abstract: We find the optimal strategy for a performance related compensation in the presence of mean reverting returns. Our solution is determined by solving a system of Riccati equations and is based on a Laplace transform approach. We put together, and extend, the results by Basak et al. (2007), who solved our same problem under constant returns and by Watcher (2002), who determined the optimal portfolio choice for an investor with utility over consumption under meanreverting returns.