Management Bonus Program



 EXHIBIT 10.1 
  
 SONIC INNOVATIONS, INC. 
 MANAGEMENT
BONUS PROGRAM 
  
 The Management Bonus Program (“the Program”) is
designed to reward senior level managers for achieving specified Company performance goals and individual performance objectives. The Program’s objective is to motivate such senior level managers by providing an annual cash bonus opportunity.

  
 PROGRAM SUMMARY 
  
 The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers the Program. Funding for
the Program is based on the performance of the Company for the year. Bonuses are calculated and distributed during the first quarter of the subsequent year, following audit of the Company’s full year results. 
  
 Bonuses are based on achievements of goals in three segments: the Company’s annual sales
goal, the Company’s annual earnings per share goal, and individual performance goals. The three segments, equally weighted at one-third each, are independent. Under-achievement in one of them may reduce that segment’s bonus to zero, but
would not affect the other two segments. Similarly, over-achievement in one segment may increase that portion of the bonus without affecting the other segments. 
  

TARGETS 
  
 Targets for sales and earnings per share will be based on the Company’s operating plan and will be approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. 
  
 BONUS LEVELS FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF PLAN 
  
 A “base bonus” will be paid if the targets in the three segments are met. Base
bonus levels for participants may vary by title and position. A listing of participants and their base bonus levels is recommended annually by the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors. Base salary means compensation paid during the Program year, excluding commissions, special awards and perquisites. 
  
 Actual sales and earnings per share will be as reflected in the Company’s audited financial statements. Participant’s objectives will be measurable,
quantifiable and agreed to beforehand. The CEO will make the final determination of the degree of achievement for the other executives, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors will make the determination for the CEO. 
  
 OVER-ACHIEVEMENT OF PLAN 
  
 If the sales and/or the earnings per share numbers are better than the “at target”
figures, the bonus for that segment will increase. Over-achievement of a participant’s individual goals may result in an increased bonus for that segment as well. 
  
 UNDER-ACHIEVEMENT OF PLAN 
  
 If the sales and/or the earnings per share numbers are worse than the “at target” figures, the bonus for that segment will decrease. There will be an
appropriate decrease in bonus for under-achievement in the individual objectives segment as well. Under-achievement in any one segment may not result in forfeiture of more than 33 1/3% of a participant’s base bonus. 
  
 ELIGIBILITY 
  
 Participation in the Bonus Program will be recommended by the CEO and approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. New
employees hired during the year may be eligible to participate on a pro rata basis. Employees promoted during the year may be eligible to participate or participate at a higher award level, on a pro rata basis. 
  
 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT 
  
 In the event that any participant shall cease to be a full-time employee during any year in
which he/she is participating in the Program, that participant will not be entitled to a bonus payment for that Program year. 
  









 AMENDMENT OF THE PROGRAM 
  

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may, from time to time, make amendments to the Program, as it believes appropriate, and may terminate the Program
at any time. 
  
 MISCELLANEOUS 
  
 Nothing contained in the Program shall be construed to confer upon any participant any right
to continue in the employ of the Company or affect in any way the Company’s right to terminate a participant’s employment at any time. 
  
 SALES SEGMENT BONUS 
  
 The bonus for the segment measured by the Company’s net sales target will be 33 1/3% of the participant’s base bonus, adjusted for over/under-achievement per the schedule below: 
  

					
	 Net Sales

	  	% of Target

	 	% of Base Bonus


	 	  	<94%	 	No Bonus
	 -6%
	  	94%	 	3.3%
	 -5%
	  	95%	 	8.3%
	 -4%
	  	96%	 	13.3%
	 -3%
	  	97%	 	18.3%
	 -2%
	  	98%	 	23.3%
	 -1%
	  	99%	 	28.3%
	 Target
	  	100%	 	33.3%
	 1%
	  	101%	 	38.3%
	 2%
	  	102%	 	43.3%
	 3%
	  	103%	 	48.3%
	 4%
	  	104%	 	53.3%
	 5%
	  	105%	 	58.3%
	 No Limit
	  	 	 	No Limit

  
 For every 1% increase in sales above
target, the bonus increases by 5% of base bonus, without upper limit. For every 1% shortfall below target, the bonus decreases by 5% of base bonus, but below 94% of target it falls to zero. The bonus for this segment cannot be less than zero.

  
 EPS SEGMENT BONUS 
  
 The bonus for the segment measured by the Company’s earnings per share will be 33 1/3%
of the participant’s base bonus, adjusted for over/under-achievement per the schedule below: 
  

			
	 Earnings Per Share

	  	% of Base Bonus


	 -$0.07
	  	No Bonus
	 -$0.06
	  	3.3%
	 -$0.05
	  	8.3%
	 -$0.04
	  	13.3%
	 -$0.03
	  	18.3%
	 -$0.02
	  	23.3%
	 -$0.01
	  	28.3%
	 Target
	  	33.3%
	 $0.01
	  	38.3%
	 $0.02
	  	43.3%
	 $0.03
	  	48.3%
	 $0.04
	  	53.3%
	 No Limit
	  	No Limit

  
 For every $0.01 increase in earnings
per share above target, the bonus increases by 5% of base bonus, without upper limit. For every $0.01 shortfall below target, the bonus decreases by 5% of base bonus, but below $0.07 of targeted earnings per share the bonus falls to zero. The bonus
for this segment cannot be less than zero. 
  









 INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE SEGMENT 
  
 The CEO and each Program participant will mutually agree upon a set of objectives, whose accomplishment will determine the bonus level for
this segment: 
  

			
	 OBJECTIVE

	  	ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL (%)


	 1.
	  	 
	 2.
	  	 
	 3.
	  	 
	 4.
	  	 

  
 Under-achievement of objectives will
result in a reduction in bonus for this segment. Over-achievement should be rare, since the goals will be set high. Should over achievement occur, the bonus may increase. 
  
 If three objectives are used, 11.1% of the participant’s base bonus will be awarded for the achievement of each objective. If all three
objectives are achieved, the total award for this segment will be 33 1/3% of the participant’s base bonus. 
  
 If four objectives are used, 8.3% of the participant’s base bonus will be awarded for the achievement of each objective. If all four objectives are achieved, the
total award for this segment will be 33 1/3% of the participant’s base bonus. 
  
 Objectives approved:_______________________________________ 
  
 Chief
Executive Officer/Date 
  
 Achievement level
approved:_________________________________ 
  
 Chief Executive Officer/Date: