Definitive Proxy Statement
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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KID BRANDS, INC.
1800 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
June 2, 2010
Dear Shareholder:
It is my pleasure, on behalf of your Board of Directors, to extend to you a cordial invitation to
attend our Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held this year at the headquarters of our
LaJobi subsidiary, 257 Prospect Plains Road, Suite A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512, at 10:00 a.m. on
Thursday, July 15, 2010.
At the meeting, shareholders will be asked: (i) to elect eight directors and (ii) to transact such
other business as may properly come before the meeting.
As permitted by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules, we are providing our proxy materials
to our shareholders over the Internet. We believe that this process will lower the costs of the
Annual Meeting and help to conserve natural resources. In connection therewith, on or about June 3,
2010, we mailed our shareholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the
Notice) containing instructions on how to access our 2010 proxy materials. The Notice also
included instructions on how to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials.
I look forward to greeting you at the meeting. Whether or not you expect to attend, I urge you to
promptly cast your vote using the instructions provided in the Notice and in this Proxy Statement.
You may vote your shares via a toll-free telephone number or over the Internet. If you requested
and received a proxy card or voting instruction card by mail, you may submit your proxy card or
voting instruction card by completing, signing, dating and mailing your proxy card or voting
instruction card in the envelope provided. Any stockholder attending the Annual Meeting may vote in
person, even if you have already voted via the telephone or over the Internet or returned a proxy
card or voting instruction card.
Sincerely,
RAPHAEL BENAROYA
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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KID BRANDS, INC.
1800 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To Be Held Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Kid Brands, Inc. (the Company) will be held this year at
the headquarters of our LaJobi subsidiary, 257 Prospect Plains Road, Suite A, Cranbury, New Jersey
08512, on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. for the following purposes:
1. To elect eight directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their
successors shall have been elected and qualified; and
2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or
postponement thereof.
Only shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 2010 are entitled to notice of and
to vote at such meeting.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
MARC S. GOLDFARB
Corporate Secretary
Wayne, New Jersey
June 2, 2010
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholders Meeting to be
held on July 15, 2010: The Proxy Statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K and Amendment No. 1 to the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, are available at
www.cfpproxy.com/5404.
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KID BRANDS, INC.
1800 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
PROXY STATEMENT
dated June 2, 2010
This Proxy Statement pertains to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Kid Brands, Inc. (the
Company), which will be held this year at the headquarters of our LaJobi subsidiary, 257 Prospect
Plains Road, Suite A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512, on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. On or
about June 3, 2010, proxy materials for the annual meeting, including (i) this Proxy Statement and
(ii) the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, as well as Amendment No.
1 thereto, were made available to shareholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting.
Some Questions You May Have Regarding this Proxy Statement
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Why did I receive a Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials in the mail
this year rather than the printed proxy
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Pursuant to rules adopted by the Securities
and Exchange Commission, we have elected to
provide access to our proxy materials to our
shareholders via the Internet, rather than
mailing printed copies of these materials to
each shareholder. Accordingly, we are
mailing to our shareholders a Notice of
Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
(the Notice) containing instructions on
how to access and review the proxy
materials, including (i) our Proxy Statement
and (ii) our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2009, as well as
Amendment No. 1 thereto, on the Internet and
how to access an electronic proxy card to
vote on the Internet or by telephone. The
Notice also contains instructions on how to
receive a paper copy of the proxy materials.
If you received a Notice by mail, you
generally will not receive a printed copy of
the proxy materials unless you request one.
If you received a Notice by mail and would
like to receive a printed copy of our proxy
materials, please follow the instructions
included in the Notice. We believe that
this process will lower the costs of the
annual meeting and help to conserve natural
resources. The Notice will be distributed on
or about June 3, 2010. In accordance with
SEC rules, the materials on the Internet
site described in the Notice are searchable,
readable and printable, and the site does
not have cookies that enable us to
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Why are these materials being furnished? |
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The Company is providing the Notice and is making this Proxy Statement and the other proxy
materials available to you in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors
(Board) of the Company of proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the
Company to be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. (the 2010 Meeting), at the
headquarters of our LaJobi subsidiary, 257 Prospect Plains Road, Suite A, Cranbury, New Jersey
08512, and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. |
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Who may vote at the 2010 Meeting? |
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Shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 2010 will be entitled to one vote
for each share of common stock of the Company, stated value $0.10 per share (Common Stock),
they then held on all matters to come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof. There
were outstanding on that date 21,546,174 shares of Common Stock. The Company has no other
class of stock outstanding. |
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What proposals will be voted on at the 2010 Meeting? |
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There is one Company proposal to be considered and voted on at the meeting: |
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To elect eight directors to the Board, each to serve until the next annual
meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. |
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We will also consider other business that properly comes before the meeting in accordance
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How does the Board recommend I vote? |
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Please see the information included in this Proxy Statement relating to the proposal to be
voted on. Our Board unanimously recommends that you vote FOR each of the nominees to the
Board. |
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What happens if additional matters are presented at the 2010 Meeting? |
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The Board knows of no business to be presented at the 2010 Meeting other than that set forth
in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders. However, if other matters
properly come before the meeting, or any adjournment thereof, the holders of the proxies
intend to use their discretionary authority to vote the proxies in accordance with their best
judgment on such matters. |
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How do I vote registered shares? |
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If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Registrar &
Transfer Company, you are considered a shareholder of record, or record holder with respect
to those shares. Your submission of voting instructions for registered shares results in the
appointment of a proxy to vote those shares. You may submit your voting instructions before
the 2010 Meeting by using our Internet or telephone system or by requesting, completing and
returning a proxy card, as described below: |
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Voting by the Internet or Telephone. You may vote using the Internet or telephone by
following the instructions in the Notice to access the proxy materials, and then following
the instructions provided to allow you to record your vote. The Internet and telephone
voting procedures are designed to authenticate votes cast by using a personal identification
number. These procedures enable shareholders to confirm their instructions have been
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Voting by Proxy Card. If you obtained a paper copy of our proxy materials, you may vote by
signing, dating and returning your instructions on the proxy card in the postage-paid
envelope provided. |
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To be effective, instructions regarding registered shares by Internet or telephone must be
received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 14, 2010; instructions by proxy card must be actually
received prior to the 2010 Meeting. |
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You may also vote registered shares by attending the 2010 Meeting and voting in person; this
will revoke any proxy you previously submitted. |
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All properly submitted voting instructions, whether submitted by the Internet, telephone or
U.S. mail, will be voted at the 2010 Meeting according to the instructions given, provided
they are received prior to the applicable deadlines described above. All properly submitted
proxy cards not containing specific instructions will be voted FOR the election of all
director nominees. |
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How do I vote shares held in street name? |
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If you hold your shares through a stockbroker, bank or other nominee rather than directly in
your own name, you are considered the beneficial owner of shares held in street name. The
organization holding your shares is considered the record holder for purposes of voting at
the 2010 Meeting, and the Notice, or a printed set of the proxy materials together with a
voting instruction form will be forwarded to you by the record holder. As the beneficial
owner, you have the right to direct your broker or other nominee on how to vote your shares.
Please refer to the instructions provided by the record holder regarding how to vote your
shares or to revoke your voting instructions. You may also obtain a proxy from the record
holder permitting you to vote in person at the 2010 Meeting. Without a proxy from the record
holder, you may not vote shares held in street name by returning a proxy card or by voting in
person at the 2010 Meeting. |
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A quorum is required for the Companys shareholders to conduct business at the 2010 Meeting.
The presence at the meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the shares
entitled to vote at the 2010 Meeting will constitute a quorum, permitting us to conduct the
business of the meeting. |
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Please carefully consider the information contained in this Proxy Statement and, whether or
not you plan to attend the 2010 Meeting, submit your vote promptly so that we can be assured
of having a quorum present at the meeting and so that your shares may be voted in accordance
with your wishes even if you later decide not to attend. |
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Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by holders of shares entitled to vote
thereon at the 2010 Meeting (in person or by proxy). Only shares that are voted in favor of a
particular nominee will be counted toward such nominees achievement of a plurality. Shares
present at the meeting that are not voted for a particular nominee or shares present by proxy
where the shareholder properly withheld authority to vote for such nominee (including broker
non-votes, see below) will not be counted toward such nominees achievement of a plurality,
but will be counted for quorum purposes. |
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In general, the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holders of shares
entitled to vote thereon at the 2010 Meeting (in person or by proxy) is required for a
particular matter to be deemed an act of the shareholders. For certain corporate actions, New
Jersey law may require a greater percentage of affirmative votes in
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Broker Non-Votes: If your shares are held in a brokerage account or by another nominee, you
are considered the beneficial owner of shares held in street name, and such nominee is the
record holder. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your record holder how
to vote your shares, and the record holder is required to vote your shares in accordance with
your instructions. A broker non-vote occurs when a nominee holding shares for a beneficial
owner does not vote on a particular proposal, usually because the nominee has not received
voting instructions from the beneficial owner in a timely fashion and does not have
discretionary voting power with respect to that matter because it considered non-routine.
Under the current rules of the New York Stock Exchange, brokers or other nominees may no
longer exercise discretionary voting power with respect to the election of directors, which is
now considered to be a non-routine matter under such rules. Therefore, if a broker or other
nominee has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner with respect to the
election of directors, such nominee cannot vote the relevant shares on that proposal. As a
result, it is important that you provide appropriate instructions to your brokerage firm with
respect to your vote. |
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Effect of Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes: If your shares are treated as an abstention or
broker non-vote, your shares will be included in the number of shares represented for
purposes of determining whether a quorum is present. However, abstentions and broker
non-votes will not be considered in determining the number of votes cast in connection with
non-discretionary matters. Therefore, with respect to the election of directors, abstentions
and broker non-votes will be excluded when calculating the number of votes cast on the
matter, and with respect to any matter requiring the approval of the affirmative vote of a
majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy, abstentions and broker
non-votes will have the same effect as a vote against the matter. |
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Your broker is permitted to vote your shares only if the proposal is a matter on which your
broker has discretion to vote, or if you provide instructions on how to vote by following the
instructions provided to
you by your broker. As your broker does not have discretion to vote on the election of
directors, if you do not provide instructions on how to vote your shares, your broker will
not be permitted to vote your shares with respect to that
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Yes. You may change your vote or revoke your proxy at any time by providing written
notification to the Corporate Secretary of the Company at the Companys corporate headquarters
in Wayne, New Jersey if such notification is actually received by the Corporate Secretary
before such proxy is exercised, by signing a later-dated proxy card that is actually received
prior to the 2010 Meeting, by submitting later-dated instructions via the Internet or by
telephone, or by attending and voting at the meeting in person. Later-dated instructions via
the Internet or by telephone must be received by 11:59 p.m. E.D.T. on July 14, 2010 to be
effective. Remember that if you are a beneficial owner of shares, you may not vote your
shares in person at the 2010 Meeting unless you request and obtain a valid proxy from your
broker, bank or other nominee. Proxies which are properly submitted by shareholders and not
revoked will be voted in the manner specified. If no specification is indicated, the proxy
will be voted FOR the nominees for director named in this Proxy Statement, and in accordance
with the discretion of the proxy holders on any other matters properly presented at the 2010
Meeting. |
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How will my shares be voted if I do not provide specific voting instructions in the proxy I
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If you are a record shareholder and you submit a proxy by Internet, telephone or mail without
giving specific voting instructions, your shares will be voted as recommended by the Board on
all matters listed in the notice for the 2010 Meeting, and as the proxy holders may determine
in their discretion with respect to any other matters properly presented for a vote at the
meeting. If you hold your shares in street name and do not submit voting instructions to your
broker in a timely fashion, your shares will constitute broker non-votes with respect to
non-routine matters (including the election of directors), and will not be counted (as
described above) with respect to such proposal. |
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You will be admitted to the 2010 Meeting if you were a shareholder or joint holder as of the
close of business on May 25, 2010, or you hold a valid proxy for the 2010 Meeting. You should
be prepared to present photo identification for admittance. In addition, if you are a
stockholder of record, your name will be verified against the list of stockholders of record
prior to admittance to the 2010 Meeting. If you are not a stockholder of record but hold
shares through a broker, trustee, or nominee, you should provide proof of beneficial ownership
on the record date, such as a letter or account statement from your broker, trustee or
nominee, a copy of the voting instruction card provided by your broker, trustee, or nominee,
or other similar evidence of ownership on the record date. If a stockholder is an entity and
not a natural person, a maximum of two representatives per such stockholder will be admitted
to the 2010 Meeting. Such representatives must comply with the procedures outlined above and
must also present valid evidence of authority to represent such entity. If a stockholder is a
natural person and not an entity, such stockholder and his/her immediate family members will
be admitted to the 2010 Meeting, provided they comply with the above
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North or South via the New Jersey Turnpike
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 8A Monroe Township. Take Route 32 East to the second
traffic light and turn right onto Applegarth Road. Turn right at the first traffic light
onto Prospect Plains Road. Go through the next traffic light, and the entrance for LaJobi is
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Take Route 130 South and make a left onto Dey Road. Take the next left turn onto Route 535
South River Cranbury Road. Make the next right turn onto
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Take Route 130 North. Make a slight right turn onto Route 535 South River Cranbury Road.
Make a right turn onto Prospect Plains Road. |
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If you receive more than one Notice, your shares may be registered in more than one name or
in different accounts. Please follow the voting instructions on the Notices and proxy
materials to ensure that all of your shares are voted. |
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A representative of our transfer agent will judge voting, be responsible for determining
whether or not a quorum is present and tabulate votes cast by proxy or in person at the 2010
Meeting. |
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Who will bear the cost of soliciting votes for the meeting? |
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The cost of solicitation will be borne directly by the Company. If you choose to access the
proxy materials and/or vote over the internet, you are responsible for internet access charges
you may incur. |
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If you have additional questions about this Proxy Statement or the 2010 Meeting or would like
additional copies of this document or our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2009, and/or Amendment No. 1 thereto, please contact: Kid Brands, Inc., 1800
Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, Attention: General Counsel,
Telephone: (201) 405-2400. |
The Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and Amendment No. 1
thereto (collectively, the 2009 10-K), including financial statements and the financial statement
schedule, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but excluding exhibits, have each been
made available on the following website:www.cfpproxy.com/5404. The 2009 10-K, including financial
statements and the financial statement schedule, is available without charge upon request.
Exhibits to the 2009 10-K will be provided upon request and payment of the Companys reasonable
expenses in connection therewith. Any such request should be addressed to the Company at 1800
Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
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PROPOSAL 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Our Board and Director Nominees
Our current Bylaws permit the Board to have no fewer than three and no more than nine directors,
and the Board has resolved to set the number of directors of the Company at eight. Our Board
currently consists of seven members, including two Prentice Directors and one Laminar Director
(each as defined below), as Ms. Lauren Krueger, a Laminar director until March 30, 2010, has not
yet been replaced. Each of the current members of the Board, plus a second Laminar director, has
been nominated for election at the 2010 Meeting to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of
Shareholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
As of August 9, 2006, investment entities and accounts managed and advised by Prentice Capital
Management, L.P. (Prentice) purchased 4,399,733 shares of the Common Stock of the Company from
The Russell Berrie Foundation (the Foundation), pursuant to a share purchase agreement with the
Foundation. Also as of August 9, 2006, D. E. Shaw Laminar Portfolios, L.L.C. (Laminar) purchased
4,399,733 shares of Common Stock from the Foundation pursuant to a share purchase agreement with
the Foundation. The total of 8,799,466 shares of Common Stock purchased by the Prentice entities
and accounts and Laminar as described above (collectively, the Purchases), represent
approximately 41% of the Companys outstanding shares of Common Stock. The Company was not a party
to either share purchase agreement nor did it receive any of the proceeds from the Purchases.
In connection with the Purchases, as of August 10, 2006, the Company entered into an Investors
Rights Agreement (as amended, the IRA), with Prentice Capital Partners, LP, Prentice Capital
Partners QP, LP, Prentice Capital Offshore, Ltd., GPC XLIII, LLC, S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC,
PEC I, LLC, Prentice Special Opportunities Master, L.P. and Prentice Special Opportunities, LP
(collectively, the Prentice Buyers) and Laminar. As of April 13, 2010, all the shares of Common
Stock of the Company owned by the Prentice Buyers other than S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC were
transferred to Prentice Consumer Partners, LP, an affiliate of Prentice and the Prentice Buyers.
As a result, Prentice Consumer Partners, LP is bound by, and has become a party to, the IRA.
Pursuant to the IRA, and subject to the limitations set forth therein, the Company has generally
agreed, among other things, to nominate for election with respect to all stockholders meetings or
consents concerning the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the Board),
two persons designated by Prentice (Prentice Directors), and two persons designated by Laminar
(Laminar Directors), provided, that the number of Prentice Directors and Laminar Directors shall
be decreased as set forth in the IRA if the number of shares of Common Stock held by Prentice or
Laminar, as applicable, decreases to specified levels set forth therein; and provided further, that
at any time that Prentice shall have the right to designate more than one Prentice Director, at
least one of such designees shall be an Independent Director, and at any time that Laminar shall
have the right to designate more than one Laminar Director, at least one of such designees shall be
an Independent Director (defined generally as (i) independent for purposes of the governance
rules of the New York Stock Exchange and (ii) independent under such rules if Prentice and
Laminar were the listed company with respect to which independence is being determined). The
Company has waived the requirement set forth in clause (ii) above for each of Laminar and Prentice.
Messrs. Zimmerman and Ciampi are the current Prentice Directors; and Mr. Schaefer is the current
Laminar Director. Ms. Lauren Krueger was a Laminar Director until her resignation on March 30, 2010
in connection with her resignation from the employment with an affiliate of Laminar. Laminar has
nominated Hugh R. Rovit to replace her as a Laminar Director pursuant to the IRA, and in connection
therewith, Mr. Rovit is a current nominee to the Board.
The election of directors requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a plurality of the shares
of Common Stock voting at the meeting. It is intended that proxies with respect to the 2010 Meeting
which do not withhold the authority to vote for any or all of the nominees will be voted for the
election as directors of all of the persons named below. All of the persons named below are
currently directors of the Company. Messrs. Zimmerman and Ciampi were recommended by Prentice to be
the Prentice Directors; and Messrs. Rovit and Schaefer were recommended by Laminar to be the
Laminar Directors. Subject to the terms of the IRA, should any nominee become unable or unwilling
to serve as a director, the proxies will be voted in favor of the remainder of those named and may
be voted for substitute nominees nominated by the Board in place of those who are not candidates.
At this time, the Board knows of no reason why any nominee might not be a candidate at the 2010
Meeting.
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The information set forth below concerning the current directors and nominees to the Board of the
Company has been furnished by them to the Company. Age and other information is as of May 28, 2010.
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Raphael Benaroya (4)
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Mr. Benaroya was Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer of United
Retail Group, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company,
which operated a chain of retail specialty
stores, from 1989 until its sale in October 2007
to Redcats USA, a division of PPR, a French
public company, and continued as President and
Chief Executive Officer thereafter until March
2008. Mr. Benaroya is also Managing Director of
American Licensing Group, L.P., a company
specializing in consumer goods brand name
licensing, and a member of the Board of Managers
of Biltmore Capital, a privately-held financial
company which invests in secured debt. From
April through October 2009, Mr. Benaroya had
been retained to perform an expanded role as
Chairman of the Board. From April 2008 until
March 2010, Mr. Benaroya had been a consultant
for D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. (DES), which is an
affiliate and investment advisor of Laminar (7),
a private investment fund, relating to certain
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Mario Ciampi (1)(2)
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2007 |
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Mr. Ciampi is currently a partner of Prentice
(7), a New York-based private investment firm.
From October 2004 to May 2006, he served as
President of Disney StoreNorth America, a
division of The Childrens Place Retail Stores,
Inc., a specialty retailer of childrens
merchandise. From 1996 to September 2004, he
served in various capacities for The Childrens
Place, most recently as Senior Vice
PresidentOperations. Mr. Ciampi was elected to
the Board of the Company at the 2007 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Ciampi is also a
member of the Board of Directors of Bluefly,
Inc., an Internet retailer of discounted
designer apparel and accessories, and home
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Bruce G. Crain (4)
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2007 |
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As of December 4, 2007, Mr. Crain became
President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. Also as of such date, pursuant to his
employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Crain
was duly elected to the Board (5). Since March
2007 until his appointment as President and CEO,
Mr. Crain had provided consulting services to
the Company, DES and Prentice. Previously, Mr.
Crain served in various executive capacities for
Blyth, Inc., a NYSE-listed multi-channel
designer and marketer of home decor and gift
products, from 1997 to September 2006, including
Senior Vice President (Corporate) from 2002 to
2006, a member of the Chairmans Office
Executive Committee from 2004 to 2006, Group
President of the worldwide Wholesale Group
segment from 2004 to 2006, President of the Home
Fragrance Group from 2002 to 2004 and President
of the European Affiliate Group from 1999 to
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Frederick J. Horowitz (1)(3)(6)
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Since 2001, Mr.
Horowitz has been
the Chairman and
CEO of A.P.
Deauville, a value
brand personal care
company. Mr.
Horowitz was
elected to the
Board of the
Company on June 29,
2006. Mr. Horowitz
is also a managing
partner in American
Brand Holdings,
LLC, which is the
owner of the Hang
Ten®
brands, which is
exclusively
licensed to Kohls
Corporation, an
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Hugh R. Rovit
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Mr. Rovit is a nominee for director. Mr.
