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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON MAY 1, 2008
TO BE HELD ON MAY 1, 2008
To our Stockholders:
The 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of TTM Technologies, Inc. will be held at 10:00 a.m.,
local time, on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at our corporate offices located at 2630 South Harbor Blvd.,
Santa Ana, California 92704, for the following purposes:
1. | To elect two class II directors for a term expiring in 2011; | ||
2. | To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008; and | ||
3. | To consider any other matters that properly come before the meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof. |
Stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2008 are entitled to notice
of, and to vote at, the meeting and any postponement or adjournment thereof.
Whether or not you expect to be present, please sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy card
in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope as promptly as possible. No postage is required if mailed
in the United States.
By Order of the Board of Directors, |
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Santa Ana, California April 4, 2008 |
Steven W. Richards, Secretary | |||
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MEETING AND ALL STOCKHOLDERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON.
THOSE STOCKHOLDERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND ARE RESPECTFULLY URGED TO EXECUTE AND RETURN THE
ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE. STOCKHOLDERS WHO EXECUTE A PROXY CARD MAY
NEVERTHELESS ATTEND THE MEETING, REVOKE THEIR PROXY AND VOTE THEIR SHARES IN PERSON.
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
PROXY STATEMENT
This proxy statement contains information related to our annual meeting of stockholders to be
held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. local time at our corporate offices located
at 2630 South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, California 92704, and at any adjournments or
postponements thereof. The purpose of this proxy statement is to solicit proxies from the holders
of our common stock for use at the meeting. The approximate date that this proxy statement, the
accompanying notice of annual meeting, and the enclosed form of proxy are being sent to
stockholders is on or about April 4, 2008. You should review this information in conjunction with
our 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders, which accompanies this proxy statement.
ABOUT THE MEETING
What is the purpose of the annual meeting?
At the annual meeting, stockholders will vote to (1) elect two class II directors and (2)
ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accountants. In addition,
our management will report on our performance during 2007 and respond to questions from our
stockholders.
Who is entitled to vote at the meeting?
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on the record date, March 14, 2008, are
entitled to receive notice of the annual meeting and to vote the shares of our common stock that
they held on that date at the meeting, or any postponements or adjournments of the meeting. Each
outstanding share of common stock entitles its holder to cast one vote on each matter to be voted
upon.
Who may attend the meeting?
All stockholders as of the record date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the
meeting. Please note that if you hold shares in street name (that is, through a broker or other
nominee), you will need to bring a copy of a brokerage statement reflecting your stock ownership as
of the record date.
What constitutes a quorum?
The presence at the meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of all of the
shares of common stock outstanding on the record date will constitute a quorum, permitting the
conduct of business at the meeting. As of the record date, 42,547,942 shares of our common stock
were outstanding. Proxies received but marked as abstentions and broker non-votes will be included
in the calculation of the number of shares considered to be present at the meeting.
If less than a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote are
represented at the meeting, a majority of the shares present at the meeting may adjourn the meeting
to another date, time, or place, and notice need not be given of the new date, time, or place if
the new date, time, or place is announced at the meeting before an adjournment is taken.
How do I vote?
If you complete and properly sign the accompanying proxy card and return it to us, it will be
voted as you direct. If you are a registered stockholder and attend the meeting, you may deliver
your completed proxy card in person. Street name stockholders who wish to vote at the meeting
will need to obtain a proxy form from the institution that holds their shares.
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Can I change my vote after I return my proxy card?
Yes. Even after you have submitted your proxy, you may change your vote at any time before
the proxy is exercised by filing with us either a notice of revocation or a duly executed proxy
bearing a later date. The powers of the proxy holders will be suspended if you attend the meeting
in person and so request, although attendance at the meeting will not by itself revoke a previously
granted proxy.
What are the boards recommendations?
Unless you give other instructions on your proxy card, the persons named as proxy holders on
the proxy card will vote in accordance with the recommendations of our board of directors. Each of
the boards recommendations is set forth together with the description of each item in this proxy
statement. In summary, the board recommends a vote (1) FOR the election of each of its nominees
for Class II director, and (2) FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our
independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
Our board of directors does not know of any other matters that may be brought before the
meeting nor does it foresee or have reason to believe that the proxy holders will have to vote for
a substitute or alternate board nominee for director. In the event that any other matter should
properly come before the meeting or any nominee for director is not available for election, the
proxy holders will vote as recommended by the board of directors or, if no recommendation is given,
in accordance with their best judgment.
What vote is required to approve each item?
Election of Directors. The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock
present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote is required for the
election of each director. A properly executed proxy marked WITHHOLD AUTHORITY with respect to
the election of a director will not be voted, although it will be counted for purposes of
determining whether there is a quorum. Stockholders do not have the right to cumulate their votes
for directors.
Appointment of Auditor. The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock
present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote will be required for
approval of the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public
accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. A properly executed proxy marked
ABSTAIN with respect to any such matter will not be voted, although it will be counted for
purposes of determining whether there is a quorum. Accordingly, an abstention will have the effect
of a negative vote.
Other Items. For each other item, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our
common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote will be
required for approval. A properly executed proxy marked ABSTAIN with respect to any such matter
will not be voted, although it will be counted for purposes of determining whether there is a
quorum. Accordingly, an abstention will have the effect of a negative vote.
What are the effects of broker non-votes?
If you hold your shares in street name through a broker or other nominee, your broker or
nominee may not be permitted to exercise voting discretion with respect to some of the matters to
be acted upon. Thus, if you do not give your broker or nominee specific instructions, your shares
may not be voted on those matters.
Who will pay for the preparation of the proxy?
We will pay the cost of preparing, assembling, and mailing the proxy statement, notice of
meeting, and enclosed proxy card. In addition to the use of mail, our employees may solicit
proxies personally and by telephone. Our employees will receive no compensation for soliciting
proxies other than their regular salaries. We may request banks, brokers, and other custodians,
nominees, and fiduciaries to forward copies of the proxy materials to the beneficial owners of our
common stock and to request authority for the execution of proxies, and we may reimburse such
persons for their expenses incurred in connection with these activities.
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Our principal executive offices are located at 2630 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, California
92704, and our telephone number is (714) 327-3000. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the
annual meeting will be available at our offices for a period of 10 days prior to the meeting and at
the meeting itself for examination by any stockholder.
PROPOSAL ONE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Directors and Nominee
Our board of directors is divided into three classes with each class of directors serving for
a three-year term or until successors of that class have been elected and qualified. At the annual
meeting, our stockholders will elect two class II directors, each of whom will serve a term
expiring at the 2011 annual meeting or until his successor has been duly elected and qualified.
Our board of directors has nominated Kenton K. Alder and Richard P. Beck, who currently serve
as directors, to stand for re-election. Messrs. Alder and Beck currently serve as class II
directors, and, if re-elected, will serve a three-year term expiring at the annual meeting of
stockholders in 2011. James K. Bass, Thomas T. Edman, and Robert E. Klatell serve as class I
directors, and their term will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2010. John G. Mayer
serves as our class III director and his term will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders in
2009.
Our board of directors has no reason to believe that any of its nominees will refuse or be
unable to accept election. However, if any nominee is unable to accept election or if any other
unforeseen contingencies should arise, our board of directors may designate a substitute nominee.
If our board of directors designates a substitute nominee, the persons named as proxies will vote
for the substitute nominee designated by our board of directors.
The following table, together with the accompanying text, sets forth certain information with
respect to each of our directors.
Name | Age | Position(s) Held | ||||
Robert E. Klatell
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62 | Chairman and Director | ||||
Kenton K. Alder
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58 | Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director | ||||
James K. Bass
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51 | Director | ||||
Richard P. Beck
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74 | Director | ||||
Thomas T. Edman
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45 | Director | ||||
John G. Mayer
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57 | Director |
There are no family relationships among our directors.
Robert E. Klatell has served as our Director since September 2004 and our Chairman of the
Board since May 2005. Mr. Klatell is presently retired. From December 2005 to December 2007, Mr.
Klatell served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of DICOM Group plc, a publicly held
company (London Stock Exchange) that provides information capture and communications solutions.
Mr. Klatell served as a consultant to Arrow Electronics, Inc. from January 2004 to December 2004.
Mr. Klatell served in various executive capacities at Arrow Electronics, Inc. from February 1976 to
December 2003, most recently as Executive Vice President from July 1995 to December 2003. Mr.
Klatell is a member of the board of directors of Datascope Corp. Mr. Klatell holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in History from Williams College and a Juris Doctorate from New York University School
of Law. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Klatell is an independent director.
Kenton K. Alder has served as our Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director since March
1999. From January 1997 to July 1998, Mr. Alder served as Vice President of Tyco Printed Circuit
Group Inc., a printed circuit board manufacturer. Prior to that time, Mr. Alder served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of ElectroStar, Inc., previously a publicly held printed
circuit board manufacturing company, from December 1994 to December 1996. From January 1987 to
November 1994, Mr. Alder served as President of Lundahl Astro Circuits
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Inc., a predecessor company to ElectroStar, Inc. Mr. Alder holds a Bachelor of Science in
Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah State University. Mr. Alder is an
employee director.
James K. Bass has served as our Director since September 2000. Mr. Bass is currently the
Chief Executive Officer and a director of The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., a general aviation
manufacturing company, and has served in such capacities since September 2005. He served as the
Chief Executive Officer and a director of Suntron Corporation, a publicly held provider of high mix
electronic manufacturing services, from its incorporation in May 2001 until May 2005, and as Chief
Executive Officer of EFTC Corporation, a subsidiary of Suntron Corporation, from July 2000 until
April 2001. From 1992 to July 2000, Mr. Bass was a Senior Vice President of Sony Corporation.
Prior to that, Mr. Bass spent 15 years in various manufacturing management positions at the
aerospace group of General Electric Corporation. Mr. Bass holds a B.S.M.E. from Ohio State
University. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Bass is an independent director.
Richard P. Beck has served as our Director since February 2001. Mr. Beck is presently
retired. From November 2001 to May 2002, Mr. Beck served as Senior Vice President of Advanced
Energy Industries, a publicly held manufacturer of power conversion systems and integrated
technology solutions. From February 1998 to November 2001, Mr. Beck served as Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Advanced Energy Industries and continues to serve as a
director of that company, and is the chairman of its audit committee and chairman of its nominating
and governance committee. From March 1992 until February 1998, Mr. Beck served as Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of Advanced Energy. From November 1987 to March 1992, Mr. Beck served
as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Cimage Corporation, a computer software
company. Mr. Beck holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Business
Administration from Babson College. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Beck is an
independent director and an audit committee financial expert as described in applicable
Securities and Exchange Commission rules.
Thomas T. Edman has served as our Director since September 2004. Mr. Edman has been employed
by Applied Materials, Inc. since July 2006 as Corporate Vice President and General Manager of
Corporate Business Development. Prior to that, Mr. Edman served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Applied Films Corporation from May 1998 until Applied Materials, Inc. acquired Applied
Films Corporation in July 2006. From June 1996 until May 1998, Mr. Edman served as Chief Operating
Officer and Executive Vice President of Applied Films Corporation. From 1993 until joining Applied
Films, he served as General Manager of the High Performance Materials Division of Marubeni
Specialty Chemicals, Inc., a subsidiary of a major Japanese trading corporation. Mr. Edman serves
on the Governing Board of the USDC (United States Display Consortium). Mr. Edman holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree in East Asian studies (Japan) from Yale University and a Masters degree in Business
Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Our board of directors
has determined that Mr. Edman is an independent director.
John G. Mayer has served as our Director since September 2000. Mr. Mayer is presently
retired. From January 1997 to November 1999, Mr. Mayer served as Vice President of Tyco Printed
Circuit Group, Inc., a privately held printed circuit board manufacturer. Mr. Mayer served as
Chief Operating Officer of ElectroStar, Inc., previously a publicly held printed circuit board
manufacturing company, from December 1994 to December 1996. From April 1986 to November 1994, Mr.
Mayer served as President of Electro-Etch Circuits, Inc., a predecessor company to ElectroStar,
Inc. Mr. Mayer holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, the Arts and Letters from Yale University and
a Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Mayer is an
independent director.
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Information Relating to Corporate Governance and the Board of Directors
A majority of the members of our board of directors are independent. Our board of directors
has determined, after considering all the relevant facts and circumstances, that Messrs. Bass,
Beck, Edman, Klatell, and Mayer are independent directors, as independence is defined by the
listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market, or NASDAQ, and by the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or SEC.
Our bylaws authorize our board of directors to appoint among its members one or more
committees, each consisting of one or more directors. Our board of directors has established three
standing committees: an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominating and corporate
governance committee. Our board of directors holds quarterly executive sessions at which the
independent directors meet without the presence or participation of management.
Our board of directors has adopted charters for the audit, compensation, and nominating and
corporate governance committees describing the authority and responsibilities delegated to the
committee by the board of directors. Our board of directors has also adopted corporate governance
guidelines, a whistle blower policy, and a code of ethics for our chief executive officer and
senior financial officers. We post on our website, at www.ttmtechnologies.com, the
charters of our audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees; our
corporate governance guidelines; our whistle blower policy; and code of ethics for our chief
executive officer and senior financial officers, and any amendments or waivers thereto; and any
other corporate governance materials contemplated by SEC or NASDAQ regulations. These documents
are also available in print to any stockholder requesting a copy in writing from our corporate
secretary at our executive offices set forth in this proxy statement.
Interested parties may communicate with our board of directors or specific members of our
board of directors, including the members of our various board committees, by submitting a letter
addressed to the board of directors of TTM Technologies, Inc. c/o any specified individual director
or directors at the address of our executive offices set forth in this proxy statement. We will
forward any such letters to the indicated directors.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
Our board of directors held seven meetings during the year ended December 31, 2007. All of
our directors attended more than 75% of the aggregate of (i) total number of meetings of the board
of directors held during fiscal year 2007, and (ii) the total number of meetings held by all
committees of our board of directors on which such person served during 2007. We have adopted a
policy encouraging each of our directors to attend each annual meeting of stockholders and, to the
extent reasonably practicable, we regularly schedule a meeting of the board of directors on the
same day as the annual meeting of stockholders.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Audit Committee. The audit committee reviews and monitors our corporate financial reporting
and our external audit, including, among other things, our control functions, the results and scope
of the annual audit, and other services provided by our independent registered public accounting
firm and our compliance with legal requirements that have a significant impact on our financial
reports. The audit committee also consults with our management and our independent registered
public accounting firm regarding the preparation of financial statements and, as appropriate,
initiates inquiries into aspects of our financial affairs. In addition, the audit committee has
the responsibility to consider and recommend the appointment of, and to pre-approve services
provided by, and fee arrangements with, our independent registered public accounting firm. The
current members of the audit committee are Messrs. Bass, Beck, and Mayer, each of whom is an
independent director of our company under NASDAQ listing standards as well as under rules adopted
by the SEC pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The board of directors has determined that
Mr. Beck, who serves as chairman of the audit committee, qualifies as an audit committee financial
expert in accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. The audit committee held
eight meetings during 2007.
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The nominating and corporate governance
committee oversees the structure, compensation, and makeup of our board of directors and oversees
the management continuity planning processes. It establishes, monitors, and recommends the
purpose, structure, and operations of the various committees of our board of directors, the
criteria and qualifications for membership of each board committee, and recommends whether
rotations or term limits are appropriate for the chair or committee members of the various
committees. In addition, the nominating and corporate governance committee recommends individuals
to stand for election as directors and recommends directors to serve on each committee as a member
or as chair of the committee. Finally, the nominating and corporate governance committee reviews
and makes recommendations regarding our governing documents (including our certificate of
incorporation and the bylaws) and our corporate governance principles.
The nominating and corporate governance committee will consider persons recommended by
stockholders for inclusion as nominees for election to our board of directors if the names,
biographical data, and qualifications of such persons are submitted in writing in a timely manner
addressed and delivered to our companys secretary at the address listed herein. The nominating and
corporate governance committee identifies and evaluates nominees for our board of directors,
including nominees recommended by stockholders, based on numerous factors it considers appropriate,
some of which may include strength of character, mature judgment, career specialization, relevant
technical skills, diversity, and the extent to which the nominee would fill a present need on our
board of directors. The nominating and corporate governance committee currently consists of three
members, Messrs. Beck, Klatell (chairman), and Bass. The nominating and corporate governance
committee held two meetings during 2007.
Compensation Committee. The compensation committee provides a general review of our
compensation and benefit plans to ensure that they meet our corporate objectives. The compensation
committee reviews and recommends the chief executive officers compensation to our board of
directors. In addition, the compensation committee reviews the chief executive officers
recommendations on compensation of our officers, other than himself, and recommends adopting and
changing major compensation policies and practices to our board of directors for approval and
authorization. The compensation committee may, from time to time, delegate any or all of its
responsibilities to a subcommittee consisting solely of independent directors.
In discharging its responsibilities, the compensation committee is empowered to investigate
any matter of concern that it deems appropriate and has the sole authority, without seeking
approval from the entire board of directors, to retain outside consultants for this purpose,
including the authority to approve any terms of retention. Additional information regarding the
role of compensation consultants and executive officers in assisting our compensation committee in
determining the amount or form of executive compensation may be found in Compensation Discussion
and Analysis below. The compensation committee also administers our equity incentive plans and is
currently comprised of Messrs. Edman (chairman), Klatell, and Mayer. The compensation committee
held eight meetings during 2007.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table shows the amount of each class of common stock beneficially owned as of
January 31, 2008, by (a) each of our directors and nominees for director, (b) each of our named
executive officers, (c) all of our directors and current executive officers as a group, and (d)
each person known by us to own beneficially more than five percent of our outstanding common stock.
Beneficial Ownership Table
Shares Beneficially Owned | ||||||||
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | Number | Percent (2) | ||||||
Directors and Executive Officers: |
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Kenton K. Alder (3) |
465,072 | 1.1 | % | |||||
Steven W. Richards (4) |
89,611 | * | ||||||
Douglas L. Soder (5) |
22,407 | * | ||||||
O. Clay Swain (6) |
234,114 | * | ||||||
Shane S. Whiteside (7) |
226,610 | * | ||||||
James K. Bass (8) |
36,001 | * | ||||||
Richard P. Beck (9) |
37,001 | * | ||||||
Thomas T. Edman (8) |
24,001 | * | ||||||
Robert E. Klatell (8) |
24,001 | * | ||||||
John G. Mayer (8) |
36,001 | * | ||||||
All directors and executive officers as a
group (10 persons) (10) |
1,194,819 | 2.8 | % | |||||
5% Stockholders: |
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Royce & Associates, LLC (11) |
5,129,435 | 12.1 | % | |||||
Wellington Management Company, LLP (12) |
3,658,060 | 8.6 | % | |||||
NorthPointe Capital, LLC (13) |
3,235,405 | 7.6 | % | |||||
Barclays Global Investors, NA (14) |
2,172,170 | 5.1 | % |
* | Represents less than 1% of our outstanding common stock. | |
(1) | Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed on the table is 2630 S. Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA, 92704. | |
(2) | We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we have included the shares of common stock subject to options, restricted stock units, and warrants held by that person that are currently exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days after January 31, 2008, but we have not included those shares for purposes of computing percentage ownership of any other person. We have assumed unless otherwise indicated that the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable. Beneficial ownership is based on 42,380,485 shares of our common stock outstanding as of January 31, 2008. | |
(3) | Includes 1,500 shares held by Mr. Alders children and 452,603 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and release of restricted stock units that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(4) | Includes 89,111 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and release of restricted stock units that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(5) | Represents shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and release of restricted stock units that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(6) | Includes 233,114 share issuable upon exercise of stock options that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008 |
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(7) | Includes 182,360 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and release of restricted stock units that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(8) | Represents shares issuable upon exercise of stock options that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(9) | Includes 32,001 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(10) | Includes 1,131,600 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days after January 31, 2008. | |
(11) | The information is as reported on Schedule 13G filed on January 31, 2008 with the SEC by Royce & Associates, LLC (Royce), an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The address for Royce is 1414 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019. | |
(12) | The information is as reported on Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2008 with the SEC by Wellington Management Company, LLP (Wellington), an investment adviser. The address for Wellington is 75 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 | |
(13) | The information is as reported on Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2008 with the SEC by NorthPointe Capital, LLC (NorthPointe), a registered investment advisor. The address for NorthPointe is 101 W. Big Beaver, Suite 745, Troy, Michigan 48084. | |
(14) | The information is as reported on Schedule 13G filed on February 5, 2008 with the SEC by Barclays Global Investors, NA (Barclays) and certain affiliates of Barclays, including Barclays Global Fund Advisors, Barclays Global Investors, Ltd., and Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust and Banking Company Limited. The address for Barclays is 45 Fremont Street, San Francisco, California 94105. |
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors, officers, and persons who own more
than 10% of a registered class of our securities to file reports of ownership and changes in
ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Directors, officers, and greater than 10%
stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms
they file.
Based solely upon our review of the copies of such forms that we received during the year
ended December 31, 2007, and written representations that no other reports were required, we
believe that each person who at any time during such year was a director, officer, or beneficial
owner of more than 10% of our common stock complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements
during 2007.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
Our executive compensation program, which has been endorsed by the compensation committee of
our board of directors (the Compensation Committee), is intended to attract, motivate, and retain
executives and key employees and reward the creation of stockholder value. The Company seeks to
provide executive compensation packages that are competitive with other similarly situated
companies in our industry and reward the achievement of short-term and long-term performance goals.
Prior to 2007, our general objective was to target total compensation (base salary plus annual
cash bonus plus the value of long-term incentive awards), taken as a whole, at approximately the
50th percentile of comparable companies, with somewhat below market median levels of salary and
somewhat above market median levels of bonus opportunity and long-term incentives. However, the
implementation of this philosophy generally resulted in total compensation over time that was below
market levels of pay. In addition, we recently acquired a substantial number of employees through
the acquisition of Tyco Printed Circuit Group (TPCG), which had a different compensation
philosophy than us. As a result, the Compensation Committee and our board of directors reassessed
and revised our compensation philosophy to enhance the effectiveness of its compensation programs
and to assist in the integration of employees acquired through the TPCG acquisition. Our revised
compensation philosophy targets salary, total cash compensation (base pay plus annual cash bonus),
and total compensation each at the 50th percentile of comparable companies.
Role of the Compensation Committee
General. The Compensation Committee, which is comprised of three independent members of our
board of directors, as discussed in greater detail under Information Relating to Corporate
Governance and the Board of Directors is responsible for, among other things,
| The review and approval of our compensation philosophy; | ||
| The review of all executive compensation plans and structures, including that of our executive officers and other members of senior management; and approval or recommendation to our board of directors; | ||
| The approval of annual and long-term incentive performance metrics, as well as payouts thereunder; and | ||
| The review of other executive benefit plans, including perquisites. |
The Compensation Committee, in consultation with Pearl Meyer & Partners, the independent
executive compensation consultant it has retained, also analyzes the reasonableness of our overall
executive compensation package.
While our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers may attend meetings of the
Compensation Committee or our board of directors from time to time, the ultimate decisions
regarding executive officer compensation are made solely by the members of the Compensation
Committee and/or our board of directors. These decisions are based not only on the Compensation
Committees or the board of directors deliberations, but also from input requested from outside
advisors, including its independent compensation consultant, with respect to, among other things,
market data analyses. The final decisions relating to the Chief Executive Officers compensation
are made in executive session of our board of directors without the presence of management.
Decisions regarding the other executive officers are typically made by the Compensation Committee
after considering recommendations from our Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Consultants. The Compensation Committee periodically engages the services of
independent compensation consultants to provide advice in connection with making executive
compensation determinations. The Chairman of the Compensation Committee, in consultation with the
other members of the Compensation Committee, defines the scope of any consultants engagement and
related responsibilities. These responsibilities may include, among other things, advising on
issues of executive or director compensation, equity compensation structure or preparing
compensation disclosure for inclusion in our SEC filings. In fulfilling its
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responsibilities, the independent compensation consultants may interact with management or our
other outside advisors to the extent necessary or appropriate.
