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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 0-19598
infoGROUP Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5711 South 86th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68127
(Address of principal executive offices)
(402) 593-4500
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class
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Common Stock, $.0025 par value
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Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC |
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule
405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section
13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). o Yes o No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation
S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Act). Yes o No þ
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates
computed by reference to the last reported sales price of the common stock on June 30, 2008 (the
last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $134.4
million.
As of March 6, 2009 the registrant had outstanding 57,162,188 shares of Common stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment to the Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed to provide the
information required by Part III, Items 10 through 14.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Directors and Executive Officers
The names of the Companys directors, and certain information about them, are set forth below.
The directors ages are as of April 30, 2009.
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Bernard W. Reznicek (2)(4)(5) |
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Chairman of the Board |
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Bill L. Fairfield |
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Vinod Gupta |
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Elliot S. Kaplan |
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Bernard W. Reznicek has served as a director of the Company since March 2006 and has been the
Chairman of the Board since August 2008. Mr. Reznicek is currently President and Chief Executive
Officer of Premier Enterprises Inc., a consulting, investment, and real estate development company.
Mr. Reznicek was an executive with Central States Indemnity Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Company,
from January 1997 until January 2003. Mr. Reznicek served as Dean of the College of Business of
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska from July 1994 until January 1997. He served as Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Boston Edison from September 1987 to July 1994. Prior to being
recruited to lead Boston Edison, he served in various executive positions over his 30 year career
at Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). He was President and Chief Executive Officer of OPPD from
1981 1987. Mr. Reznicek currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of CSG Systems
International, Inc. and is a director of Pulte Homes, Inc. He is currently chair of the infoGROUP
Boards Compensation Committee as well as a member of the Boards Audit Committee and Special
Litigation Committee. Mr. Reznicek holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Creighton
University and an M.B.A. from the University of Nebraska.
Bill L. Fairfield was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on August 20, 2008 and
served as Chairman of the Board from July 16, 2008 to August 20, 2008. He has served as a director
of the Company since November 2005. Mr. Fairfield currently serves on the Board of Directors and is
Chairman of the Audit Committee of The Buckle, Inc., a retailer of casual apparel, footwear and
accessories for young men and women based in Kearney, Nebraska. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. Fairfield
was the Executive Vice President of Sitel Corporation, a global provider of outsourced customer
support services based in Omaha, Nebraska, and from 1991 to 2000, Mr. Fairfield was President and
Chief Executive Officer of Inacom Corp., an Omaha-based technology management services company. Mr.
Fairfield holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Bradley University and an M.B.A. from the
Harvard Graduate School of Business.
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Vinod Gupta founded the Company and served as Chairman of the Board from its incorporation in
1972 until July 2008. Mr. Gupta served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1972 until
September 1997 and from August 1998 to August 2008. Mr. Gupta holds a B.S. in Engineering from the
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, and an M.S. in Engineering and an M.B.A. from the
University of Nebraska.
Elliot S. Kaplan has served as a director of the Company since May 1988. He is a name partner
and former Chairman of the Executive Board of the law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
L.L.P. and has practiced law continuously with that firm since 1961. Mr. Kaplan is also a director
and officer of Best Buy Co., Inc. Mr. Kaplan holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a J.D.
from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Kaplan is Chair of the University of Minnesota Foundation,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Naples, and a director of the Minnesota
Historical Society.
George Krauss has served as a director of infoGROUP since 2007. Mr. Krauss has been a
consultant to The Burlington Capital Group LLC (formerly known as America First Companies, L.L.C.)
(Burlington) since 1997. From 1972 to 1997, Mr. Krauss practiced law with Kutak Rock LLP in
Omaha, Nebraska, and served as the firms managing partner from 1983 to 1993, and continued to be
Of Counsel to such firm until December 2006. Mr. Krauss has extensive experience in corporate,
mergers and acquisition and regulatory matters. In addition to his legal education, Mr. Krauss has
a Masters of Business Administration and is a registered professional Engineer. Mr. Krauss
currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of MFA Financial, Inc., which is listed on
the NYSE and as a member of the Board of Managers of Burlington, which is the general partner of
America First Tax Exempt Investors LP, which is listed on the NASDAQ.
Gary Morin joined the Board of Directors of the Company in October 2008. He served as
Executive Vice President for Lexmark International Inc. (NYSE: LXK-$4.9 billion) from 2005 to 2006
and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2000 to 2005, when he retired, and
was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1996 to 2000. Prior to Lexmark, he was
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Huffy Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. While at
Huffy, he held a number of positions including President and General Manager of the Huffy Bicycle
Co. and President and General Manager of Washington Inventory Service. Morin also served in
several financial management positions with Tambrands Inc., General Foods Corp. and The Pillsbury
Co. Morin currently serves on the board of directors of Sealy Corporation (NYSE:ZZ-$1.7 billion),
the leading bedding manufacturer in the world. He is a member of the Audit Committee. Morin is
also on the board of directors of Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS-$1.4 billion), a global leader
and most trusted name in application delivery infrastructure. He is chairman of the Audit
Committee and of the Finance Committee and is a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee.
Roger Siboni joined the Board of Directors of the Company in January 2009. He has served in
key executive leadership positions with such companies as Epiphany, Inc. (acquired by SSA Global in
2005) and KPMG Peat Marwick LLP. Mr. Siboni served as Chairman of the Board of Epiphany, Inc., a
software company that provided customer relationship management solutions, from July 2003 until
October 2005 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Epiphany, Inc. from August 1998 to
July 2003. Prior to joining Epiphany, Mr. Siboni spent more than 20 years at KPMG LLP, most
recently as its Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Siboni currently serves as a
director for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS $1.6 billion), a provider of electronic
design automation; Classmates Media Corporation Classmates.com; ($139 million), a leading online
social networking and online loyalty marketing services; and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB -
$500 million), which develops sound processing and noise reduction systems for use in professional
and consumer audio and video equipment. In addition to his director positions and non-profit work,
Mr. Siboni served as chair of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
John N. Staples, III was elected to the Board of Directors of the Company in November 2007.
He is an attorney practicing in San Francisco, California. He is a former director of Valley
National Bank, of Salinas, California, a subsidiary of Household International Inc., and of
Household Bank, FSB, also a subsidiary of Household International, Inc. John has also served on
numerous professional and charitable Boards in San Francisco and Monterey, California. He is a
graduate of Trinity College and Pepperdine University School of Law. John was a helicopter pilot in
the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam in 1970-1971. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel
in the United States Air Force Reserves.
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Thomas L. Thomas joined the infoGROUP Board of Directors in January 2009 with over 35 years
experience as a technology executive with a broad background both in domestic and international
business. Most recently he was President and COO for GXS, Inc., a leading worldwide technology
provider of business-to-business EDI and supply chain integration, synchronized and collaboration
solutions. Earlier, he was Chairman, President and CEO of HAHT Commerce, an Enterprise Software
Company, which was acquired by GXS. Thomas was previously CEO and President of Ajuba Solutions, a
provider of integration software, acquired by Interwoven. Prior to this he was Chairman, President,
CEO of Vantive Corporation, a public company and leading customer relationship management software
vendor acquired by PeopleSoft. Before joining Vantive, Mr. Thomas was SVP of E-Business and CIO at
3Com, Palm and Dell Computer; as well as VP of Information Systems at both Kraft Foods and Sara
Lee. Thomas currently serves as a director for Iteris, Inc. (ITI-AMEX) a leading provider of
outdoor machine vision systems and sensors, Interwoven, Inc. (NASDAQ:IWOV), which provides
internet/enterprise content management software solutions, FrontRange, which is the developer of IT
service management and infrastructure management solutions, help desk and CRM, and Infogain a
private company that provides top tier consulting and professional services. He also currently
serves as a trustee of Bellarmine University.
Clifton T. Weatherford joined the Board in December 2007. Mr. Weatherford retired in January
2003 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Business Objects S.A. With over 37
years in the global technology industry, Mr. Weatherford has held senior financial positions at
NETCOM On-Line Communication Services, Logitech, Texas Instruments, Schlumberger, and Tandem
Computers in the US, Europe, and Japan. He currently serves on the boards of Tesco Corporation,
Advanced Analogic Technologies, SMART Modular Technologies, Mellanox Technologies, and several
private companies. In 2003, Mr. Weatherford was instrumental in leading Peregrine Software to
emerge from Chapter 11. He has also served as a panelist for The National Association of Corporate
Directors, The National Investor Relations Institute, Pillsbury Winthrop/Ernst & Young, and the
KPMG Audit Committee Institute. In July 2007, Mr. Weatherford was named by SEC Chairman Christopher
Cox to the newly created Federal Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting (CIFiR).
The committee submitted their final report in August 2008.
Information regarding our executive officers is included in Item 1, Business of the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Director Independence and Board Committees
The Board of Directors has four standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation
Committee, a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and a Strategic Oversight Committee. The
duties of each committee are described below. The Board of Directors has determined that each
member of the Board, other than Vinod Gupta, Elliott S. Kaplan, Bill L. Fairfield, and John N.
Staples III, is independent, as defined by the rules for companies listed on the NASDAQ Global
Select Market.
The Audit Committee currently consists of Clifton T. Weatherford (Chair), Gary Morin and
Thomas L. Thomas. Among other duties, the Audit Committee selects the Companys independent
auditors, reviews and evaluates significant matters relating to the audit and internal controls of
the Company, reviews the scope and results of audits by, and the recommendations of, the Companys
independent auditors, and pre-approves all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the
auditors. Before the Companys independent accountant is engaged by the Company to render audit or
non-audit services, the engagement is approved by the Audit Committee. Each member of the Audit
Committee is independent, as independence for audit committee members is defined by the applicable
rules and regulations of the SEC and the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Audit Committee has
determined that Clifton T. Weatherford, Gary Morin and Thomas L. Thomas are audit committee
financial experts as that term is defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
The Compensation Committee currently consists of directors Bernard W. Reznicek (Chair), George
Krauss, Roger Siboni and Thomas L. Thomas. The Compensation Committee establishes the compensation
of the Companys executive officers and administering existing and future stock and option plans of
the Company, including the Companys 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The details of determining the
compensation of its executive officers are described in Item 11, Executive Compensation of this
Annual Report under the heading Compensation Discussion
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and Analysis. Each member of the Compensation Committee is independent, under the applicable rules
and regulations of the SEC and the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee currently consists of George Krauss (Chair),
Gary Morin and Clifton T. Weatherford. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee identifies
and recommends to the Board of Directors qualified director candidates; makes recommendations to
the Board of Directors regarding Board committee membership; establishes, implements, and monitors
practices and processes regarding corporate governance matters; and makes recommendations regarding
management succession planning. Each member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is
independent, under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the Nasdaq Global Select
Market.
The Strategic Oversight Committee currently consists of Roger Siboni (Chair), Bernard W.
