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U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. ("USPH") OBJECTIVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT FOR 2023 ("Objective LTIP") Purpose : To incentivize and retain Executives eligible for this Objective LTIP, to achieve certai

Key Takeaway: U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) has established an Objective Long-Term Incentive Plan (Objective LTIP) for its senior management set to begin on March 2, 2023. The plan aims to incentivize and retain executives by compensating them with shares of USPH stock, contingent upon achieving specified corporate earnings goals. The plan includes provisions for granting Restricted Stock Awards, which will vest over a period from April 1, 2024, to January 1, 2028, promoting long-term commitment and alignment with shareholder interests. The Compensation Committee will oversee the administration of the plan and finalize performance goals for the coming fiscal year.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Incentivizes executives to achieve corporate earnings criteria
  • Aligns long-term interests of executives and shareholders
  • Equity compensation enhances executives' investment in the company
  • Structured vesting schedule promotes retention of key personnel

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U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. ("USPH")
OBJECTIVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT
FOR 2023 ("Objective LTIP")
Purpose: To incentivize and retain Executives eligible for
this Objective LTIP, to achieve certain corporate earnings criteria and reward Executives when such criteria are achieved, and to align the long-term interests of Executives and shareholders of USPH by compensating the Executives in shares of
USPH stock that vest over time, thereby increasing the Executives' equity interest in USPH.
Effective Date: The effective date of this Objective LTIP and
the establishment of performance goals and formula for the amount payable hereunder is March 2, 2023.
Eligibility: The Executives of USPH eligible for this
Objective LTIP are the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), the General Counsel ("EVP"), the Chief Operating Officer West ("COO West") and the Chief Operating Officer East ("COO East"). Terms not defined herein
shall have the meaning of such term as defined in the U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended) (the "2003 Plan").
Vesting and Other Terms and Provisions: Under this Objective
LTIP, Executives have an opportunity to receive Restricted Stock Awards ("RSAs") under the U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended) (the "2003 Plan"), to be granted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors of USPH (as the term "Committee" is defined in Section 1.8 of the 2003 Plan) in the first quarter of 2024. The Executive must be employed by USPH or its affiliates from the Effective Date through the date of the grant to receive a RSA.
All RSAs shall be granted subject to the terms of the 2003 Plan and the specific terms and conditions (including without limitation, restrictions in transfer and substantial risk of forfeiture) as determined by the Compensation Committee in
its sole discretion. RSAs that are granted under this Objective LTIP will vest evenly over 16 quarters, beginning April 1, 2024 and ending January 1, 2028, subject to acceleration of vesting in the Committee's sole discretion and based on the
occurrence of certain events, as more specifically defined in the applicable Restricted Stock Agreement between the Executive and USPH and/or in the Executive's employment agreement with USPH.
Administration: The Compensation Committee has authority to
administer this Objective LTIP, grant awards and decide all questions of interpretation. The Compensation Committee shall set out the vesting and other terms of an RSA in writing. The Compensation Committee's determinations and interpretations
under this Objective LTIP
Objective Goals And Amounts That May Be Awarded: The
maximum amount of RSAs that may be granted under this this Objective LTIP based on achievement of the performance goals relating to 2023 are as follows: CEO = 10,000 shares; CFO = 5,000 shares; COO East = 5,000 shares; COO West = 5,000 shares
and EVP = 5,000 shares
Award Grant Date: Any RSAs granted under this program shall
be granted under the 2003 Plan in the first quarter of 2024 after the Compensation Committee determines the amount, if any, of the RSAs to be granted to each Participant. In addition, RSAs shall be granted only if the participant remains employed
by USPH (or its affiliates) continuously from the Effective Date through the date of the grant of the RSA. All RSAs shall be granted in writing and subject to the terms of the 2003 Plan and the specific terms and conditions (including without
limitation, restrictions in transfer and substantial risk of forfeiture) as determined by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion. RSAs that are granted under this Objective LTIP will vest evenly over 16 quarters, beginning April 1,
2024 and ending January 1, 2028, subject to acceleration of vesting based on the occurrence of certain events, as more specifically defined in the applicable Restricted Stock Agreement between the Executive and USPH and/or in the Executive's
employment agreement with USPH.
Performance Goals 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Objective Amount of Maximum Shares CEO, COOs, CFO, EVP
$ 74,597,377 30.0 %
$ 75,345,215 34.0 %
$ 75,721,194 38.0 %
$ 76,100,351 42.0 %
$ 76,481,054 46.0 %
$ 76,863,458 50.0 %
$ 77,247,776 56.0 %
$ 77,634,015 62.0 %
$ 78,022,166 68.0 %
$ 78,804,357 84.0 %
$ 79,198,378 92.0 %
$79,594,370 AND OVER 100.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to USPH shareholders before interest income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, changes in
revaluation of put-right liability, equity-based awards compensation expense, and other extraordinary or unusual items, and related portion for non-controlling interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the USPH Objective LTIP?

The USPH Objective LTIP incentivizes Executives to achieve corporate earnings and rewards them with stock shares.

Who is eligible for the USPH Objective LTIP?

Eligible Executives include the CEO, CFO, EVP, COO West, and COO East.

When will RSAs under the Objective LTIP be granted?

RSAs will be granted in the first quarter of 2024, contingent on continued employment.

How many shares can the CEO earn under the LTIP?

The CEO can earn a maximum of 10,000 shares based on performance goals.

What is the vesting schedule for RSAs granted?

RSAs will vest evenly over 16 quarters, starting April 1, 2024, until January 1, 2028.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2023