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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(770) 955-7070
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD MAY 19, 2011
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Manhattan Associates,
Inc. (the Company) will be held at 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, at 9:00
a.m., Atlanta, Georgia time, on Thursday, May 19, 2011 (the Annual Meeting), to consider and act
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a proposal to amend the Companys 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, to
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a non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Companys named
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a non-binding resolution to determine the frequency of future advisory votes on
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a proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31,
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such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any
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The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 31, 2011, as the record date
for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ David K. Dabbiere
David K. Dabbiere
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
April 15, 2011
Atlanta, Georgia
IMPORTANT
WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTE THROUGH THE
INTERNET, BY TELEPHONE, OR MARK, DATE AND SIGN THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND RETURN IT IN THE ENVELOPE
THAT HAS BEEN PROVIDED. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED FOR MAILING IN THE UNITED STATES. IN THE EVENT YOU
ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY REVOKE YOUR PROXY AND VOTE YOUR SHARES IN PERSON.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 19, 2011:
The proxy statement and annual report to shareholders are available at http://www.manh.com/proxy11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Proxy Statement
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To Be Held May 19, 2011
INFORMATION CONCERNING SOLICITATION AND VOTING
Shareholders Meeting
This Proxy Statement and the enclosed proxy card (Proxy) are furnished on behalf of the
Board of Directors of Manhattan Associates, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the Company, our or
we), to solicit proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Thursday, May
19, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., Atlanta, Georgia time (the Annual Meeting), or at any adjournment or
postponement thereof, for the purposes set forth herein and in the accompanying Notice of Annual
Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held at 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. The
Company intends to mail this Proxy Statement and the accompanying Proxy on or about April 15, 2011,
to all shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
Shareholders Entitled to Vote; Quorum
Only holders of record of the Companys $.01 par value per share common stock (the Common
Stock) at the close of business on March 31, 2011 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the
Annual Meeting. At the close of business on March 31, 2011, the Company had outstanding and
entitled to vote 21,619,572 shares of Common Stock. Each holder of record of Common Stock on such
date will be entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted upon at the Annual
Meeting. Any shareholder who signs and returns a Proxy has the power to revoke it at any time
before it is voted at the Annual Meeting by providing written notice of revocation to the Secretary
of the Company, by filing with the Secretary of the Company a Proxy bearing a later date, or by
voting through the Internet or by telephone or in person at the Annual Meeting.
The holders of a majority of the total shares of Common Stock outstanding on the record date,
whether present at the Annual Meeting in person, voting through the Internet or telephone or
represented by Proxy, will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual
Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes both will be counted toward fulfillment of quorum
requirements. Broker non-votes occur on a matter up for vote when a broker, bank or other holder of
shares you own in street name is not permitted to vote on that particular matter without
instructions from you, you do not give such instructions, and the broker or other nominee indicates
on its proxy card, or otherwise notifies us, that it does not have authority to vote its shares on
that matter. Whether a broker has authority to vote its shares on uninstructed matters is
determined by stock exchange rules.
Counting of Votes
The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to consider and act upon the matters that are listed in
the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting and set forth in this Proxy Statement. The enclosed Proxy
and other voting methods described in the Proxy provide a means for a shareholder to vote upon each
of the matters listed in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting and described in the Proxy
Statement, including a means for a shareholder to vote for the nominee for Director listed thereon
or to withhold authority to vote for such nominee. The Companys Bylaws provide that Directors are
elected by a plurality of the votes castthat is, the nominee who receives the most votes for the
available directorship will be elected as Directors.
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The accompanying Proxy and other voting methods described in the Proxy also provide a means
for a shareholder to vote for, against or abstain from voting on the other matters to be acted upon
at the Annual Meeting. Each Proxy will be voted in accordance with the shareholders directions.
Assuming a quorum is present, approval of an amendment to the Companys 2007 Stock Incentive Plan,
as amended, to increase the number of shares of common stock issuable under the plan, approval of
the non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Companys named executive officers,
ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, and approval of any other matters as
may properly come before the meeting requires that the votes cast in favor of each matter exceed
the votes cast against such matter. With respect to the non-binding resolution to determine the
frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation, the alternative receiving the greatest
number of votes every one, two or three years will be deemed to be the frequency that
shareholders approve. Abstentions are not considered votes cast and therefore will have no
effect on the results of the vote with respect to the election of a Class I Director to the
Companys Board of Directors, approval of the non-binding resolution to approve the executive
compensation of the Companys executive officers, approval of the non-binding resolution to
determine the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratification of the
appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. However, abstentions will have the same effect as votes
against the proposal to amend the Companys 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. Broker
non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of these proposals, provided that the total votes cast
on these proposals (with abstentions being treated as votes cast for this purpose, but with
broker non-votes not being treated as votes cast).
Proxies
When the enclosed Proxy is properly signed and returned, or submitted via Internet or
telephone as described on the Proxy, the shares that it represents will be voted at the Annual
Meeting in accordance with the instructions noted thereon. In the absence of such instructions, the
shares represented by a signed Proxy will be voted in favor of the nominee for election to the
Board of Directors, the amendment to the Companys 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, to
increase the number of shares of common stock issuable under the plan, the non-binding resolution
to approve the compensation of the Companys named executive officers, the non-binding resolution
to determine the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratification of the
appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm.
Proxy Solicitation Costs
The Company will bear the entire cost of soliciting proxies to be voted at the Annual Meeting,
including the preparation, printing and mailing of proxy materials. In addition to the solicitation
of proxies by mail, solicitation may be made by certain directors, officers and other employees of
the Company by personal interview, telephone, telegram or facsimile. No additional compensation
will be paid to such persons for such solicitation. We have also hired The Proxy Advisory Group,
LLC® to distribute proxies. We will pay The Proxy Advisory Group, LLC® $18,200, plus reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses, for these services. The Company will reimburse brokers, banks and other
nominees for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding the proxy materials to their
customers who are beneficial owners.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth the amount and percent of shares of Common Stock that, as of
February 16, 2011, unless a different date is noted below, are deemed under the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or Commission) to be beneficially owned by (i)
each member of the Board of Directors of the Company and each nominee to become a member of the
Board of Directors, (ii) the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the next
three most highly compensated executive officers (referred to herein as the named executive
officers), (iii) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group, and (iv) any
person or group (as that term is used in the Securities Act of 1934, as amended) known to the
Company as of that date to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock.
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Black Rock, Inc. (15) |
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Brown Capital Management, Inc. (16) |
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Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. (17) |
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For purposes of calculating the percentage beneficially owned, the number of shares of
Common Stock deemed outstanding include (i) 21,836,134 shares outstanding as of February 16,
2011, and (ii) shares issuable by the Company pursuant to options held by the respective
person or group that may be exercised within 60 days following February 16, 2011 (Presently
Exercisable Options), unless otherwise noted in the footnotes to this table. Presently
Exercisable Options are considered to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the
person or group holding such options for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership
of such person or group but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the
percentage ownership of any other person or group. Unless otherwise noted, the address for
each beneficial owner is the Companys corporate headquarters located at 2300 Windy Ridge
Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. |
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Includes 131,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 132,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 57,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 57,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 102,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 22,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 12,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 284,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 85,000 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 107,301 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 906,250 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Includes 104,500 shares issuable pursuant to Presently Exercisable Options. |
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Based on a Schedule 13G/A jointly filed with the Commission on February 11, 2011 by Artisan
Partners Holdings LP (Artisan Holdings), Artisan Investment Corporation (the general
partner of Artisan Holdings) (Artisan Corp), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (Artisan
Partners), Artisan Investments GP LLC (the general partner of Artisan Partners), ZFIC, Inc.
(the sole stockholder of Artisan Corp.), Andrew A. Ziegler, Carlene M. Ziegler, and Artisan
Funds, Inc., relating to shares acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan
Partners and Artisan Holdings. Persons other than Artisan Partners and Artisan Holdings are
entitled to receive all dividends from, and proceeds from the sale of, those shares. The
address of each of Artisan Holdings, Artisan Corp., Artisan Partners, Artisan Investments GP
LLC, ZFIC, Inc., Andrew A. Ziegler, Carlene M. Ziegler, and Artisan Funds, Inc. is 875 East
Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. |
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Based on a Schedule 13G filed with the Commission on February 7, 2011 filed by BlackRock,
Inc. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of
dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of shares. The address of BlackRock, Inc. is
40 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022. |
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Based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the Commission on February 7, 2011 filed by Brown
Capital Management, Inc. Includes 1,511,801 shares of common stock owned by various
investment advisory clients of Brown Capital Management, Inc., which is deemed to be a
beneficial owner of those shares pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 due to its discretionary power to make investment decisions over such shares for its
clients and its ability to vote such shares. In all cases, persons other than Brown Capital
Management, Inc. has the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends
from, or the proceeds from the sale of the shares. The address of Brown Capital Management,
Inc. is 1201 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. |
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Based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the Commission on January 21, 2011 by Kornitzer
Capital Management, Inc. Includes 2,266,079 shares of common stock owned by various
investment advisory clients of Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc., which is deemed to be a
beneficial owner of those shares pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 due to its discretionary power to make investment decisions over such shares for its
clients and its ability to vote such shares. The investment advisory clients have the right
to receive, and the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the
sale of the shares. The address of Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is 5420 West 61st
Place, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205. |
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Based on a Scheduled 13G filed with the Commission on February 10, 2011 filed by The
Vanguard Group, Inc. Includes 1,346,591 shares of common stock by various investment
advisory clients of The Vanguard Group, Inc. which is deemed to be a beneficial owner of
those shares pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 due to its
discretionary power to make investment decisions over such shares for its clients and its
ability to vote such shares. The investment advisory clients have the right to receive, and
the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the
shares. The address of The Vanguard Group, Inc. is 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, Pennsylvania
19355. |
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PROPOSAL 1
ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR
Introduction
At the Annual Meeting, one director is to be elected for the term described below. The Board
of Directors is divided into three classes, each of whose members serve for staggered three-year
terms. The Board is currently comprised of two Class I directors (Messrs. Cassidy and Goodwin),
three Class II directors (Messrs. Kight, Raghavan and Sinisgalli) and three Class III directors
(Messrs. Huntz, Lautenbach and Noonan). At each annual meeting of shareholders, a class of
directors will be elected for a three-year term to succeed the directors of the same class whose
terms are then expiring. Mr. Paul Goodwin has informed the Board of Directors that he will not
stand for reelection at the Companys Annual Meeting. The terms of the Class I director, Class II
directors and Class III directors will expire upon the election and qualification of successor
directors at the 2014, 2013 and 2012 annual meeting of shareholders, respectively. There are no
family relationships among any of the directors or director nominees of the Company.
Shares represented by executed Proxies will be voted, if authority to do so is not withheld,
for the election of the nominee named below. In the event that the nominee should be unavailable
for election as a result of an unexpected occurrence, such shares will be voted for the election of
such substitute nominee as the Board of Directors may select. The person nominated for election
has agreed to serve if elected, and management has no reason to believe that such nominee will be
unable to serve.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE NAMED NOMINEE.
Nominee
Nominee to Serve as Class I Director (Term Expires in 2014)
Brian J. Cassidy, age 65, has served as a member of our Board of Directors since May 1998.
Mr. Cassidy was the co-founder of Webforia Inc., a developer and supplier of computer software
applications, and served as Webforias Vice Chairman from April 1996 until February 2003. Prior to
forming Webforia, Mr. Cassidy served as Vice President of Business Development of Saros
Corporation, a developer of document management software, from January 1993 until March 1996.
Prior to joining Saros Corporation, Mr. Cassidy was employed by Oracle Corporation, as Joint
Management Director of European Operations and a member of the Executive Management Board from 1983
until 1988 and as Worldwide Vice President of Business Development from 1988 until 1990.
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Mr. Cassidy has over 30 years experience in the software industry, much of it with business
software companies. His experience includes organizations of different sizes, and he has served in
co-founder, executive management and development roles. Mr. Cassidy has also invested in, and
assisted in the initial phase of, a number of software companies. We believe Mr. Cassidys
extensive industry knowledge and different industry perspectiveswhether as an entrepreneur with a
new, start-up organization or as a senior executive with a large, mature oneare beneficial for
the Board.
Continuing Directors
The members of the Board of Directors continuing in office as Class II directors, elected to
serve until the 2012 Annual Meeting, are as follows:
Peter J. Kight, age 55, has served as a member of our Board of Directors since October 2007.
Mr. Kight is the Vice Chairman and a director of Fiserv, Inc., a provider of information management
systems and services to the financial and insurance industries. Mr. Kight founded CheckFree
Corporation, a leading provider of electronic banking and payment services, and served as its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from December 1997 until CheckFrees acquisition by Fiserv in
December 2007. Mr. Kight also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CheckFree Services
Corporation from 1981 until 2007 and as its President from 1981 to 1999, and as President of
CheckFree Corporation from 1997 to 1999. He is also a director of Akamai Technologies, Inc., a
publicly held company that distributes computing solutions and services.
Mr. Kight adds strong leadership, entrepreneurial and business development skills to our Board
of Directors from his experience in successfully building CheckFree Corporation. Additionally, we
believe his experience in various roles at other public companiesincluding as a President, Chief
Executive Officer, Vice Chairman and outside board memberbrings strategic planning and
operational experience, as well as valuable insight on public company governance practices, to our
Board.
Deepak Raghavan, age 44, has served as a member of our Board of Directors since August 1998.
Dr. Raghavan served as our Senior Vice President Product Strategy from January 2001 until June
2002, as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer from August 1998 until January 2001 and
as Chief Technology Officer from our inception in October 1990 until August 1998. From 1987 until
1990, Dr. Raghavan served as a Senior Software Engineer for Infosys Technologies Limited, a
software development company, where he specialized in the design and implementation of information
systems for the apparel manufacturing industry. Dr. Raghavan enrolled as a full-time Graduate
Student with the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia,
in January 2003 and graduated with a Ph.D. degree in Astronomy in May 2009. He is currently an
adjunct faculty member at Georgia State University.
Dr. Raghavan has been an officer of the Company or member of our Board of Directors since its
inception and during that time has helped guide the Company through its transformation from a small
private software and services company to a growing public company. With 20 years of experience at
the Company, Dr. Raghavan brings deep institutional knowledge and perspective to our Board of
Directors regarding our strengths, challenges and opportunities, as well as long experience with
our industry.
Peter F. Sinisgalli, age 55, has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and a
member of our Board of Directors since July 1, 2004. Mr. Sinisgalli joined the Company in March
2004 as President and Chief Operating Officer, and assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in
July 2004. From April 2003 until February 2004, Mr. Sinisgalli served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of NewRoads, Inc., a provider of outsourced solutions for fulfillment and
customer care to companies engaged in one-to-one direct commerce. From November 1996 until January
2003, Mr. Sinisgalli served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CheckFree Corporation. Mr.
Sinisgalli also served on the board of directors of Witness Systems, Inc. from July 2000 to May
2007.
As our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sinisgalli provides essential insight and
guidance to our Board of Directors from an insider perspective of the day-to-day operations of the
Company. In addition, Mr. Sinisgallis experience in senior management positions at various other
companies brings beneficial leadership and operational experience to our Board of Directors.
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The members of the Board of Directors continuing in office as Class III directors, elected to
serve until the 2013 Annual Meeting, are as follows:
John J. Huntz, Jr., age 60, has served as Chairman of our Board of Directors since April 2003
and has served as a member of our Board of Directors since January 1999. Mr. Huntz also serves as
the Executive Director, Head of Venture Capital and President at Arcapita, Inc., a leading
international investment firm. Mr. Huntz has more than 25 years of private equity, venture capital
and operational experience. Prior to joining Arcapita, Mr. Huntz worked from March 1994 through
2005 at the Fuqua companies, most recently as Managing Director of Fuqua Ventures. Mr. Huntz also
served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Fuqua Enterprises, Inc., a public
company. Mr. Huntzs prior experience includes, from September 1989 to January 1994, Managing
Partner of Noble Ventures International, a private equity firm. From 1984 to 1989, Mr. Huntz
provided financial and investment management as Director of Capital Resources for Arthur Young &
Company, and from 1979 until 1984, he was an investment professional at Harrison Capital, a private
equity investment subsidiary of Texaco. Mr. Huntz has served as a member of the Board of Directors
of the National Venture Capital Association and the Securities and Exchange Commissions Small
Business Capital Formation Task Force Executive Committee, and founded and leads the Atlanta
Venture Forum. Mr. Huntz serves as the Chairman of the Board of CardioMEMS, Inc. and he also
serves on the Board of Prenova, Inc. In addition, he is an Advisory Board member of the Metro
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, a Board member and past Chairman of the Georgia Logistics Innovation
Council, a member of the Commission for a New Georgia, member of the Advisory Board of Imperial
Innovations (Imperial College London), the Advisory Board of the MIT Enterprise Forum and the
Board of Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures (Georgia Tech). He also served as Chairman of the
Atlanta Botanical Garden and is past President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Association for
Corporate Growth.
