MIRANT CORPORATION
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Mirant Corporation
Notice of 2007 Annual Meeting
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Proxy Statement
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Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders May 8, 2007
The 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Mirant Corporation will be held at
8:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Mirants Corporate
Headquarters, 1155 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338-5416, for the following
purposes:
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To elect nine members of the Board of Directors; |
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To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent
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To transact such other business as may properly be brought
before the meeting and any and all adjournments or postponements thereof. |
In accordance with our Bylaws and action by our Board of Directors, stockholders
owning Mirant common stock at the close of business on March 16, 2007, are entitled to
attend and vote at the meeting.
If you plan to attend the meeting in person, please note that you may be asked to
present valid picture identification, such as a drivers license or passport.
The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and proxy form are included in this mailing.
Even if you plan to attend the meeting, please provide us your voting instructions in
one of the following ways as soon as possible:
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Internet use the Internet address on the proxy form
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Telephone use the toll-free number on the proxy form |
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Mail mark, sign, and date the proxy form and return in the
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By order of the Board of Directors,
Julia A. Houston
Corporate Secretary
April 5, 2007
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From the airport or downtown Atlanta: Take I-85 North to GA
400 North to Exit 5A Dunwoody. Turn right and follow
Abernathy Road which becomes Perimeter Center West. Turn
right at the 3rd light into the entrance of 1155
Perimeter Center West. The parking deck entrance is on the
left just past the building. Visitor parking is on the
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From I-285: Take Exit 29 Ashford Dunwoody Road going north
toward Perimeter Mall. Turn left at the 5th
traffic light onto Perimeter Center West. Turn left at the
6th traffic light into the entrance of 1155
Perimeter Center West. The parking deck entrance is on the
left just past the building. Visitor parking is on the
3rd level of the parking deck. |
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General Information
Why am I receiving this Proxy Statement?
You are receiving this proxy statement and proxy card because you own shares of Mirant common
stock. This proxy statement describes issues on which we would like you to vote at our annual
meeting of stockholders. It also gives you information on these issues so that you can make an
informed decision. The Board of Directors of Mirant Corporation is soliciting your proxy for the
2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and any adjournments thereof. The meeting will be held at 8:00
a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Mirants Corporate Headquarters, 1155
Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338-5416. This proxy statement and proxy form initially are
being provided to stockholders on or about April 5, 2007.
What is being voted upon at the meeting?
The election of nine directors for a one-year term and the ratification of the appointment of
KPMG LLP as the Companys independent registered public accountant for 2007 are being voted on at
the meeting. We are not aware of any other matters to be presented to the meeting; however, the
holders of the proxies will vote in their discretion on any other matters properly presented.
How does the Board of Directors recommend I vote?
Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote:
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FOR each of the nominees to the Board of Directors; and |
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FOR ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public
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How do I give voting instructions?
You may give your voting instructions by the Internet, by telephone, by mail or in person at the
meeting. Instructions on how to vote are on the proxy form. The proxy committee named on the
enclosed proxy form will vote all properly executed proxies that are delivered pursuant to this
solicitation and not subsequently revoked in accordance with your voting instructions. If you
hold shares through a bank or broker, please refer to your proxy card or the information
forwarded by your bank or broker to see which options are available to you.
Can I change my vote?
Yes, you may revoke your proxy by submitting a subsequent proxy, by voting in person at the
meeting, or by written request received by Mirants Corporate Secretary prior to the Annual
Meeting.
Who is entitled to vote at the meeting?
All stockholders of record on the record date of March 16, 2007, may vote. On that date, there
were 234,967,236 shares of Mirant Corporation common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. Each
share of common stock is entitled to one vote on each matter properly brought before the meeting.
How much does each share count?
Each share counts as one vote. No cumulative voting rights are authorized, and dissenters rights
are not applicable to these matters.
What happens if I sign and return my proxy card but do not provide voting instructions?
If you return a signed card but do not provide voting instructions, your shares will be voted FOR
all nine director nominees and FOR the ratification of the appointment of our independent
registered public accountant.
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Will my shares be voted if I do not vote by using the Internet, by telephone or by signing and
returning my proxy card?
If your shares are held in street name through a bank or broker, your bank or broker may vote your
shares under certain circumstances if you do not provide voting instructions before the Annual
Meeting, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange rules that govern the banks and brokers. These
circumstances include routine matters, such as the election of directors and the ratification of
the appointment of our independent registered public accountant described in this proxy statement.
With respect to these matters, therefore, if you do not vote your shares, your bank or broker may
vote your shares on your behalf.
What constitutes a quorum for the meeting?
A quorum consists of a majority of the outstanding shares, present or represented by proxy. A
quorum is necessary to conduct business at the Annual Meeting. For the purpose of determining
whether or not a quorum exists, abstentions are counted as shares present or represented by proxy.
What are the voting requirements for electing members of our Board of Directors?
The affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast is required for the election of directors,
which means that the director nominee with the most votes for a particular slot is elected for that
slot. You may vote for or withhold authority with respect to the election of directors. Only
votes for or withhold authority are counted in determining whether a plurality has been cast in
favor of a director.
What are the voting requirements for ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent
registered public accountant for 2007?
The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast is required for the ratification of the
appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accountant for 2007. You may vote
for, against or abstain with respect to the ratification of the appointment of our
independent registered public accountant. Abstentions will have the effect of votes cast against
the ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accountant.
What does it mean if I get more than one proxy form?
You will receive a proxy form for each account that you have. Please vote proxies for all
accounts to ensure that all your shares are voted. You may consolidate multiple accounts online
at www.melloninvestor.com or call our transfer agent, Mellon Investor Services, at (866)
463-1222.
Who pays the expense of soliciting proxies?
Mirant pays the cost of soliciting proxies. The officers or other employees of Mirant or its
subsidiaries may solicit proxies in person or by telephone, electronic transmission or facsimile
transmission. Such officers or other employees will not receive any additional compensation for
these activities.
Will a list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting be available?
In accordance with Delaware law, a list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting will be
available at our corporate headquarters on May 8, 2007, and will be accessible for ten days prior
to the meeting at our corporate headquarters between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Item No. 1 Election of Directors
Director and Nominee Information
All of the nominees for director currently are directors of Mirant. The following table sets
forth information regarding the names, ages and business experience of the current directors,
other directorships held by them, and the length of their service as a director of Mirant.
Additional biographical information regarding our directors is available on our website at
http:// www.mirant.com.
Unless otherwise instructed, the persons named on the enclosed proxy form will vote each properly
executed proxy for the election of the nominees outlined below as directors for the one-year term
ending in 2008. If any named nominee becomes unavailable for election, the Board may substitute
another nominee. In that event, the proxy would be voted for the substitute nominee unless
instructed otherwise on the proxy form.
The affirmative vote of a plurality of shares present and entitled to vote is required for the
election of directors. The director nominee with the most votes for a particular slot is elected
for that slot.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the nine nominees listed below.
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Retired owner and manager of five
agricultural equipment
dealerships (1991-2006). Former
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Baker Hughes
Incorporated (1989-1990);
Controller and Vice President,
Finance of various Baker Hughes
subsidiaries (1977-1989). After
retiring from Baker Hughes, Mr.
Cason held various executive
management positions with Key
Tronic Incorporated. He also
held a number of auditing
positions during his seven-year
career with Arthur Young &
Company. He serves as a director
and as the audit committee
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A. D. (Pete) Correll
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Director of Mirant since 2000.
Chairman Emeritus (2006-Present),
Chairman of the Board
(1993-2006), Chief Executive
Officer (1993-2005), and
President (1991-2002) of
Georgia-Pacific Corporation,
manufacturer and distributor of
building products, pulp and
paper. Mr. Correll is also a
director of Norfolk Southern
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Terry G. Dallas
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Former Executive Vice President
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Thomas H. Johnson
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Retired Chairman (2000-2005) and
President and Chief Executive
Officer (1997-2005) of Chesapeake
Corporation, a specialty
packaging manufacturer. Mr.
Johnson is also a director of
Universal Corporation, Superior
Essex Inc., and CMGI Inc. |
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Former Chief Executive Officer
and director (2001-2005) and
Chief Financial Officer
(1998-2001) of American Ref-Fuel
Company, operator of
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Edward R. Muller
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Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Mirant since
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Executive Officer (1993-2000) of
Edison Mission Energy, a
California-based independent
power producer. Mr. Muller is
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Robert C. Murray
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Former Chairman (2002-2004) and
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Chairman of the Energy and
Utility Law Practice Group
(2001-present) of Buchanan
Ingersoll & Rooney, a law firm
engaged in strategic planning and
regulatory consultative services
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Director of Mirant since 2006.
Former President, Chief Executive
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President and CEO of Texas
Eastern Products Pipeline
Company, LLC (1992-2002), owner
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Corporate Governance
Board Structure
Our current Board of Directors consists of nine directors who have diverse backgrounds and
experience and is chaired by Edward R. Muller, our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr.
Muller was elected as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer on September
30, 2005. The other individuals listed above were originally appointed as directors on January
3, 2006, in conjunction with our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. All members of the
current Board were re-elected at our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 9, 2006. Each
director serves a one-year term and is subject to annual election.
A. D. (Pete) Correll serves as lead independent director. In this role he coordinates the
activities of the other non-management directors, serves as chairman of the Nominating and
Governance Committee, presides over meetings of the non-management directors and serves as the
liaison between the non-management directors and the Chairman of the Board.
The Board of Directors met 13 times in 2006. No director attended fewer than 75% of the total of
the Board meetings and the meetings of the committees upon which he served. All directors were
present at our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held at our corporate headquarters on May 9,
2006.
Corporate Governance Guidelines and Committee Charters
In 2006, the Board of Directors approved new Corporate Governance Guidelines and new charters for
the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance Committees that comply with applicable
laws and regulations and the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange. The Corporate
Governance Guidelines describe the qualifications and role of the Board and outline the
responsibilities of the directors. They provide that the Board will conduct an annual evaluation
to assess and enhance its effectiveness, and the Guidelines direct non-management directors to
meet in executive session at least quarterly, with the Companys lead independent director
presiding at these sessions. Under the Guidelines, directors are expected to attend the
Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Corporate Governance Guidelines and all three
committee charters are posted on our website at http://www.mirant.com. Stockholders may obtain a
copy of the Guidelines and committee charters by written request to the Corporate Secretary at
Mirant Corporation, 1155 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338-5416.
