There is a lot of subjectivity with these types of plans and management looks out for their own...favoritism is rampant.
Both plans are cash payouts and have no equity component. The "performance to plan" is for the upper level and the retention is for the mid level "worker bees".
A much bigger reward for the first group is that GT does not have to issue new "superior" equity but existing equity is conserved This is potentially worth a lot more than the incentive or retention bonus.
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