Mr. Huntz has over 25 years of both private and public company operating and leadership
experience, and has served on numerous boards. In addition, he has extensive financial industry
experience through his private equity and venture capital work. We believe Mr. Huntzs extensive
experience; his operational, leadership and finance expertise; and his business and community
prominence make him well suited to be our Chairman. His financial expertise in particular
qualifies him eminently to also chair our Audit Committee, and the Board has determined he is an
audit committee financial expert as defined in SEC rules.
Dan J. Lautenbach, age 65, has served as a member of our Board of Directors since October
2007. He served as Chairman of Witness Systems, Inc., a provider of workforce optimization
software and services, from December 2006, and as a director of that company from 2002, until it
was acquired in May 2007. Since December 2001, Mr. Lautenbach has served as Chairman of DJL
Consulting, a sales consulting organization. From May 2002 until March 2003, he served as the
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations, for Centive Systems, Inc, an enterprise
software incentive management system provider. From April 2001 to December 2001, he served as
Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Operations for Vignette Corporation, a provider of
content management software and services. Mr. Lautenbach was Vice President of Worldwide Software
Sales for IBM and was General Manager for Software, Europe, Middle East and Africa, from 1997 to
2001, and prior to that held various management positions with IBM.
Mr. Lautenbach has a history of demonstrated leadership in the software industry, including as
Chairman of the Board of a public software company and as an executive or other officer of other
software companies of differing sizes, including business software companies. Within the industry,
his experience ranges across executive management, sales and consulting roles, bringing valuable
different perspectives to the Board.
Thomas E. Noonan, age 50, has served as a member of our Board of Directors since January 1999.
Mr. Noonan is the President and Chief Executive Officer of JouleX, a leading innovator in network
based enterprise energy management. From November 2006 until February 2008, Mr. Noonan served as
the General Manager of IBM Internet Security Systems, a division of IBM providing information
technology system security products and services. Mr. Noonan served as the President and member of
the board of directors of Internet Security Systems, Inc., since May 1995, and as its Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors from November 1996 until its acquisition
by IBM in November 2006. Prior to joining Internet Security Systems, Mr. Noonan served as Vice
President, Sales and Marketing with TSI International, Inc., an electronic commerce company, from
October 1994 until April 1995. From November 1989 until October 1994, Mr. Noonan held high-level
sales and marketing positions at Dun & Bradstreet Software, a developer of enterprise business
software.
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Mr. Noonan brings many years of experience in senior management in the software industry
including as co-founder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of a public software
company. We believe his entrepreneurial, executive management and software industry experience is
an indispensable resource to the Board. His past role as a Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of a public software company also qualifies him well to chair our Compensation Committee,
as we believe it gives him insight into the compensation dynamics of companies like Manhattan
Associates. The Board has determined he is an audit committee financial expert.
Board of Directors Meetings and Committees
The Board of Directors currently consists of eight members, all of whom, with the exception of
our President and Chief Executive Officer, have been determined by the Board of Directors to be
independent as that term is defined under the corporate governance rules of The Nasdaq Stock
Market. In making these independence determinations, the Board of Directors considered the
following immaterial relationship: the firm of which Mr. Huntz is Executive Director owns one of
the Companys customers from which the Company derives an immaterial amount of revenue. In
compliance with Nasdaq corporate governance rules, the independent directors of the Company conduct
regularly scheduled meetings without the presence of non-independent directors or management. The
Boards standing independent committees also regularly meet without management present. As
discussed above, Mr. Goodwin has informed the Board of Directors that he will not stand for
reelection at the Annual Meeting. As a result, concurrently with the Annual Meeting, the Board of
Directors will be reduced to seven members.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Board of Directors held five meetings.
All of the incumbent directors attended at least 75% of the aggregate total number of meetings of
the Board of Directors and meetings of committees of the Board of Directors on which they served
that occurred during the portion of fiscal year 2010 during which each served as a director. Our
directors are invited to the Annual Meeting of shareholders, and two directors attended our 2010
Annual Meeting.
Director Compensation
The non-employee Chairman of the Board of Directors receives an annual retainer of $150,000,
payable in monthly installments on the first business day of each month. Non-employee members of
the Board of Directors receive an annual retainer of $35,000 payable in quarterly installments on
the first business day of each quarter. All non-employee members of the Board of Directors receive
$1,500 for each board meeting attended and $1,500 for each committee meeting held independently of
a board meeting. In 2010, we granted to each non-employee director stock options to purchase 2,500
shares of Common Stock. We also granted to each non-employee director 833 shares of Common stock
which vest immediately upon grant and 5,355 shares of Common Stock which vest on first anniversary
of the date of grant. All of the options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of
the Common Stock on the date of grant, are vested immediately upon grant and have a term of seven
years.
The following table sets forth, for the year ended December 31, 2010, the total compensation
earned for our non-employee members of the Board of Directors.
Director Compensation
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Brian J. Cassidy |
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56,000 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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245,449 |
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54,500 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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243,949 |
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John J. Huntz, Jr. |
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150,000 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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339,449 |
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Peter J. Kight |
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47,000 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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236,449 |
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Dan L. Lautenbach |
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48,500 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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237,949 |
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Thomas E. Noonan |
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56,000 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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245,449 |
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Deepak Raghavan |
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48,500 |
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169,911 |
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19,538 |
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These columns represents the aggregate grant date fair value for stock and option
awards in accordance with the stock compensation topic in the Financial Accounting
Standards Boards (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (the Codification). These
award fair values have been determined based on the assumptions set forth in the Companys
2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Note 2, Stock-Based Compensation). |
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The following table summarizes the equity awards we have made to our Board of Directors that
are outstanding as of December 31, 2010.
Non-Management Director Outstanding Stock Awards as of December 31, 2010
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Brian J. Cassidy |
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147,500 |
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5,355 |
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60,000 |
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5,355 |
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117,500 |
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5,355 |
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22,500 |
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5,355 |
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12,500 |
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5,355 |
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100,000 |
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107,301 |
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Board of Directors Committees
The Board of Directors has established three permanent committees that have certain
responsibilities for our governance and management. They include the Audit Committee, the
Compensation Committee and the Nomination and Governance Committee. The Board has adopted charters
for the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nomination and Governance Committee which can
be found in the Investor Relations section of our web site at www.manh.com.
Audit Committee. During 2010, the Audit Committee consisted of Messrs. Huntz, Goodwin,
Lautenbach and Noonan. Mr. Huntz serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Board of
Directors has determined that each member of the Audit Committee meets the independence and
experience requirements applicable to members of the Audit Committee of a Nasdaq-traded company, as
well as the Audit Committee independence standards established by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the SEC). Further, the Board has determined that Messrs. Huntz, Goodwin and Noonan
are audit committee financial experts, as defined by the rules of the SEC. Among other
responsibilities, the Audit Committee recommends to the Board the selection and discharge of our
independent registered public accounting firm, reviews the scope of the audit to be conducted by
them, as well as the results of their audit, and reviews our internal controls and financial
statements. The Audit Committee also reviews and discusses with management and our independent
registered public accounting firm major financial risk exposure and steps management has taken to
monitor and control such exposure. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the Audit
Committee met four times. As discussed above, Mr. Goodwin has informed the Board of Directors that
he will not stand for reelection at the Annual Meeting.
Compensation Committee. During 2010, the Compensation Committee consisted of Messrs. Noonan,
Cassidy, Huntz and Kight. Mr. Noonan serves as Chairman of the Compensation Committee. The Board
of Directors has determined that all members of the Compensation Committee meet the independence
requirements of the Nasdaq corporate governance rules. The Compensation Committee approves the
compensation of all of our executive officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, reviews
compensation plans of all directors, officers and other key executives and makes recommendations
concerning these matters to the Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee also administers
our equity incentive programs and establishes the terms and conditions of all stock and stock
options granted under these plans. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the
Compensation Committee met five times.
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Nominating and Governance Committee. During 2010, the Nominating and Governance Committee
(the Nominating Committee) consisted of Messrs. Goodwin, Cassidy and Raghavan. Mr. Goodwin
serves as Chairman of the Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that all
members of the Nominating Committee meet the independence requirements of the Nasdaq corporate
governance rules. The Nominating Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to identify and
assist in recruiting outstanding individuals who qualify to serve as Board members and to recommend
that the Board select a slate of director nominees for election by our shareholders at each annual
meeting of our shareholders in accordance with our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Georgia
law; to recommend directors for appointment to each Board committee; to review the performance of
the Board and its committees and make appropriate recommendations; and to oversee our corporate
governance guidelines and periodically re-evaluate such corporate governance guidelines for the
purpose of suggesting changes if appropriate. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, the
Nominating Committee met four times. As discussed above, Mr. Goodwin has informed the Board of
Directors that he will not stand for reelection at the Annual Meeting.
In accordance with the provisions of our Bylaws, shareholders may directly nominate
prospective director candidates by delivering to our Corporate Secretary certain information about
the nominee not less than 60 days prior to the meeting as originally scheduled, or if less than 70
days notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the scheduled meeting is given or made,
delivery of notice to the Company not later than the tenth day following the earlier of the day on
which notice of the date of the meeting is mailed to shareholders or public disclosure of the date
of such meeting is made. The Nominating Committee has not adopted a formal policy with regard to
consideration of any director candidate nominated by shareholders for inclusion in the Boards
slate. The Nominating Committee believes that such a policy is not necessary or appropriate
because of the shareholders ability to directly nominate director candidates for the Board.
In identifying qualified individuals to become members of the Board of Directors, the
Nominating Committee selects candidates whose attributes it believes would be most beneficial to
the Company. The Nominating Committee evaluates each individuals experience, integrity,
competence, diversity (including occupational, geographic, and age diversity), skills and
dedication in the context of the needs of the Board of Directors. The Committee generally
identifies director nominees through the personal, business and organizational contacts of existing
directors and management. However, the Committee may use a variety of sources to identify director
nominees, including third-party search firms, counsel, advisors and shareholder recommendations.
The composition of the current Board of Directors reflects diversity in business and professional
experience and skills.
Board Leadership Structure
Our bylaws allow, but do not require, our Board of Directors to appoint an officer or a
non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors has chosen to separate
the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Currently, John J. Huntz, Jr.,
a non-employee independent director, serves as Chairman of the Board and Peter F. Sinisgalli serves
as our President and Chief Executive Officer. We believe separating these positions allows our
Chief Executive Officer to focus on our day-to-day business, while allowing the Chairman of the
Board to lead our Board of Directors in its fundamental role of providing advice to and independent
oversight of management. Our Board of Directors recognizes the time, effort and energy that the
Chief Executive Officer is required to devote to his position in the current business environment,
as well as the commitment required to serve as our Chairman, particularly as our Board of
Directors oversight responsibilities continue to grow. Although we do not have a policy mandating
the separation of the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, our Board of Directors
believes that having separate positions and having an independent outside director serve as
Chairman is the appropriate leadership structure for Manhattan Associates.
Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policy
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is applicable to
all members of our Board of Directors, our executive officers and our employees. We have posted
the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics policy in the Investor Relations section of our web site at
www.manh.com. If, in the future, we amend, modify or waive a provision in the Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics, we may, rather than file a Form 8-K, satisfy the disclosure requirement under
Item 5.05 of Form 8-K by posting such information on our web site as necessary.
Our Insider Trader policy prohibits our Board of Directors, our Executive Officers and
employees from buying or selling any of our securities or options with respect to our securities
without obtaining prior approval from our General Counsel. This seeks to assure that the Board of
Directors, Executive Officers and employees will not trade in our securities at a time when they
are in possession of insider information. In addition, our policy specifically prohibits short
sales in our stock.
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Risk Management
While we believe that risk management is the responsibility of every employee, senior
management is ultimately accountable to our Board of Directors and shareholders for risk
management. Senior management is responsible for the day-to-day management of risks we face, while
our Board of Directors, as a whole and through its committees, oversees planning and responding to
risks arising from changing business conditions or the initiation of new activities or products.
Our Board of Directors also is responsible for overseeing compliance with laws and regulations,
responding to recommendations from auditors and supervisory authorities, and overseeing
managements conformance with internal policies and controls addressing the operations and risks of
significant activities.
Our Board of Directors believes that full and open communication between management and our
Board of Directors is essential for effective risk management and oversight. Our Board of
Directors receives regular reports from members of senior management on areas of material risk to
Manhattan Associates, including operational, financial, legal and regulatory, strategic,
competitive and reputational risks. Additionally, senior management is available to address any
questions or concerns raised by our Board of Directors on risk management-related and any other
matters.
While our Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for risk oversight at Manhattan
Associates, our three Board committees assist our Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight
responsibilities in certain areas of risk. The Audit Committee assists our Board of Directors in
fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to risk management in the areas of financial
reporting, internal controls and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and discusses
policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. The Compensation Committee assists
our Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management
of risks arising from our compensation policies and programs. The Nominating Committee assists our
Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of
risks associated with Board organization, membership and structure, succession planning for our
directors and executive officers, and corporate governance.
Executive Officers
In addition to Peter F. Sinisgalli, the following individuals serve as our executive officers
as of December 31, 2010:
Dennis B. Story, age 47, has served as our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer since January 12, 2011. Previously, Mr. Story served as our Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from joining the Company in March 2006 through January 2011.
From February 2006 until he joined the Company, Mr. Story served as the Senior Vice President of
Finance for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Story was the Senior
Vice President of Finance for Certegy Inc., a financial services company, from 2004 until its
merger with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. in February 2006. Prior to his
association with Certegy, Mr. Story served as Chief Financial Officer of NewRoads Inc., a
privately-owned logistics provider, from September 2003 to September 2004, and Senior Vice
President and Corporate Controller of credit reporting company Equifax Inc. from December 2000
until August 2003.
Eddie Capel, age 49, has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
since January 12, 2011. Previously, Mr. Capel served as our Executive Vice PresidentGlobal
Operations from January 2009 to January 2011. In this capacity, Mr. Capel was responsible for the
Companys global product management, research and development, and customer support functions.
From January 2008 through January 2009, Mr. Capel served as our Executive Vice PresidentGlobal
Product Management and Customer Services. From January 2005 to January 2007, Mr. Capel served as
our Senior Vice PresidentGlobal Product Management and Global Customer Services and from January
2004 through January 2005 as our Senior Vice President Product Management. Prior to January 2004,
he held various other positions with the Company. Prior to joining Manhattan Associates in June
2000, Mr. Capel held various positions at Real Time Solutions (RTS), including chief operations
officer and vice president, operations. He also served as director, operations, with Unarco
Automation, an Industrial Automation/Robotics systems integrator. Prior to joining Unarco, Mr.
Capel worked as a project manager and system designer for ABB Robotics in the United Kingdom.
David K. Dabbiere, age 52, has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and
Secretary of the Company since August 1998. From March 1998 to August 1998, Mr. Dabbiere served as
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company. From 1984 to 1998, Mr. Dabbiere was
employed by The Procter & Gamble Company, most recently as Associate General Counsel. Mr. Dabbiere
was responsible for, among other duties, the intellectual property matters for Procter & Gambles
Beauty Care and Cosmetic & Fragrances sectors.
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Jeffrey S. Mitchell, age 43, has served as our Executive Vice President, Americas Operations
since January 2005. Previously, Mr. Mitchell served as our Executive Vice President Americas
Sales and Marketing from January 2004 to January 2005. From April 1997 to January 2004, Mr.
Mitchell held various sales management roles with the Company. From April 1995 until April 1997,
Mr. Mitchell was a sales representative for The Summit Group, now a part of CIBER Enterprise
Solutions, a provider of supply chain and ERP services. From May 1991 until April 1995, Mr.
Mitchell served in various aspects of account management in the employer services division of
Automatic Data Processing, Inc., providing outsourced payroll and human resources solutions.