Reznicek and John N. Staples III. The Strategic Oversight Committee was formed in January 2009 to
consider and oversee strategic planning at the Company in conjunction with management. There are
no independence requirements for the members of the Strategic Oversight Committee.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Companys officers and directors, and persons
who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Companys equity securities, to file reports of
ownership on Form 3 and changes in ownership on Form 4 or Form 5 with the SEC. Such officers,
directors and 10% stockholders are also required by SEC rules to furnish the Company with copies of
all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, or written
representations from certain reporting persons, the Company believes that, during the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2008, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers,
directors and 10% stockholders were timely complied with, except that the following reports were
filed late: four Form 3s reporting newly named Board of Directors Robin S. Chandra, George Krauss,
John N. Staples III and Clifton T. Weatherford, four Form 4s reporting restricted stock unit
grants for Bill L. Fairfield, Thomas Oberdorf, Thomas J. McCusker and Fred Vakili, two Form 5s
reporting gifting of shares of stock for Vinod Gupta and one Form 3 reporting newly named executive
officer Mark Israelsen.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors,
officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and
principal accounting officer. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posted on the Companys
website at www.infoGROUP.com under the caption Corporate Governance.
We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 10 of Form 8-K regarding an
amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by posting
such information on our website, at the address and location specified above and, to the extent
required by the listing standards of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, by filing a Current Report on
Form 8-K with the SEC, disclosing such information.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
This Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) should be read in conjunction with the
Summary Compensation Table and related discussion provided below. The term Named Executive
Officers (NEOs) refers to the executive officers listed in the Summary Compensation Table. Our
CD&A addresses the following items:
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overview of executive compensation; |
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how we determine executive compensation; |
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our philosophy regarding executive compensation; |
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objectives of executive compensation elements; |
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executive compensation decisions for fiscal year 2008; |
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Overview of Executive Compensation
The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (the Committee) is responsible for
establishing, implementing and monitoring the administration of our executive compensation programs
in accordance with the Companys compensation philosophy and strategy, and for approving executive
compensation (other than for the Chief Executive Officer, for whom the Committee makes
recommendations to the full Board). The Committee also works in conjunction with the Independent
Directors to determine equity plan awards. The Committee seeks to reward the Companys executive
officers in a fair, reasonable and competitive manner. The compensation program consists of base
salary, annual short-term incentives (both performance-based and discretionary), long-term
equity-based incentive compensation, and personal benefits.
During fiscal year 2008, the members of the Committee who determined the compensation of our
executive officers for 2008 were Bernard W. Reznicek (Chair and member for the entire year), Robin
S. Chandra (from January 25, 2008 until year end), George F. Haddix (from January 25, 2008 until
August 20, 2008), and Clifton T. Weatherford (from September 12, 2008 until year end) and Dennis
Walker (from January 1, 2008 until January 25, 2008).
How We Determine Executive Compensation
The Role of the Committee. Executive compensation is determined by the Committee, which meets
at least quarterly to consider issues relating to executive compensation. It draws on internal and
external resources to provide necessary information and recommendations, as appropriate. In 2008,
the Committee met eight times. Each year, the Committee (1) reviews its Charter to ensure that it
remains consistent with stockholder interests and good corporate governance principles and (2)
performs an evaluation of its performance. In 2008, the Committee engaged in the following
activities related to executive compensation to ensure it carried out its responsibilities as
outlined in the Charter:
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reviewed each element of compensation of the NEOs; |
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reviewed and approved corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and made a recommendation to the Board with regards to the
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considered and made recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the
adoption, amendment, administration or termination of compensation, welfare, benefit,
pension and other plans related to the compensation of current and former employees of the
Company; |
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reviewed and approved the CD&A as required by the SEC and certified the CD&A and its
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In addition, each member of the Committee is a non-employee director within the meaning of
Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), an outside
director within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, and an independent
director under the applicable rules of the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
For the benefit of our stockholders, the Compensation Committee Charter is posted on the
Companys website at www.infogroup.com under the caption Corporate Governance.
The Committee, in carrying out the responsibilities as outlined in its Charter, is wholly
responsible for determining the compensation paid to the executive officers, other than the CEO,
and recommending the compensation of the CEO to the Board. The Board determines the compensation of
the CEO. The CEO is not present during Board or Committee deliberations or voting on the
compensation of the CEO.
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The Role of Executive Officers. In January 2008, our former CEO reviewed the performance of
Mr. Mallin, Mr. Dean, Mr. Israelsen and Dr. Mahnke, the NEOs employed by the Company at that time.
Based on this review, the former CEO made compensation recommendations to the Committee, including
recommendations for base salary adjustments, actual annual incentive award recommendations, and
performance metrics for determining such awards at the end of 2008. In January 2009, Bill
Fairfield, our current CEO, made compensation recommendations for the executive officers, including
base salary adjustments, annual incentive awards to be granted for 2008 performance and metrics for
determining 2009 annual incentive awards. Although the Committee considered these recommendations,
it retained full discretion to set all compensation for the NEOs. The Committee has the discretion
to invite the CEO to be present during the Committees deliberations on the compensation of the
NEOs
The Role of the Compensation Consultant. Under the Committees Charter, the Committee has the
authority to retain consultants to aid in its duties from time to time. Pursuant to this authority,
in 2007, the Committee retained Pearl Meyer & Partners (PM&P), an outside executive compensation
consulting firm. PM&P assists the Committee with the collection and interpretation of competitive
market data and prevalence information with regard to executive compensation levels and executive
compensation plan design. PM&P is engaged by, and reports directly to, the Committee. PM&P works
with the Committee, in conjunction with management, to design the Companys compensation programs
to support our business strategy.
PM&P also participates in the executive session of Committee meetings where no members of
Company management are present.
Employment Agreements. The Committee has negotiated and approved employment agreements with
executive officers of the Company, including compensation terms commensurate with those of
similarly-situated companies. In December 2008, the Committee negotiated and approved employment
agreements with Mr. Fairfield and Mr. Oberdorf.
Compensation Benchmarking. It is crucial to our long-term performance that we are able to
attract and retain a strong leadership team. To facilitate retention of executive officers, it is
critical that we are able to offer compensation opportunities competitive with those available to
them in equivalent positions in our industry or at other publicly-traded or similarly-situated
companies. The Committee considers publicly-available information concerning executive compensation
levels paid by other companies in our industry and in relevant labor markets as one factor in
determining appropriate compensation levels.
In 2008, PM&P provided the Committee with counsel on compensation plan design and compensation
levels for the CEO and the other senior executives, including each of the NEOs. PM&P assisted the
Committee by providing market compensation data on base pay, as well as annual and long-term
incentives, as further discussed below.
Peer Group. The Company primarily competes for talent in the information collection and
distribution industry and benchmarks executive compensation levels against other publicly-traded
companies in this industry. In 2008, the Committee referred to the following peer group, developed
by PM&P, of publicly-traded companies in the information collection and distribution industry for
benchmarking executive compensation.
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Acxiom Corporation |
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Dun & Bradstreet Corporation |
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Equifax Incorporated |
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FactSet Research Systems, Inc. |
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Fair Isaac Corporation |
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Gartner Incorporated |
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Harte-Hanks Incorporated |
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Valassis Communications, Incorporated |
This peer group was developed to reflect the size and growth profile of the Company. Data is
generally size-adjusted as appropriate to account for the size of the companies in the peer group
relative to the Company.
Other Market Comparisons. PM&P also provides the Committee with competitive data from
compensation surveys conducted by other compensation consulting firms. These surveys collect
compensation information from hundreds of companies for different positions in a variety of
industries. These compensation surveys were queried to
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analyze the types and levels of compensation
paid to executive officers (with responsibilities similar to those of our executive officers) of
companies comparable in size and growth profile to the Company.
In addition, PM&P periodically provides the Committee and management with market data on a
variety of compensation-related topics.
The Committee considers the competitive data from the peer group and from the compensation
surveys but does not rely on it exclusively in making decisions with regard to executive
compensation levels. Because the Company does not rely on compensation surveys exclusively, the
specific compensation survey participants were not material to our decisions regarding executive
compensation. Finally, the Committee was not aware of any individual participant in these surveys.
Our Philosophy Regarding Executive Compensation
We believe that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to employ
talented, committed, high-performing leaders who can sustain and improve the Companys performance.
We believe that executive compensation must serve to:
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attract and retain top executives; |
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reward executives for meeting and exceeding financial and strategic business goals; |
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motivate executives to perform at their highest potential; |
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reinforce a sense of teamwork through common objectives and shared rewards for
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provide a competitive pay opportunity; and |
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The Committee does not necessarily target a specific position within the external market
(i.e., the 50th percentile) but rather evaluates total compensation within the context of a number
of factors described in greater detail below.
Objectives of Executive Compensation Elements
Each NEOs annual total compensation is composed of a mix of fixed and variable compensation
elements, consisting of:
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long-term equity incentives; and |
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We expect that this mix can and should change from time to time as our business needs and
objectives evolve, and as external business and market circumstances change. The Committee reviews
the combined value of all of the elements of compensation awarded in previous years, both targeted
and actual, when considering proposed compensation for the current year.
We believe that it is appropriate to take a holistic view of each executive officers total
compensation opportunity and review it annually on a prospective basis. The Company believes the
value of an executives performance cannot be measured solely by reference to objective performance
indicators or based on a simple formulaic approach; compensation should be awarded based on
consideration of both objective and subjective factors. Therefore, we retain discretion to adjust
different compensation elements based on particular facts and circumstances and consider other
subjective factors.
Base Salary. The objectives of the Companys base salary element are to allow the Company to
attract and retain qualified executives and to recognize and reward individual performance. The
following items are considered when determining actual base salaries and making adjustments to base
salaries:
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Annual Cash Incentive Plan. The objectives of our Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which consists
of annual performance-based cash incentives and discretionary bonuses, are to:
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reward executives for meeting financial and strategic business goals and objectives; |
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motivate executives to perform at their highest potential; |
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reinforce a sense of teamwork through common objectives and shared rewards for
performance; and |
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align the interests of executives and stockholders. |
For performance-based cash incentives, target award opportunities are established at the
beginning of each year. Actual awards of performance-based cash incentives are predicated on:
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the Companys and individuals performance against goals and objectives established at
the beginning of the year, which rewards executives for meeting financial and strategic
business goals and objectives; and |
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the Committees assessment of individual performance, which motivates executives to
perform at their highest potential. |
Each year the Committee selects performance measures and goals for the performance-based cash
incentive portion of the Annual Cash Incentive Plan. The Company believes the performance measures
and goals support stockholder value creation and align the interests of executives and
stockholders.
For business unit heads, performance goals are often based on business unit-specific
performance goals to reward executives when their business unit meets financial and strategic
business goals and objectives.
The Committee has also used discretionary bonus awards in the past. The Committee considers a
number of factors in determining who will receive a discretionary bonus award and the size of the
award. Historically, discretionary cash bonuses have been made to recognize extraordinary efforts
in the context of:
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actual performance not warranting a formulaic incentive award because of changing
business conditions; or |
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the completion of special projects (such as a business acquisition) or strategic
initiatives. |
The Committee believes it is important that it retain the authority to consider the strategic
importance of items with respect to the payment of discretionary bonuses, as these items are not
necessarily part of any business or strategic plan developed at the beginning of the year.
