MEDIWOUND LTD.
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Date: August 5, 2014
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/s/ Sharon Malka
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Name: Sharon Malka
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Notice of Annual General Meeting and Proxy Statement, dated August 5, 2014, in connection with the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company scheduled to be held on September 22, 2014.
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99.2
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Proxy Card to be mailed to holders of the ordinary shares of the Company for use in connection with the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on September 22, 2014.
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(1)
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To approve each of Messrs. Ruben Krupik, Ofer Gonen and Meron Mann and Dr. Marian Gorecki (the Company’s incumbent directors who are not external directors) to the Board, to serve until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company, until each of their successor is duly appointed and qualified, or until any of their earlier resignation or removal;
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(2)
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To approve the re-appointment of Kost Forer Gabbay and Kasierer, a member firm of Ernst & Young, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company and authorize the Board (with power of delegation to its audit committee) to fix the said independent registered public accounting firm’s remuneration in accordance with the volume and nature of its services.
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(3)
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To approve a compensation policy for the directors and other office holders of the Company, in accordance with the requirements of the Israeli Companies Law, 5759-1999 (the “Companies Law”);
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(4)
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To approve the grants of options to purchase shares of the Company under the Company’s 2014 Share Incentive Plan to each of our external directors, Ms. Sarit Firon and Dr. Abraham Havron, and, contingent upon their election to the Board at the Meeting pursuant to Proposal 1 above, Dr. Marian Gorecki and Mr. Meron Mann;
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(5)
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To approve and ratify in all respects an amendment to the terms of employment of the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer; and
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(6)
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To approve and ratify in all respects a one-time bonus to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
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the majority voted in favor of the proposal must include a majority of the shares held by shareholders who are neither controlling shareholders nor in possession of a personal interest in the approval of the proposal that are voted at the Meeting, excluding abstentions; or
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the total number of shares held by non-controlling, disinterested shareholders (as described in the previous bullet-point) voted against the proposal must not exceed 2% of the aggregate voting power in the Company.
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Sincerely,
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Ruben Krupik
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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(1)
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To approve each of Messrs. Ruben Krupik, Ofer Gonen and Meron Mann and Dr. Marian Gorecki (the Company’s incumbent directors who are not external directors, the "Incumbent Directors") to the Board, to serve until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company, until each of their successor is duly appointed and qualified, or until any of their earlier resignation or removal;
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(2)
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To approve the re-appointment of Kost Forer Gabbay and Kasierer, a member firm of Ernst & Young, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company and authorize the Board (with power of delegation to its audit committee) to fix the said independent registered public accounting firm’s remuneration in accordance with the volume and nature of its services;
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(3)
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To approve a compensation policy for the directors and other office holders of the Company, in accordance with the requirements of the Israeli Companies Law, 5759-1999 (the “Companies Law”);
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(4)
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To approve the grants of options to purchase shares of the Company under the Company’s 2014 Share Incentive Plan to each of our external directors, Ms. Sarit Firon and Dr. Abraham Havron, and, contingent upon their election to the Board at the Meeting pursuant to Proposal 1 above, Dr. Marian Gorecki and Mr. Meron Mann;
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(5)
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To approve and ratify in all respects an amendment to the terms of employment of the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer; and
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(6)
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To approve and ratify in all respects a one-time bonus to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
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the majority voted in favor of the proposal must include a majority of the shares held by shareholders who are neither controlling shareholders nor in possession of a personal interest in the approval of the proposal that are voted at the Meeting, excluding abstentions; or
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the total number of shares held by non-controlling, disinterested shareholders (as described in the previous bullet-point) voted against the proposal must not exceed 2% of the aggregate voting power in the Company.
