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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1570
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 495-4460 |
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Date: December 14, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM, Eastern Time
Location:
Las Olas City Centre
401 East Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
To Mace Security International, Inc. Stockholders:
We invite you to attend our 2007 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 six directors to the Board of Directors for one-year terms. The Board has
nominated for election Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Mark S. Alsentzer, Constantine N. Papadakis,
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Ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Maces
registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2007. |
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.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on November 2, 2007 can vote at the Annual
Meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the Annual Meeting.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION |
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About This Proxy Solicitation |
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About the Annual Meeting |
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THE PROPOSALS |
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Proposal 1. Election of Directors |
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Proposal 2. Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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Audit Fees and Related Matters |
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Presence of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS |
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About the Board and its Committees |
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Meetings of Board and its Committees During 2006 |
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Director Attendance at Annual Meetings |
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Nominating Committee |
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Audit Committee |
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Audit Committee Report |
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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation |
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Executive Officers |
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
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Executive Compensation Discussion and Analysis |
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Compensation Committee Report |
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Executive Compensation Table |
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Employment Agreement |
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Gregory M. Krzemien, Employment Agreement |
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Robert M. Kramer, Employment Agreement |
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Ronald R. Pirollo, Employment Agreement |
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Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control |
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Aggregated Option and Warrant Exercises in Last Fiscal Year |
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THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF MACE |
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Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions |
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Deadline For Stockholder Proposals |
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Stockholder Access Policy |
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401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1570
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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PROXY STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Board of Directors is soliciting proxies to be used at the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
of Mace Security International, Inc. (Mace or the Company) to be held on Friday, December 14,
2007 at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, at the Las Olas City Centre, 401 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Mace will begin mailing this proxy statement and the enclosed form of
proxy on or about November 6, 2007 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.
About This Proxy Solicitation
This proxy solicitation has two parts: the proxy card and this proxy statement.
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 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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The Proposals |
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The Principal Stockholders of Mace |
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Mace will bear the cost for 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 Friday, December 14, 2007, at 11:00
AM, Eastern Time, at the Las Olas City Centre, 401 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
33301.
Record Date The Board has fixed the close of business on November 2, 2007 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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election of six directors; and |
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ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as
Maces independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2007. |
Other Matters There were no stockholder proposals submitted for the Annual Meeting for
inclusion in this Proxy. 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 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 November 2, 2007 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 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1570, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
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 November 2, 2007. 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 six 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 2007. 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 six 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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Louis D. Paolino, Jr.
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Mark S. Alsentzer
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Gerald T. LaFlamme |
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Mark S. Alsentzer, Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., Matthew J. Paolino,
Dennis R. Raefield and Burton Segal currently serve on the Board of Directors. Burton Segal and
Matthew J. Paolino have not been nominated for election.
Lawndale Capital Management, LLC (Lawndale Capital) had threatened to conduct a proxy contest at
the 2007 Annual Shareholder Meeting to elect four individuals selected by Lawndale Capital (two of
the four were Mr. Raefield and Mr. LaFlamme) and to adopt a Bylaw change which would amend the
criteria used by the Company to determine the independence of a director. Discussions between
the Company and Lawndale Capital were held but no resolution was reached. The Board of Directors,
hoping to avoid an expensive proxy contest and believing it was in the best interests of the
Company, advised Lawndale Capital that the Company would be taking the following actions:
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adopting an amendment to its Bylaws providing that at least two thirds of the
Board of Directors shall be independent, and listing criteria to be used by the
Company to determine the independence of a director, including certain familial
relationships and relationships with the Company that would prohibit a director
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amending the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines to provide that the
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expanding the Board of Directors from five to six members and appointing Dennis
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nominating the six directors currently standing for election as the Companys
director slate to be elected at the 2007 Annual Stockholders Meeting. |
Lawndale Capital notified the Company that if the Company took the four actions listed above,
Lawndale Capital would not conduct a proxy contest. The Company took the first three actions
listed above on October 16, 2007 and nominated the six directors on November 5, 2007.
Of the six directors who have been nominated, Mr. Raefield and Gerald LaFlamme were recommended by
Lawndale, John C. Mallon was submitted to the Companys Nominating Committee by Louis Paolino, Jr.,
Maces Chief Executive Officer and the remaining three of nominees are current Board members, Mark
Alsentzer, Dr. Constantine Papadakis and Louis D. Paolino, Jr. All nominees have agreed to be
nominated to stand for election at the 2007 Annual Meeting. Both Mr. Raefields and Mr. LaFlammes
agreement to be nominated were given on their understanding that the director slate would be those
individuals which have been nominated.
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President and Chief Executive Officer of Mace |
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Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
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Director, U.S. Plastic Lumber Corporation (a plastic lumber and recycling company) |
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President and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Plastic Lumber Corporation (a plastic lumber and
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Vice President of Republic Environmental System, Inc. (an environmental
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Bankruptcy Code. At the time of the
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director of Mace, was Chairman, President
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Plastic Lumber Corporation. Mr. Alsentzer
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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
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President of Edge Integration Systems, Inc. (a manufacturer of security access control systems) |
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President of Rosslare Security Products, Inc.