Director Independence
The Board has determined that each of the following non-management directors is independent under
applicable New York Stock Exchange listing standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines:
Thomas W. Cason, A.D. (Pete) Correll, Terry G. Dallas, Thomas H. Johnson, John T. Miller, Robert
C. Murray, John M. Quain, and
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William L. Thacker. Each director designated as independent has no material relationship with
the Company that would impair his independence. This determination was based upon the
recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee and all relevant facts and
circumstances appropriate for consideration in the judgment of the Board. As described in the
Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board applies the following standards in assessing
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with the Company, either directly or as a partner, stockholder or officer of an
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employee of the Company, or an immediate family member of the director is, or
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The director, or an immediate family member of the director, has
received during any 12-month period during the last three years more than
$100,000 in direct compensation from the Company, other than director and
committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior
service (provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued
service). Compensation received by an immediate family member for service as an
employee (other than an executive officer) is not considered for purposes of
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or within the last three years has been, employed as an executive officer of
another company where any of the Companys present executive officers serves or
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The director is a current employee, or has an immediate family
member who is a current executive officer, of another company that has made
payments to, or received payments from, the Company for property or services in
an amount which, in any of the last three fiscal years, exceeds the greater of
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executive officer of a charitable organization to which the Company made
contributions in an amount which in any single fiscal year exceeds the greater
of $1 million or 2% of such charitable organizations consolidated gross annual
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Related Person Transactions
Review and Approval of Related Person Transactions.
Our Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving any related
person transactions by the Company. Mirants legal department has adopted written policies and
procedures to track and assess relationships and transactions to which the Company and our
directors and executive officers or their immediate family members are parties to determine if they
have a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction. At the first scheduled Nominating
and Governance Committee meeting each calendar year, management identifies for the Committee any
related person transactions to be entered into for that calendar year,
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including the proposed aggregate value of such transactions. All related person transactions must
be approved by the Nominating and Governance Committee and must be on terms comparable to those
that could be obtained in arms-length dealings with an unrelated third party.
Related Person Transactions
There were no reportable transactions between the Company and related persons in 2006.
Stockholder Communications Policy
Stockholders and other interested parties who wish to send communications to our Board of
Directors or independent directors may do so by writing to the Board in care of our Corporate
Secretary, Mirant Corporation, 1155 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338-5416. We have also
established the following email addresses to which communications intended for directors may be
sent and have provided links to these addresses on our website: directors@mirant.com (to
the directors as a group) and independent.directors@mirant.com (to the non-management directors
as a group). The Board has instructed the Corporate Secretary to assist the Board in reviewing
all communications received as follows:
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Customer, vendor or employee complaints will be investigated by management and a log
of such complaints will be provided to the Chair of the Nominating and Governance
Committee. |
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Communications containing complaints regarding accounting, internal control or
auditing matters will be investigated in accordance with the procedures established by
the Audit Committee. |
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Solicitations for periodicals or other subscriptions, surveys and business
solicitations, and other similar communications generally will not be forwarded to the
directors. |
Except as described above, the Corporate Secretary will forward (i) written communications
addressed to the full Board to the Chairman of the Board; (ii) written communications addressed
to the non-management directors to the lead independent director; and (iii) written
communications addressed to any individual director or directors to the individual(s) to whom the
communication is directed. However, materials that are unduly hostile, threatening, illegal or
similarly unsuitable generally will not be forwarded.
Committee Membership
The Board of Directors has standing Executive, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, and
Audit Committees. Provided below is information about the membership, responsibilities, and
actions of these committees during 2006.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is composed of four members Edward R. Muller, Thomas W. Cason, A.D.
(Pete) Correll and Thomas H. Johnson. It was established for the sole purpose of authorizing and
approving transactions and commitments for power, fuel, emissions and related fuel storage and
transportation agreements that exceed the authority delegated by the Board of Directors to the
Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Committee did not meet during 2006.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee is composed of three members Thomas H. Johnson, A.D. (Pete) Correll
and William L. Thacker. Mr. Johnson serves as the chair of the committee. Each member initially
was appointed by the Board of Directors upon our emergence from bankruptcy on January 3, 2006.
Upon recommendation of the
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Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board of Directors determined that each member of the
Compensation Committee meets the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and our
Corporate Governance Guidelines.
The Compensation Committee met nine times in 2006 and met seven times in executive session at those
meetings. The Chief Executive Officer, the Corporate Secretary, the Senior Vice President,
Administration and the Director of Compensation and Human Resources attend Compensation Committee
meetings as representatives of the Company.
The key responsibilities of the Compensation Committee are:
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Evaluation of the performance of executive officers and approval of their compensation; |
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Administration of executive compensation plans; |
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Review of management succession plans; and |
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A copy of the Compensation Committee Charter is available on our website at http://www.mirant.com.
In addition to outlining the Committees governance and responsibilities, the Charter grants the
Compensation Committee the authority to engage independent counsel and other outside advisors.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
All members of our Compensation Committee during 2006 were independent directors, and none were our
employees or former employees. During 2006, none of our executive officers served on the
compensation committee or board of directors of another entity whose executive officer(s) served on
our Compensation Committee or Board of Directors.
Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee is composed of three members A.D. (Pete) Correll, Terry
G. Dallas and John M. Quain. Mr. Correll serves as the chair of the committee. Each member was
appointed by the Board of Directors on January 3, 2006. The Board of Directors determined that
each of the members of the Nominating and Governance Committee meets the independence
requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and our Corporate Governance Guidelines. The
Nominating and Governance Committee met four times during 2006. The key responsibilities of the
Nominating and Governance Committee are:
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Recommendation and implementation of the Corporate Governance Guidelines; |
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Recommendation to the Board of Directors regarding the composition of the
Board and the composition of Board committees; |
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Oversight of Mirants compliance with its Code of Ethics and Business
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Assistance of the Board in identifying qualified individuals to become Board
members and recommendation to the Board regarding the selection of director nominees for
election at the annual meeting of stockholders, assessment of director independence and
Board effectiveness. |
The Nominating and Governance Committee Charter grants the Committee the authority to engage
independent counsel and other outside advisors. A copy of the Nominating and Governance
Committee charter is available on our website at http://www.mirant.com.
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Director Nomination Process
The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for identifying qualified individuals to
become Board members. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider written nominations
from stockholders for director candidates if submitted in accordance with the Companys Bylaws.
Stockholders making a director nominee recommendation must submit a written notice to the
Corporate Secretary, Mirant Corporation, 1155 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338-5416.
Recommendations submitted for consideration by the Nominating and Governance Committee in
preparation for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by December 5, 2007, and
must contain the following information: (a) the name and address of the recommending
stockholder; (b) the name and address of the person to be nominated; (c) a representation that
the stockholder is a holder of Mirants common stock entitled to vote at the meeting; (d) a
statement in support of the stockholders recommendation, including a description of the
candidates qualifications; (e) information regarding the candidate that would be required to be
included in a proxy statement filed in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the SEC); and (f) the candidates written, signed consent to serve if elected. The
Nominating and Governance Committee will evaluate candidates recommended by stockholders based on
the same criteria it uses to evaluate candidates from other sources.
The Corporate Governance Guidelines, as approved by the Board of Directors and posted on our
website, set forth qualifications and criteria for our directors and require that the assessment
of potential candidates include independence, business and professional experience (including
current public company boards on which a nominee serves), ability to devote sufficient time to
the affairs of Mirant, and characteristics of the current Board of Directors, including
diversity, age and skills (such as financial expertise, international experience and experience
in the energy industry). The Nominating and Governance Committees process includes
identification of director candidates and evaluation of the candidates based on the Corporate
Governance Guidelines and the following minimum qualifications:
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the highest ethics, integrity and values; |
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an outstanding personal and professional reputation; |
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professional experience that adds to the mix of the Board as a whole; |
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the ability to exercise independent business judgment; |
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freedom from conflicts of interest; |
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demonstrated leadership skills; and |
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the willingness and ability to devote the time necessary to perform the duties
and responsibilities of a director. |
The Committees selection process also provides for engagement of third party search firms,
interviews with various members of the Committee, the Board and management, and an evaluation of
each individual in the context of the Board as a whole, applying the criteria that it deems
appropriate. The final selection of nominees is made by the Board of Directors.
Alternatively, stockholders intending to appear at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders in order to
nominate a candidate for election at the meeting (in cases where the Board of Directors does not
intend to nominate the candidate or where the Nominating and Governance Committee was not
required to consider his or her candidacy) must comply with the requirements set forth in
Article II, Section 11A of the Companys Bylaws, which may be found on our website at
http://www.mirant.com.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is composed of three members Thomas W. Cason, John T. Miller and Robert C.
Murray. Mr. Cason serves as the chair of the committee. Each member of the Audit Committee was
appointed by the Board of Directors on January 3, 2006. Upon recommendation of the Nominating and
Governance Committee, the Board of Directors determined that each member of the Audit Committee
(i) meets the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and our Corporate
Governance Guidelines and (ii) is financially literate and qualifies as an audit committee
financial expert as defined in the SEC regulations. The Board has adopted a written charter for
the Audit Committee, which is available on our website at http://www.mirant.com.
