EXHIBIT 10.6 Executive Staff F'95 Bonus Plan Criteria Executive Staff Measurements The fiscal 1995 bonus plan for executive staff will consist of the following: a) 40% Return on Net Assets (RONA) b) 40% Earnings Per Share (EPS) c) 20 % Personal Objectives For all officers, personal objectives have been established which represent key program/project leadership activities for the current year. Supporting Definitions: Average Net Assets: Average quarterly net assets. Net assets equal total assets less current liabilities and debt included in current liabilities. Earnings Per Share: Net Income divided by Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding during the period. Return on Net Assets: After tax Income (excluding interest) divided by Average Net Assets. RONA is a financial indicator of the ability of the Company to generate profits utilizing available assets in an efficient manner. Personal Objectives: Represent key program/project leadership activities for the current year. NOTE: With regard to personal objectives, the objectives will serve as a guideline, however recommendations to the Committee by the CEO will take into account evolving priorities during the year. Bonus recommendations are presented to the Compensation Committee for their approval after the fiscal year results are available. Executive Staff F'95 Measurements and Bonus Plan
100% Bonus Measurement: * 50% (Target) 200% ------- --------- -------- 40% Return on Net Assets 10.0% 11.0% 13.5% 40% Earnings Per Share $1.45 $1.60 $1.90 20% Personal Objectives - - - Proposed Bonus Name Functional Area Payout @ 100% - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sim * CEO - API $232,000 Arzbaecher CFO $70,000 Dorszynski Tax & Treasury $29,000 Foote Business Development $50,000 Knutson Technology $35,000 Lampereur Controller $28,000
* Except in the case of Sim, where 50% of the bonus measurement is based on Return on Net Assets, 50% is based on Earnings Per Share and there is no provision for Personal Objectives. Group Executive F'95 Measurements and Bonus Plan Group Executive Measurements The Fiscal 1995 bonus plans for Group Executive Operating Officers will consist of the following: a) 20% Applied Power Financial Results (RONA and EPS) b) 60% Group Business Results (1) (2) c) 20% Personal Objectives The business unit financial targets for fiscal 1995 have been established based upon the business plans submitted by each business unit, current year Corporate contribution requirements for profitability, and agreed upon long term investments. Operating Officers will be eligible for the personal objective portion of the bonus if Corporate meets the established minimum financial threshold (RONA and EPS). (1) CMM = Operating Profit - (20% x Monthly Net Assets) (2) Targeted bonus plan levels for CMM may be modified during the plan year due to mergers and acquisitions. NOTE: With regard to personal objectives, the objectives will serve as a guideline, however recommendations to the Committee by the CEO will take into account evolving priorities during the year. Bonus recommendations are presented to the Compensation Committee for their approval after the fiscal year results are available. Group Executive F'95 Bonus Plan Bonus Measurements: 20% Applied Power Financial Results (RONA and EPS) 60% Business Group Results (CMM) 20% Personal Objectives
CMM $MM Total Business -------------------------- Bonus Payout (1) Name Unit 50% 100% 200% @ 100% (Target) (Target) - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Albrecht ESG $4 $8 $10 $90,000 Deuster DPG $14 $17 $19 $100,000
CMM = Operating Profit - (20% x Monthly Net Assets) (1) 100% Total Bonus Payout Level for attaining API, Business Group CMM and Personal Objectives. Business Unit F'95 Bonus Plan Bonus Measurements: Lecher: van Eyck: 80% Combined Management Measure (CMM) 50% Sales 20% Personal Objectives 50% Personal Objectives
CMM $MM Total Business -------------------------- Bonus Payout (1) Name Unit 50% 100% 200% @ 100% (Target) (Target) - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lecher GB Electrical $3.50 $4.00 $5.00 $70,000 Sales ---------------------------- van Eyck Asian Operations (2) $30.00 $32.00 $36.00 Y8mm (3)
CMM = Operating Profit - (20% x Monthly Net Assets) (1) 100% Total Bonus Payout Level for attaining CMM and Personal Objectives. (2) Asian Operations include operating responsibilities for ongoing business in Japan & Korea as well as overall business development for API business units. (3) Using 100 yen = $1 US and 800 won = $1 US.