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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 Honeywell, Inc. that manufactured access control systems) |
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Gerald T. LaFlamme |
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Senior Vice President and CFO of Davidson Communities, LLC (a regional home builder) |
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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 broker
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Editor and Publisher of Mallons Security Investing and Mallons Security Report
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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 is the Chairman of the Board of IBI Armored Services, Inc., and is a
Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Good Harbor Partners Acquisition Corporation |
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the election of Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Mark S.
Alsentzer, Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., Dennis R. Raefield, Gerald T. LaFlamme, and John C.
Mallon 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 2007.
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 2007, 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 2007.
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, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002, 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 $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 filed during 2006 through
May 31, 2007. The Company was billed $492,228, by Grant Thornton LLP for the audit of Maces annual
financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, and for the review of the
financial statements included in Maces Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q filed during 2005.
Tax Fees The Company was billed $64,553 and $54,008 for tax compliance services rendered by Grant
Thornton LLP during 2006 and 2005, respectively. The services provided were aiding the Company in
the preparation of federal, state and local tax returns.
All Other Fees. The Company did not incur any other fees during 2006 or 2005.
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 2005 and 2006 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, will have the opportunity to
make a statement at the Annual Meeting, if they desire to do so, and 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 six directors: Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Mark S. Alsentzer,
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., Matthew J. Paolino, Burton Segal and Dennis Raefield. Each
director position is elected annually for a one-year term.
Mace has Corporate Governance Guidelines, which were adopted by the Board and provide that,
commencing with the 2007 Annual Stockholders Meeting, two-thirds of the Companys directors should
be independent. Prior to the 2007 Annual Stockholders Meeting a majority of directors were
required to 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. After the
2007 Annual Stockholders Meeting, the Board of Directors will determine a directors independence
using the criteria set forth in Section 3.14 of the Companys Bylaws which sets forth certain
familial relationships and relationships with the Company that prohibit a director from being
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, Dr. Papadakis, Burt Segal and Dennis Raefield are
independent under the rules of the NASDAQ Global Market. The Board has also determined that
Messrs. Alsentzer, Dr. Papadakis, Dennis R. Raefield, Gerald T. LaFlamme and John C. Mallon are
independent 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 2006
Maces Board of Directors held fourteen formal meetings during 2006. Committees of the Board of
Directors held twenty three formal meeting during 2006. 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 2006 as independent directors, without minutes being taken.
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The following chart describes the composition and functions of the Board committees.
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BOARD COMMITTEES |
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2006 |
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Audit
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Burton Segal*
Mark S. Alsentzer
Constantine N. 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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Burton Segal
Mark S. Alsentzer
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.*
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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 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan.
Administers Maces 1999 Stock Option Plan.
Administers director compensation. |
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Nominating
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Burton Segal
Mark S. Alsentzer*
Constantine N. 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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Governance
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Burton Segal*
Mark S. Alsentzer
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
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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. |
* 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, 2006,
other than Louis D. Paolino, Jr. whose compensation is described on page 15 of this proxy
statement.
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Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D |
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42,000 |
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34,002 |
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76,002 |
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Mark Alsentzer |
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41,000 |
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34,002 |
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75,002 |
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Burton Segal |
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$ |
32,000 |
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25,643 |
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$ |
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57,643 |
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Matthew Paolino (3) |
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$ |
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25,643 |
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25,643 |
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The fees earned and paid in cash to the named Directors for their service in 2006 includes
a special fee regarding the immigration investigation conducted by the Audit Committee in 2006
as follows: Mark Alsentzer-$25,000; Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.- $25,000; and Burton
Segal-$15,000. |
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The aggregate options outstanding at December 31, 2006 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 Statement for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2006. The amounts in this column reflect the dollar amount
recognized, in accordance with 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, 2006. 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. |
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For year ended December 31, 2006, Mr. Matthew Paolino received a $45,000 salary as a Vice
President of the Company and did not receive any Directors fees. |
For the year 2006, the Board of Directors approved the following fees to be paid to Directors who
are not employees of the Company with respect to their calendar year 2006 service: an annual
retainer fee of $10,000, prorated for partial years of service; a $1,000 per day meeting fee for
physical attendance at Board of Director and related Committee meetings; and a grant of 15,000
options at the close of market on October 31, 2005, which vested immediately, to each Director
including employee Directors.
For the year 2007, the Board of Directors, after review of a report of Compensation Resources, Inc.
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 of Director or Committee
meeting attended in person; a $500 fee to each non-employee Director for each Board of Director 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 grants vested immediately and had a grant date fair market value of $25,643.
Director Attendance at Annual Meetings
The Company encourages all of its directors to attend the Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Last year, all five directors attended the Companys 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is composed of all independent directors. 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.
In connection with the election of directors at the 2007 Annual Meeting, Lawndale Capital
Management, LLC, a shareholder, recommended that the following individuals be considered for
nomination: Dennis R. Raefield, Gerald T. LaFlamme, Eugene I. Davis, and Philip B. Livingston.