Long-term Equity Incentives. While the Committee focused on cash compensation for our
executive officers in recent years and through most of 2008, the Committee, in conjunction with the
disinterested Independent Directors on the board, implemented long-term equity incentives for
executives near the end of 2008. The equity-based component is intended to provide significant
incentives directly linked to the long-term performance of the Company. All equity grants are
approved by a majority vote of the disinterested Independent Directors of the Board.
Benefits and Perquisites. We offer a variety of health, welfare and qualified retirement
programs to all employees, including our NEOs. The health, welfare and retirement programs
available to our NEOs are the same as those offered to all employees. The Company believes that
offering a competitive benefits program is necessary to attract high-caliber executive talent. The
Company does not offer any supplemental benefit programs, such as a supplemental executive
retirement plan (SERP), to any NEO.
In the past, the Company also has offered certain perquisites, generally restricted to NEOs.
As described below, as a result of the Special Litigation Committees investigation, the
Independent Directors implemented a policy essentially eliminating such perquisites in October 2008. Please
see the All Other Compensation column in the Summary Compensation Table (and the related
discussion in the footnotes thereto) provided below for more detailed information on the
perquisites and personal benefits received by the NEOs during fiscal years 2006, 2007, and 2008.
The Special Litigation Committee, whose activities are described in more detail in Item 9A of
our 2007 Form 10-K/A, reviewed, among other things, certain expense reimbursements (including those
for lodging, flights, meals, private club memberships, the use of the former chief executive
officers residences, and legal fees incurred by the former chief executive officer) and certain
other corporate expenditures (including for the usage of aircraft, a yacht and automobiles,
premiums for life insurance policies, salaries of several employees and grants of stock options).
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Based on its review, the Special Litigation Committee found that various expense reimbursements and
corporate expenditures were excessive and approved a series of remedial measures relating to
perquisites and personal benefits.
These measures have been implemented by the Company and include the following, which are
designed to continue in effect at least until December 31, 2013:
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A new position of Executive Vice President for Business Conduct and General Counsel has
been created. The Executive Vice President for Business Conduct and General Counsel will,
among other things, approve certain expense reimbursement requests as determined by the
Independent Directors (as such term is defined in the Stipulation of Settlement). |
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The Independent Directors developed and approved a new delegation of authority protocol
to specify the size of transactions each officer is permitted to enter into on behalf of
the Company. Among other things, pursuant to the protocol, the following will require prior
approval by the Chairman of the Board, the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the
Executive Vice President for Business Conduct and General Counsel (and a subsequent report
to the Audit Committee): the purchase or lease of aircraft or motor vehicles (not including
conventional car rentals); mortgage or rental payments on offices, homes, apartments or any
other real property not used exclusively for business purposes; and club membership fees. |
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The Independent Directors mandated, in the delegation of authority, a business expense
policy applicable to all employees of the Company. The policy prohibits the reimbursement
of any expense that is not a legitimate business expense. The policy also provides guidance
as to determining what is and what is not a proper business expenditure. In this regard,
the policy prohibits the use of Company resources (including corporate credit cards) for
personal expenses, requires restitution of any expenditure later deemed personal, and
includes a compensation hold-back feature to ensure that restitution is made when
necessary. |
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All company reimbursements for expenses are subject to uniform, company-wide policies
and procedures. |
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As mentioned above, the delegation of authority adopted by the Independent Directors
eliminated any Company expense that conveys to any employee a significant personal benefit
unrelated to the Companys business interests. |
Copies of the policies implementing the remedial measures adopted by the Special Litigation
Committee are posted on the Companys website at www.infogroup.com under the caption Corporate
Governance.
Executive Compensation Decisions for Fiscal Year 2008
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the principal components of compensation for the
NEOs were: base salary; annual incentive plan consisting of performance-based cash incentive
awards; equity-based awards; and other personal benefits and perquisites.
Base Salary. On an annual basis (and/or at the time of promotion), the Committee reviews
individual base salaries of the NEOs. Salary increases are based on the Companys overall
performance and the executives attainment of individual objectives during the preceding year in
the context of competitive market data.
The Committee does not assign relative weights or rankings to the different factors previously
discussed to determine base salary, but instead makes a determination based upon the consideration
of all factors.
At its meeting in January 2008, the Committee determined base salary levels for Mr. Dean at
$380,000, Mr. Mallin at $660,000, Mr. Israelsen at $400,000, and Dr. Mahnke at $332,000. Effective
in September 2008, the Committee approved increases to salaries for Mr. Dean and Mr. Mallin. The
salaries at fiscal year-end December 31, 2008 for these NEOs are as follows:
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Stormy L. Dean |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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451,100 |
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300,000 |
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Edward C. Mallin |
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President, Services Group |
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804,700 |
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600,000 |
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President, SalesGenie.com |
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400,000 |
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President, Macro International |
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332,000 |
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332,000 |
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The Committee approved an employment agreement with Mr. Israelsen in connection with his
appointment as President of SalesGenie.com in January 2008, which such agreement was entered into
on February 1, 2008. That agreement provides for (1) a base salary of $400,000 per year, (2) the
opportunity for annual cash incentives based on the annual growth rate of SalesGenie.com; (3) an
additional bonus of $100,000 per quarter for the first 12 quarters of employment; (4) other
long-term incentives; and (5) a right to receive severance payments under certain conditions. In a
related agreement, Mr. Israelsen agreed to post-employment non-competition and non-solicitation
obligations.
Mr. Fairfield was appointed CEO on August 20, 2008, and the Committee deferred a decision
concerning his base salary at that time. In October 2008, the Committee recommended, and the Board
approved, a base salary of $750,000 per year for Mr. Fairfield. In December 2008, the Committee
also negotiated and approved an employment agreement incorporating the guidelines for Mr.
Fairfields compensation established by the Board in October 2008. Mr. Fairfields agreement
provides for (1) a base salary of $750,000 per year, (2) the opportunity for annual cash incentives
based upon achievement of individual and objective Company performance criteria, (3) other
long-term incentives which may be awarded from time to time, and (4) a right to receive severance
payments under certain conditions. This agreement was ratified by the Board in January 2009. As
part of the agreement, Mr. Fairfield agreed to post-employment non-competition and non-solicitation
obligations.
The Committee negotiated and approved an employment agreement with Thomas Oberdorf in
connection with his appointment as CFO on December 5, 2008, providing for (1) a base salary of
$425,000 per year, (2) a one-time sign-on bonus of $100,000, (3) the opportunity for annual cash
incentives based upon achievement of individual and objective Company performance criteria, (4)
other long-term incentives which may be awarded from time to time, (5) Company paid relocation
expenses and (6) a right to receive severance payments under certain conditions. As part of the
agreement, Mr. Oberdorf agreed to post-employment non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
Mr. Gupta, whose base salary had not yet been established for 2008 resigned as CEO on August
20, 2008. His severance arrangements are described below under the heading Other Potential
Post-Employment Payments.
Annual Cash Incentive Plan. The 2008 Annual Cash Incentive Plan was designed to motivate and
reward the NEOs for achievement of high levels of operating performance and to motivate executives
to perform at their highest potential. NEOs were eligible for performance-based cash incentives
under the plan based primarily upon achievement, both by the individual officer and the Company, of
performance goals established for the year, as well as on the Committees assessment of individual
performance.
The Committee set minimum (threshold), target and maximum levels for each performance measure.
As a general rule, we believe that performance goals should be set at levels that reflect
excellent performance, superior to the results of median-performing companies in our industry.
Achieving performance goals requires significant effort on the part of the NEOs and the Company. At
the same time, performance goals should be realistically achievable to provide the appropriate
degree of motivation. To achieve this objective, in making the annual determination of the minimum,
target and maximum performance goals, the Committee considers:
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the specific circumstances facing the Company in the current year; |
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financial objectives of our strategic plan; and |
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stockholder expectations regarding the Companys performance. |
The minimum performance goal reflects the Committees minimum level of acceptable performance.
If the Company does not achieve the minimum performance goal, performance-based cash incentive
awards will not be made. The maximum performance goal reflects a level of performance that would
significantly exceed the Committees and the Companys expectations of performance.
At the end of each fiscal year, the Committee also completes an assessment of individual
performance relative to the goals that were set at the beginning of each year. These individual
performance goals motivate and reward strong Company performance in relation to key metrics such as
EBITA earnings before interest expense, income taxes and amortization, revenue and earnings per
share. Specifically, the Committee compared the actual performance to the performance goals set at
the beginning of the year, and linearly interpolated the amount of incentive to be paid to each
individual based on actual Company performance.
For 2008, the Committee selected the following performance measures and the performance goals
required for Messrs Mallin and Dean to earn the indicated cash bonus. Each of the performance
measures was equally weighted.
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Performance Measures |
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Revenue |
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$748 million |
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$768 million |
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$788 million |
EBITA |
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$114 million |
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$118 million |
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$123 million |
EPS |
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84¢ per share |
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88¢ per share |
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94¢ per share |
Year End Bonus As % of Salary |
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50% of salary |
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75% of salary |
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100% of salary |
The Committee uses straight line interpolation in determining the year end bonus if actual
performance occurs between goals. The performance measures and targets disclosed above are done so
solely in the context of the annual cash incentive plan for 2008 and are not statements of
managements expectations or estimates of future results or other guidance. Investors are cautioned
not to apply these statements to other contexts.
The exhibit below shows the threshold, target, maximum performance-based cash incentive
opportunity for each executive.
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Incentive Opportunity as a Percentage of Salary |
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Maximum |
Stormy L. Dean |
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50% of salary |
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75% of salary |
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100% of salary |
Edward C. Mallin |
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50% of salary |
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75% of salary |
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100% of salary |
The performance levels were not met for 2008 and therefore, no performance based year end
bonuses were paid for 2008.
Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Oberdorf, and Mr. Gupta did not participate in the 2008 Annual Cash
Incentive Plan. The employment agreement with Mr. Israelsen provides that he is eligible for an
annual cash bonus equal to his base salary multiplied by a percentage that is equal to two times
the annual growth rate of SalesGenie.com. Based on this calculation, Mr. Israelsen did not receive
an annual performance based cash award for 2008. Dr. Mahnkes annual performance based cash
award is based on 10% of operating income over $13 million for the Macro International division.
Based on this calculation, Dr. Mahnke received an annual performance based cash award of $261,398
for 2008.
As previously discussed, the Committee also retains the authority to provide discretionary
cash bonuses to NEOs. During 2008 discretionary bonuses were awarded to Mr. Dean in the amount of
$50,000, and Mr. Mallin in the amount of $150,000. Mr. Mallin was awarded his discretionary bonus
for 2008 based on his leadership of the Services Group, the performance of that group during the
year despite a difficult economy, and in recognition that his total compensation was below the
average of his peer group for the year. Mr. Dean was awarded his discretionary bonus for 2008
based on his leadership during the management transition at the Company, his increased and
exceptional participation since the management changes of August 2008, and in recognition that his
total compensation was below the average of his peer group for the year.