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Name
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Number of Ordinary Shares
Beneficially Owned (1)
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Percentage of Ownership (2)
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Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd.(3)
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9,789,555
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46.0
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%
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Lior Rosenberg(4)
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1,851,272
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8.7
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%
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Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.(5)
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1,366,327
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6.4
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%
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Migdal Insurance and Finance Company Ltd.(6)
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1,296,206
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6.1
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%
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Directors and executive officers (7)
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2,795,892
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12.6
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%
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(1)
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Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Ordinary shares relating to options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such securities but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. Except as indicated by footnote, and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in the table above have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares shown as beneficially owned by them.
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(2)
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The percentages shown are based on 21,297,844 ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of July 30, 2014.
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(3)
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Consists of: (i) 8,208,973 ordinary shares held by Clal Life Sciences, LP, an Israeli limited partnership, whose managing partner is Clal Application Center Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd., or CBI; and (ii) 1,580,582 ordinary shares held by CBI. Access Industries Group indirectly owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Clal Industries Ltd., which owns the majority of the outstanding shares of, and controls, CBI. The address of Clal Industries Ltd. is the Triangular Tower, 3 Azrieli Center, Tel Aviv 67023, Israel and Access Industries Group's address is 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10019, United States.
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(4)
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Consists of (i) 141,067 ordinary shares held directly by Lior Rosenberg; and (ii) 1,710,205 ordinary shares held by L.R. Research & Development Ltd., as a trustee for the benefit of Mr. Rosenberg. Mr. Rosenberg is the sole shareholder of L.R. Research & Development Ltd.
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(5)
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Consists of (i) 1,229,016 ordinary shares which are held by certain subsidiaries of Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.; and (ii) 137,317 ordinary shares which are beneficially held by Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. for its own account. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. is a widely held public company listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The address of Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. is 3 Abba Hillel Rd. Ramat Gan, Israel. The foregoing information is based on the Schedule 13G filed by Harel Insruance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. on April 7, 2014.
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(6)
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Consists of (i) 1,079,300 ordinary shares which are held by certain subsidiaries of Migdal Insurance and Financing Holdings Ltd. and (ii) 216,906 ordinary shares which are beneficially held by Migdal Insurance & Financing Holdings Ltd. for its own account. Migdal Insurance & Finance Holdings Ltd. is a widely held public company listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The address of Migdal Insurance & Finance Holdings Ltd. is 4 Efal Street, Petah Tikva, Israel.
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(7)
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Consists of (i) 1,863,892 ordinary shares directly or beneficially owned by the Company’s directors and executive officers; and (ii) 931,000 ordinary shares constituting the cumulative aggregate number of options granted to the executive officers and directors which will have vested prior to July 30, 2014 but have not been exercised as of July 30, 2014.
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(a)
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“RESOLVED, that Mr. Ruben Krupik be, and hereby is, re-elected to serve as a director of the Company, effective from the date hereof and until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until his earlier resignation or removal.”
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“RESOLVED, that Mr. Ofer Gonen be, and hereby is, re-elected to serve as a director of the Company, effective from the date hereof and until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until his earlier resignation or removal.”
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“RESOLVED, that Mr. Meron Mann be, and hereby is, re-elected to serve as a director of the Company, effective from the date hereof and until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until his earlier resignation or removal.”
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“RESOLVED, that Dr. Marian Gorecki be, and hereby is, re-elected to serve as a director of the Company, effective from the date hereof and until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until his earlier resignation or removal.”
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be granted as of the date of the Meeting;
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become vested and exercisable over three years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant;
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have an exercise price equal to the average closing sales price per share of our ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Market over the thirty trading day period prior to the grant date;
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have a term expiring five years from the date of grant, unless earlier terminated in accordance with our 2014 Share Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”); and
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will otherwise be subject to the terms of the 2014 Plan.