The Compensation Committee retained Pearl Meyer & Partners as its independent compensation
consultant for 2007. Pearl Meyer & Partners has not been retained to perform any consulting or
advisory services for our management team, except for a few limited situations in which market data
was provided to management with respect to long-term incentive practices and information was
provided on proxy disclosure regulations.
Compensation Structure
Although the final structure may vary from year to year and officer to officer, the
Compensation Committee utilizes three main components for executive officer compensation:
| Base Salary fixed pay that takes into account an individuals duties and responsibilities, experience, expertise, and individual performance; | ||
| Annual Cash Bonus variable cash compensation that takes into account both the Companys and the individuals performance; and | ||
| Long-Term Incentives stock-based awards, including stock options or restricted stock units that reflect the performance of our common stock and align executive officer and stockholder interests. |
For 2007, the final level and mix of compensation was based on the Compensation Committees
understanding of the objective data relating to the competitive environment and our performance, as
well as the subjective factors outlined below.
Pay Mix. In determining the allocation each year among current cash compensation, short-term
cash compensation, and long-term equity incentive compensation the Compensation Committee considers
the following factors: our short and long-term business objectives, competitive trends within our
industry, and the importance of creating a performance-based environment that ties a significant
portion of each executive officers compensation to the achievement of performance targets that
increase stockholder value. When considering a proposed compensation package for an executive
officer, the Compensation Committee considers the compensation package as a whole, including each
element of total compensation.
The Compensation Committee believes that the particular elements of compensation identified
above produce a well-balanced mix of stock-based compensation, retention value, and at-risk
compensation that provide the executive officer with both short-term and long-term performance
incentives. Base pay provides the executive officer with a measure of security as to the minimum
level of compensation he or she will receive while the annual and long-term incentive components
motivate the executive officer to focus on the business metrics that will produce a high level of
company performance over the long-term. The Compensation Committee believes that this approach not
only leads to increases in stockholder value and long-term wealth creation for the executive
officer, but also reduces the risk of loss of executive officers to competitors.
The Compensation Committee believes the components of executive compensation should be
weighted towards at-risk pay. For fiscal year 2007, the aggregate base pay for the Named Executive
Officers comprised less than 35% of the value of the aggregate compensation opportunities (base
pay, cash bonuses including the acquisition integration bonuses, long-term incentives, and other
compensation) provided them for the 2008 fiscal year. This allocation is consistent with the
Compensation Committees overall philosophy with respect to the Named Executive Officers, as
defined under Executive CompensationFiscal Year 2007 Summary Compensation Table, of
pay-for-performance.
Compensation Levels and Benchmarking. Overall compensation levels for executive officers are
determined based on one or more of the following factors: the individuals duties and
responsibilities within our company, the individuals experience and expertise, the compensation
levels for the individuals peers within our company, compensation levels for similar positions in
the industry or in the technology industry more generally, performance of the individual and our
company as a whole, and the levels of compensation necessary to recruit new executive officers.
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In order to determine competitive compensation practices, the Compensation Committee relies on
compensation data provided by Pearl Meyer & Partners. The data is derived principally from surveys
of compensation practices of comparable companies, including general survey data and data developed
from public filings by selected companies that the Compensation Committee considers appropriate
comparables for the purposes of developing executive compensation benchmarks. The selection of the
comparable companies is reviewed by the Compensation Committee.
In computing salary changes, cash bonus opportunities, and long-term incentive awards for
2007, the Compensation Committee worked with its compensation consultant, with input from
management, to develop a list of comparable companies for the purpose of benchmarking executive
compensation. Numerous factors went into the selection of the comparable companies, including
targeting businesses with operations in the electronic components industry with comparable
financial measures, such as revenues (generally between $300 million and $900 million to reflect
the TPCG acquisition) and market capitalization (generally between $150 million and $1.5 billion).
The following 18 companies, along with survey data, were used for benchmarking purposes:
|
Adaptec, Inc. | | Merix Corporation | | RF Micro Devices, Inc. | |||||
|
Advanced Energy Industries | | Methode Electronics, Inc. | | Silicon Storage Technology | |||||
|
Black Box Corporation | | Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. | | SMART Modular Technologies | |||||
|
Ceradyne, Inc. | | Netgear, Inc. | | Stone Ridge, Inc. | |||||
|
EMS Technologies, Inc. | | OSI Systems, Inc. | |||||||
|
Finisar Corporation | | Paxar Corporation | |||||||
|
Hutchinson Tech | | Pemstar, Inc. |
After consideration of the data collected on external competitive levels of compensation and
each executives role within the executive team, the Compensation Committee makes decisions
regarding each individual executives target total compensation opportunities based on Company and
individual performance and the need to attract, motivate, and retain an experienced and effective
executive team. The Compensation Committee examines the relationship of each executive officers
base salary, target annual incentive opportunity, and long-term equity incentives to the comparable
market data at the 50th and 75th percentiles. Total compensation for specific individuals will
vary based on a number of factors in addition to Company and individual performance, including
scope of duties, tenure, institutional knowledge, and/or level of difficulty in recruiting a
replacement executive.
In making compensation decisions for 2007 for the Named Executive Officers, the Compensation
Committees general objective was to set target salary, total cash compensation (base pay plus
annual cash bonus), and target total compensation (which includes the value of long-term equity
awards) for these officers each at approximately the 50th percentile of the comparable market data.
Actual compensation decisions for the Named Executive Officers were, however, influenced by a
variety of additional factors, including considerations of each individuals experience and
expertise, our performance, and horizontal equity among the Named Executive Officers.
In October of 2007, the Compensation Committee, its independent compensation consultant, and
management reviewed the peer group to determine if any changes were appropriate. Among the peers,
two companies had been acquired and two had not filed current annual reports on Form 10-K and proxy
statements. In addition, several additional companies met industry criteria (electronic/components
related industries, excluding semiconductor companies) and revenue criteria. Further, several
industry-related companies headquartered in Orange County with similar revenues and market
capitalization were identified. As a result, for market information developed in November 2007,
Finisar, Paxar Corporation, Pemstar, Inc., and Silicon Storage were removed from the peer group,
and ViaSystems, Inc., CTS Corporation, Plexus, Newport Corporation, Powerwave and STEC were added
to the peer group.
The Compensation Committee intends to continue its practice of retaining executive
compensation consultants from time to time, as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate, to
advise the Compensation Committee with respect to its compensation policies.
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Individual Named Executive Officer Compensation
Total executive compensation is comprised of the following components:
Base Salary for Fiscal Year 2007: Base salaries are set with regard to the level of the
position within our company and the individuals current and sustained performance. The base
salary levels, and any increases or decreases to those levels for each executive, are reviewed and
approved each year by the Compensation Committee. Such adjustments may be based on factors such as
the overall performance of our company, new roles and responsibilities assumed by the executive,
the performance of the executive officers area of responsibility, the executive officers impact
on strategic goals, the length of service with our company, or revisions to our compensation
philosophy. However, there is no specific weighting applied to any one factor in setting the level
of base salary, and the process ultimately relies on the subjective exercise of the Compensation
Committees judgment. Although salaries are generally targeted at market median, based on our peer
group and relevant compensation survey data, the Compensation Committee may also take into account
historical compensation, potential as a key contributor, and special recruiting situations. We
believe that providing base salaries at or near the industry median will enable us to remain
competitive for qualified executive officers while avoiding paying amounts in excess of what we
believe necessary to attract and retain such executive officers.
Base pay deliberations during 2007 were conducted from January to February of that year. Mr.
Alder, our Chief Executive Officer, met with the Compensation Committee to present recommendations
for each of the executive officers (other than himself). After reviewing the market study data and
individual performance evaluations for each such executive officer and discussing them with Mr.
Alder, the Compensation Committee approved the recommended base salary increases with some
modifications, after determining that the increases were generally consistent with the intention to
target the 50th percentile for the peer group, adjusted to reflect the increased responsibilities
from both an operational and size standpoint following the acquisition of TPCG, and adjusted to
reflect each individuals past and expected contribution to our success.
The Compensation Committee similarly reviewed the CEO compensation market data as well as
performance evaluations for Mr. Alder from his direct reports and members of our board of
directors. The Compensation Committee ultimately recommended, and our board of directors approved,
increasing the base salary for Mr. Alder in 2007 to approximately the 50th percentile for the peer
group. The increases in base pay for the executive officers, including Mr. Alder, approved in
February 2007, became effective for the pay period ending April 8, 2007. A summary of base salary
increases made for fiscal year 2007 is outlined below for each of the Named Executive Officers.
Base Salary | ||||||||
Named Executive Officer | 2006 | 2007 | ||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 400,000 | $ | 520,000 | ||||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 200,000 | $ | 270,000 | ||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
$ | 240,000 | $ | 320,000 | ||||
Douglas L. Soder |
$ | 330,000 | (1) | $ | 330,000 | |||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 189,000 | $ | 195,000 |
(1) | Reflects annualized dollar amount as Mr. Soder began employment with the Company on October 28, 2006. |
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Base Salary for Fiscal Year 2008: Base pay deliberations during the 2008 fiscal year were
also conducted from January to February of that year and followed a similar process as for the
changes made for fiscal year 2007. The increases, approved in February 2008, average 6% for the
Named Executive Officers, and became effective for the pay period ending April 6, 2008. A summary
of base salary increases made for fiscal year 2008 are outlined below for each of the named
executive officers.
Base Salary | ||||||||
Named Executive Officer | 2007 | 2008 | ||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 520,000 | $ | 586,000 | ||||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 270,000 | $ | 280,000 | ||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
$ | 320,000 | $ | 345,000 | ||||
Douglas L. Soder |
$ | 330,000 | $ | 345,000 | ||||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 195,000 | $ | 200,000 |
Annual Cash Bonus Program: In addition to base salaries, the Compensation Committee believes
that annual performance-based cash bonuses play an important role in providing incentives to our
executive officers to achieve near-term performance goals. Each year, the Compensation Committee
determines a target bonus amount for our management, including the Named Executive Officers. The
target percentages are set at levels that, upon achievement of 100% of corporate and individual
performance goals, are likely to result in bonus payments that the Compensation Committee believes
to be at the median for target bonus amounts for comparable executives at peer companies. The
Compensation Committee then reviews a detailed set of overall corporate and individual performance
goals prepared by management for each executive officer (other than the Chief Executive Officer).
The Compensation Committee then sets the final corporate performance goals at a level the
Compensation Committee believes are challenging, but reasonable, for management to achieve. Each
year, the board of directors, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, establishes a
target bonus amount for the Chief Executive Officer as well as corporate performance goals. The
bonus amount for the Chief Executive Officer is similarly targeted at approximately the 50th
percentile for the peer group.
At the end of each year, the Compensation Committee determines the level of achievement for
each corporate and individual performance goal and awards credit for the achievement of goals as a
percentage of the target bonus. Final determinations as to bonus levels are then based on the
achievement of applicable corporate and individual goals, as well as a subjective evaluation of
each executive as determined by the Compensation Committee. Actual bonuses are generally paid to
the executives in the first quarter of the subsequent fiscal year.
2007 Annual Cash Bonus Program: For 2007, the Compensation Committee established target bonus
awards (as a percentage of base salary) of 55% (with a maximum of 116%) for Messrs. Richards,
Soder, Swain, and Whiteside. Our board of directors, upon recommendation by the Compensation
Committee, established a target bonus award for Mr. Alder of 70% (with a maximum of 149%) of his
base salary.
In 2007, the corporate goals identified by the Compensation Committee and our board of
directors included achieving budgeted operating income of $65.2 million, as determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Compensation Committee believes
operating income is a good indicator in capturing our success given the market in which we compete
and is a measure that management can easily track and communicate to employees throughout the
performance period.
