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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Date: December 11, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM, Eastern Time
Location:
Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Meeting Room 309
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
To Mace Security International, Inc. Stockholders:
We invite you to attend our 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At this meeting, you and the
other stockholders will be able to vote on the following proposals, together with any other
business that may properly come before the meeting.
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Election of five directors to the Board of Directors for one-year terms. The Board has
nominated for election Mark S. Alsentzer, Gerald T. LaFlamme, John C. Mallon, Constantine N.
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Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Maces registered public
accounting firm for fiscal year 2008. |
You may vote on these proposals in person by attending the Annual Meeting or by proxy. The
attached proxy statement provides details on voting by proxy. If you cannot attend the Annual
Meeting, we urge you to complete and return promptly the enclosed proxy in the enclosed
self-addressed stamped envelope so that your shares will be represented and voted at the Annual
Meeting in accordance with your instructions. Of course, if you attend the Annual Meeting, you may
withdraw your proxy and vote your shares at the Annual Meeting.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on October 20, 2008 can vote at the Annual
Meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the Annual Meeting.
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Horsham,
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240 Gibraltar Road, Suite 220 |
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PROXY STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Board of Directors is soliciting proxies to be used at the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
of Mace Security International, Inc. (Mace or the Company) to be held on Thursday, December 11,
2008 at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, at the Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Meeting Room 309,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. Mace will begin mailing this proxy statement and the enclosed
proxy card on or about October 27, 2008 to its stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors is soliciting your proxy to encourage you to vote on the proposals at the
Annual Meeting and to obtain your support for the proposals. You are invited to attend the Annual
Meeting and vote your shares directly. If you do not attend, you may vote by proxy, which allows
you to direct another person to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting on your behalf, using the
accompanying proxy card. Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, it is a good idea to
complete, sign and return the proxy card in case your plans change. You can always vote in person
at the Annual Meeting, even if you have already returned the proxy card, by revoking your original
proxy card.
About these Proxy Materials
The Proxy Card The proxy card permits you to vote by proxy, whether or not you attend the
Annual Meeting. When you sign the proxy card, you appoint certain individuals as your
representatives at the Annual Meeting. They will vote your shares of Mace common stock at the
Annual Meeting as you have instructed on the proxy card. If a proposal comes up for a vote that is
not on the proxy card, and for which the Company did not receive notice of at least 45 days before
this proxy solicitation, they will vote your shares as they deem appropriate.
This Proxy Statement This proxy statement contains important information for you to
consider when deciding how to vote on the proposals. Please read it carefully. It is divided into
six sections following this Introduction:
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Mace will bear the cost of soliciting proxies for an affirmative vote on the proposals. Mace will
not reimburse any other person or entity for the cost of preparing its own proxy materials or
soliciting proxies for any matter. Maces directors, officers and employees may solicit proxies,
but will receive no special compensation for any solicitation activities. Proxies may be solicited
by mail, in person, by telephone, facsimile or by other means. Mace will reimburse brokers,
nominees, custodians and fiduciaries for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in forwarding
proxy materials to the beneficial owners of Mace common stock.
About the Annual Meeting
When And Where Mace will hold the Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 10:00
AM, Eastern time, at the Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Meeting Room 309, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 19107.
Record Date The Board has fixed the close of business on October 20, 2008 as the record
date for the Annual Meeting. All stockholders of record at that time are entitled to notice of and
are entitled to vote in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting.
Quorum Requirement Maces bylaws require that a majority of outstanding shares of Mace
common stock must be represented at the Annual Meeting, whether in person or by proxy, constituting
a quorum, in order to transact business. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted in
determining whether there is a quorum at the Annual Meeting.
The Proposals Stockholders will vote on the following proposals at the Annual Meeting:
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ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Maces independent
registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008. |
Other Matters There were no stockholder proposals submitted for the Annual Meeting for
inclusion in this proxy statement. Neither Mace nor its Board intends to bring any other matter
before the Annual Meeting. If other matters requiring the vote of the stockholders properly come
before the Annual Meeting, which were omitted from this proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 or
14a-9 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or which the Board did not
know would be presented at least 45 days before this solicitation, the persons named in the
enclosed proxy card will have discretionary authority to vote the proxies held by them with respect
to such matters in accordance with their best judgment on such matters.
Presence of Independent Registered Public Accountants Representatives of Grant Thornton
LLP, Maces independent registered public accounting firm, will be present at the Annual Meeting.
They will have the opportunity to make a statement at the Annual Meeting, if they choose, and they
are expected to be available to respond to stockholder questions.
The Stockholders As of the record date of October 20, 2008, there were 16,465,253 shares
of Mace common stock issued and outstanding. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at
the Annual Meeting will be available for inspection by any stockholder for any purpose relating to
the Annual Meeting for ten days prior to the meeting during ordinary business hours at Maces
headquarters located at 240 Gibraltar Road, Suite 220, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044.
Voting at the Annual Meeting
You are entitled to one vote for each share of Mace common stock that you owned of record at the
close of business on October 20, 2008. The presence, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a
majority of shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual
Meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum. Abstentions are counted as shares present at the
meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists. Abstentions have the effect of a vote
against any matter to which they are specified. Proxies submitted by brokers that do not
indicate a vote for some or all of the proposals because they do not have discretionary voting
authority and have not received instructions as to how to vote on those proposals (so-called
broker non-votes) are considered shares present at the meeting for purposes of determining
whether a quorum exists. Broker non-votes will not affect the outcome of the vote on any matter
unless the matter requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares and in such
case will have the effect of a vote against that matter.
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The five nominees for director receiving the highest number of affirmative votes shall be elected
as directors. Stockholders do not have the right to cumulate their votes in the election of
directors. The other proposal requires the approval of a majority of all shares of Mace common
stock entitled to vote for such proposal that are represented at the Annual Meeting in person or by
proxy.
How To Vote Your Shares
You may vote in one of two ways:
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cast a written ballot in person at the Annual Meeting (you will need a legal
proxy from your stockbroker if you hold your shares in street name). |
Voting By Proxy The proxy card has simple instructions. By returning a completed proxy
card before the Annual Meeting, you will direct the appointed persons (known as proxies) to vote
your shares at the Annual Meeting in accordance with your instructions. Gregory M. Krzemien and
Robert M. Kramer will serve as your proxies for the Annual Meeting. If you complete the entire
proxy card except for the voting instructions, the proxies will vote your shares for the election
of the nominated directors and for the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as
Maces independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008. If any nominee for
election to the Board is unable to serve, which is not anticipated, then the designated proxies
will vote your shares for any substitute nominee chosen by the Board. If any other matters
properly come before the Annual Meeting, then the designated proxies will vote your shares in their
discretion on such matters.
How To Revoke Your Proxy You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised at
the Annual Meeting by any of the following means:
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notifying Maces Secretary in writing (notice to be sent to Maces executive
offices, the address for which is located on the first page of this proxy
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attending the Annual Meeting and voting by written ballot (mere attendance at the
Annual Meeting will not by itself revoke your proxy). |
Only the record owner of your shares can vote your shares or revoke a proxy the record owner has
given. If your shares are in street name, you will not be able to revoke the proxy given by the
street name holder.
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THE PROPOSALS
Proposal 1. Election of Directors
Election of five directors to the Board of Directors for a one-year term and until their respective successor is duly
elected and qualified.
Nominees
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John C. Mallon
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Dennis R. Raefield
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Mark S. Alsentzer, Gerald T. LaFlamme, John C. Mallon, Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D, and Dennis
R. Raefield, currently serve on the Board of Directors.
All five of the director nominees were nominated by the Companys Nominating Committee and approved
by the Board of Directors. All nominees have agreed to be nominated to stand for election at the
2008 Annual Meeting.
Biographical information for each nominee appears below.
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President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Plastic Lumber Corporation (a plastic lumber and
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On July 23, 2004, U.S. Plastic Lumber
Corporation filed a voluntary petition under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. At the time of the Chapter 11 filing,
Mark S. Alsentzer, a director of Mace, was
Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of U.S. Plastic Lumber Corporation.
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Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company. |
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Area Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, LLP, and a predecessor accounting firm in San
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Arlington Hospitality Inc. (Chairman of Audit Committee) |
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Managing Director of Mallon Associates (an investment bank and business broker
specializing in the security industry) |
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Editor and Publisher of Mallons Security Investing and Mallons Security Report
(financial newsletters tracking more than 250 public security companies); and attorney
licensed to practice in the states of New York, and Connecticut and the Federal District
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Good Harbor Partners Acquisition
Corporation (a public special purpose
acquisition corporation focusing on
acquisitions in the global security
market) and IBI Armored Services, Inc. (a
privately held national armored trucking,
and money processing company), Mr. Mallon
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Armored Services, Inc., and is a Director
and Chairman of the Audit Committee of
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Met-Pro Corporation, The Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Amkor Technology, Inc.,
Aqua America, Inc., CDI, Inc., The Executive Committee of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of
Commerce, the Opera Company of
Philadelphia, the National Commission for
Cooperative Education, and the World Trade Center
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President and Chief Executive Officer of Mace |
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President of Reach Systems, Inc (formerly, Edge Integration Systems, Inc. (a manufacturer of
security access control systems) |
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President of Rosslare Security Products, Inc. (a manufacturer of diverse security products) |
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February 2004-February 2005
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President of NexVision Consulting (security business consultant) |
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President of Ortega InfoSystems (a software developer) |
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President of Ademco and Honeywell Access Systems, (a division of
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Mr. Raefield is a director of Reach Systems, Inc., a privately owned
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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the election of Mark S. Alsentzer, Gerald T.
LaFlamme, John C. Mallon, Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., and Dennis R. Raefield to Maces Board.
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Proposal 2. Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as
Maces independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors selects the independent registered public accounting
firm to audit Maces books of account and other corporate records. The Audit Committees selection
of Grant Thornton LLP to audit Maces books of account and other corporate records for 2008, which
has been approved by the Board of Directors, is being submitted to you for ratification.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of Grant
Thornton LLP as Maces independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008.
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
About Prior Audits
The reports of Grant Thornton LLP on Maces consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003, did not contain any adverse opinion or
disclaimer of opinion, or modification or qualification as to uncertainty, audit scope or
accounting principles. In connection with its audits for each of the last three fiscal years,
there have been no disagreements between Mace and Grant Thornton LLP on any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which
disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Grant Thornton LLP, would have caused them to
refer to any such disagreements in their report on Maces consolidated financial statements for
such years.
Audit Fees and Related Matters
Audit Fees. The Company was billed $331,648 by Grant Thornton LLP for the audit of Maces annual
financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, and for the review of the
financial statements included in Maces Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q filed for the calendar
quarters of 2007. The Company was billed $456,314, by Grant Thornton LLP for the audit of Maces
annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, and for the review of the
financial statements included in Maces Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q for the calendar quarters
of 2006.
Tax Fees. The
Company was billed $78,663 and $55,362 for tax compliance services rendered by Grant
Thornton LLP during 2007 and 2006, respectively. The services provided aided the Company in the
preparation of federal, state and local tax returns.
All Other Fees. The Company did not incur any other fees from Grant Thornton LLP during 2007 or
2006.
Other Matters. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision
of financial information systems design and implementation services and other non-audit services is
compatible with maintaining the independence of Maces registered public accountants, Grant
Thornton LLP. The Audit Committee pre-approves all auditing services and permitted non-audit
services (including the fees and terms thereof) to be performed for the Company by its independent
auditors. All auditing services and permitted non-audit services in 2006 and 2007 were
pre-approved. The Audit Committee may delegate authority to the chairman, or in his or her absence,
a member designated by the chairman to grant pre-approvals of audit and permitted non-audit
services, provided that decisions of such person or subcommittee to grant pre-approvals shall be
presented to the full Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.
