1997 BONUS PLAN FOR CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES The Company has a discretionary bonus program under which exempt salaried employees (other than the CEO and Chairman) may be paid bonuses up to amounts ranging from 9.75% to 97.5% of base annual salary. The CEO and Chairman participate in this plan, with bonuses specifically determined by the board of directors. The bonus percent is based on a variety of guidelines including performance levels of the respective business unit measured by earnings before tax.