The Audit Committee met nine times during 2006. The Audit Committee met in executive session and
had separate private discussions with the independent registered public accountant and the Vice
President of Internal Audit at each regularly scheduled meeting. The key responsibilities of the
Audit Committee are:
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Oversight of Mirants financial reporting process and oversight of the quality and
integrity of Mirants financial statements; |
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Oversight of Mirants relationship with its independent registered public accountant
and sole authority and responsibility to select, evaluate and, where appropriate, replace
the independent registered public accountant, which reports directly to the Audit
Committee; |
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Pre-approval of all audit and permitted non-audit services to be provided by the
independent registered public accountant as well as the compensation, fees and terms for
such services; |
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Review of the annual internal audit program, major findings and recommendations
resulting from internal audits and oversight of the Vice President of Internal Audit, who
reports to the Audit Committee; |
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Review with management and the General Counsel of legal, regulatory and compliance
matters that may have a material impact on the financial statements or involve concerns
regarding accounting or auditing matters and establishment of procedures related to such
concerns; and |
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Review with management and the independent registered public accountant of the
policies for assessing and managing significant risks to the Company. |
The Audit Committee Charter grants the Audit Committee the authority to engage independent
counsel and other outside advisors. Following the consideration of the qualifications of the
members of the engagement team and formal responses from the independent registered public
accountant as to its independence, staffing plans and quality controls, the Audit
Committee selected KPMG LLP as independent registered public accountant for 2007, subject to
ratification by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
Audit Committee Report
The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the Companys financial reporting process,
including supervising Mirants relationship with its independent registered public accountant,
KPMG LLP, which reports directly to the Committee. The Audit Committee (i) assists the Board in
its oversight of the quality and integrity of Mirants financial statements, including the
financial reporting process and systems of internal control over financial reporting; (ii) is
directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the
independent registered public accountant; and (iii) reviews the appointment, replacement and
compensation of the Vice President of Internal Audit, who reports to the Committee.
In discharging its duties and responsibilities, the Audit Committee has:
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reviewed and discussed with management and the independent registered public
accountant Mirants audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006; |
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discussed with the independent registered public accountant the matters required to be
discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended; |
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reviewed and discussed with management and the independent registered public
accountant managements assessment of the effectiveness of the Companys internal control
over financial reporting and the independent registered public accountants evaluation of
the Companys internal control over financial reporting; |
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received from the independent registered public accountant a formal written statement
describing all relationships with Mirant that might affect its independence as required
by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 and discussed with the independent
registered public accountant its independence; |
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considered whether the provision of non-audit services is compatible with maintaining
the independent registered public accountants independence; and |
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concluded that the independent registered public accountant is independent from the
Company and its management. |
Management, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, is responsible for establishing and
maintaining a system of internal control over financial reporting and for preparing the Companys
financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States. Management represented to the Committee that the Companys annual financial
statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
The independent registered public accountant is responsible for auditing the financial statements
in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and expressing
an opinion on the conformity of the Companys annual financial statements to generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. In addition, the independent registered public
accountant expresses an opinion on managements assessment of the effectiveness of the Companys
internal control over financial reporting as well as its own opinion on the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting.
In reliance on the reviews and discussions noted above, the Audit Committee recommended to the
Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in Mirants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, for filing with the SEC.
Submitted on April 5, 2007 by the members of the Audit Committee of the Companys Board of
Directors
Thomas W. Cason
John T. Miller
Robert C. Murray
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Audit and Non-Audit Fees
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The following table presents fees for professional audit services and other services rendered by
KPMG LLP (in thousands):
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Audit Fees (1) |
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9,512 |
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12,144 |
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1,329 |
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1,292 |
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230 |
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220 |
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All Other Fees |
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11,071 |
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13,661 |
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Audit fees and expenses represent fees billed and expected to be billed for professional
services rendered in connection with (a) audits and reviews of the 2006 and 2005 Mirant
Corporation consolidated financial statements in accordance with standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board; (b) audits of various Mirant subsidiary financial
statements required by statute or regulation; and (c) consultations on accounting matters
reflected in the financial statements. |
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Audit-related fees represent fees billed for professional services rendered in connection
with (a) audits of Mirants employee benefit plans; (b) internal control reviews; (c) audits
of subsidiaries (foreign and domestic) required by debt covenants; (d) reviews of offering
memoranda and regulatory filings; and (e) document production in connection with legal
subpoenas related to various Mirant litigation matters. |
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Tax fees represent fees billed for professional services rendered in connection with (a)
tax compliance; (b) consultations related to tax audits and appeals; and (c) technical tax
advice on rulings from taxing authorities. |
Audit Committee Pre-Approval
The Audit Committee has pre-approved all audit services and permitted non-audit services provided
by the independent registered public accountant, and the compensation, fees and terms for such
services. The Committee also has approved an Independent Auditor Policy that requires Audit
Committee pre-approval of audit services provided by the independent registered public accountant
and any changes in terms and compensation resulting from changes in audit scope, company
structure or other matters. The Policy also requires annual approval by the Audit Committee or
its Chairman, the independent registered public accountants lead partner, Mirants Chief
Financial Officer or Controller, and Mirants Corporate Secretary of the compensation and terms
of service for any permitted non-audit services provided by the independent registered public
accountant. Any proposed non-audit services exceeding the pre-approved fee levels previously
approved by the Audit Committee or its Chairman require pre-approval by the Audit Committee or
its Chairman. The Controller reports quarterly to the Audit Committee on the services performed
and fees incurred by the independent registered public accountant for audit and permitted
non-audit services during the prior quarter.
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Item No. 2 Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accountant
The Audit Committee of the Board appointed KPMG LLP to serve as the Companys independent
registered public accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. Although not required
by our Bylaws, the Board is submitting the appointment of KPMG LLP to our stockholders for
ratification.
If this proposal is not ratified at the Annual Meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
votes cast, the Audit Committee will reconsider its appointment of KPMG LLP as Mirants independent
registered public accountant for 2007.
Representatives of KPMG LLP are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting, will have an
opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so and will be available to respond to
appropriate questions.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as
independent registered public accountant under Item No. 2.
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Executive Officers
Our executive officers are elected by the Board of Directors annually to hold office until
their successors are elected and qualified. The following table sets forth the information
regarding the names, ages, titles and business experience of the current executive officers of
Mirant. Additional biographical information regarding our executive officers is available on our
website at http://www.mirant.com.
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Edward R. Muller
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55 |
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Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Mirant since 2005. President
and Chief Executive Officer (1993-2000)
of Edison Mission Energy, a
California-based independent power
producer. Mr. Muller is also a
director of GlobalSantaFe Corporation. |
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Robert M. Edgell
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60 |
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Executive Vice President and U.S.
Region Head of Mirant since 2006.
Managing Director of Private Power
International Development PTE, LTD, a
Singapore registered private company
engaged in consulting, development and
equity investment in private power
projects in Asia (2005). Executive Vice
President and General Manager,
Asia-Pacific Division of Edison Mission
Energy (19962005). |
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James V. Iaco, Jr.
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62 |
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Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Mirant since 2005.
Senior Vice President and President,
Americas Division (19982000), and
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (19941998) of Edison
Mission Energy. |
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S. Linn Williams
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60 |
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Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of
Mirant since 2005. Senior Vice
President and President, European
Division (19982000), and Senior Vice
President and General Counsel
(19941998) of Edison Mission Energy. |
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Thomas E. Legro
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55 |
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Senior Vice President, Principal
Accounting Officer and Controller of
Mirant since 2005. Vice President,
Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate
Controller of National Energy & Gas
Transmission, Inc. (20012004). |
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Jose P. Leviste, Jr.
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62 |
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Senior Vice President of Mirant and
Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Mirant Philippines since
2006. Chairman, Australasian
Philippines Mining Inc. and Climax
Arimco Mining Corporation (2003-April
2007). Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Polistrat International Inc.
(2000-2006). |
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William P. von Blasingame
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48 |
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Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Caribbean of Mirant since
2005. Chief Financial Officer and Vice
President of Asia-Pacific Division of
Edison Mission Energy (19992005). |
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Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The Compensation Committee is responsible for establishing and administering the compensation
and benefits programs for our named executive officers. The Compensation Committee reviews and
approves compensation for our Chief Executive Officer, under the oversight of the Boards
independent directors, and reviews and approves compensation for all corporate Executive Vice
Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents, including salary, short-term and long-term incentives,
severance and other executive benefits. The Compensation Committee also reviews and approves
performance measures for the short-term incentive plan, formulates long-term incentive strategy,
and provides oversight and guidance in the development of compensation and benefit programs for all
employees of the Company.
Compensation Program Philosophy and Objectives
In determining the compensation for our named executive officers in 2006, the Compensation
Committees main focus was creating a pay for performance culture and ensuring that our
compensation programs achieve the following objectives through a combination of fixed and variable
cash- and equity-based elements:
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Providing a competitive total compensation package, enabling us to attract and retain
qualified executives; |
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Motivating employee performance by creating a direct link between a significant portion
of the compensation that can be earned by each named executive officer and our financial
performance; and |
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Aligning our named executive officers interests with those of our stockholders by
fostering stock ownership by our named executive officers. |
The Compensation Committee intends to annually review our compensation policies and programs in
light of these objectives and competitive practices.
In conjunction with the approval of the Plan of Reorganization that facilitated our emergence from
bankruptcy protection, our 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan became effective as of January
3, 2006. The Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan provides for grants of stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, performance
shares, cash-based awards and other stock-based awards. Our directors and employees are eligible
to receive grants under the Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The purpose of the Omnibus
Incentive Compensation Plan is to provide a means whereby employees and directors develop a sense
of proprietorship and personal involvement in our development and financial success and to
encourage them to devote their best efforts to our business, thereby advancing our interests and
those of our stockholders.
Our named executive officers for 2006 include Edward R. Muller, our President and Chief Executive
Officer; James V. Iaco, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Robert M. Edgell,
our Executive Vice President and U.S. Region Head; S. Linn Williams, our Executive Vice President
and General Counsel; and William P. von Blasingame, our Senior Vice President and General
ManagerCaribbean. While our Compensation Committee approves the compensation arrangements of all
officers at the level of Senior Vice President and above, the Chief Executive Officer provides
input and recommendations from management, other than with regard to himself, including with
respect to appropriate merit increases.