The Compensation Committee uses annual cash incentive compensation to reward our executives
for company-wide performance by tying bonus awards to financial performance as well as specific
personal and operational goals within the functional areas under their management. For Messrs.
Richards, Soder, Swain, and Whiteside, 75% of their 2007 bonus was determined based on our 2007
budgeted operating income, 10% was based on individual performance goals and 15% was subject to the
Compensation Committees discretion. Our board of directors bases the Chief Executive Officers
cash incentive bonus awards exclusively on our company-wide performance. Accordingly, 100% of Mr.
Alders bonus was determined based on our 2007 budgeted operating
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income. A summary of performance opportunity and relative payout for each of the Named
Executive Officers is outlined below:
2007 | Bonus Levels as % of Base Salary | |||||||||||||||||||
Base | 50% | 80% | 100% | 120% | ||||||||||||||||
Named Executive Officer | Salary | of Target (1) | of Target | of Target | of Target (2) | |||||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 520,000 | 10 | % | 35.0 | % | 70 | % | 149 | % | ||||||||||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 270,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 116 | % | ||||||||||
Shane Whiteside |
$ | 320,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 116 | % | ||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder |
$ | 330,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 116 | % | ||||||||||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 195,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 116 | % |
(1) | Represents the percentage of 2007 base salary that the executive was eligible to receive (assuming applicable individual performance goals are met and discretionary portion is paid in full) if the Company achieves 50% of the operating income target established by the Companys board of directors. Bonuses would not have been earned if operating income had been less than 50% of target. | |
(2) | Represents maximum potential bonus payout for 2007. |
The individual performance component of the bonus is based on the Compensation Committees
subjective evaluation of the overall performance of each executive. The Compensation Committee
reviews the executives individual contributions and efforts during the year as well as
recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer. The recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer
are based on individual goals set by the Chief Executive Officer and the executive.
For fiscal year 2007, we earned operating income of $63.6 million, or 97.6% of the target,
resulting in a payout of 38.8% of base salary for each of the Named Executive Officers (other than
Mr. Alder, who received a payout of 65.8% of his base salary). The Compensation Committee
determined that between 73% and 86% of the individual performance goals were achieved in 2007 for
Messrs. Richards, Soder, Swain, and Whiteside as determined by the Chief Executive Officer and the
Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee awarded between 73% and 100% of the
discretionary component of bonus to these executive officers. Combined, bonus payments varied
between 48.2% to 50.5% of their 2007 base salary for the Named Executive Officers (other than Mr.
Alder, whose entire bonus payment is tied to our performance).
Named Executive Officers | 2007 Actual Bonus | |||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 341,952 | ||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 130,092 | ||
Shane S. Whiteside |
$ | 161,541 | ||
Douglas L. Soder |
$ | 164,543 | ||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 94,963 |
2008 Annual Cash Bonus Program. For 2008, the Compensation Committee has established target
bonus awards (as a percentage of base salary) of 55% for Messrs. Richards, Soder, Swain, and
Whiteside. Our board of directors, upon recommendation by the Compensation Committee, established
a target bonus award of 70% of base salary for Mr. Alder. The Compensation Committee and our board
of directors reviewed the current plan and modified the maximum amount payable under the plan to
further encourage employee and executive performance. As a result, the maximum amounts payable, as
a percent of base salary, under the plan are 170% for Mr. Alder and 120% for Messrs. Richards,
Soder, Swain, and Whiteside. Actual bonuses will be determined by the Compensation Committee and
our board or directors and paid in early 2009, and may be above or below target bonus levels.
In addition, the Compensation Committee believes that a greater proportion of the potential
bonus payments should reflect the Companys financial performance, as determined by operating
income. As a result, 80% of the 2008 bonus for Messrs. Richards, Soder, Swain, and Whiteside will
be determined based on Company performance, 10% will be based on individual performance goals, and
10% will be subject to the Compensation
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Committees discretion. The board of directors bases the Chief Executive Officers cash
incentive bonus awards on Company-wide performance. Accordingly, 100% of Mr. Alders bonus will be
determined based on operating income.
The table below lists the 2008 base salaries and bonus levels for each of our Named Executive
Officers.
2008 | Bonus Levels as % of Base Salary | |||||||||||||||||||
Base | 50% | 80% | 100% | 120% | ||||||||||||||||
Named Executive Officer | Salary | of Target (1) | of Target | of Target | of Target (2) | |||||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 586,000 | 10 | % | 35.0 | % | 70 | % | 170 | % | ||||||||||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 280,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 120 | % | ||||||||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
$ | 345,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 120 | % | ||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder |
$ | 345,000 | 10 | % | 27.5 | % | 55 | % | 120 | % | ||||||||||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 200,000 | 10 | % | 22.5 | % | 45 | % | 75 | % |
(1) | Represents the percentage of 2008 base salary that executive will receive (assuming applicable individual performance goals are met and discretionary portion is paid in full) if the Company achieves 50% of the operating income target established by the Companys board of directors. Bonuses will not be earned if operating income is less than 50% of the target. | |
(2) | Represents maximum potential bonus payout. |
2007 Acquisition Integration Bonus. In October 2006, we completed the acquisition of TPCG,
more than doubling our revenue, increasing our total number of plants from three to twelve, and
creating an international component to our business. Several key employees, including the Named
Executive Officers, were heavily involved with the negotiation and integration of TPCG. In order
to reward these employees for their efforts to date, and to retain and motivate the employees to
complete a successful integration, the Compensation Committee reviewed supplemental acquisition
integration bonuses proposed by the Chief Executive Officer, and awarded one-time bonuses.
The acquisition integration bonus amounts were determined as a percentage of base salary
consistent with the levels of acquisition bonuses awarded and approved by the Compensation
Committee to employees who joined us as part of the TPCG acquisition. To encourage retention,
awards were denominated in a dollar amount to be paid 50% in cash and 50% in restricted stock
units. The cash portion of awards was paid 50% in January 2007 and 50% in March 2007 based upon
achievement of performance objectives related to the successful integration of TPCG as determined
by the Chief Executive Officer. The restricted stock unit awards were made on March 6, 2007 and
vest over a three-year period. Acquisition integration bonus awards for each of the Named
Executive Officers were as follows:
Total Integration | RSU Award | |||||||||||
Named Executive Officer | Bonus ($) | Cash Award ($) | # of Shares (1) | |||||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 150,000 | $ | 75,000 | 7,089 | |||||||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 100,000 | $ | 50,000 | 4,726 | |||||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
$ | 100,000 | $ | 50,000 | 4,726 | |||||||
Douglas L. Soder |
N/A | (2) | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 65,000 | $ | 32,500 | 3,072 |
(1) | Number of shares determined using a grant date per share value of $10.58/share. | |
(2) | Because Mr. Soder was an employee of TPCG, he did not participate in the Companys acquisition integration bonus program. |
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Equity Awards. We believe that providing a significant portion of our executive officers
total compensation package in equity awards aligns the incentives of our executives with the
interests of our stockholders and with our long-term success. The Compensation Committee and our
board of directors develop their equity award determinations based on their judgments as to whether
the total compensation packages provided to our executive officers, including prior equity awards,
are sufficient to retain, motivate, and adequately reward the executive officers. This judgment is
based in part on information provided by benchmarking studies. The Compensation Committee
generally targets the value of the equity awards at or near the 50th percentile of the peer group.
We grant equity awards through our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, which was adopted by our board
of directors and approved by our stockholders and permits the grant of stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares, and other
stock-based awards to our officers, directors, employees, and consultants. The material terms of
the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan are described below under Executive Compensation2006 Equity
Incentive Plan.
2007 Equity Awards. Historically, we have awarded equity compensation primarily in the form
of stock options. We selected this approach in part because of the favorable accounting and tax
treatment and the widely held expectation among employees in the industry that they would receive
stock options. However, the accounting treatment for stock options changed in 2006 with the
adoption of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R) Share-Based Payments (FAS 123(R)), which
made the accounting treatment for stock options less attractive. As a result, the Compensation
Committee reassessed the relative advantages and disadvantages of various forms of equity
compensation and concluded that awarding restricted stock units during fiscal year 2007 would be a
more motivating form of incentive compensation for our employees and would permit us to issue fewer
shares, thereby reducing the potential dilutive impact on our stockholders. The Compensation
Committee generally utilized a 3:1 conversion ratio to determine the number of restricted stock
units to award based on stock option awards issued in prior years, adjusted for changes in market
levels of long-term incentives as determined through our compensation studies. The following table
sets forth the number of restricted stock units awarded to the Named Executive Officers in 2007,
excluding the awards issued as part of the acquisition integration bonus as outlined above.
2007 Number | ||||
Named Executive Officer | of RSUs (1) | |||
Kenton K. Alder |
38,555 | |||
Steven W. Richards |
22,220 | |||
Shane S. Whiteside |
22,220 | |||
Douglas L. Soder |
22,220 | |||
O. Clay Swain |
17,820 |
(1) | One-third of the restricted stock units vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. |
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2008 Equity Awards. In January and February of 2008, the Compensation Committee reviewed
market trends regarding the magnitude and mix of equity compensation issued to employees and
executives among comparable companies, and reassessed the relative advantages and disadvantages of
issuing various forms of equity compensation. The Compensation Committee concluded that the
issuance of restricted stock units during fiscal year 2008 would continue to be a more motivating
form of incentive compensation for our employees and would permit us to issue fewer shares, thereby
reducing the potential dilutive impact on our stockholders. However, the Compensation Committee
also believes that the executive officers should also receive a portion of their equity
compensation in the form of stock options to strengthen the linkage between executive compensation
and increased stockholder value. As a result, the Compensation Committee approved the issuance of
equity that resulted in targeted total compensation for the executive officers at approximately the
50th percentile of the benchmark data, with option grants whose estimated value (using
the 3:1 conversion ratio previously described) as a percentage of the total equity value granted
varied between 0% and 25%. The Chief Executive Officer received the highest proportion of option
value to the total equity value. The following table sets forth the estimated value of our 2008
equity awards and the number of restricted stock units and stock options awarded to the Named
Executive Officers in 2008.
Estimated Option | ||||||||||||||||
Target Equity Value | Value as a % of | Resulting Number of | Resulting Number of | |||||||||||||
Named Executive Officer | @ $11.10/Share | Total | RSUs Granted (1) | Options Granted (2) | ||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
$ | 740,000 | 25 | % | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||||||
Steven W. Richards |
$ | 340,000 | 22 | % | 24,000 | 20,000 | ||||||||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
$ | 340,000 | 22 | % | 24,000 | 20,000 | ||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder |
$ | 340,000 | 22 | % | 24,000 | 20,000 | ||||||||||
O. Clay Swain |
$ | 188,700 | 0 | % | 17,000 | |
(1) | One-third of the restricted stock units vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. | |
(2) | Stock options were issued on February 13, 2008 at an exercise price of $11.10. One-third of the stock options vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. |
Pension Benefits. None of the Named Executive Officers participate in or have account
balances in qualified or non-qualified defined benefit plans sponsored by us. The Compensation
Committee may elect to adopt qualified or non-qualified defined benefit plans in the future if the
Committee determines that doing so is in our best interests.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation. None of the Named Executive Officers participate in or
have account balances in nonqualified defined contribution plans or other nonqualified deferred
compensation plans maintained by us. The Compensation Committee may elect to provide our executive
officers and other employees with nonqualified defined contribution or other nonqualified deferred
compensation benefits in the future if the Committee determines that doing so is in our best
interests.
Other Compensation. All of the Named Executive Officers are eligible to participate in our
employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) plans. These plans
are available to all salaried employees and do not discriminate in favor of executive officers. It
is generally our policy to not extend significant perquisites to executives that are not available
to our employees generally. In designing these elements, we seek to provide an overall level of
benefits that are competitive with those offered by similarly situated companies in the markets in
which we operate based upon our general understanding of industry practice.
Employment Agreements. We maintain employment agreements with Mr. Alder and Mr. Soder
described under Employment Agreements with Named Executive Officers. The Compensation Committee
determined that the compensation packages provided under these agreements were fair and reasonable
on the basis of its assessment of comparable compensation opportunities available to the
individuals, including the compensation arrangements of each Named Executive Officer at his prior
place of employment.