In January 2009, the Committee selected the participants and received input from management on
the performance goals for the 2009 annual incentive program. The objective financial performance
goals for most NEOs in 2009 are based on divisional and corporate operating income. For
individuals who do not have responsibility for revenue producing areas of the Company, the
financial performance goals are based on operating income and different forms of cost containment.
All NEOs have also been provided with subjective goals related to Company and individual
performance as well.
Long-term Equity Incentives. The Company did not actively use long-term incentives through
most of 2008. After the management changes in August, the Committee reviewed its prior focus on
cash compensation, developing the view that the Company needed to add an equity-based component.
The equity-based component is intended to provide significant incentives directly linked to the
long-term performance of the Company and the performance of our stock price.
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The Committee considered the balance between short-term and long-term incentives for executive
officers. In December 2008, the Committee recommended to the Independent Directors, and the
Independent Directors approved, the grant of restricted stock units to all executive officers. The
award amounts (other than those for the CEO) were recommended by the CEO, based in part on the
income level and relative importance of the executive officer. The vesting provisions for these
restricted stock units are described within the Grants of Plan-Based Awards table.
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units Granted (#) |
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B. Fairfield |
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200,000 |
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S. Dean |
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25,000 |
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T. Oberdorf |
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117,080 |
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E. Mallin |
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100,000 |
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40,000 |
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25,000 |
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Other Personal Benefits and Perquisites. Our NEOs are entitled to participate in the same
health, welfare and retirement programs offered to all employees. These programs include
tax-qualified 401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage and wellness programs, use of our
employee assistance program, short and long-term disability, and paid time off in accordance with
company policies. For programs to which employees contribute premiums, executives are subject to
the same premium structure as other exempt employees.
In addition to the benefits programs described above, in the past we also provided our
executives with certain perquisites of a more personal nature, to the extent they serve a
legitimate business function. However, the Special Litigation Committees review, as described
above, has found that various expense reimbursements and corporate expenditures related to
perquisites were excessive. Based on the Special Litigation Committees review, the Independent
Directors eliminated material perquisites for Company executives. For information on the
perquisites and personal benefits received by the NEOs during fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008,
please see the All Other Compensation column in the Summary Compensation Table and related
discussions in the footnotes thereto provided below. Please refer to (i) Item 9A of the 2007 Form
10-K/A for more information on the Special Litigation Committees findings and (ii) the Form 8-K/A
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2008 for the final remedial
measures adopted in connection with the Stipulation of Settlement. Copies of the policies
implementing the remedial measures adopted by the Special Litigation Committee are available on our
website www.infogroup.com, under the caption entitled Corporate Governance.
Severance and Change in Control Considerations
Mr. Dean and Mr. Mallin entered into severance agreements with the Company in February 2006
that provide for certain payments upon termination of employment and/or change in control. The
Companys employment agreements with Mr. Fairfield and Mr. Oberdorf entered into in December 2008,
and Mr. Israelsen, entered into in February 2008, provide for certain payments upon termination of
their employment.
When the Company entered into these severance arrangements, it was determined that such
arrangements were appropriate based on their prevalence within the information collection and
distribution industry, as well as for public
companies in general, and the dynamic nature of mergers and acquisitions activity within the
industry. Given the nature of the responsibilities of the NEOs, we also recognize that they could
be involved in critical decisions relating to potential change in control transactions and
responsible for the successful implementation of such transactions, while being at risk of losing
their jobs if a change in control occurs. The severance arrangements are intended to provide
sufficient protection for the NEOs to permit them to consider potential transactions that are in
the best interest of our stockholders without being unduly influenced by the possible effects of
the transaction on their personal employment situation and individual compensation.
As previously reported, on August 20, 2008, the Company announced that Mr. Gupta resigned as
the CEO of the Company effective as of that date. In connection with Mr. Guptas resignation, the
Company and Mr. Gupta entered into a separation agreement and general release, dated as of August
20, 2008. The Company and Mr. Gupta amended
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the separation agreement and general release on
September 4, 2008 to clarify the terms that govern Mr. Guptas entitlement to healthcare benefits.
The severance arrangements and Mr. Guptas separation agreement and general release, along
with the severance arrangements of the other NEOs, are described in greater detail below under the
heading Other Potential Post-Employment Payments.
Tax and Accounting Considerations
The Committee considers the tax impact and accounting considerations of our compensation
programs on the Company as well as on the NEOs from a personal perspective. For example, the
Committee has considered the impact of tax provisions such as Section 162(m) of the Internal
Revenue Code in structuring our executive compensation program and, to the extent reasonably
possible, in consideration of compensation goals and objectives, the compensation paid to the NEOs
has been structured so as to qualify as performance-based and deductible for federal income tax
purposes under Section 162(m). However, in consideration of the competitive nature of the market
for executive talent, the Committee believes it is more important to deliver situation-appropriate
and competitive compensation to drive shareholder value than to use a particular compensation
practice or structure solely to ensure tax deductibility. Tax and accounting considerations are one
of the many key elements of the Committees decision-making process.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management and, based on such review and discussion,
the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis be included in this Annual Report.
Respectfully submitted by the
Compensation Committee:
Bernard W. Reznicek (Chair)
George Krauss
Roger Siboni
Thomas L. Thomas
The information contained in the Compensation Committee Report in this Form 10-K/A is not
deemed to be soliciting material or to be filed with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or
14C under the Exchange Act or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and will not be
deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into
such a filing.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth the compensation paid by the Company for fiscal year 2008, 2007
and 2006 to the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and each of the
Companys three most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers
as of December 31, 2008 and whose total compensation exceeded $100,000 for fiscal year 2008
(collectively, the Named Executive Officers or NEOs):
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Option |
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Incentive Plan |
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All Other |
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Bonus |
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Awards |
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Vinod Gupta (1) |
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2008 |
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$ |
499,039 |
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455,822 |
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10,442,616 |
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11,397,477 |
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Former Chief Executive |
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2007 |
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750,000 |
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746,738 |
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995,625 |
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818,248 |
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3,310,611 |
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Officer (Former Principal |
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2006 |
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836,539 |
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987,546 |
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646,931 |
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2,471,016 |
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Executive Officer) |
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Bill L. Fairfield (1) |
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2008 |
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253,846 |
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6,460 |
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865 |
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261,171 |
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Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Stormy L. Dean (2) |
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2008 |
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392,989 |
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50,000 |
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399 |
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40,900 |
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484,288 |
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Former Chief Financial Officer |
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2007 |
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300,000 |
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100,000 |
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|
236,100 |
|
|
|
48,250 |
|
|
|
684,350 |
|
(Former Principal Financial |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
270,769 |
|
|
|
46,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
144,000 |
|
|
|
9,600 |
|
|
|
470,369 |
|
Officer; Former
Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Thomas Oberdorf (2) |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
22,885 |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
3,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,231 |
|
|
|
130,898 |
|
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Edward C. Mallin |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
694,349 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
1,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,625 |
|
|
|
925,569 |
|
President, Services Group |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,312 |
|
|
|
472,200 |
|
|
|
102,750 |
|
|
|
1,178,262 |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
597,692 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
102,600 |
|
|
|
1,023,223 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
Mark Israelsen (3) |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
355,385 |
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
638 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,228 |
|
|
|
774,251 |
|
President, SalesGenie.com |
|
|
|
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|
Dr. Greg Mahnke |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
336,162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
261,398 |
|
|
|
64,142 |
|
|
|
662,101 |
|
President, Macro International |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(1) |
|
Effective August 20, 2008, Mr. Gupta resigned his position as the
Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Mr. Fairfield was
appointed to the position. This table reflects Mr. Guptas and Mr.
Fairfields compensation as NEOs. Mr. Guptas compensation subsequent
to August 20, 2008 as a director, and Mr. Fairfields compensation as
a director prior to August 20, 2008, are reported under Director
compensation. |
|
(2) |
|
Effective December 5, 2008, Mr. Dean resigned his position as the
Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and Mr. Oberdorf was appointed
to the position. Mr. Dean remains employed by the Company in a
different capacity. |
|
(3) |
|
Mr. Israelsen was hired on February 1, 2008. |
|
(4) |
|
The dollar amount for the base salary of each executive officer varies
slightly from that presented under the heading Compensation
Discussion and Analysis due to the timing of the Companys pay cycle. |
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(5) |
|
See Compensation Discussion and AnalysisExecutive Compensation
Decisions for Fiscal Year 2008 for a discussion of how the bonus and
incentive award amounts were determined. |
|
(6) |
|
Represents the amount recognized for financial statement reporting
purposes with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 in
accordance with SFAS 123R for awards of restricted stock units granted
under our 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended. The number of
awards granted in 2008 can be found in the table Grants of Plan-Based
Awards. |
|
(7) |
|
Represents the amount recognized for financial statement reporting
purposes with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 in
accordance with SFAS 123R for awards of stock options under our 1997
Stock Option Plan, as amended. The following table summarizes the
assumptions used in the valuation of option awards. |
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Number of |
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Shares of |
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Stock |
|
Dividend |
|
Risk-Free |
|
|
|
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|
|
|
2008 Fiscal Year |
|
2007 Fiscal Year |
|
2006 Fiscal Year |
Name |
|
Grant Date |
|
Granted |
|
Yield Rate |
|
Rate |
|
Expected Term |
|
Volatility |
|
Forfeiture Rate |
|
Compensation Cost |
|
Compensation Cost |
|
Compensation Cost |
V. Gupta
|
|
5/3/2002
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
2.87 |
% |
|
|
4.67 |
|
|
|
89.06 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,317 |
|
|
|
7/24/2003
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.87 |
|
|
|
4.67 |
|
|
|
89.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,728 |
|
|
|
270,226 |
|
|
|
3/10/2005
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
1.71 |
|
|
|
4.42 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
76.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
455,822 |
|
|
|
707,010 |
|
|
|
707,003 |
|
E. Mallin
|
|
5/3/2002
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.87 |
|
|
|
4.67 |
|
|
|
89.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
413 |
|
|
|