Presence of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Representatives of Grant Thornton LLP will be at the Annual Meeting and will have the opportunity
to make a statement at the Annual Meeting, if they desire. Representatives of Grant Thornton LLP
will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
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ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
About the Board and its Committees
Maces Board is currently comprised of five directors: Mark S. Alsentzer, Gerald T. LaFlamme, John
C. Mallon, Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., and Dennis R. Raefield. Each director position is
elected annually for a one-year term.
Mace has Corporate Governance Guidelines which provide that two-thirds of the Companys directors
should be independent. The independence of a director is currently determined by the Board of
Directors applying the criteria established by the rules of the NASDAQ Global Market and the
criteria set forth in Section 3.14 of the Companys Bylaws. Section 3.14 of the Companys Bylaws
sets forth certain familial relationships and relationships with the Company that prevent a
director from being considered as independent. The criteria set forth in Section 3.14 of the
Companys Bylaws may be examined by stockholders on the Companys web site at www.mace.com
under the heading of Investor Relations. The Board has determined that Messrs. Alsentzer,
LaFlamme, Mallon and Dr. Papadakis are independent under the rules of the NASDAQ Global Market and
under the criteria of Section 3.14 of the Companys Bylaws.
The Board has a Nominating Committee, an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and an Ethics
and Corporate Governance Committee. All of the committees of the Board are governed by a charter
and such charters, along with the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and Bylaws are posted
on the Companys website at www.mace.com. All members of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, Nominating Committee, and the Ethics and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board are
independent directors within the meaning of the rules of the NASDAQ Global Market.
Meetings of Board and its Committees During 2007
Maces Board of Directors held 32 formal meetings during 2007. Committees of the Board of
Directors held 22 formal meeting during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. All directors
attended more than 75% of the aggregate of Maces Board meetings and the meetings of the committees
of the Board on which they served. In addition to meeting as members of committees, the
independent directors held informal meetings in 2007 as independent directors, without minutes
being taken.
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The following chart describes the calendar year 2007 composition and the functions of the standing
committees of the Board of Directors.
BOARD COMMITTEES
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Audit
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January 1, 2007 to December 14, 2007
Burton Segal*
Mark S. Alsentzer
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
December 14, 2007 to December 31, 2007
Gerald T. LaFlamme*
Mark Alsentzer
Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D
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Selects independent registered public accounting firm.
Confers with independent registered public
accounting firm and internal personnel on the scope
of registered public accounting firms
examinations.
Reviews internal controls and procedures.
Reviews related party transactions. |
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Compensation
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January 1, 2007 to December 14, 2007
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.*
Burton Segal
Mark S. Alsentzer
December 14, 2007 to December 31, 2007
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.*
Dennis R. Raefield
John C. Mallon
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Annually reviews CEO compensation and performance.
Annually establishes goals for CEO.
Annually reviews COO and CFO compensation.
Annually approves compensation for CEO, COO and CFO.
Reviews and determines Director compensation.
Hires compensation consultants.
Recommends executive compensation to the
Board.
Administers Maces Non-Qualified Stock
Option Plan.
Administers Maces 1999 Stock Option Plan.
Administers director compensation. |
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Nominating
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January 1, 2007 to December 14, 2007
Mark S. Alsentzer*
Burton Segal
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
December 14, 2007 to December 31, 2007
Mark S. Alsentzer*
Gerald T. LaFlamme
Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D.
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Develops and recommends to the Board
criteria for the selection of new directors to the
Board.
Seeks candidates to fill vacancies in the
Board.
Retains and terminates search firms to be
used to identify director candidates.
Recommends to the Board processes for
evaluating the performance of the Board.
Recommends to the Board nominees for
election as directors at the annual meeting of
stockholders. |
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Ethics
and Corporate
Governance
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January 1, 2007 to December 14, 2007
Burton Segal*
Mark S. Alsentzer
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
December 14, 2007 to December 31, 2007
John C. Mallon*
Dennis R. Raefield
Gerald T. LaFlamme
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Recommends to the Board changes to the
Companys Code of Ethics and Business Conduct,
Insider Trading Policy and Corporate Disclosure
Policy.
Monitors employee compliance with the Code
of Ethics and Business Conduct Policy, Insider
Trading Policy and Corporate Disclosure Policy.
Reviews, along with the Audit Committee,
allegations of wrongdoing concerning directors and
the Chief Executive Officer.
Makes recommendations to the Board
regarding responses to inquiries by regulatory
authorities relating to the Companys Code of
Ethics and Business Conduct, Insider Trading Policy
and Corporate Disclosure Policy. |
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Designates Chairman of Committee |
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Director Compensation
The following table provides summary information concerning cash and certain other compensation
paid or accrued by Mace to or on behalf of Maces Directors for the year ended December 31, 2007,
other than Louis D. Paolino, Jr. whose compensation is described on page 24 of this Proxy. During
2007, Louis D. Paolino, Jr. did not receive compensation for serving as a director.
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Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D |
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$ |
34,500 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
34,500 |
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Mark S. Alsentzer |
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$ |
32,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
32,000 |
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Burton Segal |
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$ |
32,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
32,000 |
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Matthew Paolino (2) |
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25,500 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
25,500 |
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Dennis R. Raefield |
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$ |
2,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
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2,000 |
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Gerald T. LaFlamme |
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1,500 |
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$ |
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$ |
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1,500 |
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John C. Mallon |
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1,500 |
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$ |
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1,500 |
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The aggregate options outstanding at December 31, 2007 were as follows: Mark
Alsentzer-107,500 options; Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D. 102,500 options; Burton Segal
55,000 options; and Matthew Paolino 111,500 options. Assumptions used in the calculation of
these amounts are included in Note 2 to the Companys Audited Financial Statements for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. The amounts in this column reflect the dollar amount
recognized, in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123
(revised 2004) Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)), for financial reporting purposes for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. There were no options granted to non-employee
directors in 2007. In 2006, each non-employee Director and Mathew Paolino received a grant
of 15,000 options which grants vested immediately and had a grant date fair market value of
$25,643. The 2006 grant was made as part payment for serving on the Board during 2007. |
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For the year ended December 31, 2007, Matthew Paolino received $4,327 in salary as a
Vice President of the Company and did not receive any director fees. Matthew Paolinos
position as a Vice President was terminated on January 26, 2007. |
For the year 2007, the Board of Directors, approved of the following fees to be paid to Directors
who are not employees of the Company with respect to their calendar year 2007 service: a $15,000
annual cash retainer fee to be paid in a lump sum; a $1,000 fee to each non-employee director for
each Board or Committee meeting attended in person; and a $500 fee to each non-employee director
for each Board or Committee meeting exceeding thirty minutes in length attended by telephone; and a
grant of 15,000 options at the close of market on December 12, 2006 to each non-employee director
and Matthew Paolino. The grants vested immediately and had a grant date fair market value of
$25,643.
For the year 2008, the Board of Directors, approved of the following fees to be paid to directors
who are not employees of the Company with respect to their calendar year 2008 service: a $15,000
annual cash retainer fee to be paid in a lump sum; a $1,000 fee to each non-employee director for
each Board or Committee meeting attended in person; a $500 fee to each non-employee director for
each Board or Committee meeting exceeding thirty minutes in length attended by telephone; and a
grant of 15,000 options at the close of market on January 8, 2008 to each non-employee director.
The grants vested immediately.
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Director Attendance at Annual Meetings
The Company encourages all of its directors to attend the Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Last year, all current directors attended the Companys 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is composed of all independent directors. The Nominating Committee is
currently composed of Mark S. Alsentzer, Chairman, Gerald T. LaFlamme and Constantine Papadakis,
Ph.D. The Nominating Committee has a charter that is available for inspection on the Companys web
site, www.mace.com under the heading of Investors Relations. The Nominating Committee
considers candidates for Board membership suggested by its members, other Board members and
management. The Nominating Committee has authority to retain a search firm to assist in the
identification of director candidates. In selecting nominees for director, the Nominating Committee
considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to:
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whether a candidate has demonstrated business and industry experience that is relevant
to the Company, including recent experience at the senior management level (preferably as
chief executive officer or in a similar position) of a company as large or larger than the
Company; |
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the candidates ability to meet the suitability requirements of all relevant regulatory
agencies; |
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the candidates ability to represent interests of the stockholders; |
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the candidates independence from management and freedom from potential conflicts of
interest with the Company; |
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the candidates financial literacy, including whether the candidate will meet the audit
committee membership standards set forth in the rules of the NASDAQ Global Market; |
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whether a candidate is widely recognized for his or her reputation, integrity, judgment,
skill, leadership ability, honesty and moral values; |
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the candidates ability to work constructively with the Companys management and other
directors; and |
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the candidates availability, including the number of other boards on which the
candidate serves, and his or her ability to dedicate sufficient time and energy to his or
her board duties. |
During the process of considering a potential nominee, the Committee may request additional
information concerning, or an interview with, the potential nominee.
The Nominating Committee will also consider recommendations by stockholders of nominees for
directors to be elected at the Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders, if they are received on or
before September 1 of the year of the meeting. In evaluating nominations received from
stockholders, the Committee will apply the same criteria and follow the same process used to
evaluate candidates recommended by members of the Nominating Committee. Stockholders wishing to
recommend a nominee for director are to submit such nomination in writing, along with any other
supporting materials the stockholder deems appropriate, to the Secretary of the Company at the
Companys offices at 240 Gibraltar Road, Suite 220, Pennsylvania Business Campus, Horsham,
Pennsylvania 19044.
Audit Committee
The Board has an Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is currently composed of Gerald T. LaFlamme,
Chairman, Mark S. Alsentzer, and Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D. The charter of the Audit Committee
is posted on the Companys website at www.mace.com. All of the Audit Committee members
are independent under the Audit Committee independence standards established by the NASDAQ Global
Market, and the rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Section 3.14 of the
Companys Bylaws. The Board has also determined that Gerald T. LaFlamme, who serves as Chairman of
the Audit Committee, is an Audit Committee financial expert as defined in the rules and regulations
of the SEC and is financially sophisticated for the purposes of the rules of the NASDAQ Global
Market.
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Audit Committee Report
Maces management is responsible for the Companys internal controls and the financial reporting
process. Grant Thornton LLP, Maces independent registered public accounting firm, is
responsible for performing an independent audit of Maces consolidated financial statements in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and to issue a
report thereon. The Audit Committees responsibility is to monitor and oversee these
processes and review all related party transactions. In this context, the Audit Committee has
met and held discussions with management and Grant Thornton LLP. Management has represented
to the Audit Committee that Maces consolidated financial statements were prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and the Audit
Committee has reviewed and discussed the consolidated financial statements with management and
Grant Thornton LLP. The Audit Committee discussed with Grant Thornton LLP matters required to
be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61 (Communication with Audit Committees).
Grant Thornton LLP also provided to the Audit Committee the written disclosures required by
Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 (Independence Discussions with Audit Committees),
and the Audit Committee discussed with Grant Thornton LLP that firms independence. Based on
the Audit Committees discussion with management and Grant Thornton LLP, and the Audit
Committees review of managements representation and Grant Thornton LLPs report to the Audit
Committee, the Audit Committee recommended that the Board of Directors include the Companys
audited consolidated financial statements in Maces Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2007.