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Name and Position
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Salary
& Social Benefits (1)
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Bonus
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Share-Based Payment(2)
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Other Compensation(3)
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Total
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Total (4)
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(New Israeli Shekels)
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(US Dollars)
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Gal Cohen
Chief Executive Officer
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1,040,542 | - | 272,152 | 119,175 | 1,431,869 | $ | 412,523 | |||||||||||||||||
Sharon Malka
Chief Financial and Operation Officer
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696,307 | - | 224,972 | 109,223 | 1,030,502 | $ | 296,889 | |||||||||||||||||
Lior Rosenberg, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
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757,537 | - | 27,304 | 83,283 | 868,124 | $ | 250,108 | |||||||||||||||||
Sigal Aviel, Ph.D. (5)
Chief R&D Officer
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558,234 | - | 20,478 | 30,625 | 609,338 | $ | 175,551 | |||||||||||||||||
Carsten Henke (6)
Managaing Director of MediWound Germany GmbH
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634,417 | - | 34,130 | 71,610 | 740,157 | $ | 213,240 |
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(1)
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Represents the officer’s gross salary plus payment of mandatory social benefits made by the Company on behalf of such officer. Such benefits may include, to the extent applicable to the executive, payments, contributions and/or allocations for savings funds (e.g., Managers' Life Insurance Policy), education funds (referred to in Hebrew as “keren hishtalmut”), pension, severance, risk insurances (e.g., life, or work disability insurance) and payments for social security.
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(2)
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Represents the equity-based compensation expenses recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 based on the options’ grant date fair value in accordance with accounting guidance for equity-based compensation.
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(3)
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Represents the other benefits to such officer, which includes either or both of (i) car expenses, including lease costs, gas and maintenance, provided to the officers and (ii) vacation benefits.
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(4)
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Translated from NIS into U.S. dollars at the rate of NIS 3.471 = U.S.$ 1.00, based on the daily representative rate of exchange between the NIS and the U.S. dollar reported by the Bank of Israel on December 31, 2013.
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(5)
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Dr. Aviel joined our Company in March 2013.
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(6)
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Mr. Henke joined our Company in July 2013.
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Yavne, Israel
August 5, 2014
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By order of the Board of Directors:
Ruben Krupik,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPENSATION POLICY
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DEFINITIONS
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2.1.
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“Affiliate” of any Person, shall mean any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by such Person, and the term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
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2.2.
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“Applicable Law” shall mean any applicable law, rule, regulation, statute, extension order, judgment, order or decree of any federal, state or local governmental, regulatory or adjudicative authority or agency, of any jurisdiction, and the rules and regulations of any stock exchange or trading or quotation system on which the securities of the Company are then traded, listed or quoted.
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2.3.
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“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
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2.4.
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“Committee” means the Compensation Committee within the meaning of the Companies Law.
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2.5.
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“Companies Law” means the Israeli Companies Law, 5759-1999 together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, all as amended from time to time.
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2.6.
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“Director” means any member of the Board of Directors of the Company;
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2.7.
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“Executive” means any Office Holder including a Director in any capacity other than as a Director.
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2.8.
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“Office Holders” means as set forth in the Companies Law, regardless of whether such Office Holder is employed by the Company or an Affiliate thereof.
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2.9.
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“Person” means (whether or not a capitalized term) any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization or other entity.
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2.10.
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“Terms of Office and Engagement” means as defined in the Companies Law.
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2.11.
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Terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Companies Law, unless the context dictates otherwise. To the extent any provision herein conflicts with the conditions of any Applicable Law, the provisions of the Applicable Law shall prevail over this Policy and the Board is empowered hereunder to interpret and enforce such prevailing provisions. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”. References to any law or regulation, rule or ordinance, including any section or other part thereof, shall refer to that it as amended from time to time and shall include any successor law. The use of captions and titles in this Policy is for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the meaning of any provision of this Plan.
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3.
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Administration
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3.1.
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To the extent permitted under the Companies Law, this Policy shall be administered by the Board, unless and to the extent an action necessary for the administration of this Policy is required under the Companies Law to be taken by the Committee (and in any such event, all references herein to the Board shall be construed as references to the Committee).
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3.2.