The Nominating Committee chose to nominate Dennis R. Raefield and Gerald T. LaFlamme.
Audit Committee
The Board has an Audit Committee. The charter of the Audit Committee is posted on the Companys
website at www.mace.com. All members of the Audit Committee are independent directors within the
meaning of the rules of the NASDAQ Global Market. In addition, 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 SEC. The Board has also determined that Burton Segal, who
serves as Chairperson 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, 2006
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
Burton Segal, Chairman
Mark S. Alsentzer
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
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Compensation Committee
The Board has a Compensation Committee. 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 year ended December 31, 2006
consisted of directors Burton Segal, Mark Alsentzer, and Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D. No
executive officer of Mace served as a director or compensation committee member of any entity
of which Messrs. Segal, Alsentzer or Papadakis was an executive officer or director.
Executive Officers
The current Executive Officers of the Company are Louis D. Paolino Jr., Chief Executive Officer,
Gregory M. Krzemien, Chief Financial Officer, and Robert M. Kramer, Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Ronald Pirollo was the Chief Accounting Officer and
Corporate Controller during 2006. Mr. Pirollo resigned on July 25, 2007.
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The current Executive Officers are as follows:
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr.
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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 and the Executive Officers
during 2006 appears below.
Louis D. Paolino, Jr. has served as the Chairman of the Board, President and Principal Executive
Officer of the Company since May 1999. From June 1996 through December 1998, Mr. Paolino served as
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Environmental Services,
Inc. Prior thereto, he was President of Soil Remediation of Philadelphia, Inc., a company engaged
in the business of treating contaminated soil. From September 1993 to June 1996, Mr. Paolino
served as a Vice President of USA Waste Services, Inc. From November 1995 to January 1996, Mr.
Paolino served on the Board of Directors of Metal Management, Inc., formerly known as General
Parametrics Corp., a publicly traded company. Mr. Paolino received a B.S. in Civil Engineering
from Drexel University. Mr. Paolino is the brother of Matthew J. Paolino.
Gregory M. Krzemien has served as the Principal 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
Executive 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 of the following executive officers (the
Executive Officers):
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr., the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President; |
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Controller, during 2006. Mr. Pirollo resigned on July 25, 2007. |
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 that executive
compensation tied to the execution of a sound business strategy achieves stockholder value. 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 critical in 2006, as the Company was in the process of selling
its car washes and focusing its energy on the Security Segment. The Compensation Committee
believes that the entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Paolino and his executive team is critical to the
success of Mace. The Compensation Committee also recognizes the importance of continuity of
management through the time of transition.
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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 group is different from the companies
used for the five year cumulative return graph in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal
year ended December 31, 2006. The reason for this is that the Company has business
competitors with whom we benchmark against for financial performance, but also has business
and talent competitors against whom we benchmark for pay purposes. The comparator group is
broader then the peer group used in the Stock Performance Graph.
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The comparator companies are: |
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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 |
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 |
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Waste Services, Inc. |
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In addition to the comparator group above, Compensation Resources, Inc., the Companys compensation
consultant, 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.
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. 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 compensation policies for outside directors; and |
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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
Committee by the CEO. |
During July 2006, the Committee retained the firm of Compensation Resources, Inc. 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
Compensation Resources, Inc. is to provide independent, third party advice and expertise in
executive compensation issues.
Overall Program Components. The key components of Maces 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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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
and/or time-based vesting requirements; |
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Change in control arrangements that are designed to retain executives and provide
continuity of management in the event of an actual or threatened change of control; |
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Special awards and/or bonuses for duties that are above and beyond the normal scope of
duties for a given executive; and |
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Perquisites and benefits. |
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.
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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 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 2006 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 are generally targeted slightly
above the median of the competitive market for Mr. Paolino and slightly under the median for the
other Executive Officers. 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 may have base salaries below the market median;
similarly, an executive who has significant experience and tenure and has demonstrated sustained
superior performance over time may have salaries above the 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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Where not specified by contract, salaries are generally reviewed annually.
Fiscal Year 2006 Base Salary Decisions. Among the named Executive Officers, Mr. Paolino, Mr.
Krzemien, and Mr. Kramer are employed pursuant to agreements described under Employment Agreements
below. Mr. Paolinos salary was changed during fiscal year 2006 after a compensation analysis was
conducted in July and August of 2006. His salary was changed from $400,000 to $450,000. The
competitive market was utilized in this analysis, and the data showed that cash compensation (base
salary and cash bonus) for this 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. Between September and December 2006, additional compensation analyses were performed for
Mr. Krzemiens position, Mr. Kramers position and Mr. Pirollos position. As a result
of these studies, the base salary of Mr. Krzemien 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 their individual performance. 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 for annual results. It is the opinion of the Compensation Committee and management that
due to the current nature of the business, and the exit from the car wash segment, that 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 that focuses on key financial, operational, and individual goals,
when the business model stabilizes. Implementation of a formal incentive plan may occur in 2008.