Rovit has served as the Chief Executive
Officer of Sure Fit Inc., a marketer and
distributor of home furnishing products,
since 2006. From 2001 through 2005, he
was a principal at Masson & Company, a
turnaround management firm. Previously,
Mr. Rovit held the positions of Chief
Financial Officer of Best Manufacturing,
Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of
institutional service apparel and
textiles, from 1998 through 2001 and Chief
Financial Officer of Royce Hosiery Mills,
Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of
mens and womens hosiery, from 1991
through 1998. Mr. Rovit served as Chairman
of the Board of Atkins Nutritionals Inc.
after its emergence from bankruptcy in
January 2006 and currently serves on the
Board of Directors of Spectrum Brands,
Inc. |
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Salvatore M. Salibello (2)(3)
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2006 |
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Mr. Salibello founded Salibello & Broder LLP, a certified public
accounting firm, in 1978, and is currently the firms managing
partner. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New
York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Salibello
currently sits on the Board of Directors of three closed-end
mutual funds (Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust Fund, Gabelli
Global Utility and Income Trust, and Gabelli Global Gold Natl
Rest. Inc. Trust). Mr. Salibello was elected to the Board of the
Company on June 29, 2006. |
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John Schaefer (2)(3)
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From August 2009 to the present, Mr. Schaefer has been the CEO of
Sportsmans Warehouse, an outdoor sporting goods retailer. From
December 2008 through August 2009, he was the CEO of Team
Express, a distributor of sporting goods and athletic equipment,
footwear and apparel, and from August 2007 through December 2008,
he was the CEO of Pierre Foods, a manufacturer, marketer and
distributor of pre-cooked and ready-to-cook meals. From April
2007 to August 2007, Mr. Schaefer was the Managing Director of
Lightning Management, LLC, an executive management services firm.
From February 1998 through April 2007, Mr. Schaefer held various
positions, including that of President and Chief Executive
Officer (April 2005 April 2007), President, Chief Operating
Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director (July 2004 to April
2005), and Chief Financial Officer (April 2001 July 2004),
with Cornerstone Brands, Inc., a family of catalog companies for
the home, leisure and casual apparel, including Ballard Designs,
Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, and Smith+Noble. Mr.
Schaefer was also a director (and a member of the Audit
Committee) of The Parent Company, a commerce (toys, baby products
and electronics), content and new media company controlled by
Laminar (7), that ceased operations in 2009, from September 2007
until January 2009. Mr. Schaefer became a member of the Board of
the Company on February 14, 2008. |
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Michael Zimmerman (4)
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2006 |
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Mr. Zimmerman founded Prentice (7) in May 2005 and has been its
Chief Executive Officer since its inception. Prior thereto, he
managed investments in the retail consumer sector for S.A.C.
Capital, a Connecticut-based investment fund, from 2000-2005. Mr.
Zimmerman also serves as a director of The Wetseal, Inc., a
national specialty retailer of contemporary apparel and accessory
items. Mr. Zimmerman was elected to the Board of the Company on
October 5, 2006. |
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In accordance with the employment agreement between the Company and Mr. Crain, Mr. Crain may terminate his employment with the Company for good reason for any failure to nominate him as a member
of the Board during his employment under such agreement. |
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In March 2002, Mr. Horowitz settled an administrative proceeding
brought by the SEC regarding financial reporting at USA Detergents,
Inc. during 1996 and 1997. Mr. Horowitz was an Executive Vice
President, Chief Administrative Officer and a member of the Board of
Directors of USA Detergents until he resigned in September 1997. In
the settlement, Mr. Horowitz did not admit or deny the Commissions
allegations and consented to the entry of a cease and desist order
requiring him not to cause any violation of Section 13(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Mr. Horowitz has advised the Company
that he had no responsibility for accounting or financial reporting
matters at USA Detergents and that he agreed to the settlement in
order to avoid protracted litigation with the SEC. |
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Specific Nominee Attributes
Subject to the current rights of Prentice and Laminar to each designate two nominees to the Board,
the Board seeks directors who represent a mix of backgrounds and experience that will enhance the
quality of the Boards deliberations and decisions. In addition, Board members should display the
personal attributes necessary to be an effective director, including integrity, sound judgment,
analytical skills, the ability to operate collaboratively, and commitment to the Company and its
shareholders. In addition to considering a candidates background and accomplishments, candidates
are reviewed in the context of the current composition of the Board and the evolving needs of our
business. Our Board members represent a desirable mix of backgrounds, skills and experiences, and
they all share the personal attributes of effective directors described above. Below are some of
the specific experiences and skills of our directors that led the Board to conclude, in light of
our business and structure, that such individuals should serve as members of the Board. The current
Prentice designees are Messrs. Zimmerman and Ciampi; the current Laminar designees are Mr. Rovit
and Mr. Schaefer.
Raphael Benaroya
Mr. Benaroya, as a director of the Company since 1993, has a unique and extensive knowledge of the
Companys business. In addition, through Mr. Benaroyas long-standing tenure as Chairman of the
Board, President and CEO of United Retail Group, Inc., an Nasdaq-listed company which operated a
chain of retail specialty stores, as well as his prior experience as Executive Vice President of
the Izod LaCoste division of General Mills, Executive Vice President of Jordache Enterprises, Inc.,
and President and CEO of several divisions of The Limited, he provides valuable business,
leadership and management insights into driving strategic direction for the Company, as well as a
critical perspective with respect to the retail industry and significant international and
mergers/acquisitions expertise. His experience as managing director of American Licensing Group,
LP, a consumer goods brand-name licensing company, also gives him insight into the concerns of
companies from whom we license intellectual property. In addition, Mr. Benaroya also brings
significant public board and corporate governance experience to the Company.
Mario Ciampi
Mr. Ciampi is a Prentice designee to our Board. His experience as a former President of Disney
StoreNorth America, and his previous roles, including Senior Vice PresidentOperations, for The
Childrens Place (an NYSE-listed company), each specialty retailers of childrens merchandise,
result in a strong record of operational and strategy leadership in a complementary industry to
ours, as well as extensive mergers and acquisitions and restructuring experience, all valued
attributes for our Board. Mr. Ciampi, through his board membership of Bluefly, Inc., also brings
public board and corporate governance experience to the Company.
Bruce Crain
As of December 4, 2007, in accordance with his employment agreement with the Company, Mr. Crain
became President, CEO and a director of the Company. For approximately a decade prior thereto, Mr.
Crain served in various executive capacities for Blyth, Inc., a NYSE-listed multi-channel designer
and marketer of home decor and gift products, where he established a record of success in managing
complex worldwide operations, strategic planning and building a strong consumer-brand focus. He has
an extensive knowledge of the Companys business, as well as broad international exposure and
marketing experience, including his current role as a director of Kahn Lucas, a privately-held
designer and wholesaler of juvenile apparel, and his former role as an international management
consultant with McKinsey & Company.
Frederick Horowitz
Mr. Horowitz, as the Chairman and CEO of A.P. Deauville for nearly a decade, a value brand personal
care company, and managing partner of American Brand Holdings, LLC, an owner of consumer brands,
brings to our Board his knowledge of managing complex operations, strategic planning and building a
strong consumer brands focus. He is also the Chairman and CEO of Sumner Capital, LLC, and a
founding investor in NetGrocer and joined management of NetGrocer in November 1998 as President and
CEO. Prior to NetGrocer, Mr. Horowitz was a co-founder of USA Detergents, Inc., a manufacturer and
marketer of quality value brand laundry and household cleaning products which he built from startup
and sold to Church and Dwight (NYSE: CD). He has over twenty-five
years of active entrepreneurial experience, combined with understanding of branding, licensing,
logistics, and retail sales channels, including with respect to mass merchandisers.
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Hugh R. Rovit
Mr. Rovit is a Laminar designee to our Board. His experience as a the current Chief Executive
Officer of Sure Fit Inc., a marketer and distributor of home furnishing products, and his previous
roles as Chief Financial Officer for Best Manufacturing and Royce Hosiery Mills, each of which is
involved in manufacturing textiles, result in a strong record of operational and strategy
leadership in industries complementary to ours, which are valued attributes for our Board. Mr.
Rovit also brings expertise in managing banking relationships and structuring credit facilities.
Mr. Rovit, through his board membership of Spectrum Brands, Inc., also brings public board and
corporate governance experience to the Company.
Salvatore Salibello
Mr. Salibello, with over 30 years of experience as founder and managing partner of Salibello &
Broder LLP, a certified public accounting firm, brings a high level of financial literacy to the
Board. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and an audit committee
financial expert, which also makes him a valued member of our Audit Committee, of which he
currently serves as Chairman. Mr. Salibello also has extensive corporate governance experience
through his multi-year service on the Board of Directors of three closed-end mutual funds.
John Schaefer
Mr. Schaefer is a Laminar designee to our Board. His former experience in various positions,
including that of President and CEO, COO, CFO and Director with Cornerstone Brands, Inc., a family
of catalog companies, brings extensive leadership and a high level of operational and financial
experience to the Board and our Audit Committee. His experience as the CEO of each of a retail
enterprise, a manufacturer and a distributor of products gives him a broad perspective on many
aspects of our operations. Mr. Schaefer also brings public board and governance experience as a
director of The Parent Company (see above) from September 2007 until January 2009.
Michael Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman is a Prentice designee to our Board. Mr. Zimmerman, as a founder and CEO of Prentice
since May 2005, and as a manager of investments in the retail consumer sector for S.A.C. Capital, a
Connecticut-based investment fund, from 2002-2005, brings a high level of both financial expertise
and industry experience to our Board, and enables him to bring valuable insights to the Boards
deliberations. Mr. Zimmerman also has public company and corporate governance experience as a
director of The Wetseal, Inc., a national specialty retailer of contemporary apparel and accessory
items.
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BOARD QUALIFICATIONS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
I. Board of Directors and Independence Determinations
Board Qualifications
Subject to the current rights of Prentice and Laminar to each designate two nominees to the Board,
the Board seeks directors who represent a mix of backgrounds and experience that will enhance the
quality of the Boards deliberations and decisions. In addition, Board members should display the
personal attributes necessary to be an effective director, including integrity, sound judgment,
analytical skills, the ability to operate collaboratively, and commitment to the Company and its
shareholders. In addition to considering a candidates background and accomplishments, candidates
are reviewed in the context of the current composition of the Board and the evolving needs of our
business. Our Board members represent a desirable mix of backgrounds, skills and experiences, and
they all share the personal attributes of effective directors described above. See Specific
Nominee Attributes above for a description of each nominees particular experience, skills and
qualifications.
Board Leadership Structure
Currently, we separate the roles of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
Separating these roles allows our CEO to focus on the day-to-day management of our business and our
Chairman, a non-management director, to lead the Board and focus on providing advice and
independent oversight of management. Given the time and effort that is required of each of these
positions and our preference to have a non-management director lead our Board, we currently believe
it is best to separate these roles. However, neither our bylaws nor our corporate governance
guidelines requires that we separate these roles and the Board does not have a policy on whether
the same person should serve as both the CEO and Chairman of the Board or, if the roles are
separate, whether the Chairman should be selected from the non-management directors. Our Board
believes that it should have the flexibility to make these determinations from time to time in the
way that it believes best to provide appropriate leadership for the Company under then-existing
circumstances.
Board Diversity Policy
The Nominating/Governance Committee and the Board believe that diversity along multiple dimensions,
including opinions, skills, perspectives, personal and professional experiences and other
differentiating characteristics, is an important element of its nomination recommendations. As
stated in our policies with respect to minimum qualifications for Board members, the Board seeks a
diverse group of candidates who possess the background, skills and expertise to make a significant
contribution to the Board. Accordingly, Board candidates are considered based upon various
criteria, including, but not limited to, their broad-based business and professional skills and
experiences, concern for the long-term interests of the shareholders, and their reputation,
personal integrity and judgment. In addition, directors must have sufficient time available to
devote to Board activities and to enhance their knowledge of the consumer goods and related
industries. The Board considers each nominee in the context of the Board as a whole, with the
objective of assembling a Board that can best maintain the success of our business. Although the
Board does not have a formal diversity policy, the Nominating/Governance Committee periodically
reviews the Boards membership in light of our business model and strategic objectives, considers
whether the directors possess the requisite skills, experience and perspectives to oversee the
Company in achieving those goals, and may seek additional directors from time to time as a result
of its considerations. Qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, ancestry, national origin or disability.
Risk Oversight
Companies face a variety of risks. It is managements responsibility to assess and manage the
various risks that the Company faces, and the Boards responsibility to oversee management in this
effort. Management generally believes that the Company faces risks in the following categories:
strategic, operational, financial and compliance. The Board believes that an effective risk
management system will: (i) timely identify the material risks that the Company faces; (ii)
communicate necessary information with respect to material risks to senior executives, and as
appropriate, to the Board or relevant Board committee, (iii) implement appropriate and responsive
risk management
strategies consistent with the Companys risk profile, and (iv) integrate risk management into the
Companys decision-making.
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In exercising its oversight, the Board has allocated some areas of focus to its committees and has
retained areas of focus for itself, as more fully described below. The Board as a whole has
oversight responsibility for the Companys strategic and operational risks (e.g., major
initiatives, competitive markets and products, sales and marketing, and research and development).
Throughout the year the CEO discusses these risks with the Board during strategy reviews that focus
on a particular business or function. Our Audit Committee has oversight responsibility for
financial risk (such as accounting, finance, internal controls and tax strategy). Oversight
responsibility for compliance risk is shared among the Board committees. For example, the Audit
Committee oversees compliance with the Companys code of conduct and finance- and
accounting-related laws and policies; the Compensation Committee oversees compliance with the
Companys executive compensation plans and related laws and policies, and annually evaluates
whether the compensation arrangements of the Companys employees incentivize unnecessary and
excessive risk-taking; and the Nominating/Governance Committee oversees compliance with
governance-related laws and policies, including the Companys corporate governance guidelines. The
Audit Committee oversees the Companys approach to risk management as a whole. As set forth in our
Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee reviews and discusses periodically with management the
Companys major financial risk exposures, the steps taken to monitor and control such exposures and
policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including discussions of guidelines
and policies to govern the process by which risk assessment and management is undertaken.
Independence Determinations
The Board undertakes a review of director independence each year, and conducted such a review in
March 2010 (the March Review). During the March Review, the Board considered transactions and
relationships between (i) each then-director, entities with which such director is affiliated
and/or any member of such directors immediate family and (ii) the Company and its subsidiaries and
affiliates. The purpose of this review was to determine whether any such relationships or
transactions were inconsistent with a determination that such director is independent in
accordance with applicable rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange (the NYSE),
applicable law, and the rules and regulations of the SEC. The Board based its determinations
primarily on a review of the responses of such persons to questions regarding employment and
compensation history, affiliations and family and other relationships between the Company, the
directors, and entities with which such directors are affiliated, discussions and analyses with
respect to the foregoing, and the recommendations of the Nominating/Governance Committee.
As a result of the March Review and similar reviews conducted prior thereto (and thereafter with
respect to Mr. Rovit), the Board affirmatively determined that all persons who served as directors
of the Company during any part of the 2009 calendar year, as well as current directors and
nominees, were and are independent for purposes of Section 303A of the Listed Company Manual of
the NYSE, with the exception of Mr. Crain, and as of April 22, 2009, Mr. Benaroya. Each current
member of the Companys Compensation Committee, Nominating/Governance Committee and Audit Committee
is independent is accordance with such standards as well (Mr. Benaroya resigned from the
Nominating/Governance Committee as of April 22, 2009). Mr. Crain is not independent as a result of
his employment as President and CEO of the Company. Mr. Benaroya is not independent as of April 22,
2009, as a result of his expanded role as Chairman of the Board (which terminated in October of
2009).
In determining that each of the other directors and nominees is or was (for the period that such
individual was a director) independent, in addition to confirming that none of the automatic
disqualifications required by the NYSE are (or were) applicable to such directors, the Board also
affirmatively determined that each such person has (or had) no direct or indirect material
relationship with the Company or its subsidiaries. In making these determinations, the NYSE has
noted that as its concern is independence from management, it does not view ownership of even a
significant amount of stock, by itself, as a bar to an independence finding. Note also that as the
Purchases were consummated in August of 2006, relationships with the Foundation and/or other Berrie
entities were relevant in 2009 only for the NYSE automatic disqualifications (which in certain
instances have a 3-year look back period). As stated above, none of the automatic
disqualifications were applicable to any individuals who were directors during 2009. Certain
directors have relationships with other directors and/or stockholders of the Company and the
Company from time to time has relationships with entities with which certain of such persons are
affiliated. All such relationships were considered by the Board in making its independence
determinations, whether or not expressly prohibited by the NYSE.
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The Boards specific determinations with respect to material relationships for each individual
who was a director at any time during 2009 (for such period that such individual was a director, as
applicable), and all nominees, are set forth below.
Mr. Benaroya (current director): The following analysis pertains to the period prior to April 22,
2009 (the date Mr. Benaroya was deemed not independent as a result of his expanded role as Chairman
of the Board, which terminated in October of 2009).
Relevant Facts: From April 1, 2008 until March 2010, Mr. Benaroya acted as a consultant for D. E.
Shaw & Co., L.P. (DES), which is an affiliate and investment advisor of Laminar.
Determination: As Mr. Benaroyas relationship with DES did not constitute a relationship with the
Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group), he has no
direct material relationship with the Company based on his consultancy. As a consultant to an
affiliate of Laminar, which owns approximately 20.4% of the Companys outstanding stock and is a
party to the IRA, however, he may be deemed to have an indirect relationship with the Company. As
the NYSE does not view ownership of even a significant amount of stock, by itself, as a bar to an
independence finding, the Board determined that Mr. Benaroyas position with DES did not affect its
determination that he is independent.
Mr. Ciampi (current director, Prentice designee):
Relevant Facts: Mr. Ciampi is a partner of Prentice. In addition, Mr. Ciampi is a member of the
Board of Directors of The Russ Companies, Inc. (TRC), the buyer of the Companys gift business,
as a designee of the Company. The Company owns 19.9% of the common stock of TRC, licenses certain
intellectual property to TRC, and is the payee under a note from TRC.
Determination: Mr. Ciampis relationship with Prentice does not constitute a direct relationship
with the Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group). As a
partner of Prentice, which owns approximately 20.4% of the Companys outstanding stock and is a
party to the IRA, he may be deemed to have an indirect relationship with the Company, but as the
NYSE does not view ownership of even a significant amount of stock, by itself, as a bar to an
independence finding, the Board determined that Mr. Ciampis position with Prentice did not affect
its determination that he is independent. Finally, Mr. Ciampis relationship with TRC does not
constitute a direct relationship with the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries. Based on the
fact that Mr. Ciampi is a director of TRC at the request of the Company, and not a shareholder,
partner or officer thereof, the Board also determined that this indirect relationship with the
Company is not material.
Mr. Horowitz (current director): As Mr. Horowitz has no direct or indirect relationship with the
Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group), he was deemed
independent.
Ms. Krueger (director and Laminar designee until March 30, 2010):
Relevant Facts: Ms. Krueger was a vice president of D. E. Shaw groups credit-related opportunities
unit and a vice president of DES (until March 31, 2010).
Determination: Ms. Kruegers relationship with the D.E. Shaw entities does not constitute a direct
relationship with the Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated
group). As an officer of an affiliate of Laminar, which owns approximately 20.4% of the Companys
outstanding stock and is a party to the IRA, she may be deemed to have an indirect relationship
with the Company, but as the NYSE does not view ownership of even a significant amount of stock, by
itself, as a bar to an independence finding, the Board determined that Ms. Kruegers position with
the D.E. Shaw entities did not affect its determination that she was independent.
Mr. Rovit (director nominee):
Relevant
Facts: Mr. Rovit serves on the board of directors of two
companies (the Subject Companies) in which Laminar
may have a significant ownership interest.
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Determination:
As his relationship with the Subject Companies is not a relationship with the
Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group), he has no
direct relationship with the Company. In addition, as only a director
of the Subject Companies, he
was deemed independent.
Mr. Salibello (current director): As Mr. Salibello has no direct or indirect relationship with the
Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group), he was deemed
independent.
Mr. Schaefer (current director; Laminar designee):
Relevant Facts: Mr. Schaefer served on the board of directors of a company controlled by Laminar
during 2009.
Determination: As his relationship with the affiliate of Laminar is not a relationship with the
Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group), he has no
direct relationship with the Company. In addition, as only a director of an affiliate of Laminar,
he was deemed independent.
Mr. Zimmerman (current director; Prentice designee):
Relevant Facts: Mr. Zimmerman is the Managing Member of the general partner of Prentice and the
Chief Executive Officer of Prentice. According to the Prentice Schedule 13D (defined in footnote
(1) to the Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners chart herein), Mr. Zimmerman may be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock purchased by the Prentice Buyers
(although he disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares).
Determination: Mr. Zimmermans relationship with Prentice does not constitute a direct relationship
with the Company or its subsidiaries (and the Company has no parents in a consolidated group). As
an executive officer of Prentice, which owns approximately 20.4% of the Companys outstanding stock
and is a party to the IRA, he may be deemed to have an indirect relationship with the Company, but
as the NYSE does not view ownership of even a significant amount of stock, by itself, as a bar to
an independence finding, the Board determined that Mr. Zimmermans position with Prentice did not
affect its determination that he is independent.
II. Board Meetings and Committees; Annual Meeting Attendance
The Board held nine (9) meetings during 2009. In 2009, no incumbent director attended fewer than
75% of the aggregate number of meetings of (i) the Board and (ii) any committees of the Board on
which such director served (in each case, during the periods that such director served). It is the
policy of the Company for Board members to attend the Companys annual meeting of shareholders. All
eight Board members were present at the Companys 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. See the
2009 Director Compensation table herein and subsequent narrative for a description of the
compensation paid to directors in 2009.