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Policy and any mandatory provisions of Applicable Law, and in addition to the Board's powers provided elsewhere in this Policy and by the Companies Law, the Board shall have full authority in its discretion, from time to time and at any time, to determine any of the following:
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3.2.1
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to interpret the Policy;
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3.2.2
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prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to and for carrying out the Policy, as it may deem appropriate; and
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3.2.3
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any other matter which is necessary or desirable for, or incidental to, the administration of the Policy and any determination made pursuant thereto.
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4.
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General Background
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4.1
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This Policy is made, and the Terms of Office and Engagement determined pursuant hereto shall be determined, on the basis of various considerations, including, those listed below. As a US traded company engaged in development, manufacturing and international marketing of innovative biological based drugs, the Company competes with other companies in the same and related fields to recruit and retain managers and leading professionals. The Company's Policy was designed, among other things, to ensure the Company's ability to recruit and retain highly talented management personnel that have appropriate qualifications. The Company believes that in order to attract and retain competent and skilled Office Holders that would support the efforts to create shareholder value, the levels of Terms of Office and Engagement should be competitive and should generally be within a range of between average and above average levels in comparables companies. In certain circumstances, in order to attract unique talents that are considered by the Company as such, the Terms of Office and Engagement may exceed the above levels.
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4.2
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The Terms of Office and Engagement under which such Office Holders are retained should reflect the anticipated contribution of such Office Holders to the Company and its business, should reflect the scope of authority and responsibilities of the Office Holder and should create adequate incentives for such Office Holders to dedicate their full attention, skills and efforts to the success and growth of the Company. The Terms of Office and Engagement should also reflect the notion that Executives serving in roles having responsibility over fully integrated global operations should be considered in relation to comparable global roles while Executives serving in particular localities should be considered in relation to comparable roles in such localities
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In addition, the Company believes that the Terms of Office and Engagement should create appropriate incentives to the Company’s Office Holders, considering, among other things, the Company’s risk management policy and should reflect a balance between short term and long term achievements, between personal performance of an Office Holder and performance of the Company or specific divisions or regions of the Company, between past performance and future performance and taking into account various other considerations that are appropriate in each individual case. With respect to risk management, the Company will strive to create balanced compensation arrangements under which an Office Holder will be, on the one hand, motivated to contribute to the achievement of corporate targets by creating a link between performance and compensation, and, on the other hand, attention will be given to the need to allocate an appropriate portion to compensation that is not based on performance with a view to maintaining caution as to the tolerance of risk management. Moreover, the Company believes that the Terms of Office and Engagement of each Office Holder are both a reflection of the Company's general policies and the individual circumstances relating to the retention of such Office Holder, and therefore, there may be variations between the Terms of Office and Engagement of different Office Holders.
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4.4
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The Company, is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing novel products and technologies in multi geographic regions and targeted markets, that is publically traded in the United States. In addition, the Company operates in an environment and markets that are dynamic and are continuously in flux offering multiple and different challenges. Accordingly, in connection with the determination of the Terms of Office and Engagement of each Office Holder, appropriate attention should be given to the particular circumstances and challenges of such Office Holder.
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The Terms of Office and Engagement in case of a recruitment of an Office Holder should be determined after consideration is given to the terms offered to comparables Office Holders in comparable companies, to the extent such information is readily available, with a view to the Company's ability to offer competitive terms and retain competent and capable Office Holders.
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SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DETERMINATION OF TERMS OF OFFICE AND ENGAGEMENT.