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Currently, Mr. Paolino is 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). The Committee believes that the Company is saving 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 brings his special skills
and abilities to the Company, and he will be rewarded appropriately for those skills.
The Compensation Committee has discretion to provide bonuses to the Executive Officers for
exceptional results, special circumstances, and other non-quantitative measures. In 2006, no
annual bonuses, special awards or recognition were granted by the Compensation Committee, and none
of the Executive Officers received any annual incentive payments. Mr. Paolino, by contract, was
eligible for the Transaction Bonus, but none was paid in 2006.
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 close 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.
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
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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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Except for inducement grants for new employees, Executive Officers recommend an award of
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The grant date of the stock options is always the date of the issuance of the Option
Agreement for the grant, which date is shortly after the date the Compensation Committee
authorizes the grant. |
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The exercise price is the closing price of the underlying common stock on the date the
option is 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, and will not reduce the exercise price of stock
options (except in connection with adjustments to reflect
recapitalizations, stock or extraordinary dividends, stock splits, mergers, spin-offs and similar
events permitted by the relevant plan) without shareholder approval. New option grants to
Executive Officers normally have a term of ten years.
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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 2006 Stock Option Decisions. In fiscal 2006, the Compensation Committee awarded
long-term compensation to Executive Officers pursuant to the program described above resulting in
the awards of stock options identified in the Grant of Plan Based Awards Table.
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.
On March 1, 2006, the Compensation Committee authorized stock options for Mr. Paolino, Mr. Kramer,
Mr. Krzemien and Mr. Pirollo which were issued on March 23, 2006. The options were authorized as
incentive compensation for their 2005 performance. The executives did not receive an increase in
base salary compensation in 2005. The respective amounts of the options were as follows: Mr.
Paolino-150,000, Mr. Kramer-75,000, Mr. Krzemien-60,000 and Mr. Pirollo-25,000. The options awarded
vested one-third upon issuance, one-third twelve months from issuance and one-third twenty-four
months from issuance. The options fully vest upon a change in control.
Mr. Paolinos August 2006 option grant was based on a market assessment. The value of the options
granted was based on the competitive total direct compensation in the marketplace. The Black
Scholes value of the grant plus his salary is intended to bring Mr. Paolino to an appropriate level
for similarly situated executives. The market study indicated that the 50th percentile
for Total Direct Compensation (Cash Compensation plus Equity) was $1,117,300. The Compensation
Committee decided to award Mr. Paolino with options that would bridge the gap between his $450,000
cash compensation and the $1,117,300 total compensation. This award was 450,000 options. Based on
the Black-Scholes calculation at the time of the grant, this award was estimated to have a value of
approximately $648,000 which was expensed in 2006. The Compensation Committee felt that this would
bring his compensation to just slightly below the comparative market. These options were
immediately exercisable. The intent was to reward Mr. Paolino for his performance, and provide him
with the motivation to stay with the Company and grow the stock price to benefit the shareholders.
It is the intent of the Compensation Committee to review Mr. Paolinos compensation annually during
the term of his agreement and continue to make awards that will keep him in line with the
comparator group.
Between September and December 2006, additional compensation analyses were performed on Mr.
Krzemiens, Mr. Kramers and Mr. Pirollos positions. The 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 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 has entered into change of control arrangements with
Mr. Paolino, Mr. Kramer and Mr. Krzemien in order to encourage them 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. The announced sale of the car washes created a possibility that there could be a
change in control. 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 Compensation Committee believed that it was important to
retain its key executives as the Company transitioned its business.
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Mr. Paolinos change in control payment is linked to the single trigger of a change of
control event. Mr. Paolinos change of control payment is in the amount of 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. If Mr. Paolino is paid the change of control payment, he can be 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 payment of one time 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). 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 receives an additional payment of one time 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.
Additionally, as a further inducement to encourage the continued employment of Mr. Paolino, Mr.
Kramer, Mr. Krzemien and Mr. Pirollo, the options that were issued to them on March 23, 2006, all
vest immediately upon a change of control.
Fiscal Year 2006 Change of Control Decisions. Louis D. Paolino, Jr., in August 2006,
received a new three-year employment contract. Upon a change in control, Mr. Paolino is 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 receives the change of control payment, his employment can then be terminated by the
Company without cause and with no further payment. Prior to a change of control payment, the
Company can 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, 2006
as $3,241,000. On March 1, 2006, the Compensation Committee authorized 150,000 stock options for
Mr. Paolino which was issued on March 23, 2006, as incentive compensation for his 2005 performance.
The options vested one-third upon issuance, one-third twelve months from issuance and one-third
twenty-four months from issuance. The options fully vest upon a change of control. If a change of
control occurred on December 31, 2006, Mr. Paolino would have received $159,590 in value through
the vesting of the options.
Mace currently employs Gregory M. Krzemien, its Principal 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 Principal 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 March 15, 2007, the annual base compensation of Mr.