The Board maintains, among other committees, a standing audit committee (the Audit Committee),
compensation committee (the Compensation Committee) and nominating/governance committee (the
Nominating/Governance Committee). Links to the current charters for each such committee can be
found on the Companys website located at www.kidbrandsinc.com, by clicking on the Investor
Relations tab, and then the Corporate Governance tab, and such charters are available in print
to any shareholder who makes a written request therefor to the Company at 1800 Valley Road, Wayne,
New Jersey 07470, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee, established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, held four (4) meetings during 2009. The Audit Committee currently consists
of Messrs. Salibello (Chair), Mr. Horowitz and Mr. Schaefer. The Audit Committee operates under a
written charter adopted by the Board. The Audit Committees function is to assist the Board in
fulfilling its oversight responsibility by monitoring (1) the integrity of the financial statements
of the Company, (2) the compliance by the Company with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) the
independence, qualifications and performance of the Companys independent auditors, (4) the
performance of the Companys internal audit function, (5) the investments made by the Company, and
(6) any transactions between related parties (including, without limitation, officers, directors
and principal shareholders) and the Company, other than normal and usual employment compensation
arrangements with the
Company. The Board has affirmatively determined that each current member of the Audit Committee
(and each individual who served on such committee at any time during 2009 for the period that such
individual so served), is independent (as defined in Section 303A of the listing standards of the
NYSE and Section 10A(m)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10A-3
promulgated thereunder) and may serve on the Audit Committee. The Board has affirmatively
determined that the Chair of the Audit Committee, Mr. Salibello, is an audit committee financial
expert, as that term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K, and, as described above, is
independent for purposes of the listing standards of the NYSE. The report of the Audit Committee
is set forth in this Proxy Statement.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee, which held seven (7) meetings during 2009, currently consists of
Messrs. Horowitz and Ciampi (Ms. Krueger served on the Compensation Committee until her resignation
on March 30, 2010 and her replacement on the Committee has not yet been designated. Each current
member of the Compensation Committee (and each individual who served on such committee at any time
during 2009 for the period that such individual so served) is independent, as independence for such
members is defined in the listing standards of the NYSE. The Compensation Committee operates under
a written charter adopted by the Board. The function of the Compensation Committee is to (i) review
and approve remuneration arrangements for the Chief Executive Officer and the other executive
officers of the Company (including annual base salary level, annual incentive opportunity level,
long-term incentive opportunity level and any employment agreements, severance arrangements, and
any change in control agreements/provisions) and make recommendations to the Board with respect to
the compensation of directors, and all incentive compensation and equity based plans; (ii) to
review and discuss with the Companys management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A)
and to determine whether to recommend to the Board that the CD&A be included in the Companys
applicable regulatory filings; and (iii) to produce an annual Compensation Committee Report for
inclusion in the Companys applicable regulatory filings. The report of the Compensation Committee
is set forth in this Proxy Statement. In accordance with its charter, the Compensation Committee
may form and delegate authority to subcommittees when appropriate, but has not done so to date.
Processes and Procedures
The Compensation Committee is responsible for annually reviewing and approving corporate goals and
objectives relevant to CEO and executive officer (including NEO) compensation, evaluating their
performance in light of those goals and objectives, and setting their compensation levels based on
this evaluation. In assessing performance against the objectives, the Compensation Committee
considers actual results against the specific deliverables associated with each objective for each
executive officer (including the CEO), the extent to which such objective was a significant stretch
goal for the Company and/or the individual, and whether significant unforeseen obstacles or
favorable circumstances altered the expected difficulty of achieving the desired results. See the
CD&A below for a detailed discussion of how various elements of compensation for our executives is
determined. In evaluating executive officers other than the CEO, the Compensation Committee
receives significant input from the CEO, whose recommendations weigh heavily in the Committees
overall annual assessment for each such executive. Such executive assessment is used by the
Committee in determining or approving, as applicable, base salary adjustments, equity award
amounts, as well as cash incentive compensation awards and performance goals, objectives and
initiatives for the coming year. At the time of such executive assessments, the Compensation
Committee also reviews and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to each element of the
compensation of directors and all incentive-compensation plans and equity-based plans. The analysis
of director compensation is based on a number of considerations, including prior practice, the
recommendations of our compensation consultants (discussed below) and competitive market and
industry information. Management is not involved in determining the amount or form of director
compensation.
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The Compensation Committees charter grants it the sole authority to retain and terminate any
compensation consultant used to assist in the evaluation of executive compensation (and grants the
Compensation Committee sole authority to approve the consultants fees and other retention terms).
Although we do not put a premium on benchmarking, the Committee engaged James F. Reda and
Associates, LLC (REDA) in 2009 to: (i) provide information with respect to equity compensation
grants for the Companys NEOs and certain other key executives for 2009; (ii) review the potential
compensation package for candidates for president of each of Kids Line and Sassy using broad-based
market surveys; and (iii) help management to prepare a report discussing general market trends
with respect to incentives for certain of the Companys executives once relevant earn-out periods
terminate (including one 2009 NEO). Peer companies were not used in connection with the foregoing.
With respect to the equity compensation grants, REDA was instructed to prepare an analysis of
recent trends with respect to long-term incentive compensation of executives in light of the recent
downturn in equity markets. In particular, the Committee was concerned that, as a result of the
decline in the Companys stock price and the resultant decrease in the per share Black-Scholes
value of share-based grants, equity compensation targeted to be consistent with prior grants to the
Companys executives (in terms of value) would result in significantly greater dilution to the
Companys stockholders. The Committee took REDAs recommendations into consideration when
determining the size of the February 2009 SAR grants (as discussed in the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis below). Based in part on the results of REDAs analysis, such awards were similar to
prior awards in terms of the number of shares underlying the grants, although the value associated
with such grants was substantially less than in prior years. Other than as described above, REDA
provided no other services in 2009. Director compensation has not been changed to date from the
arrangements approved in May of 2005, other than compensation for temporary special committees
formed on an as-needed basis from time to time, and the expanded role of Mr. Benaroya as of April
22, 2009 (which terminated in October 2009). It is the current intention of the Board to grant to
each Non-Employee Director, on the date of each Annual Meeting of Shareholders thereafter and
immediately following which such Non-Employee Director is serving on the Board, awards under the
Companys Equity Incentive Plan with an aggregate value on the date of grant consistent with the
Boards then-current policy, to the extent such awards are available for issuance under such plan.
See the sections captioned How We Choose Amounts for Each Element of Our Compensation Program and
Role of Management in the CD&A below for a detailed description of the factors considered by the
Compensation Committee in establishing the compensation of our key executives, as well as the role
of management with respect thereto. The Compensation Committee also periodically engages
independent counsel to advise on various legal issues affecting compensation programs and
processes, but no independent counsel was engaged for such services in 2009.
Nominating/Governance Committee
The Nominating/Governance Committee, which held two (2) meetings in 2009, currently consists of
Messrs. Ciampi, Salibello, and Schaefer. Each current member of the Nominating/Governance
Committee (and each individual who served on such committee at any time during 2009 for the period
that such individual so served) is independent, as independence for such members is defined in the
listing standards of the NYSE. The Nominating/Governance Committee operates under a written charter
adopted by the Board. The function of the Nominating/Governance Committee is to develop corporate
governance principles applicable to the Company and oversee the evaluation of the Board and the
management of the Company. In addition, the Nominating/Governance Committee identifies and
recommends to the Board individuals who are qualified, consistent with criteria approved by the
Board, to be selected as nominees for election as a director of the Company, as well as members of
the various committees of the Board.
Minimum Qualifications for Board of Directors Nominees
The Board seeks a diverse group of candidates who possess the background, skills and expertise to
make a significant contribution to the Board. Accordingly, Board candidates will be considered by
the Nominating/ Governance Committee based upon various criteria, including, but not limited to,
their broad-based business and professional skills and experiences, concern for the long-term
interests of the shareholders, and their reputation, personal integrity and judgment. In addition,
directors must have sufficient time available to devote to Board activities and to enhance their
knowledge of the consumer goods and related industries. Qualified candidates will be considered
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or disability. See Board
Qualifications, Specific Nominee Attributes and Board Diversity Policy above for additional
information with respect to qualifications of nominees to our Board and our analysis of diversity
with respect to the composition of the Board.
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Identification and Evaluation Process Related to Director Nominations
The Nominating/Governance Committee will recommend to the full Board the slate of directors to be
nominated for election at the annual meeting of shareholders and shall recommend additional
candidates to fill vacancies as needed, in accordance with the procedures set forth below. In the
case of incumbent directors whose terms of office
are set to expire, the Nominating/Governance Committee reviews such directors overall service to
the Company during their term, including the number of meetings attended, level of participation
and quality of performance. In the case of new director candidates, the Nominating/Governance
Committee first determines whether the candidate must be independent as defined by applicable
securities laws, the rules and regulations of the SEC and the listing standards applicable to the
Company. The Nominating/Governance Committee will identify potential candidates and may also
engage, if it deems appropriate, a professional search firm, but has not done so to date. The
Nominating/Governance Committee will then meet to discuss and consider such candidates
qualifications in light of the overall composition of the Board, the operating requirements of the
Company, the long-term interests of the shareholders and the criteria for nominee selection
approved by the Board. Contact will be initiated with preferred candidates, including, to the
extent the Nominating/Governance Committee deems necessary, the requirement of the completion of
informational questionnaires provided by the Nominating/Governance Committee to the candidate, as
well as personal interviews of such candidates. After such procedure is complete, the
Nominating/Governance Committee will meet to approve final candidates for recommendation to the
full Board as set forth in its charter. The Nominating/Governance Committee will consider director
candidates recommended by shareholders provided the published procedures established by the Company
for such recommendations are followed by submitting shareholders. (See Shareholder Recommendations
for Director below for such procedures and relevant provisions of the IRA.) The
Nominating/Governance Committee does not intend to alter the manner in which it evaluates
candidates based on whether the candidate was recommended by a shareholder.
In accordance with the employment agreement between the Company and Mr. Crain, Mr. Crain may
terminate his employment with the Company for good reason for any failure to nominate him as a
member of the Board during his employment under such agreement.
Shareholder Recommendations for Director
The Nominating/Governance Committee will consider qualified candidates for director who are
recommended by the Companys shareholders in written submissions to the Corporate Secretary, 1800
Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470. Written submissions of recommendations from a shareholder
must be received at least 120 days before the date of release of the Companys proxy statement to
shareholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting (or if the current meeting has
been moved by more than 30 days from the previous years meeting, or if no annual meeting was held
during the previous year, at least 120 days before the date of release of the Companys proxy
materials in connection with the current years annual meeting) to be considered for the current
years annual meeting, and should include the nominees qualifications and other relevant
biographical information, including age, employment history with employer names and a description
of the employers business, whether such individual can read and understand basic financial
statements, and board memberships (if any). The submission must be accompanied by a written consent
of the individual to stand for election if nominated by the Board and to serve if elected by the
shareholders. Recommendations received after the 120 day period specified above will be considered
for nomination at the next succeeding annual meeting of shareholders. The Nominating/Governance
Committee will consider director candidates recommended by shareholders provided the procedures set
forth above are followed by shareholders in submitting recommendations. The Nominating/ Governance
Committee retains discretion in the recommendation of nominees to the Board, and has no obligation
to nominate a candidate recommended by a shareholder or to include such candidate in the Companys
proxy materials. Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to the IRA, and subject to the limitations
set forth therein, the Company has generally agreed, among other things, to nominate for election
with respect to all stockholders meetings or consents concerning the election of members of the
Board, two Prentice Directors and two Laminar Directors (subject to decrease as specified therein),
provided further, that at any time that Prentice shall have the right to designate more than one
Prentice Director, at least one of such designees shall be an Independent Director, and at any time
that Laminar shall have the right to designate more than one Laminar Director, at least one of such
designees shall be an Independent Director (defined generally as (i) independent for purposes of
the governance rules of the New York Stock Exchange and (ii) independent under such rules if
Prentice and Laminar were the listed company with respect to which independence is being
determined). The Company has waived the requirement set forth in clause (ii) above for Laminar and
Prentice. In addition, the Company shall not be obligated to cause to be nominated for election to
the Board or to recommend to the stockholders the election of any designee of Prentice or Laminar
(i) who fails to submit to the Company on a timely basis such questionnaires as the Company may
require of its directors generally and such other information as the Company may reasonably request
or (ii) if the Board or the Nominating/Governance Committee determines in good faith that such
action would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties or applicable law; provided, that in such
event, the Company shall promptly notify Prentice or Laminar, as applicable, of the basis for such
belief and, to the extent that the Board or the Nominating/Governance Committee continues to
believe that such action is inconsistent with its fiduciary duties, shall permit Prentice or
Laminar, as applicable, to provide an alternate nominee or nominees sufficiently in advance of the
meeting of the stockholders called with respect to such nominees. In connection with the foregoing,
Prentice designated Messrs. Zimmerman and Ciampi as the Prentice Directors and Laminar designated
Messrs. Rovit and Schaefer as the Laminar Directors, each of whom were considered and recommended
by the Nominating/Governance Committee to the Board and accepted for inclusion as nominees for
election as directors at the 2010 Meeting.
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Communication with the Board of Directors
Shareholders and any other interested party who would like to communicate directly with the
Companys Board, including any individual director, the Chairman of the Board and/or the presiding
director, a committee of the Board, the non-management directors as a group or the independent
directors as a group may do so: (1) electronically by sending an e-mail to the following address:
theboard@kidbrandsinc.com; or, (2) by writing to: Board of Directors, Kid Brands, Inc., 1800 Valley
Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, Attention: Corporate Secretary. All such communications, via e-mail
or in writing, will be forwarded by the Corporate Secretary to the appropriate Board member(s).
Corporate Governance Guidelines
The Company has adopted a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines, a current version of which can be
located on the Companys website, www.kidbrandsinc.com, by clicking on the Investor Relations tab
and then the Corporate Governance tab. Such guidelines are available in print to any shareholder
who makes a written request thereof to the Company at 1800 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470,
Attention: Corporate Secretary.
Executive Sessions of Non-Management and Independent Directors
Pursuant to the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, non-management Board members will meet
without management present at least quarterly at regularly scheduled executive sessions.
Non-management directors are all those who are not Company officers. Non-management directors
include such directors, if any, who are not independent by virtue of a material relationship with
the Company, former status or family membership, or for any other reason. The Chairman of the Board
presides at such meetings unless the Chairman is not a non-management director, or if the Board has
no Chairman, in which case the presiding director will be chosen by the non-management directors.
Currently, Raphael Benaroya, the Chairman of the Board, is the presiding director at such meetings.
In addition, an executive session including only the independent directors of the Board shall be
held at least once annually. The Chairman of the Board presides at such meetings unless the
Chairman is not an independent director, or if the Board has no Chairman, in which case the
presiding director will be chosen by the independent directors. Currently, Salvatore Salibello, the
Chairman of the Audit Committee, is the presiding director at such meetings.
Codes of Ethics
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for the Principal Executive Officer and Senior Financial
Officers, as well as a more general Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. You can find links to
current versions of each of these codes on the Companys website
located at www.kidbrandsinc.com,
by clicking on the Investor Relations tab and then the Corporate Governance tab, and such codes
are available in print to any shareholder who makes a written request thereof to the Company at
1800 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ANALYSIS OF RISK IN OUR COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
As part of its responsibilities to annually review all incentive compensation and equity-based
plans, and evaluate whether the compensation arrangements of the Companys employees incentivize
unnecessary and excessive risk-taking, the Compensation Committee evaluated the risk profile of our
compensation policies and practices for 2009, and concluded that they do not motivate imprudent
risk taking. In its evaluation, the Committee reviewed our employee compensation structures, and
noted numerous design elements that manage and mitigate risk without diminishing the incentive
nature of the compensation, including: (i) a balanced mix between cash and equity, and annual and
longer-term incentives; (ii) caps on incentive awards at reasonable levels (as determined by a
review of our economic position and prospects); (iii) linear payouts between target levels with
respect to annual incentive awards; (iv) discretion on individual awards; (v) a portfolio of
long-term incentives, and (vi) the existence of claw-back policies for payments made using
materially inaccurate financial results. The Committee also reviewed our compensation programs for
certain design features that may have the potential to encourage excessive risk-taking, including:
over-weighting towards annual incentives, highly leveraged payout curves, unreasonable thresholds,
and steep payout cliffs at certain performance levels that may encourage short-term business
decisions to meet payout thresholds. The Committee concluded that our compensation programs do not
include such elements. In addition, the Committee analyzed our overall enterprise risks and how
compensation programs may impact individual behavior in a manner that could exacerbate these
enterprise risks. For this purpose, the Committee considered the Companys growth and return
performance, volativity and leverage. In light of these analyses, the Committee concluded that it
has a balanced pay and performance program that does not encourage excessive risk-taking that is
reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. We believe our compensation
programs encourage and reward prudent business judgment and appropriate risk-taking over the long
term.
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Committee as used in this section refers to the Compensation Committee of the Board. Named
executive officers or NEOs refer to the individuals set forth in the Summary Compensation table
below, and the CEO refers to Bruce G. Crain, our President and Chief Executive Officer.
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OVERVIEW
We feel that the overall compensation levels of our executives (including our NEOs) should be
sufficiently competitive to attract talented leaders and motivate those leaders to achieve superior
results. At the same time, however, we believe that compensation should be set at responsible
levels, reflecting our continued focus on improving sales and margins, controlling costs and
creating value for our shareholders. At the core of our compensation philosophy is our belief that
compensation should be linked to performance. We believe that offering a competitive total
compensation package to executives that incorporates a reward-for-performance philosophy helps
achieve these objectives. As a result, a significant portion of the compensation of our executive
officers is based upon achievement of corporate objectives and individual performance goals. We
also believe that total compensation and accountability should generally increase with position and
responsibility. Consistent with this view, opportunities under our incentive compensation program
typically represent an increasing portion of total compensation as position and responsibility
increase, as individuals with greater responsibility have greater ability to influence the
Companys achievement of targeted results and strategic initiatives. Similarly, equity-based awards
generally represent a higher portion of total compensation for persons with higher levels of
responsibility, making a significant portion of their total compensation dependent on long-term
stock appreciation. The Committee feels that it maintains a balanced pay and performance program
that does not encourage excessive risk-taking. See Analysis of Risk in Our Compensation Structure
above.
ELEMENTS OF 2009 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The material elements of our 2009 executive compensation program were: (i) base salary; (ii) annual
cash incentive compensation; and (iii) equity awards.
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Although we fine-tune our compensation programs as conditions change, we believe it is important to
maintain consistency in our compensation philosophy and approach. We recognize that value-creating
performance by an executive or group of executives does not always translate immediately into
appreciation in our stock price, particularly in periods of severe economic stress. However, the
Committee believes that it may be appropriate for certain components of compensation to decline
during periods of economic stress, reduced earnings and significantly lower stock prices (as was
experienced during a large portion of 2009). As a result: (i) base salaries were not increased in
2009; (ii) the Company temporarily suspended its matching contributions under its 401(k) plan
(which were reinstated for the full year at the end of 2009); and (iii) with respect to our
executive incentive compensation program for 2009, higher minimum corporate performance than in
prior years was needed to trigger entitlement to any award (from 80% of a specified target to 90%),
a greater portion of potential awards were geared towards corporate performance (a 75%/25% split
between corporate and individual goals, as opposed to 50%/50% in prior years), and all incentive
compensation based on individual goals would be forfeited unless specified levels of corporate
performance were achieved (50% was subject to forfeiture in prior years).
WHY WE CHOOSE TO PAY EACH ELEMENT
We provide cash compensation in the form of base salary and annual incentive compensation. The
objective of base salary is to provide current compensation that reflects job responsibilities,
value to the Company and individual performance, while maintaining market competitiveness.
The objective of cash incentive compensation is to assure that a significant portion of total
compensation is based on a reward of superior performance with respect to specific objectives,
initiatives and strategic goals. The opportunity for a more significant award increases when both
the Company or a specific operating group and the executive achieve high levels of performance.
Commencing in 2005, we initiated our Incentive Compensation Program (the IC Program). The IC
Program in 2009 provided designated employees of the Company and its subsidiaries with an
opportunity to earn substantial cash remuneration beyond their base salary based on: (i) the
attainment of specified operating objectives by the Company (or specified divisions thereof); and
(ii) fulfillment of specified individual goals and objectives established for specified
participants. The objectives of the IC Program are to, among other things: (1) more closely align
participants interests with those of shareholders; (2) reward participants for contributing to the
short and long-term growth of the business; (3) provide participants with a more meaningful role in
the attainment of maximum compensation levels; (4) provide a competitive platform for compensation
vis-à-vis the marketplace; and (5) serve as a recruitment and retention tool. Incentive
compensation awards under the IC Program are based on specified percentages of base salary. The
determination of such percentages is discussed below, and with respect to our named executive
officers in 2009, ranged from a maximum potential payment of approximately 75% to 130% of base
salary in the event that the maximum targets and the highest level of individual objectives and
initiatives were achieved. See Operation of the 2009 IC Program below for a detailed discussion
of potential and actual cash incentive compensation awarded to the NEOs in 2009.
Equity awards are used to provide our executives with upside opportunity with the improvement of
the Companys stock price and to provide incentives for retention, as such awards vest over time.
In addition, we feel that stock option and stock appreciation right (SAR) awards align the
interests of our executives with those of our shareholders, support the Companys
pay-for-performance philosophy (e.g., all the value received by the recipient from a stock option
or SAR is based on the growth of the stock price above the exercise price, and correspondingly, the
recipient is both incentivized to perform in a manner designed to increase shareholder value and
exposed to the risk of the effect of negative performance on the Companys stock price), foster
employee stock ownership, and focus the management team on increasing value for the shareholders.