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Payments due Upon Termination and/or a Change in Control. We currently provide for the
accelerated vesting of stock options or restricted stock units that otherwise would have vested
during the one year period beginning on the date of the consummation of the change in control.
In addition, we provide for accelerated vesting of all stock options and restricted stock units in
the event of a change in control and subsequent termination of employment without cause within
twelve months thereof.
The Compensation Committee believes that for senior executives, including the Named Executive
Officers, accelerated vesting of stock options and restricted stock units in the event of a change
in control is generally appropriate because in some change in control situations, equity of the
target company is cancelled making immediate acceleration necessary in order to preserve the value
of the award. In addition, as previously discussed, we rely primarily on incentive awards to
provide the Named Executive Officers with the opportunity to accumulate substantial resources to
fund their retirement income, and the Compensation Committee believes that a change in control
event is an appropriate liquidation point for awards designed for such purpose. We also believe
that it is appropriate to require a termination of employment within one year following a change in
control before full vesting is accelerated. We presume that such a termination would likely be due
to the change in control and not the employees performance and therefore the award should be
earned. For executives not terminated within one year of a change in control, the executives would
continue to vest in their awards as they contribute to the success of the surviving company.
In addition, certain executives, including each of the Named Executive Officers, receive cash
severance in certain circumstances that result in termination of employment. The Compensation
Committee believes these provisions are fair and reasonable based on its understanding of market
practices among industry competitors noted above and within the broader environment of technology
companies and similarly sized businesses.
Calculations of the payments due to the Named Executive Officers upon certain terminations of
employment and/or in connection with a change in control are set forth under Executive
CompensationPotential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control at Fiscal Year-End 2007.
We believe these severance benefits are an essential element of our compensation package for
executive officers and assist us in recruiting and retaining talented individuals.
Timing of Equity Grants
Executives receive long-term equity awards pursuant to the terms of the 2006 Incentive
Compensation Plan (the 2006 Plan). Awards may also be granted outside of the 2006 Plan to the
extent those grants are permitted by the NASDAQ rules. The Compensation Committee administers the
2006 Plan and establishes the rules for all awards granted thereunder, including grant guidelines,
vesting schedules, and other provisions. The Compensation Committee reviews these rules from time
to time and considers, among other things, the interests of the stockholders, market conditions,
information provided by independent advisors, performance objectives, and recommendations made by
the Chief Executive Officer.
The board of directors or the Compensation Committee reviews awards for all employees. The
Compensation Committee has established a process where the Compensation Committee reviews the
recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer for executives (other than himself) and other
employees, modifies the proposed grants in certain circumstances, and approves the awards effective
as of the date of its approval.
The exercise price of stock option grants are set at 100% of the closing market price of a
share of Company common stock on the date the board of directors or Compensation Committee approves
the grants. For new hire awards, the Compensation Committee or the board of directors generally
reviews the recommendation of management at the board or committee meeting after the participants
hire date and modifies and approves the awards effective as of the date of the Committees or
boards approval.
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Impact of Tax and Accounting
As a general matter, the Compensation Committee takes into account the various tax and
accounting implications of the compensation vehicles employed by us.
When determining amounts of long-term incentive grants to executives and employees, the
Compensation Committee examines the accounting cost associated with the grants. Under FAS 123(R),
grants of stock options and restricted stock units result in an accounting charge for us equal to
the grant date fair value of those securities. For restricted stock units, the accounting cost is
generally equal to the fair market value of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of
the award. The cost is then amortized over the requisite service period. With respect to stock
options, we calculate the grant date fair value based on the Black-Scholes formula with an
adjustment for possible forfeitures and amortize that value as compensation expense over the
vesting period.
Section 162(m) of the Code does not permit publicly traded companies to take income tax
deductions for compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer and certain other executive
officers to the extent that compensation exceeds $1 million per officer in any taxable year and
does not otherwise qualify as performance-based compensation. The 2006 Plan is structured so that
the compensation deemed paid to an executive officer in connection with the exercise of stock
options granted under the 2006 Plan should qualify as performance-based compensation not subject to
the $1 million limitation. In addition, awards of restricted stock units made under the 2006 Plan
may or may not qualify as performance-based compensation.
The Compensation Committee will continue to consider steps that might be in the Companys best
interests to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code. However, in establishing the cash and equity
incentive compensation programs for the Named Executive Officers, the Compensation Committee
believes that the potential deductibility of the compensation payable under those programs should
be only one of a number of relevant factors taken into consideration, and not the sole or primary
factor. The Compensation Committee believes that cash and equity incentive compensation must be
maintained at the requisite level to attract and retain the executive officers essential to the
Companys financial success, even if all or part of that compensation may not be deductible by
reason of the limitations of Section 162(m) of the Code.
REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our compensation committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis included in this proxy statement. Based on such review and discussion, the
Compensation Committee recommended to our board of directors, and our board of directors approved,
that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement.
Thomas T. Edman, Chairman
Robert E. Klatell
John G. Mayer
Robert E. Klatell
John G. Mayer
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, our compensation committee consisted of
Messrs. Edman, Klatell, and Mayer. None of these individuals had any contractual or other
relationships with us during such fiscal year except as directors. No interlocking relationship
exists between any member of our compensation committee and any member of any other companys board
of directors or compensation committee.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Fiscal Year 2007 Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth compensation information for the Companys Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer and three other most highly compensated executive officers who
were serving as executive officers during 2007 (collectively, the Named Executive Officers) in
respect of fiscal year 2007.
Non-Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Option | Incentive | All Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name and | Bonus | Awards | Awards | Plan | Compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principal | Salary | ($) | ($) | ($) | Compensation | ($) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Year | ($) | (1) | (2) | (3) | ($) (4) (5) | (6) | ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder
CEO
|
2007 | $ | 487,692 | | $ | 122,702 | $ | 281,196 | $ | 416,952 | $ | 9,000 | $ | 1,317,542 | ||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 386,539 | | | 180,378 | 596,000 | 2,200 | 1,165,117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Steven W. Richards
CFO
|
2007 | 251,154 | | 72,441 | 142,672 | 180,092 | 9,000 | 655,359 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 200,769 | | | 85,283 | 232,000 | 2,008 | 520,060 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shane S. Whiteside
COO
|
2007 | 298,462 | | 72,441 | 161,782 | 211,541 | 9,000 | 753,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 235,827 | | | 103,914 | 260,420 | 1,897 | 602,058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder
EVP
|
2007 | 337,896 | 200,000 | 59,730 | 96,560 | 164,543 | 9,000 | 867,729 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 51,269 | 50,000 | | 14,762 | 13,192 | 129,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
O. Clay Swain
SVP
|
2007 | 193,354 | | 56,165 | 136,639 | 127,463 | 9,000 | 522,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marketing |
2006 | 187,168 | | | 89,388 | 211,700 | 1,466 | 489,722 |
(1) | Mr. Soder commenced his employment with us on October 28, 2006, and received a signing bonus of $50,000. He also received a retention bonus of $200,000 in 2007. | |
(2) | The amounts shown in the Stock Awards column do not reflect compensation actually received by the Named Executive Officers. Instead, these amounts reflect the compensation expense we recognized in 2007 related to restricted stock units awarded in 2007 to the Named Executive Officers, as determined pursuant to FAS 123(R). For a discussion of valuation assumptions, see Note 11 to our 2007 consolidated financial statements. | |
(3) | The amounts shown in the Option Awards column do not reflect compensation actually received by the Named Executive Officers. Instead, these amounts reflect the compensation expense we recognized in the year shown related to stock options awarded in 2006 and prior years to the Named Executive Officers, as determined pursuant to FAS 123(R). For a discussion of valuation assumptions, see Note 11 to our 2007 consolidated financial statements. | |
(4) | For the year 2006, the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation listed on this table represents a bonus paid in 2007 based on our performance in 2006. | |
(5) | For the year 2007, the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation listed on this table represents an integration bonus paid in 2007, plus a bonus paid in 2008, based on our performance in 2007. | |
(6) | Represents matching contributions by us under our 401(k) plan. |
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Fiscal Year 2007 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table sets forth information concerning awards of stock options and restricted
stock made to each of the Named Executive Officers during fiscal year 2007.
All | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Option Awards: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated Future Payouts Under | Stock Awards: | Number of | Exercise | Grant Date Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Equity Incentive Plan | Number of Shares | Securities | or Base | Value of Stock and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Award | of Stock | Underlying | Price of Stock | Option Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Named Executive | Grant | Threshold | Target | Maximum | or Units | Options | Awards | ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Officer | Date | ($)(1) | ($)(1) | ($)(1) | (#) | (#) | ($/Sh) | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
| $ | 52,000 | $ | 364,000 | $ | 774,800 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | 45,644 | | $ | 10.58 | $ | 482,914 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Steven W. Richards |
| 27,000 | 148,500 | 313,200 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | 26,946 | | $ | 10.58 | 285,089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
| 32,000 | 176,000 | 371,200 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | 26,946 | | $ | 10.58 | 285,089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder |
| 33,000 | 181,500 | 382,800 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | 22,220 | | $ | 10.58 | 235,088 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
O. Clay Swain |
| 19,500 | 107,250 | 226,200 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | 20,892 | | $ | 10.58 | 221,037 |
(1) | Represents threshold, target and maximum opportunity under the Companys annual cash bonus program for fiscal year 2007. Our annual cash bonus program is discussed under the caption 2007 Annual Cash Bonus Program in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis. | |
(2) | The value of a restricted stock unit is based on the closing market price on date of grant, as determined pursuant to FAS 123(R). The value for all restricted stock units granted to the Named Executive Officers is equal to 100% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the grant date. |
Employment Agreements with Named Executive Officers
Effective December 1, 2005, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Alder. Pursuant
to the agreement, Mr. Alder will continue to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer for
an initial term expiring December 1, 2008, which initial term shall be automatically renewed for
additional one-year terms, unless timely notice of non-renewal is given by either Mr. Alder or the
Company. Mr. Alder receives a base salary, currently $586,000, which may be increased from time to
time at the discretion of the board of directors. In addition, if Mr. Alders employment is
terminated by (1) us without cause, or (2) by Mr. Alder for good reason, other than in
connection with a change of control, Mr. Alder would be entitled to receive an amount in cash
equal to 18 months of his base salary, payable in equal installments on the same payment dates as
such base salary payments would have otherwise been paid for the 18 months following such
termination. In the event of a change in control, the vesting of any stock options or restricted
stock units held by Mr. Alder that are assumed by the acquirer would be immediately accelerated if
Mr. Alders employment is terminated by the acquirer for cause or by Mr. Alder for good reason
within 12 months after the change in control.
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Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Soders October 2006 offer letter, he will receive a base salary
of $330,000, which may be increased from time to time at the discretion of our board of directors.
In addition, Mr. Soder was granted 60,000 stock options and a $50,000 signing bonus. The offer
letter provides that Mr. Soder will receive a retention bonus of $200,000 on October 28, 2007 and
$150,000 on October 28, 2008 provided that Mr. Soder remains employed with us through such
respective dates. In the event the Company terminates Mr. Soders employment without cause (1)
prior to October 28, 2007, he will be entitled to receive two years salary ($660,000) and
accelerated payment of any unpaid bonus; (2) after October 28, 2007 and prior to October 28, 2008,
he will be entitled to receive one years salary ($345,000) and accelerated payment of any unpaid
bonus; and (3) after October 28, 2008 he will be entitled to receive six months salary ($172,500)
and accelerated payment of any unpaid bonus. In the event Mr. Soders employment is terminated
following a change of control, the vesting of any stock options and restricted stock units held by
him and the payment of any unpaid bonus will be accelerated.
2006 Incentive Compensation Plan
The material features of the 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2006 Plan) are outlined below.
Awards
The terms of the 2006 Plan provide for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights,
restricted stock, restricted stock units, bonus stock, dividend equivalents, other stock related
awards, and performance awards that may be settled in cash, stock, or other property.