7/24/2003
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.87 |
|
|
|
4.67 |
|
|
|
89.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,312 |
|
|
|
22,518 |
|
|
|
|
(8) |
|
The following tables summarize the benefits included in the All Other Compensation column. |
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Mr. |
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. |
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. |
|
|
2008 |
|
Mr. Gupta(a) |
|
Fairfield |
|
Mr. Dean |
|
Oberdorf |
|
Mr. Mallin |
|
Israelsen |
|
Dr. Mahnke |
Severance(b) |
|
$ |
10,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Benefit from Company automobiles(d) |
|
|
27,150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit from Company aircraft(e) |
|
|
181,629 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit from club memberships(f) |
|
|
31,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense reimbursement(g) |
|
|
62,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personnel services(h) |
|
|
68,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home office allowance(k) |
|
|
64,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,000 |
|
401(k) and profit sharing plan
contributions(m) |
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
865 |
|
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,241 |
|
Life insurance premiums(n) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,901 |
|
Relocation expenses(o) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,231 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Housing expense(p) |
|
|
725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
725 |
|
|
|
18,228 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
10,442,616 |
|
|
$ |
865 |
|
|
$ |
40,900 |
|
|
$ |
4,231 |
|
|
$ |
79,625 |
|
|
$ |
18,228 |
|
|
$ |
64,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
Mr. Gupta(a) |
|
Mr. Dean |
|
Mr. Mallin |
Benefit from Company yacht(c) |
|
$ |
5,836 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Benefit from Company automobiles(d) |
|
|
66,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit from Company aircraft(e) |
|
|
152,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit from club memberships(f) |
|
|
63,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense reimbursement(g) |
|
|
156,682 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personnel services(h) |
|
|
124,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personal legal fees(i) |
|
|
145,910 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prize money in a Company-sponsored contest(j) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Home office allowance(k) |
|
|
96,000 |
|
|
|
24,000 |
|
|
|
96,000 |
|
Automobile allowance(l) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
401(k) and profit sharing plan contributions(m) |
|
|
6,750 |
|
|
|
6,750 |
|
|
|
6,750 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
818,248 |
|
|
$ |
48,250 |
|
|
$ |
102,750 |
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
Mr. Gupta(a) |
|
Mr. Dean |
|
Mr. Mallin |
Benefit from Company yacht(c) |
|
$ |
11,376 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Benefit from Company automobiles(d) |
|
|
81,588 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit from Company aircraft(e) |
|
|
125,708 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit from club memberships(f) |
|
|
67,551 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense reimbursement(g) |
|
|
123,512 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Personnel services(h) |
|
|
124,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home office allowance(k) |
|
|
96,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
96,000 |
|
Automobile allowance(l) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
401(k) and profit sharing plan contributions(m) |
|
|
6,600 |
|
|
|
6,600 |
|
|
|
6,600 |
|
Executive compensation consultant(q) |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
646,931 |
|
|
$ |
9,600 |
|
|
$ |
102,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
As described under Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and
Director Independence of this Form 10-K/A, the Company made payments during 2008 and
2007 to Jess Gupta, Mr. Guptas son, of approximately $24,000 and $48,000, respectively
for rent and $6,000 and $11,000, respectively for condominium association dues for
a residence owned by Jess Gupta and used on occasion by Company employees and other
persons with a business relationship with the Company. However, after these payments
are reduced by (1) amounts attributable to the use of the property for business
purposes by Company employees or other persons with a business relationship with the
Company, as calculated on a per-day basis using the rates of nearby hotels, and (2)
amounts attributable to the use of other properties owned by Mr. Gupta for business
purposes by Company employees or other persons with a business relationship with the
Company for which the Company was not charged a rental fee, as calculated on a per-day
basis using the rates of hotels in comparable locations, after which no net benefit to Mr. Gupta
remains, and therefore no amount has been included in the table above. The Companys
rental of this condominium was discontinued in August 2008. |
|
(b) |
|
Represents the amount awarded under the terms of the Stipulation of Settlement,
related to Mr. Guptas resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Company on August
20, 2008. Mr. Gupta and the Company entered into a Separation Agreement and General
Release dated August 20, 2008 (the Separation Agreement), under which Mr. Gupta
granted a full release of the Company and received the right to severance payments
totaling $10.0 million. |
|
(c) |
|
Represents the aggregate incremental cost to the Company during 2007 and 2006
of use of a Company-owned yacht by Mr. Gupta and his guests. We calculated the
incremental cost of the use of the yacht by adding the operational cost of the yacht
(including fuel, crew cost and catering), the depreciation recorded with respect to the
yacht and the interest expenses associated with the yacht, in each case pro-rated based
on the number of days spent on board. Mr. Gupta believes that the Company has listed
in this category expenses that were reasonable business expenses and that were
integrally and directly related to the performance of his executive duties and/or did
not provide any personal benefit to him. |
|
(d) |
|
Represents the aggregate incremental cost to the Company during 2008, 2007 and
2006 of use of Company-owned or leased automobiles by Mr. Gupta. We calculated the
cost of the use of the automobiles by adding the lease payments with respect to
Company-leased automobiles, the depreciation recorded with respect to Company-owned
automobiles and the insurance premiums. Mr. Gupta believes that the Company has listed
in this category expenses that were reasonable business expenses and that were
integrally and directly related to the performance of his executive duties and/or did
not provide any personal benefit to him. |
|
(e) |
|
Represents the cost to the Company of use of Company-owned fractional ownership
interests in aircraft by Mr. Gupta, and his respective guests during 2008, 2007 and
2006. With respect to flights undertaken for business purposes, no value has been
attributed to additional passengers (including friends, family members and other
guests) because the Company is billed for flights by the hour, regardless of the number
of passengers, and therefore such passengers add only de minimis cost to such flights.
Mr. Gupta believes that the Company has listed in this category expenses that were
reasonable business |
18
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|
|
|
|
expenses and that were integrally and directly related to the performance of his
executive duties and/or did not provide any personal benefit to him. |
|
(f) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during the fiscal year of usage fees,
entertainment expenses and other expenses, as well as of one half of periodic dues, in
connection with the use by Mr. Gupta, his guests, and Company employees, of golf club
and country club memberships (the remainder of the periodic dues are paid directly by
Mr. Gupta). Mr. Gupta believes that the Company has listed in this category expenses
that were reasonable business expenses and that were integrally and directly related to
the performance of his executive duties and/or did not provide any personal benefit to
him. |
|
(g) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during the fiscal year of expenses charged
by Mr. Gupta to various credit cards for expense reimbursement. The Company reviewed
credit cards statements in detail based on the information available, and classified as
perquisite entries with respect to which the Company was unable to identify adequate
support to conclude that the expenditures were integrally and directly related to the
performance of Mr. Guptas duties. Mr. Gupta believes that the Company has listed in
this category expenses that were reasonable business expenses and that were integrally
and directly related to the performance of his executive duties and/or did not provide
any personal benefit to him. |
|
(h) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during each fiscal year of salaries and
expenses related to the rendering of property management and other services to assist
Mr. Gupta. Mr. Gupta believes that the Company has listed in this category expenses
that were reasonable business expenses and that were integrally and directly related to
the performance of his executive duties and/or did not provide any personal benefit to
him. |
|
(i) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during 2007 of personal legal fees incurred
by Mr. Gupta. |
|
(j) |
|
Represents prize money paid by the Company during 2007 to Mr. Dean as the
winner of a Company-sponsored contest. |
|
(k) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during each fiscal year with respect to
Messrs. Gupta, Dean, Mallin and Dr. Mahnke of costs associated with enabling them to
perform their business responsibilities from their homes. |
|
(l) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during 2007 and 2006 of costs associated
with the use by Mr. Dean of his personal automobile. |
|
(m) |
|
Represents matching Company contributions to the Company 401(k) and profit
sharing plans. |
|
(n) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during 2008 for Dr. Mahnkes life insurance
plan. |
|
(o) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during 2008 to Mr. Oberdorf for relocation
expenses of $2,399 and related tax gross ups of $1,832 to relocate to the Companys
headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. |
|
(p) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during 2008 for housing expenses for Messrs.
Gupta, Mallin and Israelsen. |
|
(q) |
|
Represents payments by the Company during 2006 of expenses associated with
retaining an executive compensation consultant for Mr. Gupta. |
19
The following table provides information regarding each grant of a plan-based award made to a
NEO in the year ended December 31, 2008.
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Awards(2): |
|
Grant Date |
|
Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity |
|
Number of Shares |
|
Fair Value |
|
Incentive Plan Awards(1) |
|
of Stock or Units |
|
of Stock and |
Name |
Threshold($) |
Target($) |
|
Maximum($) |
|
Granted (#) |
|
Option Awards(3) |
V. Gupta |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. Fairfield |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
726,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S. Dean |
|
|
190,000 |
|
|
|
285,000 |
|
|
|
380,000 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
116,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
T. Oberdorf |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
117,080 |
|
|
|
425,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E. Mallin |
|
|
330,000 |
|
|
|
495,000 |
|
|
|
660,000 |
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
466,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
M. Israelsen (4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
186,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G. Mahnke (4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
261,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
116,500 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
With respect to Messrs. Dean and Mallin, these columns reflect
potential awards under our 2008 Plan. The components of this plan and
the non-equity incentive plans for Mr. Israelsen and Dr. Mahnke are
discussed in more detail under the heading Compensation Discussion
and AnalysisExecutive Compensation for Fiscal Year 2008. Actual
payouts for 2008, if any, are disclosed in the Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table. For 2008,
with the exception of Dr. Mahnke, the performance levels were not met
and therefore, no performance based year end bonuses were paid for
2008. The grant date for these awards was January 24, 2008 for Mr.
Dean and Mr. Mallin, February 1, 2008 for Mr. Israelsen and January
18, 2008 for Dr. Mahnke. Mr. Gupta, Mr. Fairfield, and Mr. Oberdorf
did not participate in our 2008 incentive plans. |
|
(2) |
|
Grant of Restricted Stock Units under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan discussed in
our Compensation Discussion and Analysis. The grant date for these awards was
December 18, 2008 for Mr. Fairfield and Mr. Oberdorf and December 26, 2008 for Mr.
Dean, Mr. Mallin, Mr. Israelsen and Dr. Mahnke. The restricted stock units vest
in four equal annual installments commencing December 18, 2009 for Messrs.
Fairfield and Oberdorf and December 26, 2009 for Messrs. Dean, Mallin, Israelsen
and Dr. Mahnke. If employment terminates for any reason, the remaining restricted
stock units which have not vested are forfeited, except upon the consummation of a
Corporate Transaction, as defined in the Companys Amended and Restated 2007
Omnibus Incentive Plan, the RSUs will become 100% vested if they are not assumed,
or equivalent RSUs are not substituted for the RSUs, by the Company or its
successor. |
|
(3) |
|
Amounts are computed in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. |
|
(4) |
|
Neither Mr. Israelsens or Dr. Mahnkes award had a minimum or a maximum threshold. |
20
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awrads(1) |
|
Stock Awards(2) |
|
|
Number of |
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities |
|
Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
Underlying |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
Market Value |
|
|
Unexercised |
|
Unexercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares or Units |
|
of Shares or |
|
|
Options |
|
Options |
|
Option |
|
Option |
|
of Stock that |
|
Units of Stock |
|
|
(#) |
|
(#) |
|
Exercise |
|
Expiration |
|
Have Not Vested |
|
That Have Not |
Name |
|
Exercisable |
|
Unexercisable |
|
Price ($) |
|
Date |
|
Have Not Vested (#) |
|
Vested ($) |
V. Gupta |
|
|
224,999 |
|
|
|
275,000 |
|
|
|
12.60 |
|
|
|
3/10/2015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. Fairfield |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
S. Dean |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
T. Oberdorf |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
117,080 |
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
E. Mallin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
M. Israelsen |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
189,600 |
|
G. Mahnke |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
These options were granted under the Companys 1997 Stock Option Plan,
as amended, on March 10, 2005. These options vested 30% on March 10,
2008 and 15% on March 10, 2009, and will vest 15% on March 10, 2010,
15% on March 10, 2011, 15% on March 10, 2012 and 10% on March 10,
2013. These options have a term of 10 years. |
|
(2) |
|
See footnotes 2 and 3 for the above Grants of Plan-Based Awards
table for a description of these restricted stock units for Messrs.
