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PFSweb, Inc.
500 North Central Expressway
Suite 500
Plano, Texas 75074
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of PFSweb, Inc. (the
Company), which will be held at
,
, Texas, on Friday, June 9,
2006 at 10:00 a.m. (local time).
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders will be asked to (i) elect two directors, (ii) approve an
amendment to the Companys Certificate of Incorporation to authorize a reverse stock split and
(iii) ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors. Information about
these matters is contained in the attached Proxy Statement.
It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting, regardless of the
number you hold. To ensure your representation at the Annual Meeting, you are urged to complete,
date, sign and return the enclosed proxy as promptly as possible. A postage-prepaid envelope is
enclosed for that purpose. In addition, to ensure your representation at the Annual Meeting, you
may vote your shares by (a) calling the toll free telephone number indicated on the proxy card or
(b) accessing the special web site indicated on the proxy card, each as more fully explained in the
telephone and internet voting instructions. If you attend the Annual Meeting, you may vote in
person even if you have previously returned a proxy card. Please note that if you hold your shares
of our common stock through your broker, you will not be able to vote in person at the meeting.
I sincerely hope you will be able to attend the Annual Meeting, and I look forward to seeing
you on June 9, 2006.
Sincerely,
Mark C. Layton
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
April ___, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PFSweb, Inc.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
June 9, 2006
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of PFSweb, Inc. (the Company) will be held on Friday,
June 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at
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The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on April 25, 2006 as the record date
for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.
Each stockholder, even though he or she may presently intend to attend the Annual Meeting, is
requested to execute and date the enclosed proxy card and return it without delay in the enclosed
postage-paid envelope. Any stockholder present at the Annual Meeting may withdraw his or her proxy
card and vote in person on each matter properly brought before the Annual Meeting.
Please sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy in the enclosed envelope promptly, so that your
shares of stock may be represented at the meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Harvey H. Achatz
Secretary
Plano, Texas
April ___, 2006
PFSweb, Inc.
500 North Central Expressway, Suite 500
Plano, Texas 75074
(972) 881-2900
PROXY STATEMENT
We are furnishing this Proxy Statement in connection with the solicitation of proxies on
behalf of the Board of Directors of PFSweb, Inc. (PFSweb, the Company, we, us, or our) to
be voted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held at
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Texas, on Friday, June 9, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. and at any and all adjournments thereof. This Proxy
Statement, the Notice of Annual Meeting, the accompanying Proxy and the Annual Report to
Stockholders are first being mailed to stockholders on or about
May 12, 2006.
VOTING PROCEDURES
Your vote is very important. You can vote the shares of PFSweb common stock that are held
directly in your name and not through your brokerage account at the Annual Meeting if you are
present in person or represented by proxy. You may revoke your proxy at any time before the Annual
Meeting by delivering written notice to our Secretary, by submitting a proxy bearing a later date
or by appearing in person and casting a ballot at the Annual Meeting. If we receive a properly
executed proxy before voting at the Annual Meeting is closed, the persons named as the Proxy on the
proxy card will vote the proxy in accordance with the directions provided on that card. If you do
not indicate how your shares are to be voted, your shares will be voted as recommended by the
Board. If you wish to give a proxy to someone other than the persons named on the proxy card, you
should cross out the names contained on the proxy card and insert the name(s) of the person(s) who
hold(s) your proxy. Please note that the person(s) to whom you give your proxy must be present in
person at the Annual Meeting to vote your shares.
Who can vote?
Stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 25, 2006, are entitled to vote at
the Annual Meeting. On that date,
shares of our common stock, excluding 86,300 shares
of common stock in treasury, were outstanding and eligible to vote. Each share is entitled to one
vote on each matter presented at the Annual Meeting. The closing sale price of the common stock as
reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market on the record date was $ per share.
How do I vote?
You can vote in person at the Annual Meeting. Alternatively, a stockholder who holds shares of
our common stock of record and not in street name may vote shares by giving a proxy via mail,
telephone or the Internet. To vote your proxy by mail, indicate your voting choices, sign and date
your Proxy and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided. You may vote by telephone or the
Internet by following the instructions on your Proxy. Your telephone or Internet delivery
authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and
returned your Proxy via the mail.
If
your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or
other holder of record, you are considered the beneficial
owner of shares held in street name. This Proxy Statement, the
Notice of Annual Meeting, the accompanying Proxy and the Annual
Report have been forwarded to you by your broker, bank or other
holder of record who is considered, with respect to those shares, the
shareholder of record. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to
direct your broker, bank or other holder of record on how to vote
your shares by using the voting instruction card included in the
mailing or by following their instructions for voting by telephone or
on the Internet.
All
shareholders may vote in person at the Annual Meeting. You may also
be represented by another person at the Annual Meeting by executing a proper
proxy designating that person. If your are a beneficial owner of
shares, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank or other
holder of record and present it to the inspectors of election with
your ballot to be able to vote at the Annual Meeting.
What shares are represented by the Proxy?
The Proxy that we are delivering represents all the shares registered in your name with our
transfer agent, Mellon Investor Services. The proxy that is delivered by your broker, bank or
other nominee represents the shares held by you in an account at that institution.
How are votes counted?
If you return a signed and dated Proxy but do not indicate how the shares are to be voted,
those shares will be voted as recommended by the Board. A valid Proxy also authorizes the
individuals named as proxies to vote your shares in their discretion on any other matters which,
although not described in the Proxy Statement, are properly presented for action at our Annual
Meeting. If you indicate on your Proxy that you wish to abstain from voting on an item, your
shares will not be voted on that item. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not counted in
determining the number of shares voted for or against any nominee for Director or any other
proposal, but will be counted to determine whether there is a quorum present. There is no right to
cumulative voting.
What vote is required?
In order to have a quorum present at the Annual Meeting, a majority of our shares of common
stock that are outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting must be represented in person
or by proxy. If a quorum is not present, the Annual Meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.
Directors must be elected by a plurality of the votes cast.
The proposal to grant to the Board of Directors discretionary authority to amend our Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split by a ratio of no change
to up to six-for-one requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the
PFSweb common stock.
The proposal to ratify KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors and the proposal to
authorize the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or
any adjournments or postponements thereof each requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
votes cast by holders of our common stock present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting.
For those situations that require an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
votes entitled to be cast in respect of all outstanding shares of our common stock, broker
non-votes and abstentions will have the effect of a no vote. In all other cases, broker non-votes
and abstentions will have no effect on the outcome.
What is the recommendation of the Board of Directors?
The Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote (i) FOR each of the nominees of the
Board of Directors (Item No. 1), (ii) FOR the granting of discretionary authority to the Board of
Directors to amend the Companys Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a
reverse split of our outstanding common stock by a ratio of no change up to six-for-one and to
determine the exact ratio within that range (Item No. 2) and, (iii) FOR the ratification of the
appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2006 (Item No. 3). If you do not indicate how your shares are to be voted, your shares will be
voted as recommended by the Board.
Who will tabulate the vote?
Our transfer agent, Mellon Investor Services, will tally the vote, which will be certified by
an inspector of election who is a PFSweb employee.
Who will bear the expenses of our solicitation? How will we solicit votes?
We will bear our own cost of solicitation of proxies. In addition to the use of the mail,
proxies may be solicited by our directors and officers by personal interview, telephone, telegram,
facsimile or e-mail. Our directors and officers will not receive additional compensation for this
solicitation but may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with these
activities. Arrangements may also be made with brokerage firms and other custodians, nominees and
fiduciaries to forward solicitation materials to the beneficial owners of shares of our common
stock held of record by these people or institutions, in which case we will reimburse these
brokerage firms, custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by them in connection with these forwarding activities.
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Are there appraisal rights?
Stockholders have no dissenters rights of appraisal with respect to any of the matters to be voted
upon at the Annual Meeting.
ITEM NO. 1
NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is divided into three classes. Each class serves three years, with the
terms of office of the respective classes expiring in successive years. The term of the current
Class I directors expires at the Annual Meeting; the term of the current Class II director expires
at the 2007 Annual Meeting; and the term of the current Class III directors expires at the 2008
Annual Meeting. The Board presently consists of five members, two Class I directors, one Class II
director and two Class III directors. The nominees for the Board of Directors are David I. Beatson
and James F. Reilly to serve as Class I directors, both of whom have been nominated and recommended
by the Board of Directors. If elected, Messrs. Beatson and Reilly are expected to serve until the
Companys 2009 annual meeting and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The
shares represented by proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the election of these
nominees unless authority to so vote is withheld. The Board of Directors has no reason to believe
that such nominees will not serve if elected, but if any one or more of them should become
unavailable to serve as a director, and if the Board designates a substitute nominee or nominees,
the person named as proxies will vote for the substitute nominee(s) designated by the Board.
The following information, which has been provided by the individuals named, sets forth for
each member of the Board of Directors, such persons name, age, principal occupation or employment
during at least the past five years, the name of the corporation or other organization, if any, in
which such occupation or employment is carried on and the period during which such person has
served as a director of the Company.
Nominees for Class I Directors
David I. Beatson, age 58, has served as a non-employee Director since November 2000. Mr.
Beatson is Principal and Founder of Ascent Advisors, LLC, a consulting practice directed at
strategic positioning and corporate business development plans and strategy. Mr. Beatson is a
recognized leader in the field of transportation, logistics and supply chain management having
served as Chairman and CEO of several leading companies in this industry. From July 2003 to April
2005, Mr. Beatson served as Regional CEO North America and Member of the Executive Board of
Panalpina, Inc., a leading provider of intercontinental airfreight and seafreight forwarding and
transportation, specializing in global integrated logistics and comprehensive supply chain
management solutions. From June 2000 to July 2001, Mr. Beatson served as president, CEO and
chairman of Supply Links, Inc., an Internet-based B2B global supply chain network that links
customers to multiple transportation modes and service providers through a single platform. From
July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Beatson served as chairman, president and CEO of Circle International
Group, Inc., a global transportation and logistics company. From 1991 to June 1994, Mr. Beatson
served as vice-president of sales and marketing and then from June 1994 until July 1998 as
president and CEO of Emery Worldwide, a global transportation and logistics company. Prior to 1991,
Mr. Beatson held several management positions in the logistics and transportation industry,
including American Airlines and CF Airfreight. Mr. Beatson also currently serves as an industry
representative member of the Executive Advisory Committee to the National Industrial Transportation
League, to which the Air Freight Association elected him in 1995. He also serves on several
industry boards including the Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals.
James F. Reilly, age 47, has served as a non-employee Director of the Company since its
inception. Mr. Reilly has been an investment banker since 1983 and is currently a Managing
Director and Head of West Coast Investment Banking of Needham & Company, Inc., a nationally
recognized investment banking and asset management firm focused primarily on serving emerging
growth industries and their investors, a position he assumed in January 2004. Previously he was a
Managing Director of J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., an investment banking firm, and a Managing
Director in the Technology Group of Warburg Dillon Read, the global investment banking division of
UBS AG. From 1983 to 1999, Mr. Reilly was
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associated with Warburg Dillon Read or one of its predecessor companies and specialized in
corporate finance advisory work for a broad range of technology companies.
Class II Director
Dr. Neil W. Jacobs, age 71, has served as a non-employee Director of the Company since July
2000. Dr. Jacobs is a professor of computer information systems and management at Northern Arizona
University (NAU) and a technology industry veteran. Dr. Jacobs academic area of expertise
includes strategic management issues and the role information technology plays in support of
strategy and operations. From 1996 to 1999, Dr. Jacobs served as associate dean of the College of
Business Administration at NAU. Prior to his academic career, he served as an officer in the United
States Air Force and held management positions in manufacturing and information technology at IBM
and Memorex.
Class III Directors
Mark C. Layton, age 46, has served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive
Officer of PFSweb since its inception. Mr. Layton previously held the following positions with
Daisytek International Corporation (Daisytek), a leading global distributor of consumable
computer supplies and office products and the former parent corporation of the Company: Chairman of
the Board from September 1999 to October 2000; President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Operating Officer from April 1997 to February 2000; Director from 1988 to October 2000; President,
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer from 1993 to April 1997; Executive Vice
President from 1990 to 1993; and Vice President Operations from 1988 to 1990. Prior to joining
Daisytek, Mr. Layton served as a management consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co., S.C. for six
years through 1988 specializing in wholesale and retail distribution and technology. Mr. Layton is
also a director of PC Mall, Inc. a direct marketer of computer products.
Timothy M. Murray, age 53, has served as a non-employee Director of the Company since its
inception. Mr. Murray is a partner of Chicago Growth Partners (a private equity firm) and is a
managing director of several private equity funds related to William Blair Capital Partners (a
private equity firm). From 1979 to 2004, Mr. Murray was employed at William Blair & Company (an
investment banking firm) and was a Principal of that firm from 1984 to 2004. Mr. Murray is a
director of several privately held corporations.
Executive Officers and Officers
In addition to the individuals named above, the following are the names, ages and positions of
the other executive officers and officers of the Company:
Executive Officers
Steven S. Graham, age 54, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
of the Company since its inception. Mr. Graham previously served as Senior Vice President of
Information Technologies and Chief Information Officer of Daisytek, a position he held from 1996 to
2000. Prior to joining Daisytek, Mr. Graham was employed by Ingram Micro, a major microcomputer
distributor. Mr. Graham has over 30 years of experience in the information-technology field.
