Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  02/03/2010
 
Market Leader, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  000-51032
 
Washington
  
91-1982679
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
11332 NE 122nd Way, Suite 200, Kirkland WA 98034
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
425-952-5500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
 
On Feburary 3, 2010, the Compensation Committee approved the Market Leader, Inc. 2010 Management Variable Cash Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), which provides for annual incentive payments to executive officers upon achievement of specified quarterly performance goals. Incentive compensation is based on a percentage of base salary for each executive officer ranging from 45% to 100% depending on the level of achievement. The Compensation Committee will assess achievement of the stated goals, determine and approve incentive payments for each executive officer and may modify incentive payment amounts or award vehicles and differentiate between executives in their discretion. Executives will not receive a bonus under the Plan if performance targets are not met.
 

 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
           
Market Leader, Inc.
 
 
Date: February 05, 2010
     
By:
 
/s/    Jacqueline Davidson

               
Jacqueline Davidson
               
Chief Financial Officer