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5.1
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General Considerations
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5.1.1
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The education, skills, expertise, professional experience, references, reputation and achievements of the Office Holder;
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5.1.2
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If applicable, the experience, references, reviews, achievements and sustained performance of the Office Holder over time within the Company and its Affiliates;
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5.1.3
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The seniority, tenure and duration of employment with or service to the Company or its Affiliates;
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5.1.4
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The job function, organizational level, position and areas of and scope of responsibility and authority of the Office Holder;
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5.1.5
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The obligations, roles and objectives imposed on such Office Holder under Applicable Law;
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5.1.6
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Prior Terms of Office and Engagement with the Company and its Affiliates or previous employers;
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5.1.7
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The then current and prospective condition of the Company's business, affairs, budget, operations, activities, liabilities, financial results, plans and strategy;
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5.1.8
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The terms of compensation of other groups of employees of the Company and its Affiliates that are determined to be relevant;
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5.1.9
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The employment or compensation practices of comparable companies. The extent to which reference to comparable companies shall be required, as well as the parameters for determination of the identity of the companies which are comparable, shall be examined in each instance. Such parameters may include: the field of operation or industry, public or privately held status of companies, size, local or global operations, geographical location of employment of the company's executives, particular practices in geographical location and business conditions;
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5.1.10
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Intra-organizational implications, including impact on other relevant employees of the Company and its Affiliates;
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5.1.11
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The ratio between the Terms of Office and Engagement of the Office Holder and the total cost of employment (as defined in the Companies Law), and specifically the average and median total cost of employment (as defined in the Companies Law) of other employees of the Company, including for purposes of this section those engaged through manpower companies, and the effect of such differences on the employment environment in the Company. Such ratios were reviewed when composing the Policy and it was determined by the Compensation Committee and the BOD that they are reasonable and will not harm the employment environment in the Company.
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5.1.12
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If the Terms of Office and Engagement include variable components, the inclusion of provisions reducing variable components, at the Board’s discretion, and setting a limit to the value of an equity variable component upon its exercise;
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5.1.13
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If the Terms of Office and Engagement include termination grants, the term of office or engagement of the Office Holder, the Office Holder’s Terms of Office and Engagement during such period, the performance of the Company (or the applicable Affiliate or division) during such period, the Office Holder’s contribution towards the Company’s achievement of its goals and maximizing its profits, and the circumstances of termination;
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5.1.14
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If the Terms of Office and Engagement include equity or equity-linked components, the value thereof, the anticipated incentive associated with such components and any dilution resulting from the issuance of the securities; and
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5.1.15
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Such other considerations as are deemed relevant or applicable in the circumstances.
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5.2.
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Corporate Performance
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5.3.
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Individual Performance
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COMPONENTS OF TERMS OF OFFICE AND ENGAGEMENT OF AN EXECUTIVE
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6.1
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Fixed Compensation
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6.1.1
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In order to retain Executive, the Executives' base salary shall be reviewed annually during the course of the first quarter of each year, taking into consideration the challenges of the given year and the following year, the complexity of the Executives’ roles, their scope and importance to the Company's performance, all based upon the general considerations specified above.
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6.1.2
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Additional or related fixed benefits may include the following: Pension; Education fund; Severance pay; Managers insurance; Disability insurance; Leased car or company car (as well as bearing the cost of related expenses or reimbursement thereof) or the value of the use thereof or transportation allowance; Telecommunication and electronic devices and communication expenses, including cellular telephone and other devices, personal computer/laptop, internet, etc. or the value of the use thereof; Paid vacation, including, if applicable, the redemption thereof; Sick days; Holiday and special occasion gifts; Convalescence pay; Payments of relocation related costs; and medical insurance;
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6.1.3
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Exculpation and indemnification; General directors’ and officers' liability insurance, including renewals thereof, with coverage substantially similar to the coverage in effect on the date of approval of this Policy of up to USD 25 million, or as may be increased from time to time to reflect the circumstances at the time (including the Company's activities, size and status, markets at which its shares are traded etc.) and at premiums that are substantially similar to the premiums in effect on the date of approval of this Policy, or as may be increased from time to time to reflect the foregoing circumstances (provided that the annual increase in premiums shall be up to 30% per year). The corporate retention will not exceed market customary retentions for these kind of policies; Directors’ and officers' liability insurance with respect to specific events, such as public offerings, or with respect to periods to time following which the then existing insurance coverage ceases to apply, such as "run-off" coverage in connection with a change in control; The said polices are also covering liability of directors or officers that are considered as the Company’s controlling shareholders or their relatives, as may be from time to time.