Thomas J. Madden, age 44, has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and
Accounting Officer of the Company since its inception. Mr. Madden previously served as Chief
Financial Officer of Daisytek from 1997 to 2000, as Vice President Finance, Treasurer and as
Chief Accounting Officer of Daisytek from 1994 to 2000 and as Controller of Daisytek from 1992 to
1994. From 1983 to 1992, Mr. Madden served in various capacities with Arthur Andersen & Co., S.C.,
including financial consulting and audit manager.
Michael C. Willoughby, age 42, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information
Officer since October 2001 and served as Vice President E-Commerce Technologies of the Company
since 1999. Mr. Willoughby has also served as President of
Priority Fulfillment Services, a subsidiary of the Company, since
February 2006. Mr. Willoughby served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Design Technologies,
Inc., an e-commerce software development firm from 1994 to 1999. Prior to founding Design
Technologies, Inc., Mr. Willoughby served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Integration
Services, Inc., a mid-sized development services company.
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Harvey H. Achatz, age 65, has served as Vice President Administration and Secretary of the
Company since its inception. Mr. Achatz previously served as Vice President Administration and
Secretary of Daisytek from 1993 and 1984 to 2000, respectively, as Vice President Finance from
1985 to 1993, as Controller from 1981 to 1985 and as a Director from 1984 to 1990.
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Officers
Scott R. Talley, age 41, has served as Vice President International Distribution for the
Company since its inception. Mr. Talley previously served in various capacities for Daisytek since
1991, most recently as Vice President Distribution.
Cynthia D. Almond, age 38, has served as Vice President Client Services of the Company since
March 2001. From 1999 to 2001, Ms. Almond served as Director of Account Management. From 1991 to
1999, Ms. Almond served in various marketing, product management and sales capacities for Daisytek.
Bruce E. McClung, age 68, has served as Vice President Sales of the Company since October
2001. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. McClung served in various marketing and sales capacities for the
Company. Mr. McClung has spent more than 25 years in sales, marketing and management roles in
systems and solutions organizations, including Daisytek, IBM, Boeing and Perdata.
David B. Reese, age 43, has served as Vice President Business Solutions of the Company since
November 2004. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Reese served as Director of Implementation Services for the
Company. Mr. Reese was Director of European Operations from January 1999 to May 2000. From 1995 to
1998, Mr. Reese served in various capacities for Daisytek.
Meetings and Committees of the Board
The Board of Directors met a total of eight times during the calendar year ended December 31,
2005. The Board of Directors has determined that, other than Mr. Layton, each director is
independent within the meaning of applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and
NASD listing standards. The independent directors are able to meet in executive session without the
Companys management at each regularly scheduled Board meeting.
The Board of Directors does not have a policy regarding director attendance at the annual
meeting of stockholders, and no director attended the 2005 annual meeting other than Mr. Layton.
The Board of Directors currently has standing Nominating, Audit, Compensation, and Stock
Option Committees.
The Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying and evaluating individuals qualified
to become Board members and recommending to the Board candidates to stand for election or
re-election as directors. The Committee will consider candidates at the recommendation of existing
Board members, Company management, search firms or other consultants, or stockholders. Stockholders
wishing to recommend director candidates to the Board may do so by writing to the Committee in care
of the Corporate Secretary at the Companys chief executive office, 500 North Central Expressway,
Plano, TX 75074. At a minimum, director candidates should have demonstrated achievement in their
particular field of endeavor, significant business or other management experience that would be of
value to the Company, integrity and high ethical standards, good communication and leadership
skills, and the ability and willingness to commit adequate time and attention to carry out their
Board duties effectively. The Committee will evaluate candidates through background and reference
checks, interviews and an analysis of each candidates qualifications and attributes in light of
the current composition of the Board and the Companys leadership needs at the time. From time to
time, the Committee may engage the services of an outside consultant to assist the Committee by
conducting searches to identify candidates, evaluating candidates qualifications, handling
background and reference checks, and making initial contacts with potential candidates. The members
of the Nominating Committee are Timothy M. Murray and Dr. Neil W. Jacobs, each of whom has been
determined to be independent as discussed above. The Nominating Committee has adopted a charter
which is available on the Companys website at www.pfsweb.com (the contents of the website are not
incorporated in this Proxy Statement by reference). The Nominating Committee met one time during
the calendar year ended December 31, 2005 and again in February 2006 in preparation for the Annual
Meeting.
The Audit Committee is established for the purpose of overseeing the Companys accounting and
financial reporting processes and audits of the Companys financial statements. The Audit Committee
is established to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing and
reporting to the Board on the integrity of the financial reports and other financial information
provided by the Company to its shareholders. The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the
appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of any independent auditor employed
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by the Company (including resolution of disagreements between management and the auditor
regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or related
work or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company. The Companys auditors
report directly to the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee is comprised of three directors, Mr. Reilly, Mr. Beatson and Dr. Jacobs,
each of whom has been determined by the Board of Directors to be independent as discussed above,
and is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including the Companys
balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. The Board of Directors has determined
that, based on his relevant experience as described above, Mr. Reilly is qualified as the audit
committee financial expert within the meaning of applicable SEC regulations and has the requisite
financial sophistication required by the NASD listing standards. The Audit Committee met a total of
six times during calendar year 2005. The Committee has adopted a written amended and restated audit
committee charter setting out the audit-related functions of the Audit Committee, and the Committee
reviews and reassesses the adequacy of the charter on an annual basis. A copy of the charter is
available on the Companys website at www.pfsweb.com.
The Compensation Committee approves, or in some cases recommends, to the Board, remuneration
and compensation arrangements involving the Companys executive officers and other key employees.
The current members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Murray and Reilly, who are
independent as described above. The Compensation Committee also serves as the Stock Option
Committee to administer the Companys employee stock option and purchase plans. The Compensation
Committee and Stock Option Committee met a total of two times during the calendar year ended
December 31, 2005.
During fiscal year 2005, no current director or director nominee attended fewer than 75% of
the aggregate of all meetings of the Board and the committees, if any, upon which such director
served and which were held during the period of time that such person served on the Board or such
committee.
Communicating with the Board of Directors
Stockholders wishing to communicate with one or more Directors or the Board as a whole may do
so in a writing addressed to the Director(s) or the Board and sent to the Corporate Secretary,
PFSweb, Inc., 500 North Central Expressway, Suite 500, Plano, TX 75074.