As a result, a substantial portion of most equity awards takes the form of stock options or SARs.
In addition, stock options and SARs help to provide a balance to the Companys overall compensation
program, as the IC Program focuses on the achievement of annual performance targets, objectives and
initiatives, whereas the vesting period of stock options and SARs generally encourages executive
retention and creates incentive for increases in shareholder value over a longer term. We use
restricted stock or restricted stock unit (RSU) awards to help align the interests of executives
with those of the stockholders, foster employee stock ownership, contribute to the focus of the
management team on increasing value for the stockholders, and encourage executive retention
(through a multi-year vesting period). Restricted stock or RSU awards typically also result in less
share dilution than a comparable amount (in terms of value) of options or SARs.
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HOW WE CHOOSE AMOUNTS FOR EACH ELEMENT OF OUR COMPENSATION PROGRAM
We structure the size of the various elements awarded to all of our executives (including the NEOs)
by balancing the interests of shareholders with the competitive need to provide an attractive
overall compensation program. Although we do not have an exact formula for allocating among the
different elements of our executive compensation program, including the division between cash and
non-cash compensation and short and long-term incentives, we do ensure that a significant
percentage of any executives aggregate compensation package (including that of the NEOs) is
contingent upon either Company or operating group results as well as individual behavior, as is
more fully discussed below.
We believe that the various components of our compensation package together provide a strong link
between compensation and performance on both the individual and Company level. We do not believe
that compensation should be based on the short-term performance of our stock, whether favorable or
unfavorable, because we feel that the price of our stock will, in the long-term, reflect our
operating performance, and ultimately, the management of the Company by our executives. Similarly,
as we constantly strive for improved Company performance, amounts realizable from compensation
awarded or earned in the past are treated as one factor of many considered in setting other
elements of compensation.
The particular amount of each element of our executives compensation (including that of the NEOs)
for a particular year is determined by or with the approval of the Committee, which uses the
following considerations, among others, in making such determinations: (i) the performance of the
Company or the relevant operational group; (ii) the results of an annual executive assessment for
each executive for the previous year; (iii) the anticipated difficulty of achieving stated goals
and objectives in the coming year; (iv) the value of each executives unique skills and
capabilities to support long-term performance of the Company; (v) the contribution of each
executive as a member of the executive management team; (vi) the scope and relative complexity of
the individuals responsibilities; (vii) competitive market and industry information, including
periodic reports on performance versus a peer group of companies; (viii) the recommendations of our
compensation consultant, if any; (ix) the contributions of such executive beyond his or her
immediate area of responsibility; and (x) internal pay equity. Certain of these considerations are
given greater weight depending on the element of compensation under consideration, as is discussed
with respect to each element below.
The Committee engaged REDA in 2009 to provide information with respect to equity compensation
grants for 2009. See Compensation Committee above for a description of the instructions to REDA
with respect to equity grants. In particular, the Committee was concerned that, as a result of the
decline in the Companys stock price and the resultant decrease in the per share Black-Scholes
value of share-based grants in the beginning of the year, equity compensation targeted to be
consistent with prior grants to the Companys executives (in terms of value) would result in
significantly greater dilution to the Companys stockholders. The Committee took REDAs
recommendations into consideration when determining the size of the February 2009 SAR grants. Based
in part on the results of REDAs analysis, such awards were similar to prior awards in terms of the
number of shares underlying the grants, although the value associated with such grants was
substantially less than in prior years. The Committee also engaged REDA in late 2009 to: (i) review
the potential compensation package for candidates for president of each of Kids Line and Sassy
using broad-based market surveys, and (ii) help management to prepare a report discussing general
market trends with respect to incentives for certain of the Companys executives once relevant
earn-out periods terminate (including one 2009 NEO). Peer companies were not used with respect to
any of the foregoing services. In general, the Committee does not attempt to maintain specific
target percentiles with respect to a specific list of benchmark companies, but instead periodically
uses analyses of peer group companies to determine whether the Companys compensation programs are
generally competitive with that of others in similar industries, although no peer group analyses
were conducted with respect to 2009 compensation. See BENCHMARKING below. Other than as described
above, REDA provided no other services in 2009.
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In addition to the foregoing, in making decisions with respect to any element of an executives
compensation, the Committee considers the total compensation that may be awarded to such
individual. The goal of the Committee is to set aggregate compensation levels that are reasonable,
when all elements of potential compensation are considered. To aid in this analysis, the Committee
uses tally sheets for each executive officer detailing such officers base salary, annual cash
incentive award opportunity and payout, equity-based compensation, perquisites and other benefits.
The tally sheets also show holdings of the Companys Common Stock by such executive, as well as
amounts payable upon termination of employment under various circumstances. The 2009 tally sheet
amounts differ from the amounts set forth in the Summary Compensation Table because, among other
things: (i) base salary reflects current amounts, whereas the Summary Compensation Table reflects
the base salary amount during the entire year (base salaries may have increased during the year);
and (ii) annual incentive cash compensation amounts include potential awards, while the Summary
Compensation Table reflects the actual amount earned in 2009. The Committee uses these tally sheets
to estimate the total annual compensation of our executives, to review, in one place, how a change
in the amount of each compensation component affects each NEOs total compensation, and to provide
perspective on payouts under a range of termination scenarios.
As a general matter, if the Committee determines that the wealth accumulation of a particular
executive and/or the potential payout resulting from the termination of his or her employment is
excessive and/or unjustified, unless limited by contract, the Committee may use its discretion to
adjust one or more elements of compensation for such executive. The Committee did not determine
that any downward adjustments were required with respect to any NEO compensation packages or
elements for 2009 as a result of wealth accumulation. However, see ELEMENTS OF 2009 EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION above for steps implemented in 2009 in reaction to the economic environment, reduced
earnings and significantly lower stock prices prevailing for a significant portion of the year.
In general, we choose base salaries that are competitive relative to similar positions at companies
of comparable size, including at companies in our industry, in order to provide us with the ability
to attract, retain and motivate employees with a proven record of performance. However, we do not
benchmark base salaries (see BENCHMARKING below). Amounts attainable under our IC Program are
meant to assure that a significant portion of total compensation is based on a reward of superior
performance with respect to specific objectives, initiatives and strategic goals. Our general
policy for allocating between long-term and currently paid compensation is to establish adequate
base compensation to attract and retain personnel, while providing sufficient incentives to
maximize long-term value for our shareholders. As discussed above, the Company weights compensation
for the executives with more responsibility (including the NEOs) more toward variable,
performance-based compensation elements than for less senior employees.
Based on the Summary Compensation Table below, 2009 compensation for the NEOs was allocated as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Base Salary |
|
|
46.8 |
% |
|
Short-Term Incentives: |
|
|
30.5 |
% |
|
Long-Term Incentives* |
|
|
9.9 |
% |
|
Other** |
|
|
12.8 |
% |
|
|
|
* |
|
Reflects the aggregate grant date
fair value computed in accordance
with FASB ASC Topic 718 with respect
to issuances of equity awards to the
individuals in the table during
2009. These amounts may not
correspond to the actual value that
will be realized by the NEOs. |
|
** |
|
Primarily reflects severance
payments made in 2009 to Anthony
Cappiello, our interim CFO until
January 30, 2009, as well as the
benefits included within the All
Other Compensation column of the
Summary Compensation Table for all
NEOs during 2009. |
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ONGOING PROCESS
Evaluation of executive performance and consideration of our business environment are year-round
processes which culminate in the annual executive assessments discussed above. In addition to the
involvement of the Committee in the determination of performance targets and objectives, meetings
of the Committee or the full Board over the course of the year include reviews of financial reports
on year-to-date performance versus budgeted performance and prior year performance, review of
information on each executives stock ownership and equity award holdings and estimated grant-date
values of equity awards and review of tally sheets setting forth the total compensation of the
named executive officers.
ROLE OF MANAGEMENT
Senior management plays an important role in our executive compensation decision-making process,
due to its direct involvement in and knowledge of the business goals, strategies, experiences and
performance of the Company and its various operational units. With respect to our executive
incentive compensation program (which is described in detail below), the Committee engages in
active discussions with the CEO concerning: (i) who should participate in the program and at what
levels; (ii) which performance metrics should be used in connection with different operational
groups; and (iii) the determination of performance targets, as well as individual goals and
initiatives for the coming year, where applicable, and whether and to what extent criteria for the
previous year have been achieved. The CEO is advised by the other senior executives of the Company
in recommending and determining the achievement of individual goals and initiatives for those
executives that do not report directly to him. With respect to equity grants, the CEO makes
recommendations to the Committee as to appropriate grant levels for executives. In making these
recommendations, the CEO is advised by the other senior executives with respect to those executives
that do not report directly to him. The Committee reviews the appropriateness of the
recommendations of the CEO with respect to the foregoing and accepts or adjusts such
recommendations in light of the considerations applicable to the relevant element of compensation
(discussed with respect to each element below). In addition, the senior executives of the Company
are involved in the compensation-setting process through: (i) their evaluation of employee
performance used in connection with the annual executive assessments; and (ii) their
recommendations to the CEO and/or Committee with respect to base salary adjustments. Senior
executives also prepare meeting information for the Committee upon request.
ANALYSIS OF DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO OUR 2009 COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Base Salaries
A minimum base salary for Messrs. Crain, Cappiello, Bivona and Levin was determined by each of
their respective employment agreements. See the section captioned Employment Agreements and
Arrangements following the Summary Compensation Table for a description of the material terms and
considerations with respect to such employment agreements. The Committee annually reviews and
approves base salary adjustments for the named executive officers as part of the annual executive
assessments, and at the time of any promotion or other change in responsibilities. In this context,
the Committee does not rely on predetermined formulas or a limited set of criteria, however, the
following considerations factor most heavily in the determination of base salary adjustments: (i)
the results of the executive assessment for such executive for the previous year; (ii) the value of
such executives unique skills and capabilities to support long-term performance of the Company;
(iii) competitive market and industry information, including a review of national and regional
compensation surveys with respect to base salary increases for the year; (iv) the nature and
responsibility of the executives position; (v) the importance of retaining the individual along
with the competitiveness of the market for the individuals talent and services; (vi) the
recommendations of our compensation consultant, if any, (vii) general economic conditions; and
(viii) the consumer price index increase for the applicable geographic region for the applicable
year. With respect to 2009, base salaries for virtually all executives (and all NEOs) were not
increased from 2008 levels. See the Summary Compensation Table below for base salaries of our
named executive officers during 2009. With respect to 2010, in recognition of the lack of increases
in 2009 and improved operating results, base salaries were increased an average of 2.5%, which
generally reflects a 20% discount to average increases provided to other executives, based on a
composite of various broad-based market surveys.
2009 Cash Incentive Compensation
The IC Program was in effect for 2009 and will be in effect for 2010. All named executive officers
participate in the IC Program. As Mr. Cappiello left the employment of the Company in January of
2009, he did not receive any amounts with respect thereto. In addition, as Mr. Levin left the
employment of the Company prior to the payment of amounts under the IC Program for 2009 (December
31, 2009), he was not entitled to any such payments. However, as the Committee felt that Mr. Levin
had earned the incentive compensation amount to which he would otherwise have been entitled based
on his performance and service to the Company through the end of the year, as well as his agreement
to continue to provide certain consulting services to the Company subsequent to the termination of
his employment on December 31, 2009, it used its discretion to award him such amount (as a result
of the use of such discretion, such amount has been classified as a bonus). See Employment
Contracts and Arrangements below.
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Operation of the 2009 IC Program
(a) General
Subject to certain specified exclusions set forth in the IC Program, participants consist of senior
employees who work in specified operational groups of either the Company or its subsidiaries
selected on an annual basis by the CEO in his sole discretion in consultation with the heads of
business units and certain senior executives of his choice, in each case as approved by the
Committee. Participants generally have the rank of vice president (or its functional equivalent at
certain subsidiaries) or above, but titles are not determinative. The operational groups in 2009
consisted of: (i) corporate participants; (ii) Sassy participants; (iii) Kids Line participants;
(iv) LaJobi participants; and (v) CoCaLo participants. As 2009 was a transition year for Sassy
(Sassy repositioned its operations in late 2008), all IC bonuses for Sassy participants for 2009
were in the sole discretion of the Committee. However, as the Sassy participants missed the Minimum
Target, no incentive compensation was earned (Sassy participants will participate in the IC Program
for 2010 in accordance with its terms).
Participants are eligible to participate in the IC Program at specified levels (expressed as a
percentage of annual base salary). The percentage for each participant (such participants
Applicable Percentage) was recommended for 2009 by Mr. Crain and approved by the Committee (in
certain cases, including Messrs. Crain, Levin, and Bivona, the Applicable Percentage was determined
pursuant to the relevant employment agreement). We believe the levels chosen are appropriate to
ensure that a significant portion of all of our executives total compensation is contingent upon
the achievement of specified corporate objectives, as well as individual performance goals.
Towards that end, the Applicable Percentages of all participants in the IC Program in 2009 range
from 20% to 75% of base salary. Unless a specified percentage is set forth in an employment
agreement, approval of a participants Applicable Percentage is based primarily on the following
considerations: (i) the results of the annual executive assessment for such executive for the
previous year; (ii) the anticipated difficulty of achieving stated goals and objectives in the
coming year; (iii) the value of such executives unique skills and capabilities to support
long-term performance of the Company; (iv) the contribution of such executive as a member of the
executive management team; (v) the contributions of such executive beyond his immediate area of
responsibility; and (vi) the importance of retaining the individual along with the competitiveness
of the market for the individuals talent. NEOs, as a result of their higher responsibility levels
and greater ability to impact Company performance, generally have Applicable Percentages in excess
of those of less senior executives. During 2009, the Applicable Percentage and participant group
for each named executive officer was as set forth in the table in paragraph (b) below.
Each participants annual base salary multiplied by such participants Applicable Percentage equals
a number (the IC Factor) that is used to determine such participants total incentive
compensation which may be earned for the relevant year. As is explained below, however, the maximum
amount of compensation that can be earned under the IC Program is greater than the IC Factor in the
event that stretch goals are achieved by the Company.
With respect to the 2009 IC Program, potential incentive compensation for most participants was
comprised of two separate components: a corporate performance component and an individual goals and
objectives component (however, Mr. Levins incentive compensation was based solely on corporate
performance pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement). Basing a portion of awards on
individual goals and objectives allows the Committee to play a more proactive role in identifying
performance objectives beyond purely financial measures, including, for example, exceptional
performance of an individuals functional responsibilities as well as leadership, innovations,
creativity, collaboration, growth initiatives and other activities that are critical to driving
long-term value for shareholders. Each component may entitle a participant to earn a specified
percentage of the IC Factor, as described below.
(b) Establishing Corporate Objectives and Calculating the Corporate Component
Corporate objectives for each operational group consist of three separate levels of achievement
(Targets) with respect to one or several specified measures of operating performance each year,
such as operating income, Adjusted EBITDA, etc. (the Chosen Metric). Both the Chosen Metric and
the Targets required are recommended by the CEO on an annual basis and approved by the Committee.
The Chosen Metric for all participant groups during 2009 (and until such time as it is changed) was
Adjusted EBITDA (either consolidated or that of a specified operating group, as applicable), which
is defined for this purpose as net income before net interest expense, provision for
income taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash, special or non-recurring charges (as
determined by the Company). The Committee believes Adjusted EBITDA to be an appropriate metric by
which to measure performance because it is a measure of cash flow that provides the flexibility
needed to adjust for special circumstances that affect the Company from time to time and therefore
provides an opportunity to measure performance from different periods in a more consistent manner.
There is no requirement that the Targets be based on or refer to budgeted levels of operating
performance, or to any other plan or projection with respect to the Companys business, although
the Targets are typically based on budgets for the relevant year. Targets are calculated to include
a reserve to fund IC payments. We have not disclosed target levels for the corporate component of
the IC Program because we believe such disclosure will cause competitive harm to the Company with
regard to various short-term business strategies and goals. The Targets for 2009 with respect to
continuing operations were set at amounts that exceeded 2008 results. The Targets are based on
consolidated Company Adjusted EBITDA for corporate participants. Targets for the corporate
component for Sassy, Kids Line, LaJobi and CoCaLo participants are based on their respective
Adjusted EBITDAs.
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For most participants (and all NEOs other than Mr. Levin) during 2009, 75% of such participants IC
Factor was designated the Part A Amount. The Targets consisted of the following: (i) a specified
minimum level of achievement in the Chosen Metric (the Minimum Target) required to earn an amount
equal to 20% of a participants Part A Amount; (ii) a specified level of achievement in the Chosen
Metric in excess of the Minimum Target (the Target) required to earn an amount equal to 100% of a
participants Part A Amount; and (iii) a specified level of achievement in the Chosen Metric in
excess of the Target (the Maximum Target) required to earn an amount equal to 150% of a
Participants Part A Amount for all participant groups other than (i) Kids Line, where the payment
for achievement of the Maximum Target would have been 125% of the Part A Amount, and (ii) for Mr.
Crain, where achievement of the Maximum Target would entitle him to an amount equal to 65% of his
annual base salary, or 173.3% of his Part A Amount). In general, the Minimum Target rewards
achievement of a significant percentage of budgeted performance targets (90% of Target in 2009).
Achievement of the Target generally represents a slight stretch, representing how the Company
would perform if it achieved budgeted amounts, recognizing that the budgets are generally set at
slightly optimistic levels, whereas the Maximum Target is designed to be a true stretch goal for
the Company or the relevant operational group (115% of Target for all participant groups in 2009
other than CoCaLo, where due to its smaller relative size, the Maximum Target was equal to 120% of
Target). From 2005 (the first year that the IC Program was in effect) through 2009, with respect to
the corporate objectives, current participant groups achieved performance as follows (where X
signifies that the Minimum Target was not reached; and a designation
of Target signifies that that
the applicable Target was either reached or achieved, but in no year has any participant group
achieved in excess of 107% of Target):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Participant Group |
|
2005 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
Corporate |
|
N/A |
|
Target |
|
Min. Target |
|
X |
|
Target |
Sassy |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
Kids Line |
|
Target |
|
Target |
|
Target |
|
X |
|
Target |
LaJobi |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
Target |
|
Target |
CoCaLo |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
X |
|
Target |
The Maximum Target was not achieved by any participant group in any year. Generally, the Company
seeks to maintain the relative difficulty of achieving the target levels from year to year. As a
result of the elimination of the individual goals and objectives for Mr. Levin, he was eligible to
earn 15% of his base salary in the event of achievement of the Minimum Target, 75% of his base
salary in the event of achievement of the Target, and 130% of his base salary in the event of
achievement of the Maximum Target.
Amounts earned for achievement of results between (i) the Minimum Target and the Target and (ii)
the Target and the Maximum Target, are in each case determined by a straight-line interpolation. No
amounts are paid for achievement of results in excess of the Maximum Target. No amounts are paid
for achievement of results below the Minimum Target. The Chosen Metric may change from year to
year, different measurements may be used for different operating groups within the same year, and
the Targets are expected to change each year. In determining whether any of the Targets were
achieved for the year, the Committee may exercise its judgment whether to reflect or exclude the
impact of changes in accounting principles and extraordinary, unusual or infrequently occurring
events reported in the Companys public filings that it believes were not driven by the current
performance or that otherwise had a distorting positive or negative impact relative to the
performance of our executives. To the extent
appropriate, the CEO or a participants direct supervisor, as applicable, also considers the nature
and impact of unusual or extraordinary events in the context of ascertaining whether and to what
extent the individual goals and objectives discussed below have been achieved. No such discretion
was applied with respect to the NEOs in 2009.
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The following table sets forth information with respect to potential and actual awards under the
corporate performance component of the IC Program for the named executive officers during 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Award for |
|
|
Potential |
|
|
Award for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
% of |
|
|
|
Participant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Min. |
|
|
Award for |
|
|
Max. |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Base |
|
NEO |
|
Group |
|
|
IC % |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Awarded |
|
|
Salary |
|
Bruce G. Crain |
|
Corporate |
|
|
75 |
% |
|
$ |
61,875 |
|
|
$ |
309,375 |
|
|
$ |
536,250 |
|
|
$ |
324,411 |
|
|
|
59.0 |
% |
Guy Paglinco |
|
Corporate |
|
|
45 |
% |
|
$ |
17,888 |
|
|
$ |
89,438 |
|
|
$ |
134,156 |
|
|
$ |
92,401 |
|
|
|
34.9 |
% |
Marc S. Goldfarb |
|
Corporate |
|
|
50 |
% |
|
$ |
24,450 |
|
|
$ |
122,250 |
|
|
$ |
183,375 |
|
|
$ |
126,301 |
|
|
|
38.9 |
% |
Lawrence Bivona |
|
LaJobi |
|
|
50 |
% |
|
$ |
22,500 |
|
|
$ |
112,500 |
|
|
$ |
168,750 |
|
|
$ |
119,100 |
|
|
|
53.3 |
% |
Michael Levin* |
|
Kids Line |
|
|
75 |
% |
|
$ |
65,625 |
|
|
$ |
328,125 |
|
|
$ |
568,750 |
|
|
$ |
359,000 |
|
|
|
82.1 |
% |
Anthony Cappiello* |
|
Corporate |
|
|
50 |
% |
|
$ |
26,475 |
|
|
$ |
132,375 |
|
|
$ |
198,563 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Mr. Cappiello was no longer employed by the Company at the time of payment of amounts earned under the IC
Program for 2009. As a result, Mr. Cappiello was not entitled to and did not receive any payment thereunder.