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Executive Summary
Following a challenging year in 2009, the Company delivered solid results in 2010 as evidenced
by the following 2010 performance highlights:
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Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 44% |
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GAAP Diluted EPS increased 71% |
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These strong performance results are reflected in our executive compensation payouts for 2010
and our planning for 2011, as evidenced by the following executive compensation highlights:
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Executive bonuses for 2010 performance were earned at 143% of target |
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Restricted stock grants tied to 2010 performance were earned at 100% of target |
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Many outstanding stock options were exercised, reducing the Companys equity plan
overhang from 38% at December 31, 2009 to 28% at December 31, 2010 and potential
shareholder dilution |
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The value of outstanding equity awards and executive stock ownership increased
commensurate with the increase in shareholder value |
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Executive base salaries were modestly increased for 2011 |
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The 2011 short-term incentive plan design was modified to require a specified level
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The 2011 long-term incentive plan design is unchanged from 2010, providing a blend
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This alignment between company performance and executive compensation is the cornerstone of
our executive compensation philosophy and program design. We also believe that our overall
governance of executive compensation is sound and reflects many best practices, including:
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Separate CEO and Chairman of the Board |
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Capped incentive opportunities to mitigate concerns regarding excessive risk-taking |
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Equity plans that prohibit option re-pricing and cash buyouts without shareholder
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The remainder of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis provides the more detailed
philosophy, process, considerations, and analysis involved in the determination of executive
compensation.
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Determining Executive Compensation
The Role of the Compensation Committee
The Committee is responsible for establishing compensation levels for the executive officers
of the Company, including the annual bonus plan for executive officers and for administering the
Companys Stock Incentive Plan. The Committee is currently comprised of four non-employee
directors: Messrs. Noonan (Chairman), Cassidy, Huntz and Kight. The Committees overall objective
is to establish a compensation policy that will (i) attract, retain and reward executives who
contribute to achieving the Companys business objectives; (ii) motivate executives to obtain these
objectives; and (iii) align the interests of executives with those of the Companys long-term
investors.
The Role of Independent Consultants
The Compensation Committee has the authority to hire compensation consultants and other
advisors it believes are necessary and appropriate to fulfill its principle duties. In 2008, 2009
and 2010, the Compensation Committee hired Pearl Meyer & Partners (PMP) as its independent
consultant. PMP reports to and is directed by the Compensation Committee, and provides no other
services to the Company. In general, PMP is directed by the Committee to provide periodic updates
on market trends and developments, provide relevant and credible market data for assessing pay
competitiveness, evaluate the design of our pay programs to ensure strategic, performance, and
competitive alignment, and to participate in Committee meetings where substantive executive
compensation decisions are being made.
The Role of Senior Management
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) generally makes recommendations to the Compensation
Committee for compensation adjustments for the named executive officers other than himself. The
Chief Financial Officer and Head of Human Resources provide support to the CEO with respect to
data, analysis, and advice in formulating specific recommendations. The General Counsel generally
attends Compensation Committee meetings, prepares meeting minutes and resolutions, and is available
for legal counsel as required.
The Role of Peer Groups and Survey Data
The Compensation Committee does consider pay information from other companies when making pay
determinations for the Companys executives, including the named executive officers. However, this
is only one of many factors considered by the Compensation Committee when making pay
determinations, and the Compensation Committee does not benchmark or target a precise percentile or
pay level relative to this information. Instead, the Compensation Committee uses this information
as a general guide to determine if the Companys executive compensation levels in aggregate and by
component are within a reasonable range of other similar companies.
The precise nature of our peer comparison activities varies each year based on the needs of
the Company and the Committee in making pay determinations. Generally, the Companys peer
comparison activities include a review of both peer group and survey data. For purposes of
determining 2010 compensation, the peer group was comprised of the following companies:
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ANSYS, Inc. |
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ACI Worldwide, Inc. |
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Ariba Inc |
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Aspen Technology, Inc. |
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Advent Software, Inc. |
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Blackbaud, Inc. |
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Blackboard, Inc. |
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Concur Technologies, Inc. |
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Digital River, Inc. |
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Epicor Software Corp. |
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Informatica Corporation |
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JDA Software Group, Inc. |
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MicroStrategy Incorporated |
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Pegasystems, Inc. |
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Progress Software Corporation |
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Radiant System, Inc. |
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RealNetworks, Inc. |
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Synchronoss Technologies |
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Tibco Software, Inc. |
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. |
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The Compensation Committee annually reviews pay and performance data from the peer group as
well as pay data from various compensation surveys. Both the peer group and survey data included
in the comparisons included companies that were comparable with respect to revenue level, industry
segment and competitive employment market to the Company. The specific peer companies, survey
sources, and forms of analysis change from year to year based on the best available data and the
key priorities of the Compensation Committee. This information was considered by the Compensation
Committee along with other relevant information, such as the performance of the Company and of each
executive. Recommendations were also presented to the Compensation Committee by the CEO. (No other
executive officer has direct input to the Compensation Committee regarding the compensation of the
named executive officers.)
Principle Elements of Executive Compensation
The Company compensates executive officers with a combination of salary and incentives
designed to focus their efforts on maximizing both the near-term and long-term financial
performance of the Company. In addition, the Companys compensation program rewards individual
performance that furthers Company goals. The executive compensation program includes the
following: (i) base salary; (ii) incentive bonuses; (iii) long-term equity incentive awards; and
(iv) other benefits. Each executive officers compensation package is designed to provide an
appropriately weighted mix of these elements, which the Company believes cumulatively provide a
level of compensation roughly equivalent to that paid by companies of similar size and complexity
and that balances short-term and long-term performance and reward objectives.
Base Salary. Minimum salaries for the named executive officers, other than the Chief Legal
Officer, are established in their employment agreements with the Company. The salaries of the
named executive officers are reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee for adjustment. When
establishing base salaries of our executive officers for 2010, the Compensation Committee
considered survey data and salaries within the peer group, as well as a variety of other factors,
including the global macro-economic conditions, market developments, the Companys past financial
performance and future expected performance, the performance of the executives, changes in the
executives responsibilities, the CEOs recommendations and cost-of-living and other local
geographic considerations, where applicable. Generally, we believe that our executives base
salaries should be targeted near the median of the range of base salaries for executives in similar
positions at comparable companies. The actual base salaries paid to the named executive officers
in 2010 are disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table.
Annual Cash Incentive Plan. The purpose of the Companys short-term incentive plan (its
annual cash incentive plan) is to align incentive bonuses with the achievement of annual corporate
performance. For all named executive officers, the short-term incentive opportunity for 2010 was
based solely on corporate performance with regard to consolidated revenue and adjusted earnings per
share (adjusted EPS). In 2010, Mr. Mitchells cash incentive plan design changed. He
participated in the same cash incentive plan design as the other named executive officers. This
was done to align all executive officers around the same goals and objectives for 2010.
Consolidated revenue is a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) financial figure shown on
the Companys income statement. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial figure and is the Companys
earnings per share after excluding amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation
expenses, restructuring charges, asset impairment charges, sales tax recoveries, and unusual tax
adjustments. In addition, when the Company establishes its annual budget, it does not plan for
common stock repurchases. As a result, the earnings per share benefit from common stock
repurchases, if applicable, is eliminated from the calculation of the adjusted EPS portion of
annual incentives. The annual cash incentive plan also excludes hardware and other revenue from
the annual cash incentive plan targets to better align our revenue and adjusted EPS growth
objectives. These definitions were developed to reflect the underlying operating variables while
attempting to minimize any unintended consequences.
The Companys management uses non-GAAP measures to manage the business and evaluate its
performance. Management believes adjusted EPS results are useful to investors in evaluating the
Companys operating performance on a comparable basis to other software companies. Our management
uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate our financial results, develop budgets and manage
expenditures. Before any payouts are made under the bonus plan based on the achievement of Company
metrics, the Compensation Committee reviews the results to confirm that the Company results have
been achieved and the bonus payout percentages have been calculated according to the Companys
annual cash incentive plan.
Consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS were weighted equally in the calculation of incentive
bonuses to the named executive officers for 2010. Individual performance was not a factor in the
determination of these incentive bonuses. Individual performance was intentionally excluded from
the incentive bonus formula for named executive officers in order to focus and reward the team for
collectively achieving the Companys objectives. The Committee believes that the combination of
consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS creates the proper balance for motivating and rewarding
profitable growth in the near term that will translate into strong returns for shareholders over
the long-term.
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In order for the Companys executive officers to earn their cash incentive compensation, a
minimum percentage of the Companys targeted incentive goal amounts for consolidated revenue and
adjusted EPS must be attained. If these performance goals are not fully attained, named executive
officers receive less than their target incentive opportunity. If performance goals are exceeded,
executive officers receive more than their target incentive opportunity in the final quarter of the
year, as incentive payouts for the first three quarters of the year are capped at 100% of target.
No cash incentive bonuses are paid if performance is below a minimum threshold level, and maximum
cash incentive bonuses are capped at 200% of the participants target incentive opportunity. The
percentages of targeted consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS achieved were calculated quarterly,
and quarterly payouts were made if the achieved percentages exceeded the respective threshold
percentage of both the quarterly prorated and year to date targeted incentive goals.
The following table provides the 2010 cash incentive payout targets as a percentage of the
targeted incentive goals for consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS.
2010 Short-Term Incentive Plan Design
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Company Performance |
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Participant Incentive |
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% of Plan Target |
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Payout % of Target |
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Consolidated Revenue |
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Threshold goal |
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90 |
% |
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Target goal achieved |
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100 |
% |
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100 |
% |
Maximum goal achieved |
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113 |
% |
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200 |
% |
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Adjusted EPS |
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Threshold goal |
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77 |
% |
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0 |
% |
Target goal achieved |
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100 |
% |
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100 |
% |
Maximum goal achieved |
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125 |
% |
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200 |
% |
Payouts for consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS amounts achieved between threshold goal and
target goal and between target goal and maximum goal are calculated on a straight line
interpolation basis.
In setting performance goals, the Compensation Committee reviews and evaluates the operating
plan prepared by senior management as part of its annual budgeting process. In approving
performance goals, the Compensation Committee considers the degree of difficulty and probability of
achieving the target performance requirements. The annual incentive plan is designed to
emphasize the creation of shareholder value through growth in consolidated revenue and adjusted
EPS. The specific bonus targets were selected so that the relative difficulty of achieving the
2010 consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS targets were consistent with prior year approaches in
setting performance objectives.
As part of the annual budgeting process, senior management prepares an annual budget, which
considers a variety of factors including but not limited to: global economic trends, supply chain
management market information technology investment and growth trends as published by leading
industry analysts, the competitive position of our software products, the level of investment in
product development to maintain sustainable competitive advantage and historical financial
performance. The Companys goal is to extend its position as a leading global supply chain
solutions provider by increasing its revenues faster than its competitors. In connection with
setting the annual incentive plan objectives, the Compensation Committee reviewed senior
managements proposed 2010 budget and the critical assumptions underlying it and, based on the
collective judgment of the Compensation Committee, approved the budgeted targets. For 2010, these
budgeted revenue and adjusted EPS targets were designated the target performance requirements for
payouts under the annual incentive plan.
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The following table sets forth each named executive officers full year bonus targets, payout
amounts and payout percentages earned in 2010:
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2010 Short-Term Incentive Plan Payout vs. Target |
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Title |
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Target |
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Payout |
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Payout % |
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Peter F. Sinisgalli |
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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$ |
474,000 |
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$ |
677,820 |
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143 |
% |
Dennis B. Story |
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EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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200,000 |
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286,000 |
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143 |
% |
Eddie Capel |
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EVP, Chief Operating Officer |
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225,000 |
|
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321,750 |
|
|
|
143 |
% |
David K. Dabbiere |
|
SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
|
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160,000 |
|
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228,800 |
|
|
|
143 |
% |
Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
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EVP, Americas Operations |
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350,000 |
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500,500 |
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143 |
% |
These incentive payouts were based entirely on the measures and goals established by the
Compensation Committee at the beginning of the year. In 2010, all participants in the cash
incentive plan earned the same payout as a percent of target. As disclosed last year, incentive
payouts in 2009 were based on a Supplemental Cash Incentive Plan adopted by the Committee in June
2009 in order to restore some degree of performance incentive following the continued decline in
economic conditions and performance expectations after the short-term incentive plan goals were
approved.
The Compensation Committee retains the right to exercise discretion to either increase or
decrease a participants incentive bonus under the short-term incentive plan. The Compensation
Committee did not exercise this right with regard to incentive bonuses for executive officers in
2008, 2009 or 2010.
Discretionary Bonuses. From time to time, the Compensation Committee may approve
discretionary bonuses to the named executive officers. In 2010, the Compensation Committee did not
approve any discretionary bonuses. In February 2009, the CEO recommended and the Compensation
Committee reviewed and approved a discretionary bonus of $56,250 for Mr. Mitchell based on his
additional leadership efforts in achieving competitive wins in strategic deals greater than $1
million in license revenue in a difficult selling environment in the second half of 2008 due to
rapid decline in the global macro-economic environment. The bonus award amount was equal to 25% of
the maximum amount payable under Mr. Mitchells 2008 license revenue short-term incentive plan.
Equity Incentives. Stock incentives are used by the Company to provide a stock-based
incentive to improve the Companys financial performance and to assist in the recruitment,
retention and motivation of professional, managerial and other personnel. Stock incentives are
designed to align the interests of the Companys executive officers with those of its shareholders
by encouraging executive officers to enhance the value of the Company, the price of the Common
Stock, and hence, the shareholders return. In addition, the vesting of stock incentives over a
period of time is designed to create an incentive for the individual to remain with the Company.
The Company has historically granted options and restricted stock to the executives on an ongoing
basis to provide continuing incentives to the executives to meet future performance goals and to
remain with the Company, although in early 2010, the Compensation Committee determined to
transition to an all-restricted stock program, as described in further detail below.
Equity-based compensation is an important and significant component of executive compensation
at the Company. In setting the form and level of equity grants for named executive officers, the
Compensation Committee considers a variety of factors including:
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Market competitive levels of total compensation |
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Market competitive levels of equity-based compensation |
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Global macro-economic conditions |
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The Companys recent performance and trends |
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The executives recent performance and potential future contribution |
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The retention strength of previously granted outstanding awards |
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The resulting annual grant rate from aggregate awards |
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The resulting availability of shares under shareholder approved equity plans |
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The resulting cost to the Company |
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Through 2009, the Compensation Committee determined that a long-term incentive program that
relied on a blend of 75% stock options and 25% restricted stock was effective due to the following
factors:
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More closely reflects competitive market practices |
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Retains a strong performance orientation and direct shareholder alignment |
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Improves the retention strength of the program compared to a program that relies
100% on stock options |
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Reduces annual share usage (dilution) compared to a program that relies 100% on
stock options, since restricted shares are granted in smaller amounts than options |
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Better aligns company cost and participant retention |
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, an aggregate of 139,485 shares of restricted
Common Stock were granted to the Companys named executive officers. In approving grant levels for
the named executive officers, the Compensation Committee also reviewed aggregate grant levels for
all recipients in order to ensure that the annual grant rate was within competitive norms and
sustainable over time.
As discussed above, in January 2010, the Compensation Committee approved certain changes to
the Companys historical equity incentive grant practices, with the objective to optimize its
performance and retention strength while managing program share usage to improve long-term equity
overhang. The changes eliminate stock option awards in favor of 100% restricted stock grants, of
which 50% of the awards are service-based and 50% performance-based. The awards granted in 2010,
have a four year vesting period from the grant date for both service-based and performance-based
grants, with the performance portion tied to annual revenue and adjusted earnings per share targets
for fiscal year 2010. Included in the 2010 restricted stock grants are 69,745 shares of
performance-based awards granted to the Companys named executive officers. The Company does not
currently have any additional holding periods for shares acquired upon option exercise or upon
restricted stock vesting.
The Committee intends to review the form and level of equity grants to named executive
officers in future years relative to the factors cited above. There is no precise formula or
weighting applied to these factors as changing business conditions, competitive market practices
and regulations necessitate differing priorities to maximize effectiveness while minimizing cost
and dilution.
Performance-Based Awards. Performance-based grants are intended primarily to provide our
executives with incentives to improve our Companys performance, as the executives benefit from
these awards only if we meet the financial goals specified in the awards. Performance-based grants
are unvested on the date of grant and are subject to performance-based vesting conditions. The
actual number of awards earned is dependent on our achievement of certain consolidated revenue and
adjusted EPS targets for the fiscal year in which the award is granted. Each award terminates,
unvested, if we do not achieve certain minimum consolidated revenue and adjusted EPS thresholds for
the year in which the restricted stock is granted, as defined in the award agreement.
Once earned, and provided that the executives continue to be employed by us, performance-based
awards vest over four years total including the one year performance period. Based on our financial
performance in 2010, 100% of the performance-based awards granted in 2010 were earned and have a
four-year graded vesting period.