Code of Ethics
The Board has approved a code of business conduct and ethics in accordance with rules of the
SEC and NASD listing standards applicable to all directors, officers and employees, including the
chief executive officer, senior financial officers and the principal accounting officer. The code
is intended to provide guidance to directors and management to assure compliance with law and
promote ethical behavior. Copies of the Companys code of business conduct and ethics may be found
on the Companys website at www.pfsweb.com.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The current members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Murray and Reilly, neither of
whom are employees of the Company and both of whom are considered independent directors under the
applicable NASDAQ rules. There were no interlocks or insider participation between any member of
the Board or Compensation Committee and any member of the board of the directors or Compensation
Committee of another company.
Compensation of Directors
In June 1999 the Company adopted a Non-Employee Director Stock Option and Retainer Plan (the
Non-Employee Director Plan). As of the date of the adoption of the Non-Employee Director Plan,
each non-employee director received an option to purchase 35,000 shares of common stock. The
Non-Employee Director Plan also provides for the future issuance to each non-employee director of
options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock as of the date of each annual meeting of
stockholders. During calendar year 2005, each non-employee director received an option to purchase
10,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $1.84 per share. In addition, currently,
non-employee directors receive an annual retainer fee of $10,000, payable quarterly, a director
meeting fee of $2,500 for each board meeting attended and a committee meeting fee of $1,500 for
each quarterly Audit Committee meeting attended and also receive fees
for participation in certain periodic conference calls.
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The Non-Employee Director Plan permits the payment of such non-employee director retainer fees in
shares of Common Stock in lieu of cash.
All options to be issued to non-employee directors under the Non-Employee Director Plan are
non-qualified options for federal income tax purposes and have an exercise price equal to the fair
market value of a share of common stock as of the date of the annual meeting upon which such option
is granted. All options have a ten year term and are subject to a one year vesting schedule.
Generally, unless the Non-Employee Director Plan administrator otherwise provides, options are
non-transferable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. At the time of any
merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, stock dividend, stock split, or other
change in the corporate structure or capitalization affecting the Companys common stock, the
Non-Employee Director Plan administrator will make appropriate adjustments to the exercise price,
number and kind of shares to be issued under the Non-Employee Director Plan and any outstanding
options. Unless terminated earlier, the Non-Employee Director Plan will terminate ten years from
its adoption, and no stock options will be granted after the Non-Employee Director Plan terminates.
The Board of Directors has the authority to amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Non-Employee
Director Plan at any time.
Directors who are also employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries receive no
remuneration for serving as directors or Committee members.
Report of the Audit Committee for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2005
The following is the report of the Audit Committee with respect to the Companys audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The information contained in this
report shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the 1934 Securities Exchange Act, as amended,
except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates such information by reference in
such filing.
The Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors is comprised of three independent
directors. The current members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Reilly, Beatson and Jacobs.
Management is responsible for the Companys internal controls and the financial reporting
process. The independent accountants (auditors) are responsible for performing an independent
audit of the Companys consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards and issuing a report thereon. The Audit Committees responsibility is to monitor
these processes. The Audit Committee does not itself prepare financial statements or perform
audits, and its members are not auditors or certifiers of the Companys financial statements.
The Audit Committee has approved the appointment of the Companys auditors, KPMG, LLP.
In fulfilling its oversight responsibility of appointing and reviewing the services
performed by the Companys independent auditors, the Audit Committee carefully reviews the policies
and procedures for the engagement of the independent auditor, including the scope of the audit,
audit fees, auditor independence matters and the extent to which the independent auditor may be
retained to perform non-audit related services. The Audit Committee considered the independent
auditors provision of non-audit services in 2005 and determined that the provision of those
services is compatible with and does not impair the auditors independence.
The Audit Committee discussed with the Companys auditors the scope and plans for the
independent audit. Management represented to the Audit Committee that the Companys consolidated
financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and the auditors the Companys audited
financial statements, including the auditors judgments about the quality, not just the
acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant judgments and the
clarity of disclosures in the financial statements. The Audit Committee also discussed with the
auditors the matters required by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61 Communication with Audit
Committees.
The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the Companys
independent accountants required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence
Discussions with Audit
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Committees, and the Audit Committee discussed with the auditors their independence from the
Company and its management.
Based on the Audit Committees discussion with management and the auditors and the Audit
Committees review of the representations of management and the report of the auditors to the Audit
Committee, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that the audited consolidated financial
statements be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2005, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
James F. Reilly
David I. Beatson
Dr. Neil W. Jacobs
Members of the Audit Committee
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth the compensation paid or accrued by the Company to the
Companys Chief Executive Officer and to each of the four most highly compensated executive
officers of the Company for services rendered to the Company during the years ended December 31,
2005, 2004 and 2003:
Summary Compensation Table
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Long-Term |
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Compensation |
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Number of |
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Annual Compensation |
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Securities |
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All Other |
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Name and Principle Position |
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Period |
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Salary |
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Bonus |
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Options |
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Compensation (1) |
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Mark C. Layton |
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2005 |
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$ |
412,138 |
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$ |
36,700 |
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36,000 |
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$ |
24,842 |
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Chairman,
President, Chief Executive |
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2004 |
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332,423 |
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41,000 |
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43,000 |
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16,289 |
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Officer |
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2003 |
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304,500 |
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83,076 |
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82,000 |
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23,531 |
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Steven S. Graham |
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2005 |
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238,527 |
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25,000 |
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36,000 |
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11,783 |
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Executive Vice
President Chief |
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2004 |
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223,200 |
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38,500 |
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43,000 |
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7,603 |
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Technology Officer |
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2003 |
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213,298 |
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58,431 |
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82,000 |
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8,798 |
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Michael C. Willoughby |
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2005 |
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244,384 |
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31,000 |
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36,000 |
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308 |
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Executive Vice
President Chief |
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2004 |
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216,845 |
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38,000 |
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43,000 |
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270 |
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Information Officer |
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2003 |
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205,000 |
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52,307 |
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82,000 |
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248 |
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Thomas J. Madden |
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2005 |
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229,646 |
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32,000 |
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36,000 |
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5,999 |
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Executive Vice
President Chief |
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2004 |
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186,154 |
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37,000 |
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43,000 |
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7,358 |
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Financial Officer |
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2003 |
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165,000 |
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42,307 |
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82,000 |
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5,905 |
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Harvey H. Achatz |
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2005 |
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117,629 |
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13,000 |
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6,500 |
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8,493 |
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Vice President
Administration and |
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2004 |
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111,277 |
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16,500 |
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7,000 |
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7,188 |
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Secretary |
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2003 |
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107,299 |
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18,461 |
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15,000 |
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6,948 |
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All Other Compensation represents compensation in respect of one or more of the following:
personal use of Company automobiles; life insurance premiums paid by the Company for the benefit of
the named executive officer; income tax return preparation services paid by the Company;
contributions to 401(k) accounts paid by the Company and personal travel expenses. |
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The following table sets forth information with respect to grants of stock options by the
Company to purchase shares of the Companys common stock during the year ended December 31, 2005 to
the named executive officers reflected in the Summary Compensation Table.