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The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors |
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Gerald T. LaFlamme, Chairman
Mark S. Alsentzer |
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Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D. |
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Compensation Committee
The Board has a Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is currently composed of
Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D., Chairman, and John C. Mallon. The charter of the Compensation
Committee is posted on the Companys website at www.mace.com. All members of the
Compensation Committee are independent directors within the meaning of the rules of the NASDAQ
Global Market. The scope of authority of the Compensation Committee is to discharge the Boards
responsibilities relating to compensation of the Companys directors, Chief Executive Officer (the
CEO) and other senior executive officers. The Compensation Committee has overall responsibility
for evaluating the compensation of the directors, the CEO and the executive officers of the Company
as well as the Companys incentive compensation plans and equity-based plans.
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The Compensation Committee annually reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives
relevant to CEO compensation, evaluates the CEOs performance in light of those goals and
objectives, and determines the CEOs compensation levels based on this evaluation. |
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The Compensation Committee annually makes recommendations to the Board with respect to
the compensation of the Corporations Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Vice President
and General Counsel, and the Chief Accounting Officer. The Compensation Committee has the
authority to review the compensation of any employee, which the Committee, in its judgment,
deems to be an executive officer. The CEO advises the Compensation Committee on the annual
performance of the executive officers. The CEO also provides the Compensation Committee
his opinion on appropriate levels of compensation for each executive officer. |
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The Compensation Committee has the authority to retain and terminate any compensation
consultant to be used to assist in the evaluation of director, CEO and executive officer
compensation. During 2006, the Compensation Committee retained Compensation Resources,
Inc. to conduct market analysis studies with regard to the compensation of the CEO, Chief
Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and the Chief Accounting
Officer. The Compensation Committee instructed Compensation Resources, Inc. to conduct the
competitive market studies with an emphasis on base salary, total cash compensation and
long term incentives and total direct compensation reflecting the market consensus for the
respective positions among a group of companies comparable to Mace. |
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The Compensation Committee has the authority to form and delegate authority to
subcommittees. |
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The Compensation Committee prepares the annual report required to be included in the
Companys proxy statement and annual report on Form 10-K in compliance with the rules and
regulations promulgated by the SEC. The Compensation Committee also reviews and discusses
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (the CD&A) required to be included in the
Companys proxy statement and annual report on Form 10-K with management and, based on such
review and discussion, determines whether or not to recommend to the Board that the CD&A be
so included. |
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors for the year ended December 31,
2007 consisted of directors Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., Chairman, Dennis R. Raefield and
John C. Mallon. No executive officer of Mace served as a director or compensation committee
member of any entity in which the members of the Compensation Committee were an executive
officer or director.
Executive Officers
The current executive officers of the Company are Dennis R. Raefield, Chief Executive Officer,
Gregory M. Krzemien, Chief Financial Officer, and Robert M. Kramer, Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Louis D. Paolino, Jr. was Chief Executive Officer of the Company during calendar year 2007 and
through May 20, 2008. Gerald T. LaFlamme was Interim Chief Executive Officer from May 20, 2008 to
August 18, 2008. Ronald Pirollo was the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller from
January 1, 2007 to July 25, 2007.
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The current executive officers are as follows:
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Dennis R. Raefield |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Gregory M. Krzemien |
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Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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Robert M. Kramer |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Biographical information for each of the current executive officers appears below.
Dennis R. Raefield has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since August 18, 2008.
Mr. Raefield is 60 years of age and has served as a director of the Company since October 16, 2007.
From April 2007 to August 15, 2008, Mr. Raefield has been the President of Reach Systems, Inc. (a
manufacturer of security access control systems). From February 2005 to February 2006, Mr.
Raefield was President of Rosslare Security Products, Inc. (a manufacturer of diverse security
products). From February 2004 to February 2005, Mr. Raefield was President of NexVision Consulting
(security business consultant). From January 2003 to February 2004, Mr. Raefield was President of
Ortega InfoSystems (a software developer). From October 1998 to November 2002, Mr. Raefield was
President of Ademco and Honeywell Access Systems (a division of Honeywell, Inc. that manufactured
access control systems). Mr. Raefield is a director of Reach Systems, Inc., a privately owned
corporation.
Gregory M. Krzemien has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company since
May 1999. From August 1992 through December 1998, he served as Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer of Eastern Environmental Services, Inc. From October 1988 to August 1992, Mr. Krzemien
was a senior audit manager with Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Krzemien received a B.S. degree in
Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University.
Robert M. Kramer has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the
Company since May 1999, and as Chief Operating Officer of the Car and Truck Wash Segment from July
2000 to July 2006. Mr. Kramer also served as a director of the Company from May 1999 to December
2003. From June 1996 through December 1998, he served as General Counsel, Executive Vice President
and Secretary of Eastern Environmental Services, Inc. Mr. Kramer is an attorney and has practiced
law since 1979 with various firms, including Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and Arent Fox Kitner Poltkin & Kahn, Washington, D.C. From 1989 to December 2000, Mr.
Kramer had been the sole partner of Robert M. Kramer & Associates, P.C. From December 1989 to
December 1997, Mr. Kramer served on the Board of Directors of American Capital Corporation, a
registered securities broker dealer. Mr. Kramer received B.S. and J.D. degrees from Temple
University.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Introduction. The Compensation Committee is responsible for developing the Companys philosophy
and structure for executive compensation. Consistent with this philosophy, on an annual basis the
Compensation Committee reviews and sets the compensation for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Executive Vice President, General Council (EVP) and the
Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). The Company does not presently have a CAO. Unless noted below,
the following executive officers (the Executive Officers) have been the Executive Officers of the
Company during calendar year 2007 to present:
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(CEO), August 18, 2008 to present; |
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Gerald T. LaFlamme, the Interim Chief Executive Officer, from
May 20, 2008 to August 18, 2008; |
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr., the Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer, and President, for calendar year 2007 to May 20, 2008; |
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Gregory M. Krzemien, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer; |
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Controller, January 1, 2007 to July 25, 2007. |
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The Companys executive compensation program is based on principles designed to align executive
compensation with the Companys business strategy of creating wealth for its shareholders and
creating long-term value for the business. The Compensation Committee believes in establishing
base executive compensation which is comparable to the median base compensation paid by comparable
companies with bonuses tied to the execution of business strategies approved by the Board. It is
the Companys philosophy to evaluate its executive compensation structure with other companies of
comparative size, type and geographic scope. The Companys compensation policy for executives is
intended to further the interests of the Company and its stockholders by encouraging growth of its
business through securing, retaining, and motivating management employees of high caliber who
possess the skills necessary to the development and growth of the Company. This was especially
true in 2007, as the Company was in the process of selling its car washes, focusing its energy on
the Security Segment and entering into the digital media marketing business through an acquisition
of Linkstar Interactive, Inc. During 2007, the Compensation Committee thought it important to
maintain the continuity of management through the time of transition.
The Company terminated the services of Louis D. Paolino, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer on May 20,
2008. Gerald LaFlamme was Interim Chief Executive Officer from May 20, 2008 to August 18, 2008.
The Company selected Dennis R. Raefield as its Chief Executive Officer as of August 18, 2008. The
Compensation Committee believes that the Companys current management team is experienced and
capable.
Compensation and Benefits Philosophy. The compensation and benefits programs for the Executive
Officers are designed with the goal of providing compensation and benefits that are fair,
reasonable and competitive. The programs are intended to help the Company recruit and retain
qualified executives, motivate executive performance to achieve specific strategic objectives of
the Company, and align the interests of executive management with the long-term interests of the
Companys stockholders.
The design of specific programs is based on the following guiding principles:
Competitiveness: Compensation and benefit programs are designed to be competitive with those
provided by companies with whom we compete for talent. In general, programs are considered
competitive when all factors of a job are considered with compensation levels at the 50th
percentile as measured against these competitor companies.
Performance: The Company believes that the best way to accomplish the alignment of
compensation plans with the interest of its executives and shareholders is to link pay
directly to individual and Company performance.
Cost: Compensation and benefit programs are designed to be cost-effective and affordable,
ensuring that the interests of the Companys stockholders are considered. This is
especially critical during this time of transition, as we cannot afford to add executives to
strengthen our bench.
Comparator Group: The relevant comparator group for compensation and benefit programs
consists primarily of companies of comparative size, similar businesses and geographic
scope. These are the firms with which the Company competes for talent. The comparator
group was chosen to include companies with similar market capitalization, similar revenue
size, direct competitors, and also included some companies in areas where the Company
intended to do business in the future.
The comparator companies used when establishing the compensation for Mr. Paolinos August
21, 2006 Employment Contract and Mr. Krzemeins and Mr. Kramers February 12, 2007
Employment Contracts were:
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Abatix Corporation
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DHB Industries
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Markwest Energy Part |
Able Laboratories
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Devcon International
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Numerex |
Adams Respiratory
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ECC Capital Corp.
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Pacific Ethanol Prove |
Allied Defense Group
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Emtec Inc.
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RAE Systems |
American Science Engineering
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Hansen Natural Corporation
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Strattec Security Corp. |
Atlas America
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Integrated Alarm Services Corp.
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Sunopta |
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Boss Holdings
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Inphonic Inc.
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Sunpower Corp |
Ceradyne
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Identix
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Taser International |
Cogent
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Ionatron
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Therapeutics |
Cohu
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Kaanapali Land LLC
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Versar Inc. |
Compudyne
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Lojack Corp.
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Vicon Industries |
Datatec Systems
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MGP Ingrediants
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Viisage Technology Waste Services, Inc. |
In addition to the comparator group above, Compensation Resources, Inc., the Companys
compensation consultant used in connection with Mr. Paolinos 2006 Employment Contract and
Mr. Krzemiens and Mr. Kramers 2007 Employment Contracts, examined a much broader group of
companies in varied industries with a similar financial profile as Mace. This group
included 120 companies, and the findings from the larger sample indicated that our peer
group was statistically relevant.
The comparator group used by the Company was modified in December 2007. The reason for the
modification was to select companies that the Compensation Committee believed were more
closely aligned to the Company. The Hay Group, the Companys compensation consultant used
the comparator companies set forth below in connection with determining the second option
grant made to Mr. Paolino under Mr. Paolinos Employment Agreement dated August 21, 2006.
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Command Security Corp
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Lasercard Corp
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Taser International, Inc. |
Goldleaf Financial Solutions
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Looksmart Ltd
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Think Partnership, Inc. |
Innodata Isogen, Inc.
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Roles, Responsibilities and Charter of the Committee. The primary purpose of the
Compensation Committee is to conduct reviews of the Companys general executive compensation
policies and strategies, oversee and evaluate the Companys overall compensation structure and
programs and establish the compensation for the Executive Officers. The Compensation Committees
direct responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Determining and approving the compensation level of the CEO; |
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Evaluating and approving compensation levels of the other Executive Officers; |
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Evaluating and approving all grants of equity-based compensation to Executive Officers; |
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Recommending to the Board
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Designing performance-based and equity-based incentive plans for the CEO and other
Executive Officers and reviewing other benefit programs presented to the Compensation
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In December 2007, the Committee retained the firm of Hay Group as its compensation consultant to
assist in the continual development and evaluation of compensation policies and the Compensation
Committees determinations of compensation awards. The role of Hay Group is to provide
independent, third party advice and expertise in executive compensation issues.
Overall Program Components. The key components of the Companys executive compensation package are
direct compensation and company-sponsored benefit plans. These components are administered with
the goal of providing total compensation that recognizes meaningful differences in individual
performance, is competitive, varies the opportunity based on individual and corporate performance,
and is valued by the Companys executives. The Company seeks to achieve its compensation
objectives through five key compensation elements:
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Structured performance bonuses (with respect to Mr. Paolinos Employment Contract),
Periodic (generally annual) grants of long-term, equity-based compensation (i.e.,
longer-term incentives), such as stock options, which may be subject to performance-based
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Change of control arrangements that are designed to retain executives and provide
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Competitive Consideration. In making compensation decisions with respect to each element of
compensation, the Compensation Committee considers the competitive market for executives and
compensation levels provided by comparable companies. The Compensation Committee regularly reviews
the compensation practices at companies with which it competes for talent, including businesses
engaged in activities similar to those of the Company, as noted in the list above.