Mr. Levins incentive compensation was based solely on corporate performance. Mr. Levin was no longer employed
by the Company at the time of payment of amounts earned under the IC Program for 2009. As a result, Mr. Levin
was not entitled to any payment thereunder. However, as the Committee felt that Mr. Levin had earned the
incentive compensation amount to which he would otherwise have been entitled based on his performance and
service to the Company through the end of the year, as well as his agreement to continue to provide certain
consulting services to the Company subsequent to the termination of his employment on December 31, 2009, it
used its discretion to award him such amount (which has been classified as a bonus and not as Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Compensation in the Summary Compensation Table below). |
(c) Calculating the Individual Goals and Objectives Component
The individual goals and objectives for each participant for each year are determined by the CEO in
his sole discretion in the event that the CEO is the participants direct supervisor or, in the
event that the CEO is not the direct supervisor of the participant, by the CEO in consultation with
the participants direct supervisor (and by the Committee with respect to Mr. Crain), and may be
modified mid-year. The individual goals and objectives are based primarily upon individual
performance and activities within each participants primary areas of responsibility that the
Company wishes to incentivize.
Each participants individual goals and objectives are evaluated by the participants direct
supervisor, who recommends in his/her sole discretion whether and to what extent such goals and
objectives have been achieved and what, if any, percentage of the Part B Amount (25% of the IC
Factor) has been earned, as approved by the Committee. Subject to the forfeiture provision
discussed below, each participant (other than Mr. Levin) could have earned between 0% and 150% of
such participants Part B Amount (or 125% of the Part B Amount with respect to Kids Line
participants and 173.3% of the Part B Amount in the case of Mr. Crain), with respect to this
component. Not all goals and objectives are given equal weight in such determination. The
individual goals and objectives are intended to be difficult to achieve, representing exemplary
performance in areas within and outside of each participants daily activities. The particular
payout level awarded, if any, in each case will depend on the assessment of the applicable
supervisor and the Committee as to the degree of achievement attained and performance beyond
specified goals, and will account for the difficulty of the particular goal, the scope of
responsibility of the applicable individual and the complexity of the required tasks. Mr. Crains
individual goals and objectives are discussed under 2009 Incentive Compensation for Mr. Crain
below.
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Amounts between 100% and 150% of the Part B Amount (125% for Kids Line participants, and 173.3% in
the case of Mr. Crain) are reserved for superior performance, or for exemplary performance on
special initiatives beyond the participants daily responsibilities; provided, however, that: (i)
eligibility for any potential earnings under this
component for all participants will be forfeited if 80% of the Target for the corporate component
of the relevant participant group is not achieved; and (ii) for performance of between 80% and 90%
of Target for the corporate component of the relevant participant group, participants will be
entitled to earn up to a maximum of 25% of the Part B Amount (50% for Kids Line participants). This
provision was added because, although the Company rewards superior individual behavior apart from
corporate performance, it was deemed inappropriate to award individuals the maximum potential
payout under this component of the IC Program in the event that a minimum level of corporate
performance for the year was not achieved. As the Minimum Target was achieved in 2009 for all
participant groups other than Sassy, this forfeiture provision was not triggered during 2009 with
respect to the NEOs.
The following table sets forth information with respect to potential and actual awards under the
individual goals and objectives portion of the IC Program for NEOs participating in the IC Program
(other than Mr. Levin, whose IC Award potential for 2009 did not include an individual goals
component):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Max. Amt. |
|
|
% of Part B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEO |
|
Obtainable |
|
|
Amount Earned |
|
|
Amount Awarded |
|
|
% of Base Salary |
|
Bruce Crain (1) |
|
$ |
178,750 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
103,125 |
|
|
|
18.8 |
% |
Guy Paglinco (2) |
|
$ |
25,341 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
29,813 |
|
|
|
11.3 |
% |
Marc Goldfarb (3) |
|
$ |
61,125 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
40,750 |
|
|
|
12.5 |
% |
Lawrence Bivona (4) |
|
$ |
56,250 |
|
|
|
109 |
% |
|
$ |
40,900 |
|
|
|
13.6 |
% |
Anthony
Cappiello (5) |
|
$ |
66,188 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Mr. Crains performance was evaluated against a series of objectives that were grouped under five different
categories: Operational Efficiencies; Strategic Organic Growth; Financing and Investor Relations; Management
Development and Reporting; and Strategic Alternatives. His performance on these objectives ranged from 50% to 150%,
and after taking into account his performance over the range of applicable categories, the Committee determined to
award Mr. Crain 100% of his Part B Amount. |
|
(2) |
|
Mr. Paglincos performance was evaluated against approximately ten personal goals relating to financial management,
internal and external financial reporting, and expense management. The Committee determined that Mr. Paglinco had
largely achieved his goals, and had also achieved other objectives not previously specified, and awarded Mr. Paglinco
100% of his Part B Amount with respect to individual goals and objectives. |
|
(3) |
|
Mr. Goldfarbs performance was evaluated against ten personal goals relating to strategic objectives, quality and
safety compliance, human resources, investor relations and legal activities, including expense management. The
Committee determined that Mr. Goldfarb had largely achieved his goals, and had also achieved other objectives not
previously specified, and awarded Mr. Goldfarb 100% of his Part B Amount with respect to individual goals and
objectives. |
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Mr. Bivonas performance was evaluated against eight personal goals relating to sales initiatives, expense
management, quality and safety compliance and inventory management. The Committee determined that Mr. Bivona had
largely achieved his goals (and exceeded them in some categories), and together with overall strong performance at
LaJobi, awarded Mr. Bivona 109% of his Part B Amount with respect to individual goals and objectives. |
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See the Summary Compensation Table for total amounts of incentive compensation earned by the named
executive officers under the IC Program and otherwise during 2009.
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2009 Incentive Compensation for Mr. Crain
In accordance with the employment arrangement between Mr. Crain and the Company, Mr. Crain is
eligible for an annual cash incentive compensation opportunity in an amount not less than 75% of
his base salary at target and
130% at maximum. Mr. Crains performance goals in respect of such incentive compensation
opportunity, which are established by the Committee annually in consultation with Mr. Crain, will
not be established at levels that are more difficult to achieve than for other bonus participants
who have identical performance measures.
For 2009, the Compensation Committee determined that 75% of Mr. Crains incentive compensation
opportunity would be based upon achievement by the Company of specified consolidated EBITDA levels
equivalent to those pertaining to corporate participants under the IC Program, and 25% would be
based on achievement in five distinct categories of personal goals.
With respect to Mr. Crains corporate performance goals: (i) achievement of the Minimum Target
would entitle Mr. Crain to earn an amount equal to 11.25% of his annual base salary; (ii)
achievement of the Target would entitle Mr. Crain to earn an amount equal to 56.25% of his annual
base salary; and (iii) achievement of the Maximum Target would entitle Mr. Crain to earn an amount
equal to 97.5% of his annual base salary (or 20%, 100% and 173.3% of his Part A Amount,
respectively). Other elements generally applicable to the corporate component of the IC Program are
also applicable to Mr. Crain.
With respect to Mr. Crains personal goals, five different categories were created as follows: (i)
operational efficiencies; (ii) strategic organic growth; (iii) financing and investor relations;
(iv) management development and reporting; and (v) strategic alternatives, which would entitle Mr.
Crain to receive from 0% to 32.5% of his annual base salary at the maximum level of achievement in
each of the five categories (or 173.3% of his Part B Amount). Amounts between 100% and 173.3% of
the Part B Amount are reserved for superior performance, or for exemplary performance on special
initiatives beyond the participants daily responsibilities. Not all goals and objectives are given
equal weight. The individual goals and objectives are intended to be difficult to achieve,
representing exemplary performance in each of the areas identified. The particular payout level
awarded, if any, in each case will depend on the assessment of the Committee as to the degree of
achievement attained, and will account for the difficulty of the particular goal, the scope of
responsibility of the applicable individual and the complexity of the required tasks. The
Committee, following consultation with the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Committee and other
Committee Chairmen, determined in its discretion that Mr. Crains level of achievement of each of
these personal goals ranged from 50% to 150%, and after taking into account his performance over
the range of applicable categories, determined that, on average, Mr. Crain had achieved 100% of his
individual goals and objectives (i.e., the target level on average for the five categories), and
awarded him 100% of his Part B Amount, for an aggregate payment of $130,125 in respect of his
individual goals.
Potential amounts payable to Mr. Crain with respect to his incentive compensation program for 2009
were as follows:
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Equity Awards
The specific amount of an equity grant to an executive depends on the individuals position, scope
of responsibility, ability to affect profits and shareholder value and the individuals historic
and recent performance, the value of equity awards in relation to other elements of total
compensation, as well as the performance of the Company or the relevant operational group. Other
than the Severance Policy and the 401K plans maintained by the Company and each of its subsidiaries
(each discussed below), we do not maintain any supplemental retirement plans for executives or
other executive programs that reward tenure. We consider that equity awards and the resulting stock
ownership are our method of providing for a substantial part of an executives retirement and
wealth creation. Since equity awards are our primary contribution to an executives potential
long-term wealth creation, we determine the size of the grants with that consideration in mind. We
intend that our executives will share in the creation of value in the Company but will not have
substantial guaranteed benefits at termination if value has not been created for stockholders.
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As a result of the evolution of regulatory, tax and accounting treatment of equity incentive
programs and because it is important to us to retain our executive officers and key employees, the
Committee determined that it is desirable to utilize forms of equity awards in addition to stock
options and restricted stock. In February of 2009, the NEOs other than Mr. Paglinco (who had
received an equity award in October of 2008), and Mr. Cappiello (whose employment previously
terminated) received a grant of SARs. The Company granted SARs because such instruments provide
greater flexibility to the Company than options, as SARs may be settled in cash, stock or a
combination of both, and were unavailable to the Company prior to the approval of its Equity
Incentive Plan in July of 2008. The Committee felt that the amounts awarded represented a
significant and appropriate
level of long-term compensation for 2009 in light of the other elements of the 2009 executive
compensation program. The specific percentages utilized were determined using a combination of
factors, including market comparables provided by REDA, and the scope of each individuals
responsibilities and performance throughout the year. In addition, Mr. Crain accepted a grant of
114,943 immediately vested SARs in lieu of a cash incentive compensation amount for 2008, which was
issued to him in March of 2009. In August of 2009, SARs and RSUs were granted to Guy Paglinco in
connection with his appointment as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The
Company elected to include RSUs as a portion of his grant because RSUs create less dilution to
shareholders (fewer RSUs as compared to stock options or SARs need to be granted to achieve a
specified value), retain their incentive characteristics regardless of movements in the price of
the stock and are increasingly becoming a standard part of comprehensive equity awards at other
companies with whom the Company may compete for talented executives. Such awards also provide
flexibility similar to SARs.
See the 2009 Outstanding Awards at Fiscal Year End table and accompanying footnotes below for a
description of the material terms and amounts of outstanding equity held as of December 31, 2009 by
the named executive officers.
OTHER ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS
Perquisites
We limit the perquisites that we make available to our executive officers. Executives are entitled
to few benefits that are not otherwise available to all of our employees. The perquisites provided
to the CEO and the other NEOs in 2009 are described in footnote (7) to the Summary Compensation
Chart below. The Company and its subsidiaries currently maintain separate health insurance plans,
which are the same for all employees within a particular company.
40l(k) Plan
The Company and each of its subsidiaries offer eligible employees the opportunity to participate in
a retirement plan (the 401(k) Plans) that is based on employees pretax salary deferrals pursuant
to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). The Company,
LaJobi and Sassy match a portion (either one-half of any amount up to 6%, or 100% of any amount up
to 3%, of salary contributed) of the compensation deferred by each employee, and Kids Line
contributes 3% (9% for Mr. Levin in 2009) of eligible salary pursuant to the safe harbor provisions
of Section 401(k) of the Code. Matching contributions are fully vested after four years of
employment at the rate of 25% per year of employment (after six years of employment for LaJobi).
See the section captioned Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements below for
a more detailed description of the 401(k) Plans. See the Summary Compensation Table for amounts
contributed to the named executive officers under the 401(k) Plans during 2009. The objective of
these programs is to help provide financial security into retirement, and to reward and motivate
tenure and recruit and retain talent in a competitive market.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Under the Companys 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the 2009 ESPP), eligible employees,
including the NEOs, are provided the opportunity to purchase the Companys common stock at the
lesser of 85% of the closing market price of the Companys common stock on either the first trading
day or the last trading day of the plan year. We feel that offering the opportunity to purchase our
stock at a discount to our employees (including our executives) encourages the alignment of their
interests with those of our stockholders. Options are granted to participants as of the first
trading day of each calendar year, and may be exercised as of the last trading day of each plan
year, to purchase from the Company the number of shares of common stock that may be purchased at the
relevant purchase price with the aggregate amount contributed by each participant. In each plan
year, an eligible employee may elect to participate in the plan by authorizing a payroll deduction
of up to 10% (in whole percentages) of his or her compensation. No participant shall have the right
to purchase Company common stock under this plan that has a fair market value in excess of $25,000
in any plan year. If an employee does not elect to exercise his or her option, the total amount
credited to his or her account during that plan year is returned to such employee without interest,
and his or her option expires. The 2009 ESPP is the successor to the substantially similar 2004
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (the 2004 ESPP), which terminated on December 31, 2008.
POST-TERMINATION BENEFITS
Change-in-Control Plan (terminated as of February 24, 2009)
Participants in the Companys change in control plan during 2009 (prior to its termination) would
have been entitled to specified benefits in the event of defined terminations in connection with
specified changes in control. However, as a result of the Boards determination that this method of
compensation was no longer warranted in the current environment, this plan was terminated as of
February 24, 2009.
Severance Policy
The Companys severance policy, applicable generally to employees who are domestic vice presidents
or above and who are designated as participants in the plan by the Committee (other than Messrs.
Crain, Levin and Bivona in 2009, who are not participants in this plan), described in further
detail in the section captioned Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements
below, generally provides that in the event of a termination by the Company without cause,
participants will be granted specified severance benefits. In addition, effective March 30, 2007,
the severance policy specifies that in the event that the employment of eligible vice presidents is
terminated in connection with the consummation of certain corporate transactions, the severance
payments and benefits applicable to such terminated individual will be extended by an additional 4
months up to a maximum severance period of 12 months, and in the event that a participant is due
payments and benefits under both the Severance Policy and the Change in Control Plan (while it
remained in existence, as such plan was terminated as of February 24, 2009), such participant would
have received the greater of the benefits and payments, determined on an item-by-item basis. This
trigger was deemed appropriate to provide a limited degree of income protection to our executives
in the event of a termination of employment by the Company other than for cause. We feel that the
amounts provided pursuant to this plan are appropriately based on years of service and are
reasonable in the context of our total compensation program. See the Potential Payments Upon
Termination or Change in Control table and subsequent narrative below for a description of the
potential amounts payable pursuant to this plan as of the end of 2009 to participating named
executive officers under specified assumptions.
CEO COMPENSATION
Mr. Crain
In determining the various components of Mr. Crains compensation package at the time of the
commencement of his employment, the Committee reviewed a variety of factors it deemed appropriate,
including, but not limited to, Mr. Crains prior responsibilities and experience, most current
compensation, scope of the position, the then-current operational position of the Company, the
recommendations of REDA as well as the Companys then-current challenges and future plans. As a
result of this analysis and negotiations between Mr. Crain and the Company, as of December 4, 2007,
the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Crain as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, at an annual base salary of $550,000 (which salary cannot be decreased
during the term of his agreement). See Internal Pay Equity below.
In addition, pursuant to his employment agreement, and as further inducement to his joining the
Company, the Company made specified equity grants to Mr. Crain, and agreed to provide Mr. Crain
with specified incentive compensation opportunities and perquisites. See the section captioned
Employment Agreements and Arrangements for a description of the material provisions of Mr.
Crains employment agreement, as amended as of August 10, 2009, including incentive compensation,
equity grants, perquisites and post-termination benefits. See the Summary Compensation Table for a
description of the elements of Mr. Crains compensation during 2009.
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OTHER COMPENSATION POLICIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
Periodic Review
We periodically review each element of our compensation program described above to ensure that each
such element continues to meet our stated objectives.
Internal Pay Equity
We believe that internal equity is one factor of many to be considered in establishing compensation
for our executives. We have not established a policy regarding the ratio of total compensation of
the CEO to that of the other executive officers, but do review compensation levels to ensure that
appropriate equity exists. The difference between the Chief Executive Officers compensation and
that of the other named executive officers reflects the significant difference in their relative
responsibilities. The CEOs responsibilities for management and oversight of all functions of an
enterprise are significantly higher than those of other executive officers. As a result, the market
pay level for our CEO is substantially higher than the market pay for other officer positions. We
intend to continue to review internal compensation equity and may consider the adoption of a formal
policy in the future if we deem such a policy to be appropriate.
Timing of Stock Option (and Other Equity) Grants
Our practices with respect to equity grants include the following:
(i) except for inducement awards to new executives, we plan stock option and other equity grant
dates in advance of any actual grant (regarding usual grants, the timing of each grant is
determined at least several weeks in advance to coincide with a scheduled meeting of the Board and
the Committee);
(ii) except for inducement awards, the grant date for all awards is made an appropriate period in
advance of or is deferred until after the Company has released earnings for the fiscal year or
latest relevant fiscal quarter (with respect to inducement awards, such awards are usually made
some period after the commencement of employment, typically between one and ninety days after
announcement or commencement); grants are typically made to all employees receiving awards (other
than inducement awards) at the same time;
(iii) the Companys executives do not determine the grant date of equity awards;
(iv) the grant date of equity awards is generally the date of approval of the grants;
(v) the exercise price with respect to grants of stock options and SARs is the market closing price
of the underlying common stock on the grant date;
(vi) if at the time of any planned equity grant date any member of the Board or senior executive is
aware of material non-public information, we would not generally make the grant; and
(vii) regarding the grant process, the Committee does not delegate any related function, however,
as is described above, the Committee receives significant input and recommendations from the CEO
with respect to appropriate grant levels. See Role of Management above.
ACCOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
The Committee considers the accounting and cash flow implications of various forms of executive
compensation. In its consolidated financial statements, the Company records salaries and
performance-based compensation in the amount paid or to be paid to the named executive officers.
Accounting rules also require the Company to record an expense in its financial statements for
equity awards, even though equity awards are not paid as cash to employees and may not vest or be
earned by such employees. The accounting expense of equity awards to employees is calculated in
accordance with current accounting rules under GAAP, which require stock-based compensation expense
to be measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. The Committee believes that
the many advantages of equity compensation, as discussed above, more than compensate for the
associated non-cash
accounting expense required relevant accounting rules; however, the Committee considers the amount
of this expense in determining the amount of equity compensation awards.
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TAX CONSIDERATIONS
Section 162(m) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 generally disallows a tax deduction to
public companies for compensation in excess of $1 million paid to the CEO or any of the four other
most highly-compensated officers. Performance-based compensation arrangements may qualify for an
exemption from the deduction limit if they satisfy various requirements under Section 162(m).
Although the Company considers the impact of this rule when developing and implementing its
executive compensation programs, tax deductibility is not a primary objective of our compensation
programs. In our view and the view of the Committee, meeting the compensation objectives set forth
above is more important than the benefit of being able to deduct the compensation for tax purposes.
Accordingly, the Company has not adopted a policy that all compensation must qualify as deductible
under Section 162(m).
If an executive is entitled to nonqualified deferred compensation benefits that are subject to
Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and such benefits do not comply with
Section 409A, then the benefits are taxable in the first year they are not subject to a substantial
risk of forfeiture. In such case, the executive is subject to regular federal income tax, interest
and an additional federal income tax of 20% of the benefit includible in income. Our plans that are
subject to Section 409A are generally designed to comply with the requirements of such section so
as to avoid possible adverse tax consequences that may result from noncompliance with Section 409A.
BENCHMARKING
We do not believe that it is appropriate to establish compensation levels primarily based on
benchmarking. Therefore, we do not attempt to maintain a specific target percentile with respect to
a specific list of benchmark companies in determining compensation for NEOs or other executives.
Nevertheless, we do believe that information regarding pay practices at other companies is useful
in two respects. First, we recognize that our compensation practices must be competitive in the
marketplace. Second, this marketplace information is one of the considerations used by the
Committee in assessing the reasonableness of compensation. Accordingly, the Committee periodically
reviews compensation levels for our named executive officers and other key executives against
compensation levels at companies in our industry or industries similar to ours, and the Company
does factor in the results of compensation surveys and the periodic recommendations of compensation
consultants in establishing compensation for our NEOs and other key executives.
STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES
Although we encourage stock ownership in the Company by our executives and directors, we have not
established a formal policy regarding such stock ownership. We may explore whether the adoption of
such a policy in the future would be appropriate.
FINANCIAL RESTATEMENT
To the extent permitted by governing law, the Committee has the sole and absolute authority to make
retroactive adjustments to any cash or equity based incentive compensation paid to executive
officers and certain other officers where the payment was predicated upon the achievement of
certain financial results that were subsequently the subject of a restatement. Where applicable and
appropriate, the Company will seek to recover any amount determined to have been inappropriately
received by the individual executive.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
included herein with management, and based on such review and discussions, the Compensation
Committee recommended to the Board that such Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in
its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009,
as amended, and the Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company.
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Kid Brands, Inc. Compensation Committee
Frederick Horowitz and Mario Ciampi
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
During 2009, the following were members of the Compensation Committee: Messrs. Horowitz and Ciampi
and Ms. Krueger. Mr. Ciampi, a partner of Prentice, is a Prentice Director, and Ms. Krueger, an
executive officer of an affiliate of Laminar (until March 31, 2010), was a Laminar Director (until
March 30, 2010). None of the foregoing individuals is or ever has been an officer or employee of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and no compensation committee interlocks existed during
2009.