Option Grants during the Year Ended December 31, 2005
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Options |
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Date |
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Mark C. Layton |
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36,000 |
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4.7 |
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2.57 |
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58,185 |
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147,453 |
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Steven S. Graham |
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36,000 |
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4.7 |
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2.57 |
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58,185 |
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147,453 |
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Michael C. Willoughby |
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36,000 |
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2.57 |
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58,185 |
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147,453 |
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Thomas J. Madden |
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36,000 |
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2.57 |
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58,185 |
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147,453 |
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Harvey H. Achatz |
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6,500 |
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2.57 |
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10,506 |
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26,623 |
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These are hypothetical values using assumed annual rates of stock price appreciation as
prescribed by the rules of the SEC. |
The following table sets forth information concerning the aggregate Company stock option
exercises during the year ended December 31, 2005 and Company stock option values as of December
31, 2005 for unexercised Company stock options held by each of the named executive officers.
Aggregated Option Exercises during the Year Ended December 31, 2005
And Option Values as of December 31, 2005
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Value of Unexercised |
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At Year End |
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at Fiscal Year End (1) |
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Exercise |
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Received |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Mark C. Layton |
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$ |
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746,469 |
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58,588 |
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$ |
247,496 |
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$ |
11,482 |
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Steven S. Graham |
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739,449 |
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58,588 |
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251,231 |
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11,482 |
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Michael C. Willoughby |
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177,413 |
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58,588 |
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72,998 |
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11,482 |
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Thomas J. Madden |
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497,086 |
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58,588 |
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173,543 |
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11,482 |
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Harvey H. Achatz |
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104,182 |
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10,292 |
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33,421 |
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2,100 |
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(1) |
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Amounts were calculated using the closing price of the common stock on the last trading day
of the fiscal year ($1.23), as reported by the Nasdaq Capital Market. |
Change in Control and Severance Agreements
The Company and each of the executive officers named above have entered into Change in Control
and Severance Agreements. Under these agreements, and in consideration of certain commitments of
the officer to continue employment, upon the occurrence of a change in control, all unvested
options held by the officer immediately vest and become exercisable. During the two year period
following a change in control (whenever occurring), if the employment of the officer is terminated
(other than for cause, death, disability or retirement), or if there is a material adverse change
in the officers responsibilities, compensation or benefits to which the officer does not consent,
then, in each case, the officer is entitled to receive from the Company all salary and bonus
amounts accrued through the date of termination plus a severance payment equal to twice the
officers salary and bonus. If applicable, the officer is also entitled to receive an additional
payment to compensate the officer for any additional excise tax liability arising by reason of the
receipt of such severance or bonus payment. The agreement terminates upon the voluntary resignation
or termination of employment by the officer.
The Company and each of the executive officers named above have also entered into Executive
Severance Agreements. Under these agreements, and in consideration for, among other things, the
agreement by the executive to be bound by a restrictive covenant, in the event of the termination
of the employment of the executive other than for cause
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(including a material adverse change in the officers responsibilities or the failure to
re-nominate to the Board of Directors any executive also serving on the Board), the executive is
entitled to a severance payment up to a maximum of twice the executives salary and bonus. In
addition, in the event of termination without cause, the executive is entitled to a continuation of
benefits and to the accelerated vesting of all options then held by the executive. The severance
payment and benefits are reduced by any compensation or benefits received by the executive from any
subsequent employer.
Report of the Compensation Committee on Executive Compensation for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2005
The following report of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors shall not be
deemed soliciting material or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor
shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act
of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that the Company
specifically incorporates it by reference into such filing.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Committee) is responsible for
approval or recommendation to the Board of Directors of the compensation arrangements for the
Companys executive officers. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, the members of the
Committee were Timothy M. Murray and James F. Reilly who are independent directors as described
above.
The Committee annually establishes the salaries and bonuses and stock options, if any, to be
paid or granted to the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers during each fiscal
year. The Committee believes that the total compensation of the Companys executive officers
should be primarily based on the subjective determination of the Committee as to the Companys
overall financial performance and the individual contribution to such performance. The Committee
further believes that a portion of total compensation should consist of variable, performance-based
components such as stock option awards and bonuses, which it can increase or decrease to reflect
its assessment of changes in corporate and individual performance. These incentive compensation
programs are intended to reinforce managements commitment to enhance profitability and stockholder
value.
In formulating compensation levels and policies for the Companys Chief Executive Officer and
other executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, the Committee reviewed the
executive base salary levels set in prior years, and, in particular, certain reductions in salary
levels implemented since fiscal year 2001. The Committee considered several factors, including
individual job performance, the level of responsibility, competitive pay practices in the Companys
industry, and overall Company performance. The Committee also reviewed comparative salary
information for executives and senior managers for businesses located in the Dallas area prepared
by a third party firm, as well as publicly available information regarding comparative salaries at
competitive firms. The Committee did not assign specific relative weights to the foregoing factors,
although it did consider the post-2001 fiscal year reductions in salary to be an important factor.
The Committee also considered the awarding of bonuses based upon the Companys financial
performance and achievement of financial goals. The Committee did not retain an independent
compensation consultant.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and for services rendered to the Company, the base
salary of Mr. Mark Layton, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive
Officer, was $412,138, and, based upon the Companys performance during 2005, the Committee awarded
Mr. Layton bonuses totaling $36,700.
The Committee also administers the Companys stock option plans and recommends other option
grants that are used to further link executive compensation to the Companys performance. All
options are subject to a multi-year cumulative vesting schedule and have an exercise price not less
than the fair market value on the date of grant. During the year ended December 31, 2005, Mr.
Layton received 36,000 options having an exercise price of $2.57 per share.
As part of its overall consideration of executive compensation, the Committee considers the
anticipated tax treatment of various payments and benefits, including the applicability of Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, which provides a limit on the deductibility of compensation
for certain executive officers in excess of $1,000,000 per year. The Committee believes that no
named officer in the Summary Compensation Table had taxable compensation for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2005 in excess of the deduction limit. The Committee intends to continue to evaluate
the impact of this Code provision.
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The Committee believes that the policies and programs described above have supported the
Companys business objectives and have contributed to the Companys performance.
Timothy M. Murray
James F. Reilly
Members of the Compensation Committee
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth as of April 3, 2006, certain information regarding the
beneficial ownership of the Companys Common Stock by (i) each person who is known to the Company
to beneficially own more than 5% of the Common Stock, (ii) each of the Directors and named
executive officers of the Company individually and (iii) the Directors and executive officers of
the Company as a group. The information contained in this table reflects beneficial ownership as
defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) and,
as such, also includes shares acquirable within 60 days. Unless otherwise indicated, the
stockholders identified in this table have sole voting and investment power with respect to the
shares owned of record by them.