The Compensation Committee does not attempt to set each compensation element for each executive
within a particular range related to levels provided by industry peers or the comparator group.
The Compensation Committee does use market comparisons as one factor in making compensation
decisions. Some of the other factors considered when making individual executive compensation
decisions include individual contribution and performance, reporting structure, internal pay
relationship, complexity and importance of role and responsibilities, leadership and growth
potential.
Executive Compensation Practices. The Companys practices with respect to each of the five key
compensation elements identified above, as well as other elements of compensation, are set forth
below, followed by a discussion of the specific factors considered in determining key elements of
fiscal year 2007 compensation for the Executive Officers.
Base Salary. Base salary is designed to attract and retain experienced executives who can drive
the achievement of the Companys business goals. Base salaries were generally targeted slightly
above the median of the competitive market for Mr. Paolino and slightly under the median for Mr.
Krzemien and Mr. Kramer. While an executives initial base salary is determined through an
assessment of comparative market levels for the position, the major factors in determining base
salary increases are individual performance, pertinent experience and an increase in
responsibility. Executives who are new to a role have their base salaries set with reference to
market median. If the new executive has significant experience the base salary may be set above
market median.
The minimum salary for the CEO, CFO, and General Counsel are established by employment agreement.
The amount of any increase over this minimum for the CEO, CFO and General Counsel, and salary in
the case of Mr. Pirollo (whose salary was not specified in an employment agreement), are determined
by the Compensation Committee based on a variety of factors, including:
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The recommendations of the CEO (except in the case of his own compensation); |
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Where not specified by contract, salaries are generally reviewed annually.
Base Salary of Dennis R. Raefield hired August 18, 2008. Mr. Raefield became the Companys Chief
Executive Officer on August 18, 2008. Mr. Raefields base salary was arrived at through
negotiation. Mr. Raefield and the Compensation Committee
negotiated a base salary of $375,000, a one
time signing fee of $50,000 and up to $5,000 for reimbursement of legal fees, incurred in
negotiating his employment agreement. The Compensation Committee felt that Mr. Raefields security
industry experience warranted the base salary and one time payments
that were agreed upon.
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Fiscal Year 2007 Base Salary Decisions. Among Maces Chief Executive Officer and the other most
highly compensated executive officers whose compensation exceeded $100,000 (the Named Executive
Officers), Mr. Paolino, Mr. Krzemien, and Mr. Kramer were employed pursuant to agreements
described under Employment Agreements below. Mr. Paolinos base salary was not increased during
fiscal year 2007. Mr. Paolinos base salary of $450,000 was established in his Employment Contract
dated August 21, 2006. Prior to August 21, 2006, Mr. Paolinos base annual salary was $400,000.
Mr. Paolinos Employment Contract was entered into after a compensation analysis was conducted in
July and August of 2006. In August of 2006, Mr. Paolinos base salary was changed from $400,000 to
$450,000 for the remainder of 2006. Mr. Paolinos base salary did not change in
2007. The competitive market was utilized in establishing the base salary in Mr. Paolinos
Employment Contract. The analysis and the data showed that cash compensation (base salary and cash
bonus) in 2006, for the CEO position at the 50th percentile, was $480,000. The
Compensation Committee felt that base salary cash compensation of $450,000 was sufficient for Mr.
Paolino. The Compensation Committee did not change Mr. Paolinos base compensation in 2007. When
considering whether or not to change Mr. Paolinos base compensation, the Compensation Committee
considered the performance of the Company during 2007 and the amount of structured bonuses paid to
Mr. Paolino under the terms of his Employment Contract. As the Company lost $6.2 million in 2007
and Mr. Paolino received $637,000 in structured bonuses, the Compensation Committee did not
consider any increase in base salary for Mr. Paolino in 2007. The structured bonuses paid to Mr.
Paolino under the terms of his Employment Agreement are described under the Annual Incentives for
Named Executive Officers heading below.
Between September 2006 and December 2006, compensation analyses were performed for Mr. Krzemiens
position, Mr. Kramers position and Mr. Pirollos position by Compensation Resources, Inc. Taking
into account the results of the studies and the performance of the Named Executive Officers, the
Compensation Committee increased the base salary of Mr. Krzemien, Mr. Kramer and Mr. Pirollo and
entered into Employment Contracts, with Mr. Krzemien and Mr. Kramer. Mr. Krzemiens base salary
was increased to $230,000 from $200,000, Mr. Kramers salary was increased to $230,000 from
$210,000, and Mr. Pirollos salary was increased to $180,000 from $160,000. The increases all
occurred on February 12, 2007. The increases were based on the competitive marketplace, and the
individual performance of the Named Executive Officers. The base salaries of Mr. Krzemien, Mr.
Kramer and Mr. Pirollo were not adjusted in 2005 or 2006.
Annual Incentives for Named Executive Officers. There is no formal incentive plan in place that
rewards the Named Executive Officers for annual results. It is the opinion of the Compensation
Committee that, due to the current nature of the business, the Companys current operating losses,
the Companys entry into the digital media marketing business and the Companys exit from the car
wash segment, an Annual Incentive Plan and appropriate goal setting, during this time of
reorganization, is extremely difficult, and could potentially reward non-desired behaviors.
Therefore, we believe that equity participation provides a better line of sight and rewards the
executives for increasing shareholder value and long-term growth of the Company. However, it is
the intent of the Committee to implement a formal Annual Incentive Plan in the future. The Annual
Incentive Plan would be designed to focus on key financial, operational, and individual goals.
Implementation of a formal incentive plan may occur in 2009.
Under the terms of Mr. Paolinos August 21, 2006 Employment Contract, he was entitled to a Mergers
and Acquisition Transaction Bonus (Transaction Bonus) as a reward for his efforts in acquiring
new business lines, and divesting those businesses that no longer fit the strategic plan for the
Company. This Transaction Bonus is 1% of the transaction value of any car wash sold, and 3% of the
value of any other businesses bought or sold. The 3% reward is reduced by any fees paid to an
investment banker hired by the Company where the investment banker located the transaction and
conducted all negotiations (no deduction is made for any fairness opinion fee). In 2007, all
Transaction Bonuses totaled $637,000. The Companys 2006 Compensation Committee believed that the
Company would save significantly by providing a Transaction Bonus to the CEO, and thereby avoiding
the larger fees that would be paid to an Investment Banking Firm that specializes in this area.
Mr. Paolino brought special skills and abilities to the Company, for which the 2006 Compensation
Committee decided to reward and encourage through the structured Transaction Bonus.
The Compensation Committee has discretion to provide bonuses to the Executive Officers for
exceptional results, special circumstances, and other non-quantitative measures. In 2007, no
annual bonuses, special awards or recognition were granted by the Compensation Committee, and none
of the Executive Officers received any annual incentive payments, other than the Transaction Bonus
paid to Mr. Paolino under the terms of his Employment Contract.
Long-term Incentive Compensation. The long-term equity-based award is designed to attract and
retain executives and certain other key employees, and to strengthen the link between compensation
and increased returns for stockholders through share price appreciation. The Company uses stock
options as its long-term incentive compensation. Awards granted to individual executives are
discretionary and may be made annually under the Companys 1999 Stock Option Plan (the Option
Plan). The number of shares granted is at the discretion of the Compensation Committee and are
generally awarded each year for the previous years performance, or when the Company conducts a
market-based review to ensure compensation is in line with the outside world. The options are
typically subject to a ten-year life and vest per the terms of each option agreement. Options are
issued at the market
closing price for the Companys common stock on the date the option is authorized. The value of
each option is not adjusted during the options lifetime.
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The Company has adopted a policy on stock option grants that includes the following provisions
relating to the timing of option grants:
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All awards of stock options to Executive Officers are awarded by the Compensation
Committee or when each Executive Officers compensation and performance is reviewed by the
Compensation Committee. |
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All awards of stock options to employees who are not Executive Officers are awarded by
the Compensation Committee based on the Executive Officers recommendations after review by
the Compensation Committee. |
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Option grants are not timed with the release of material non-public information. |
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Except for inducement grants for new employees, Executive Officers recommend an award of
stock options based on a review of the employees performance and compensation. |
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The grant date of the stock options is always the date the Compensation Committee
authorizes the grant or a date in the future. |
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The exercise price is the closing price of the underlying common stock on the grant date
authorized by the Compensation Committee. |
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Stock option awards for Executive Officers are promptly announced on a Form 4 filing. |
The long-term incentive program calls for stock options to be granted with exercise prices of not
less than fair market value of the Companys stock on the date of authorization and to vest over
time, based on continued employment, with rare exceptions made by the Compensation Committee. The
Compensation Committee will not grant stock options with exercise prices below the market price of
the Companys stock on the date of authorization. New option grants to Executive Officers normally
have a term of ten years.
Long-term equity grants are positioned at or below the median of the competitive market when
performance is at target levels. When performance falls below target levels, funding will be below
the market median or eliminated. When performance exceeds target levels, funding may be above the
market median.
Overall grant levels are at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. The size of individual
long-term equity based awards is determined using compensation guidelines developed based on
individual performance.
Fiscal Year 2008 Stock Option Decisions. In fiscal 2008, as part of hiring Mr. Raefield, the
Compensation Committee awarded Mr. Raefield a vested option for 250,000 shares of the Companys
Common Stock. The option is exercisable at $1.50 per share. The black-scholes value of the
awarded option was $235,824. The median long term incentive compensation of chief executive
officers, as set forth in the Hay 2007 Report was $243,257. Mr. Raefield insisted on a 250,000
initial option award as part of his employment package.
The Compensation Committee believed that the option award was warranted due to the award being
below the median of long term incentive compensation granted to chief executive officers, as stated
in the Hay 2007 Report. Mr. Raefields total direct compensation under his employment agreement
was below the median total direct compensation market consensus for chief executive officers, as
set forth in the Hay 2007 Report.
Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien were each awarded an option for 40,000 shares on March 25, 2008 at a
per share exercise price of $1.44 per share, vesting one half immediately and the balance one year
from the date of grant. The black-scholes value of the option for 40,000 shares was $31,459.
According to a report of the Hay Group finalized on March 31, 2008, the value of the option was
below the median of long term incentive compensation received by Chief Financial Officers and
Executive Vice Presidents/General Counsels. The Compensation Committee, in an effort to conserve
cash, decided not to increase the base salaries of Mr. Krzemien or Mr. Kramer for 2008. The
Compensation Committee decided that an award of options would be appropriate to provide incentive
to Mr. Krzemien and Mr. Kramer for 2008.
Fiscal Year 2007 Stock Option Decisions. In fiscal 2007, the Compensation Committee awarded
long-term compensation to Executive Officers pursuant to the Companys philosophy of long term
incentive compensation, described above, resulting in the awards of stock options identified in the
Grant of Plan Based Awards Table.
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In determining the annual grant of options, the Committee considered any contractual requirements,
market data on total compensation packages, the value of long-term incentive grants at targeted
external companies, total shareholder return, share usage and shareholder dilution and, except in
the case of the award to the Chief Executive Officer, the recommendations of the Chief Executive
Officer.