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6.1.4
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Advance notice of termination, not exceeding the higher of the period required by Applicable Law or 6 months. The Compensation Committee and the Board may approve an additional termination payment for an Office Holder provided such payment does not exceed the equivalent of 6 monthly salaries. In this regard, the Compensation Committee and Board shall take into consideration the Officer Holder's term of employment, the Officer Holder's compensation during employment with the Company, the Company's performance during such period, the contribution of the Office Holder to achieving the Company's goals and the circumstances of termination, and will only be paid if the Office Holder is employed by the Company for at least 2 years and the termination is not for cause.
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6.1.5
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Other benefits generally provided to Company employees (or any applicable Affiliate); Other benefits or entitlements mandated by Applicable Law; Other benefits and entitlements that are part of compensation practices in the industry, relevant geographical location, Change-of-control provisions, region of activity or jurisdiction.
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6.2
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Variable Compensation
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6.2.1
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The Company believes that the Terms of Office and Engagement should reflect a balance between short term and long term achievements, between personal performance of an Office Holder and performance of the Company or specific divisions or regions of the Company, between past performance and future performance and taking into account various other considerations that are appropriate in each individual case. Accordingly, the Company believes that Variable Compensation (which may include plan-based annual bonus, special bonus and value of equity, as set forth in sections 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 hereunder) should be up to 2/3 of the overall (fixed and variable) compensation.
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6.2.2
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Bonuses may include plan-based annual bonuses and other bonus:
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With respect to each year, an Executive Management Bonus Plan (the “Annual Bonus Plan”) shall be prepared, containing a set of objectives for the Executives based on the Company’s performance on a long-term basis and pursuant to measurable criteria. The Bonus Plan may, but shall not be required to, be set out in individual agreements with the applicable Executives. To the extent applicable, the Bonus Plan shall be revisited during the annual period to account for recruitments and promotions during such year.
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(b)
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The criteria and the method of measuring the criteria underlying the bonuses may differ from period to period and from one Executive to another.
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(c)
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The terms of each bonus shall apply specific weight to each criterion (if included in such bonus) in determining the resulting bonus payments based on actual achievement or occurrence against such criteria.
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(d)
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, to the extent permitted by the Companies Law, bonuses to an Executive (other than the CEO) may be determined by the CEO, in whole or in part, on the basis of criteria which is not measurable, but taking into account the contribution of the Executive to the Company and its Affiliates.
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(e)
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The criteria based on which the annual bonus may be paid may include corporate, strategic and financial measures, as well as leadership and management measures relating to the Executive’s business unit, department or individual performance, including: (i) contribution to the management and corporate values, vision and mission; (ii) ability to hire, manage and motivate personnel in support of Company’s objectives; and (iii) management of functions and responsibilities within set financial budgets and forecasts. The terms of the bonus plan may determine the impact of one-time events and those which are not under the control of management of the Company. In the case of partial employment, potential bonus shall be adjusted accordingly.
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(f)
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The Terms of Office and Engagement of an Executive may include that a non-material portion of the bonus, which shall be up to 20%, may be granted on the basis of non-measurable criteria and/or discretionary evaluation considering the contribution of the Executive to the Company.
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(g)
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The bonus payable to an Executive pursuant to the Bonus Plan for a certain year shall be up to ten (10) months’ of such Executive’s monthly fixed compensation for the specific year.
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Examples of measurable criteria (which may be determined on a Company-wide or divisional basis) that may be considered include: Financial results (whether GAAP or non-GAAP); Sales and marketing objectives; Productivity indices and growth in the volume of activity; Cost savings; Execution of projects; Executing Distribution Agreements; Promotion of strategic targets; Promotion of innovation; Attainment of milestones; Meeting the Company’s budget; and Compliance with corporate governance rules and regulatory requirements.
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The Terms of Office and Engagement of an Executive may include other bonuses (“Special Bonuses”). Such Other Bonuses shall be based on the achievement by the Company (or the applicable Affiliate or division) or the Executive of specific goals or the occurrence of specific events (such as public offerings, acquisitions or specific projects achievements), and may include retention and signing bonuses.