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Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. LLC (2)
1775 Broadway, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10019 |
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2,946,688 |
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7,1 |
% |
Mark C. Layton (3) |
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1,365,012 |
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3.2 |
% |
Steven S. Graham (3) |
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822,138 |
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2.0 |
% |
Thomas J. Madden (3) |
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623,949 |
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1.5 |
% |
Timothy M. Murray (3) |
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202,256 |
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Harvey H. Achatz (3) |
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174,030 |
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* |
Michael C. Willoughby (3) |
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199,608 |
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* |
James F. Reilly (3) |
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131,405 |
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David I. Beatson (3) |
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55,000 |
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Dr. Neil W. Jacobs (3) |
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75,312 |
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* |
All directors and executive officers
As a group (9 persons) (4) |
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3,648,708 |
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% |
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This table is based on 41,399,837 shares of Common Stock outstanding on April 3, 2006. |
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Based upon a Schedule 13G, filed by Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. LLC on February 28,
2006, stating beneficial ownership and shared voting and dispositive power as of December
31, 2005. |
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Includes the following outstanding options to purchase the specified number of shares
of Common Stock, which are fully vested and exercisable: Mark C. Layton 766,719; Steven
S. Graham 760,112; Thomas J. Madden 517,336; Timothy M. Murray 116,167; Harvey H.
Achatz 107,807; Michael C. Willoughby 197,663; James F. Reilly 45,000; David I.
Beatson 55,000; and Dr. Neil W. Jacobs 55,000. |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 2,620,802 shares of Common Stock, which are
fully vested and exercisable. |
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PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph displays the cumulative total return to stockholders of our Common Stock
since March 31, 2000, compared to the cumulative total return for the Total Return Index for The
Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.) and the Russell 2000 Index. The graph assumes a $100 investment in the
Companys Common Stock and in each of the above mentioned indices. The Russell 2000 Index is an
index of companies with market capitalizations similar to the Company. The Companys management
believes that an index of companies with similar market capitalizations provides a reasonable basis
for comparing total stockholder returns.
COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
AMONG PFSWEB, INC., THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET (U.S.) INDEX
AND THE RUSSELL 2000 INDEX
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$100 invested on 3/31/00 in stock or index-including reinvestment of dividends. |
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12/04 |
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12/05 |
PFSWEB, INC. |
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100.00 |
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6.06 |
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5.31 |
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2.63 |
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10.00 |
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17.74 |
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7.69 |
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NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
(U.S.) |
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100.00 |
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41.42 |
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44.81 |
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31.70 |
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47.23 |
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51.36 |
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52.54 |
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RUSSELL 2000 |
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100.00 |
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84.67 |
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92.81 |
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73.80 |
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108.68 |
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128.60 |
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134.45 |
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ITEM 2
AUTHORIZATION OF REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
General
As of April 3, 2006, there were 41,399,837 shares of our common stock outstanding and the per
share closing price of our common stock on that date was $1.21. To reduce the number of shares of
common stock outstanding, the Board has unanimously adopted a resolution approving and recommending
to the stockholders for their approval an amendment to Article Four of our restated certificate of
incorporation authorizing a reverse split of the outstanding shares of our common stock on the
basis of one post-split share for up to each presently outstanding six shares. This means that if
the reverse split is effected you will be deemed to hold one share of PFSweb common stock for up to
every six shares that you currently hold, depending upon the ratio selected by the Board.
Whether to actually effect the reverse stock split and the exact ratio of the reverse stock
split will be determined by our Board at its discretion based on the prevailing market conditions
and the Boards judgment as to the best course of action for the Company and its stockholders. We
are asking you to approve an amendment to the restated certificate of incorporation with the ratio
for the reverse stock split to be in the range from no change to up to six shares, and with the
Board having the authority to give its final approval to a specific ratio. By approving the
proposed reverse stock split, you will be authorizing the Board of Directors to:
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If the amendment to effect the reverse stock split has not been filed with the Delaware
Secretary of State by the close of business on June 8, 2007, the Board of Directors will either
re-solicit stockholder approval or abandon the reverse stock split. Even if the reverse split
proposal is approved, the Board may decide not to effect the reverse split if it determines that it
is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
If our stockholders approve the reverse stock split proposal and the Board decides to
implement the reverse stock split, we will file an Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware through which the number of our shares of
common stock issued and outstanding, including treasury shares, will be reduced proportionately
based upon a ratio of between greater than one and up to six, as determined by the Board. The
reverse stock split, if implemented, would not change the number of authorized shares of common
stock or preferred stock or the par value of our common stock or preferred stock. Except for any
changes as a result of the treatment of fractional shares, each stockholder will hold the same
percentage of common stock outstanding after the reverse stock split as such stockholder did
immediately prior to the split.
Purposes of the Reverse Stock Split
The purpose of implementing a reverse stock split would be to attempt to increase the per
share trading value of our common stock. Our Board intends to effect the proposed reverse stock
split only if the implementation of a reverse stock split is determined by the Board to be in the
best interest of the Company and its stockholders. If the trading price of our common stock
increases without a reverse stock split, the Board may exercise its discretion not to implement a
reverse split.
We believe that a number of institutional investors and investment funds are reluctant to
invest, and in some cases may be prohibited from investing, in lower-priced stocks and that
brokerage firms are reluctant to recommend lower-priced stocks to their clients. By effecting a
reverse stock split, we may be able to raise our common stock price to a level where our common
stock would be viewed more favorably by potential investors.
Other investors may also be dissuaded from purchasing lower-priced stocks because the
brokerage commissions, as a percentage of the total transaction, tend to be higher for such stocks.
A higher stock price after a reverse stock split should reduce this concern.
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The combination of lower transaction costs and increased interest from institutional investors
and investment funds could have the effect of improving the trading liquidity of our common stock.
Our common stock currently trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol PFSW. The
Nasdaq Capital Market has several continued listing criteria that companies must satisfy in order
to remain listed on the exchange. One of these criteria is that the Companys common stock have a
trading price that is greater than or equal to $1.00 per share. Today, the Company meets all of the
Nasdaq Capital Markets continued listing criteria, including the minimum trading price
requirement. Although we do not believe that we currently have an issue relating to the continued
listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, we believe that approval of this proposal
would provide the Board with the ability to meet the continued listing standard in the future, to
the extent that our common stock price would not otherwise meet the minimum trading requirement.