Compensation Consultant
Since 2001, the Compensation Committee has engaged Hewitt Associates to advise the Committee and
provide expertise on compensation strategy and program design. The consultant works from time to
time with management,
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at the request of the Compensation Committee, in formulating materials and proposals for
consideration by the Committee. In such instances the Senior Vice President, Administration, the
Chair of the Committee and the consultant work together to determine the nature and scope of the
consultants assignments. Hewitts 2006 services included providing advice on the design of
compensation programs, providing competitive data, reviewing technical provisions of program design
and advising the Committee and management on the impact of regulatory and legislative changes on
the Companys compensation programs. A representative of Hewitt Associates attended eight
Compensation Committee meetings in 2006.
In addition to serving as consultant to the Compensation Committee, Hewitt administers the
Companys pension programs. The Committee has determined that this pension administration work,
as well as the work with management at the Committees direction, does not impair the independence
of Hewitt in its role as compensation consultant.
Review of Compensation Program in 2006
Due to our emergence in 2006 from Chapter 11 protection and the resulting appointment of a
new Board of Directors, the Compensation Committee reviewed all of our existing compensation
programs. In conducting this review, the Committee consulted with the compensation consultant as
appropriate. Following this review, the Committee made several modifications to existing
programs and reviewed and approved the following new plans and programs during 2006:
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Change-in-Control Severance Plan |
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Severance Pay Plan |
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2006 Special Bonus Plan |
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Deferred Compensation Plan. The Deferred Compensation Plan is a nonqualified plan, and
participation is limited to our Board of Directors and employees with an annual base salary of
$160,000 or more. Under the Plan, directors may defer up to 100% of board and committee meeting
fees and retainer fees. Employees may defer up to 100% of base pay and short-term incentive pay
(less applicable FICA taxes). The adoption of a new Deferred Compensation Plan facilitated our
compliance with IRS Regulation 409A, which places certain restrictions on deferred compensation
under nonqualified plans. This Deferred Compensation Plan is effective for all deferrals beginning
in 2006.
Change-in-Control and Severance Pay Plans. The Compensation Committee adopted new
severance and change-in-control programs during the year. The Compensation Committee believes
these programs are necessary to remain competitive in the marketplace and to address workforce
uncertainty due to our recent emergence from bankruptcy and speculation regarding potential
industry consolidation. See Post-Termination Compensation below for a description of the Change in
Control and Severance Pay Plans.
2006 Special Bonus Plan. In November 2006, the Compensation Committee approved the
implementation of the 2006 Special Bonus Plan to reward participants for successful completion of
our business and asset sales announced in July and August of 2006, as well as to provide a
retention incentive for certain participants. Participants in the Special Bonus Plan include
approximately 125 U.S. employees (representing 7% of the U.S. employee population) at a level of
Senior Vice President or below who are considered critical to our operation. None of our named
executive officers is covered by the 2006 Special Bonus Plan. However, please see the Long-Term
Incentives section below for a discussion of special equity grants to our named executive officers
that were made in conjunction with the implementation of the Special Bonus Plan. The maximum
amount payable pursuant to the 2006 Special Bonus Plan is $34 million. Payments under the 2006
Special Bonus Plan will be made on or about June 30, 2008, upon the satisfaction of specified
conditions to vesting, including (1) the achievement of an established threshold
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value from the planned sales of our Philippine and Caribbean businesses and certain U.S. natural
gas-fired assets; and (2) the completion of the planned sale of our Philippine business and receipt
of 65% of the threshold values from the planned sales of the Caribbean business and the U.S.
natural gas-fired assets.
Stock Ownership Guidelines. In November 2006, our Compensation Committee approved stock
ownership guidelines that apply to certain corporate officers as well as our Board of Directors.
These guidelines establish minimum levels of share ownership to be attained over five years as set
forth below:
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Executive Vice President |
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Shares counted toward satisfaction of the guidelines outlined above include shares owned outright,
vested restricted stock units or restricted shares, vested stock options (at two-thirds of their
value), and phantom shares/units.
Director Compensation Plan For information on the Director Compensation Plan adopted in
2006, see the Director Compensation Table under Executive Compensation below.
Equity Grant Policy In November 2006, our Compensation Committee approved an Equity Grant
Policy that applies to any compensatory award under our Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan in the
form of common stock or common stock derivatives, including stock options, restricted stock,
restricted stock units, performance shares or performance units. Under the Equity Grant Policy,
both annual equity grants and special equity grants must be made during an open trading window,
which normally follows our quarterly earnings releases. The Equity Grant Policy also confirms that
the grant date of any equity award approved by the Compensation Committee will be the date of the
meeting at which the award was approved, and the grant price will be the closing price of our
common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date.
Peer Group Analysis and Compensation Assessment
In order to determine competitive market-level compensation for our senior executives, we
benchmark either annually or bi-annually (based on market conditions) all elements of executive
compensation and review these results with the Compensation Committee. In 2006, for our named
executive officers, we utilized a general industry comparator group of approximately 60 companies
of similar revenue size, which includes certain industry peers. Hewitt assisted us in identifying
an appropriate comparator group and we presented the proposed group to the Compensation Committee
for approval. A regression analysis was performed to determine market pay on a size-adjusted
basis. We are near the median of the selected peer group in revenue and market capitalization,
though we have fewer than the median number of employees for these companies. Our objective is to
pay a total compensation package that is at the median of market for target performance.
Components of In-Service Compensation
We utilize base salary, short-term cash incentives, long-term equity incentives, benefits and
perquisites to compensate our named executive officers. We target the median market level for
these components in order to ensure our competitiveness in attracting and retaining our named
executive officers.
Base Salary
The Committee establishes base salary levels for our executive group by comparison to competitive
market levels for their job functions. In 2006, we analyzed our executive positions against the
peer group data as described above
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consistent with our objective to pay at the median of market for target performance. Because we
replaced most of our existing senior management in conjunction with our emergence from bankruptcy,
we negotiated base salaries ranging from the 50th to the 75th percentile of
market in order to attract the caliber of talent needed to execute a demanding business plan.
As a company, our base salaries generally approximate the median of the market and may be adjusted
based on individual performance. Salaries are reviewed at least annually in order to assess market
conditions and to maintain competitive market levels of compensation. We think that our base
salaries are set at competitive rates to attract the necessary talent. In addition, we provide a
pool for annual merit raises of approximately 3.5% of our total annual base salary expense, which
is available for all employees.
The 2006 base salary for each of our named executive officers is set forth in the 2006 Summary
Compensation Table below. In November 2006, the Compensation Committee approved an increase in Mr.
von Blasingames annual base salary from $285,000 to $340,000. This adjustment was made to align
his salary with market pay for management of a business of the size and complexity of Mirants
Caribbean business.
Each of our named executive officers other than Mr. von Blasingame received a 2007 annual salary
increase ranging from 4% to 10%. See Employment Agreements in the narrative discussion below
Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2006 for the 2007 salaries of our named executive officers.
Performance-Based Compensation
Short-Term Incentives
Pay for performance is a key feature of our compensation program. We have established a
broad-based short-term cash incentive program, in which all of our named executive officers
participate. This program is designed to award participants for our achievement of key economic
and strategic goals that are established annually by the Compensation Committee.
Under our short-term incentive plan, annual cash bonuses are awarded taking into account an
individuals target bonus percentage (a percentage of such participants base salary), the
Companys performance against established business and financial goals (referred to as the
corporate payout factor), and individual performance. The Compensation Committee approves the
short-term incentive plan goals at the beginning of each calendar year based on managements
recommendations. In 2006, two-thirds of the corporate payout factor was dependent on achievement
of a range of targeted Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization). The remaining one-third was dependent upon the achievement of other operational
and strategic goals and metrics.
We think that Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate financial measure for the Company and provides
insight into the overall health of our earnings. The level of Adjusted EBITDA necessary to earn
50%, 100% and 200% of the target payout under the short-term incentive plan was set at the
beginning of 2006 taking into consideration our projected Adjusted EBITDA under our 2006 operating
plan. Bonus amounts between the threshold and target and between the target and maximum are based
on interpolated performance between the specified levels. The target performance goals are set at
levels deemed by the Compensation Committee, with input from management, to be achievable with
strong performance by all employees. Generally, the Committee sets the minimum, target and
maximum levels such that the relative difficulty of achieving the target level is consistent from
year to year.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for assessing our achievement of the operational and
strategic goals and metrics under the short-term incentive plan, and it makes award decisions at a
meeting following the completion of the annual audit process. For 2006, the corporate performance
was 123% of target and was used to determine the available pool for short-term incentive payments.
The Adjusted EBITDA used for purposes of the short-term incentive calculation was the same as
reported in the Companys year-end earnings release. Bonus payments are allocated to employees
from this pool and may be adjusted for each employee based on his or her individual performance.
See the 2006 Summary Compensation Table and the Grants of Plan Based Awards Table
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below for the target and actual amounts earned by our named executive officers under the
short-term incentive plan.
Our 2007 short-term incentive goals are based on the same structure utilized in 2006, with an
Adjusted EBITDA goal representing two-thirds of the corporate payout factor and operational and
strategic metrics comprising the other one-third.
Long-Term Incentives
We utilized stock options and restricted stock units for our 2006 long-term incentive grants
to executives and directors, with the grants composed of two-thirds stock options and one-third
restricted stock units. For the 2007 annual long-term incentive grants, the Compensation Committee
decided to shift the allocation to two-thirds restricted stock units and one-third stock options.
The Committee intends to retain this allocation for future grants. In determining to use such
vehicles and in determining the relative allocation, the Committee weighed the effectiveness and
the perceived value of such grants by participants against their associated compensation expense.
Its assessment with respect to the grants for 2007 and beyond was that the long-term incentive
grants would provide an important retention incentive for a critical component of the workforce.
In addition, our awards vest over three years, providing an additional retention incentive.
All long-term incentive grants are issued under our 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. In
light of our recent emergence from bankruptcy and the potential volatility of our stock price, the
Compensation Committee made the 2006 annual long-term incentive grant in two tranches, one on
January 13, 2006, and one on February 17, 2006. Long-term incentive grants also may be made to new
employees when they commence employment with the Company. In determining the eligibility for and
size of grants, the Company used the 50th percentile market equivalent economic value
for employees at companies in our comparator group where long-term incentives are a prevalent
component of pay. A small group of management-level employees received a long-term incentive grant
that was in excess of the market equivalent. This increased grant was intended to attract and
retain a talented management team and to further align the compensation of these individuals with
the interests of our stockholders, in addition to motivating and rewarding long-term performance.