Mr. Paolinos Employment Contract provided that he was to receive an option grant within five days
of August 21, 2007, based on a market assessment. The amount of option shares which were required
to be granted are determined by the Companys Compensation Committee, based on a current
compensation study of the Chief Executive Officer position. The amount of option shares, at time of
grant, plus the $450,000 annual compensation paid to Mr. Paolino, is to equal no less than the
market consensus total direct compensation amount paid by comparable companies to their chief
executive officers, as set forth in a compensation study to be obtained by the Compensation
Committee. The Compensation Committee obtained the Hay 2007 Report, a compensation study for the
Chief Executive Officer position from the Hay Group dated December 12, 2007. The Hay 2007 Report
indicated that the median market consensus for Total Direct Compensation was $722,834 and the
75th percentile market consensus for total direct compensation was $970,238. The
Compensation Committee decided to award Mr. Paolino with an amount of options that would equal
$335,800 in black-scholes value. On February 22, 2008, Mr. Paolino was issued 300,000 options in
satisfaction of the employment contract obligation. Mr. Paolino objected to the size of the option
grant, taking the position that an option for more shares should have been granted. To satisfy the
objection of Mr. Paolino, the Company issued Mr. Paolino and, Mr. Paolino accepted, an additional
option for 35,000 shares on March 25, 2008. Both options were fully vested on the date of the
grant. The option agreements relating to the two option grants, provided that the options may only
be exercised within ninety days after a termination for cause, as defined under the option
agreements. The Company has taken the position that Mr. Paolino was terminated for cause, as
defined in the options agreements and that the two described options are no longer exercisable.
Between September 2006 and December 2006, compensation analyses were performed on Mr. Krzemiens,
Mr. Kramers and Mr. Pirollos positions. Option grants were made to bring Mr. Krzemiens, Mr.
Kramers and Mr. Pirollos compensation closer to the level of market consensus of the comparator
group. In February 2007, new employment agreements were signed with Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien.
The new agreements provided that Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien would each receive grants of 60,000
options, of which one-third vested immediately on the date of grant, February 12, 2007, one-third
vests one year from the date of the grant, and the balance vests two years from the date of the
grant. These options have a ten year life. Mr. Pirollo was granted 25,000 options on February 12,
2007 with the same vesting schedule and life.
Change of Control Arrangements. The Company entered into a change of control arrangement with Mr.
Paolino in 2006 and with Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien in 2007. The Company entered into the
arrangements in order to encourage the executives to remain employed with the Company during a
period when the Company is changing its business from the car wash industry to the security
business and e-commerce business. The Compensation Committee was concerned that the uncertain
atmosphere could result in Mr. Paolino, Mr. Kramer, and Mr. Krzemien seeking employment at another
company. The 2006 and 2007 Compensation Committee believed that it was important to retain its key
executives as the Company transitioned its business.
Mr. Paolinos change in control payment was linked to the single trigger of a change of control
event. Mr. Paolinos change of control payment was 2.99 times his five-year average compensation.
The Compensation Committee believed that it was appropriate for the Chief Executive Officer to have
a single trigger, which would result in a change of control payment. The 2.99 amount was selected
as it was under the threshold of the amount where an excise tax under Section 280G of the Internal
Revenue Code would be imposed. Compensation Resources, Inc., the Companys compensation consultant
advised the Compensation Committee that a payment of 2.99 times total compensation was prudent, and
that a single trigger was used among companies in the comparator group. To receive the change of
control payment, Mr. Paolino must be employed by the Company at the time the change of control
occurs. Additionally, if Mr. Paolino was paid the change of control payment, he could have then
been discharged by the Company, without cause, with no further payment.
Mr. Kramers and Mr. Krzemiens payments are linked to three separate events. Mr. Kramer and Mr.
Krzemien receive a one-time payment of their base annual salary (currently $230,000) in the event
that both a change of control occurs and Mr. Paolino no longer is Chief Executive Officer of the
Company (Double Trigger). As Mr. Paolino was terminated as Chief Executive Officer of the
Company on May 20, 2008, only one trigger remains on Mr. Kramers and Mr. Krzemiens change of
control payment. After the Double Trigger occurs, if the Company
chooses to terminate Mr. Kramer or Mr. Krzemien, respectively, or the Company breaches their
respective employment agreement, the affected Executive Officer would receive an additional
one-time payment of his base annual salary (Triple Trigger). The Compensation Committee, after
consultation with Compensation Resources, Inc., believed the lesser payment and the Double Trigger
and Triple Trigger was sufficient to encourage the retention of Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien.
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Additionally, as a further inducement to encourage the continued employment of Mr. Kramer, Mr.
Krzemien and Mr. Pirollo, the options that were issued to them on February12, 2007 all vest
immediately upon a change of control.
Change of Control Provision for Mr. Paolino. Louis D. Paolino, Jr., in August 2006, received a
new three-year employment contract. Upon a change in control, Mr. Paolino was entitled to a payment
of 2.99 times Mr. Paolinos average total compensation (base salary plus any bonuses plus the value
of any option awards, valued using the black-scholes method) over the past five years. If Mr.
Paolino received the change of control payment, his employment could have been terminated by the
Company without cause and with no further payment. Prior to a change of control payment, the
Company was entitled to terminate Mr. Paolino, without cause upon the payment of 2.99 times Mr.
Paolinos five-year average total compensation. The Company computes the 2.99 payment as of
December 31, 2007 as $3,851,000. The Company terminated Mr. Paolino on May 20, 2008 asserting that
it had cause for the termination. Mr. Paolino, in an arbitration claim he has filed against the
Company, is asserting that the Company did not have cause for his termination and he is seeking to
enforce the termination payment under the 2.99 formula.
Change of Control Provision for Mr. Krzemien. Mace currently employs Gregory M. Krzemien, its
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, under an employment contract entered into on February 12,
2007. Under the employment contract, Mr. Krzemien is entitled to receive a one time retention
payment equal to his then annual base compensation upon the occurrence of both of: (a) a change in
control of the Company; and (b) Louis D. Paolino, Jr. ceasing to be the Chief Executive Officer of
the Company. Additionally, after Mr. Krzemien is paid the retention payment, he is entitled to
receive a termination payment equal to his then annual base compensation, if his employment
contract is terminated without cause, or if the Company breaches his employment contract. As of
December 31, 2007, the annual base compensation of Mr. Krzemien was $230,000. If a change of
control occurred on the date of this Proxy Statement, Mr. Krzemien would have received a retention
payment of $230,000. Additionally, if on the date of this Proxy Statement, a change in control
occurred, and the Company decided to either terminate Mr. Krzemien without cause or the Company
breached Mr. Krzemiens employment contract, Mr. Krzemien would have been paid a total of $460,000.
Change of Control Provision for Mr. Kramer. Mace currently employs Robert Kramer, its Executive
Vice President and General Counsel, under an employment contract entered on February 12, 2007.
Under the employment contract, Mr. Kramer is entitled to receive a one-time retention payment equal
to his then annual base compensation upon the occurrence of both of: (a) a change in control of the
Company and (b) Louis D. Paolino, Jr. ceasing to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Additionally, after Mr. Kramer is paid the retention payment, he is entitled to receive a
termination payment equal to his then annual base compensation, if his employment contract is
terminated without cause, or if the Company breaches his employment contract. As of December 31,
2007, the annual base compensation of Mr. Kramer was $230,000. If a change of control had occurred
on the date of this Proxy Statement, Mr. Kramer would have received a retention payment of
$230,000. Additionally, if on the date of this Proxy Statement, a change in control had occurred
and the Company decided to either terminate Mr. Kramer without cause or the Company breached Mr.
Kramers employment contract, Mr. Kramer would have been paid a total of $460,000.
Benefits and Perquisites. With limited exceptions, the Committee supports providing benefits and
perquisites to the Executive Officers that are substantially the same as those offered to other
officers of the Company. In the case of Mr. Paolino, the Company allowed his assistant to aid him
with his personal business during the first half of 2007. There was no incremental cost to the
Company by allowing Mr. Paolinos assistant to aid him with his personal business. In fiscal 2007,
Mr. Paolino, per his contract, was entitled to $1,500 per month that the Company uses to lease him
a premium vehicle. Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien as of February 12, 2007 became entitled to a $700
per month car allowance. Mr. Pirollo received a $500 per month car allowance. Mr. Raefield in his
employment agreement is entitled to receive a company vehicle for his personal use, having a lease
cost of no more then $800 per month starting August 18, 2008.
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Total Compensation. In making decisions with respect to elements of an Executive Officers
compensation, the Compensation Committee considers the total compensation of the executive,
including salary, special awards/bonus and long-term incentive compensation. In addition, in
reviewing and approving employment agreements for Executive Officers, the Compensation Committee
considers all benefits to which the officer is entitled by the agreement, including compensation
payable upon termination of the agreement. The Compensation Committees goal is to award
compensation that is reasonable when all elements of potential compensation are considered.
Policy with respect to the $1 million deduction limit. Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code
generally disallows a tax deduction to public corporations for compensation over $1,000,000 paid
for any fiscal year to the corporations Principal Executive Officer and the four other most highly
compensated executive officers as of the end of the fiscal year. However, the statute exempts
qualifying performance-based compensation from the deduction limit if certain requirements are met.
The Compensation Committee designs certain components of Executive Officer compensation to permit
full deductibility. The Compensation Committee believes, however, that shareholder interests are
best served by not restricting the Compensation Committees discretion and flexibility in crafting
compensation programs, even though such programs may result in certain non-deductible compensation
expenses. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee has from time to time approved elements of
compensation for certain officers that are not fully deductible, and reserves the right to do so in
the future in appropriate circumstances.
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors consists of directors Constantine N.
Papadakis, Ph.D, and John C. Mallon of whom the Board has determined are independent pursuant to
the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.s Marketplace Rules. This report shall not be deemed incorporated by
reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, by virtue of any general
statement in such filing incorporating the Form 10-K by reference, except to the extent that the
Company specifically incorporates the information contained in this section by reference, and shall
not otherwise be deemed filed under either the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Executive Compensation
Discussion and Analysis contained in this Form 10-K Annual Report for year ended December 31, 2007.
Based on the review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of
Directors that the Executive Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Proxy
Statement.
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The Compensation Committee of the Board of
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Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D. |
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Executive Compensation Table
The following table provides summary information concerning cash and certain other compensation
paid or accrued by Mace to, or on behalf of the Named Executive Officers for the years ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE(1)
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr. |
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2007 |
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$ |
450,000 |
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$ |
637,000 |
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$ |
415,630 |
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$ |
19,545 |
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$ |
1,522,175 |
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Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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2006 |
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$ |
417,307 |
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$ |
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$ |
790,119 |
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$ |
26,728 |
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$ |
1,234,154 |
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Robert M. Kramer |
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2007 |
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$ |
227,308 |
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$ |
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109,721 |
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7,431 |
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$ |
344,460 |
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Executive Vice
President, General Counsel and
Secretary |
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2006 |
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$ |
210,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
70,812 |
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$ |
4,070 |
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$ |
284,882 |
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Gregory M. Krzemien |
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2007 |
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$ |
225,962 |
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$ |
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$ |
101,742 |
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$ |
7,731 |
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$ |
335,435 |
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Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer |
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2006 |
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$ |
200,000 |
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$ |
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56,650 |
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1,809 |
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258,459 |
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Ronald R. Pirollo (5) |
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2007 |
|
|
$ |
103,385 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
17,455 |
|
|
$ |
2,907 |
|
|
$ |
123,747 |
|
Chief Accounting
Officer and |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
$ |
160,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
23,604 |
|
|
$ |
5,085 |
|
|
$ |
188,689 |
|
Corporate
Controller |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Company (i) granted no restricted stock awards, and (ii) maintained no other long-term
incentive plan for any of the Named Executive Officers, in each case during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007. Additionally, the Company has never issued any stock appreciation rights
(SARs). |
|
(2) |
|
Total of Transaction Bonus paid to Mr. Paolino during 2007 under the terms of his Employment
Contract. |
|
(3) |
|
The amounts in this column reflect the dollar amount recognized for financial statement
reporting purposes for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, in accordance with SFAS
123(R) for all existing stock option awards and thus include amounts from awards granted in and
prior to 2007. Assumptions used in the calculation of this amount are included in Note 2 to the
Companys Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. |
|
(4) |
|
Mr. Paolino received a car at a lease cost of $1,500 per month through May 2007 and a car
allowance of $1,500 per month beginning in June 2008 for the remainder of 2007 upon expiration of
his then current car lease. Mr. Paolino also received a discount of $1,545 and $8,728 on the
purchase of security products from the Company during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007
and 2006, respectively. Mr. Krzemien, Mr. Kramer, and Mr. Pirollo received reimbursement for
certain commuting expenses. Additionally, during the first half of 2007 and in 2006 the Company
allowed Mr. Paolinos assistant to aid him with his personal business, which has no incremental
cost to the Company. |
|
(5) |
|
Mr. Pirollo resigned on July 25, 2007. |
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Dennis R. Raefield Employment Agreement
Dennis R. Raefield serves as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer under an
Employment Contract dated July 29, 2008 and expiring on August 18, 2011 (Raefield Employment
Agreement). Mr. Raefields base salary is $375,000 annually. As a one time incentive to execute
the Raefield Employment Agreement, Mr. Raefield was paid $50,000 and received a reimbursement of
legal expenses of up to $5,000.