Shares available for awards
The total number of shares of our common stock that may be subject to awards under the 2006
Plan is equal to 3,000,000 shares, plus (i) any shares available for issuance and not subject to an
award under the 2000 Plan or the Management Plan, (ii) the number of shares with respect to which
awards granted under the 2006 Plan, 2000 Plan, and the Management Plan terminate without the
issuance of the shares or where the shares are forfeited or repurchased; (iii) with respect to
awards granted under the 2006 Plan, 2000 Plan and the Management Plan, the number of shares which
are not issued as a result of the award being settled for cash or otherwise not issued in
connection with the exercise or payment of the award; and (iv) the number of shares that are
surrendered or withheld in payment of the exercise price of any award or any tax withholding
requirements in connection with any award granted under the 2006 Plan, 2000 Plan and the Management
Plan.
Limitations on awards
The 2006 Plan imposes individual limitations on certain awards, in part to comply with Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Under these limitations, no more than 1,000,000
shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under the 2006 Plan may be granted to an
individual during any fiscal year pursuant to any stock options or stock appreciation rights
granted under the 2006 Plan and no more than 1,000,000 shares of our common stock reserved for
issuance under the 2006 Plan may be granted to an individual during any fiscal year pursuant to all
awards other than stock options or stock appreciation rights granted under the 2006 Plan. The
maximum amount that may be earned by any one participant as a performance award (payable in cash)
or other cash award is $5,000,000 per calendar year. No outstanding options may be repriced
without stockholder approval (that is, we cannot amend an outstanding option to lower the exercise
price or exchange an outstanding option for a new option with a lower exercise price without
stockholder approval). In addition, the 2006 Plan prohibits us from exchanging an outstanding
option with an exercise price above the then current fair market value of our common stock for
cash, other awards, or other property.
Capitalization adjustments
In the event that a dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, shares of common stock,
or other property), recapitalization, forward or reverse split, reorganization, merger,
consolidation, spin-off, combination, repurchase, share exchange, liquidation, dissolution, or
other similar corporate transaction or event affects our common stock or our other securities or
the securities of any other issuer, so that an adjustment, substitution, or
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exchange is determined to be appropriate by the plan administrator, then the plan
administrator will adjust any or all of the following as the plan administrator deems appropriate:
(1) the kind and number of shares available under the 2006 Plan, (2) the kind and number of shares
subject to limitations on awards described in the preceding paragraph, (3) the kind and number of
shares subject to all outstanding awards, (4) the exercise price, grant price, or purchase price
relating to any award, and (5) other affected terms of awards.
Eligibility
The persons eligible to receive awards under the 2006 Plan consist of officers, directors,
employees, and independent contractors. However, incentive stock options may be granted under the
2006 Plan only to our employees, including our officers who are employees.
Administration
Our board of directors will administer the 2006 Plan unless it delegates administration of the
2006 Plan to one or more committees of our board of directors. Together, our board of directors
and any committee(s) delegated to administer the 2006 Plan are referred to as the plan
administrator. If a committee is delegated to administer the 2006 Plan, then the committee members
may be non-employee directors as defined by Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act, outside
directors for purposes of Section 162(m), and independent as defined by Nasdaq or any other
national securities exchange on which any of our securities may be listed for trading in the
future. Subject to the terms of the 2006 Plan, the plan administrator is authorized to select
eligible persons to receive awards, determine the type and number of awards to be granted and the
number of shares of our common stock to which awards will relate, specify times at which awards
will be exercisable or may be settled (including performance conditions that may be required as a
condition thereof), set other terms and conditions of awards, prescribe forms of award agreements,
interpret and specify rules and regulations relating to the 2006 Plan, and make all other
determinations that may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the 2006 Plan. The
plan administrator may amend the terms of outstanding awards, in its discretion. Any amendment
that adversely affects the rights of the award recipient, however, must receive the approval of
such recipient.
Stock options and stock appreciation rights
The plan administrator is authorized to grant stock options, including both incentive stock
options and non-qualified stock options. In addition, the plan administrator is authorized to
grant stock appreciation rights, which entitle the participant to receive the appreciation in our
common stock between the grant date and the exercise date of the stock appreciation right. The
plan administrator determines the exercise price per share subject to an option and the grant price
of a stock appreciation right. The per share exercise price of an incentive stock option, however,
must not be less than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the grant date. The plan
administrator generally will fix the maximum term of each option or stock appreciation right, the
times at which each stock option or stock appreciation right will be exercisable, and provisions
requiring forfeiture of unexercised stock options or stock appreciation rights at or following
termination of employment or service, except that no incentive stock option may have a term
exceeding ten years. Stock options may be exercised by payment of the exercise price in any form
of legal consideration specified by the plan administrator, including cash, shares (including
cancellation of a portion of the shares subject to the award), outstanding awards or other property
having a fair market value equal to the exercise price. Options may also be exercisable in
connection with a broker-assisted sales transaction (a cashless exercise) as determined by the
plan administrator. The plan administrator determines methods of exercise and settlement and other
terms of the stock appreciation rights.
Restricted Stock and Stock Units
The plan administrator is authorized to grant restricted stock and stock units. Restricted
stock is a grant of shares of common stock, which may not be sold or disposed of and which may be
forfeited in the event of certain terminations of employment or service, prior to the end of a
restricted period specified by the plan administrator. A participant granted restricted stock
generally has all of the rights of one of our stockholders, unless otherwise determined by the plan
administrator. An award of a stock unit confers upon a participant the right to receive shares of
common stock at the end of a specified period, and may be subject to possible forfeiture of the
award in the event of certain terminations of employment prior to the end of a specified period.
Prior to settlement, an award of a stock
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unit carries no voting or dividend rights or other rights associated with share ownership,
although dividend equivalents may be granted, as discussed below.
Dividend Equivalents
The plan administrator is authorized to grant dividend equivalents conferring on participants
the right to receive, currently or on a deferred basis, cash, shares of common stock, other awards,
or other property equal in value to dividends paid on a specific number of shares of common stock
or other periodic payments. Dividend equivalents may be granted alone or in connection with
another award, may be paid currently or on a deferred basis and, if deferred, may be deemed to have
been reinvested in additional shares of common stock, awards or otherwise as specified by the plan
administrator. Currently, there are no outstanding dividend equivalent awards, either with other
outstanding awards under any of our incentive compensation plans or as stand-alone awards.
Bonus Stock and Awards in Lieu of Cash Obligations
The plan administrator is authorized to grant shares of common stock as a bonus free of
restrictions for services performed for us or to grant shares of common stock or other awards in
lieu of our obligations to pay cash under the 2006 Plan or other plans or compensatory
arrangements, subject to such terms as the plan administrator may specify.
Other Stock Based Awards
The plan administrator is authorized to grant awards under the 2006 Plan that are denominated
or payable in, valued by reference to, or otherwise based on or related to shares of common stock.
Such awards might include convertible or exchangeable debt securities, other rights convertible or
exchangeable into shares of common stock, purchase rights for shares of common stock, awards with
value and payment contingent upon our performance or any other factors designated by the plan
administrator, and awards valued by reference to the book value of shares of our common stock or
the value of securities of or the performance of specified subsidiaries or business units. The
plan administrator determines the terms and conditions of such awards.
Performance Awards
The right of a participant to exercise or receive a grant or settlement of an award, and the
timing thereof, may be subject to such performance conditions, including subjective individual
goals, as may be specified by the plan administrator. In addition, the 2006 Plan authorizes
specific performance awards, which represent a conditional right to receive cash, shares of our
common stock, or other awards upon achievement of certain pre-established performance goals and
subjective individual goals during a specified fiscal year. Performance awards granted to persons
whom the plan administrator expects will, for the year in which a deduction arises, be covered
employees (as defined below) may, if and to the extent intended by the plan administrator, be
subject to provisions that should qualify such awards as performance based compensation not
subject to the limitation on tax deductibility by us under Section 162(m). For purposes of Section
162(m), the term covered employee means our chief executive officer and our four highest
compensated officers as of the end of a taxable year as disclosed in our SEC filings. If and to
the extent required under Section 162(m), any power or authority relating to a performance award
intended to qualify under Section 162(m) is to be exercised by a committee that qualifies under
Section 162(m), rather than our board of directors.
Subject to the requirements of the 2006 Plan, the plan administrator will determine
performance award terms, including the required levels of performance with respect to specified
business criteria, the corresponding amounts payable upon achievement of such levels of
performance, termination and forfeiture provisions, and the form of settlement. One or more of the
following business criteria based on our consolidated financial statements, and/or those of its
affiliates, or for its business units (except with respect to the total stockholder return and
earnings per share criteria), will be used by the plan administrator in establishing performance
goals for performance awards designed to comply with the performance-based compensation exception
to Section 162(m): (1) earnings per share; (2) revenues or gross margins; (3) cash flow; (4)
operating margin; (5) return on net assets, investment, capital, or equity; (6) economic value
added; (7) direct contribution; (8) net income; pretax earnings; earnings before interest
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and taxes; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; earnings after
interest expense and before extraordinary or special items; operating income; income before
interest income or expense, unusual items and income taxes, local, state or federal and excluding
budgeted and actual bonuses which might be paid under any of our ongoing bonus plans; (9) working
capital; (10) management of fixed costs or variable costs; (11) identification or consummation of
investment opportunities or completion of specified projects in accordance with corporate business
plans, including strategic mergers, acquisitions or divestitures; (12) total stockholder return;
and (13) debt reduction. For covered employees, the performance goals and the determination of
their achievement shall be made in accordance with Section 162(m). The plan administrator is
authorized to adjust performance conditions and other terms of awards in response to unusual or
nonrecurring events, or in response to changes in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting
principles.
Other Terms of Awards
Awards may be settled in the form of cash, shares of our common stock, other awards, or other
property in the discretion of the plan administrator. Awards under the 2006 Plan are generally
granted without a requirement that the participant pay consideration in the form of cash or
property for the grant (as distinguished from the exercise), except to the extent required by law.
The plan administrator may require or permit participants to defer the settlement of all or part of
an award in accordance with such terms and conditions as the plan administrator may establish,
including payment or crediting of interest or dividend equivalents on deferred amounts, and the
crediting of earnings, gains, and losses based on deemed investment of deferred amounts in
specified investment vehicles. The plan administrator is authorized to place cash, shares of our
common stock, or other property in trusts or make other arrangements to provide for payment of our
obligations under the 2006 plan. The plan administrator may condition any payment relating to an
award on the withholding of taxes and may provide that a portion of any shares of our common stock
or other property to be distributed will be withheld (or previously acquired shares of our common
stock or other property be surrendered by the participant) to satisfy withholding and other tax
obligations. Awards granted under the 2006 plan generally may not be pledged or otherwise
encumbered and are not transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, or
to a designated beneficiary upon the participants death, except that the plan administrator may,
in its discretion, permit transfers of awards subject to any applicable legal restrictions.
Acceleration of Vesting; Change in Control
The plan administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the vesting, exercisability, lapsing
of restrictions, or expiration of deferral of any award, including if we undergo a change in
control, as defined in the 2006 Plan. In addition, the plan administrator may provide that the
performance goals relating to any performance-based award will be deemed to have been met upon the
occurrence of any change in control. The award agreement may provide for the vesting of an award
upon a change of control, including vesting if a participant is terminated by us or our successor
without cause or terminates for good reason.
To the extent we undergo a corporate transaction (as defined in the 2006 Plan), the 2006 Plan
provides that outstanding awards may be assumed, substituted for or continued in accordance with
their terms. If the awards are not assumed, substituted for or continued, to the extent
applicable, such awards will terminate immediately prior to the close of the corporate transaction.
The plan administrator may, in its discretion, either cancel the outstanding awards in exchange
for a cash payment or vest all or part of the award contingent on the corporate transaction. With
respect to a corporate transaction after which our stockholders immediately prior to the corporate
transaction own 90% or more of the successor company after the corporate transaction, awards under
the 2006 Plan must be assumed, continued, or substituted for.