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth compensation for the year ended December 31, 2009 awarded to, earned
by, paid to or accrued for the benefit of the principal executive officer of the Company, the
principal financial officer of the Company, the former interim principal financial officer of the
Company, and the three most highly compensated executive officers of the Company during 2009 other
than the foregoing, who were serving as executive officers on December 31, 2009 (collectively, the
named executive officers, or the NEOs).
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Bruce Crain (A) |
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2009 |
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550,000 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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135,000 |
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427,536 |
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26,099 |
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1,138,635 |
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President and CEO |
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2008 |
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550,000 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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574,000 |
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100,000 |
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22,409 |
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1,246,409 |
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2007 |
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432,198 |
(2) |
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n/a |
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1,364,250 |
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651,200 |
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n/a |
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27,728 |
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2,475,376 |
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Guy Paglinco (B)(C) |
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2009 |
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231,214 |
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n/a |
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26,700 |
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34,800 |
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122,214 |
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17,039 |
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431,967 |
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VP and CFO |
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Marc S. Goldfarb |
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2009 |
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325,080 |
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n/a |
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45,000 |
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167,051 |
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21,047 |
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558,178 |
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SVP and
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2008 |
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325,080 |
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170,000 |
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24,073 |
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519,153 |
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315,000 |
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75,000 |
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60,372 |
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162,526 |
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107,896 |
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20,402 |
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741,196 |
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Lawrence Bivona |
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2009 |
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300,000 |
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n/a |
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67,500 |
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160,000 |
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17,285 |
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544,785 |
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President LaJobi (C) |
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Michael Levin |
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2009 |
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449,280 |
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359,000 |
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n/a |
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90,000 |
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n/a |
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29,511 |
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927,791 |
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President
and CEO Kids Line (C) |
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2008 |
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451,924 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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27,169 |
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479,093 |
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Anthony Cappiello (D) |
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2009 |
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39,470 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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406,950 |
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446,420 |
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EVP, CAO; interim CFO |
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2008 |
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352,221 |
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65,000 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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140,000 |
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54,753 |
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611,974 |
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2007 |
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341,300 |
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100,000 |
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65,403 |
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175,686 |
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116,905 |
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47,057 |
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846,351 |
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Mr. Crain became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company as of December 4, 2007. |
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(B) |
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As of January 30, 2009, Guy A. Paglinco, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the
Company, assumed the additional role of interim Chief Financial Officer. Effective
August 14, 2009, he was promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the
Company. In connection therewith, his annual base salary was increased from $214,000 to
$265,000, his Applicable Percentage under the Companys IC Program was increased from 35% to
45% (effective for 2009), and he was issued 10,000 stock appreciation rights and 5,000
restricted stock units under the Companys Equity Incentive Plan. |
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(C) |
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Compensation for Mr. Paglinco and Mr. Bivona is provided for 2009 only, and for Mr. Levin
for 2009 and 2008 only, as none of them was a named executive officer prior thereto.
Mr. Levins last day of employment with the Company was December 31, 2009. |
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(D) |
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Mr. Cappiello assumed the role of chief financial officer on an interim basis effective
November 13, 2007. Mr. Cappiello left the employment of the Company as of January 30, 2009. |
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Messrs. Crain, Paglinco, Goldfarb and Levin participated in the 2009 ESPP during 2009, and
Messrs. Crain, Paglinco, Goldfarb and Cappiello each participated in the 2004 ESPP (a
predecessor to the 2009 ESPP) during 2008. In connection therewith, (i) for 2009, each of
Messrs. Crain, Paglinco and Goldfarb authorized payroll deductions equal to an aggregate of
$21,250, and purchased an aggregate of 7,203 shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto as of
December 31, 2009, and Mr. Levin authorized payroll deductions equal to an aggregate of
$20,143, and purchased an aggregate of 6,828 shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto as of
December 31, 2009 and (ii) for 2008, each of Messrs. Crain, Goldfarb and Cappiello
authorized payroll deductions equal to an aggregate of $21,250, and each purchased an
aggregate of 8,432 shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto as of December 31, 2008.
Mr. Cappiello also participated in the 2004 ESPP during 2007. In connection therewith, he
authorized payroll deductions equal to an aggregate of $21,250 for such year and purchased
an aggregate of 1,629 shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto as of December 31, 2007. See
Employee Stock Purchase Plan under the section captioned Other Elements of Compensation
and Related Benefits in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for a description of the
2009 ESPP (which is substantially similar to the 2004 ESPP). See footnote (4) to the 2009
Grants of Plan Based Awards table below for disclosure with respect to issuances of Common
Stock under the 2009 ESPP in 2009. |
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(2) |
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Prior to his employment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Crain
had provided consulting services to the Company since March 2007 for consideration of
$45,833.33 per month ($396,236 in the aggregate). Such consulting arrangement was terminated
as of December 4, 2007. |
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(3) |
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Mr. Levin was no longer employed by the Company at the time of payment of amounts earned
under the IC Program for 2009. As a result, Mr. Levin was not entitled to any payment
thereunder for 2009. However, as the Compensation Committee felt that Mr. Levin had earned
the incentive compensation amount to which he would otherwise have been entitled, it used
its discretion to award him such amount (which has been classified as a bonus in the table
above). With respect to Mr. Cappiello in 2008, the amount represents the portion of his
potential incentive compensation award (to be paid on a quarterly basis) that was guaranteed
pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement with the Company. As: (i) this amount was
not tied to any performance measure; and (ii) Mr. Cappiello was not entitled to any payments
in respect of the IC Program for 2008 resulting from the timing of his departure from the
employment of the Company, this amount has been classified as a bonus. With respect to
Messrs. Cappiello and Goldfarb in 2007, the amount represents $75,000 awarded at the
discretion of the Committee to each of them based on such individuals substantial efforts
in achieving the Companys goals with respect to the ongoing restructuring efforts in the
Companys gift segment. In addition, as Mr. Cappiello assumed the position of interim
principal financial officer upon the retirement of Mr. OReardon as of November 13, 2007, he
received a special one-time bonus of $25,000 in connection therewith. |
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(4) |
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Reflects the aggregate grant date fair value of awards for the years shown, computed in
accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, with respect to issuances of restricted stock and/or
RSUs to the individuals in the table. Award values for 2007 were recalculated from amounts
shown in prior proxy statements to reflect their grant date fair values, as required by
current SEC rules. No restricted stock or RSUs were awarded to NEOs in 2008. These amounts
reflect the Companys accounting expense and do not correspond to the actual value that will
be realized by the NEOs. Assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values for 2009
can be found in the Original Filing, in footnote 16 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements. Assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values for 2007 can be found
in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 (the 2007
10-K), n footnote 17 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Further information
regarding 2009 awards is included in the 2009 Grants of Plan-Based Awards table below. As
a result of the termination of his employment as of December 31, 2009, Mr. Levin forfeited
11,600 shares of restricted stock that were unvested at the time of termination. As a result
of the termination of his employment as of January 30, 2009, Mr. Cappiello forfeited 3,120
shares of restricted stock that has not vested at the time of termination. |
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(5) |
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Reflects the aggregate grant date fair value of awards for the years shown, computed in
accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, with respect to issuances of options and/or SARs to the
individuals in the table. Award values for years prior to 2009 were recalculated from
amounts shown in prior proxy statements to reflect their grant date fair values, as required
by current SEC rules. These amounts reflect the Companys accounting expense and do not
correspond to the actual value that will be realized by the NEOs. Assumptions used in
determining the grant date fair values for 2009 can be found in the Original Filing, in
footnote 16 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Assumptions used in
determining the grant date fair values for 2008 and 2007 can be found in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the 2008 10-K) and 2007
10-K, respectively, in footnote 17 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Further information regarding 2009 awards is included in the 2009 Grants of Plan-Based
Awards table below. As a result of the termination of his employment as of December 31,
2009, Mr. Levin forfeited: (i) 100,000 SARS which were unvested at the time of termination;
(ii) 200,000 options that were vested but unexercised at the time of termination; and
(iii) 90,100 options that were either unvested or vested but unexercised at the time of
termination. As a result of the termination of his employment as of January 30, 2009,
Mr. Cappiello forfeited: (i) 3,120 shares of restricted stock that has not vested at the
time of termination, (ii) 36,700 options that were either unvested or vested but unexercised
at the time of expiration of such options. |
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(6) |
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With respect to 2009, represents amounts earned under the IC Program for 2009. |
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For Mr. Crain in 2008, in lieu of a cash payment of $100,000 awarded to him under the
individual goals and objective portion of his incentive compensation arrangements for 2008,
Mr. Crain was issued 114,943 fully vested SARs (with an exercise price of $1.36 per SAR),
which were issued to him on March 27, 2009. As this issuance was made in March of 2009,
pursuant to current SEC rules it is included in the 2009 Grants of Plan-Based Awards table
below (although it was also included in such table in 2008). |
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|
With respect to Messrs. Cappiello and Goldfarb in 2008, includes $140,000 awarded to each of
them under a transaction bonus plan based on their substantial efforts in achieving the
Companys goals with respect to the sale of the Companys gift segment. With respect to
Mr. Goldfarb in 2008, and Messrs. Goldfarb and Cappiello in 2007, also reflects payouts
under the IC Program. |
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(7) |
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The perquisites and other personal benefits included within the All
Other Compensation for each named executive officer are as follows: |
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Recognized |
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Premium |
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from |
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for Long- |
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Provision of |
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Contrib- |
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Car |
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Disability |
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for Life |
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Term Life |
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Week |
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utions to |
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Allow- |
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Insurance |
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Insurance |
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Insurance |
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Vacation |
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401(k) Plans |
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Other |
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Name |
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Year |
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ance ($) |
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($)(a) |
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($)(a) |
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($)(b) |
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($)(c) |
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($)(d) |
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($)(e) |
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Total ($) |
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Bruce Crain |
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2009 |
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n/a |
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6,659 |
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611 |
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902 |
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|
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10,577 |
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7,350 |
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n/a |
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26,099 |
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2008 |
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n/a |
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3,911 |
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1,000 |
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21 |
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|
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10,577 |
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6,900 |
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n/a |
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22,409 |
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2007 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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881 |
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n/a |
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26,847 |
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27,728 |
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Guy Paglinco |
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2009 |
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9,300 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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389 |
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n/a |
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7,350 |
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n/a |
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17,039 |
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Marc Goldfarb |
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2009 |
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13,200 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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497 |
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n/a |
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7,350 |
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n/a |
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21,047 |
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2008 |
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13,200 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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21 |
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6,252 |
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4,600 |
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n/a |
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24,073 |
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2007 |
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13,200 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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183 |
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6,312 |
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707 |
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n/a |
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20,402 |
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Lawrence Bivona |
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2009 |
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12,000 |
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29 |
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18 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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5,238 |
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n/a |
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17,285 |
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Michael Levin |
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2009 |
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6,844 |
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580 |
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n/a |
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37 |
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n/a |
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22,050 |
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n/a |
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29,511 |
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2008 |
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6,736 |
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145 |
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n/a |
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38 |
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n/a |
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20,250 |
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n/a |
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27,169 |
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Anthony Cappiello |
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2009 |
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1,371 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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405,579 |
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406,950 |
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2008 |
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13,200 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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21 |
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6,773 |
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6,900 |
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27,859 |
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54,753 |
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2007 |
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13,200 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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494 |
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6,563 |
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6,442 |
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20,358 |
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47,057 |
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(a) |
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Represents the cost of life insurance coverage provided to Mr. Crain
and Mr. Bivona pursuant to their respective employment agreements, as
well as the cost of long-term disability insurance for Messrs. Crain,
Levin and Bivona pursuant to their respective employment agreements. |
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(b) |
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Such group term life insurance coverage is generally provided to all
employees. Amounts represent the portion of the premium paid for
amounts in excess of the limits for tax purposes. |
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(c) |
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Each corporate NEO is entitled to three weeks of paid vacation (as
compared to Company policy based on tenure), which in 2009 reflects an
extra week for Mr. Crain, and for 2008 and 2007 represents an extra
week for Messrs. Crain, Cappiello and Goldfarb; Mr. Levin and
Mr. Bivona received vacation allowances consistent with the policies
at Kids Line and LaJobi for all periods presented. |
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(d) |
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Amounts represent the relevant employers match to contributions under
the 401(k) Plans on the same basis as provided to all employees
(except for Mr. Levin, who receives three times the safe harbor
contribution for all Kids Line employees pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Code). Does not include investment gains or losses
under the 401(k) Plans. Because the contributions to the 40l(k) Plans
are not fixed, and because it is impossible to calculate future
income, it is not currently possible to calculate an individual
participants retirement benefits. |
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(e) |
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With respect to Mr. Cappiello in 2009, consists of: (i) $323,583,
representing severance payments to which he was entitled as a result
of the termination of his employment as of January 30, 2009, paid in
11 equal monthly installments during 2009 following termination; (ii)
$15,031, representing the approximate cost to the Company for
Mr. Cappiello to remain on the Companys health and dental insurance
plan through 2009, (iii) $12,100, representing the continuation of
Mr. Cappiellos $1,100 per month car allowance for 11 months, and (iv)
$54,865 for unused vacation. Mr. Cappiello was also entitled to an
additional month of severance, health and dental insurance and car
allowance, which was paid in January 2010 and is not included in the
amounts included above. See Actual Terminations in 2009 under the
section captioned Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in
Control for a description of amounts payable to Mr. Cappiello in
connection with his departure from the Company. With respect to
Mr. Crain in 2007, consists of reimbursement of $25,000 for legal fees
incurred in connection with his employment and consulting agreements
with the Company, and $1,847 for tax preparation and financial
planning services, each reimbursed to Mr. Crain in accordance with the
provisions of his employment agreement with the Company. See
Employment Agreements and Arrangements below. With respect to
Mr. Cappiello for 2008 and 2007, consists of a housing allowance in
accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. |
2009 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table provides information with respect to non-equity incentive plan awards to
the NEOs in 2009 as well as equity awards made to the NEOs in 2009.
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All Other |
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All Other |
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Option |
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Exercise |
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Estimated Future Payouts |
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Award: |
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Awards: |
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or Base |
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Number of |
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Price of |
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Grant Date |
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Awards |
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Awards |
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of Shares |
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Securities |
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Option/ |
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Fair Value of |
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Thresh- |
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Thresh- |
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of Stock |
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Underlying |
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SAR |
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Stock and |
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old |
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Target |
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Max |
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old |
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Target |
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Max |
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or Units |
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Options/SARs |
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Awards |
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Option |
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Name |
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Plan |
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Date |
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($)(2) |
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($)(2) |
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($)(2) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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($/Sh)(6) |
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Awards ($)(7) |
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Bruce Crain(3)(4) |
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IC Program |
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61,875 |
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412,500 |
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715,000 |
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3/27/09 |
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114,943 |
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1.36 |
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100,000 |
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2/24/09 |
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150,000 |
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1.53 |
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135,000 |
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Guy Paglinco(4) |
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IC Program |
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17,888 |
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119,250 |
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178,875 |
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8/14/09 |
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5,000 |
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26,700 |
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8/14/09 |
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10,000 |
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5.34 |
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34,800 |
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Marc Goldfarb(4) |
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IC Program |
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24,450 |
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163,000 |
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244,500 |
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50,000 |
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45,000 |
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22,500 |
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150,000 |
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225,000 |
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75,000 |
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328,125 |
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568,750 |
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100,000 |
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90,000 |
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(1) |
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The numbers in the table represent potential payouts under the IC Program for 2009 with
respect to all NEOs. Actual amounts earned by each NEO during 2009 are disclosed in the
Summary Compensation Table above. |
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(2) |
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As is described more fully in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above, whereas
actual threshold, targets and maximums exist for the corporate component of the IC Program for
all NEOs, NEOs (other than Mr. Levin, whose incentive compensation opportunity was based
entirely upon achievement by the Company of specified EBITDA levels for Kids Line) could have
earned between 0% 150% of their Part B Amount (173.3% in the case of Messrs. Crain and
Levin), approved in the discretion of the Compensation Committee, with respect to the
individual goals and objectives component of the IC Program. For purposes of this table, we
have assumed that 20% of the Part A Amount (the threshold amount for such component) and 0% of
the Part B Amount was earned in the Threshold column (there is no threshold concept with
respect to individual goals), 100% of each of the Part A Amount and Part B Amount was earned
in the Target column, and the maximum amount awardable with respect to each of the Part A
Amount and the Part B Amount was earned in the Maximum column. |
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In lieu of a cash payment of $100,000 deemed earned by Mr. Crain pursuant to his incentive
compensation arrangements with respect to the 2008 fiscal year, Mr. Crain was awarded 114,943
immediately vested stock appreciation rights under the EI Plan, which may be settled in cash,
common stock, or a combination of both, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee,
and will be generally exercisable for 10 years from the date of grant. Although the SARs were
issued in March of 2009, the incentive compensation to which the SARs relate was earned in
2008. |
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Messrs. Crain, Paglinco, Goldfarb and Levin participated in the 2009 ESPP during 2009. In
connection therewith, for 2009, each of Messrs. Crain, Paglinco and Goldfarb authorized
payroll deductions equal to an aggregate of $21,250, and purchased an aggregate of 7,203
shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto as of December 31, 2009, and Mr. Levin authorized
payroll deductions equal to an aggregate of $20,143, and purchased an aggregate of 6,828
shares of Common Stock pursuant thereto as of December 31, 2009 See Employee Stock Purchase
Plan under the section captioned Other Elements of Compensation and Related Benefits in
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for a description of the 2009 ESPP and a
substantially similar predecessor plan. |
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Mr. Levin was no longer employed by the Company at the time of payment of amounts earned
under the IC Program for 2009. As a result, Mr. Levin was not entitled to any payment
thereunder. However, as the Compensation Committee felt that Mr. Levin had earned the
incentive compensation amount to which he would otherwise have been entitled, it used its
discretion to award him such amount (which has been classified as a bonus, and not as amounts
earned under the IC Program). In addition, as a result of the termination of Mr. Levins
employment with the Company, the 100,000 SARs granted to him on 2/24/09 expired upon such
termination (as they were all unvested). |
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The exercise price of the stock options and SARs is equal to the closing price of our
Common Stock on the NYSE on the date of grant. |
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Amounts represent the grant date fair value of: (i) SARs granted to each of Messrs. Crain
(150,000), Goldfarb (50,000), Levin (100,000) and Bivona (75,000) during 2009, (ii) SARs
(114,943) granted to Mr. Crain in lieu of cash amounts deemed earned by Mr. Crain in respect
of his incentive compensation arrangements for 2008, and (iii) the grant to Mr. Paglinco of
SARs (10,000) and RSUs (5,000) in 2009 in connection with his promotion to VP and CFO of the
Company, in each case computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. All grants were made
under the EI Plan. Assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values can be found in
the Original Filing, in footnote 16 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Employment Contracts and Arrangements
Mr. Crain
As of December 4, 2007 (the Commencement Date), Mr. Crain entered into an agreement, amended as
of August 10, 2009 (the Crain Agreement) with the Company, with respect to his employment as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, at an annual base salary of $550,000.
Mr. Crains base salary may not be decreased during the term of his employment with the Company,
and is subject to annual increase in the discretion of the Compensation Committee (his current base
salary remains unchanged). The Company has also agreed to nominate him as a member of the Board
during the term of the Crain Agreement. Commencing in 2008, Mr. Crain became eligible for an annual
cash incentive compensation opportunity in an amount not less than 75% of his base salary at target
and 130% at maximum. Mr. Crains performance goals in respect of such incentive compensation
opportunity, which are established by the Compensation Committee annually in consultation with
Mr. Crain, may not be established at levels that are more difficult to achieve than for other IC
Program participants who have identical performance measures. The Compensation Committee determined
that 75% of Mr. Crains incentive compensation opportunity for 2009 would be based upon achievement
by the Company of the consolidated EBITDA Targets, and 25% would be based on achievement in five
distinct categories of personal goals. The EBITDA Targets were achieved for 2009, and with respect
to Mr. Crains personal goals, the Compensation Committee determined that Mr. Crain earned 100% of
the applicable targets. (See CD&A above under the caption 2009 Incentive Compensation for
Mr. Crain) .