In accordance with the Raefield Employment Agreement, Mr. Raefield has received an option grant on
July 30, 2008 exercisable into 250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per
share (First Option). The First Option was issued fully vested. Mr. Raefield is to receive a
second option grant exercisable for 250,000 shares (Second Option) on July 26, 2009. The Second
Option is to vest over two years, with the first 125,000 option shares vesting 12 months from the
date of grant and the last 125,000 option shares vesting 24 months from the date of grant. The
Second Option will fully vest upon a change in control of the Company.
The Raefield Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Raefield and the Company are required to
develop a mutually acceptable annual bonus plan for Mr. Reafield, within forty-five (45) days from
the date of the Employment Agreement. To date no annual bonus plan has been agreed upon. The
bonus plan is to be designed to provide profitability targets for the Company, that if achieved
will allow the Mr. Raefield to earn annual bonuses of between thirty percent (30%) to fifty percent
(50%) of his base salary; if any bonus is paid under the annual bonus plan, and the Company
thereafter restates its financial statements such that the bonus or a portion thereof would not
have been earned based on the restated financial statements, Mr. Raefield shall be obligated to
repay to the Company the bonus he received or portion thereof.
Mr. Raefield has also been provided a Company vehicle at a lease cost of approximately $800 per
month, plus all maintenance costs and Company standard medical and other employee benefits. Mr.
Raefield is prohibited from competing with the Company during his period of employment and for a
one year period following a termination of employment. The Company is obligated to pay Mr.
Raefield $375,000 in exchange for the one year non-compete obligation, if Mr. Raefield is employed
through August 18, 2011 and the Company and Mr. Raefield do not enter into a new employment
agreement within sixty days after August 18, 2011.
Louis D. Paolino, Jr. Employment Agreement
Mace employed Louis D. Paolino, Jr., as its President and Chief Executive Officer under a
three-year Employment Contract dated August 21, 2006 and expiring on August 21, 2009 (Paolino
Employment Agreement). The Company terminated Mr. Paolinos employment on May 20, 2008. Before
entering into the Paolino Employment Agreement, the Company obtained a Compensation Study from
Compensation Resources, Inc., an independent third party consulting firm.
The initial base salary under the Paolino Employment Agreement was $450,000. The Paolino Employment
Agreement provides for three separate option grants to Mr. Paolino for common stock under Maces
1999 Stock Option Plan at an exercise price equal to the close of market on the date of grant. The
first grant was issued on August 21, 2006, and was an option exercisable into 450,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $2.30. The second options grant (Second Grant) was to have
been awarded within five days of the August 21, 2007 (this award in the amount of 300,000 was made
on February 22, 2008). Mr. Paolino objected to the size of the Second Grant, taking the position
that an option for more shares should have been granted. To satisfy the objection of Mr. Paolino,
the Company issued Mr. Paolino an additional option for 35,000 shares on March 25, 2008. Both
options were fully vested on the date of the grant. The option agreements relating to the three
option grants described above, provided that the options may only be exercised within ninety days
after a termination for cause, as defined in the option agreements. The Company has taken the
position that Mr. Paolino was terminated for cause, as defined in the options agreements and that
the three described options are no longer exercisable.
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The Paolino Employment Agreement provided for a third option grant (Third Grant) that was to have
been awarded within five days of August 21, 2008. The Third Grant will not be awarded as the
Paolino Employment Agreement has been terminated.
The annual options issued to Mr. Paolino under the Paolino Employment Agreement were required to be
in an amount based on a formula administered by the Companys Compensation Committee. The formula
was based on a current compensation study of the Principal Executive Officer position. The amount
of the annual option shares, at time of grant, plus the $450,000 annual compensation paid to Mr.
Paolino, was to equal no less than the market consensus total direct compensation, amount paid by
the comparable companies to their chief executive officers, as set forth in a compensation study to
be obtained by the Compensation Committee. The options with respect to each of the grants were to
be fully vested on the date of the grant.
Under the Paolino Employment Agreement, Mr. Paolino received a bonus of (a) one percent (1%) of the
sales price of any car washes sold (excepting one car wash under contract on the date of the
Paolino Employment Agreement and which has been sold); and (b) three percent (3%) of the purchase
or sale price of any other business sold or purchased. The three percent (3%) amount is reduced by
the amount of any fee paid to an investment banker hired by the Company where the investment banker
located the transaction and conducted all negotiations. The three percent (3%) commission is not
reduced for a fee paid to any investment banker for a fairness opinion or other valuation. In 2007
the described bonus paid to Mr. Paolino was $637,000.
Upon termination of employment by the Company without cause or upon a change in control, Mr.
Paolino was entitled to a payment of 2.99 times Mr. Paolinos average total compensation (base
salary plus any bonuses plus the value of any option award, valued using the black-scholes method)
over the past five years. If Mr. Paolino received the change of control bonus, his employment could
then be terminated by the Company without cause and without the payment of a second 2.99 times
payment. The Company computes the 2.99 payment as of December 31, 2007 as $3,851,000. The Company
terminated Mr. Paolino on May 20, 2008 asserting that it had cause for the termination. Mr.
Paolino, in an arbitration claim he has filed against the Company, is asserting that the Company
did not have cause for his termination and he is seeking to enforce the termination payment under
the 2.99 formula.
Under the Paolino Employment Agreement, Mr. Paolino received a car at a lease cost of $1,500 per
month and Company standard medical and other employee benefits. Mr. Paolino was prohibited from
competing with the Company during his period of employment and for a three-month period following a
termination of employment.
Gregory M. Krzemien Employment Agreement
Mace currently employs Gregory M. Krzemien as its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer under an
Employment Contract dated February 12, 2007 and expiring on February 12, 2010 (Krzemien Employment
Agreement). The Companys Compensation Committee obtained a Compensation Study from Compensation
Resources, Inc. prior to entering into the Krzemien Employment Agreement. The initial base salary
under the Krzemien Employment Agreement is $230,000. In accordance with the Krzemien Employment
Agreement, Mr. Krzemien received an option grant for 60,000 shares of common stock under the
Companys Stock Option Plan at an exercise price of $2.73, the close of market on the date of
grant. The options were granted on February 12, 2007. The options vested one-third on the date of
the grant, one-third on February 12, 2008, and one-third on February 12, 2009.
Under the Krzemien Employment Agreement, Mr. Krzemien will receive a one-time retention payment
equal to Mr. Krzemiens then annual base compensation (currently $230,000) upon the occurrence of
both of (a) a change in control of the Company and (b) Louis D. Paolino, Jr. ceasing to be Chief
Executive Officer of the Company (this event occurred on May 20, 2008). After Mr. Krzemien receives
the retention payment, if Mr. Krzemiens employment is then terminated without cause or if the
Company breaches the Krzemien Employment Agreement, Mr. Krzemien is entitled to an additional
one-time payment equal to Mr. Krzemiens then annual base compensation. The current total amount
of both the retention payment and termination payment is $460,000.
Mr. Krzemien receives a car allowance of $700, which began in February 2007, and the Companys
standard medical and other employee benefits. Mr. Krzemien is prohibited from competing with the
Company during his period of employment and for a three-month period following termination of
employment.
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Robert M. Kramer Employment Agreement
Mace currently employs Robert M. Kramer as its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary under an Employment Contract dated February 12, 2007 and expiring on February 12, 2010
(Kramer Employment Agreement). The Companys Compensation Committee obtained a Compensation Study
from Compensation Resources, Inc. prior to entering into the Kramer Employment Agreement. The
initial base salary under the Kramer Employment Agreement is $230,000. In accordance with the
Kramer Employment Agreement, Mr. Kramer received an option grant for 60,000 shares of common stock
under the Companys Stock Option Plan at an exercise price of $2.73, the close of market on the
date of grant. The options were granted on February 12, 2007. The options vested one-third on the
date of the grant, one-third on February 12, 2008 and one-third on February 12, 2009.
Under the Kramer Employment Agreement, Mr. Kramer will receive a one-time retention payment equal
to Mr. Kramers then annual base compensation (currently $230,000) upon the occurrence of both of
(a) a change in control of the Company and (b) Louis D. Paolino, Jr. ceasing to be Principal
Executive Officer of the Company (this event occurred on May 20, 2008). After Mr. Kramer receives
the retention payment, if Mr. Kramers employment is then terminated without cause or if the
Company breaches the Kramer Employment Agreement, Mr. Kramer is entitled to an additional one-time
payment equal to Mr. Kramers then annual base compensation. The current total amount of both the
retention payment and termination payment is $460,000.
Mr. Kramer receives a car allowance of $700 per month, beginning in February 2007, and the
Companys standard medical and other employee benefits. Mr. Kramer is prohibited against competing
with the Company during his period of employment and for a three-month period following termination
of employment.
Ronald R. Pirollo Employment Agreement
Mr. Pirollo was employed part of 2007 having resigned on July 25, 2007. The primary terms of the
employment agreement of Ronald R. Pirollo expired on March 26, 2003. Mr. Pirollo or the Company was
entitled to terminate Mr. Pirollos employment at any time. Mr. Pirollos salary during 2006
through March 15, 2007 was $160,000 annually. From March 15, 2007 to Mr. Pirollos resignation,
his annual salary was $180,000. On June 19, 2007, Mr. Pirollo and the Company entered into a
Retention Agreement providing for Mr. Pirollo to be paid a lump sum cash payment equal to Mr.
Pirollos then current annual base salary ($180,000) upon the occurrence of both of the following
while Mr. Pirollo was an employee: (a) Louis D. Paolino, Jr. no longer serving as the Companys
Chief Executive Officer and (b) an event constituting a change in control of the Company as defined
in the Retention Agreement. The Retention Agreement is no longer in effect as Mr. Pirollo is no
longer an employee of the Company.
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control
For a description of compensation that would become payable under existing arrangements in the
event of a change of control or termination of each Named Executive Officers employment under
several different circumstances, see the discussion under Change of Control Arrangements in the
Compensation Discussion and Analysis Section which is part of the Executive Compensation Section
of this report.
26
The following tables quantify the amounts payable upon a change of control or the termination of
each of the Named Executive Officers.