Amendment and Termination
Our board of directors may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the 2006 Plan or
the plan administrators authority to grant awards without further stockholder approval, except
stockholder approval will be obtained for any amendment or alteration if such approval is deemed
necessary and advisable by our board of directors. Unless earlier terminated by our board of
directors, the 2006 Plan will terminate on the earlier of (1) ten years after the later of (x) the
adoption by our board of directors of the 2006 Plan and (y) the approval of an increase in the
number of shares reserved under the 2006 Plan by our board of directors (contingent upon such
increase being
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approved by our stockholders) and (2) such time as no shares of our common stock remain
available for issuance under the 2006 Plan and no further rights or obligations with respect to
outstanding awards are outstanding under the 2006 Plan. Amendments to the 2006 Plan or any award
require the consent of the affected participant if the amendment has a material adverse effect on
the participant.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2007
The following table sets forth the outstanding equity awards held by the Named Executive
Officers as of December 31, 2007.
Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Option Awards | Number | Market | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | Number | of | Value of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
of | of | Shares or | Shares or | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities | Securities | Units of | Units of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Underlying | Underlying | Stock | Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unexercised | Unexercised | Option | That Have | That Have | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Options | Exercise | Option | Not | Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(#) | (#) | Price | Expiration | Vested | Vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Name | Grant Date | Exercisable | Unexercisable | ($) | Date | (#) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder (1) |
9/20/2000 | 100,000 | | $ | 16.00 | 09/20/10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3/11/2002 | 25,000 | | $ | 10.15 | 03/11/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/30/2002 | 28,354 | | $ | 2.76 | 12/30/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/17/2003 | 210,000 | | $ | 13.68 | 12/17/13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1/27/2005 | 17,375 | | $ | 8.98 | 01/27/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/5/2005 | 8,688 | 8,687 | $ | 7.77 | 05/05/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/3/2005 | 8,688 | 8,687 | $ | 6.86 | 08/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/3/2005 | 8,688 | 8,687 | $ | 8.67 | 11/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2/14/2006 | 4,344 | 13,031 | $ | 12.97 | 02/14/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/4/2006 | 7,302 | 21,906 | $ | 16.82 | 05/04/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/1/2006 | 7,302 | 21,906 | $ | 10.58 | 08/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/1/2006 | 7,303 | 21,906 | $ | 11.71 | 11/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | | 45,644 | $ | 532,209 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Steven W. Richards
(1) |
9/20/2000 | 4,000 | | $ | 16.00 | 09/20/10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3/11/2002 | 4,800 | | $ | 10.15 | 03/11/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/30/2002 | 9,200 | | $ | 2.76 | 12/30/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/17/2003 | 40,000 | | $ | 13.68 | 12/17/13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/5/2005 | 1,188 | 2,374 | $ | 7.77 | 05/05/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/3/2005 | 1,188 | 2,374 | $ | 6.86 | 08/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/3/2005 | 2,376 | 2,374 | $ | 8.67 | 11/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2/14/2006 | 2,375 | 7,125 | $ | 12.97 | 02/14/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/4/2006 | 4,209 | 12,624 | $ | 16.82 | 05/04/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/1/2006 | 4,209 | 12,624 | $ | 10.58 | 08/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/1/2006 | 4,209 | 12,625 | $ | 11.71 | 11/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | | 26,946 | $ | 314,190 |
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Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Option Awards | Number | Market | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | Number | of | Value of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
of | of | Shares or | Shares or | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities | Securities | Units of | Units of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Underlying | Underlying | Stock | Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unexercised | Unexercised | Option | That Have | That Have | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Options | Exercise | Option | Not | Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(#) | (#) | Price | Expiration | Vested | Vested | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Name | Grant Date | Exercisable | Unexercisable | ($) | Date | (#) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shane S. Whiteside
(1) |
9/20/2000 | 35,626 | | $ | 16.00 | 09/20/10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12/30/2002 | 8,000 | | $ | 2.76 | 12/30/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/17/2003 | 110,000 | | $ | 13.68 | 12/17/13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/5/2005 | | 4,750 | $ | 7.77 | 05/05/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/3/2005 | | 4,750 | $ | 6.86 | 08/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/3/2005 | 2,375 | 4,750 | $ | 8.67 | 11/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2/14/2006 | 2,375 | 7,125 | $ | 12.97 | 02/14/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/4/2006 | 4,209 | 12,624 | $ | 16.82 | 05/04/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/1/2006 | 4,209 | 12,624 | $ | 10.58 | 08/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/1/2006 | 4,209 | 12,625 | $ | 11.71 | 11/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | | 26,946 | $ | 314,190 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder (2) |
11/1/2006 | 15,000 | 45,000 | $ | 11.71 | 11/01/16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | | 22,220 | $ | 259,085 | |||||||||||||||||||||
O. Clay Swain (1) |
9/20/2000 | 64,126 | | $ | 16.00 | 09/20/10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3/11/2002 | 16,000 | | $ | 10.15 | 03/11/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/30/2002 | 5,000 | | $ | 2.76 | 12/30/12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12/17/2003 | 110,000 | | $ | 13.68 | 12/17/13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1/27/2005 | 9,500 | | $ | 8.98 | 01/27/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/5/2005 | 1,899 | 4,750 | $ | 7.77 | 05/05/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/3/2005 | | 4,750 | $ | 6.86 | 08/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/3/2005 | 4,750 | 4,750 | $ | 8.67 | 11/03/15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2/14/2006 | 2,375 | 7,125 | $ | 12.97 | 02/14/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5/4/2006 | 3,375 | 10,125 | $ | 16.82 | 05/04/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8/1/2006 | 3,375 | 10,125 | $ | 10.58 | 08/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11/1/2006 | 3,375 | 10,125 | $ | 11.71 | 11/01/16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3/6/2007 | | | | | 20,892 | $ | 243,601 |
(1) | The options that were granted on May 5, 2005, August 3, 2005, November 3, 2005 and remaining unexercisable as of December 31, 2007 will fully vest on May 5, 2009, August 3, 2009, and November 3, 2009, respectively. The options that were granted on February 14, 2006, May 4, 2006, August 1, 2006, November 1, 2006 and remaining unexercisable as of December 31, 2007 will fully vest on February 14, 2010, May 4, 2010, August 1, 2010 and November 1, 2010, respectively. One-third of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2007 will vest on March 6, 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively. | |
(2) | One-third of the options granted on November 1, 2006 or 15,000 shares will vest on November 1, 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively. One-third of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2007 will vest on March 6, 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively. |
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Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal Year 2007
The following table sets forth information concerning value realized by each of the Named
Executive Officers upon the exercise of stock options and the vesting of stock awards during fiscal
year 2007.
Option Awards | Stock Awards | |||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Value Realized on | Number of Shares | Value Realized on | |||||||||||||
Acquired on | Exercise | Acquired on Vesting | Vesting | |||||||||||||
Named Executive Officer | Exercise (#) | ($)(1) | (#) | ($) | ||||||||||||
Kenton K. Alder |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Steven W. Richards |
24,864 | $ | 206,824 | | | |||||||||||
Shane S. Whiteside |
82,817 | 565,055 | | | ||||||||||||
Douglas L. Soder |
| | | | ||||||||||||
O. Clay Swain |
20,013 | 180,880 | | |
(1) | The value realized equals the difference between the option exercise price and the fair market value of our common stock on the date of exercise, multiplied by the number of shares issued upon exercise of the options. |
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control at Fiscal Year-End 2007
Effective December 1, 2005, we entered into change of control severance agreements with each
of Steven W. Richards, our Chief Financial Officer; O. Clay Swain, our Senior Vice President -
Marketing; and Shane S. Whiteside, our Chief Operating Officer. Under the terms of the agreements,
if the executives employment is terminated by (1) us without cause during a pending change in
control or within 12 months following a change in control, or (2) by the executive for good
reason within 12 months following a change in control, the executive would be entitled to receive
an amount in cash equal to 12 months of the executives annual base salary. In addition, the
vesting of any stock options assumed by the acquirer would be accelerated.
The following tables set forth certain information regarding potential payments and other
benefits that would have been provided to each of the Named Executive Officers upon a change in
control of the Company and/or upon a termination of the Named Executive Officers employment at
fiscal year-end 2007.
Kenton K. Alder
Termination Without | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cause or by | ||||||||||||||||||||
Executive for Good | ||||||||||||||||||||
Termination | Voluntary | Termination Without | Reason During Post | |||||||||||||||||
Executive Benefits (1) | for Cause | Termination | Cause | Change in Control | Change in Control | |||||||||||||||
Annual Cash Bonus Program |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 341,952 | ||||||||||
Accelerated Stock Options |
| | 24,522 | 58,624 | 125,123 | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated Restricted
Stock Units |
| | 133,052 | 177,407 | 532,209 | |||||||||||||||
Severance |
| | 780,000 | | 780,000 |
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Steven W. Richards
Termination Without | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cause or by | ||||||||||||||||||||
Executive for Good | ||||||||||||||||||||
Termination | Voluntary | Termination Without | Reason During Post | |||||||||||||||||
Executive Benefits (1) | for Cause | Termination | Cause | Change in Control | Change in Control | |||||||||||||||
Annual Cash Bonus Program |
$ | | $ | | $ | 130,092 | $ | | $ | 130,092 | ||||||||||
Accelerated Stock Options |
| | 7,500 | 18,409 | 41,362 | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated Restricted
Stock Units |
| | 78,542 | 104,730 | 314,190 | |||||||||||||||
Severance |
| | 270,000 | | 270,000 |
Shane S. Whiteside
Termination Without | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cause or by | ||||||||||||||||||||
Executive for Good | ||||||||||||||||||||
Termination | Voluntary | Termination Without | Reason During Post | |||||||||||||||||
Executive Benefits (1) | for Cause | Termination | Cause | Change in Control | Change in Control | |||||||||||||||
Annual Cash Bonus Program |
$ | | $ | | $ | 161,541 | $ | | $ | 161,541 | ||||||||||
Accelerated Stock Options |
| | 13,484 | 32,285 | 69,114 | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated Restricted
Stock Units |
| | 78,542 | 104,730 | 314,190 | |||||||||||||||
Severance |
| | 320,000 | | 320,000 |
Douglas L. Soder
Termination Without | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cause or by | ||||||||||||||||||||
Executive for Good | ||||||||||||||||||||
Termination | Voluntary | Termination Without | Reason During Post | |||||||||||||||||
Executive Benefits (1) | for Cause | Termination | Cause | Change in Control | Change in Control | |||||||||||||||
Annual Cash Bonus Program |
$ | | $ | | $ | 164,543 | $ | | $ | 164,543 | ||||||||||
Accelerated Stock Options |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated Restricted
Stock Units |
| | 64,771 | 86,366 | 259,085 | |||||||||||||||
Retention Bonus |
| | 150,000 | | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||
Severance |
| | 330,000 | | 330,000 |
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O. Clay Swain
Termination Without | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cause or by | ||||||||||||||||||||
Executive for Good | ||||||||||||||||||||
Termination | Voluntary | Termination Without | Reason During Post | |||||||||||||||||
Executive Benefits (1) | for Cause | Termination | Cause | Change in Control | Change in Control | |||||||||||||||
Annual Cash Bonus Program |
$ | | $ | | $ | 94,963 | $ | | $ | 94,963 | ||||||||||
Accelerated Stock Options |
| | 13,185 | 31,385 | 66,415 | |||||||||||||||
Accelerated Restricted
Stock Units |
| | 60,900 | 81,200 | 243,601 | |||||||||||||||
Severance |
| | 195,000 | | 195,000 |
(1) | The table does not include amounts for stock option awards or restricted stock units that are fully vested, earned salary, and accrued vacation as those items are earned and due to the employee regardless of such termination or change in control events. It also does not include amounts payable under life insurance coverage, our accidental death and dismemberment coverage or our business travel accident coverage, which are programs available to all employees. Each form of payment is mutually exclusive based on the individual circumstances or events and therefore represents a single payment and should not be added together. |
Directors Compensation
Members of our board of directors who are also employees are not separately compensated for
their services as directors. Mr. Alder, the only director who is also an employee, did not receive
separate compensation for his services as a director during fiscal year 2007.