Krzemien is $230,000. If a change of control occurred and Mr. Paolino were terminated as the
Principal Executive Officer on March 15, 2007, Mr. Krzemien would receive a retention payment of
$230,000. Additionally, if on March 15, 2007, a change in control occurred and Mr. Paolino was
terminated as the Principal Executive Officer, and the Company decides to either terminate Mr.
Krzemien without cause or the Company breaches Mr. Krzemiens employment contract, Mr.
Krzemien would be paid a total of $460,000.
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 Principal 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 March 15, 2007, the annual base compensation of Mr. Kramer
is $230,000. If a change of control occurred and Mr. Paolino were terminated as the Principal
Executive Officer on March 15, 2007, Mr. Kramer would receive a retention payment of $230,000.
Additionally, if on March 15, 2007, a change in control occurred and Mr. Paolino was terminated as
the Principal Executive Officer, and the Company decided to either terminate Mr. Kramer without
cause or the Company breached Mr. Kramers employment contract, Mr. Kramer would be paid a
total of $460,000.
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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 the CEO, the Company allows his assistant to aid him with
his personal business. There is no incremental cost to the Company of allowing Mr. Paolinos
assistant to aid him with his personal business. In fiscal 2006, 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.
Total Compensation. In making decisions with respect to elements of an Executive Officers
compensation, the Compensation Committee considers the total compensation that may be awarded to
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 the other benefits to which the officer is entitled by the agreement, including
compensation payable upon termination of the agreement under a variety of circumstances. 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 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.
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Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors consists of directors Burton Segal,
Mark Alsentzer, and Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D, all 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 of 1933, as amended
(the Securities Act), or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), by
virtue of any general statement in such filing incorporating this 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 Compensation Discussion
and Analysis contained in this Proxy Statement. 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.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors
Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D.
Burton Segal
Mark Alsentzer
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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, Maces Chief Executive Officer and each of the other
most highly compensated executive officers of Mace whose compensation exceeded $100,000 (the Named
Executive Officers) for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr.
Chairman of the
Board, President
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Executive Officer
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417,307 |
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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
Executive Vice
President,
General
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Secretary
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210,000 |
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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
Principal Financial
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Treasurer
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200,000 |
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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 (4)
Chief Accounting
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160,000 |
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23,604 |
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188,689 |
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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, 2006. Additionally, the Company has never issued any stock appreciation
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The amounts in this column reflect the dollar amount recognized for financial statement
reporting purposes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, in accordance with SFAS 123(R)
for all existing stock option awards and thus include amounts from awards granted in and prior
to 2006. 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, 2006. 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 |
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Mr. Paolino receives a car at a lease cost of $1,500 per month and has received a discount of
$8,728 on the purchase of security products from the Company. Mr. Krzemien, Mr. Kramer, and
Mr. Pirollo received reimbursement for certain commuting expenses. Additionally, the Company
allows Mr. Paolinos assistant to aid him with his personal business, which has no incremental
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Employment Agreement
Mace currently employs 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 obtained a Compensation Study from Compensation Resources,
Inc., an independent third party consulting firm prior to entering into the Paolino Employment
Agreement.
The initial base salary under the Paolino Employment Agreement is $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 be awarded within five days of the August 21, 2007 (this award has not yet been made) and the
third options grant (Third Grant) is to be awarded within five days of August 21, 2008. The
amount of shares of the Second Grant and Third Grant (Option Shares) shall be exercisable into is
to be determined by the Companys Compensation Committee, based on a then current compensation
study of the Principal 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 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 shall be fully vested on the date of the
grant.
Under the Paolino Employment Agreement, Mr. Paolino is to receive 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 (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.
Upon termination of employment by the Company without cause or upon a change in control, Mr.
Paolino is 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 receives the change of control bonus, his employment can
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, 2006 as $3,241,000.
Under the Paolino Employment Agreement Mr. Paolino receives a car at a lease cost of $1,500 per
month and Company standard medical and other employee benefits. Mr. Paolino is 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, and will vest one-third on February 12, 2008 and one-third on February 12, 2009.
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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. 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 per month beginning 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.
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, and will vest 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. 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 on-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 during all of 2006. Mr. Pirollo 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 ($180,000) upon the occurrence of both of the
following while Mr. Pirollo was an employee: (a) Louis D. Paolino, Jr. no longer serving as the
Companys Chief Executive Officer and (b) an event constituting a change in control of the Company
as defined in the Retention Agreement. The Retention Agreement is no longer in effect as Mr.
Pirollo is no longer an employee of the Company.
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control
For a description of compensation that would become payable under existing arrangements in the
event of a change of control or termination of each named executive officers employment
under several different circumstances, see the discussion under Fiscal Year 2006 Change of
Control Decisions in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis Sub-Section which is part of
the Executive Compensation Section of this Proxy Statement. The following table quantifies the
amounts payable upon a change of control or the termination of each of the current Executive
Officers.
