Exhibit 10


Exhibit 10.1

Ikanos Communications, Inc.

2009 Sales Compensation Plan

For Vice President Worldwide Sales  


	Purpose


	Attraction, retention and motivation.  The goal of this plan is to attract, retain, and motivate the VP of WW Sales through clearly specified sales goals and a pay-for-performance philosophy.

	Communicate the company goals.  Another goal of the Plan is to communicate what the company wants the VP WW Sales to focus on:

	Exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets
	Winning OEM designs and launching new products
	Working with other members of the Ikanos team to achieve specific company goals



	Overview

The Ikanos 2009 Sales Compensation Plan is composed of:

	Salary
	Performance Pay

	Commission based on meeting Quarterly Target Revenue Goals for VP of WW Sales
	Annual Commission based on exceeding Annual Target Revenue Goals for VP of WW Sales
	Incentive Goals for achieving specific goals 


	Equity Awards, Merits 
	Benefits
	Car Allowance
	Definitions

	Performance Pay - Variable compensation calculated based on performance to goals and paid on a quarterly and annual basis.
	Salary - Compensation usually referred to as "Base Salary" paid on a regular basis.
	Commission - Compensation that varies as a function of performance against assigned tasks or goals.
	Incentives - to reward and motivate employees to complete design goals or MBO's in a specific quarter.    
	Benefits - A form of compensation allocated to or for the purchase of employee benefits such as company health care plan/s.  In some cases, the employee may pay some portion of the cost of these benefits
	Target Customers - OEM's, ODM's, Distributors or Contract Manufacturers that purchase products or services from Ikanos.
	Target Design In/Win - Ikanos chipsets that have been designed to a system vendor's specific end product. Customer has to put in to their end product.
	Target Commission - Variable compensation amount limited to a specific time period.
	Quarterly Target Revenue Goal - is defined by the company Annual Operating Plan (Exhibit A).
	Annual Target Revenue Goal - is defined by the company Annual Operating Plan (Exhibit A).
	Net Revenue Shipment- Net revenue that has been reported by the Company in its financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States..
	Quarterly Management Objectives/Performance Objectives (QPO/MBO) - listing of design / MBO goals for a specific quarter set by CEO 


 

	Eligibility

	The VP of WW Sales while employed by the Company.


	Timeframes

	The following Table 1 determines the timeline involved in the calculation and payment of the commissions and incentives.
	Incentive Goals must be approved prior to the dates below by the CEO.


In the event of a delay in disbursement of payment not related to the VP of WW Sales or his staff, the VP of WW Sales will be eligible for a recoverable draw for the amount of 50% of the performance pay for that quarter.  

Table 1.  Deadlines

	
Deadlines 2009
	
Q1
	
Q2
	
Q3
	
Q4

	
Finalize DW/MBO targets
	
Jan 30th
	
April 7th
	
July 7th
	
Oct 6th

	
Sales - Last day to ship Products

Sales - DW/MBO claim forms submitted to Sales Ops.
	
Mar 28th
	
Jun 27th
	
Sept 26th
	
Jan 2nd, 2010 

	
Sales Ops submits quarterly DW/MBO claim forms to Marketing

Sales Ops submits prelim detailed work-sheet of commission calculation to Finance
	
 April 7th

	
July 7th

	
Oct 6th
	
Jan 12th, 2010

	
Marketing - Finalize Quarterly DW/MBO results and provide to Finance

Sales- Detailed worksheet of commission calculation submitted to Finance
	
Apr 13th
	
Jul 15th
	
Oct 14th
	
Jan 14th, 2010

	
Finance - Press release of Net Revenue
	
April 23rd 
	
July 23rd 
	
Oct 22nd 
	
Feb 4th, 2010

	
Finance - Complete review of commission worksheet and signed off by CFO & CEO
	
April 30th 
	
July 31st
	
Oct 30th 
	
Feb 5th, 2010

	
Finance/HR Submit ECNs to payroll by:
	
May 4th 
	
Aug 5th  
	
Nov 2nd
	
Feb 8th, 2010

	
Payroll - Payments Disbursed: US Employees
	
First Payroll in May
	
First Payroll in Aug
	
First Payroll in Nov
	
First Payroll in Feb 2010

	
Payroll - Payments Disbursed: International
	
1st Payroll in May
	
1st Payroll in Aug
	
1st Payroll in Nov
	
1st Payroll in Feb 2010



	Salary 

	The Company will pay salary according the Company's payroll practices.    