Other Benefits. Benefits offered to the Companys named executive officers are provided to
serve as a safety net of protection against the financial catastrophes that can result from
illness, disability or death. Benefits offered to the Companys named executive officers are
substantially the same as those offered to all of the Companys regular employees.
The Companys tax-qualified deferred compensation 401(k) Savings Plan (the 401(k) Plan)
covers all of the Companys eligible full-time employees. Under the 401(k) Plan, participants may
elect to contribute, through salary reductions, up to 60% of their annual compensation subject to a
maximum of $16,500. Historically, the Company provided additional matching contributions in the
amount of 50% up to the first 6% of salary contributed under the 401(k) Plan. During the second
quarter of 2009, the Company suspended its 401(k) matching contribution for the remainder of 2009
and full year 2010. In 2011, the Company reinstated its matching contribution program, which
provides for a 25% matching contribution up to 6% of eligible compensation being contributed. The
401(k) Plan is designed to qualify under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code so that the
contributions by employees or by the Company to the 401(k) Plan, and income earned on plan
contributions, are not taxable to employees until withdrawn from the 401(k) Plan, and so that
contributions by the Company will be deductible by the Company when made.
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Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer participates in the same executive compensation programs as our
other executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers. However, Mr. Sinisgalli is party
to an employment agreement which sets forth the material terms of his employment, his compensation,
and various separation payments (see the section labeled Employment Agreements below). The
material terms of the agreement were negotiated by the Compensation Committee after consideration
of prevailing market practices, the needs of the Company and the CEO, and the advice of outside
counsel and the Committees independent consultant.
In determining compensation for the CEO, the Committee considers the same information and
factors that are used in determining compensation for the other NEOs, except that the CEO does not
make a recommendation to the Committee for his own compensation. For 2010, the Committee set Mr.
Sinsigallis base salary at $474,000, with a target bonus opportunity also equal to $474,000. In
addition, the Committee approved a grant of 22,521 shares of service-based restricted stock and
22,522 shares of performance-based restricted stock vesting over a four year period from the grant
date. The performance-based restricted stock is earned or not earned over a 1-year performance
period, and vest over four years total including the one year performance period. Based on the
Companys Revenue and EPS performance in 2010, Mr. Sinisgalli earned a bonus of $677,820 and 100%
of the performance-based restricted stock award.
Employment Agreements
Mr. Sinisgalli is party to an employment agreement with the Company. In July 2007, the
Compensation Committee approved a modification to Mr. Sinisgallis employment agreement, extending
the term of the original agreement to April 12, 2012. Under the agreement as modified, Mr.
Sinisgalli is entitled to receive an annual base salary of $440,000 (prorated for any year of
partial service) and a performance-related bonus targeted at $450,000 per year based on specific
criteria as stated in his employment agreement. The amount of salary and bonus to be received by
Mr. Sinisgalli may be increased annually at the discretion of the Board of Directors, in regard to
salary, and the Compensation Committee, in regard to bonuses. In 2011, the Company intends to pay
Mr. Sinisgalli a base salary of $484,000 and has established a target performance-related bonus
opportunity of $494,000. In 2010, Mr. Sinisgalli received 22,521 shares of service-based
Restricted Stock and 22,522 shares of performance-based Restricted Stock, which vest over four
years. All of his unvested stock options and restricted shares will vest if after a change in
control, Mr. Sinisgallis employment is terminated other than for cause or constructively
terminated, if such termination or constructive termination occurs within two years of the change
of control. Under the agreement, Mr. Sinisgalli has agreed to assign to the Company all patents,
copyrights and other intellectual property developed by him in the course of his employment. In
addition, Mr. Sinisgalli has agreed not to solicit the Companys customers for a period of one year
following any termination. In the event of termination of his employment other than for cause or
at the expiration of the agreements term, Mr. Sinisgalli is eligible to receive eighteen months of
his then current base salary, including COBRA payments for Mr. Sinisgallis family medical and
dental coverage, and will have 90 days in which to exercise his vested stock options.
Mr. Story is party to an employment agreement with the Company pursuant to which he is
entitled to receive an annual base salary of $255,000, with a performance-related bonus targeted at
$178,500 per year based on specific criteria as stated in his employment agreement. The amount of
salary and bonus to be received by Mr. Story may be increased annually. In 2010, the Company paid
Mr. Story a base salary of $300,000 and a target performance-related bonus of $286,000. In 2011,
the Company intends to pay Mr. Story a base salary of $315,000 and has established a target
performance-related bonus opportunity of $215,000. In 2010, Mr. Story received 9,037 shares of
service-based Restricted Stock and 9,038 shares of performance-based Restricted Stock, which vest
in four equal annual installments beginning January 28, 2011. All of his unvested stock options
and restricted shares will vest if after a change in control, Mr. Storys employment is terminated
other than for cause or constructively terminated, if such termination or constructive termination
occurs within two years of the change in control. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Story has
agreed to assign to the Company all patents, copyrights and other intellectual property developed
by him in the course of his employment. Mr. Story has agreed not to solicit the Companys
customers for a period of one year following any termination. Under his Severance and
Non-Competition Agreement, Mr. Story is eligible to receive twelve months of his then current base
salary in the event of termination as defined in the agreement. In addition to salary payments,
Mr. Story is entitled to receive a prorated portion of the bonus earned through the termination
date and one year of COBRA payments for Mr. Storys family medical and dental coverage. Severance
payments are payable in twelve equal monthly installments from date of termination. Mr. Story will
have 90 days in which to exercise his vested stock options.
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Mr. Capel is party to a severance and noncompetition agreement pursuant to which in the event
of termination of employment (as defined in his severance and noncompetition agreement), Mr. Capel
is eligible to receive twelve months of his then current base salary, payable in twelve equal
monthly installments from date of termination, including COBRA payments for Mr. Capels family
medical and dental coverage. All of his unvested stock options and restricted shares will vest if
after a change in control, Mr. Capels employment is terminated or constructively terminated, other
than for cause, if such termination or constructive termination occurs within two years of the
change of control. In 2010, the Company paid Mr. Capel a base salary of $335,000 and a
performance-related bonus of $321,750. In 2011, the Company intends to pay Mr. Capel a base salary
of $355,000 and has established a target performance-related bonus opportunity of $235,000. In
2010, Mr. Capel received 16,267 shares of service-based Restricted Stock and 16,268 shares of
performance-based Restricted Stock, which vest in four equal annual installments beginning January
28, 2011. Under the agreement, Mr. Capel has agreed to assign to the Company all patents,
copyrights and other intellectual property developed by him in the course of his employment. In
addition, Mr. Capel has agreed not to solicit the Companys customers for a period of one year
following any termination. Further, Mr. Capel will have 30 days in which to exercise his vested
stock options.
Mr. Dabbiere is party to a severance and noncompetition agreement pursuant to which in the
event of termination of employment (as defined in his severance and noncompetition agreement), Mr.
Dabbiere is eligible to receive twelve months of his then current base salary, payable in twelve
equal monthly installments from date of termination, including COBRA payments for Mr. Dabbieres
family medical and dental coverage. All of his unvested stock options and restricted shares will
vest if after a change in control, Mr. Dabbieres employment is terminated or constructively
terminated, other than for cause, if such termination or constructive termination occurs within two
years of the change of control. In 2010, the Company paid Mr. Dabbiere a base salary of $245,000
and a performance-related bonus of $228,800. In 2011, the Company intends to pay Mr. Dabbiere a
base salary of $255,000 and has established a target performance-related bonus opportunity of
$165,000. In 2010, Mr. Dabbiere received 5,648 shares of service-based Restricted Stock and 5,649
shares of performance-based Restricted Stock, which vest in four equal annual installments
beginning January 28, 2011. Under the agreement, Mr. Dabbiere has agreed to assign to the Company
all patents, copyrights and other intellectual property developed by him in the course of his
employment. In addition, Mr. Dabbiere has agreed not to solicit the Companys customers for a
period of one year following any termination. Further, Mr. Dabbiere will have 30 days in which to
exercise his vested stock options.
Mr. Mitchell is party to a separation and noncompetition agreement and an employment agreement
with the Company pursuant to which he is entitled to receive an annual base salary of $250,000,
with a performance-related bonus targeted at $390,000 per year based on specific objectives and
subjective criteria as stated in his employment agreement. The amount of salary and bonus to be
received by Mr. Mitchell may be increased annually. In 2010, the Company paid Mr. Mitchell a base
salary of $350,000 and a performance-related bonus of $500,500. In 2011, the Company intends to
pay Mr. Mitchell a base salary of $350,000 and has established a target performance-related bonus
opportunity of $365,000. In 2010, Mr. Mitchell received 16,267 shares of service-based Restricted
Stock and 16,268 shares of performance-based Restricted Stock, which vest in four equal annual
installments beginning January 28, 2011. All of his unvested stock options and restricted shares
will vest if after a change in control, Mr. Mitchells employment is terminated other than for
Cause or constructively terminated, if such termination or constructive termination occurs within
two years of the change in control. Under the agreement, Mr. Mitchell has agreed to assign to the
Company all patents, copyrights and other intellectual property developed by him in the course of
his employment. In addition, Mr. Mitchell has agreed not to solicit the Companys customers for a
period of two years following any termination. In the event of termination of employment (as
defined in his separation and noncompetition agreement), Mr. Mitchell is eligible to receive twelve
months of his then current base salary, payable in twelve equal monthly installments from date of
termination, including COBRA payments for Mr. Mitchells family medical and dental coverage.
Further, Mr. Mitchell will have 30 days from the date of any termination in which to exercise his
vested stock options.
Policy with Respect to Qualifying Compensation for Deductibility
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code imposes a limit on tax deductions for annual
compensation (other than performance-based compensation) in excess of one million dollars paid by a
corporation to its Chief Executive Officer and its other three most highly compensated executive
officers. The Compensation Committee considers tax deductibility when making its decisions
regarding executive compensation but reserves the right to award nondeductible compensation when
appropriate to accomplish other compensation objectives. The Committee will continue to assess the
impact of Section 162(m) on its compensation practices and determine what further action, if any,
is appropriate.
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Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
The Companys Articles of Incorporation provide that the liability of the directors to the
shareholders for monetary damages shall be limited to the fullest extent permissible under Georgia
law. This limitation of liability does not affect the availability of injunctive relief or other
equitable remedies.
The Companys Bylaws provide that the Company will indemnify each of its officers, directors,
employees and agents to the extent that he or she is or was a party, or is threatened to be made a
party, to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative because he or she is or was a director, officer, employee or agent
of the Company, against reasonable expenses (including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and
amounts paid in settlement in connection with such action, suit or proceeding; provided, however,
that no indemnification shall be made for:
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any appropriation, in violation of his or her duties, of any business opportunity of the
Company; |
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acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; |
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any liability under Section 14-2-832 of the Georgia Business Corporation Code, which
relates to unlawful payments of dividends and unlawful stock repurchases and redemptions;
or |
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any transaction from which he or she derived an improper personal benefit. |
The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with certain executive officers and
directors providing indemnification similar to that provided in the Bylaws.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth, for the three years ended December 31, 2010, the total
compensation paid to or earned by the named executive officers:
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Option |
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Incentive Plan |
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All Other |
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Name and Principal Position |
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Year |
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Salary |
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Bonus(1) |
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Awards(2) |
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Awards(2) |
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Compensation(3) |
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Compensation(4) |
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Total |
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Peter F. Sinisgalli |
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2010 |
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|
$ |
474,000 |
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|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
960,767 |
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$ |
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$ |
677,820 |
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$ |
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$ |
2,112,587 |
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President, Chief Executive |
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2009 |
(5) |
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383,333 |
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|
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310,600 |
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|
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303,600 |
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92,000 |
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8,294 |
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1,097,827 |
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Officer and Director |
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2008 |
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|
460,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
515,000 |
|
|
|
481,800 |
|
|
|
238,050 |
|
|
|
10,367 |
|
|
|
1,705,217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis B. Story |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
$ |
300,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
385,540 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
286,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
971,540 |
|
Executive Vice President, Chief |
|
|
2009 |
(5) |
|
|
256,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
108,710 |
|
|
|
106,260 |
|
|
|
39,000 |
|
|
|
2,750 |
|
|
|
513,387 |
|
Financial
Officer and Treasurer |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
275,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
180,250 |
|
|
|
168,630 |
|
|
|
100,913 |
|
|
|
7,750 |
|
|
|
732,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eddie Capel |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
$ |
335,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
693,972 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
321,750 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,350,722 |
|
Executive Vice President and |
|
|
2009 |
(5) |
|
|
291,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
217,420 |
|
|
|
212,520 |
|
|
|
41,600 |
|
|
|
2,790 |
|
|
|
765,530 |
|
Chief Operating
Officer |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
257,500 |
|
|
|
240,900 |
|
|
|
103,500 |
|
|
|
5,467 |
|
|
|
907,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David K. Dabbiere |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
$ |
245,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
240,965 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
228,800 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
714,765 |
|
Senior Vice President, Chief |
|
|
2009 |
(5) |
|
|
224,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,650 |
|
|
|
75,900 |
|
|
|
31,000 |
|
|
|
2,400 |
|
|
|
410,950 |
|
Legal Officer and
Secretary |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
240,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
128,750 |
|
|
|
120,450 |
|
|
|
80,213 |
|
|
|
10,348 |
|
|
|
579,761 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
$ |
350,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
693,972 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
500,500 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,544,472 |
|
Executive Vice President |
|
|
2009 |
(5) |
|
|
317,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
258,839 |
|
|
|
253,000 |
|
|
|
110,646 |
|
|
|
7,716 |
|
|
|
947,534 |
|
Americas Operations |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
340,000 |
|
|
|
56,250 |
|
|
|
429,175 |
|
|
|
401,500 |
|
|
|
116,438 |
|
|
|
7,617 |
|
|
|
1,350,980 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
This column represents the discretionary cash bonuses described in Compensation Discussion
and Analysis above. |
|
(2) |
|
These columns represent the aggregate grant date fair value for stock and option awards in
accordance with the stock compensation topic in the FASB Codification. These award fair values
have been determined based on the assumptions set forth in the Companys 2010 Annual Report on
Form 10-K (Note 2, Stock-Based Compensation). |
|
(3) |
|
Represent amounts earned in the applicable year, regardless of whether such amounts were paid
prior to the end of such year. |
21
|
|
|
(4) |
|
In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, other compensation
received in the form of perquisites and other personal benefits have been omitted because the
aggregate amount of such perquisites and other personal benefits for each of the named
executive officers was less than $10,000 in the fiscal year. The amounts in this column
represent the 401(k) match and tax withholding paid by the Company on behalf of named
executive officers. |
|
(5) |
|
The amounts disclosed for Salary in 2009 reflect the voluntary salary reductions taken by
each executive that was in effect between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 as part of the
Companys overall cost reduction effort during 2009. The unadjusted Salary for 2009 would
have been $460,000, $275,000, $312,000, $240,000, and $340,000 for Mr. Sinisgalli, Mr. Story,
Mr. Capel, Mr. Dabbiere, and Mr. Mitchell respectively. |
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table provides additional information about our 2010 annual bonus plans and
about stock and option awards granted to our named executive officers during the year ended
December 31, 2010.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated Future |
|
|
Estimated Future |
|
|
Awards: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payouts Under Non- |
|
|
Payouts Under Equity |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Grant Date |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity Incentive |
|
|
Incentive Plan |
|
|
Shares of |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plan Awards(1) |
|
|
Awards(2) |
|
|
Stock or |
|
|
of Stock |
|
|
|
Grant Date |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Maximum |
|
|
Threshold |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Units(3)(#) |
|
|
Awards |
|
Peter F. Sinisgalli |
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
22,522 |
|
|
|
22,521 |
|
|
$ |
960,767 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis B. Story |
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
9,038 |
|
|
|
9,037 |
|
|
|
385,540 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eddie Capel |
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
16,268 |
|
|
|
16,267 |
|
|
|
693,972 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
225,000 |
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David K. Dabbiere |
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
5,469 |
|
|
|
5,648 |
|
|
|
240,965 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
160,000 |
|
|
|
320,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
16,268 |
|
|
|
16,267 |
|
|
|
693,972 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
700,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The 1/28/2010-approved award represents the Companys regular annual cash incentive
plan threshold, target and maximum awards for 2010. |
|
|
|
The actual cash incentives paid to the named executive officers for 2010 pursuant to the
plans are set forth in the Summary Compensation Table under the Non-Equity Incentive Plan
Compensation column. |
|
(2) |
|
These columns represent performance-based restricted stock awards, which are unvested
on the date of grant. Holders will become vested in 50% of their performance-based
restricted stock awards if certain consolidated revenue targets are met in 2010 and the
remaining 50% if certain adjusted earnings per share targets are met in 2010. If
consolidated revenues are equal to or exceed a specified threshold amount but are less than
the specified target amount, then a holder of performance-based restricted stock awards
will be required to forfeit, on a pro rata basis, up to 50% of such holders
performance-based restricted stock award. If adjusted earnings per share are equal to or
exceed a specified threshold amount but are less than the specified target amount, then
such holder of performance-based restricted stock awards will be required to forfeit, on a
pro rata basis, up to 50% of such holders performance-based restricted stock award. Based
on our financial performance in 2010, 100% of the performance-based awards were earned. The
earned portion has a four year graded vesting period from the date of grant. |
|
(3) |
|
This column represents service-based restricted stock granted to the executives during
2010 pursuant to the Companys 2007 Stock Incentive Plan. |
22
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table summarizes the equity awards we have made to our named executive officers
that are outstanding as of December 31, 2010. The market value of unvested stock awards is
determined based on the closing stock price of $30.54 on December 31, 2010.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards (1) |
|
|
Stock Awards (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities |
|
|
Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares or |
|
|
Shares or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Units of |
|
|
Units of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unexercised |
|
|
Unexercised |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Stock That |
|
|
Stock that |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options (#) |
|
|
Options (#) |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Expiration |
|
|
Have Not |
|
|
have not |
|
Name |
|
Grant Date |
|
|
Exerciseable |
|
|
Unexerciseable |
|
|
Price ($) |
|
|
Date |
|
|
Vested (#) |
|
|
Vested ($) |
|
Peter F. Sinisgalli |
|
|
3/16/2004 |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
27.95 |
|
|
|
3/16/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
1/5/2005 |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22.28 |
|
|
|
1/5/2015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/29/2005 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.98 |
|
|
|
11/29/2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/4/2006 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.20 |
|
|
|
1/4/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
|
46,875 |
|
|
|
3,125 |
|
|
|
30.16 |
|
|
|
1/4/2014 |
|
|
|
1,042 |
|
|
|
31,823 |
|
|
|
|
2/1/2007 |
|
|
|
9,375 |
|
|
|
625 |
|
|
|
28.07 |
|
|
|
2/1/2014 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
|
|
6,383 |
|
|
|
|
7/19/2007 |
|
|
|
137,500 |
|
|
|
62,500 |
|
|
|
28.52 |
|
|
|
7/19/2014 |
|
|
|
20,834 |
|
|
|
636,270 |
|
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
|
41,250 |
|
|
|
18,750 |
|
|
|
25.75 |
|
|
|
1/2/2015 |
|
|
|
6,250 |
|
|
|
190,875 |
|
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
|
26,250 |
|
|
|
33,750 |
|
|
|
15.53 |
|
|
|
1/19/2016 |
|
|
|
11,250 |
|
|
|
343,575 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,821 |
|
|
|
1,246,673 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis B. Story |
|
|
3/16/2006 |