Change of Control Payment and Termination Payments Louis D. Paolino, Jr., former Chief Executive
Officer
Calendar Year 2007 and January 1, 2008 to May 20, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acceleration of |
|
Event Triggering Payment |
|
Severance Payment(1) |
|
|
Option Awards(10) |
|
|
Change of Control(2) |
|
$ |
3,851,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Company before Change of Control(3) |
|
$ |
3,851,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Company after Change of Control
Payment(4) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Mr. Paolino(5) |
|
$ |
3,851,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Change of Control Payment and Termination Payments Gregory Krzemien, Chief Financial Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acceleration of |
|
Event Triggering Payment |
|
Severance Payment(7) |
|
|
Option Awards(10) |
|
|
Change of Control(2)(6) |
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Company before Change of Control(8) |
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Mr. Krzemien(9) |
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Change of Control Payment and Termination Payments Robert M. Kramer, Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acceleration of |
|
Event Triggering Payment |
|
Severance Payment(1) |
|
|
Option Awards(10) |
|
|
Change of Control(2)(6) |
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Company before Change of Control(8) |
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Termination by Mr. Kramer(9) |
|
$ |
230,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The amount to be paid was 2.99 times Mr. Paolinos average total compensation (base
salary plus any bonuses plus the value of any option award, valued using the black-scholes formula)
over the past five years. The stated amount was calculated based on Mr. Paolinos average total
compensation over the past five years as of December 31, 2007. |
|
(2) |
|
A Change of Control Event is defined in the Named Executive Officers Employment
Agreement as any of the events set forth in items (i) through and including (iii) below: (i) the
acquisition in one or more transactions by any Person, excepting the employee, as the term
Person is used for purposes of Sections 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act, of Beneficial
Ownership (as the term beneficial ownership is used for purposes or Rule 13d-3 promulgated under
the Exchange Act) of the fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Companys
then outstanding voting securities (the Voting Securities), for purposes of this item (i), Voting
Securities acquired directly from the Company and from third parties by any Person shall be
included in the determination of such Persons Beneficial Ownership of Voting Securities; (ii) the
approval by the shareholders of the Company of: (A) a merger, reorganization or consolidation
involving the Company, if the shareholders of the Company immediately before such merger,
reorganization or consolidation do not or will not own directly or indirectly immediately following
such merger, reorganization or consolidation, more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting
power of the outstanding Voting Securities of the corporation resulting from or surviving such
merger, reorganization or consolidation in substantially the same proportion as their ownership of
the Voting Securities immediately before such merger, reorganization or consolidation, or (B) a
complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company, or (C) an agreement for the sale or other
disposition of 50% or more of the assets of the Company and a distribution of the proceeds of the
sale to the shareholders; or (iii) the acceptance by shareholders of the Company of shares in a
share exchange, if the shareholders of the Company immediately before such share exchange do not or
will not own directly or indirectly following such share exchange own more than fifty percent
(50%) of the combined voting power of the outstanding Voting Securities of the corporation
resulting from or surviving such share exchange in substantially the same proportion as the
ownership of the Voting Securities outstanding immediately before such share exchange. |
|
(3) |
|
Termination by majority vote of the Board of Directors, without cause. The payment is not
due upon a termination based on the inability of Mr. Paolino to perform his duties for 120
consecutive days because of illness,
or termination based on Mr. Paolino causing $500,000 or more in expenses to the Company due to Mr.
Paolino engaging in willful misconduct or a felony. |
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|
|
|
(4) |
|
If the Change of Control Payment was made to Mr. Paolino, the Board of Directors could
have terminated him without any further payment. |
|
(5) |
|
If the Company required Mr. Paolino to perform his duties from an office more than a
fifty mile radius from Fort Lauderdale, Florida or changed Mr. Paolinos duties and authority as
the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paolino could have terminated his Employment Agreement,
and the Company would have been obligated to pay Mr. Paolino 2.99 times Mr. Paolinos average total
compensation (base salary plus any bonuses plus the value of any option award, valued using the
Black Scholes formula) over the past five years. The stated amount was calculated based on Mr.
Paolinos average total compensation over the past five years as of December 31, 2007. |
|
(6) |
|
Payment is due (Retention Payment) on the occurrence of a Change of Control Event plus
Mr. Paolino no longer serving as the Companys Chief Executive Officer, either before or after the
Change of Control Event. |
|
(7) |
|
Payment is the amount of the Named Executive Officers then current annual base salary.
The named Executives current base salary as of December 31, 2007 is $230,000. |
|
(8) |
|
The payment is not due upon a termination based on the inability of the Named Executive
Officer to perform his duties for 120 consecutive days because of illness or termination or based
on the Named Executive Officer being terminated for Cause. Cause is the Named Executive Officer
committing fraud, misrepresentation, theft or embezzlement against the Company, conviction of a
felony, material intentional violations of the Companys policies or a material breach by the Named
Executive Officer of his Employment Agreement. The Company does not have the right to terminate
without cause, until the Retention Payment has been paid (see footnote 6 above). |
|
(9) |
|
If the Company breaches or defaults the Named Executive Officers Employment Agreement,
the Named Executive Officer may terminate his Employment Agreement and the Company is then
obligated to pay the Named Executive Officer his then annual base salary. Upon termination by the
Named Executive Officers upon a breach by the Company, the Company remains obligated to pay the
Retention Payment, if it would have become due but for the breach or default of the Company. |
|
(10) |
|
Assumes exercise of all in-the-money stock options for which vesting accelerated at $2.03
per share (the closing price of the Companys common stock on December 31, 2007). |
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Grants of Stock Options
The following table sets forth certain information concerning individual grants of stock options to
the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All other Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant Date |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Fair Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities |
|
|
of Option |
|
|
Stock and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Awards per |
|
|
Option |
|
Name |
|
Grant Date |
|
|
Options |
|
|
Share |
|
|
Awards |
|
|
Louis D. Paolino, Jr. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gregory M. Krzemien |
|
|
2/12/2007 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.73 |
|
|
$ |
111,726 |
|
Robert M. Kramer |
|
|
2/12/2007 |
|
|
|
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.73 |
|
|
$ |
111,726 |
|
Ronald R. Pirollo |
|
|
2/12/2007 |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
$ |
2.73 |
|
|
$ |
46,553 |
|
On July 30, 2008, as part of hiring Mr. Raefield, the Compensation Committee awarded Mr. Raefield a
vested option for 250,000 shares of the Companys Common Stock. The option is exercisable at $1.50
per share. The black-scholes value of the awarded option was $235,824. The median long term
incentive compensation of chief executive officers, as set forth in the Hay 2007 Report was
$243,257. Mr. Raefield insisted on a 250,000 initial option award as part of his employment
package. The Compensation Committee believed that the option award was warranted due to the award
being below the median of long term incentive compensation granted to chief executive officers, as
stated in the Hay 2007 Report, a compensation study for the Chief Executive Officer position from
the Hay Group dated December 12, 2007. Mr. Raefields total direct compensation under his
employment agreement was below the median total direct compensation market consensus for chief
executive officers, as set forth in the Hay 2007 Report.
Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien were each awarded an option for 40,000 shares on March 25, 2008 at a
per share exercise price of $1.44 per share, vesting one half immediately and the balance one year
from the date of grant. The black-scholes value of the option for 40,000 shares was $31,459.
According to a report of the Hay Group finalized on March 31, 2008, the value of the option was
below the median of long term incentive compensation received by chief financial officers and
executive vice presidents/general counsels. The Compensation Committee in an effort to conserve
cash decided not to increase the base salaries of Mr. Krzemien or Mr. Kramer for 2008. The
Compensation Committee decided that an award of options would be appropriate to provide incentive
for Mr. Krzemien and Mr. Kramer for 2008.
Mr. Paolinos Employment Contract provided that he was to receive an option grant within five days
of August 21, 2007, based on a market assessment. The amount of option shares which were required
to be granted are determined by the Companys Compensation Committee, based on a current
compensation study of the Chief Executive Officer position. The amount of option shares, at time of
grant, plus the $450,000 annual compensation paid to Mr. Paolino, is to equal no less than the
market consensus total direct compensation amount paid by comparable companies to their chief
executive officers, as set forth in a compensation study to be obtained by the Compensation
Committee. The Compensation Committee obtained the Hay 2007 Report on December 12, 2007. The Hay
2007 Report indicated that the median market consensus for Total Direct Compensation was $722,834
and the 75th percentile market consensus for total direct compensation was $970,238. The
Compensation Committee decided to award Mr. Paolino with an amount of options that would equal
$335,800 in black-scholes value. On February 22, 2008, Mr. Paolino was issued 300,000 options in
satisfaction of the employment contract obligation. Mr. Paolino objected to the size of the option
grant, taking the position that an option for more shares should have been granted. To satisfy the
objection of Mr. Paolino; the Company issued Mr. Paolino an additional option for 35,000 shares on
March 25, 2008. Both options were fully vested on the date of the grant. The option agreements
relating to the two option grants, provided that the options may only be exercised within ninety
days after a termination for cause, as defined
under the option agreements. The Company has taken the position that Mr. Paolino was terminated
for cause, as defined in the option agreements and that the two described options are no longer
exercisable.
Aggregated Option and Warrant Exercises in Last Fiscal Year
The following table sets forth certain information regarding stock options held by the Named
Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, including the number of
exercisable and un-exercisable stock options as of December 31, 2007 by grant. No options were
exercised by any of the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
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|
Number of |
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|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
Securities |
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|
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Underlying |
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|
Underlying |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unexercised |
|
|
Unexercised |
|
|
Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Options |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option |
|
|
|
(#) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Expiration |
|
Name |
|
Exercisable |
|
|
Unexercisable |
|
|
($) |
|
|
Grant Date |
|
|
Date |
|
Louis D. Paolino, Jr. |
|
|
(1) 5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.56 |
|
|
|
10/18/2000 |
|
|
|
10/18/2010 |
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|
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(2) 7,500 |
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2.36 |
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4/4/2002 |
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4/4/2012 |
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(1) 150,000 |
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1.32 |
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7/14/2003 |
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7/14/2013 |
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(2) 568,182 |
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4.21 |
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11/2/2004 |
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11/2/2014 |
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(2) 14,000 |
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5.35 |
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11/19/2004 |
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11/19/2014 |
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(2) 150,000 |
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5.35 |
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11/19/2004 |
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11/19/2014 |
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(2) 15,000 |
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2.64 |
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10/31/2005 |
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10/31/2015 |
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(2)150,000 |
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2.40 |
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3/23/2006 |
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3/23/2016 |
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(2) 450,000 |
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2.30 |
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8/21/2006 |
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8/21/2016 |
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Gregory M. Krzemien (3) |
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62,500 |
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5.38 |
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3/26/1999 |
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3/26/2009 |
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50,000 |
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1.38 |
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3/30/2001 |
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3/30/2011 |
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37,500 |
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2.36 |
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4/4/2002 |
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4/4/2012 |
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150,000 |
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1.32 |
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7/14/2003 |
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7/14/2013 |
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50,000 |
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5.35 |
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11/19/2004 |
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11/19/2014 |
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60,000 |
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2.40 |
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3/23/2006 |
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3/23/2016 |
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40,000 |
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20,000 |
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2.73 |
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2/12/2007 |
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2/12/2017 |
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Robert M. Kramer (4) |
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81,395 |
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5.38 |
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3/26/1999 |
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3/26/2009 |
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18,605 |
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11.00 |
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12/27/1999 |
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12/27/2009 |
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5,000 |
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2.56 |
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10/18/2000 |
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10/18/2010 |
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50,000 |
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5.38 |
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3/30/2001 |
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3/30/2011 |
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37,500 |
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2.36 |
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4/4/2002 |
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4/4/2012 |
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150,000 |
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1.32 |
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7/14/2003 |
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7/14/2013 |
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37,500 |
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4.21 |
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11/2/2004 |
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11/2/2014 |
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75,000 |
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5.35 |
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11/19/2004 |
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11/19/2014 |
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75,000 |
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2.40 |
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3/23/2016 |
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3/23/2016 |
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40,000 |
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20,000 |
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2.73 |
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2/12/2007 |
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2/12/2017 |
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(1) |
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Fully vested option. |
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(2) |
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The option agreement relating to the option grant provided that the option grant may only be
exercised within ninety days after a termination for cause. The Company has taken the
position that Mr. Paolino was terminated for cause, as defined in the option agreement, and
that the described option is no longer exercisable. |
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(3) |
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All options are fully vested, except for the option for 60,000 shares granted on February 12,
2007; 20,000 shares vested immediately, 20,000 shares vested on February 12, 2008 and 20,000
will vest on February 12, 2009. |
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(4) |
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All options are fully vested, except for the option for the option for 60,000 shares granted
on February 12, 2007; 20,000 shares vested immediately, 20,000 shares vested on February 12,
2008 and 20,000 will vest on February 12, 2009 |
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THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF MACE
Beneficial Ownership
The following beneficial ownership table sets forth information as of October 15, 2008 regarding
ownership of shares of Mace common stock by the following persons:
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each person who is known to Mace to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding
shares of Mace common stock, based upon Maces records or the records of the SEC; |
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each Named Executive Officer; and |
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all directors and executive officers of Mace, as a group. |
Unless otherwise indicated, to Maces knowledge, all persons listed on the beneficial ownership
table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to their shares of Mace common
stock. Shares of Mace common stock subject to options or warrants exercisable within 60 days of
October 15, 2008 are considered outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership
of the person holding such options or warrants, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the
percentage ownership of any other person.