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Change of Control Payment and Termination Payments Louis D. Paolino, Jr., Chief Executive Officer
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Acceleration of Option |
Event Triggering Payment |
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Severance Payment(1) |
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Awards(10) |
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Change of Control(2) |
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$ |
3,241,000 |
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$ |
16,000 |
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Termination by Company before Change of Control(3) |
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$ |
3,241,000 |
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$ |
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Termination by Company after Change of Control
Payment(4) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Termination by Mr. Paolino(5) |
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$ |
3,241,000 |
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$ |
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Change of Control Payment and Termination Payments Gregory Krzemien, Chief Financial Officer
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Acceleration of Option |
Event Triggering Payment |
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Severance Payment(7) |
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Awards (10) |
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Change of Control and Mr. Paolino ceasing to be CEO(2)(6) |
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$ |
230,000 |
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$ |
8,000 |
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Termination by Company without Cause(8) |
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$ |
230,000 |
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$ |
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Termination by Mr. Krzemien(9) |
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$ |
230,000 |
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$ |
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Change of Control Payment and Termination Payments Robert M. Kramer, Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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Acceleration of Option |
Event Triggering Payment |
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Severance Payment(7) |
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Awards (10) |
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Change of Control and Mr. Paolino
ceasing to be CEO(2)(6) |
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$ |
230,000 |
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$ |
6,400 |
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Termination by Company without Cause(8) |
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$ |
230,000 |
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$ |
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Termination by Mr. Kramer(9) |
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$ |
230,000 |
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$ |
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(1) |
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The amount to be paid is 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, 2006. |
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(2) |
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A Change of Control Event is defined in the named executives 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 1934
Act), of Beneficial Ownership (as the term beneficial ownership is used for purposes or Rule
13d-3 promulgated under the 1934 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. |
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(3) |
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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) |
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If the Change of Control Payment is made to Mr. Paolino, the Board of Directors may
terminate him without any further payment. |
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(5) |
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If the Company requires Mr. Paolino to perform his duties from an office more than a
fifty mile radius from Fort Lauderdale, Florida or changes Mr. Paolinos duties and authority as
the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paolino may terminate his Employment Agreement, and the
Company is then 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 formulae) 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, 2006. |
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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. |
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(7) |
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Payment is the amount of the named Executive Officers then current annual base salary.
The named Executives current base salary as of November 6, 2007 is $230,000. |
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(8) |
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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 Executive Officer
committing fraud, misrepresentation, theft or embezzlement against the Company, conviction of a
felony, material intentional violations of the Companys polices or a material breach by the
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). |
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(9) |
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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
Employee 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. |
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(10) |
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Assumes exercise of all in-the-money stock options for which vesting accelerated at $2.56
per share (the closing price of the Companys common stock on December 31, 2006). |
Grants of Stock Options
The following table sets forth certain information concerning individual grants of stock options to
the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
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All other |
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Option |
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Awards: |
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Number of |
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Grant Date |
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Securities |
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Exercise Price |
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Fair Value of |
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Underlying |
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of Option |
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Stock and |
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Options |
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Awards per |
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Option |
Name |
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Grant Date |
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(#) |
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Share |
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Awards |
Louis D. Paolino, Jr. |
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3/01/2006 |
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150,000 |
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$ |
2.40 |
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$ |
239,385 |
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8/21/2006 |
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450,000 |
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$ |
2.30 |
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$ |
648,495 |
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Gregory M. Krzemien |
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3/01/2006 |
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60,000 |
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$ |
2.40 |
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$ |
95,754 |
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Robert M. Kramer |
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3/01/2006 |
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75,000 |
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$ |
2.40 |
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$ |
119,693 |
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Ronald R. Pirollo |
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3/01/2006 |
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25,000 |
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$ |
2.40 |
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$ |
39,898 |
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In 2006, Mr. Paolino received two option grants. The Compensation Committee on March 1, 2006
authorized a grant to Mr. Paolino of an option to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock, at an
exercise price of $2.40 per share, the closing price of the Companys common stock on March 1,
2006. The option agreement was dated March 23, 2006, the day the option agreement was physically
prepared and delivered. The option for 150,000 shares was awarded to Mr. Paolino for his role in
the Companys performance in 2005. The 150,000 option grant vests in three equal installments of
50,000 each on March 23, 2006, March 23, 2007 and March 23, 2008. The option fully vests upon a
change of control of the Company. On August 21, 2006, Mr. Paolino received an option to purchase
450,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.30 per share. The option grant was based
on the competitive total direct compensation in the marketplace. The Black Scholes value of the
option gran, plus Mr. Paolinos base salary, was intended to bring Mr. Paolino to an appropriate
level for similarly situated executives. The market study prepared by Compensation Resources, Inc.
indicated that the 50th percentile for Total Direct Compensation (Cash Compensation plus
Equity) was $1,117,300. The Compensation Committee decided to award Mr. Paolino with the
amount of options that would bridge the gap between his $450,000 cash compensation and the
$1,117,300 total compensation. The option to purchase 450,000 shares was immediately exercisable.
The intent was to reward Mr. Paolino for his performance, and provide him with the motivation to
stay with the Company and grow the stock price to benefit the shareholders.