|
|
|
62,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
21.54 |
|
|
|
3/16/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
|
15,750 |
|
|
|
5,250 |
|
|
|
30.16 |
|
|
|
1/4/2014 |
|
|
|
1,750 |
|
|
|
53,445 |
|
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
|
10,500 |
|
|
|
10,500 |
|
|
|
25.75 |
|
|
|
1/2/2015 |
|
|
|
3,500 |
|
|
|
106,890 |
|
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,750 |
|
|
|
15.53 |
|
|
|
1/19/2016 |
|
|
|
5,250 |
|
|
|
160,335 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,075 |
|
|
|
552,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eddie Capel |
|
|
7/12/2001 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
28.83 |
|
|
|
7/12/2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
12/17/2001 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27.41 |
|
|
|
12/17/2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/23/2002 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26.65 |
|
|
|
1/23/2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/27/2002 |
|
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24.70 |
|
|
|
12/27/2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/16/2003 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27.77 |
|
|
|
12/16/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/4/2006 |
|
|
|
17,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21.20 |
|
|
|
1/4/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
|
20,250 |
|
|
|
6,750 |
|
|
|
30.16 |
|
|
|
1/4/2014 |
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
68,715 |
|
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
25.75 |
|
|
|
1/2/2015 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
152,700 |
|
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,500 |
|
|
|
15.53 |
|
|
|
1/19/2016 |
|
|
|
10,500 |
|
|
|
320,670 |
|
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,535 |
|
|
|
993,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
David K. Dabbiere |
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12/16/2003 |
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15,000 |
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$ |
27.77 |
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12/16/2013 |
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$ |
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5/3/2004 |
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20,000 |
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|
26.87 |
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5/3/2014 |
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1/4/2007 |
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11,250 |
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|
3,750 |
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30.16 |
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1/4/2014 |
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|
1,250 |
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|
38,175 |
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|
1/2/2008 |
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|
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7,500 |
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|
25.75 |
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1/2/2015 |
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2,500 |
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|
76,350 |
|
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1/19/2009 |
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|
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|
11,250 |
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|
15.53 |
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|
1/19/2016 |
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|
3,750 |
|
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|
114,525 |
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|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
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11,297 |
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|
|
345,010 |
|
23
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End (continued)
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Option Awards (1) |
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Stock Awards (2) |
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Market |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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Value of |
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Securities |
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Securities |
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Shares or |
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Shares or |
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Underlying |
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Underlying |
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Units of |
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Units of |
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Unexercised |
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Unexercised |
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Option |
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Option |
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Stock That |
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Stock that |
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Options (#) |
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Options (#) |
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Exercise |
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Expiration |
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Have Not |
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have not |
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Grant Date |
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Exerciseable |
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Unexerciseable |
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Price ($) |
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Date |
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Vested (#) |
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Vested ($) |
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Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
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7/12/2001 |
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10,000 |
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$ |
28.83 |
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7/12/2011 |
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$ |
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12/17/2001 |
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21,000 |
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27.41 |
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12/17/2011 |
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1/23/2002 |
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15,000 |
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26.65 |
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1/23/2012 |
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6/12/2002 |
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10,000 |
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25.31 |
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6/12/2012 |
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12/27/2002 |
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16,000 |
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24.70 |
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12/27/2012 |
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6/6/2003 |
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25,000 |
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28.06 |
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6/6/2013 |
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12/11/2003 |
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100,000 |
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26.64 |
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12/11/2013 |
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1/5/2005 |
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87,500 |
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22.28 |
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1/5/2015 |
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1/4/2007 |
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37,500 |
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12,500 |
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30.16 |
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1/4/2014 |
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4,167 |
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127,260 |
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1/2/2008 |
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25,000 |
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25,000 |
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25.75 |
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1/2/2015 |
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8,334 |
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254,520 |
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1/19/2009 |
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37,500 |
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15.53 |
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1/19/2016 |
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12,501 |
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381,781 |
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1/28/2010 |
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32,535 |
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993,619 |
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(1) |
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Stock options become exercisable in accordance with the vesting schedule below: |
Option Awards Vesting Schedule
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Name |
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Grant Date |
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Vesting |
Peter F. Sinisgalli |
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3/16/2004 |
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6.25% per quarter until accelerated in December 2005 |
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1/5/2005 |
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6.25% per quarter until accelerated in December 2005 |
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11/29/2005 |
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Vested immediately with sale restrictions lapsing 25% per year for 4 years |
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1/4/2006 |
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6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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1/4/2007 |
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6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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2/1/2007 |
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6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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7/19/2007 |
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6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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1/2/2008 |
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6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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1/19/2009 |
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6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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Dennis B. Story |
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3/16/2006 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/4/2007 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/2/2008 |
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/19/2009 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
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Eddie Capel |
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7/12/2001 |
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50% on 7/31/2003 and 7/31/2004 |
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12/17/2001 |
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1/3 per year for 3 years |
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1/23/2002 |
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50% on 1/23/2004 and 1/23/2005 |
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12/27/2002 |
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25% per year for 4 years until accelerated in December 2005 |
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12/16/2003 |
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25% per year for 4 years until accelerated in December 2005 |
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1/4/2006 |
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/4/2007 |
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/2/2008 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/19/2009 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
24
Option Awards Vesting Schedule (continued)
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Name |
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Grant Date |
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Vesting |
David K. Dabbiere |
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12/16/2003 |
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25% per year until accelerated in December 2005 |
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5/3/2004 |
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25% per year until accelerated in December 2005 |
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1/4/2007 |
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/2/2008 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
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1/19/2009 |
|
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25% per year for 4 years |
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Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
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7/12/2001 |
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100% on 12/31/03 |
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12/17/2001 |
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1/3 per year for 3 years |
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1/23/2002 |
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50% on 1/23/2004 and 1/23/2005 |
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6/12/2002 |
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50% on 6/30/2004 and 6/30/2005 |
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12/27/2002 |
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25% per year for 3 years until accelerated in December 2005 |
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6/6/2003 |
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1/3 per year for 3 years until accelerated in December 2005 |
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12/11/2003 |
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|
8.33% per quarter until accelerated in December 2005 |
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1/5/2005 |
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50% per year until accelerated in December 2005 |
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1/4/2007 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
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1/2/2008 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
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|
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1/19/2009 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
(2) |
|
Restricted Stock vests in accordance with the schedule below: |
Stock Awards Vesting Schedule
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Name |
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Grant Date |
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Vesting |
Peter F. Sinisgalli |
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1/4/2007 |
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|
6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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|
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2/1/2007 |
|
|
6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
|
|
|
7/19/2007 |
|
|
6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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|
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1/28/2010 |
|
|
22,521 shares of service-based restricted stock, which vest 6.25% per quarter for 4 years |
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|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
22,522 shares of performance-based restricted stock, 1/4 vest on first anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining shares vest 6.25% per quarter for 3 years |
|
Dennis B. Story |
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
Eddie Capel |
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
David K. Dabbiere |
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
|
|
1/4/2007 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/2/2008 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/19/2009 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
|
|
|
1/28/2010 |
|
|
25% per year for 4 years |
25
Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
The following Option Exercises and Stock Vested table provides additional information about
the value realized by the named executive officers on option award exercises and stock award
vesting during the year ended December 31, 2010.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
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Option Awards |
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Stock Awards |
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Number |
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|
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|
Number |
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|
Value |
|
|
of Shares |
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|
Value |
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|
of Options |
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|
Realized on |
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Acquired on |
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|
Realized on |
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Name |
|
Exercised |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Vesting |
|
|
Vesting |
|
Peter F. Sinisgalli |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
35,889 |
|
|
$ |
964,799 |
|
Dennis B. Story |
|
|
117,750 |
|
|
|
988,752 |
|
|
|
5,250 |
|
|
|
126,630 |
|
Eddie Capel |
|
|
80,500 |
|
|
|
734,715 |
|
|
|
8,250 |
|
|
|
198,208 |
|
David K. Dabbiere |
|
|
66,625 |
|
|
|
452,644 |
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
90,450 |
|
Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
|
|
165,000 |
|
|
|
1,506,155 |
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
|
|
301,501 |
|
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control
The table below reflect amounts that would become payable to our named executive officers
under existing employment agreements and severance and non-competition agreements assume that such
termination or change in control was effective as of December 31, 2010.
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
Health |
|
|
|
Severance |
|
|
Stock Vesting |
|
|
Benefits |
|
Peter F. Sinisgalli |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination without cause or constructive termination |
|
$ |
711,000 |
(1) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
21,430 |
(1) |
Change of control with termination without cause or
constructive termination |
|
|
711,000 |
(1) |
|
|
3,180,950 |
(3) |
|
|
21,430 |
(1) |
Dennis B. Story |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination without cause or constructive termination |
|
|
300,000 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
Change of control with termination without cause or
constructive termination |
|
|
300,000 |
(2) |
|
|
1,161,378 |
(3) |
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
Eddie Capel |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination without cause |
|
|
335,000 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
Change of control with termination without cause or
constructive termination |
|
|
335,000 |
(2) |
|
|
2,082,934 |
(3) |
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
David K. Dabbiere |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination without cause |
|
|
245,000 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
Change of control with termination without cause or
constructive termination |
|
|
245,000 |
(2) |
|
|
780,273 |
(3) |
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
Jeffrey S. Mitchell |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination without cause or constructive termination |
|
|
350,000 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
Change of control with termination without cause or
constructive termination |
|
|
350,000 |
(2) |
|
|
2,444,555 |
(3) |
|
|
14,286 |
(2) |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Mr. Sinisgallis severance and non-competition agreement provides for the payment of
eighteen months of his then current base salary and eighteen months of COBRA payments for
medical and dental benefits for Mr. Sinisgalli and his family in the event of termination
other than for Cause (as defined in the agreement). This agreement also provides for a
gross up for any excise taxes up to $1 million, with certain exceptions. As of December
31, 2010, no excise tax would have been payable and therefore no amount related to excise
tax has been included in the above table. |
|
(2) |
|
The severance and non-competition agreement of the named executive officers provide for
the payment of twelve months of then current base salary and twelve months of COBRA
payments for the executives and his familys medical and dental benefits in the event of
termination other than for cause (as defined in the agreement). |
|
(3) |
|
The named executive officers employment agreements provide for the vesting of all
unvested options and restricted stock upon a change of control and subsequent termination
other than for cause or constructive termination occurred within two years of such change
of control. The amount included in the table for the vesting of these previously unvested
stock options is the intrinsic valuei.e., the amount by which the market value of the
Companys common stock on December 31, 2010 ($30.54 per share) exceeded the exercise price
as of December 31, 2010 of the unvested in-the-money stock options. |
26
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The following non-employee directors were the members of the Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors during 2010: Thomas E. Noonan (Chairman), John J. Huntz, Jr., Peter J. Kight
and Brian J. Cassidy. To the Companys knowledge, there were no interlocking relationships
involving members of the Compensation Committee or other directors requiring disclosure in this
Proxy Statement.
SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Companys directors and
executive officers and persons who own beneficially more than 10% of the Common Stock to file
reports of initial statements of ownership and statements of changes in ownership of such stock
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Directors, executive officers and persons owning
beneficially more than 10% of the Common Stock are required by the Commission to furnish the
Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file with the Commission. To the Companys
knowledge, based solely on the information furnished to the Company, all directors, executive
officers and 10% shareholders complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements during
the year ended December 31, 2010, except inadvertent late filings to report: (1) the grant of
common stock by the Company to Messrs. Capel, Dabbiere, Mitchell, Sinisgalli and Story on January
28, 2010; and (2) the exercise of stock options and disposition of common stock by Mr. Goodwin on
November 24, 2010.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis section of the Companys 2011 Proxy Statement. Based on its review and
discussions with management, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement for 2011 (and
in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K through incorporation by reference to the Proxy
Statement).
Compensation Committee
Thomas E. Noonan, Chairman
Brian J. Cassidy
John J. Huntz, Jr.
Peter J. Kight
The foregoing report shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement
incorporating by reference this proxy statement into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that we
specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed
under such Acts.
POLICY ON RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is available in the Investor
Relations section of our web site at www.manh.com, and its conflicts of interest policy provide
generally that the Companys directors, officers and employees must avoid any personal, financial
or family interest that could keep such person from acting in our best interest. Approval of the
Chief Executive and Chief Legal Officers is needed for such conflicts; however, the Company has an
unwritten policy that conflicts involving directors or executive officers must be approved by the
Audit Committee or the independent members of the Board of Directors.
27
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of
the Companys independent registered public accounting firm. In this regard, the Audit Committee
pre-approves all audit services and non-audit services to be provided to the Company by its
independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee may delegate to one or more of
its members the authority to grant the approvals. The decision of any member to whom authority is
delegated to approve services to be performed by the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm is presented to the full Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Audit
Committee may not approve any service that individually or in the aggregate may impair, in the
Audit Committees opinion, the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors currently consists of Messrs. Huntz (Chairman),
Goodwin, Lautenbach and Noonan, all of whom meet the independence requirements of The Nasdaq Stock
Market. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board of
Directors, the complete text of which is available in its current form in the Investor Relations
section of our web site at www.manh.com.