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Amount and Nature of |
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Percentage of |
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Common Stock |
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Beneficial Owner |
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Ownership |
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Owned (1) |
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Lawndale Capital Management, LLC |
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1,574,479 |
(2) |
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9.6 |
% |
591 Redwood Highway, Suite 2345 |
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Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
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Ancora Capital, Inc. |
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1,327,500 |
(3) |
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8.1 |
% |
One Chagrin Highlands |
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2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 300 |
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Cleveland, Ohio 44122 |
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr. |
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1,045,958 |
(4) |
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6.3 |
% |
2626 Del Mar Place |
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 |
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Robert M. Kramer |
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669,539 |
(5) |
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3.9 |
% |
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Gregory M. Krzemien |
|
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495,250 |
(6) |
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2.9 |
% |
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Mark S. Alsentzer |
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422,500 |
(7) |
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2.5 |
% |
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Dennis R. Raefield |
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275,000 |
(8) |
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1.6 |
% |
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Constantine N. Papadakis, PhD. |
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127,500 |
(9) |
|
|
* |
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Gerald T. LaFlamme |
|
|
15,000 |
(10) |
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|
* |
|
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John C. Mallon |
|
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15,000 |
(11) |
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|
* |
|
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All current directors and
executive officers as a group (7
persons) |
|
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2,019,789 |
(12) |
|
|
11.2 |
% |
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|
* |
|
Less than 1% of the outstanding shares of Mace common stock. |
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(1) |
|
Percentage calculation is based on 16,465,253 shares outstanding on October 15, 2008. |
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(2) |
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According to their Schedule 13D Amendment 7 filed with the SEC on October 16, 2007,
consists of 1,574,479 shares to which Lawndale Capital Management, LLC (Lawndale) has shared
voting and dispositive power. The Schedule 13D was filed jointly by Lawndale, Andrew Shapiro and
Diamond A. Partners, L.P. (Diamond). Lawndale is the investment advisor to and the general
partner of Diamond, which is an investment limited partnership. Mr. Shapiro is the sole manager of
Lawndale. Mr. Shapiro is also deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power with respect to
the shares reported as beneficially owned by Lawndale. Diamond has shared voting and dispositive
power with respect to 1,241,038 shares of the Company. |
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(3) |
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According to its Schedule 13D Amendment 4 filed with the SEC on January 14, 2008, Ancora Group,
which includes Ancora Capital, Inc.; Ancora Securities, Inc., the main subsidiary of Ancora
Capital, Inc.; Ancora Advisors, LLC; Ancora Trust, the master trust for the Ancora Mutual Funds;
Ancora Foundation, a private foundation; Merlin Partners, an investment limited partnership; and
various owners and employees of the aforementioned entities have aggregate beneficial ownership of
1,327,700 shares. Ancora Securities, Inc. is registered as a broker/dealer with the SEC and the
National Association of Securities Dealers. Ancora Advisors, LLC is registered as an investment
advisor with the SEC under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, as amended. The Ancora Trust,
which includes Ancora Income Fund, Ancora Equity Fund, Ancora Special Opportunity Fund, Ancora
Homeland Security Fund and Ancora Bancshares, are registered with the SEC as investment companies
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Mr. Richard Barone is the controlling
shareholder of Ancora Capital, controls 31% of Ancora Advisors, LLC owns approximately 15% of Merlin Partners, and is Chairman of and has an ownership
interest in the various Ancora Funds. Ancora Advisors, LLC has the power to dispose of the shares
owned by the investment clients for which it acts as advisor, including Merlin Partners, for which
it is also the General Partner, and the Ancora Mutual Funds. Ancora Advisors, LLC disclaims
beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Ancora
Securities, Inc. acts as the agent for its various clients and has neither the power to vote nor
the power to dispose of the shares. Ancora Securities, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership of such
shares. All entities named herein each disclaim membership in a Group within the meaning of
Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated there under. |
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(4) |
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Includes options to purchase 155,000 shares. |
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(5) |
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Includes options to purchase 590,000 shares. |
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(6) |
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Includes options to purchase 470,000 shares. |
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(7) |
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Includes options to purchase 122,500 shares. Does not include 200,000 shares that Mr.
Alsentzer delivered to Argyll Equities, LLC (Argyll), as collateral for a $600,000 loan obtained
by Mr. Alsentzer on April 27, 2004 (Pledged Shares). Mr. Alsentzer has advised the Company that
the shares were delivered in street name. By letter dated May 4, 2005, Mr. Alsentzer requested
that Argyll confirm in writing that the Pledged Shares were in Argylls possession and being held
as collateral, under the terms of Mr. Alsentzers agreement with Argyll. To date, Mr. Alsentzer has
not received the requested confirmation or any notice of default from Argyll. Based on the
information the Company has received, the Company has decided not to allow Mr. Alsentzer to vote
the 200,000 shares. |
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(8) |
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Includes options to purchase 265,000 shares. |
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(9) |
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Includes options to purchase 117,500 shares. |
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(10) |
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Represents options to purchase 15,000 shares. |
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(11) |
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Includes options to purchase 15,000 shares. |
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(12) |
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See Notes 1 and 5 through 11 above. |
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires Maces directors and executive officers, as well as
persons beneficially owning more than 10% of Maces outstanding shares of common stock and certain
other holders of such shares (collectively, Covered Persons), to file with the Commission and the
NASDAQ Stock Market, within specified time periods, initial reports of ownership, and subsequent
reports of changes in ownership, of common stock and other equity securities of Mace. Based upon
Maces review of copies of such reports furnished to it and upon representations of Covered Persons
that no other reports were required, to Maces knowledge, all of the Section 16(a) filings required
to be made by the Covered Persons with respect to 2007 were made on a timely basis, except the
initial Form 3 filings of Gerald T. LaFlamme, John C. Mallon, and Dennis R. Raefield, due within 10
days of joining the Board of Directors, were filed late.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
The Companys Security Segment leases manufacturing and office space under a five-year lease with
Vermont Mill, Inc. (Vermont Mill). Vermont Mill is controlled by Jon E. Goodrich, a former
director and current employee of the Company. In November 2004, the Company exercised an option to
continue the lease through November 2009 at a rate of $10,576 per month. The Company believes that
the lease rate is lower than lease rates charged for similar properties in the Bennington, Vermont
area. On July 22, 2002, the lease was amended to provide Mace the option and right to cancel the
lease with proper notice and a payment equal to six months of the then current rent for the leased
space occupied by Mace. Rent expense under this lease was $127,000 for years ending December 31,
2006 and 2007.
The Companys Audit Committee Charter, Section IV.E (vi), provides that the Audit Committee
annually reviews all existing related party transactions or other conflicts of interest that exist
between employees and directors and the Company. The Audit Committee Charter also requires that the
Audit Committee review all proposed related party transactions. As provided in Section IV.E (iv) of
the Audit Committee Charter, the Company may not enter into a related party transaction, unless the
transaction is first approved by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee Charter is in writing and
is available for review on the Companys website at www.mace.com, under the Investor
Relations heading. The current members of the Audit Committee are Gerald T. LaFlamme, Constantine
N. Papadakis, Ph.D., and Mark Alsentzer. When reviewing related party transactions, the Audit
Committee considers the benefit to the Company of the transaction and whether the transaction
furthers the Companys interest. The decisions of the Audit Committee are set forth in writing in
the minutes of the meetings of the Audit Committee.
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Deadline For Stockholder Proposals
July 6, 2009 is the deadline for stockholders to submit proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the
Exchange Act for inclusion in Maces Proxy Statement for Maces 2009 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. If any stockholder proposal is submitted after September 19, 2009, the Proxy holders
will be allowed to use their discretionary voting authority when the proposal is raised at the 2009
Annual Meeting without any discussion of the matter in the Proxy Statement for that meeting.
Stockholder Access Policy
Stockholders who wish to communicate with directors should do so by writing to the Companys
Secretary, Robert M. Kramer, at the Companys offices at 240 Gibraltar Road, Suite 220,
Pennsylvania Business Campus, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044. The Secretary of the Company reviews all
such correspondence and regularly forwards to the Board a summary of all such correspondence and
copies of all correspondence that, in the opinion of the Secretary, deals with the functions of the
Board or Board committees or that he otherwise determines requires their attention. Directors may
at any time review all correspondence received by the Company that is addressed to members of the
Board and request copies of any such correspondence. Concerns relating to accounting, internal
controls or auditing matters will be brought to the attention of the Companys Audit Committee.
Maces Annual Report
A copy of Maces 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders (including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, with
financial statements and schedules, but excluding exhibits) accompanies this Proxy Statement, but
it is not to be regarded as proxy solicitation material. Upon request and with the payment of a
reasonable fee, Mace will furnish to record and beneficial holders of its common stock copies of
exhibits to the Form 10-K. Direct all requests for copies of the above materials to Eduardo
Nieves, Investor Relations, at the offices of Mace set forth on page 1 of this Proxy Statement.
Householding of Proxy Materials
Certain stockholders who share the same address may receive only one copy of the Proxy Statement
and Maces 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders in accordance with a notice delivered from such
stockholders bank, broker or other holder of record, unless the applicable bank, broker or other
holder of record received contrary instructions. This practice, known as householding, is
designed to reduce printing and postage costs. Stockholders owning their shares through a bank,
broker or other holder of record who wish to either discontinue or commence householding may
request or discontinue householding, or may request a separate copy of the Proxy Statement or
Maces 2007 Annual Report to Stockholders, either by contacting their bank, broker or other holder
of record at the telephone number or address provided in the above referenced notice, or contacting
the Company by telephone at (215) 259-5671 or in writing at 240 Gibraltar Road, Suite 220, Horsham,
Pennsylvania 19044, Attention: Secretary. Stockholders who are requesting to commence or
discontinue householding should provide their name, the name of their broker, bank or other record
holder and their account information.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
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/s/ Robert M. Kramer
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Robert M. Kramer, Secretary |
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Horsham, Pennsylvania
October 27, 2008
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