Fairfield, Dean, Oberdorf, Mallin, Israelsen and Dr. Mahnke. |
OTHER POTENTIAL POST-EMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS
Severance Agreements with NEOs
In February 2006, the Company entered into severance agreements with Edward C. Mallin and
Stormy L. Dean. Each of the severance agreements provides that if the executives employment is
terminated either (i) by the Company for any reason other than Cause (as defined in the severance
agreement), or (ii) by the executive for Good Reason (as defined in the severance agreement), the
Company will make payments to the executive at a rate equal to the executives Total Compensation
(as defined below) for a period from 6 months to 24 months, depending on the length of service
completed by the executive. In addition, if the executive elects to continue health and/or dental
insurance coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay the employer portion of the monthly premium
until the executive obtains substantially equivalent insurance coverage, but, in any event, for not
more than 12 months. Total Compensation means the executives base salary as in effect at the
time of termination, plus the average of the executives annual bonus amount for the three calendar
years preceding the year in which the executives employment terminates. If the Company becomes
subject to a Change in Control (as defined below) and within twelve (12) months after such Change
in Control, the executives employment is terminated either (i) by the Company for any reason other
than Cause, or (ii) by the executive for Good Reason, the Company shall pay to the executive a lump
sum based on the executives Total Compensation. The amount of the lump sum will be from one time
up to three times the executives Total Compensation, depending on the length of service completed
by the executive, together with additional payments sufficient to compensate for certain federal
excise taxes. In addition, if the executive elects to continue health and/or dental insurance
coverage under COBRA, the Company will pay the employer portion of the monthly premium until the
executive obtains substantially equivalent insurance coverage, but, in any event, for not more than
12 months. Also, all shares of capital stock, stock options, performance units, stock appreciation
rights or other derivative securities of the Company held by the executive at the time of
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termination will become fully vested and exercisable. If the executives employment terminates as a
result of the executives death or Disability (as defined in the severance agreement), the Company
shall pay the executives accrued compensation through the termination date, and a pro rata portion
of the executives target bonus for the year in which termination occurs. To receive any severance
benefits, the executive must execute a general release of all claims against the Company and must
refrain from competing with the Company and from soliciting the Companys employees for a period of
up to 12 months after the date of termination. If it is determined that any payment or distribution
will be subject to the excise tax imposed under Internal Revenue Code Section 280G, then the
executive will be entitled to receive an additional payment or gross up to ensure that severance
payments are not diminished.
For purposes of the severance agreements, a Change in Control includes (i) the consummation
of a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity or any other corporate
reorganization, if persons who were not stockholders of the Company immediately prior to such
merger, consolidation or other reorganization own immediately after such merger, consolidation or
other reorganization 50% or more of the voting power of the outstanding securities of each of (A)
the continuing or surviving entity and (B) any direct or indirect parent corporation of such
continuing or surviving entity; (ii) the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or
substantially all of the Companys assets; (iii) a change in the majority of the board of directors
without the approval of the incumbent board; (iv) any incumbent director who beneficially owns more
than twenty percent (20%) of the total voting power represented by the Companys then outstanding
voting securities involuntarily ceasing to be a director; or (v) any transaction as a result of
which any person first becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange
Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing at least 15% of the total
voting power represented by the Companys then outstanding voting securities.
In December 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Bill L. Fairfield.
Please refer to the Form 8/K filed by the Company on December 31, 2008 for a complete copy of the
employment agreement. The agreement with Mr. Fairfield provides for severance under certain
circumstances. If the executives employment is terminated either (i) by the Company without Cause
(as defined in the agreement), or (ii) by the executive for Good Reason (as defined in the
agreement), and such termination is not in anticipation of or on or after a Change of
Control (as defined in the agreement), the Company will make payments to the executive at a rate
equal to one half the Executives then Annual Salary plus one half the targeted Annual Cash
Incentive for the year of termination. If such termination is in anticipation of or on or after a
Change of Control, the Company shall pay to the executive a lump sum equal to two times Executives
then Annual Salary plus two times the targeted Annual Cash Incentive for the year of termination,
less any Change of Control incentive payment received by the executive. Regardless of
whether such termination was related to a Change of Control, the executive, his spouse and
dependent children shall be entitled to continuation of health insurance coverage under the
Companys plans at the Companys expense for one year. Also, all equity awards held by executive at
termination which vest based on time shall become vested as of termination. Finally, any
performance objectives upon which the earning of performance-based long-term incentives are
conditioned shall be earned based on earned based on actual performance at the date of termination.
If the executives employment terminates as a result of the executives death or Disability
(as defined in the severance agreement), the Company shall pay the executives accrued compensation
through the termination date, and a pro rata portion of the executives target bonus for the year
in which termination occurs. The executive (if disabled), his spouse and dependent children shall
be entitled to continuation of health insurance coverage under the Companys plans at the Companys
expense for one year. Also, all equity awards held by executive at termination which vest based on
time shall become vested as of termination. Finally, any performance objectives upon which the
earning of performance-based long-term incentives are conditioned shall be deemed to have been met
at the target level on the date of termination.
To receive any severance benefits, the executive must execute a general release of all claims
against the Company. Executive has also agreed to refrain from competing with the Company and from
soliciting the Companys employees for a period of one year after the date of termination. If it is
determined that any payment or distribution will be subject to the excise tax imposed under
Internal Revenue Code Section 280G, then the executive will be entitled to receive an additional
payment or gross up to ensure that severance payments are not diminished.
In February 2008, a subsidiary of the Company, SalesGenie.com, Inc. entered into an employment
agreement with Mark Israelsen, which provides for severance under certain circumstances. If Mr.
Israelsen is terminated
22
without cause (as defined in the agreement) or resigns for Good Reason (as defined in the
agreement), the Company shall pay him, for a period of twelve months, his then current base salary
plus a pro-rata amount equal to his annual bonus for the prior year. Such payments will cease
immediately upon the first date executive commences any other full time employment. Additionally,
upon such termination, the Company shall pay the executive any amount remaining under his agreed
upon quarterly bonus, which is payable for the first 12 quarters of employment at $100,000 per
quarter.
To receive any severance benefits, the executive must execute a general release of claims
against the Company. Executive has also agreed to refrain from competing against the Company and
soliciting the Companys customers or employees for a period of two years following termination of
employment.
In December 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Thomas Oberdorf.
Please refer to the Form 8-K/A filed by the Company on December 31, 2009 for a complete copy of the
employment agreement. The agreement with Mr. Oberdorf provides for severance under certain
circumstances. If the executives employment is terminated either (i) by the Company without Cause
(as defined in the agreement), or (ii) by the executive for Good Reason (as defined in the
agreement), and such termination is not in anticipation of, or on or after a Change of
Control (as defined in the agreement), the Company will make payments to the executive at a rate
equal to one times the Executives then Annual Salary plus one times the average of the two highest
Annual Cash Incentive payments received by the executive in the preceding three years (the total
being defined as the Base Severance Amount). If such termination is in anticipation of or on or
within 2 years after a Change of Control, the Company shall pay to the executive a lump sum equal
to the Base Severance Amount within 30 days of termination, and will also pay, one year after
termination, another lump sum equal to the Base Severance Amount less executives then total
compensation from any gainful employment. Regardless of whether such termination was related to a
Change of Control, the executive, his spouse and dependent children shall be entitled to
continuation of health insurance coverage under the Companys plans at the Companys expense for
one year. Also, all equity awards held by executive at termination which vest based on time shall
become vested as of termination. Finally, any performance objectives upon which the earning of
performance-based long-term incentives are conditioned shall be earned based on
actual performance at the date of termination.
If the executives employment terminates as a result of the executives death or Disability
(as defined in the severance agreement), the Company shall pay the executives accrued compensation
through the termination date, and a pro rata portion of the executives target bonus for the year
in which termination occurs. The executive (if disabled), his spouse and dependent children shall
be entitled to continuation of health insurance coverage under the Companys plans at the Companys
expense for one year. Also, all equity awards held by executive at termination which vest based on
time shall become vested as of termination. Finally, any performance objectives upon which the
earning of performance-based long-term incentives are conditioned shall be deemed to have been met
at the target level on the date of termination.
To receive any severance benefits, the executive must execute a general release of all claims
against the Company. Executive has also agreed to refrain from competing with the Company and from
soliciting the Companys employees for a period of one year after the date of termination. If it is
determined that any payment or distribution will be subject to the excise tax imposed under
Internal Revenue Code Section 280G, then the executive will be entitled to receive an additional
payment or gross up to ensure that severance payments are not diminished.
Following the end of 2008, the Company, in March of 2009, entered into a severance and change
in control agreement with Dr. Greg Mahnke. The agreement with Dr. Mahnke provides for severance if
he is terminated without cause within twelve months following the sale of the Companys Macro
International subsidiary to ICF International, which such sale was completed on March 31, 2009.
If, during the twelve months following the sale, either (i) the executives employment is
terminated for other than Cause (as defined in the agreement), or (ii) the executive terminates his
employment for Good Reason (as defined in the agreement), the Company will make a lump sum payment
to the executive at a rate equal to one times the Executives base annual salary plus one times the
executives targeted bonus for the year in which the Change in Control occurs.
To receive any severance benefits, the executive must execute a general release of all claims
against the Company. Executive has also agreed to refrain from soliciting the Companys customers
during the term of the agreement, and shall not solicit the Companys employees for the term of the agreement plus a
period of one year following.
23
Potential Payments under the Severance Agreements
The following tables set forth the payments Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Dean, Mr. Oberdorf, Mr. Mallin,
Mr. Israelsen and Dr. Mahnke would receive if they were terminated as of December 31, 2008.