In overseeing the preparation of the Companys financial statements, the Audit Committee met
with both management and the Companys independent registered public accounting firm to review and
discuss the financial statements prior to their issuance and to discuss significant accounting
issues. Management advised the Audit Committee that all financial statements were prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and the Committee discussed the
statements with both management and the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit
Committees review included discussion with the independent registered public accounting firm of
matters required to be discussed pursuant to Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended
(AICPA, Professional Standards, Vol. 1. AU section 480), as adopted by the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board in Rule 3200T. The Companys independent registered public accounting
firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has provided to the Audit Committee the written disclosures and letter to
the Audit Committee required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board regarding the independent accountants communications with the Audit Committee concerning
independence, and the Audit Committee has discussed with Ernst & Young LLP that firms
independence. The Audit Committee has concluded that Ernst & Young LLPs provision of audit and
non-audit services to the Company is compatible with Ernst & Young LLPs independence.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management its assessment and report on
the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2010, which it made using the criteria set forth by the Committee Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission in Internal Control Integrated Framework. The Audit Committee has also
reviewed and discussed with Ernst & Young LLP its review and report on the Companys internal
control over financial reporting. The Company published these reports in its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Based on these reviews and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of
Directors that the Companys audited financial statements be included in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
Audit Committee
John J. Huntz, Jr., Chairman
Paul R. Goodwin
Dan L. Lautenbach
Thomas E. Noonan
The foregoing report shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement
incorporating by reference this proxy statement into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that we
specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed
under such Acts.
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PROPOSAL 2
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANYS 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN
On April 4, 2007, our Board of Directors adopted the Manhattan Associates, Inc. 2007 Stock
Incentive Plan (the Plan), and on May 18, 2007 our shareholders approved the Plan authorizing
2,300,000 shares available for grant. In April 2009, our Board of Directors approved the first
amendment to the Plan, and on May 29, 2009, our shareholders approved the first amendment to the
Plan (the First Amendment) to amend certain terms and to authorize an additional 2,400,000
shares, resulting in a total of 4,700,000 shares available for grant under the 2007 Plan. The Board
of Directors requests that you approve an amendment to the Plan, as amended, to increase the number
of shares issuable under the Plan by an additional 2,800,000 shares.
The purpose of the Plan is to promote our long-term success and increase shareholder value by:
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attracting and retaining key employees and directors of outstanding ability; |
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encouraging key employees and directors to focus on long-range objectives; and |
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further aligning the interests of key employees and directors with the economic
interests of the shareholders. |
As intended, most of these 4,700,000 shares originally authorized under the Plan have been
awarded to key employees and directors during the past five years (2007-2011). Following the
annual grant to the Board of Directors, named executive officers and other employee participants,
which occurred on January 27, 2011, the composition of outstanding awards and shares available for
grant is as follows (in thousands, except weighted average information):
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As of February 16, 2011 |
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Award Type |
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Awards Outstanding |
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Shares Available |
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Stock Options (1) |
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3,610 |
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Restricted Stock |
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772 |
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|
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|
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Total |
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4,382 |
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995 |
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(1) Outstanding
Stock Option Detail: |
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Weighted Average Exercise Price |
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$ |
24.99 |
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Weighted Average Remaining Term |
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3.1 years |
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As discussed in Compensation Discussion and Analysis, in January 2010, the Compensation
Committee approved certain changes to the Companys historical equity incentive grant practices,
with the objective to optimize its performance and retention strength while managing program share
usage to improve long-term equity overhang. The changes eliminated stock option awards in favor of
100% restricted stock grants, of which 50% of the awards are service-based and 50% are
performance-based, for all named executive officers and other employee participants in the Plan.
The Board of Directors receives service-based restricted grants. The Compensation Committee
however retains the discretion to adjust its equity compensation program from time to time to
reflect changing circumstances or for other reasons, including by restoring the use of stock
options as incentive awards. The Plan requires that full value awardssuch as restricted stock,
RSUs and performance shares count as two shares against the total shares otherwise available for
issuance under the Plan.
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As of February 16, 2011, 995,311 shares were available under the Planor only 497,655 if all
awards are issued as restricted stock, RSUs or other full value awards, as is the Companys current
policy. Assuming the approval of the amendment, the number of restricted stock shares or units
that could be awarded on a pro forma basis as of February 16, 2011 would be approximately 1,900,000
due to the feature of the Plan that counts full value awardssuch as restricted stock, RSUs and
performance sharesas two shares against the total shares otherwise available for issuance under
the Plan. The following table provides a historical view of the Companys grant activity and the
impact on the share pool for the 2007 Stock incentive Plan (in thousands).
Manhattan Associates 2007 Stock Incentive Plan Equity grant history and Share Pool Rollforward
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Restricted Stock Shares |
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Share |
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Options |
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Service |
Performance |
Total |
Full Value (1) |
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Pool (1) |
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2007 Shareholder Authorized May 18, 2007 |
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2,300 |
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2007 grants issued |
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246 |
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84 |
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|
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84 |
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168 |
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(414 |
) |
2007 grants forfeited/expired |
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Available at December 31, 2007 |
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1,886 |
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2008 grants issued |
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666 |
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|
|
213 |
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|
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|
|
|
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213 |
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|
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426 |
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(1,092 |
) |
2008 grants forfeited/expired |
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67 |
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14 |
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|
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|
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14 |
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28 |
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|
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95 |
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|
|
|
|
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Available at December 31, 2008 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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889 |
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2009 Shareholder Authorized May 29, 2009 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2,400 |
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2009 grants issued |
|
|
639 |
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
211 |
|
|
|
422 |
|
|
|
(1,061 |
) |
2009 grants forfeited/expired |
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|
120 |
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|
|
35 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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35 |
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|
|
70 |
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|
|
190 |
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|
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|
|
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Available at December 31, 2009 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,418 |
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2010 grants issued |
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|
18 |
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|
|
250 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
|
|
437 |
|
|
|
874 |
|
|
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(892 |
) |
2010 grants forfeited/expired |
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|
26 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
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7 |
|
|
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21 |
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|
|
42 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Available at December 31, 2010 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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1,594 |
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2011 grants issued |
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|
|
|
|
|
153 |
|
|
|
148 |
|
|
|
301 |
|
|
|
602 |
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|
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(602 |
) |
2011 grants forfeited/expired |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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Available at February 16, 2011 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
995 |
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2011 New Share Request Proposal May 19, 2011 (2) |
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2,800 |
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2011 Pro forma Total Available Fungible shares (2) |
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3,795 |
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2011 Pro forma Total Whole Shares Available (2) |
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1,898 |
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(1) |
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Full Value Shares, such as restricted stock, are counted as two shares towards
the pool per the 2007 Incentive Plan. In 2010, the Company eliminated stock option
grants in favor of 100% restricted stock grants, of which 50% of awards are
service-based and 50% performance-based. The awards vest over a four year period from
the date of grant. |
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(2) |
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Pro forma Total Whole Shares Available represent the actual shares available
for grant at February 16, 2011 of approximately 995,000 shares under the Companys
current grant practices of restricted stock grants only plus the 2011 new share request
of 2,800,000 shares which totals 3,795,000 available fungible shares. Under the
Companys current grant practices of granting restricted stock only this would provide
approximately 1,900,000 shares available for restricted stock grants. |
Voting Power Dilution
Since 2004, the Company has reduced its common shares outstanding 32% through its share
buyback program, repurchasing 9.0 million shares, net of option exercises over that period. The
Companys share buyback program has been 100% self-funded through cash flow from operations and has
served to return capital to our shareholders while being positively accretive to earnings per
share. However, the significant share buyback activity has a negative effect on the overhang of
equity incentives. Other factors impacting our voting power dilution are:
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Like most technology companies, our historical compensation practice relied heavily on
stock options to a broad group of employees. With the adoption of the 2007 Stock Incentive
Plan, we decreased the number of participants in the Plan and in 2010 eliminated option
grants in favor of 100% restricted stock. |
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A large portion of our current voting power dilution is based on former option awards
under the old policy, which we have substantially improved through elimination of option
grants and our share buyback program. Options outstanding from December 31, 2009 to
February 16, 2011 have decreased 37% largely due to option exercise activity. We have
mitigated the shareholder dilution from option exercises through our buyback program. |
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The following table provides a historical view of the Companys voting power dilution trends
from December 31, 2006 to February 16, 2011 covering the period of the 2007 Stock Incentive Plans
existence (in thousands except voting power dilution %). Excluding share buybacks, pro forma
voting power dilution has decreased from 27% to 18% from 2006 to 2010 and is projected to rise to
23% assuming the approval of the new share request. With the elimination of options in favor of
restricted stock grants, excluding buybacks, pro forma voting power dilution at December 31, 2010
is 15% and rises to 18% with the approval of the new share request.
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Available |
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Total |
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Voting Power Dilution (VPD) % |
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For |
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O/S |
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Overhang |
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Share |
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Pro Forma |
|
|
Fungible Shares |
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|
Whole shares (3) |
|
|
|
CSO (1) |
|
|
Grant |
|
Awards |
|
Shares |
|
|
Buybacks |
|
|
CSO (2) |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Pro forma (4) |
|
|
Actual |
|
|
Pro forma (4) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
21,836 |
|
|
|
3,795 |
|
|
|
4,382 |
|
|
|
8,177 |
|
|
|
315 |
|
|
|
35,108 |
|
|
37% |
|
|
23% |
|
|
29% |
|
|
18% |
|
2010 |
|
|
21,730 |
|
|
|
1,594 |
|
|
|
4,504 |
|
|
|
6,098 |
|
|
|
2,717 |
|
|
|
34,687 |
|
|
28% |
|
|
18% |
|
|
24% |
|
|
15% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
22,467 |
|
|
|
2,418 |
|
|
|
6,158 |
|
|
|
8,576 |
|
|
|
1,371 |
|
|
|
32,707 |
|
|
38% |
|
|
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
23,581 |
|
|
|
889 |
|
|
|
6,364 |
|
|
|
7,253 |
|
|
|
1,706 |
|
|
|
32,450 |
|
|
31% |
|
|
22% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
24,900 |
|
|
|
1,886 |
|
|
|
6,411 |
|
|
|
8,297 |
|
|
|
3,563 |
|
|
|
32,063 |
|
|
33% |
|
|
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
27,610 |
|
|
|
1,962 |
|
|
|
6,315 |
|
|
|
8,277 |
|
|
|
773 |
|
|
|
31,210 |
|
|
30% |
|
|
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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(1) |
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CSO = Common shares outstanding. 2006 through 2010 are as of December 31; 2011
is as of February 16, 2011. |
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(2) |
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Pro forma CSO excludes historical share buybacks for the full year 2006 through
2010. 2011 is year to date as of February 16, 2011 and includes the 2,800,000 new
share request proposal. |
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(3) |
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Whole Shares VPD% calculation assumes shares available for grant are divided by
2 for restricted stock grants under the Companys current grant practice. In 2010,
option grants were eliminated in favor of restricted stock grants. |
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(4) |
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Pro forma VPD% calculation eliminates the impact of historical share buybacks. |
The Board believes that the addition of the new shares to the Plan will provide sufficient
flexibility for the Company to continue providing competitive and appropriate long-term incentive
opportunities to key employees for several years and that doing so is critical to attracting,
motivating and retaining the talent necessary to deliver performance results and increases in
shareholder value over time.
All key provisions and features of the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan remain the same, including:
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No liberal share counting, i.e., shares tendered or held back upon exercise of an
option or settlement of an award to cover the exercise price are not available for future
issuance under the Plan; |
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Prohibition on stock option repricing or exchanges without shareholder approval; and |
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A fungible pool structure where grants of non-option awards (including restricted stock,
restricted stock units and performance-based shares) count as 2 shares against the reserve. |
Shares Issuable under the Plan
After careful consideration of various alternatives and approaches, the Board of Directors has
approved, subject to shareholder approval, an amendment to the Plan to increase the number of
shares available under the Plan by an additional 2,800,000 shares to provide approximately
1,400,000 available restricted shares for grant. The Companys closing stock price on March 31,
2011, was $32.74. The shares issued by the Company under the Plan will either be treasury shares
or authorized but unissued shares. The shares underlying any awards that are forfeited, canceled,
expire or are terminated (other than by exercise) under the Plan are added back to the shares
available for issuance under the Plan. Shares tendered or held back upon exercise of an option or
settlements of an award to cover the exercise price or tax withholding are not available for future
issuance under the Plan. Shares acquired by the Company in the open market using cash proceeds of
option exercises will not be added back to the shares available for issuance under the Plan. To
the extent any shares covered by a stock incentive remain unissued after the award is canceled,
exchanged or expires unexercised, then such shares of Common Stock may again be available for use
under the Plan.
New Plan Benefits. As of the date of this proxy statement, no awards have been made from the
Plan from the 2,800,000 new shares to be added to the Plan. The amount of the awards to be made in
the future under the Plan is not presently determinable.
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Prior Awards Made Under the Plan
The following table sets forth the total number of stock options and restricted stock granted
to such individuals and groups under the Plan since its inception in 2007, net cancellations, as of
February 16, 2011.
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Number of Shares |
|
Name and Position |
|
Stock Options |
|
|
Restricted Stock |
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Peter F. Sinisgalli, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
|
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320,000 |
|
|
|
186,633 |
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Dennis B. Story, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer |
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|
42,000 |
|
|
|
46,385 |
|
Eddie Capel, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
|
|
72,000 |
|
|
|
81,748 |
|
David Dabbiere, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |
|
|
30,000 |
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|
|
30,156 |
|
Jeffrey S. Mitchell, Executive Vice President Americas Operations |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
90,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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All executive officers as a group (5 persons) |
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|
564,000 |
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|
|
435,323 |
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All non-employee directors as a group (7 persons) |
|
|
182,500 |
|
|
|
100,398 |
|
All employees (other than executive officers) as a group |
|
|
607,091 |
|
|
|
639,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,353,591 |
|
|
|
1,175,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table provides information regarding our current equity compensation plans as of
February 16, 2011:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
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|
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|
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Number of securities to |
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Weighted-average |
|
|
Number of securities |
|
|
|
be issued upon exercise |
|
|
exercise price of |
|
|
remaining available for |
|
|
|
of outstanding options |
|
|
outstanding options |
|
|
future issuance under |
|
Plan Category |
|
and rights |
|
|
and rights |
|
|
equity compensation plans |
|
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders |
|
|
3,610,413 |
|
|
$ |
24.99 |
|
|
|
995,311 |
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by security
holders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
3,610,413 |
|
|
$ |
24.99 |
|
|
|
995,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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As of December 31, 2010, there were 3,846,262 options outstanding with a weighted average
exercise price of $25.06 per share and 1,594,226 shares available for issuance under the Plan.
As of February 16, 2011, there were 3,610,413 options outstanding with a weighted average
exercise price of $24.99 per share and 995,311 shares available for issuance under the Plan.
Additional information regarding our equity compensation plans can be found in Note 2 of the
Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report to Shareholders accompanying
this proxy statement.
VOTE REQUIRED AND BOARD RECOMMENDATION
In order to be approved, the number of votes cast for approval of the Amendment must exceed
the number cast against, assuming the presence of a quorum.
THE BOARD HAS DETERMINED THAT THE AMENDMENT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMPANY AND ITS
SHAREHOLDERS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE
AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN.
Below are the other key provisions of the Companys 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, which remain
the same.
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Code Section 162(m) Participant Limitation
Section 162(m) of the Code denies a deduction by an employer for certain compensation in
excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per year paid by a publicly traded corporation to the
Chief Executive Officer, or any of the three (3) most highly compensated executive officers other
than the principal financial officer and the Chief Executive Officer. Compensation realized with
respect to stock options and stock appreciation rights, including upon exercise of a stock
appreciation right or non-qualified stock options or upon a disqualifying disposition of an
incentive stock option, as described below under Federal Income Tax Consequences, will be
excluded from this deduction limit if certain requirements are satisfied, including a requirement
that the plan under which such compensation is granted be approved by the Companys shareholders.
In addition, other types of awards under the Plan may be excluded from this deduction limit if they
are conditioned on the achievement of one (1) or more of the performance measures described below,
as required by Section 162(m) of the Code. To satisfy the requirements that apply to
performance-based compensation, those performance measures must be approved by the Companys
shareholders, and approval of the amendment to the Plan as proposed in this Proposal 2 will
constitute approval of those measures. In addition, to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code, no
participant in the Plan may be granted Stock Incentives (as defined below) covering an aggregate
number of shares of the Companys common stock in excess of 2,000,000 in any calendar year, and any
shares of the Companys common stock subject to a Stock Incentive which again become available for
use under the Plan after the cancellation, expiration or exchange of such Stock Incentive
thereafter will continue to be counted in applying this calendar year limitation for participants
in the Plan.
Term of the Plan
The Plan became effective when adopted by the Board of Directors on April 4, 2007 and the
shareholders approved the Plan on May 18, 2007, and the First Amendment became effective when
adopted by the Board of Directors in April 2009 and our shareholders approved the First Amendment
on May 29, 2009. Unless the Plan is earlier terminated in accordance with its provisions, no stock
incentives will be granted under the Plan after the earlier of May 29, 2019, or the date on which
all of the shares reserved for the Plan have been issued or are no longer available for use under
the Plan. If this Proposal 2 is approved, the date on which the Plan terminates will be extended to
the earlier of May 19, 2021, or the date on which all of the shares reserved for the Plan have been
issued or are no longer available for issuance under the Plan. However, the Plan will continue in
effect until all outstanding stock incentives have been exercised in full or are no longer
exercisable.