	Commission on Revenue (Exhibit B)

	Calculation of Quarterly Revenue Commission.  Quarterly Revenue Commission shall be calculated as follows unless otherwise limited in your Plan Summary:

Quarterly Revenue Commission = 

If Actual Quarterly Net Revenue Shipment attainment is between 0 and 79.9% of Target Quarterly Revenue:

(Actual Quarterly Net Revenue Shipment/Target Quarterly Revenue)*Target Quarterly Commission*.5

If Actual Quarterly Net Revenue Shipment attainment is between 80% and 100% of Target Quarterly Revenue:

  (Actual Quarterly Net Revenue Shipment/Target Quarterly Revenue)*Target Quarterly Commission

If Actual Quarterly Net Revenue Shipment attainment is between 100.1% and 150% of Target Quarterly Revenue:

(((Actual Quarterly Net Revenue Shipment/Target Quarterly Revenue)-1)*Target Quarterly Commission*1.5) + Target Quarterly Commission



	Calculation of Annual Revenue Commission.  If your Actual Annual Net Revenue Shipment is over 100% of your Annual Target Revenue, then you are eligible for the Annual Revenue Commission.  Annual Revenue Commission shall be calculated as follows:   

Annual Revenue Commission = 2*((Actual Annual Net Revenue Shipment/Target Annual Revenue)-1)*Target Annual Revenue Commission

	No Cap on Commissions.  Annual Commission on Revenue shall not be capped.

	Incentive (DW/MBO) Goals


	Incentive Goals.  To qualify for Incentive Goals, the incentive must be approved by the CEO.    

	Claiming Incentive Goals.  VP of WW Sales completes the achievement form and provides the supporting documents.    

	Calculation of Incentive Achievement.   Incentives Achievement shall be calculated as a percentage times the quarterly target DW/MBO incentive.   

	Other Duties

	From time to time you may be assigned to perform other duties.  These might include, but are not limited to, such tasks as collecting market research data, arranging press tours, participating in technical standards meetings, language translation, and setting up trade show booths.  Such duties are a normal part of your job for which the company pays you a salary.  Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor.


	Employee Benefits 

	You will be eligible to participate in the company employee benefits programs - See HR.  


	Termination of Employment

	If your employment is terminated (voluntary or involuntary), you will be eligible for a pro-rated % of your target performance pay calculated as follows:

	(Days worked in the quarter / Days in the quarter) * Your Earned Quarterly Revenue Commission.   (Days are calendar days).
	No payment for Annual Revenue Commission or Overachievement. 
	Incentive Goals Claim Forms and the evidence of the achievement must be submitted no later than the time assigned for the said quarter commission calculation and payment.



	Withholding

	Commissions paid to employees will be subject to the standard with-holding requirements of the country from which they are paid.  


	General Provisions

	This plan does not constitute an employment agreement and does not replace Ikanos' "at-will" employment policy.  This plan supersedes all prior plans.  
	The company may change budget or any other part of this plan at any time as needed. 
	Performance pay is not earned until all revenue numbers and incentive goals for the applicable period are reviewed and approved by the CEO and CFO.


	Approvals

 

/s/ Nick ShamlouMarch 5, 2009         

Nick Shamlou, Vice President of Sales 

 

/s/ Tammy CarrMarch 5, 2009         

Tammy Carr, Director WW Human Resources             

 

/s/ Cory SindelarMarch 9, 2009         

Cory Sindelar, CFO

 

/s/ Elizabeth FetterMarch 10, 2009

Elizabeth Fetter, Chairman of Compensation Committee

 

/s/ Michael GulettMarch 9, 2009

Michael Gulett, President and CEO