Exhibit 99.1
GRAHAM CORPORATION
POLICY STATEMENT
U. S. FOREIGN SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Policy Statement
The need for flexibility of assignment and mobility of employment dictates that Graham makes
overseas assignments attractive to its employees.
Foreign assignments with duration of greater than 30 consecutive days but less than six
consecutive months may result in a special bonus of up to 5% of base wages earned while on
assignment.
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Six Months or Greater |
All compensation arrangements made for U. S. foreign service employees (FSE) will end when
the employee returns to non-foreign service status.
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Basic Compensation Package (FSE) |
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Assuming the foreign service assignment is of equal responsibility, the
employees base compensation bonus and benefit package while on assignment will
remain, at minimal, equal, provided benefits offered pre-foreign assignment can be
extended to overseas locations. As determined by the CEO and Vice President of
Administration, the employee may be given a one time special increase of up to 5%
in base compensation while on assignment. |
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The Company may choose to cover various expenses associated with
overseas assignments directly, such as housing, or have the employee arrange to pay
for the expenses and be reimbursed. This will depend on the circumstances. |
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An employee may be given a cost of living adjustment (COLA) so that
his base wage has equivalent purchasing power while abroad. Graham is currently
using ORC Worldwide to calculate equalization allowances. |
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Foreign assignments of twelve consecutive months or greater may qualify
for a foreign earned income and housing exclusion deduction up to $80,000 per
annum. Any tax windfalls resulting from this exclusion may, with the approval of
the CEO and Vice President of Administration, be retained by the employee. Current
rules applicable to this exclusion are explained in IRS Publication 54, Tax Guide
for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad. Granting this exclusion to an |