The 2006 long-term incentive grants for our named executive officers were set out in their
employment agreements with the Company.
Both the options and restricted stock units vest ratably over three years unless otherwise
stipulated in an employment agreement. As described under Employment Agreements in the narrative
description below Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2006, certain of our executives, including all
named executive officers, have employment agreements that provide that their 2006 equity grant
vests ratably 6, 12, 24 and 36 months after the bankruptcy emergence date of January 3, 2006, and
that all restricted stock units are deferred until employment terminates. During 2006, the
equivalent of approximately 4.7 million shares were granted to approximately 265 employees. See
the Grants of Plan-Based Equity Awards in 2006 table and Outstanding Equity Grants at Fiscal Year
End table below for information on option and restricted stock unit grants to our named executive
officers in 2006.
Special Equity Grants
In conjunction with the implementation of the 2006 Special Bonus Plan described above under Review
of Compensation Program in 2006, the Compensation Committee also approved special equity grants to
our named executive officers under the Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan with the same conditions
to vesting as awards under the 2006 Special Bonus Plan. The equity grants are sized as a multiple
of three times the executives base salary and are intended to reward our named executive officers
for successful completion of our planned business and asset sales. For each of our named executive
officers, the equity grants are conditioned upon (1) the achievement of an established threshold
value from the planned sales of our Philippine and Caribbean businesses and certain U.S. natural
gas-fired assets; and (2) the completion of the planned sale of our Philippines business and
receipt of 65% of the threshold values from the planned sales of the Caribbean business and the
U.S. natural gas-fired assets. Mr. von Blasingames equity grant would also vest if the Company
fails to offer him a position at a comparable level of compensation after the planned sale of the
Companys Caribbean assets. If the above conditions are met, the equity grants will be made on or
about June 2008, but delivery will be deferred until employment
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terminates. The special equity grant amounts for each named executive officer are set forth in the
table entitled Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2006 below.
Benefits
Company benefits available to all of our employees, including our named executive officers, include
health and welfare, dental, prescription drugs, paid vacation, life insurance, accidental death and
dismemberment, short term disability and long term disability. All employees, including our named
executive officers, also are entitled to participate in our qualified 401(k) program, pursuant to
which we match 75% of the first 6% contributed. We also provide for a 3% quarterly fixed
contribution and an annual discretionary profit sharing contribution to all employees who are not
accruing a defined benefit pension or who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement,
based on our performance against our short-term incentive goals, of up to 7% of base salary and
short-term incentive.
Senior executives participate in a nonqualified supplemental benefit plan. The supplemental benefit
plan is intended to compensate for IRS limitations on compensation for company matching and profit
sharing contributions to a qualified 401(k) plan. The Compensation Committee believes that this
plan is market-competitive.
The recently adopted nonqualified deferred compensation plan allows senior executives to defer
certain amounts of base salary and short-term incentive compensation and is described in more
detail above under Review of Compensation Programs in 2006.
Perquisites
We have a perquisite policy that provides an allowance to our officers who earn over a certain
threshold amount. The allowance amounts are pre-tax and are tiered according to salary. The
allowances range from $9,000 to $21,000 annually and are fully taxable to the executives. The
allowances are intended to compensate executives for income tax preparation and financial and
estate planning. We also provide executive physicals to these officers. We believe these
perquisite levels are competitive in the market.
Relocation benefits also were provided in 2006 to certain executives and their families in
conjunction with their moves to the Companys headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. All named executive
officers commenced employment with the Company between October 2005 and January 2006 and were
required to relocate as a result. See the 2006 Summary Compensation Table below for perquisite
amounts received by each of our named executive officers.
Employment Agreements
Each of our named executive officers has an employment agreement with the Company that is described
in the narrative following the table below entitled Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2006. Each of
these agreements was approved by the Compensation Committee. We utilized employment agreements to
attract our named executive officers because they were being hired while we were still in
bankruptcy. The agreements were necessary to provide competitive benefits to these executives,
such as severance and change-in-control protection, that had been curtailed during our bankruptcy.
Post-Termination Compensation
The Compensation Committee determined the post-termination benefits for our named executive
officers based on a market study of prevalent program designs in our comparator group and in our
industry and their relation to our compensation philosophy and program objectives.
Severance and Change in Control Plans
All of our named executive officers have employment agreements that provide specified change in
control and severance benefits. These benefits are discussed below in Employment Agreements in the
narrative discussion below the 2006 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table. The Compensation Committee
adopted new severance and change in
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control plans in 2006 that cover certain senior executives and certain other employees not covered
by employment agreements. They were adopted because of the prevalence of such programs in the
market and their necessity in recruiting and retaining executive talent. The Compensation
Committee believes the terms of the arrangements are competitive. Management conducted a market
review of comparable plans with the assistance of the compensation consultant, and the Compensation
Committee approved each plan. The Committee anticipates reviewing the plans every two to three
years.
The Change-in-Control Severance Plan provides for the payment of a specified level of benefits to
employees at the level of a director with a base salary of greater than $175,000 in the event that
we undergo a change in control and the covered employee is not offered continuing employment,
referred to as a double trigger. Directors receive the equivalent of one years base salary and
target short-term incentive; Vice Presidents receive the equivalent of two years base salary and
target short-term incentive; and Senior Vice Presidents receive the equivalent of three years base
salary and target short-term incentive.
Our Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan separately includes change in control provisions affecting
long-term incentives payable to our named executive officers and other employees. Under the
Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan, a change in control alone, referred to as a single trigger,
normally will result in accelerated vesting of unvested long-term incentives if they are not
replaced by the new controlling organization. See Potential Payments Upon Termination below for a
further discussion of amounts payable to our named executive officers upon termination due to a
change in control of the Company.
The Severance Pay Plan provides for the payment of severance benefits to any covered employee who
is severed, whether or not in connection with a change in control.
Restrictive Covenants
All of our employees enter into confidentiality and intellectual property agreements, and any
executive under an employment agreement is subject to non-solicitation, non-disparagement and
non-compete provisions.
Impact of Regulatory Requirements
Several regulatory requirements have an impact on certain of our compensation decisions. Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, generally denies a publicly traded company
a federal income tax deduction for compensation in excess of $1 million paid to certain of its
executive officers unless the amount of such excess is payable based solely upon the attainment of
objective performance criteria. We have undertaken to qualify substantial components of our
incentive compensation to executive officers for the performance exception to non-deductibility.
However, in appropriate circumstances, it may be necessary or appropriate to pay compensation or
make special incentive or retention awards that do not meet the performance-based exception and
therefore may not be deductible under Section 162(m). In 2006, $22,500 was not deductible under
the provisions of Section 162(m).
In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 was signed into law, changing the tax rules
applicable to nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. We structured our deferred
compensation arrangements discussed above to comply with the provisions of this Act.
We account for stock-based compensation under SFAS No. 123R, which requires companies to recognize
in the income statement the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity-based
compensation issued to employees. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to measure the
grant-date fair value of our stock options. All of the stock-based awards granted in 2006
qualified for equity accounting treatment under SFAS No. 123R.
Conclusion
In 2006, the Compensation Committee reviewed the amounts payable under each individual element of
compensation and the aggregate compensation for each Senior Vice President and above, including all
named
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executive officers. In conducting this review, the Committee examined tally sheets outlining the
comprehensive compensation for each officer, including long term-incentive grants and potential
payouts under various termination scenarios, including a change of control. Based on such review
and discussions with the compensation consultant, the Committee has concluded that the compensation
for these officers is reasonable and appropriate and accurately reflects our compensation
philosophy and objectives.
In addition to reviewing all elements of total compensation in 2006 for our named executive
officers, the Compensation Committee and compensation consultant have reviewed the overall design
of the Companys compensation programs. The Committee has concluded that our compensation program
is appropriate for a company of our size, performance and industry.
Compensation Committee Report
We have reviewed and discussed with management this Compensation Discussion and Analysis included
in the Companys 2007 Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on these reviews and discussions, we recommended to the
Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Proxy
Statement.
Submitted on April 5, 2007 by the members of the Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of
Directors
Thomas H. Johnson
A. D. (Pete) Correll
William L. Thacker
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2006 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth information regarding annual compensation for our Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and three other most highly compensated executive officers in
2006 (together, our named executive officers).
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Option Awards |
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Principal Position |
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Compensation ($) |
Edward R. Muller, |
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1,000,000 |
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0 |
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2,198,594 |
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4,084,585 |
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1,250,000 |
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113,469 |
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8,646,648 |
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Chairman, President &
Chief Executive Officer |
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James V. Iaco, Executive |
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450,000 |
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0 |
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460,447 |
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1,249,367 |
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360,000 |
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94,944 |
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2,614,758 |
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Vice President & Chief
Financial Officer |
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Robert M. Edgell, |
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478,846 |
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717,769 |
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1,319,846 |
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400,000 |
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263,026 |
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3,179,487 |
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Executive Vice President
and U.S. Region Head |
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S. Linn Williams, |
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450,000 |
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0 |
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609,805 |
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1,118,018 |
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360,000 |
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120,325 |
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2,658,148 |
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Executive Vice President &
General Counsel |
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William P. von Blasingame, |
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290,289 |
(6) |
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0 |
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229,944 |
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409,209 |
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230,000 |
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216,275 |
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1,375,717 |
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Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Caribbean |
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The named executive officers did not receive any compensation which would be
characterized as a Bonus payment for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. |
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Reflects the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting
purposes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, in accordance with SFAS No.
123R for restricted stock units awarded received under the 2005 Omnibus Incentive
Compensation Plan in 2006. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are
included in footnote 14 to the Companys audited financial statements for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2006, included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on March 1, 2007. |
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Reflects the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting
purposes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, in accordance with SFAS No.