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(b)
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The Special Bonus payable to an Executive shall be up to four (4) months’ of such Executive’s monthly fixed compensation for the specific year.
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Notwithstanding the above, under special circumstances and after reconsidering the terms of this Policy, the bonus payable to an Executive pursuant to the Bonus Plan or Special Bonus for a certain year or event may exceed the ratios set forth above, if so resolved by the Committee and the Board to be in the interest of the Company.
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6.2.3
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Equity Awards
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6.2.3.1
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Equity awards will be made in the forms prescribed by the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, and under such other equity plans for employees of the Company or its Affiliates that the Company may adopt from time to time (the “Equity Plans”). These include: options to purchase Ordinary Shares of the Company, restricted stock units, restricted shares, performance based awards and any other type of equity compensation that is based on the Company's securities; and may be granted under applicable tax regimes.
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6.2.3.2
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Equity awards will be subject to a vesting period (or reverse-vesting, as applicable) of no less than two (2) years (including periodic vesting dates during such period), with a minimum period of one (1) year prior the vesting of the first tranche, or as set forth in the Equity Plans and the grant agreement executed with the Executive pursuant thereto. Such minimum vesting or holding period is an appropriate incentive, on a long-term basis. However, as set forth in the Equity Plans, the Board, in its role as Equity Plan administrator shall have the authority to determine the specific vesting schedule, including partial or full acceleration of vesting of equity awards in certain events, including termination events or change in control, as the Equity Plan administrator deems appropriate, as well as other adjustments, modifications and changes to the terms of the equity awards, as permitted under the terms of the Equity Plans.
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6.2.3.3
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With respect to equity awards not settled for cash, the maximum equity award annual compensation value on the date of grant for each equity award shall preserve the ratio between the fixed component and the variable component (which may include plan-based annual bonus, special bonus and value of equity), as set forth in section 6.2.1.
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6.2.3.4
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In the event that equity awards granted to groups of employees of the Company and/or its Affiliates are subject to a re-pricing or other amendment of terms that is applied to the entire group of such employees, then such re-pricing or other amendment may be applied also to Office Holders that constitute part of the same group.
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6.2.3.5
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The Company may approve to continue the vesting and/or the exercise eligibility of an Office Holder’s equity awards after termination of such Office Holder’s service or engagement, in excess of the provisions of the Equity Plans (including, during transition or adjustment periods or thereafter).
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COMPONENTS OF TERMS OF OFFICE AND ENGAGEMENT OF A DIRECTOR
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7.1
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Fees and benefits
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7.1.1
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Periodic fees. Fees payable with respect to a period of service, typically annual fee. The terms of the periodic fees may refer to circumstance and the effect of partial service throughout the relevant period on the fee entitlement.
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Per meeting fees. A fee payable for each meeting of the Board and/or any committee thereof, whether participation was in person, through a telephone or through a written consent;
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Reimbursement of expenses, including travel, stay and lodging;
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7.1.4
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Insurance, exculpation and indemnification;
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7.1.5
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Other compensation, benefits or entitlements mandated by Applicable Law; and
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7.1.6
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Other benefits and entitlements that are part of compensation practices in the industry, relevant geographical location, region of activity or jurisdiction.
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7.2
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Equity Awards
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7.2.1
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The provisions of Sections 6.2.3.1, 6.2.3.2 and 6.2.3.4 shall apply to awards of equity grants to Directors.
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7.2.2
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With respect to equity awards to Directors not settled for cash, the maximum equity award annual compensation value on the date of grant for each equity award shall preserve the ration between the fixed component and the variable component, as set forth in section 6.2.1.
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RECOUPMENT
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9.
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EFFECTIVENESS; TERM
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9.1
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The Policy shall take effect upon its approval in accordance with the Companies Law.