Our non-employee directors receive the following compensation: an annual cash retainer of
$24,000, a $1,500 payment per board meeting, a $750 payment for each committee meeting, and
reimbursement of expenses relating to the board meetings. In addition, the chairman of the board
receives an annual cash retainer of $30,000, and the chairmen of our various board committees
receive annual cash retainers as follows: $10,000 to the audit committee chairman, $7,500 to the
compensation committee chairman, and $5,000 to the nominating and corporate governance committee
chairman.
Upon initial election, each non-employee director receives an option to purchase 20,000 shares
of our common stock. The options provided to the non-employee directors expire on the grant dates
tenth anniversary and vest over a four year period. At each annual meeting of stockholders, each
non-employee director who has served as a director for the previous six months receives restricted
stock units having a fair value on the award date of $60,000. The restricted stock units awarded
to the non-employee directors vest over one year and delivery of the underlying shares of common
stock is deferred until one year after retirement from the board of directors.
Director Stock Ownership Guidelines
Our board of directors recognizes that stock ownership by directors may strengthen their
commitment to the long-term future of our Company and further align their interests with those of
our stockholders. Accordingly, our Corporate Governance Guidelines require our independent
directors to beneficially own shares of our common stock (including shares owned outright, unvested
shares, restricted stock units, and stock options) having a value of at least three times their
annual retainer.
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2007 Director Compensation
The following table sets forth the compensation earned by the Companys directors in respect
of their services as such during fiscal year 2007.
Fees Earned or | ||||||||||||||||
Paid in Cash | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Total | |||||||||||||
Name | ($) | ($)(1) | ($)(2)(3) | ($) | ||||||||||||
Robert E. Klatell |
$ | 79,250 | $ | 29,277 | $ | 17,716 | $ | 126,243 | ||||||||
James K. Bass |
44,250 | 29,277 | 22,044 | 95,571 | ||||||||||||
Richard P. Beck |
55,750 | 29,277 | 22,044 | 107,071 | ||||||||||||
Thomas T. Edman |
50,250 | 29,277 | 17,716 | 97,243 | ||||||||||||
John G. Mayer |
48,750 | 29,277 | 22,044 | 100,071 |
(1) | The amounts shown in the Stock Awards column do not reflect compensation actually received by the non-employee directors. Instead, these amounts reflect the compensation expense we recognized in 2007 related to restricted stock units awarded in 2007 to the non-employee directors, as determined pursuant to FAS 123(R). For a discussion of valuation assumptions, see Note 11 to our 2007 consolidated financial statements. The fair value of the stock awards is $60,000. | |
(2) | The amounts shown in the Option Awards column do not reflect compensation actually received by the non-employee directors. Instead, these amounts reflect the compensation expense recognized in 2007 related to stock options awarded in 2006 and prior years to the non-employee directors, as determined pursuant to FAS 123(R). For a discussion of valuation assumptions, see Note 11 to our 2007 consolidated financial statements. | |
(3) | As of December 31, 2007, Mr. Klatell had 28,000 options outstanding and 24,001 options exercisable; Mr. Bass had 44,000 options outstanding and 36,001 options exercisable; Mr. Beck had 40,000 options outstanding and 32,001 options exercisable; Mr. Edman had 28,000 options outstanding and 24,001 options exercisable; Mr. Mayer had 44,000 options outstanding and 36,001 options exercisable. |
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth information with respect to our common stock that may be issued
upon the exercise of stock options, warrants, and rights under our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan as of
December 31, 2007.
(c) | ||||||||||||
Number of | ||||||||||||
Securities | ||||||||||||
(a) | Remaining Available | |||||||||||
Number of | for Future Issuance | |||||||||||
Securities to be | (b) | Under Equity | ||||||||||
Issued Upon | Weighted Average | Compensation Plans | ||||||||||
Exercise of | Exercise Price of | (Excluding | ||||||||||
Outstanding | Outstanding | Securities | ||||||||||
Options, Warrants, | Options, Warrants, | Reflected in Column | ||||||||||
Plan Category | and Rights (1) | and Rights (2) | (a)) | |||||||||
Equity Compensation
Plans Approved by
Stockholders |
2,786,443 | $ | 11.97 | 6,191,222 | ||||||||
Equity Compensation
Plans Not Approved
by Stockholders |
| | | |||||||||
Total |
2,786,443 | $ | 11.97 | 6,191,222 | ||||||||
(1) | Includes 487,098 restricted stock units | |
(2) | The weighted average exercise prices does not take into account the 487,098 restricted stock units |
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board of directors has appointed an audit committee consisting of three independent
directors. All members of our audit committee are able to read and understand fundamental
financial statements, including our balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. At
least one member of our audit committee has past employment experience in finance or accounting,
requisite professional certification in accounting, or other comparable experience or background
which results in the individuals financial sophistication, including being or having been a chief
executive officer, chief financial officer, or other senior officer with financial oversight
responsibility. Our board of directors has determined that Messrs. Bass, Beck, and Mayer are
independent directors, as defined by NASDAQ Market Place Rule 4200(a)(14) and that Mr. Beck,
chairman, qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.
The primary responsibility of our audit committee is to assist our board of directors in
fulfilling its responsibility to oversee managements conduct of our financial reporting process,
including overseeing the financial reports and other financial information provided by us to
governmental or regulatory bodies (such as the SEC), the public, and other users thereof; our
systems of internal accounting and financial controls; and the annual independent audit of our
consolidated financial statements.
Management has the responsibility for our consolidated financial statements and the reporting
process, including the systems of internal controls. The independent registered public accounting
firm is responsible for auditing our consolidated financial statements and expressing an opinion on
the conformity of those audited consolidated financial statements with generally accepted
accounting principles.
In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, our audit committee reviewed our consolidated
audited financial statements with management and the independent registered public accounting firm.
Our audit committee discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm the matters
required to be discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 114, The Auditors Communication
with those Charged with Governance. This included a discussion of the independent registered
public accounting firms judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of our accounting
principles and such other matters as are required to be discussed with our audit committee under
generally accepted auditing standards. In addition, our audit committee received from the
independent registered public accounting firm written disclosures and the letter required by
Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence Discussion with Audit Committees. Our
audit committee also discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm their
independence from management and our company, including the matters covered by the written
disclosures and letter provided by the independent registered public accounting firm.
Our audit committee discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm the
overall scope and plans for their audits. Our audit committee met with the independent registered
public accounting firm, with and without management present, to discuss the results of their
examinations, their evaluations of our company, the internal controls, and the overall quality of
our financial reporting. The audit committee held eight meetings during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007.
Based on the reviews and discussions referred to above, our audit committee recommended to our
board of directors, and our board of directors approved, that our audited consolidated financial
statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 for
filing with the SEC.
This report has been furnished by the audit committee to our board of directors.
James K. Bass
Richard P. Beck, Chairman
John G. Mayer
Richard P. Beck, Chairman
John G. Mayer
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
During fiscal 2007, there were no transactions or series of similar transactions to which we
were or are a party that involved an amount exceeding $120,000 and in which any of our directors,
executive officers, holders of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, or any member of
the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons, had or will have a direct or indirect
material interest.
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
KPMG LLP was our independent registered public accountants for the years ended December 31,
2006 and 2007. We have appointed KPMG LLP to serve as our independent registered public
accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 and recommend that stockholders vote in
favor of the ratification of such appointment. In the event of a negative vote on such
ratification, our board of directors will reconsider its selection. We anticipate that
representatives of KPMG LLP will attend the annual meeting, will have the opportunity to make a
statement if they desire, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
Audit Fees
The following is a summary of fees, all of which were approved by the audit committee for
audit and other professional services during the period from January 1, 2006 through December 31,
2007:
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Audit fees |
$ | 2,341,000 | $ | 2,651,323 | ||||
Audit-related fees |
130,000 | 64,200 | ||||||
Tax fees |
| | ||||||
All other fees |
| | ||||||
Total |
$ | 2,471,000 | $ | 2,715,523 | ||||
Audit fees are fees that we paid to KPMG for the audits of our annual financial statements
and of internal control over financial reporting included in the Form 10-K, reviews of financial
statements included in Forms 10-Q, and audit procedures related to our 2006 acquisition of Tyco
Printed Circuit Group. Audit-related fees consist of due diligence services related to the
acquisition.
Pre-Approval Policy for Independent Registered Public Accountants Fees
In 2003, our audit committee adopted a formal policy concerning pre-approval of all services
to be provided by our independent registered public accountants. The policy requires that all
proposed services to be provided by KPMG LLP must be pre-approved by the audit committee before any
services are performed. This policy includes all audit, tax and consulting services that KPMG LLP
may provide to our company. In evaluating whether to engage KPMG LLP for non-audit services, our
audit committee considers whether the performance of services other than audit services is
compatible with maintaining the independence of KPMG LLP.
2007 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
We have mailed with this proxy statement a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K to each
stockholder of record as of March 14, 2008. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K is not incorporated
into this proxy statement and is not to be considered a part of these proxy soliciting materials or
subject to Regulations 14A or 14C or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. The information contained in the Report of the Compensation Committee of
the Board of Directors and Report of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors shall not be
deemed filed with the SEC or subject to Regulations 14A or 14C or to the liabilities of Section
18 of the Securities Exchange Act. If a stockholder requires an additional copy of our Annual
Report on Form 10-K, we will provide one, without charge, on the written request of any such
stockholder addressed to our corporate secretary at 2630 South Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, California
92704.
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 2009 ANNUAL MEETING
We must receive stockholder proposals that are intended to be presented at our annual meeting
of stockholders to be held during calendar year 2009 no later than December 5, 2008, in order to be
included in the proxy statement and form of proxy relating to such meeting. Pursuant to Rule 14a-4
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we intend to retain discretionary authority to vote
proxies with respect to stockholder proposals for which the proponent does not seek to have us
include the proposed matter in the proxy statement for the annual meeting to be held during
calendar year 2009, except in circumstances where (a) we receive notice of the proposed matter no
later than December 5, 2008, and (b) the proponent complies with the requirements set forth in Rule
14a-4.
OTHER MATTERS
As of the date of this proxy statement, we know of no matter that will be presented for
consideration at the annual meeting other than the election of directors and the ratification of
our independent registered public accountants. If, however, any other matter should properly come
before the annual meeting for action by stockholders, proxies in the enclosed form returned to us
will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the board of directors or, in the absence of
such a recommendation, in accordance with the judgment of the proxy holder.
By Order of the Board of Directors, |
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Steven W. Richards, Secretary | ||||
Santa Ana, California
April 4, 2008
April 4, 2008
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PROXY
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders - May 1, 2008
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
Annual Meeting of Stockholders - May 1, 2008
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
The undersigned hereby appoints Kenton K. Alder and Steven W. Richards, and each of them, with power to act without the other and with power of substitution, as proxies and attorneys-in-fact and hereby authorizes them to represent and vote, as provided on the other side, all the shares of TTM Technologies, Inc. Common Stock which the undersigned is entitled to vote, and, in their discretion, to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the company to be
held May 1, 2008, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof, with all powers which the undersigned would possess if present at such meeting.
(Continued, and to be marked, dated and signed, on the other side)
PLEASE DATE, SIGN, AND MAIL YOUR PROXY CARD IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. |
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FOR the nominees | WITHHOLD AUTHORITY | ||||||
1. | Election of Directors: | listed to the left (except as marked to the contrary below) |
to vote for the nominee(s) listed below |
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Nominees: 01 Kenton K. Alder 02 Richard P. Beck |
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Withheld for the nominees you list below: (Write that nominees name in the space provided below.)
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2. | Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008: |
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This Proxy will be voted as directed or, if no contrary direction is indicated, will be voted FOR the election of the directors and FOR the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accountants; and as said proxies deem advisable on such other matters as may come before the meeting. |
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