123R for stock options granted under the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan in
2006. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in footnote
14 to the Companys audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2006, included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
March 1, 2007. |
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Reflects amounts paid for 2006 performance under the Companys short-term
incentive program. These payments were based on the Companys performance against
its established Adjusted EBITDA goal and other operational and strategic goals.
Payments for 2006 were approved by the Companys Compensation Committee at its March
2, 2007 meeting, and if not deferred by the named executive officer, were paid on
March 9, 2007. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis |
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Performance-Based
Compensation above for further discussion of annual payments under this program. |
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Reflects the following items for each named executive officer: |
(a) A perquisite allowance which provides a fixed dollar amount (ranging from
$18,000 to $21,000) for the named executive officer to use for tax preparation,
financial planning or estate
planning. Mr. Muller received a 2006 perquisite allowance of $21,000. Mr. Edgell
received a $16,500 allowance, and each of Mr. Iaco, Mr. Williams and Mr. von
Blasingame received an $18,000 allowance for 2006. See Compensation Discussion
and Analysis Perquisites for further discussion of the perquisite allowances.
(b) Matching and profit sharing contributions by the Company to each named
executive officer under the Companys 401(k) Plan and supplemental benefit plans.
See Compensation Discussion and Analysis Benefits for further discussion of
these plans.
(c) Relocation benefits provided to the named executive officers for moving to the
Companys headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. All named executive officers commenced
employment with the Company between October 2005 and January 2006 and were
required to relocate as a result. The following relocation benefits were provided
to our named executive officers in 2006: Mr. Muller $6,115; Mr. Iaco $37,820;
Mr. Edgell $208,276; Mr. Williams $62,745; and Mr. von Blasingame $175,622.
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Mr. von Blasingame received a salary increase on November 13, 2006 from
an annualized rate of pay of $285,000 to $340,000. See Compensation Discussion and
Analysis Annual Salary for further discussion of Mr. von Blasingames salary
increase. |
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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS IN 2006
The following table sets forth information with respect to restricted stock units awarded and
options granted during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 to each of our named executive
officers.
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Stock and |
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or Units |
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of Shares |
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Securities |
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Option |
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or Stock |
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Edward R. Muller |
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(1) |
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1,000,000 |
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1/13/06 |
(2) |
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81,169 |
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405,844 |
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24.64 |
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6,147,730 |
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2/17/06 |
(3) |
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79,840 |
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399,202 |
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25.05 |
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6,143,709 |
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(4) |
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51,546 |
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300,000 |
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28.89 |
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3,313,164 |
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James V. Iaco |
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292,500 |
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24,351 |
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121,753 |
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24.64 |
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(3) |
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23,952 |
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119,760 |
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25.05 |
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1,843,107 |
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(4) |
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24,055 |
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140,000 |
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28.89 |
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1,546,149 |
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Robert M. Edgell |
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(2) |
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25,703 |
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128,517 |
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24.64 |
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1,946,766 |
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(3) |
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25,283 |
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126,414 |
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25.05 |
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(4) |
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25,773 |
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28.89 |
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21,645 |
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21,291 |
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106,454 |
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24,055 |
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140,000 |
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William P. von
Blasingame |
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(1) |
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147,083 |
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7,440 |
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37,202 |
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24.64 |
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563,526 |
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2/17/06 |
(3) |
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7,319 |
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36,593 |
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25.05 |
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563,176 |
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(4) |
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17,182 |
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28.89 |
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1,104,388 |
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(1) |
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Represents target level bonus amounts for 2006 under the short-term incentive program.
For actual amounts paid under the short-term incentive program for 2006, see Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Compensation under the 2006 Summary Compensation Table above. |
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(2) |
|
Stock options and restricted stock units granted on 1/13/2006 vest in four equal
installments at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months from 1/3/2006. Delivery of
shares for the restricted stock units is deferred until employment terminates. The stock
options granted on 1/13/2006 expire on 1/13/2016. |
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(3) |
|
Stock options and restricted stock units granted on 2/17/2006 vest in four equal
installments at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months from 1/3/2006. Delivery of
shares for the restricted stock units is deferred until employment terminates. The stock
options granted on 2/17/2006 expire on 2/17/2016. |
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If certain performance criteria are met by 12/31/07, stock options and restricted stock
units granted on 11/13/2006 will vest 100% at 6/30/08, and delivery of shares for the
restricted stock units will be deferred
until employment terminates. Grants were made at three times base salary, 50% in
restricted stock units and 50% in nonqualified stock options. Any unexercised vested stock
options will expire on 11/13/2009. For a further discussion of the performance conditions
for this equity grant, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis Special Equity Grants
above. |
Employment Agreements
Mirant has entered into employment agreements with each of the named executive officers. The
compensation payable under each employment agreement is discussed below. Certain amounts are paid
immediately if the employee dies, becomes disabled, or is terminated without cause see Potential
Payments Upon Termination below for further discussion. The Board has sole responsibility for
administering these agreements.
Edward R. Muller Employment Agreement
Effective September 30, 2005, Mirant entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Muller. This
agreement provides for compensation and benefits during the three-year term of the agreement, with
automatic successive one-year renewals. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Mullers base salary
for 2006 was $1 million, and the Board evaluates Mr. Mullers compensation annually. In 2007, Mr.
Mullers base salary was increased to $1.1 million. In addition, Mr. Mullers target short-term
incentive level during the term of his employment will be no less than 100% of base salary with a
maximum of two times the target. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, in 2006 Mr.
Muller received a long-term incentive grant consisting of restricted stock units and stock options
with an aggregate economic value of $12.3 million. Beginning with fiscal year 2007 and for each
year thereafter, Mr. Muller is eligible to receive additional equity-based compensation under
Mirants 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
In the event Mr. Muller is terminated by Mirant without cause (as defined in the employment
agreement), he will receive two times his base salary plus two times his target short-term
incentive. If he is terminated in conjunction with a change of control, Mr. Muller will receive
three times his base salary plus three times his target short-term incentive or his actual annual
short-term incentive for the year preceding the change in control, if higher than target.
James V. Iaco Employment Agreement
Effective November 7, 2005, Mirant entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Iaco. The
agreement provides for compensation and benefits during its three-year term, with automatic
successive one-year renewals. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Iacos base salary for 2006
was $450,000, and in 2007, his base salary was increased to $470,000. Mr. Iacos target short-term
incentive level during the term of his employment will be no less than 65% of base salary with a
maximum of two times the target. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, in 2006 Mr.
Iaco received a long-term incentive grant consisting of restricted stock units and stock options
with an aggregate economic value of $3.7 million. Beginning with fiscal year 2007 and for each
fiscal year thereafter, Mr. Iaco is eligible to receive additional equity-based compensation under
Mirants 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
In the event Mr. Iaco is terminated by Mirant without cause (as defined in the employment
agreement), he will receive 1.5 times his base salary plus 1.5 times his target short-term
incentive. If he is terminated in conjunction with a change of control, Mr. Iaco will receive
three times his base salary plus three times his target short-term incentive or his actual annual
short-term incentive for the year preceding the change in control, if higher than target.
Robert M. Edgell Employment Agreement
Effective January 3, 2006, Mirant entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Edgell. The
agreement provides for compensation and benefits during its three-year term, with automatic
successive one-year renewals. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Edgells base salary for 2006
was $500,000, and in 2007, his base salary was increased to $545,000. Mr. Edgells target
short-term incentive level during the term of his employment will be no less than 65% of base
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salary with a maximum of two times the target. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement,
in 2006 Mr. Edgell received a long-term incentive grant consisting of restricted stock units and
stock options with an aggregate
economic value of $3.9 million. Beginning with fiscal year 2007 and for each fiscal year
thereafter, Mr. Edgell is eligible to receive additional equity-based compensation under Mirants
2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
In the event Mr. Edgell is terminated by Mirant without cause (as defined in the employment
agreement), he will receive an amount equal to 1.5 times his base salary plus 1.5 times his target
short-term incentive. If he is terminated in conjunction with a change of control, Mr. Edgell will
receive three times his base salary plus three times his target short-term incentive or his actual
annual short-term incentive for the year preceding the change in control, if higher than target.
S. Linn Williams Employment Agreement
Effective November 7, 2005, Mirant entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Williams. The
agreement provides for compensation and benefits during its three-year term, with automatic
successive one-year renewals. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Williamss base salary for
2006 was $450,000, and in 2007, his base salary was increased to $470,000. Mr. Williamss target
short-term incentive level during the term of his employment will be no less than 65% of base
salary with a maximum of two times the target. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement,
in 2006 Mr. Williams received a long-term incentive grant consisting of restricted stock units and
stock options with an aggregate economic value of $3.3 million. Beginning with fiscal year 2007
and for each fiscal year thereafter, Mr. Williams is eligible to receive additional equity-based
compensation under Mirants 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
In the event Mr. Williams is terminated by Mirant without cause (as defined in the employment
agreement), he will receive an amount equal to 1.5 times his base salary plus 1.5 times his target
short-term incentive. If he is terminated in conjunction with a change of control, Mr. Williams
will receive three times his base salary plus three times his target short-term incentive or his
actual annual short-term incentive for the year preceding the change in control, if higher than
target.
William P. von Blasingame Employment Agreement
Effective November 28, 2005, Mirant entered into an employment agreement with Mr. von Blasingame.
The agreement provides for compensation and benefits during its three-year term, with automatic
successive one-year renewals. Through November 13, 2006, Mr. von Blasingames base salary was
$285,000, and on that date his base salary was increased to $340,000. Mr. von Blasingames target
short-term incentive level during the term of his employment will be no less than 50% of base
salary with a maximum of two times the target. Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement,
in 2006 Mr. von Blasingame received a long-term incentive grant consisting of restricted stock
units and stock options with an aggregate economic value of $1.1 million. Beginning with fiscal
year 2007 and for each fiscal year thereafter, Mr. von Blasingame is eligible to receive additional
equity-based compensation under Mirants 2005 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
In the event Mr. von Blasingame is terminated by Mirant without cause (as defined in the
Agreement), he will receive an amount equal to one times his base salary plus one times his target
short-term incentive. If he is terminated in conjunction with a change of control, Mr. von
Blasingame will receive three times his base salary plus three times his target short-term
incentive or his actual annual short-term incentive for the year preceding the change in control,
if higher than target. Under his employment agreement, a change in control also includes the sale
of our Caribbean assets.