The Board believes that stockholder approval of a range of exchange ratios of up to a maximum
of six for one (rather than a single exchange ratio) provides the Board with the flexibility to
achieve the desired results of a reverse stock split. If the stockholders approve this proposal,
the Board would effect a reverse stock split only upon the Boards determination that a reverse
stock split would be in the best interests of the stockholders at that time. To effect a reverse
stock split, the Board would set the timing for such a split and select the specific ratio from
among the range described in this Proxy Statement. No further action on the part of stockholders
will be required to either implement or abandon the reverse stock split. If the proposal is
approved by stockholders, and the Board determines to implement a reverse stock split, we would
communicate to the public, prior to the effective date of the reverse split, additional details
regarding the reverse split, including the specific ratio the Board selects.
You should keep in mind that the implementation of a reverse stock split does not have an
effect on the actual or intrinsic value of the Companys business or your proportional ownership in
the Company. You should also consider that in many cases, the market price of a companys shares
declines after a reverse stock split.
Certain Risks Associated with the Reverse Stock Split
There can be no assurance that the total market capitalization of our common stock (the aggregate
value of all the Company common stock at the then market price) after the implementation of a
reverse stock split will be equal to or greater than the total market capitalization before a
reverse stock split or that the per share market price of our common stock following a reverse
stock split will increase in proportion to the reduction in the number of shares of our common
stock outstanding before the reverse stock split.
There can be no assurance that the market price per new share of our common stock after a
reverse stock split will remain unchanged or increase in proportion to the reduction in the number
of old shares of our common stock outstanding before a reverse stock split. For example, based on
the closing price of our common stock on April 3, 2006 of $1.21 per share, if the Board were to
implement the reverse stock split and utilize a ratio of 1-for-6, we cannot assure you that the
post-split market price of our common stock would be $7.26 (that is, $1.21 × 6) per share or
greater. In many cases, the market price of a companys shares declines after a reverse stock
split.
Accordingly, the total market capitalization of our common stock after a reverse stock split
when and if implemented may be lower than the total market capitalization before the reverse stock
split. Moreover, in the future, the market price of our common stock following a reverse stock
split may not exceed or remain higher than the market price prior to the reverse stock split.
If a reverse stock split is effected, the resulting per-share stock price may not attract
institutional investors or investment funds and may not satisfy the investing guidelines of such
investors and, consequently, the trading liquidity of our common stock may not improve.
While the Board believes that a higher stock price may help generate investor interest, there
can be no assurance that a reverse stock split will result in a per-share price that will attract
institutional investors or investment funds or that such share price will satisfy the investing
guidelines of institutional investors or investment funds. As a result, the trading liquidity of
our common stock may not necessarily improve.
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A decline in the market price of our common stock after a reverse stock split is implemented may
result in a greater percentage decline than would occur in the absence of a reverse stock split,
and the liquidity of our common stock could be adversely affected following such a reverse stock
split.
If a reverse stock split is effected and the market price of our common stock declines, the
percentage decline may be greater than would occur in the absence of a reverse stock split. The
market price of our common stock will, however, also be based on our performance and other factors,
which are unrelated to the number of shares of common stock outstanding. Furthermore, the liquidity
of our common stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares that would be
outstanding after the reverse stock split.
Principal Effects of the Reverse Stock Split
If approved and implemented, the principal effects of a reverse stock split would include the
following:
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depending on the ratio for the reverse stock split selected by the Board, the number of shares of common stock that you own will be reduced proportionately (for example, if the
Board selects the maximum ratio of six for one, each six shares of our common stock that
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the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding will be reduced
proportionately based on the ratio selected by the Board; |
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appropriate adjustments will be made to our outstanding stock options and warrants to
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the number of shares reserved for issuance under our stock option and stock purchase
plans will be reduced proportionately based on the ratio selected by the Board (and any
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The common stock resulting from a reverse stock split will remain fully paid and
non-assessable. A reverse stock split will not affect the public registration of the common stock
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
A reverse stock split would not, by itself, affect our assets or business prospects. Also, if
approved and implemented, a reverse stock split may result in some stockholders owning odd lots
of less than 100 shares of common stock. Odd lot shares may be more difficult to sell, and
brokerage commissions and other costs of transactions in odd lots are generally somewhat higher
than the costs of transactions in round lots of even multiples of 100 shares. The Board believes,
however, that these potential effects are outweighed by the benefits of a reverse stock split.
Fractional Shares
No fractional certificates will be issued in connection with a reverse stock split.
Stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares because they hold a
number of shares of common stock not evenly divisible by the number selected by the Board for a
reverse stock split ratio will be entitled, upon surrender of any certificate(s) representing such
shares, to a cash payment in lieu thereof. We would arrange for a third party to aggregate the
fractional shares of registered stockholders, sell them in the open market and deliver the proceeds
to those stockholders. We will pay any brokerage commissions in connection with that sale.
Stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares will only be
entitled to a cash payment in lieu of such shares and will no longer have any rights as a
stockholder with respect to the shares of common stock that would have been exchanged for such
fractional shares.
Accounting Matters
The par value of the common stock will remain at $.001 per share after a reverse stock split.
As a result, as of the effective time, the stated capital on our balance sheet attributable to our
common stock would be reduced proportionately based on the reverse stock split ratio selected by
the Board, and the additional paid-in capital account will be credited with the amount by which the
stated capital is reduced. In future financial statements, we would restate
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net income or loss and other per share amounts for periods ending before a reverse stock split to
give retroactive effect to the reverse stock split.
Procedure for Effecting a Reverse Stock Split and Exchange of Stock Certificates
If stockholders approve the proposal and the Board decides to implement a reverse stock split,
we will file with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a certificate of amendment to our
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. A reverse stock split will become effective at
the time and on the date of filing of, or at such later time as is specified in, the certificate of
amendment, which we refer to as the effective time and effective date, respectively. Beginning
at the effective time, each certificate representing shares of common stock will be deemed for all
corporate purposes to evidence ownership of the number of whole shares into which the shares
previously represented by the certificate were combined pursuant to the reverse stock split.
Upon a reverse stock split, we intend to treat stockholders holding our common stock in
street name, through a bank, broker or other nominee, in the same manner as registered
stockholders whose shares are registered in their names. Banks, brokers or other nominees will be
instructed to effect a reverse stock split for their beneficial holders holding our common stock in
street name. However, these banks, brokers or other nominees may have different procedures than
registered stockholders for processing a reverse stock split. If you hold your shares with a bank,
broker or other nominee and if you have any questions in this regard, we encourage you to contact
your nominee.
Following any reverse stock split, stockholders holding physical certificates will be required
to exchange those certificates for new certificates and a cash payment in lieu of any fractional
shares, and we expect that the common stock would receive a new CUSIP number.