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The term of this Policy shall not be limited in time, except that it will terminate at the earlier of (i) such time that the Policy is no longer in effect under the Companies Law, or (ii) such time that the Policy is terminated by the Board, to the extent that the Board has the power under the Companies Law to terminate the Policy, or (iii) such time as the Company as the determination of Terms of Office and Engagement of Office Holders is not required to be made pursuant to a Policy under the Companies Law, including, without limitation of the foregoing, in the event that the Company ceases to be a Public Company (as defined in the Companies Law), in which case this Policy shall have no effect with respect to Terms of Office and Engagement of Office Holders with respect to the period after the Company ceasing to be a Public Company.
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10.
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NON-EXCLUSIVITY OF THIS POLICY
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10.1
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Neither the adoption of this Policy nor the submission of this Policy to shareholders of the Company for approval (to the extent required under the Companies Law), shall be construed as creating any limitations on the power or authority of the Board or the Committee to adopt such other or additional incentive or other compensation arrangements of whatever nature as they may deem necessary or desirable or preclude or limit the continuation of any other policy, practice or arrangement for the payment of compensation or fringe benefits to employees generally, or to any class or group of employees, which the Company or any Affiliate now has lawfully put into effect, including, without limitation, any retirement, pension, savings and stock purchase plan, insurance, death and disability benefits and executive short-term or long-term incentive plans.
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The Terms of Office and Engagement of an Office Holder may contain such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with this Policy (to the extent required by the Companies Law).
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11.
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GOVERNING LAW
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12.
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SEVERABILITY
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ABSTAIN
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Directions (Proposals 3, 4, 5 and 6)
If you possess a Personal Interest (as described in the Proxy Statement) in the approval of any of Proposals 3, 4, 5 or 6 and wish to vote “For” or “Against” any such proposal, you should not fill out your vote for such proposal(s) in this proxy card but should instead indicate in the space below that you possess such a Personal Interest and should furthermore contact Yaron Meyer, the Company’s General Counsel, at + 972 8 932 4010 or (Fax; +972 8 932 4011), who will advise you as to how to submit your vote for those proposal(s). If you hold your shares in “street name” (i.e., shares that are held through a bank, broker or other nominee) and believe that you possess a Personal Interest in any such proposal, you may also contact the representative managing your account, who could then contact the Company's General Counsel on your behalf..
By filling out and returning this proxy card with respect to Proposals 3, 4, 5 and 6, the undersigned hereby confirms (whether voting "For" or "Against" any such proposal) that he, she or it does not possess a Personal Interest (as defined in the Companies Law) with respect to the subject matter of any such proposal. If you possess a Personal Interest or believe that you possess a Personal Interest and wish to vote “For” or “Against” any such proposal, you should not fill out your vote for such proposal(s) and should instead follow the "Directions" above.
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1. |
Re-election of the following four incumbent directors:
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(a) Ruben Krupik
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(b) Ofer Gonen
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(c) Meron Mann
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(d) Dr. Marian Gorecki
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To approve the re-appointment of Kost Forer Gabbay and Kasierer, a member firm of Ernst & Young, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company and authorize the Board of Directors (with power of delegation to its audit committee) to fix the said independent registered public accounting firm’s remuneration in accordance with the volume and nature of its services.
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To approve a compensation policy for the directors and other office holders of the Company, in accordance with the requirements of the Israeli Companies Law, 5759-1999.
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4. |
To approve the grants of options to purchase shares of the Company under the Company’s 2014 Share Incentive Plan to each of the Company’s external directors, Ms. Sarit Firon and Dr. Abraham Havron, and, contingent upon their election to the Board of Directors at the Meeting pursuant to Proposal 1 above, Dr. Marian Gorecki and Mr. Meron Mann.
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To approve and ratify in all respects an amendment to the terms of employment of the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
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To approve and ratify in all respects a one-time bonus to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Signature of shareholder
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Date
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Signature of shareholder
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Date
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Note:
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Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each owner should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by a duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If the signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.
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