28
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
The following table sets forth information regarding the unexercised options and unvested
restricted stock units held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2006.
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Edward R. Muller |
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101,461 |
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304,383 |
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24.64 |
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1/13/2016 |
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60,877 |
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1,921,879 |
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99,801 |
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299,401 |
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25.05 |
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2/17/2016 |
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59,880 |
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1,890,412 |
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300,000 |
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28.89 |
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11/13/2009 |
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51,546 |
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1,627,307 |
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James V. Iaco |
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30,438 |
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91,315 |
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24.64 |
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1/13/2016 |
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18,263 |
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576,571 |
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29,940 |
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89,820 |
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25.05 |
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2/17/2016 |
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17,964 |
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567,123 |
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140,000 |
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28.89 |
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11/13/2009 |
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24,055 |
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759,416 |
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Robert M. Edgell |
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32,129 |
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96,388 |
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24.64 |
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19,277 |
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608,583 |
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31,604 |
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94,810 |
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25.05 |
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18,962 |
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598,638 |
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150,000 |
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28.89 |
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813,654 |
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S. Linn Williams |
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27,056 |
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81,169 |
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24.64 |
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16,234 |
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512,499 |
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26,614 |
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79,840 |
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25.05 |
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2/17/2016 |
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15,968 |
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504,118 |
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140,000 |
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28.89 |
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24,055 |
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759,416 |
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William P. von Blasingame |
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9,301 |
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27,901 |
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24.64 |
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5,580 |
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176,161 |
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9,149 |
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27,444 |
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25.05 |
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2/17/2016 |
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5,489 |
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173,296 |
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100,000 |
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28.89 |
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17,182 |
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542,440 |
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(1) |
|
Stock options and restricted stock units granted on 1/13/2006 and 2/17/2006 vest in
four equal installments at 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months from 1/3/2006.
Delivery of shares for the restricted stock units is deferred until employment terminates.
All options expire 10 years from the date of grant. |
|
(2) |
|
If certain performance criteria are met by 12/31/07, stock options and restricted stock
units granted on 11/13/2006 will vest 100% at 6/30/08, and delivery will be deferred until
employment terminates. Grants were sized as three times base salary, were comprised of 50%
restricted stock units and 50% nonqualified stock options. Any unexercised vested options
will expire on 11/13/2009. For a further discussion of the performance conditions for this
equity grant, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis Special Equity Grants above. |
|
(3) |
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Value based on closing stock price on 12/31/06 of $31.57. |
29
OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2006
The following table sets forth information regarding restricted stock units which vested during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 for our named executive officers. No options were exercised by
our named executive officers during 2006.
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Value Realized |
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Acquired on |
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on Vesting ($) |
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Vesting (#)(1) |
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(2) |
Edward R. Muller |
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40,252 |
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1,080,370 |
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James V. Iaco |
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12,076 |
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324,113 |
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Robert M. Edgell |
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12,747 |
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342,116 |
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S. Linn Williams |
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10,734 |
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288,101 |
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William P. von Blasingame |
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3,690 |
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99,033 |
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Shares have vested but will not be received until employment terminates. |
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(2) |
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Based on closing stock price on vesting date (7/3/2006) of $26.84. |
2006 NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
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Edward R. Muller |
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75,006 |
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4,800 |
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79,806 |
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James V. Iaco |
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Robert M. Edgell |
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S. Linn Williams |
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33,750 |
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3,234 |
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36,984 |
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William P. von |
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Blasingame |
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Earnings are based on market performance. |
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Potential Payments Upon Termination
Each of our named executive officers has an employment agreement that provides for certain
severance payments in the event his employment is terminated without good cause, or due to death,
disability or a change in control. The agreements have three-year terms and continue through late
2008 or early 2009, depending on the individual named executive officer. After the three year term,
the agreements are to be automatically extended in one-year increments unless we give prior notice
of termination.
Under the agreements, the executives receive severance payments in the event of termination without
cause, non-renewal of their contract on competitive terms, or termination by the executive for good
reason. These severance payments are a combination of a multiple of the executives annual salary
and a multiple of his target short-term incentive in the year in which his employment is
terminated. A description of the payout multiples for our named executive officers is included
under Employment Agreements above. In addition, the named executive officer will receive continued
coverage for 24 months under the retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, medical, dental
and other group health benefits and plans in effect at the time of termination.
Severance payments upon death or disability also are set out in the individual employment
agreements and the agreements generally provide for a lump sum payment of target annual bonus
prorated for the number of days during the year that the executive was employed by the Company
during the year.
The agreements also provide that named executive officers could be entitled to certain severance
benefits following a change in control of the Company. If, for up to two years following a change
in control, the named executive officer is terminated for any reason, other than for disability or
for cause, or if such executive officer terminates his or her employment for good reason (as
defined in the agreements), then the named executive officer is entitled to a severance payment
that will be equal to the sum of (i) 36 months of the named executive officers monthly base salary
and (ii) the higher of (a) three times the last full-years annual incentive payment or (b) three
times the target annual incentive payment for the year in which termination occurs. In addition to
the cash severance payment, the executives also would receive continuation of retirement, life
insurance, long-term disability, medical, dental, and other group health benefits and plans in
effect at termination. The severance generally would be paid in the form of a lump sum cash
payment. In addition, in accordance with the terms of the award agreements for each of the named
executive officers, unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock units accelerate, vest,
and become exercisable if they are not replaced upon the change in control.
Under the employment agreements, a change in control would include any of the following events:
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any person, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, acquires 50
percent or more of our voting securities; |
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a majority of our Board of Directors is replaced by a two-thirds vote ; |
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consummation of a reorganization, merger, consolidation, sale or other
disposition with more than a 50% beneficial ownership change; or |
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shareholders approve certain mergers, or a liquidation or sale of our assets. |
In the event that any payments made in connection with a change in control would be subjected to
the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, we will gross up, on an
after-tax basis, the named executive officers compensation for all federal, state and local income
and excise taxes and any penalties and interest, but the gross-up is capped at $7 million for the
Chief Executive Officer and at $2 million for all other named executive officers.
The table below sets forth potential benefits that each named executive officer would be entitled
to receive upon termination of employment in the situations outlined above. These disclosed
amounts are estimates only and do not
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necessarily reflect the actual amounts that would be paid to the named executive officers, which
would only be known at the time that they become eligible for payment. The amounts shown in the
table are the amounts that could be payable under existing plans and arrangements if the named
executive officers employment had terminated at December 31, 2006, including a gross-up for
certain taxes in the event that any payments made in connection with a change in control would be
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code. Values for stock
option and restricted stock unit grants are based on our closing price of $31.57 on December 31,
2006.
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION
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Accelerated |
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Accelerated |
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Vesting of |
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Vesting of |
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Benefit |
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Estimated |
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Severance |
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Stock Options |
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Restricted |
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Continuation |
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Tax Gross- |
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Amount ($) |
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($) |
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Stock ($) |
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Up ($) |
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Total ($) |
Edward R. Muller |
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Change-in-Control |
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6,000,000 |
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4,865,500 |
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5,439,600 |
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300,000 |
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5,450,000 |
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22,055,100 |
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Good Reason |
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4,000,000 |
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4,865,500 |
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5,439,600 |
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200,000 |
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14,505,100 |
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For cause |
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0 |
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Retirement |
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0 |
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Disability |
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1,000,000 |
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4,141,900 |
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3,975,000 |
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9,116,900 |
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James V. Iaco |
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Change-in-Control |
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2,227,500 |
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1,593,600 |
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1,903,100 |
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160,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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7,884,200 |
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Good Reason |
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1,113,750 |
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1,593,600 |
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1,903,100 |
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110,000 |
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4,720,450 |
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For cause |
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0 |
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Retirement |
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0 |
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Disability |
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292,500 |
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1,256,000 |
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1,219,600 |
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2,768,100 |
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Robert M. Edgell |
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Change-in-Control |
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2,475,000 |
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1,688,100 |
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2,020,900 |
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160,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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8,344,000 |
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Good Reason |
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1,237,500 |
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1,688,100 |
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2,020,900 |
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110,000 |
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5,056,500 |
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For cause |
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0 |
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Retirement |
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0 |
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Disability |
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325,000 |
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1,326,300 |
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1,288,600 |
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2,939,900 |
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S. Linn Williams |
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Change-in-Control |
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2,227,500 |
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1,458,300 |
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1,776,000 |
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160,000 |
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2,000,000 |
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7,621,800 |
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Good Reason |
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1,113,750 |
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1,458,300 |
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1,776,000 |
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110,000 |
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4,458,050 |
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For cause |
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0 |
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Retirement |
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0 |
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Disability |
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292,500 |
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1,120,600 |
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1,092,600 |
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2,505,700 |
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William P. von Blasingame |
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Change-in-Control |
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1,530,000 |
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640,300 |
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891,900 |
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160,000 |
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1,250,000 |
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4,472,200 |
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Good Reason |
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510,000 |
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640,300 |
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891,900 |
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55,000 |
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2,097,200 |
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For cause |
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0 |
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Retirement |
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0 |
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Disability |
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170,000 |
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399,100 |
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403,700 |
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972,800 |
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2006 Director Compensation Table
In May 2006, the Compensation Committee adopted the 2006 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan
that sets forth the annual and supplemental retainers, meeting fees and equity compensation payable
to the non-employee directors. Pursuant to the plan, our non-management directors each receive an
annual retainer of $60,000 and are paid $1,500 for each Board and committee meeting that they
attend. The following annual supplemental retainers also are paid as applicable: $20,000 for the
Audit Committee Chair; $10,000 for each of the Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committee
Chairs, and $20,000 for the lead independent director. The Company reimburses directors for their
travel and related expenses in connection with attending Board meetings and Board-related
activities, as well as for continuing education programs related to their directorships.