Administration of the Plan
The Plan will continue to be administered by the Board of Directors or a committee appointed
and delegated by the Board. The Board of Directors will have full power to interpret the Plan and
any agreement or instrument entered into thereunder, determine the terms and conditions of any
outstanding stock incentives as allowed under the Plan and make all other determinations or take
such other actions as may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.
Types of Stock Incentives
The Board of Directors may grant the following stock incentives under the Plan (each
individually, a Stock Incentive):
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stock options to purchase shares of Common Stock, including options intended to qualify
under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code (incentive stock options) and options not
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Shares subject to stock options or stock appreciation rights count against the available share
pool as one share, and shares subject to restricted stock or restricted stock unit awards
(including performance-based awards) count against the available share pool as two shares. Stock
incentives that settle only in cash do not count against the share limit.
Each of the above Stock Incentives will be evidenced by a stock incentive agreement executed
by the Company and the eligible recipient, in such form and with such terms and conditions as the
Board of Directors may, pursuant to the provisions of the Plan, determine in its discretion from
time to time.
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Eligible Recipients
Awards of Stock Incentives under the Plan may be made to all employees and non-employee
directors of, and consultants or advisors that provide services to, the Company or its subsidiaries
(collectively, the Participants). Only employees are eligible to receive a grant of incentive
stock options.
Provisions Applicable to Stock Options
Exercise Price. The exercise price per share of each stock option will not be less than the
fair market value of a share of our common stock on the grant date. With respect to each grant of
an incentive stock option to a recipient who is a shareholder holding more than 10% of the
Companys total voting stock, the exercise price will not be less than 110% of the fair market
value of the shares. The Board of Directors may not adjust the exercise price of a stock option to
a lower price without first receiving the approval of our shareholders.
Option Term. Stock options may not be exercised after the seventh anniversary of the grant
date, except that any incentive stock option granted to a ten-percent shareholder may not be
exercised after the fifth anniversary of the grant date.
Transferability Restrictions. A stock option issued under the Plan may not be transferable or
assignable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and may be exercisable only by
the Participant during the Participants lifetime, subject to certain exceptions provided in the
Plan. However, a non-qualified stock option may be transferred by the Participant as a bona fide
gift to his or her spouse, lineal descendant or ascendant, siblings and children by adoption.
Payment. Payment for shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of a stock option may be made
in cash only. In addition, the stock option may be exercised through a brokerage transaction as
permitted under the provisions of Regulation T applicable to cashless exercises promulgated by the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, unless prohibited by Section 402 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, payment must be made at the
time that the stock option or any part thereof is exercised, and no shares shall be issued or
delivered upon exercise of an option until full payment has been made by the Participant. Other
methods of payment may also be used if approved by the Board of Directors in its sole and absolute
discretion and provided for under the related stock incentive agreement.
Provisions Applicable to Stock Appreciation Rights
Terms, Conditions and Restrictions. A stock appreciation right is a contractual right whereby
the Participant, without payment to the Company (except for any applicable withholding or other
taxes), receives cash, shares, a combination thereof, or such other consideration as the Board of
Directors may determine, in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value per share on the
exercise date over the exercise price per share for that stock appreciation right. The exercise
price per share for the stock appreciation right will not be less than the fair market value of a
share of our common stock at the grant date. The Board of Directors may not adjust the exercise
price of a stock appreciation right to a lower price without first receiving the approval of our
shareholders.
Transferability Restrictions. No stock appreciation right granted under the Plan may be
transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise alienated other than by will or the laws of descent and
distribution and may be exercisable only by the Participant. However, a stock appreciation right
may also be transferred by the Participant as a bona fide gift to his or her spouse, lineal
descendant or ascendant, siblings and children by adoption.
Provisions Applicable to Restricted Stock Awards
Terms, Conditions and Restrictions. The Board of Directors may determine the terms,
conditions, restrictions and other provisions of each restricted stock award. Restricted stock
awards issued under the Plan may have restrictions that lapse based upon the service of a
Participant, or based upon the attainment of performance goals established pursuant to the business
criteria listed in the Plan and described below, or based upon any other criteria that the Board of
Directors may determine appropriate. The Board of Directors may require a cash payment from the
Participant in exchange for the grant of a restricted stock award or may grant a restricted stock
award without the requirement of a cash payment.
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Transferability Restrictions. A restricted stock award may not be transferred by the
Participant, other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
Voting, Dividends and Other Rights. Unless the related stock incentive agreement provides
otherwise, recipients of restricted stock awards are entitled to vote and to receive dividends
during the periods of restriction.
Provisions Applicable to Restricted Stock Units
Terms, Conditions and Restrictions. A restricted stock unit entitles the Participant to
receive one share of Common Stock at such future time and upon such terms as specified by the Board
of Directors in the applicable stock incentive agreement. Restricted stock units issued under the
Plan may have restrictions that lapse based upon the service of a Participant, or based upon other
criteria that the Board of Directors may determine appropriate. The Board of Directors may require
a cash payment from the recipient in exchange for the grant of a restricted stock unit or may grant
a restricted stock unit without the requirement of a cash payment.
Transferability Restrictions. A restricted stock unit may not be transferred by the recipient,
other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
Voting, Dividends and Other Rights. Unless the related stock incentive agreement provides
otherwise, recipients of restricted stock units are not entitled to vote and to receive dividends
until they become owners of the shares pursuant to their restricted stock units.
Performance Goals
If awards granted or issued under the Plan are intended to qualify under the performance-based
compensation provisions of Section 162(m) of the Code, the performance measure(s) to be used for
purposes of such awards shall be chosen by a Committee composed of solely two or more directors who
qualify as non-employee directors under Rule 16b-3(b)(3) under the Exchange Act, and outside
directors under Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder from the
following: earnings per share; net income (before or after taxes); return measures (including, but
not limited to, return on assets, equity or sales); cash flow return on investments which equals
net cash flows divided by owners equity; earnings before or after taxes; depreciation and/or
amortization; gross revenues; operating income (before or after taxes); total shareholder returns;
corporate performance indicators (indices based on the level of certain services provided to
customers); achievement of sales targets; completion of acquisitions; cash generation; profit
and/or revenue targets; growth measures, including revenue growth, as compared with a peer group or
other benchmark; share price (including, but not limited to, growth measures and total shareholder
return); and/or pre-tax profits.
Change of Control
Upon the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Plan), with respect to any
Stock Incentive granted under the Plan that is not so assumed or substituted (a Non-Assumed Stock
Incentive), the Board of Directors may, at its discretion, (i) accelerate the vesting and/or
exercisability of such Non-Assumed Stock Incentive; (ii) cancel any such Non-Assumed Stock
Incentive that has not vested nor become exercisable as of the effective date of the change in
control; (iii) cancel such Non-Assumed Stock Incentive in exchange for its in-the-money value, if
any, as determined in the Plan; (iv) cancel such Non-Assumed Stock Incentive after providing the
opportunity to exercise such Stock Incentive prior to the change of control; or (v) cancel any
Non-Assumed Stock Incentive that does not have any in-the-money value.
Amendment and Termination
The Board of Directors may suspend, terminate or amend the Plan from time to time; except that
certain amendments as specified in the Plan may not be made without the approval of the
shareholders of the Company, including an amendment to increase the number of shares reserved and
issuable under the Plan, to extend the term of the Plan, or to decrease the minimum exercise price
of any Stock Incentive. The Board of Directors may also modify, amend or cancel any Stock Incentive
granted under the Plan; provided, however, that without the consent of the Participant affected, no
such modification, amendment or cancellation may diminish the rights of such Participant under the
Stock Incentive previously granted under the Plan.
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Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a brief outline of the federal income tax consequences to Participants of the
receipt or exercise of Options. It does not discuss all the possible tax consequences of exercising
options, which depend on each employees own individual tax and financial situation.
Incentive Stock Options. A Participant who receives an incentive stock option generally
recognizes no income for federal income tax purposes at the time of the grant or exercise of the
option. However, the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the
underlying Shares on the date of exercise (referred to as the spread) generally will constitute
an item of alternative minimum tax adjustment for purposes of the alternative minimum tax for the
year in which the option is exercised, and thus may increase the federal income tax liability of
the option holder as a result of the exercise of an incentive stock option under the alternative
minimum tax rules of the Internal Revenue Code. The Participant generally will be entitled to
long-term capital gain treatment upon the sale of Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of
incentive stock options, if the Shares have been held for more than two years from the date of
grant of the option and for more than one year after exercise.
If the Participant disposes of Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an incentive stock
option before the expiration of either of these holding periods (a disqualifying disposition),
generally the gain realized on disposition will be ordinary compensation income to the extent of
the spread (or, if less, the amount realized on such disposition). However, if the option holder is
subject to suit under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the short swing profits
rule), the option holder will recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the difference
between the exercise price and the lesser of (i) the fair market value of the Shares as of a later
date (such later date being the earlier of (1) the expiration of 6 months from the date of
exercise, or (2) the first day on which the disposition of such property would not subject such
option holder to suit under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless the option
holder makes a timely Internal Revenue Code § 83(b) election, in which event the fair market of the
Shares will be determined on the date of exercise) and (ii) the price at which the Shares are sold.
This amount will be taxed at ordinary income rates. If the sale price of the Shares is greater than
the fair market value on the date of exercise, the difference will be recognized as gain by the
option holder and taxed at the applicable capital gains rate. If the sale price of the Shares is
less than the option exercise price, the option holder will recognize a capital loss equal to the
excess of the option exercise price over the sale price. Such capital gain or loss will be treated
as long-term or short-term capital gain or loss depending upon whether the holding period
applicable to the long-term capital assets is satisfied.
For these purposes, the use of Shares acquired upon exercise of an incentive stock option to
pay the option exercise price of another option (whether or not it is an incentive stock option)
will be considered a disposition of the Shares. If this disposition occurs before the expiration of
the requisite holding periods, the option holder will have the same tax consequences as are
described above in the preceding paragraph. If the option holder transfers any such Shares after
holding them for the requisite holding periods or transfers Shares acquired pursuant to exercise of
a nonqualified stock option or on the open market, he generally will not recognize any income upon
the exercise. Whether or not the transferred Shares were acquired pursuant to an incentive stock
option and regardless of how long the option holder has held such Shares, the basis of the new
Shares received pursuant to the exercise will be computed in two steps. In the first step, a number
of new Shares equal to the number of older Shares tendered (in payment of the options exercise) is
considered exchanged under Internal Revenue Code §1036 and the rulings thereunder. Accordingly
these new Shares receive the same holding period and the same basis the option holder had in the
old tendered Shares, if any, plus the amount included in income from the deemed sale of the old
Shares and the amount of cash or other non-stock consideration paid for the new Shares, if any. In
the second step, the number of new shares received by the option holder in excess of the old
tendered Shares receives a basis of zero, and the option holders holding period with respect to
such Shares commences upon exercise.
An option holder may have tax consequences upon exercise of an incentive stock option if the
aggregate fair market value of Shares of the Common Stock subject to incentive stock options which
first become exercisable by an option holder in any one calendar year exceeds $100,000. If this
occurs, the excess Shares will be treated as though they are subject to a nonqualified stock option
instead of an incentive stock option. Upon exercise of an option with respect to these Shares, the
option holder will have the tax consequences described below with respect to the exercise of
nonqualified stock options.
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There will be no tax consequences to the Company upon issuance or, generally, upon exercise of
an incentive stock option. However, to the extent that an option holder recognizes ordinary income
upon exercise, as described above, the Company generally will have a deduction in the same amount,
provided the Company satisfies applicable federal income tax reporting requirements or the option
holder actually reports such income on his or her federal income tax return.
Nonqualified Stock Options. A Participant generally does not recognize income for federal
income tax purposes upon the date of grant of a nonqualified stock option, unless the nonqualified
stock option itself has a readily ascertainable fair market value (usually meaning that the option
itself is traded). However, the holder of a nonqualified stock option must recognize ordinary
income upon exercise in the amount of the spread. If the option holder is subject to suit under
Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the short swing profits rule), the option
holder recognizes ordinary income in the amount by which the fair market value of the Shares
determined as of a later date exceeds the exercise price for such Shares, with such later date
being the earlier of (i) the expiration of 6 months from the date of exercise, or (ii) the first
day on which the disposition of such property would not subject such option holder to suit under
Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless the option holder makes a timely
Internal Revenue Code §83(b) election, in which event the fair market value of the Shares will be
determined on the date of exercise. The Company generally will have a deduction in the same amount
as the ordinary income recognized by the option holder in the Companys tax year during which the
option holder recognizes ordinary income, provided the Company satisfies applicable federal income
tax reporting requirements or the option holder actually reports such income on his or her federal
income tax return.
Upon the sale of Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of Nonqualified Stock Options, the
Participant will recognize capital gain (or loss) to the extent that the amount realized from the
sale exceeds (or in the case of a loss, is less than) the fair market value of the Shares on the
date of exercise (or, if the option holder was subject to Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 and did not make a timely Internal Revenue Code §83(b) election, the fair market value
on the delayed determination date, if applicable). This gain will be long-term capital gain (or
loss, as the case may be) if the Shares have been held for more than one year after exercise.
Special rules apply to a Participant who exercises a nonqualified stock option by paying the
exercise price, in whole or in part, by the transfer of Shares to the Company. If an option holder
exercises a nonqualified stock option by paying the option exercise price with previously acquired
Shares, the option holder will generally recognize income (relative to the new shares he is
receiving) in two steps. In the first step, a number of new Shares equivalent to the number of
older Shares tendered (in payment of the nonqualified stock option exercised) is considered to have
been exchanged in accordance with Internal Revenue Code §1036 and the rulings thereunder.
Accordingly, no gain or loss is recognized upon the exchange, and the new Shares received in the
exchange obtain the same holding period and the same basis the option holder had in the old
tendered Shares. In the second step, with respect to the number of new Shares acquired in excess of
the number of old Shares tendered, the option holder will recognize income on those new Shares
equal to their fair market value less any non-stock consideration tendered. The excess new Shares
received will have a basis equal to the amount of income recognized by the option holder by
exercise, increased by any non-stock consideration tendered. Their holding period for the excess
new Shares will commence upon the exercise of the Option.
Stock Appreciation Rights. At the time a stock appreciation right is granted, a stock
appreciation right holder will recognize no taxable income, and there are no tax consequences to
the Company. The stock appreciation right holder will recognize taxable income at the time the
stock appreciation right is exercised in an amount equal to the amount of cash and the fair market
value of the shares of the Common Stock received upon such exercise. However, if the stock
appreciation right holder is subject to suit under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act (the short
swing profits rule), the stock appreciation right holder will recognize taxable income at the time
the stock appreciation right is exercised in an amount equal to the amount of cash received upon
exercise and the fair market value (determined as of the earlier of (i) the expiration of 6 months
from the date of exercise, or (ii) the first day on which the disposition of such property would
not subject such stock appreciation right holder to suit under Section 16(b) of the Securities
Exchange Act, unless the stock appreciation right holder makes a timely Internal Revenue Code
§83(b) election) of the Common Stock received upon such exercise. The income recognized on exercise
of a stock appreciation right will be taxable at ordinary income tax rates. The Company generally
will be entitled to a deduction with respect to the exercise of a stock appreciation right in an
amount equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the stock appreciation right holder
upon such exercise, provided the Company satisfies applicable federal income tax reporting
requirements or the stock appreciation right holder actually reports such income on his or her
federal income tax returns. Any gain or loss upon the disposition of the Common Stock acquired
pursuant to the exercise of a stock appreciation right will qualify as short-term or long-term
capital gain or loss depending on how long the stock appreciation right holder holds the Common
Stock before such disposition.
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Restricted Stock Awards. A holder of a restricted stock award will generally recognize income
upon its receipt, but only to the extent that it is not subject to a substantial risk of
forfeiture. If the restricted stock award is subject to restrictions that lapse in increments over
a period of time, so that the holder becomes vested in a portion of the Shares as the restrictions
lapse, the holder will recognize income in any tax year only with respect to the Shares that become
non-forfeitable during that year. If a holder of a restricted stock award cannot sell the Shares
without being subject to suit under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act (the short swing profits
rule), the Shares will be treated as subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. The income
recognized will be equal to the fair market value of those Shares, determined as of the time that
the restrictions on those Shares lapse, less any purchase price paid. That income generally will be
taxable at ordinary income tax rates. The Company generally will be entitled to a deduction in an
amount equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the holder of the restricted stock
award, provided the Company satisfies applicable federal income tax reporting requirements or the
holder of the restricted stock award actually reports such income on his or her federal income tax
return.