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Also pursuant to the Crain Agreement, on December 5, 2007, Mr. Crain was awarded 85,000 shares of
restricted stock under the Companys 2004 Stock Option, Restricted and Non-Restricted Stock Plan
(the 2004 Plan), which vest ratably over a four-year period commencing one year after the
Commencement Date. In addition, on December 5, 2007, Mr. Crain was granted 100,000 stock options
pursuant to the 2004 Plan. Of the foregoing, 80,000 of such options vest ratably over a five-year
period commencing one year after the Commencement Date, and will be generally exercisable for
10 years from the Commencement Date. The remaining 20,000 of such options became fully vested on
the six-month anniversary of the Commencement Date and are generally exercisable for 10 years from
the Commencement Date. An additional 20,000 options were granted to Mr. Crain on December 5, 2007
outside of the 2004 Plan (due to grant limitations therein), which vest ratably over a five-year
period commencing one year after the Commencement Date, and are generally exercisable for 10 years
from the Commencement Date. Pursuant to the Crain Agreement, an additional 100,000 options were
granted to Mr. Crain on January 4, 2008 under the 2004 Plan, which options vest ratably over a
five-year period commencing one year after the Commencement Date and will be generally exercisable
for 10 years from the Commencement Date. Each grant of options and restricted stock described above
(collectively, the Equity Awards, and as to the options only, the Options) were made pursuant
to an option agreement or a restricted stock agreement, as applicable. The exercise price of the
Options is the closing price of the Companys Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the
date of grant. Future equity grants are at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. See the
2009 Grants of Plan Based Awards table for a description of equity granted to Mr. Crain in 2009.
Pursuant to the Crain Agreement, Mr. Crain is entitled to participate in the Companys employee
benefit plans and programs applicable to senior executives generally and on a basis no less
favorable than those provided to other senior executives. In addition, Mr. Crain is entitled to
life insurance coverage equal to 200% of his annual base salary (or the life insurance benefit
under the Companys life insurance program for senior executives if the latter would provide for a
higher level of coverage), long-term disability benefits during the period of disability equal to
50% of his base salary (prior to offsets provided in the Companys long-term disability plan)
through the Companys long-term disability plan and a supplemental disability program (the Company
will use commercially reasonable best efforts to arrange for the provision of all or part of the
supplemental disability benefit on a non-taxable basis to Mr. Crain), reimbursement for tax
preparation and financial planning services not to exceed $5,000 annually, reimbursement for an
annual physical examination and directors and officers liability insurance coverage during the
term of his employment and for six years thereafter in an annual amount equal to at least the
greater of $5.0 million or the coverage provided to any other present or former senior executive or
director of the Company. Mr. Crain was also entitled to reimbursement for his legal fees in
connection with the Crain Agreement and the consulting arrangement he had with the Company prior to
execution of the Crain Agreement, up to a maximum of $25,000, and outplacement services in the
event of his termination without Cause or termination for Good Reason for a period of six months
following such termination in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Mr. Crain is not a participant in
the Companys Severance Policy or Change in Control Plan (prior to its termination). Mr. Crain is
entitled to three weeks vacation annually (one week more than he would be entitled to, based on
tenure). See footnote 7 of the Summary Compensation Table above for a description of perquisites
received by Mr. Crain during 2009.
If the employment of Mr. Crain is terminated by the Company for Cause or by Mr. Crain without Good
Reason (each as defined in the Crain Agreement), he will be entitled to receive his base salary
earned through the date of termination, bonus amounts earned for any prior year and not yet paid,
and other amounts and benefits, if any, provided under applicable Company programs and policies
(collectively, the Accrued Benefits). In addition, the unvested portion of the Equity Awards will
be cancelled or immediately forfeited, as applicable, and any unexercised, vested portion of the
Options shall remain exercisable for the shorter of 90 days following the date of termination and
the remainder of their term.
If the Company terminates the employment of Mr. Crain without Cause or he terminates his employment
for Good Reason (subsequent to the 2009 amendment to the Crain Agreement, not in connection with a
Change in Control), Mr. Crain will be entitled to receive his base salary earned through the date
of termination and for a period of six months thereafter, bonus amounts earned for any prior year
and not yet paid, continued life insurance coverage (as set forth in the Crain Agreement) for a
period of six months following the date of termination, coverage under the Companys medical and
dental, if any, programs during the twelve-month period following the date of termination, and in
the event of termination without Cause only, the pro-rata portion of his bonus for the year in
which the date of termination occurs based on actual performance for such year. Also in the event
of any such termination, the Equity
Awards will become immediately vested and/or non-forfeitable, as applicable, to the same extent as
if Mr. Crain had completed an additional two years of service after the date of termination, and
the Options shall remain exercisable for the shorter of 90 days following the date of termination
and the remainder of their term.
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If the employment of Mr. Crain is terminated by the Company as a result of his Disability (as
defined in the Crain Agreement), he will be entitled to receive the Accrued Benefits, as well as
the long-term disability benefit described above. If the employment of Mr. Crain is terminated as a
result of his death, his estate will be entitled to receive the Accrued Benefits, and his
designated beneficiary (or his estate in the absence of such designation) will be entitled to
receive the life insurance benefit described above. In addition, in the event that the employment
of Mr. Crain is terminated as a result of his death or Disability, he, his estate, or his
designated beneficiary, as applicable, will be entitled to the pro-rata portion of the bonus for
the year in which the date of termination occurs based on actual performance for such year, and the
Equity Awards will become immediately vested and/or non-forfeitable, as applicable, to the same
extent as if Mr. Crain had completed an additional two years of service after the date of
termination, and the Options shall remain exercisable for the shorter of one year following the
date of termination and the remainder of their term.
Prior to the 2009 amendment to the Crain Agreement (described below), in the event of a Change of
Control (as defined in the Crain Agreement), whether or not termination of employment occurs, the
Equity Awards will become immediately vested and/or non-forfeitable, as applicable, to the extent
that such Equity Awards were scheduled to vest within three years of the date of such Change in
Control, and the vesting dates of the Equity Awards that were not scheduled to vest within three
years of the date of such Change in Control shall be accelerated by three years. Prior to the 2009
amendment to the Crain Agreement (described below), if the Company terminates Mr. Crains
employment without Cause and a Change in Control occurs within six months of the date of such
termination, such Equity Awards that were scheduled to vest within three years of the date of
termination, and which did not vest as described above, shall become vested and exercisable on the
date of such Change in Control, and shall remain exercisable for the shorter of 90 days following
the date of termination and the remainder of their term.
The Crain Agreement includes a restriction against specified competitive activities during Mr.
Crains employment by the Company and for a period of one year thereafter and a non-solicitation
agreement for a period of two years.
If Mr. Crain determines that any amounts due to him under the Crain Agreement and any other plan or
program of the Company constitute a parachute payment, as such term is defined in Section
280G(b)(2) of the Code, and the amount of the parachute payment, reduced by all federal, state and
local taxes applicable thereto, including the excise tax imposed pursuant to Section 4999 of the
Code, is less than the amount that he would receive if he were paid three times his base amount,
as defined in Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, less $1.00, reduced by all federal, state and local
taxes applicable thereto, then at Mr. Crains request the Company shall reduce the aggregate of the
amounts constituting the parachute payment to an amount that will equal three times his base amount
less $1.00.
In the event of any termination of the employment of Mr. Crain, he is under no obligation to seek
other employment, and there shall be no offset against any amounts due him on account of any
remuneration attributable to any subsequent employment that he may obtain.
As of August 10, 2009, the Crain Agreement was amended (the Amendment) to, among other things,
effect the changes set forth below. We deemed it appropriate and reasonable to enter into this
Amendment in order to help ensure a smooth transition should a Change in Control occur, and to help
eliminate from any decision-making process potential distractions caused by concerns over personal
financial and employment security.
If Mr. Crains employment is terminated without Cause by the Company or by Mr. Crain with Good
Reason, in either case within the 120 day period prior to or the 120 day period following a Change
in Control (as defined in the Amendment), he will be entitled to receive: (i) his base salary for a
period of 21 months after the termination date (instead of 6 months); and (ii) coverage under the
Companys life insurance programs for 12 months following the termination date (instead of
6 months). In addition, the Amendment specifies that bonus calculations with respect to such
termination will be applied to the year in which the earlier of the termination date or the Change
in Control occurs (the earlier of such dates, the Trigger Date), and will be based on actual
targets (pro rated through the Trigger Date) and performance achieved through the Trigger Date
(provided, if targets have not been set by the Company for the year in which the Trigger Date
occurs, such bonus will be based on actual targets and performance achieved for the year prior to
the year in which the Trigger Date occurs, and prorated as set forth above as if the
Trigger Date occurred in such prior year), in each case with the amount of the bonus prorated for
the period of the relevant year through the Trigger Date. Other benefits to which Mr. Crain is
entitled in the event of a termination without Cause by the Company or for Good Reason by Mr. Crain
remain substantially unchanged.
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In the event of a Change in Control, all equity granted to Mr. Crain as of the date of the
Amendment (Current Equity) will become immediately vested or non-forfeitable, as applicable
(prior to the Amendment, equity awards granted pursuant to his original employment agreement would
be accelerated by 3 years in such circumstance), and if a Change in Control occurs within 6 months
following a termination of the employment of Mr. Crain without Cause, the remaining unvested
portion of the Current Equity will vest, and any unexercised portion of the Current Equity will
remain exercisable for one year following the Change in Control, or their respective expiration
dates, whichever is earlier.
The definition of Change in Control was expanded to include specified additional triggers.
Mr. Paglinco
Mr. Paglinco was hired as Vice President Corporate Controller of the Company in September 2006.
He was promoted to Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer in November 2007, and assumed the
additional role of interim Chief Financial Officer as of January 30, 2009. Effective August 14,
2009, he was promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In connection
therewith, his annual base salary was increased from $214,000 to $265,000, his Applicable
Percentage under the Companys IC Program was increased from 35% to 45% (effective for 2009), and
he was issued 10,000 stock appreciation rights and 5,000 restricted stock units under the Companys
Equity Incentive Plan, each with a five-year vesting period, commencing on August 14, 2010. His
employment is at will.
Pursuant to his current arrangement with the Company, Mr. Paglinco is also entitled to participate
generally in all retirement, savings, welfare and other employee benefit plans and arrangements
provided to other executive officers of the Company, including the Companys Severance Policy, and
receives a monthly car allowance. Mr. Paglinco is also entitled to three weeks annual vacation. In
addition, the March 30, 2007 amendments to the Severance Policy are applicable to Mr. Paglinco;
i.e., in the event such amendments are triggered, he will be entitled to receive payments and
benefits under the Severance Policy for a period of 12 months following a qualified termination.
In addition, the Company issued a letter, effective August 7, 2009, to Mr. Paglinco (a Change in
Control Letter), stating that if the Company consummates a Change in Control (as defined in the
Amendment to the Crain Agreement) on or before April 30, 2010, and the employment of the officer is
terminated without cause within the 120 day period prior to or the 120 day period following the
consummation of such Change in Control, such officer will be entitled to the benefits set forth
below, in addition to, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in, the Severance Policy, the
IC Program, the award agreement governing the relevant equity, or the plan pursuant to which such
equity was issued. The Company deemed it appropriate and reasonable to enter into these letters in
order to help ensure a smooth transition should a Change in Control occur, and to help eliminate
from any decision-making process potential distractions caused by concerns over personal financial
and employment security.
1. All equity granted to him as of August 14, 2009 will become immediately vested or
non-forfeitable, as applicable, and if a Change in Control occurs following a termination of the
employment of the officer without Cause (but on or prior to April 30, 2010), the remaining unvested
portion of such equity will vest, and any unexercised portion will remain exercisable for 90 days
following the Change in Control, or their respective expiration dates, whichever is earlier;
2. Severance payments under the Severance Policy will not be terminated in the event of subsequent
employment of the officer; and
3. A pro rata portion of the officers IC bonus for the year in which the earlier of: (a) the
termination date; and (b) the date of the consummation of the Change in Control (the earlier of
such dates, the Trigger Date) occurs based on actual targets (pro rated through the Trigger Date)
and performance achieved through the Trigger Date (provided, if targets have not been set by the
Company for the year in which the Trigger Date occurs, such bonus will be based on actual targets
and performance achieved for the year prior to the year in which the Trigger Date
occurs, and prorated as set forth above as if the Trigger Date occurred in such prior year), in
each case with the amount of the bonus prorated for the period of the relevant year through the
Trigger Date.
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Mr. Goldfarb
On September 26, 2005, Marc S. Goldfarb was hired as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
of the Company at an annual base salary of $260,000. In accordance with the terms of his current
employment arrangement with the Company, Mr. Goldfarb serves as Senior Vice President and General
Counsel of the Company (as of May 31, 2006) and during 2009, his annual base salary was $325,080.
Pursuant to his current arrangement, Mr. Goldfarb is entitled to participate in the IC Program,
with an Applicable Percentage of 50%. Mr. Goldfarb was granted 40,000 stock options pursuant to the
2004 Plan in connection with the commencement of his employment. Future option grants are at the
discretion of the Compensation Committee. See the 2009 Grants of Plan Based Awards table for a
description of equity granted to Mr. Goldfarb in 2009. His employment is at will.
Pursuant to his arrangement with the Company, Mr. Goldfarb is also entitled to participate
generally in all retirement, savings, welfare and other employee benefit plans and arrangements
provided to other executive officers of the Company, including the Companys Severance Policy (with
a guaranteed minimum of 8 months of severance thereunder), and receives a monthly car allowance.
Mr. Goldfarb is also entitled to three weeks annual vacation. Mr. Goldfarb was a participant in the
Change in Control Plan prior to its termination. In addition, the March 30, 2007 amendments to the
Severance Policy are applicable to Mr. Goldfarb; i.e., in the event such amendments are triggered,
Mr. Goldfarb will be entitled to receive payments and benefits under the Severance Policy for a
period of 12 months following a qualified termination.
Mr. Goldfarb also received a Change in Control Letter.
Mr. Bivona
Lawrence Bivona serves as President of LaJobi, Inc. pursuant to an employment agreement dated as of
April 2, 2008 (the Bivona Agreement), at an annual base salary of $300,000. Mr. Bivona is a
participant in the IC Program, with an Applicable Percentage of 50% during 2009. In connection with
the execution of and pursuant to the Bivona Agreement, Mr. Bivona was granted 28,000 stock options
and 4,300 shares of restricted stock pursuant to the 2004 Plan. In addition, during each of 2009
and 2010 (provided he is a full-time employee), additional equity grants are to be made to
Mr. Bivona, valued at $50,000. Additional annual equity grants are at the discretion of the
Company. His employment is at will. See the 2009 Grants of Plan Based Awards table for a
description of equity granted to Mr. Bivona in 2009.
Pursuant to the terms of the Bivona Agreement, Mr. Bivona is entitled (i) to be included in any
life insurance, disability insurance, medical, dental or health insurance, savings, pension and
retirement plans and other similar benefit plans or programs (including, if applicable, any excess
benefit or supplemental executive retirement plans) maintained by the Company for the benefit of
its key executives (Benefit Plans); (ii) to be provided with any other perquisites generally
provided to all other senior executives of the Company on terms no less favorable than those
provided to any other such executive; (iii) to four weeks annual paid vacation and holiday leave
per the terms of LaJobis employee policies manual in effect from time to time; (iv) to
reimbursement for the cost of leasing and operating an automobile (including insurance and
maintenance), up to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000 per month; (v) while Mr. Bivona is employed,
to be included under any directors and officers liability insurance policy maintained by LaJobi
or the Company on terms and conditions (including scope, deductibles, etc.) no less favorable to
him than those applicable to any person who is solely an officer and/or director of a subsidiary of
the Company; and (vi) to an additional amount (the Gross Up Payment) if any payment made to him
becomes subject to the excess tax provided for in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (a
409A Violation). The Gross Up Payment shall equal an amount such that after Mr. Bivonas payment
of all taxes, interest, and penalties imposed on the Gross Up Payment, he retains an amount of the
Gross Up Payment equal to the sum of (A) the interest under Section 409A(a)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the
Internal Revenue Code (the Code) resulting from the 409A Violation; (B) the additional tax under
Section 409A(a)(1)(B)(i)(II) of the Code resulting from such 409A Violation; (C) any penalties
resulting from such 409A Violation; and (D) if Mr. Bivona recognizes income prior to the taxable
year that the income would have been included in his gross income in the absence of such 409A
Violation, the amount of the taxes on the income recognized other than the additional tax under
subclause (B). LaJobi will also indemnify Mr. Bivona for all costs, expenses, and reasonable
attorneys and paralegals fees incurred by him as a result of any
audit by any tax authorities to the extent the same relates to the tax consequences of such 409A
Violation (the Indemnified Amount). See footnote 7 of the Summary Compensation Table above for
a description of perquisites received by Mr. Bivona during 2009.
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If Mr. Bivonas employment is terminated due to his death, Disability, for Cause or without Good
Reason (each as defined in the Bivona Agreement), he will be entitled to his salary through his
final day of active employment, any unreimbursed expenses and any accrued but unused vacation pay.
He will also be entitled to any benefits mandated under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) or required under the terms of any death, insurance or
retirement plan, program or agreement provided by the Company and in which he participates
(Mandated Benefits). If Mr. Bivonas employment is terminated either without Cause or for Good
Reason (each as defined in the Bivona Agreement), he will be entitled to: (i) his salary through
his final date of active employment, any unreimbursed expenses and any accrued but unused vacation
pay; and (ii) as severance, twelve (12) months of (a) Base Salary continuation, payable at the
regular payroll periods of LaJobi and (b) continuation of participation in the Benefit Plans. As a
condition to receiving such severance amounts, Mr. Bivona must execute a release of claims in an
agreed-upon form within twenty-one (21) days after the date of termination. Mr. Bivona will not
have the obligation to mitigate damages, and subsequent employment will not affect or alter the
payment of any amounts payable to him under the Bivona Agreement. Additionally, Mr. Bivona will be
entitled to any Mandated Benefits.
The Bivona Agreement includes non-solicitation agreements and restrictions against specified
competitive activities during the period of his employment and, with respect to specified
activities, for a period of 1 year thereafter.
Mr. Levin (last day of employment with the Company was December 31, 2009)
Mr. Levin, who joined the Company in December of 2004 upon the Companys purchase of Kids Line,
LLC, served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kids Line, LLC until December 31, 2009,
pursuant to an employment agreement dated March 12, 2008, amended as of August 10, 2009. As of
January 1, 2008, his employment agreement provided for an annual base salary of $400,000, provided,
that, at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, such base salary could have be increased to
$475,000. For 2009, Mr. Levins base salary was $437,500. Mr. Levin was entitled to participate in
the IC Program (based on Kids Line EBITDA with no individual component), with a potential
compensation opportunity equal to 75% of his base salary at Target and 130% at the Maximum Target.
Mr. Levin was no longer employed by the Company at the time of payment of amounts earned under the
IC Program for 2009. As a result, Mr. Levin was not entitled to any payment thereunder. However, as
the Committee felt that Mr. Levin had earned the incentive compensation amount to which he would
otherwise have been entitled based on his performance and service to the Company through the end of
the year, as well as his agreement to continue to provide certain consulting services to the
Company subsequent to the termination of his employment on December 31, 2009, it used its
discretion to award him such amount. (See CD&A above under the section Establishing Corporate
Objectives and Calculating the Corporate Component under the caption Operation of the 2009 IC
Program).
In accordance with the terms of an amendment to his employment agreement effective August 10, 2009,
commencing December 15, 2009, either party may terminate the agreement at will upon two weeks
prior written notice. Under this provision, Mr. Levin would not be entitled to any severance
payments, nor be subject to any mitigation duties or obligations. In accordance with this
provision, Mr. Levins last day of employment with the Company was December 31, 2009.
If Mr. Levins employment was terminated due to death or disability, any IC Award would have been
prorated based on the number of days that he was employed during the year based on actual
performance through the remainder of the relevant year.
Mr. Levin was also eligible to participate in all benefit programs made generally available to
executives of Kids Line, as the same may be modified from time to time. Further, throughout the
period of his employment, Mr. Levin was entitled to the following perquisites: a monthly car
allowance, a long-term disability insurance policy and four weeks annual vacation (consistent with
Kids Line policy). See footnote 7 of the Summary Compensation Table above for a description of
perquisites received by Mr. Levin during 2009.
Mr. Levins employment agreement contains a one-year post-employment non-solicitation provision
with respect to specified activities and persons.
Equity grants are at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.
See the Summary Compensation Table above for information with respect to compensation received by
the NEOs under their employment agreements and arrangements during 2009.
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Mr. Cappiello (left the employment of the Company as of January 30, 2009)
On July 27, 2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement, effective August 1, 2005 with
Anthony Cappiello, with respect to his employment as Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer of the Company. In accordance with the terms of his agreement, Mr. Cappiello
was entitled to an annual base salary of $325,000, which could not be reduced (his 2009 base salary
was $353,000). Mr. Cappiello assumed the position of interim principal financial officer upon the
retirement of Mr. OReardon as of November 13, 2007, and in connection therewith, received a
special one-time bonus of $25,000. Mr. Cappiello was also entitled to participate in the IC Program
with an Applicable Percentage of 50%. In addition, after 3 months of continuous employment, Mr.
Cappiello was granted 50,000 stock options pursuant to the 2004 Plan. Future option grants were at
the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board. No equity was issued to Mr. Cappiello in
2008 or 2009.
Pursuant to his agreement, Mr. Cappiello was also entitled to participate generally in all
retirement, savings, welfare and other employee benefit plans and arrangements provided to other
executive officers of the Company, and received a car allowance. Mr. Cappiello was entitled to
three weeks annual vacation (one week more than he would be entitled to based on tenure). Mr.
Cappiello was not a participant in the Companys Severance Policy, but was a participant in the
Companys Change in Control Plan. In addition, Mr. Cappiello was entitled to an annual housing
allowance, resulting in a reimbursement of $2,893 in 2009. His employment was at will.
In accordance with his agreement, in the event that Mr. Cappiellos employment with the Company was
terminated for any reason other than for cause, except in the case of a Change in Control in the
Company, as defined in the Companys Change in Control Plan (in which case severance would have
been governed by the terms of such plan), he would be eligible to receive severance in accordance
with the following schedule: (i) during the first 8 months following such termination, severance
pay at the rate of 100% of his annual base salary in effect on the termination date (the
Termination Amount), (ii) during the 9 th and 10 th months following such
termination, severance pay at the rate of 75% of the Termination Amount, and (iii) during the
11th and 12th months following such termination, severance pay at the rate
of 50% of the Termination Amount. All severance payments will be paid over the course of the
severance period. During such severance period, Mr. Cappiello will be entitled to continue to
participate in Company insurance plans (and will continue to receive his car allowance). All
severance payments and benefits, however, will terminate if Mr. Cappiello obtains gainful
employment during the severance period. In addition, the March 30, 2007 amendments to the Severance
Policy are applicable to Mr. Cappiello (i.e., if triggered, Mr. Cappiello would be entitled to
receive 100% of his annual base salary for a period of 12 months). Mr. Cappiello left the
employment of the Company as of January 30, 2009. As the March 30, 2007 amendments to the Severance
Policy were triggered in connection with his termination, Mr. Cappiello received substantially the
payments and other benefits applicable to a termination by the Company without Cause as described
above. See Actual Terminations in 2009 below for a description of amounts payable to
Mr. Cappiello as a result of the termination of his employment with the Company.