The following table provides 2006 compensation information for each non-management member of our
Board of Directors.
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Fees |
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Earned or |
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Stock |
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Option |
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All Other |
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Total |
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Paid in |
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Awards |
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Awards |
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Compensation |
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Compensation |
Name |
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Cash ($) |
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($)(1) |
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($)(2) |
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($) |
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($) |
Thomas W. Cason |
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114,500 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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266,920 |
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A.D. Correll |
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129,000 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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281,420 |
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Terry G. Dallas |
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88,500 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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240,920 |
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Thomas H. Johnson |
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106,000 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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258,420 |
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John T. Miller |
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93,000 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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245,420 |
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Robert C. Murray |
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94,500 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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246,920 |
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John M. Quain |
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88,500 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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240,920 |
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William L. Thacker |
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97,500 |
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50,013 |
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102,407 |
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249,920 |
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(1) |
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Each non-management director received a grant of 1,015 restricted shares or restricted
stock units (at their option) on 1/13/2006, and 1,026 restricted stock units on 5/10/2006.
The restricted shares or restricted stock units granted on 1/13/06 vest ratably over three
years. The restricted stock units granted on 5/10/2006 vest 100% on 5/10/2007, and
delivery of the shares for the restricted stock units is deferred until their directorship
terminates. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share
of Mirant Corporation common stock. The amounts in the stock award column reflect the
dollar amount recognized for fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, in accordance with SFAS
No. 123R. The fair value for each restricted stock unit granted on 1/13/2006 was $24.64,
and the fair value for each restricted stock unit granted on 5/10/2006 was $24.37. |
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Each non-management director received a grant of 5,073 stock options on 1/13/2006, and
5,129 stock options on 5/10/2006. The stock options granted on 1/13/2006 vest ratably over
three years. The stock options granted on 5/10/2006 vest 100% on 5/10/2007. The amounts
in the option awards column reflect the dollar amounts recognized under SFAS No. 123R using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of each option granted on 1/13/2006
was $10.41, and the fair value of each option granted on |
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5/10/2006 was $9.67. The assumptions made in the calculation of these amounts are included
in footnote 14 to the Companys audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2006, included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC
on March 1, 2007. Each non-management director held 10,202 options as of December 31,
2006. |
Other Information
Security Ownership of Directors, Executive Officers, and Certain Beneficial Owners
The following table shows the beneficial ownership of Mirant common stock as of March 16, 2007 for
(i) each person beneficially owning more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock;
(ii) each director of the Company; (iii) each named executive officer of the Company; and (iv) all
of our directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, each person
listed below has sole voting and dispositive (or shares such powers with his or her spouse) with
respect to the shares set forth in the following table. The business address of each director
and/or executive officer of the Company listed below is 1155 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA
30338-5416.
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Total Beneficial |
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Percentage of |
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Ownership (1) |
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Shares Owned |
Thomas W. Cason |
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8,159 |
(2) |
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* |
A. D. Correll |
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7,159 |
(3) |
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* |
Terry G. Dallas |
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8,820 |
(4) |
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* |
Robert M. Edgell |
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127,465 |
(5) |
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* |
James V. Iaco, Jr. |
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120,756 |
(6) |
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* |
Thomas H. Johnson |
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7,159 |
(7) |
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* |
John T. Miller |
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9,271 |
(8) |
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* |
Edward R. Muller |
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402,523 |
(9) |
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* |
Robert C. Murray |
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8,159 |
(10) |
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* |
John M. Quain |
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7,159 |
(11) |
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* |
William L. Thacker |
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6,820 |
(12) |
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* |
William P. von Blasingame |
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36,897 |
(13) |
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* |
S. Linn Williams |
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107,339 |
(14) |
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* |
Directors and Executive Officers
as a Group (13 people) |
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857,686 |
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* |
Paulson & Co. Inc.(15) |
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14,789,500 |
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5.78 |
% |
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* |
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Less than 1% |
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(1) |
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Beneficial ownership means the sole or shared power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a
security, or sole or shared investment power with respect to a security, or any combination
thereof. This column includes ownership interests in Mirant common shares, non-convertible
economic interests, and shares individuals have rights to acquire within 60 days (as of
3/16/2007). |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March 16,
2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(3) |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March 16,
2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(4) |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March 16,
2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(5) |
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Represents outstanding options to purchase 127,465 shares which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(6) |
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Represents outstanding options to purchase 120,756 shares which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(7) |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March 16,
2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(8) |
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Includes (i) outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date and (ii) 43 warrants to
purchase Mirant common stock, which were granted to former Mirant shareholders in connection
with Mirants emergence. |
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(9) |
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Represents outstanding options to purchase 402,523 shares, which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(10) |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March 16,
2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(11) |
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Includes outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March 16,
2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(12) |
|
Represents outstanding options to purchase 6,820 shares, which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(13) |
|
Represents outstanding options to purchase 36,897 shares which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
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(14) |
|
Represents outstanding options to purchase 107,339 shares, which were exercisable as of March
16, 2007, or which become exercisable within 60 days of such date. |
|
(15) |
|
Paulson & Co. Inc. (Paulson) is an investment advisor located at 590 Madison
Avenue, New York, New York 10022. In its role as investment advisor, Paulson possesses sole
voting and dispositive power with regard to all such securities. Paulson disclaims beneficial
ownership of such securities. This information is based on a Schedule 13/G filed with the SEC
on February 15, 2007. |
Codes of Ethics
Mirants Code of Ethics and Business Conduct provides guidance to employees in making lawful and
ethical decisions and applies to officers and employees of Mirant and its subsidiaries, and our
Board of Directors. Mirant also has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that
applies to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Chief Risk Officer,
Senior Vice President Tax and Controller. This Code of Ethics is intended to deter wrongdoing
and promote honest and ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Both the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and the Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers
are available on our website at http://www.mirant.com and are available in print to any stockholder
upon written request to our Corporate Secretary.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires Mirant directors and executive
officers to file reports with the SEC showing their holdings of and transactions in Mirant
securities. It is generally the practice of the Company to file the forms on behalf of these
directors and executive officers. All such forms were timely filed for 2006, except that a late
Form 4 showing 2,056 shares received by John T. Miller in connection with the conversion of Mirant
debt held by him at our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy was filed on May 11, 2006.
Stockholder Proposals
Stockholder proposals to be considered for inclusion in Mirants proxy materials for the 2008
Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received no later than December 7, 2007. Stockholder
proposals must be submitted in writing to our Corporate Secretary at Mirant Corporation, 1155
Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30338-5416. For stockholder proposals that are not included in
Mirants proxy materials to be presented at next years meeting, you must comply with the
requirements set forth in Article II, Section 11(A) of our Bylaws. Our Bylaws require,
among other things, that our Corporate Secretary receive the proposal no earlier than the close
of business on the 120th day, and no later than the close of business on the
90th day, prior to the first anniversary of the prior years Annual Meeting.
Accordingly, for Mirants 2008 Annual Meeting, the Corporate Secretary must receive the proposal
no earlier than February 3, 2008, and no later than March 5, 2008. The proxy solicited by the
Board of Directors for next years meeting will confer discretionary authority to vote on any
proposal that does not meet these requirements.
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EXTENT OF INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MATERIALS INCLUDED IN OR
ACCOMPANYING THIS PROXY STATEMENT
This Proxy Statement is being distributed to stockholders as part of a larger publication
containing other documents and information of interest to stockholders concerning the Annual
Meeting. The reports of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee shall not be deemed to be
filed or incorporated by reference into any filing with the SEC under or pursuant to the
Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically provided
otherwise in such filing.
This Proxy Statement is accompanied or preceded by Mirants 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The
2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which includes audited consolidated financial statements and
other information about Mirant, is not incorporated in the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be
part of the proxy soliciting material.
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PROXY
MIRANT CORPORATION
1155 PERIMETER CENTER WEST
ATLANTA, GA 30338
This proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors of the Company
The undersigned hereby appoints Edward R. Muller and James V. Iaco as proxies, each with the power
to appoint his substitute; and hereby authorizes them to represent and vote, as designated on the
reverse side, all the shares of Common Stock of Mirant Corporation held of record by the
undersigned at the close of business on March 16, 2007, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held May 8, 2007, or any adjournment thereof.
If any other business may properly come before the meeting, the proxies are authorized to vote in
their discretion, provided that they will not vote in the election of directors for any nominee(s)
for whom authority to vote has been withheld.
THIS PROXY IS CONTINUED ON THE REVERSE SIDE.
PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY PROMPTLY USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
(Continued, and to be marked, dated and signed, on the other side)
Address Change/Comments (Mark the corresponding box on the reverse side)
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This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed by the
undersigned shareholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted for all
nominees listed under Item 1 and in favor of Item 2.
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Mark Here
for
Address Change or
Comments
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Item 1.
Election of nine Directors for Term Ending in 2008
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Ratification of
Appointment of KPMG
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01 Thomas W. Cason
02 A.D. (Pete)
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03 Terry G. Dallas
04 Thomas H. Johnson
05 John T. Miller
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06 Edward R. Muller
07 Robert C. Murray
08 John M. Quain
09 William L.
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In their discretion the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come
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INSTRUCTION: To withhold authority for any individual nominee
write the number of each nominee you wish to withhold on the
line(s) below:
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AUTHORITY
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PLEASE CHECK IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
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Please sign exactly as name appears herein. When Shares are held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as 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.
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WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF INTERNET OR TELEPHONE VOTING,
BOTH ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.
Internet and telephone voting is available through 11:59 PM Eastern Time
the day prior to annual meeting day.
Your Internet or telephone vote authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner
as if you marked, signed and returned your proxy card.
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INTERNET http://www.proxyvoting.com/mir Use the internet to vote your proxy. Have your proxy card in hand
when you access the web site.
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TELEPHONE 1-866-540-5760 Use any touch-tone telephone to vote your proxy. Have your proxy
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If you vote your proxy by Internet or by telephone, you do NOT need to mail back your proxy card.
To vote by mail, mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the enclosed postage-paid
envelope.
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