Alternatively, a holder of a restricted stock award may make a timely Internal Revenue Code
§83(b) election to recognize ordinary income for the taxable year in which he receives a restricted
stock award in an amount equal to the fair market value of all Shares awarded to him (even if the
Shares are subject to forfeiture). That income will be taxable at ordinary income tax rates. At the
time of disposition of the Shares, a holder who has made such an election will recognize gain in an
amount equal to the difference between the purchase price, if any, and the amount received on the
disposition of the Shares. Such gain will be taxable at the applicable capital gains rate. A timely
Internal Revenue Code §83(b) election must be made within 30 days after the transfer of the
restricted stock award to the holder. The Company will generally be entitled to a deduction in an
amount equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the holder at the time of his election,
provided the Company satisfies applicable federal income tax reporting requirements or the employee
actually reports such income on his or her federal income tax returns.
Cash dividends paid to a holder of a restricted stock award prior to the date the underlying
Shares are no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture or are forfeited are treated as
ordinary income of the holder of the Shares in the year received. Depending upon the period Shares
are held after receipt by a holder of a restricted stock award, the sale or other taxable
disposition of such Shares will result in short-term or long-term capital gain or loss equal to the
difference between the amount realized on such disposition and the fair market value of such Shares
generally (i) when the Shares are no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, or (ii)
upon receipt if a timely Internal Revenue Code §83(b) election was made with respect to the Shares.
Limitation on Company Deductions. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, generally no
federal income tax deduction is allowed for compensation paid to a covered employee in any
taxable year of the Company, to the extent that such compensation exceeds $1,000,000 and the
Company is a publicly held corporation. For this purpose, covered employees are generally the
chief executive officer of the Company and the three highest compensated officers of the Company,
and the term compensation generally includes amounts includable in gross income as a result of
the exercise of stock options or stock appreciation rights, or the receipt of restricted stock.
This deduction limitation does not apply to compensation that is commission based compensation,
performance based compensation, compensation which would not be includable in an employees gross
income, and compensation payable under a written binding contract in existence on February 17,
1993, and not materially modified thereafter.
Regulations indicate that compensation attributable to a stock option or a stock appreciation
right will generally satisfy the limitation exception for performance based compensation if the
grant or award is made by a compensation committee (a committee composed of outside directors),
the plan under which the option or right is granted states the maximum number of shares with
respect to which the options or rights may be granted during a specified period to any employee,
and, under the terms of the option or right, the amount of compensation the employee could receive
is based solely on an increase in the value of the stock after the date of the grant or award.
Options, stock appreciation rights and other awards granted under the Plan may possibly satisfy
these requirements, depending upon the specific terms, provisions, restrictions and limitations of
such options or rights.
Restricted Stock Units. Generally, if a restricted stock unit is designed so as to be paid on
or shortly after the restricted stock unit becomes vested and no longer subject to a substantial
risk of forfeiture, then the cash or the fair market value of the Shares paid upon the vesting of
the restricted stock unit will be ordinary income to the restricted stock unit recipient and the
Company will be entitled to an income tax deduction for such amount as compensation paid. However,
if a restricted stock unit is not so designed, the restricted stock unit may be deemed a
nonqualified deferred compensation plan under Internal Revenue Code §409A, in which case, unless
the restricted stock unit is designed to meet the requirements of Internal Revenue Code §409A, the
restricted stock unit recipient would be subject to immediate taxation upon receipt of the
restricted stock unit as ordinary income, along with an additional twenty-percent (20%) tax, and
further tax could be imposed each following year. If the restricted stock unit may be deemed a
nonqualified deferred compensation plan under Internal Revenue Code §409A and is designed to meet
the requirements of Internal Revenue Code §409A, then the case or the fair market value of the
Shares paid under the restricted stock unit would be ordinary income to the restricted stock unit
recipient at the time of payment, and the Company will be entitled to an income tax deduction for
such amount as compensation paid during the year of actual payment. The requirements of Internal
Revenue Code §409A that must be met by a restricted stock unit to avoid immediate taxation
generally are that the timing and form of payment must be specified at the time of grant of the
restricted stock unit, that the restricted stock unit may only provide for payment at certain
times, and that no payments under the restricted stock unit may be accelerated. Other requirements
may also apply as well.
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Golden Parachute Payments. The terms of Stock Incentive Agreement evidencing awards under the
Plan may provide for accelerated vesting of a Stock Incentive in connection with a change in
ownership or control of the Company. In such event, certain amounts with respect to such Stock
Incentives may be characterized as parachute payments under the golden parachute provisions of
the Internal Revenue Code. Under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code, no federal income tax
deduction is allowed to a corporation for excess parachute payments made to disqualified
individuals, and receipt of such payments subject the recipient to a 20% excise tax under Internal
Revenue Code §4999. For this purpose, disqualified individuals are generally officers,
shareholders or highly compensated individuals performing services for a corporation, and the term
excess parachute payments includes payments in the nature of compensation which are contingent on
a change in ownership or effective control of a corporation, to the extent that such payments (in
present value) exceed three times the payees average annual taxable compensation from the
corporation for the previous five years. Certain payments with respect to non-publicly traded
corporations, payments for reasonable compensation for services rendered after a Change of Control
and payments from qualified plans are generally not included in determining excess parachute
payments. If payments or accelerations may occur with respect to Stock Incentives granted under
the Plan, certain amounts in connection with such awards may possibly constitute parachute
payments and be subject to these golden parachute tax provisions.
The Plan is not a qualified deferred compensation plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code and is not intended to be an employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
The state income tax consequences of Stock Incentives under the Plan depend on the individual
laws of each particular state.
PROPOSAL 3
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Dodd-Frank Act requires all public companies, beginning with their shareholder meetings on
or after January 21, 2011, to hold a separate non-binding, advisory shareholder vote to approve the
compensation of executive officers as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the
executive compensation tables and any related information in each such companys proxy statement
(commonly known as a Say on Pay proposal).
As discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this proxy statement
beginning on page 13, the Board believes that our current executive compensation programs directly
link executive compensation to our financial performance and align the interests of our executive
officers with those of our shareholders. Our Board also believes that our executive compensation
programs provide our executive officers with a balanced compensation package that includes a
reasonable base salary along with annual and long-term incentive compensation programs that are
based on the Companys financial performance. These incentive programs are designed to reward our
executive officers on both an annual and long-term basis if they attain specified target goals -
the attainments of which do not require the taking of an unreasonable amount of risk. For 2010 the
following reflects the target pay mix for our CEO and the aggregate target pay mix for our other
four Named Executive Officers:
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For 2010, the short-term incentive opportunity was tied to the attainment of the Companys
Revenue and adjusted EPS results for the year. The Board believes these measures are the critical
indicators of the Companys short-term execution and positioning for long-term success. For 2010,
the long-term incentive opportunity was provided in the form of performance-based and service-based
restricted stock. The Board believes that this equity grant mix achieves the Companys long-term
performance and retention objectives while minimizing annual share usage and aggregate equity plan
dilution.
Based on the Companys strong financial results in 2010, short-term incentive awards were
earned at 143% of the target award opportunity, the performance-based restricted stock was earned,
and executive stock ownership value increased commensurate with the increase in total shareholder
value. This strong alignment between Company results, shareholder returns, and executive
compensation is the cornerstone of our executive compensation philosophy and program design.
The Compensation Committee periodically reviews the Companys overall approach to executive
compensation to ensure that the Companys current executive compensation levels, policies and
practices continue to be in line with industry practices and reflective of best practices. The
following are a few highlights regarding our overall governance of executive compensation and the
design of our current programs, policies and practices:
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The Compensation Discussion and Analysis discussion beginning on page 13 includes additional
details about our executive compensation programs. In light of the above, the Company believes
that its compensation of the Named Executive Officers for fiscal 2010 was appropriate and
reasonable, and that its compensation programs and practices are sound and in the best interests of
the Company and its shareholders. The Say on Pay proposal is set forth in the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the shareholders of Manhattan Associates approve, on an advisory basis, the
compensation of its named executive officers, as disclosed in the Companys Proxy Statement for
the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the
compensation tables, and any related information found in the proxy statement of Manhattan
Associates, Inc.
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Because your vote on this proposal is advisory, it will not be binding on the Board or the
Company. However, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors will take into account the
outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION
DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
PROPOSAL 4
RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
In accordance with the requirements of Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(which was added by the Dodd-Frank Act) and the related rules of the SEC, we are including in this
proxy statement a separate resolution subject to a non-binding shareholder vote to determine
whether a shareholder vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers (that is, a
vote similar to the non-binding vote in Proposal No. 3 immediately above) should occur every one,
two or three years. Shareholders may also abstain from voting on the matter.
The Board believes that a non-binding shareholder vote on executive compensation should occur
every year because it provides the highest level of accountability and communication by enabling
the non-binding shareholder vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers to
correspond with the most recent executive compensation information presented in our proxy statement
for our annual meetings of shareholders. Accordingly, the Board recommends voting for an annual
advisory shareholder vote on executive compensation.
You may cast your vote on your preferred voting frequency by choosing the option of one year,
two years, three years or abstain from voting when you vote in response to the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the option of once every one, two or three years that receives the
highest number of votes cast will be the shareholders preferred frequency with which the
Company should hold an advisory shareholder vote to approve , the compensation of its named
executive officers, as disclosed in the Companys Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and
any related information found in the proxy statement of Manhattan Associates, Inc.
The option of one year, two years or three years that receives the highest number of votes
cast by shareholders will be the frequency for the advisory vote on executive compensation that has
been selected by shareholders. Because your vote on this proposal is advisory, it will not be
binding on the Board or the Company. However, the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors
will take into account the outcome of the vote when deciding on a frequency.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE OPTION OF ONCE EVERY YEAR AS
THE FREQUENCY WITH WHICH SHAREHOLDERS ARE PROVIDED AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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PROPOSAL 5
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
In January 2011, the Board of Directors appointed Ernst & Young LLP to serve as its
independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, subject
to the submission and approval of a budget for audit and audit related fees for services to be
rendered for our 2011 fiscal year. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP was recommended to the
Board by its Audit Committee. In the event shareholders do not ratify the appointment of Ernst &
Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2011, the Audit Committee will
review its future selection of the independent registered public accounting firm. In addition, the
Audit Committee, at its discretion, may direct the appointment of a different independent
registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee believes that
a change would be in our best interests and the best interests of our shareholders. A proposal to
ratify the appointment will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Representatives of Ernst & Young
LLP are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting. They will have an opportunity to make a
statement if they desire to do so and will be available to respond to appropriate questions from
shareholders.
Audit and Non-Audit Fees
The following table presents the aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Ernst &
Young LLP for each of the last two fiscal years:
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The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services by Ernst & Young
LLP is compatible with maintaining the independence of Ernst & Young LLP.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2011.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission require that any proposal by a shareholder of
the Company for consideration at the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders must be received by the
Company no later than December 31, 2011, if any such proposal is to be eligible for inclusion in
the Companys proxy materials for its 2012 Annual Meeting. Under such rules, the Company is not
required to include shareholder proposals in its proxy materials unless certain other conditions
specified in such rules are met.
In order for a shareholder to bring any business or nominations before the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, certain conditions set forth in Sections 2.14 and 3.8 of the Companys Bylaws must be
complied with, including, but not limited to, delivery of notice to the Company not less than 60
days prior to the meeting as originally scheduled, or if less than 70 days notice or prior public
disclosure of the date of the scheduled meeting is given or made, delivery of notice to the Company
not later than the tenth day following the earlier of the day on which notice of the date of the
meeting is mailed to shareholders or public disclosure of the date of such meeting is made.
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COMMUNICATION WITH DIRECTORS
We have established procedures for shareholders or other interested parties to communicate
directly with the Board of Directors. Such parties can contact the board by email at:
investor_relations@manh.com or by mail at: Manhattan Associates, Inc. Board of Directors, 2300
Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. All communications made by this means
will be received directly by the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
FORM 10-K EXHIBITS
We have included with this Proxy Statement a copy of our Form 10-K which is part of our Annual
Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, including the financial
statements, schedules and list of exhibits. We will mail without charge, upon written request, a
copy of our Form 10-K exhibits. Requests should be sent to Manhattan Associates, Inc., 2300 Windy
Ridge Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. They are also available, free of charge, at the
SECs web site, www.sec.gov.
OTHER MATTERS
Management of the Company is not aware of any other matter to be presented for action at the
Annual Meeting other than those mentioned in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and
referred to in this Proxy Statement. However, should any other matter requiring a vote of the
shareholders arise, the representatives named on the accompanying Proxy will vote in accordance
with their best judgment as to the interests of the Company and shareholders.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
/s/ David K. Dabbiere
David K. Dabbiere
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
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Annex A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC. 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
Paragraph 3.1 of the Manhattan Associates, Inc. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan shall be amended by
deleting Four Million Seven Hundred Thousand (4,700,000) and replacing it with Seven Million
Five Hundred Thousand (7,500,000).
Except as set forth in this Second Amendment, the other provisions of the Manhattan Associates,
Inc. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with their
respective terms.
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B Authorized Signatures This section must be completed for your vote to be counted. Date and Sign Below
Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as
attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give
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Proxy Manhattan Associates, Inc.
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway
Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
THIS
PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby appoints Peter F. Sinisgalli and David K. Dabbiere, Esq., and each of them,
with full power of substitution, as Proxy, to represent and vote all the shares of Common Stock
of Manhattan Associates, Inc. held of record by the undersigned on March 31, 2011, at the
annual meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 19, 2011 or any adjournment thereof, as
designated on the reverse side hereof and in their discretion as to other matters as described
in the accompanying Proxy Statement and as to any other business as may lawfully come before the
meeting, hereby revoking any proxies as to said shares heretofore given by the undersigned and
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys and proxies may lawfully do by virtue thereof.
Please sign exactly as name appears on the reverse side. When shares are held by joint tenants,
both should sign. When signing as an attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please
give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by President or
other authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.
The shares represented by this Proxy will be voted as directed by the Shareholder. If no direction
is given when the duly executed Proxy is returned, such shares will
be voted FOR the Nominee in
Proposal 1 and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 5 and every 1 YR for Proposal 4.
It is understood that this proxy confers discretionary authority in respect to matters not known
or determined at the time of the mailing of the notice of the meeting to the undersigned.
This
proxy is revocable at or at any time prior to the meeting. Please sign and
return this proxy to:
Proxy Services, C/O Computershare Investor Services, P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078.
(Please date and sign on reverse)
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Electronic Voting Instructions
You can vote by Internet or telephone!
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Instead of mailing your proxy, you may choose one of
the two voting methods outlined below to vote your proxy.
These methods are valid under §14-2-722 of the Georgia
Business Corporation Code.
VALIDATION DETAILS ARE LOCATED BELOW IN THE TITLE BAR.
Proxies submitted by the Internet or telephone must be
received by 1:00 a.m., Central Time, on May 19, 2011.
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Call toll free 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) within the USA,
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Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as
attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give
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Proxy Manhattan Associates, Inc.
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway
Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
THIS
PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby appoints Peter F. Sinisgalli and David K. Dabbiere, Esq., and each of them,
with full power of substitution, as Proxy, to represent and vote all the shares of Common Stock
of Manhattan Associates, Inc. held of record by the undersigned on March 31, 2011, at the annual
meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 19, 2011 or any adjournment thereof, as designated on
the reverse side hereof and in their discretion as to other matters as described in the
accompanying Proxy Statement and as to any other business as may lawfully come before the
meeting, hereby revoking any proxies as to said shares heretofore given by the undersigned and
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys and proxies may lawfully do by virtue thereof.
Please sign exactly as name appears on the reverse side. When shares are held by joint
tenants, both should sign. When signing as an attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or
guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by
President or other authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by
authorized person.
The shares represented by this Proxy will be voted as directed by the Shareholder. If no direction
is given when the duly executed Proxy is returned, such shares will be voted FOR the Nominee in
Proposal 1 and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 5 and every 1 YR for Proposal 4.
It is understood that this proxy confers discretionary authority in respect to matters not known or
determined at the time of the mailing of the notice of the meeting to the undersigned.
This
proxy is revocable at or at any time prior to the meeting. Please sign and return this proxy to:
Proxy Services, C/O Computershare Investor Services, P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078.
(Please date and sign on reverse)
(Continued on reverse side)