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On March 1, 2006, the Compensation Committee authorized stock options to Mr. Krzemien, Mr.
Kramer and Mr. Pirollo as incentive compensation for their 2005 performance to purchase 60,000,
75,000 and 25,000 shares of common stock, respectively. The options are exercisable at $2.40 per
share, the closing price of the Companys common stock on March 1, 2006, the day on which these
options were granted by the Compensation Committee. Although these grants were promptly
communicated to the recipient, the option agreements were dated March 23, 2006, the day when they
were physically prepared and delivered. The options awarded vested one-third upon issuance,
one-third twelve months from issuance and one-third twenty-four months from issuance. The options
fully vest upon a change of control.
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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, 2006, including the number of
exercisable and unexercisable stock options as of December 31, 2006 by grant. No options were
exercised by any of the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END |
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Securities |
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Underlying |
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Underlying |
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Unexercised |
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Unexercised |
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Option |
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Options |
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Options |
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Exercise |
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Option |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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Price |
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Option |
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Expiration |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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($) |
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Grant Date |
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Date |
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr.(1) |
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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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87,500 |
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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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|
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1.32 |
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7/14/2003 |
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7/14/2013 |
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|
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568,182 |
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|
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4.21 |
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|
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11/2/2004 |
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11/2/2014 |
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14,000 |
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|
|
|
|
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5.35 |
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11/19/2004 |
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11/19/2014 |
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150,000 |
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|
|
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5.35 |
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11/19/2004 |
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11/19/2014 |
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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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50,000 |
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100,000 |
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2.40 |
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3/23/2006 |
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3/23/2016 |
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450,000 |
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2.30 |
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8/21/2016 |
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8/21/2016 |
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Gregory M. Krzemien(2) |
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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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20,000 |
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40,000 |
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2.40 |
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|
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3/23/2006 |
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3/23/2016 |
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Robert M. Kramer (3) |
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81,395 |
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5.38 |
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3/26/1999 |
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|
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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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|
|
|
|
|
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2.56 |
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10/18/2000 |
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|
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10/18/2010 |
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50,000 |
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|
|
|
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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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|
|
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2.36 |
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4/4/2002 |
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4/4/2012 |
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|
|
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150,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
1.32 |
|
|
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7/14/2003 |
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|
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7/14/2013 |
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|
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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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.35 |
|
|
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11/19/2004 |
|
|
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11/19/2014 |
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|
|
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25,000 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
2.40 |
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|
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3/23/2016 |
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3/23/2016 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Ronald R. Pirollo (4) |
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25,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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5.38 |
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3/26/1999 |
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3/26/2009 |
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5,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
8.63 |
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2/24/2000 |
|
|
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2/24/2010 |
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|
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30,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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1.38 |
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3/30/2001 |
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3/30/2011 |
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15,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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2.36 |
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4/4/2002 |
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4/4/2012 |
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100,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
1.69 |
|
|
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11/14/2003 |
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11/14/2013 |
|
|
|
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25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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5.35 |
|
|
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11/19/2004 |
|
|
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11/19/2014 |
|
|
|
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8,334 |
|
|
|
16,666 |
|
|
|
2.40 |
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|
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3/23/2006 |
|
|
|
3/23/2016 |
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(1) |
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All options are fully vested, except for the option for 150,000 shares granted to Mr.
Paolino on March 23, 2006, of which 50,000 options are vested and 100,000 are not vested.
The 100,000 unvested options vest, 50,000 on March 23, 2007 and 50,000 on March 23, 2008. |
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(2) |
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All options are fully vested, except for the option for 60,000 shares granted to Mr.
Krzemien on March 23, 2006, of which 20,000 options are vested and 40,000 are not vested.
The 40,000 unvested options vest, 20,000 on March 23, 2007 and 20,000 on March 23, 2008. |
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(3) |
|
All options are fully vested, except for the option for 75,000 shares granted to Mr.
Kramer on March 23, 2006, of which 25,000 options are vested and 50,000 are not vested.
The 50,000 unvested options vest, 25,000 on March 23, 2007 and 25,000 on March 23, 2008. |
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(4) |
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All options are fully vested, except for the option for 25,000 shares granted to Mr.
Pirollo on March 23, 2006. Unvested option of 8,333 as of the July 25, 2007, date of Mr.
Ron Pirollos resignation, will remain unvested. Mr. Pirollos resignation prevents further
vesting. |
THE PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF MACE
Beneficial Ownership
The following beneficial ownership table sets forth information as of November 2, 2007 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
November 2, 2007 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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Name and Address of |
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Beneficial Owner |
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Owned (1) |
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Louis D. Paolino, Jr. |
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2,430,640 |
(2) |
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13.5 |
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Lawndale Capital Management, LLC
591 Redwood Highway, Suite 2345
Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
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1,574,479 |
(3) |
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9.6 |
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Ancora Capital, Inc.