Potential Payments to Bill L. Fairfield upon the Occurrence of Certain Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Control of |
|
Change in |
|
|
Voluntary |
|
For Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Control of |
|
|
Termination or |
|
Reason, Other |
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
without the |
|
Company with |
|
|
Termination for |
|
Than a Change |
|
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executives |
|
the Executives |
Component of Compensation |
|
Cause |
|
in Control |
|
Without Cause |
|
Disability |
|
Death |
|
Termination |
|
Termination |
Cash Severance
(base salary +
bonus) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
510,000 |
|
|
$ |
510,000 |
|
|
|
270,000 |
|
|
$ |
270,000 |
|
|
$ |
510,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,040,000 |
|
Stock Awards (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
|
|
948,000 |
|
Health Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
Life Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disability Pay |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
349,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential Payments to Stormy L. Dean upon the Occurrence of Certain Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in |
|
Change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Control of |
|
Control of |
|
|
Voluntary |
|
For Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Company |
|
|
Termination or |
|
Reason, Other |
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
without the |
|
with the |
|
|
Termination for |
|
Than a Change |
|
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executives |
|
Executives |
Component of Compensation |
|
Cause |
|
in Control |
|
Without Cause |
|
Disability |
|
Death |
|
Termination |
|
Termination |
Cash Severance
(base salary +
bonus) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
914,700 |
|
|
$ |
914,700 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,219,600 |
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
Health Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,352 |
|
|
|
6,352 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,352 |
|
Life Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disability Pay |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,636,932 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued Vacation Pay |
|
|
52,050 |
|
|
|
52,050 |
|
|
|
52,050 |
|
|
|
52,050 |
|
|
|
52,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,050 |
|
Potential Payments to Thomas Oberdorf upon the Occurrence of Certain Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in |
|
Change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Control of |
|
Control of |
|
|
Voluntary |
|
For Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Company |
|
|
Termination or |
|
Reason, Other |
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
without the |
|
with the |
|
|
Termination for |
|
Than a Change |
|
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executives |
|
Executives |
Component of Compensation |
|
Cause |
|
in Control |
|
Without Cause |
|
Disability |
|
Death |
|
Termination |
|
Termination |
Cash Severance
(base salary +
bonus) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
425,000 |
|
|
$ |
425,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
850,000 |
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
|
|
554,959 |
|
Accrued Vacation Pay |
|
|
2,452 |
|
|
|
2,452 |
|
|
|
2,452 |
|
|
|
2,452 |
|
|
|
2,452 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,452 |
|
24
Potential Payments to Edward C. Mallin upon the Occurrence of Certain Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in |
|
Change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Control of |
|
Control of |
|
|
Voluntary |
|
For Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Company |
|
|
Termination or |
|
Reason, Other |
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
without the |
|
with the |
|
|
Termination for |
|
Than a Change |
|
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executives |
|
Executives |
Component of Compensation |
|
Cause |
|
in Control |
|
Without Cause |
|
Disability |
|
Death |
|
Termination |
|
Termination |
Cash Severance
(base salary +
bonus) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,224,200 |
|
|
$ |
2,224,200 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
3,336,300 |
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
|
|
474,000 |
|
Health Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,224 |
|
|
|
5,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,224 |
|
Life Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disability Pay |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
734,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential Payments to Mark Israelsen upon the Occurrence of Certain Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in |
|
Change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Control of |
|
Control of |
|
|
Voluntary |
|
For Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Company |
|
|
Termination or |
|
Reason, Other |
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
without the |
|
with the |
|
|
Termination for |
|
Than a Change |
|
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executives |
|
Executives |
Component of Compensation |
|
Cause |
|
in Control |
|
Without Cause |
|
Disability |
|
Death |
|
Termination |
|
Termination |
Cash Severance
(base salary +
bonus) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,200,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,200,000 |
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
189,600 |
|
|
|
189,600 |
|
Health Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,948 |
|
|
|
6,948 |
|
|
|
6,948 |
|
|
|
6,948 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,948 |
|
Life Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disability Pay |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,044,164 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued Vacation Pay |
|
|
25,385 |
|
|
|
25,385 |
|
|
|
25,385 |
|
|
|
25,385 |
|
|
|
25,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,385 |
|
Potential Payments to Dr. Greg Mahnke upon the Occurrence of Certain Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in |
|
Change in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Executive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Control of |
|
Control of |
|
|
Voluntary |
|
For Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
|
Company |
|
|
Termination or |
|
Reason, Other |
|
Termination by |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
without the |
|
with the |
|
|
Termination for |
|
Than a Change |
|
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executives |
|
Executives |
Component of Compensation |
|
Cause |
|
in Control |
|
Without Cause |
|
Disability |
|
Death |
|
Termination |
|
Termination |
Cash Severance (base salary + bonus) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
304,344 |
|
|
$ |
304,344 |
|
|
|
304,333 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
593,398 |
|
Stock Awards (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
|
|
118,500 |
|
Health Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,879 |
|
|
|
10,879 |
|
|
|
10,879 |
|
|
|
10,879 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,879 |
|
Life Insurance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disability Pay |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
955,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued Vacation Pay |
|
|
46,397 |
|
|
|
46,397 |
|
|
|
46,397 |
|
|
|
46,397 |
|
|
|
46,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,397 |
|
25
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The value of the stock award payments are calculated based on the
amount awarded multiplied by the closing price of the Companys common
stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on December 31, 2008. In the
case of a change on control of the Company, upon the consummation of a
Corporate Transaction, as defined in the Companys Amended and
Restated 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the RSUs will become 100% vested
if they are not assumed, or equivalent RSUs are not substituted for
the RSUs, by the Company or its successor. |
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, non-employee directors receive
an annual cash retainer of $120,000, payable in monthly installments of $10,000 each. Mr. Gupta
and Mr. Fairfield do not receive compensation for their service on the Board of Directors during
the time period they were in the position of Chief Executive Officer for the Company.
For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, the chair of each standing
Board committee, in addition to other compensation he received for services as a director, received
an annual cash retainer of $20,000, payable in monthly installments of $1,667 each. For the
periods of time in which the Company had a non-executive Chairman, the Chairman of the Board
received an additional annual cash retainer of $50,000, payable in monthly installments of $4,167
each. From January 1, 2008 through August 19, 2008, the Lead Independent Director received, in
addition to other compensation he received for services as a director or a committee chair, an
additional annual cash retainer of $25,000, payable in monthly installments of $2,083 each.
Members of non-standing committees, including the Special Litigation Committee, each received a
cash retainer of $50,000, payable at the creation date of that committee, and an additional per
meeting fee of $4,000 if travel was required or $2,000 if travel was not required.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees |
|
|
|
|
Earned or |
|
|
|
|
Paid in Cash |
|
Total |
Name |
|
($) |
|
($) |
Bernard W. Reznicek |
|
$ |
$296,615 |
|
|
$ |
$296,615 |
|
George Krauss |
|
|
288,917 |
|
|
|
288,917 |
|
Clifton T. Weatherford |
|
|
273,776 |
|
|
|
273,776 |
|
Robin S. Chandra (1) |
|
|
256,581 |
|
|
|
256,581 |
|
Bill L. Fairfield (2) |
|
|
248,250 |
|
|
|
248,250 |
|
Elliot Kaplan |
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
John N. Staples III |
|
|
110,000 |
|
|
|
110,000 |
|
Dr. George F. Haddix (3) |
|
|
104,903 |
|
|
|
104,903 |
|
Dr. Vasant H. Raval (4) |
|
|
102,903 |
|
|
|
102,903 |
|
Vinod Gupta (5) |
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
Gary Morin (6) |
|
|
22,581 |
|
|
|
22,581 |
|
Dennis Walker (7) |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Mr. Chandra resigned from the Board of Directors effective February 6, 2009. |
|
(2) |
|
Mr. Fairfield was appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of
Gupta died December the Company effective August 20, 2008. As of that date he no longer
19, 2007. received compensation for his service on the Board of Directors. His
Mr. Staples was compensation as Chief Executive Officer is reported in the Summary
elected to the Compensation Table. Outstanding equity awards for Mr. Fairfield are
Board of Directors reported in the Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End table.
|
|
(3) |
|
Mr.
Kahn resigned from
the Board of
Directors effective
February 2, 2007. |
|
(3) |
|
Dr. Haddix resigned from the Board of Directors effective December 9, 2008.
|
|
(4) |
|
Dr. Raval resigned from the Board of Directors effective December 9, 2008. |
26
|
|
|
(5) |
|
Mr. Gupta resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective
August 20, 2008. As of that date he began receiving compensation for his
service on the Board of Directors. His compensation as Chief Executive
Officer is reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Outstanding equity
awards for Mr. Gupta are reported in the Outstanding Equity Awards at
Fiscal Year-End table. |
|
(6) |
|
Mr. Morin was appointed to the Board of Directors effective October 24, 2008. |
|
(7) |
|
Mr. Walker resigned from the Board of Directors effective January 25, 2008. |
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
Currently, the following individuals serve as members of the Compensation Committee: Bernard
W. Reznicek (Chair), George Krauss, Roger Siboni and Thomas L. Thomas. Prior members of the
Compensation Committee in 2008 included Dr. George F. Haddix, Robin S. Chandra and Dennis P.
Walker. No member of the Compensation Committee (with the exception of Mr. Fairfield who became
Chief Executive Officer of the Company in August 2008 subsequent to his resignation from the
Compensation Committee in 2007) is or ever has been an executive officer or employee of the Company
(or any of its subsidiaries), and no compensation committee interlocks existed during fiscal year
2008.
27
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
SECURITY OWNERSHIP
The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of the Companys common stock as of
April 21, 2009 (i) by each of the executive officers named in the table in Item 11 under the
heading Executive CompensationSummary Compensation Table, (ii) by each director, (iii) by all
current directors and executive officers as a group and (iv) by all persons known to the Company to
be the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Companys common stock:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Percent of |
|
|
Beneficially |
|
Outstanding |
Beneficial Owners |
|
Owned(1) |
|
of Common Stock |
Vinod Gupta
|
|
|
22,808,593 |
(2) |
|
|
39.8 |
% |
5711 South 86th Circle
Omaha, Nebraska 68127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cardinal Capital Management, LLC
|
|
|
3,080,520 |
(3) |
|
|
5.4 |
% |
One Greenwich Office Park
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bill L. Fairfield |
|
|
4,923 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Elliot S. Kaplan |
|
|
210,580 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Bernard W. Reznicek |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
John N. Staples III |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Gary Morin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Roger Siboni |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Thomas L. Thomas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Clifton T. Weatherford |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
George Krauss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Dr. Greg Mahnke |
|
|
17,365 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Edward C. Mallin |
|
|
45,896 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Stormy L. Dean |
|
|
14,238 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Thomas Oberdorf |
|
|
862 |
|
|
|
* |
|
|
Mark Israelsen |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
|
All directors, nominees and executive officers as
a group (17 persons) |
|
|
23,104,035 |
(4) |
|
|
40.3 |
% |
|
|
|
* |
|
Less than 1% |
|
(1) |
|
Includes the following shares that may be purchased within 60 days of
April 21, 2009 pursuant to the exercise of outstanding options: Mr.