If a reverse stock split is implemented, Mellon Investor Services, our transfer agent, will
advise registered stockholders of the procedures to be followed to exchange certificates in a
letter of transmittal to be sent to stockholders. No new certificates will be issued to a
stockholder until the stockholder has surrendered the stockholders outstanding certificate(s),
together with the properly completed and executed letter of transmittal. Any old shares submitted
for transfer, whether pursuant to a sale, other disposition or otherwise, will automatically be
exchanged for new shares. Stockholders should not destroy any stock certificate(s) and should not
submit any certificate(s) until requested to do so.
Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of a reverse
stock split. This discussion is based on the Internal Revenue Code, the Treasury Regulations
promulgated thereunder, published statements by the Internal Revenue Service and other applicable
authorities on the date of this Proxy Statement, all of which are subject to change, possibly with
retroactive effect. This discussion does not address the tax consequences to holders that are
subject to special tax rules, such as banks, insurance companies, regulated investment companies,
personal holding companies, foreign entities, nonresident alien individuals, broker-dealers and
tax-exempt entities. Further, it does not address any state, local or foreign income or other tax
consequences. This summary also assumes that the shares of common stock held immediately prior to
the effective time of the reverse stock split (the old shares) were, and the new shares received
will be, held as a capital asset, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code (generally, property
held for investment).
Subject to the discussion below concerning the treatment of the receipt of cash payments
instead of fractional shares, we believe that the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of
a reverse stock split would be as follows:
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The Company will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the reverse stock split. |
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You will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the reverse stock split, except
with respect to cash received instead of fractional shares. |
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The aggregate adjusted basis of the shares of each class of our common stock you hold
following the reverse stock split will be equal to your aggregate adjusted basis
immediately prior to the reverse stock split, reduced by any tax basis attributable to a
fractional share. |
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Your holding period for the common stock you continue to hold after the reverse stock
split will include your holding period for the common stock you held immediately prior to
the reverse stock split. |
In general, if you receive cash instead of a fractional share of our common stock, you will
recognize capital gain or loss based on the difference between the amount of cash received and your
adjusted basis in the fractional share. The capital gain or loss will constitute long-term capital
gain or loss if your holding period for our common stock is greater than one year as of the date of
the reverse stock split. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
Our beliefs regarding the tax consequences of the reverse stock split is not binding on the
Internal Revenue Service or the courts. Accordingly, we urge you to consult with your own tax
advisor with respect to all of the potential tax consequences to you of the reverse stock split.
Vote Required
The affirmative vote of majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock is required for
approval of this proposal.
The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the approval of the Reverse Stock Split Proposal.
ITEM 3
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Company has appointed KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2006. KPMG LLP audited the Companys financial statements for the last five
fiscal years. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors
will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock represented in person
or by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. In the event shareholders do not ratify
the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors, such appointment may be
reconsidered by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. Representatives of KPMG LLP will
be present at the Annual Meeting to respond to appropriate questions and to make such statements as
they may desire.
The Board of Directors of the Company recommends a vote FOR ratification of KPMG LLP as the
Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
In addition to retaining KPMG LLP to audit the Companys financial statements, the Company
engages the firm from time to time to perform other services. The following table sets forth the
aggregate fees paid or payable to the firm relating to the audit of
the 2005 and 2004 consolidated financial statements and the fees for
other professional services billed by KPMG LLP in connection with services rendered during the previous two
fiscal years.
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67,000 |
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Includes fees for professional services rendered in connection with the
audit of the annual financial statements, reviews of the quarterly financial statements
and fees paid for the audit of the Companys subsidiary, Supplies Distributors, to
satisfy requirements of its senior debt agreements and services rendered in connection
with our S-4 filing dated December 29, 2005. |
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Auditing Standards No. 70. |
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The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of the services described in note (b)
above is compatible with maintaining KPMG LLPs independence.
The Audit Committee pre-approves all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the
Companys independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit related services,
tax and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year, and any
pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally
subject to a specific budget. The independent auditors and management are required to periodically
report to the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent auditors
in accordance with this pre-approval and the fees for the services performed to date. The Audit
Committee may also pre-approve particular services on a case by case basis. During 2004 and 2005,
all audit, non-audit and tax services provided by KPMG LLP were pre-approved by the Audit Committee
in accordance with this policy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Voting Procedures
All matters specified in this Proxy Statement that are to be voted on at the Annual Meeting
will be by written ballot. One or more inspectors of election will be appointed, among other
things, to determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the shares
represented at the Annual Meeting, the existence of a quorum and the authenticity, validity and
effect of proxies, to receive votes or ballots, to hear and determine all challenges and questions
in any way arising in connection with the right to vote, to count and tabulate all votes and to
determine the result.
Solicitation Costs
The Company will pay the cost of preparing and mailing this Proxy Statement and other costs of
the proxy solicitation made by the Board of Directors. Certain of the Companys officers and
employees may solicit the submission of proxies authorizing the voting of shares in accordance with
the Board of Directors recommendations, but no additional remuneration will be paid by the Company
for the solicitation of those proxies. Such solicitations may be made by personal interview or
telephone. Arrangements have also been made with brokerage firms and others for the forwarding of
proxy solicitation materials to the beneficial owners of Common Stock, and the Company will
reimburse such persons for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection therewith.
Admission to Annual Meeting
Attendance at the Annual Meeting is limited to shareholders. Admission to the meeting will be
on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and each shareholder may
be asked to present valid picture identification such as a drivers license or passport. Cameras,
recording devices and other electronic devices will not be permitted at the meeting.
Stockholder Proposals for the 2007 Annual Meeting
A stockholder desiring to submit an otherwise eligible proposal for inclusion in the Companys
proxy statement for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company must deliver the
proposal so that it is received by the Company no later than 90 days prior to the anniversary of
the date of this Proxy Statement. The Company requests that all such proposals be addressed to the
Companys Secretary at the Companys principal executive offices, 500 North Central Expressway,
Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75074, and mailed by certified mail, return-receipt requested.
Compliance with Certain Reporting Obligations
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Companys executive officers, directors and
controlling stockholders to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes of ownership
of the Companys Common Stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Company. To the
Companys knowledge, all reports required to be so filed were filed in
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accordance with the provisions of said Section 16(a), except that as a result of a clerical error,
a Form 4 report was filed one day late for Mr. David Reese.
Financial and Other Information
The Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 is being
sent to stockholders of record as of the Record Date together with this Proxy Statement.
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OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors knows of no matters other than those described in this Proxy Statement
that are likely to come before the Annual Meeting. If any other matters properly come before the
Annual Meeting, or any adjournment thereof, the persons named in the accompanying form of proxy
intend to vote the proxies in accordance with their best judgment.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Harvey H. Achatz
Secretary
Plano, Texas
April ___, 2006
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