One Chagrin Highlands
2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 300
Cleveland, Ohio 44122 |
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1,310,700 |
(4) |
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8.0 |
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Mark S. Alsentzer |
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607,500 |
(5) |
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3.7 |
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Matthew J. Paolino |
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313,354 |
(6) |
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1.9 |
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Robert M. Kramer |
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604,539 |
(7) |
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3.6 |
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Gregory M. Krzemien |
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435,250 |
(8) |
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2.6 |
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Gerald T. LaFlamme |
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Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D. |
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112,500 |
(9) |
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Burton Segal |
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55,000 |
(10) |
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Dennis R. Raefield |
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All current directors and
executive officers as a group
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4,558,783 |
(11) |
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23.6 |
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Less than 1% of the outstanding shares of Mace common stock. |
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Percentage calculation is based on 16,465,253 shares outstanding on November 2, 2007.
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Includes options to purchase 1,539,682 shares. |
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According to their Schedule 13D Amendment 7 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on October 15, 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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According to their Schedule 13D Amendment 3, Ancora Group, which includes Ancora Capital;
Ancora Securities Inc, the main subsidiary of Ancora Capital; 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 1,310,700 shares. Ancora
Securities Inc is registered as a broker/dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (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, 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, as amended. Mr. Richard Barone is the controlling shareholder of Ancora
Capital,
controls 31% of Ancora Advisors, 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 (Ancora Group) each disclaim
membership in a Group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act and the Rules and
Regulations promulgated thereunder. |
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Includes options to purchase 107,500 shares. Also includes 200,000 shares that have been
delivered by Mr. Alsentzer in street name to Argyll Equities, LLC (Argyll), as collateral for a
$600,000 loan obtained by Mr. Alsentzer on April 27, 2004 (Pledged Shares). Mr. Alsentzer had
advised the Company that he retained the right to vote the Pledged Shares. 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 is
not able to determine whether Mr. Alsentzer retains beneficial ownership over the Pledged Shares. |
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Includes options to purchase 111,500 shares. |
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Includes options to purchase 525,000 shares. |
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Includes options to purchase 410,000 shares. |
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Represents options to purchase 102,500 shares.
(10) Represents options to purchase 55,000 shares.
(11) See Notes 2 and 5 through 10 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 (the Nasdaq), 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 2006 were made
on a timely basis.
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 2005.
On September 29, 2005, Louis Paolino III, the son of the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Louis
Paolino, Jr., purchased from the Company a warehouse bay in Hollywood, Florida that is no longer
used in the Companys operations for $306,000 in cash. The Companys Audit Committee authorized the
Company on February 14, 2005 to proceed with a sale of the warehouse property to Louis Paolino III
for $306,000. The Company paid $256,688 for the property in 2003. The warehouse property was
appraised by a third party independent appraiser on January 18, 2005 at an estimated market value
of $306,000.
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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 of by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee Charter is in writing
and is available for review on the Companys website at www.mace.com. The current members
of the Audit Committee are Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D., Mark Alsentzer and Burton Segal. 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.
Deadline For Stockholder Proposals
July 9, 2008 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 2008 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. If any stockholder proposal is submitted after September 22, 2008, the Proxy holders
will be allowed to use their discretionary voting authority when the proposal is raised at the 2008
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 2006 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.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ Robert M. Kramer
Robert M. Kramer, Secretary
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
November 6, 2007
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ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. December 14, 2007 Please
date, sign and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible. Please detach
along perforated line and mail in the envelope provided. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND FOR PROPOSAL 2. PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE
ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN HERE 1. Election of
Directors: NOMINEES: FOR ALL NOMINEES O Louis D. Paolino, Jr. O Mark S. Alsentzer WITHHOLD
AUTHORITY O Constantine N. Papadakis, Ph.D FOR ALL NOMINEES O Dennis R. Raefield O Gerald T.
LaFlamme FOR ALL EXCEPT O John C. Mallon (See instructions below) INSTRUCTION: To withhold
authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark FOR ALL EXCEPT and fill in the circle next
to each nominee you wish to withhold, as shown here: To change the address on your account, please
check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that
changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. FOR AGAINST
ABSTAIN 2. Ratification of the Audit Committees appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Maces
independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2007. In their discretion, the
Proxies are authorized, to the extent permitted by the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any
adjournment or postponement thereof. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY
USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. Signature of Stockholder Date: Signature of Stockholder Date: Note:
Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each
holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian,
please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by
duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in
partnership name by authorized person. |
MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1570 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33301 PROXY Annual Meeting of StockholdersDecember 14, 2007 THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The undersigned hereby appoints Gregory M. Krzemien and Robert M. Kramer
severally as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes either
or both of them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side hereof, all the shares
of common stock of Mace Security International, Inc. (Mace) held of record by the undersigned on
November 2, 2007, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on December 14, 2007, and at any
adjournment or postponement thereof. THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE
MANNER DIRECTED HEREIN BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE
VOTED FOR ALL NOMINEES LISTED FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS UNDER THE PROPOSAL; AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROXIES JUDGEMENT UPON OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE THE MEETING AND ANY ADJOURNMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT THEREOF. (Continued and to be signed on the reverse side) |