Vinod Gupta, 224,999 shares. |
28
|
|
|
(2) |
|
Includes shares held by the following trusts, with respect to which
Mr. Gupta has sole voting and dispositive powers: Vinod Gupta
Revocable Trust (16,238,513 shares); Vinod Gupta 2008 Irrevocable
Annuity Trust (407,385 shares); Vinod Gupta 2008 Irrevocable Annuity
Trust II (1,000,000 shares); Vinod Gupta 2009 Irrevocable Annuity
Trust (1,500,000 shares); Vinod Gupta Charitable Remainder Trust
(107,500 shares); World Education Foundation (660,000 shares); and
irrevocable trusts for three adult children (2,555,196 shares). Also
includes 115,000 shares held by Mr. Guptas spouse, with respect to
which Vinod Gupta has shared voting and dispositive powers. Mr. Gupta
disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the Vinod Gupta
Charitable Remainder Trust, the World Education Foundation, the trusts
for his children, including the shares held by his spouse. |
|
(3) |
|
Based on information contained in a report on Form 13F that Cardinal
Capital Management, LLC filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009, which
contained information as of December 31, 2008. On March 22, 2006,
Cardinal Capital Management, LLC filed with the SEC a report on Form
13D/A to report beneficial ownership of 3,336,810 shares. |
|
(4) |
|
Includes 578 shares beneficially owned by Thomas J. McCusker. |
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth information about equity securities of the Company that are
authorized for issuance pursuant to equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of securities to be |
|
|
|
|
|
Number of securities remaining |
|
|
issued upon exercise of |
|
Weighted-average exercise |
|
available for future issuance |
|
|
outstanding options, warrants |
|
price of outstanding options, |
|
under equity compensation |
Plan Category |
|
and rights (a) |
|
warrants and rights (b) |
|
plans (c)(1) |
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders |
|
|
1,427,080 |
|
|
$ |
12.09 |
|
|
|
3,606,456 |
|
Equity compensation plans not approved
by security holders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,427,080 |
|
|
$ |
12.09 |
|
|
|
3,606,456 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Does not include securities reflected in the Number of securities to be issued upon
exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights column. |
|
|
|
Column (b) excludes 857,080 restricted stock units that are included in column (a) but do not
have an exercise price. The units vest and may be payable in common stock after expiration of
the time periods set forth in the related agreements. |
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Laurel Gupta, the spouse of Vinod Gupta, is a former employee of the Company and received
$132,494 in salary and compensation for fiscal year 2008, of which $29,999 was related to her
severance agreement. Ms. Gupta was terminated in August 2008 and entered into a severance
agreement which entitled her to receive $129,996 to be paid over one year from date of termination.
Jordan Mallin, the son of Ed Mallin, is an employee of the Company and received $122,042 in
salary and compensation for fiscal year 2008.
29
The Company has retained the law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. to provide
certain legal services. Elliot S. Kaplan, a director of the Company, is a named partner and former
Chairman of the Executive Board of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. The Company paid a total
of $205,515 to this law firm during 2008.
The Company paid $24,000 for rent, and $6,000 for association dues during 2008 for a
condominium owned by Jess Gupta, and used by the Company. Jess Gupta is the son of Vinod Gupta.
The Companys rental of this condominium was discontinued in August 2008.
The Company has adopted a written policy that the Audit Committee pre-approve all transactions
between the Company and our officers, directors, principal stockholders and their affiliates with a
value equal to or greater than $120,000. Any transactions between the Company and our officers,
directors, principal stockholders and their affiliates with a value of less than $120,000 are
reviewed by the Audit Committee but may be approved by the EVP for Business Conduct and General
Counsel (or, in appropriate circumstances, his delegee).
The required information regarding director independence is included in Item 10 Part III under
the caption Director Independence and Board Committees in this Annual Report.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Audit Fees
The following table presents the aggregate fees billed to the Company for professional
services rendered by KPMG for the audit of the Companys fiscal year 2008 and 2007 annual financial
statements and for other professional services rendered by KPMG in fiscal year 2008 and 2007.
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Audit Fees(1) |
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$ |
1,565,753 |
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$ |
3,600,330 |
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Audit-Related Fees(2) |
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338,540 |
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740,783 |
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Tax Fees(3) |
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82,115 |
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111,423 |
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All Other Fees |
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14,200 |
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Total fees |
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$ |
2,000,608 |
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$ |
4,452,536 |
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Audit Fees consist of fees for the financial statement audits, which for 2007 includes fees related to
the SLC investigation. |
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Audit-Related Fees consist of fees for statutory audits, employee benefit plan audits and due diligence. |
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Tax Fees consist of fees for state and federal income tax preparation for a Company subsidiary, tax
research and preparation of refund claims. |
The above amounts include out-of-pocket expenses incurred by KPMG. The Audit Committee
pre-approved all non-audit services described above. A copy of the Audit Committees pre-approved
policy with respect to non-audit services appears below under the heading Audit and Non-Audit
Services Pre-Approval Policy. The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of the
services described above was and is compatible with maintaining the independence of KPMG.
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AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES PRE-APPROVAL POLICY
Statement of Principles.
The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the audit and non-audit services performed by
the Companys independent auditor. As part of the pre-approval process, the Audit Committee shall
consider whether the services to be performed by the auditor are consistent with the SECs rules on
auditor independence. Unless a type of service to be provided by the independent auditor has
received pre-approval under this Policy, it will require separate pre-approval by the Audit
Committee. The pre-approval requirement does not apply to the provision of non-audit services for
which the de minimis exception described under De Minimis Exception applies.
The Audit Committee shall pre-approve, by resolution, the type and amount of audit,
audit-related, tax and all other services to be performed by the Companys independent auditor. The
term of such pre-approval is 12 months from the date of pre-approval, unless otherwise specified in
such resolutions. The Audit Committee will periodically review its pre-approval resolutions and
modify the types and amount of services as it determines in its discretion. To assist the Audit
Committee, the independent auditor will provide the Audit Committee with detailed back-up
documentation regarding the specific services to be pre-approved.
Delegation.
The Audit Committee hereby delegates to the Chairman of the Audit Committee the authority to
approve the engagement of the independent auditor to provide non-audit services as permitted by the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the extent that such non-audit services are not pre-approved as
described herein and if such engagement is less than $25,000. The Chairman shall report, for
informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next
scheduled meeting.
Audit Services.
The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees will be subject to the specific
pre-approval of the Audit Committee. Audit services include the annual financial statement audit
(including required quarterly reviews), subsidiary audits and other procedures required to be
performed by the independent auditor to be able to form an opinion on the Companys consolidated
financial statements. These other procedures include information systems and procedural reviews and
testing performed in order to understand and place reliance on the systems of internal control, and
consultations relating to the audit or quarterly review. Audit services also include the
attestation engagement for the independent auditors report on managements report on internal
controls for financial reporting. The Audit Committee will monitor the audit services engagement as
necessary, but no less than on a quarterly basis, and will also approve, if necessary, any changes
in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope, Company structure or other
items.
In addition to the annual audit services engagement approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit
Committee may pre-approve other audit services, which are those services that only the independent
auditor reasonably can provide. Other audit services may include statutory audits or financial
audits for subsidiaries or affiliates of the Company and services associated with SEC registration
statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or other documents issued in
connection with securities offerings.
Audit-related Services.
Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the
performance of the audit or review of the Companys financial statements or that are traditionally
performed by the independent auditor. The Audit Committee may pre-approve audit-related services,
including, among others, due diligence services pertaining to potential business
acquisitions/dispositions; accounting consultations and audits in connection with acquisitions and
dispositions; accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure
matters not classified as Audit services; assistance with understanding and implementing new
accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; financial audits of
employee benefit plans; agreed-upon or expanded audit procedures related to accounting and/or
billing records required to respond to or comply with financial, accounting or regulatory reporting
matters; and assistance with internal control reporting requirements.
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Tax Services.
The Audit Committee may pre-approve those tax services that have historically been provided by
the auditor, that the Audit Committee has reviewed and believes would not impair the independence
of the auditor, and that are consistent with the SECs rules on auditor independence. The Audit
Committee may consult with management or its independent advisors, including counsel, to determine
that the tax planning and reporting positions are consistent with this Policy.
All Other Services.
The Audit Committee may pre-approve those non-audit services classified as all other
services that it believes are routine and recurring services and would not impair the independence
of the auditor.
De Minimis Exception.
The pre-approval requirements for non-audit services is waived provided that all such
services: (1) do not aggregate to more than five percent (5%) of the total revenues paid by the
Company to its independent auditor in the fiscal year in which such services are provided; (2) were
not recognized as non-audit services by the Company at the time of the engagement; and (3) are
promptly reported to the Audit Committee and approved prior to completion of the audit.
Prohibited Non-Audit Services.
The Company may not retain its independent auditor to provide any of the prohibited non-audit
services listed under the heading Prohibited Non-Audit Services. The SECs rules and relevant
guidance should be consulted to determine the precise definitions of these services and the
applicability of exceptions to certain of the prohibitions. The Audit Committee will review the
list of prohibited non-audit services at least annually to determine whether any additions or
deletions should be made.
Pre-Approval Fee Levels or Budgeted Amounts.
Pre-approval fee levels or budgeted amounts for all services to be provided by the independent
auditor will be established annually by the Audit Committee and reviewed as the Audit Committee
deems appropriate. Any proposed services exceeding these levels or amounts will require specific
pre-approval by the Audit Committee, or its designee as described under Delegation. The Audit
Committee is mindful of the overall relationship of fees for audit and non-audit services in
determining whether to pre-approve any such services. For each fiscal year, the Audit Committee
shall consider the appropriate ratio between the total amount of fees for audit, audit-related and
tax services, and the total amount of fees for services classified as all other services.
Procedures.
All requests or applications for services to be provided by the independent auditor will be
submitted to the Chief Financial Officer and shall include a description of the services to be
rendered. The Chief Financial Officer will determine whether such services are included within the
list of services that have been pre-approved by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will be
informed on a periodic basis of the services rendered by the independent auditor. The Chief
Financial Officer shall consult as necessary with the Chairman of the Audit Committee in
determining whether any particular service has been pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee has designated the Chief Financial Officer to monitor the performance of
all services provided by the independent auditor and to determine whether such services are in
compliance with the pre-approval policy. The Chief Financial Officer will report to the Audit
Committee on a periodic basis on the results of such monitoring. The Chief Financial Officer will
immediately report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee any breach of the pre-approval policy
that comes to the attention of the Chief Financial Officer.
Prohibited Non-Audit Services.
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Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client |
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Financial information systems design and implementation |
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Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports |
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Actuarial services |
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Internal audit outsourcing services |
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Management functions |
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Human resources |
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Expert services unrelated to the audit |
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
3. Exhibits. The following Exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this
report:
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Exhibit |
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Description |
*10.1
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Greg Mahnke Compensation Plan Letter dated January 18, 2007 |
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*10.2
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Mark Israelsen Employment Agreement dated February 1, 2008 |
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*31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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*31.2
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Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
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infoGROUP Inc. |
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By:
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/s/ THOMAS OBERDORF |
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Thomas Oberdorf |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: April 30, 2009
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on
Form 10-K/A has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature |
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Title |
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/s/ BERNARD W. REZNICEK
Bernard W. Reznicek
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Chairman of the Board
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ BILL L. FAIRFIELD
Bill L. Fairfield
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Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
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April 30, 2009 |
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Executive Vice President and
Chief
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April 30, 2009 |
Thomas Oberdorf
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Financial Officer |
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(principal financial and accounting |
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officer) |
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ ELLIOT S. KAPLAN
Elliot S. Kaplan
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ GEORGE KRAUSS
George Krauss
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ GARY MORIN
Gary Morin
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ ROGER SIBONI
Roger Siboni
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ JOHN N. STAPLES III
John N. Staples III
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ THOMAS L. THOMAS
Thomas L. Thomas
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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/s/ CLIFTON T. WEATHERFORD
Clifton T. Weatherford
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Director
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April 30, 2009 |
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