Termination of Employment and Change-In-Control Arrangements
(i) 40l(k) Plans
The Company offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) Plan based on
employees pretax salary deferrals with Company matching contributions. As a result of the
Companys historical acquisition strategy, the 401(k) Plans may differ among the Company and its
subsidiaries. Participating employees may elect to contribute from 1% to 80% (but not in excess of
the amount permitted by the Code, i.e., $16,500 in 2009, and $22,000 in 2009 for employees age 50
and older who elect to make catch-up contributions) of their compensation, on a pretax basis, to
the 401(k) Plan. Because the 401(k) Plan is a qualified defined contribution plan, if certain
highly compensated employees contributions exceed the amount prescribed by the Code, such
contributions will be reduced or limited. Employees contributions are invested in one or more of
several funds (as selected by each participating employee). The Company, LaJobi and Sassy match a
portion (either one-half of any amount up to 6%, or 100% of any amount up to 3%, of salary
contributed) of the compensation deferred by each employee, and Kids
Line contributes 3% (9% for Mr. Levin) of eligible salary pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
Section 401(k) of the Code. Matching contributions are fully vested after four years of employment
at the rate of 25% per year of employment (after six years of employment for LaJobi). Under certain
circumstances, the 401(k) Plan permits participants to make withdrawals or receive loans from the
401(k) Plan prior to retirement age. In light of economic conditions at the commencement of 2009,
the Company temporarily suspended its matching contributions under its 401(k) (which were
reinstated for the full year at the end of 2009).
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(ii) Change in Control Plan
The Board adopted a Change in Control Severance Plan (the Change in Control Plan) effective
January 29, 2003, as amended December 22, 2003, March 13, 2007 (to clarify a provision thereunder)
and December 22, 2008. The Change in Control Plan was terminated by the Board on February 24, 2009,
although such termination did not impair the rights of participants who experienced a qualifying
termination prior to the termination of such plan. As a result, the Change in Control Plan is not
applicable to NEOs currently employed by the Company. Details of the material terms of the Change
in Control Plan can be found in the Companys proxy statement for its 2009 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders.
(iii) Severance Policy
The Compensation Committee adopted an amendment (the Amendment) to the Companys general
severance policy (which previously allowed for a maximum of six weeks severance pay under
specified circumstances), applicable in general only to employees who are domestic vice presidents
or above and who are designated by the Committee as eligible participants in the plan
(collectively, DVPs), effective February 11, 2003. This severance policy was further amended as
of March 30, 2007, as described below, and on December 22, 2008 to address the provisions of
Section 409A of the Code and to clarify the scope of the plan (as so amended, the Severance
Policy).
Benefits. If a DVPs employment with the Company is terminated by the Company without
Cause (as defined in the Change in Control Plan), and not in connection with (i.e., occurring
more than 6 months before or more than two years after) a Change in Control of the Company (as
defined in the Change in Control Plan), such DVP will be paid Severance Payments ranging from a
minimum amount equal to 4 months of such DVPs base salary in effect on the date of termination,
exclusive of any bonuses or commissions (Current Salary) to a maximum amount equal to 12 months
of such DVPs Current Salary, depending on the period of time that such DVP was employed by the
Company at the time of such termination. The time period on which Severance Payments are based
(i.e., 4 months of total employment, 6 months of total employment, etc.) shall be the Severance
Period. Severance Payments will be paid over the course of the relevant Severance Period in
accordance with the Companys regular salary payment schedule (not in a lump sum), unless otherwise
required by Section 409A of the Code (in which case payments will be made in the manner set forth
in the Severance Policy). As of March 30, 2007, the Company amended the Severance Policy to specify
that notwithstanding anything to the contrary therein, in the event that the employment of
specified DVPs is terminated in connection with the consummation of certain corporate transactions,
the severance payments and benefits applicable to such terminated DVP will be extended by an
additional 4 months up to a maximum Severance Period of 12 months.
During the relevant Severance Period, the Company will continue to provide the terminated DVP with
medical and other insurance benefits, in each case to the extent and on substantially the same
basis (including relevant payroll deductions) as provided immediately prior to the termination
(subject to provisions intended to address Section 409A of the Code). In addition, for a period of
60 days following the DVPs termination, the Company will continue to provide to the DVP use of an
automobile or an equivalent payment therefor.
Termination of Severance Payments. If the terminated DVP obtains gainful employment during
the Severance Period, the Amendment provides that Severance Payments will terminate on the date
that such new employment commences.
Amendment. The Company reserves the right to amend, in whole or in part, or terminate, the
Severance Policy, provided that no amendment to the Severance Policy will become effective (as to a
person covered thereby prior to such amendment) prior to the date which is six months from the date
such amendment is approved by the Board or the Compensation Committee, and provided further that an
amendment may become effective earlier if it will result
in the avoidance of the excise tax and/or interest imposed under Section 409A of the Code without
materially diminishing the economic benefit to a DVP.
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General Release. As a condition to the receipt of any Severance Payments, each terminated
DVP will be required to execute the Companys form of General Release, which provides generally for
the following: (i) an irrevocable release by the DVP of existing or future claims against the
Company and specified related parties arising out of the performance of services to or on behalf of
the Company by such DVP through the date of such release, (ii) an agreement by the DVP to keep all
non-public information pertaining to the Company and specified parties confidential, (iii) an
agreement by the DVP not to disparage the Company or specified related persons and (iv) an
affirmation by the DVP of his/her obligations under or pursuant to any restrictive covenant
(non-compete) agreements that such DVP signed with the Company. In the event that such release is
not executed within 45 days of its delivery to the relevant DVP, such DVP will be entitled to only
one week of severance pay for each year of service, with a maximum severance payment equal to six
(6) weeks of severance pay, less any applicable withholdings, in addition to medical and dental
insurance coverage (if enrolled therein on the date of termination of employment), paid by the
Company, until the end of the month of termination. Thereafter, the DVP will be entitled to
continue his/her medical and dental insurance coverage, at his/her expense, pursuant to the
provisions of COBRA.
Rights Under Other Agreements. The Amendment supersedes any other agreement between the
Company and a DVP that provides for lesser benefits with respect to the type of termination covered
thereby in effect on the effective date of the Amendment or thereafter.
Equity Incentive Plan
The Board adopted the Equity Incentive Plan (the EI Plan) on June 3, 2008, and the EI Plan was
approved by the Companys shareholders as of July 10, 2008. The EI Plan is a successor to the 2004
Plan (defined below), which terminated as of the date of such approval (although outstanding awards
thereunder will continue to be covered by its terms).
Awards
The EI Plan provides for awards in any one or a combination of: (a) stock options, (b) SARs,
(c) Restricted Stock, (d) RSUs, (e) non-restricted stock, and/or (f) dividend equivalent rights.
Any award under the EI Plan may, as determined by the committee administering the EI Plan (the
Plan Committee) in its sole discretion, constitute a Performance-Based Award (an award that
qualifies for the performance-based compensation exemption of Section 162(m) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended). All awards granted under the EI Plan will be evidenced by a
written agreement between the Company and each participant (which need not be identical with
respect to each grant or participant) that will provide the terms and conditions, not inconsistent
with the requirements of the EI Plan, associated with such awards, as determined by the Plan
Committee in its sole discretion. Award agreements must be executed by the Company and a
participant in order for the award covered by such agreement to be effective.
Reserved Shares
A total of 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved that may be subject to, delivered in
connection with, and/or available for awards under the EI Plan, which will consist of authorized
but unissued shares of Common Stock or shares of Common Stock held in treasury. Awards under the EI
Plan are counted against the reserved shares as described in the EI Plan. In the event all or a
portion of an award is forfeited, terminated or cancelled, expires, is settled for cash, or
otherwise does not result in the issuance of all or a portion of the shares of Common Stock subject
to the award in connection with the exercise or settlement of such award (Unissued Shares), such
Unissued Shares will in each case again be available for awards under the EI Plan, as described
therein. The preceding sentence will apply to any awards outstanding on the effective date of the
EI Plan under the 2004 Plan (discussed below), up to a maximum of an additional 1,750,000 shares.
Subject to the terms of the EI Plan, assumed or replacement awards in connection with the
acquisition of any business by the Company or any of its subsidiaries shall be in addition to those
available thereunder.
Participants
Participants are officers (including directors), non-employee (outside) directors, employees and
specified consultants of the Company or any of its subsidiaries selected by the Plan Committee in
its sole discretion to receive an award under the EI Plan. Incentive Stock Options may not be
awarded to participants who are not employees of the Company.
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Administration of the Plan
The Plan Committee must be a committee comprised of at least two (2) directors, each of whom shall
be, to the extent applicable an outside director within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the
Code. In the absence of a contrary appointment by the Board, the Plan Committee will be the
Compensation Committee, except regarding awards to outside directors, with respect to whom the
Board will act as the Plan Committee. The Plan Committee, subject to the limitations set forth in
the EI Plan, has absolute discretion and authority: (i) to make and administer grants under the EI
Plan (including to determine the form, amount and other terms and conditions of awards granted, and
to waive, amend or modify conditions initially established for grants, including to accelerate
vesting and to extend or limit the exercisability of grants, except as specifically restricted by
the EI Plan), (ii) to determine when and to which individuals awards will be granted, (iii) to
determine whether, to what extent and under what circumstances awards may be settled, paid or
exercised in cash, Common Stock or other property, or canceled, forfeited or suspended, (iv) to
determine the terms and provisions of any award agreement and any amendment of such award
agreement, and (v) to establish, amend, waive and/or rescind any rules and regulations as it deems
necessary for the proper administration of the EI Plan, including to make such determinations and
interpretations and to take such actions in connection with the EI Plan and any awards granted
thereunder as it deems necessary or advisable to carry out its purposes.
Grant Date
The grant date is the date designated by the Plan Committee as the date of an award under the EI
Plan, which will not be earlier than the date the Plan Committee authorizes (by resolution or
written action) the grant of such award, notwithstanding the date of any award agreement evidencing
such award. In the absence of a designated date or fixed method of computing such date being
specifically set forth in the Plan Committees resolution, then the date of grant will be the date
of the Plan Committees resolution or action.
Limitations on Grants
Grants under the EI Plan can be made to any eligible individual at the discretion of the Plan
Committee at any time. All grants of Stock Options are subject to a 350,000 shares per participant
per plan year limit. In the case of Incentive Stock Options, the aggregate fair market value (as of
the date of grant) of all shares of Common Stock underlying any grant of Incentive Stock Options,
however made, that become exercisable by a participant during any calendar year may not exceed
$100,000 (options granted in excess of this amount shall not be treated as Incentive Stock
Options). Grants of Incentive Stock Options are subject to other restrictions set forth in the EI
Plan.
Vesting, Term and Acceleration Provisions
Stock Options. Each Stock Option will be subject to such terms and conditions, including
vesting, as the Plan Committee may determine from time to time in its discretion, provided that no
Stock Option shall be exercisable later than 10 years from the date of grant (5 years in the case
of an Incentive Stock Options granted to a Ten-Percent Stockholder (as defined in the EI Plan)).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in the award agreement relating to such
award, each Stock Option shall vest and become exercisable ratably over five years (20% per year),
commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant, and shall continue to be exercisable for
a period of 10 years from the date of grant.
Unless otherwise provided in the award agreement governing such Stock Options or the Change in
Control Plan (other than with respect to awards of Stock Options to outside directors, which is
discussed in the following paragraph), (i) upon Disability (as defined in the EI Plan) or death,
all unexercised options vest, and may be exercised for up to one year or the remaining term of the
Stock Option, if earlier; and (ii) if a participants employment is terminated for any other
reason, all unexercised Stock Options are cancelled as of the termination date; provided however,
if a participants employment is terminated for reasons other than Cause (as defined in the EI
Plan), vested unexercised Stock Options may be exercised within 90 days of termination, or the
remaining term
of the Stock Option, if earlier, and if a participant retires (as defined in the Companys 401(k)
plan), vested unexercised Stock Options may be exercised within 1 year of such retirement, or the
remaining term of the Stock Option, if earlier. With respect to awards of Stock Options to outside
directors, unless otherwise provided in the award agreement governing such Stock Options, in the
event of the death or Disability (as defined in the EI Plan) of a participant while serving as a
member of the Board, all unexercised options vest, and may be exercised for up to one year or the
remaining term of the Stock Option, if earlier; if a participant ceases to serve as a member of the
Board for any other reason, vested options shall be exercisable for a period of 90 days following
termination, or the remaining term of the Stock Option, if earlier.
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Stock Appreciation Rights. Each SAR will be subject to such terms and conditions, including
vesting, as the Plan Committee determines in its sole discretion; provided, however, that if an SAR
is granted in tandem with a Stock Option, the SAR will become exercisable and expire in the same
manner as the corresponding Stock Option, unless otherwise determined by the Plan Committee, and
provided further, that if an SAR is granted in tandem with an Incentive Stock Option, such SAR will
be exercisable only if the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the date of exercise
exceeds the exercise price of the related Incentive Stock Option. SARs will be exercisable at such
time or times as shall be determined by the Plan Committee in its sole discretion; provided,
however, that no SARs shall be exercisable later than ten (10) years after the date of grant. SARs
shall terminate at such earlier times and upon such conditions or circumstances determined by the
Plan Committee in its sole discretion.
Restricted Stock Awards. Awards of Restricted Stock may be subject to such restrictions,
terms and conditions as the Plan Committee determines in its sole discretion, including a
requirement of a cash or other payment therefore in whole or in part. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, unless otherwise provided in the award agreement relating to the award of Restricted
Stock, such awards will vest ratably over five years (20% per year), beginning on the first
anniversary of the Date of Grant, and upon vesting, shall not be subject to any further
restrictions. The Plan Committee may, in its sole discretion, accelerate the time at which any or
all restrictions will lapse or remove any or all of such restrictions. Unless otherwise provided in
an agreement governing the award or the Companys Change in Control Plan (while it remains in
existence), upon a participants termination of employment for any reason (not including an
authorized leave of absence) all non-vested restricted stock is forfeited, except in the event of
Disability (as defined in the EI Plan) or death, in which case all restrictions lapse as of the
date of the relevant event.
Stock Units. Stock Units may be subject to such terms and conditions including, but not
limited to, vesting, acceleration of vesting and forfeiture as the Plan Committee determines in its
sole discretion.
Dividend Equivalent Rights. Dividend Equivalent Rights may be granted in tandem with
another award or as a separate award. The terms and conditions applicable to each Dividend
Equivalent Right, including vesting, risks of forfeiture and other restrictions, will be determined
by the Plan Committee in its sole discretion. Amounts payable in respect of Dividend Equivalent
Rights may be paid currently or withheld until the lapsing of any applicable restrictions thereon
or until the vesting, exercise, payment, settlement or other lapse of restrictions on the award to
which the Dividend Equivalent Rights relate.
Performance Based Awards
Any awards granted under the EI Plan may be granted in a manner such that the awards qualify for
the performance-based compensation exemption of Section 162(m) of the Code.
Exercise Price
Each Stock Option granted under the EI Plan will have a per-share exercise price as the Plan
Committee determines on the date of grant, but not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a
share of Common Stock on the Date of Grant (or 110% of Fair Market Value in the case of a Ten
Percent Stockholder).
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Adjustments
In the event of changes in the outstanding Common Stock or in the capital structure of the Company
by reason of a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, sale of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company, mergers, consolidations or combinations with or into any other entity if the
Company is the surviving entity, stock or extraordinary dividends, stock splits, reverse stock
splits, stock combinations, rights offerings, statutory share
exchanges involving capital stock of the Company, reorganizations, recapitalizations,
reclassifications, exchanges, spin-offs, dividends in kind, or other relevant changes in
capitalization, awards granted under the EI Plan and any award agreements, the maximum number of
shares of Common Stock deliverable under the EI Plan, and/or the maximum number of shares of Common
Stock with respect to which Stock Options may be granted to or measured with respect to any one
person under the EI Plan shall be subject to adjustment or substitution, as determined by the Plan
Committee in its sole discretion, as to the number, price or kind of a share of Common Stock or
other consideration subject to such awards, and any and all other matters deemed appropriate by the
Plan Committee, including, without limitation, accelerating the vesting, settlement and/or exercise
period pertaining to any award hereunder, or as otherwise determined by the Plan Committee to be
equitable.
Outstanding awards and award agreements, and the maximum number of shares of Common Stock with
respect to which Stock Options may be granted to or measured with respect to any one person during
any period, shall be subject to adjustment or substitution, as determined by the Plan Committee in
its sole discretion, as to the number, price or kind of a share of Common Stock or other
consideration subject to such awards, and any and all other matters deemed appropriate by the Plan
Committee, including, without limitation, accelerating the vesting, settlement and/or exercise
period pertaining to any award hereunder, or as otherwise determined by the Plan Committee to be
equitable, in the event of any change in applicable laws or any change in circumstances which
results in or would result in any substantial dilution or enlargement of the rights granted to, or
available for, participants, or which otherwise warrants equitable adjustment in the sole
discretion of the Plan Committee because it interferes with the intended operation of the Plan.
In connection with a Business Combination (as defined in the EI Plan), the Plan Committee, in its
sole discretion, may provide for: (i) the continuation of the EI Plan and/or the assumption of the
awards granted thereunder by a successor corporation (or a parent or subsidiary thereof), (ii) the
substitution for such awards of new awards covering the stock of a successor corporation (or a
parent or subsidiary thereof), with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and
exercise prices, (iii) upon 10 days advance notice from the Plan Committee to the affected
participants, the acceleration of the vesting, settlement and/or exercise period pertaining to any
award hereunder, or (iv) upon 10 days advance notice from the Plan Committee to the affected
participants, (x) the cancellation of any outstanding awards that are then exercisable or vested
and the payment to the holders thereof, in cash or stock, or any combination thereof, of the value
of such awards based upon the price per share of stock received or to be received by other
stockholders of the Company in connection with the Business Combination, and (y) the cancellation
of any awards that are not then exercisable or vested. In the event of any continuation, assumption
or substitution contemplated by the foregoing clauses, the EI Plan and/or such awards shall
continue in the manner and under the terms so provided.
Transferability
Each award granted under the EI Plan (other than Non-Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock
Awards with respect to which all restrictions have lapsed) is not transferable otherwise than by
will or the laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable, during a participants lifetime,
only by such participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Plan Committee in its sole discretion
may permit the transferability of an award (other than an Incentive Stock Option) by a participant
to a member of such participants immediate family or trusts for the benefit of such persons, or
partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies or other entities owned solely by such
persons, including trusts for such persons, subject to any restriction included in the grant of the
award.
Tax Compliance
The EI Plan includes specific limitations on awards to ensure compliance with the provisions of
Section 409A of the Code.
Rights of Holders of Restricted Stock
A holder of restricted stock has all rights of a shareholder with respect to such stock, including
the right to vote and to receive dividends thereon, except as otherwise provided in the award
agreement relating to such award.
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Additional Limitations
The grant of any award under the EI Plan may also be subject to such other provisions as the Plan
Committee in its sole discretion determines appropriate, including, without limitation, provisions
for the forfeiture of, or restrictions on resale or other disposition of, Common Stock acquired
under any form of award, provisions for the acceleration of exercisability or vesting of awards
(subject to the provisions of the EI Plan), provisions to comply with federal and state securities
laws, or conditions as to the participants employment in addition to those specifically provided
for under the EI Plan. Participants may be required to comply with any timing or other restrictions
with respect to the payment, settlement or exercise of an award, including a window-period
limitation, as may be imposed in the sole discretion of the Plan Committee.
Amendment, Termination and Duration of the Plan
The Plan Committee may at any time: (i) amend, modify, terminate or suspend the EI Plan, and
(ii) alter or amend any or all award agreements to the extent permitted by the EI Plan and
applicable law. Amendments of the EI Plan are subject to the approval of the shareholders of the
Company only as required by applicable law, regulation or stock exchange requirement. The EI Plan
will remain in effect until all stock subject to it is distributed or all awards have expired or
lapsed, whichever is latest to occur, or the EI Plan is earlier terminated by the Plan Committee.
No awards may be granted under the EI Plan after the fifth anniversary of its effective date.
Indemnification
The EI Plan contains an indemnification provision for Plan Committee members.
2004 Stock Option, Restricted and Non-Restricted Stock Plan (the 2004 Plan)
The 2004 Plan provided for awards of options to officers, directors and key employees designated by
the Compensation Committee to purchase Common Stock of the Company (including options designated as
incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Code, and options not so designated), restricted
stock and non-restricted stock (outside directors may be awarded options only). A total of
2,750,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for the grant of options and awards of Common Stock
under the 2004 Plan for all eligible plan participants. No award may be granted under the 2004 Plan
after July 10, 2008, the date the EI Plan became effective.
Acceleration of Vesting/Exercise Period
Subject to the following, options and restricted stock generally vest ratably over five years,
commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant. With respect to awards of options (other
than awards to outside directors, which is discussed below), upon retirement (as defined in the
Companys 401(k) plan), Disability (as defined in the 2004 Plan) or death (either while employed or
within the year after retirement), all unexercised options vest, and may be exercised for up to one
year (unless provided otherwise in an option agreement evidencing the award) or the term of the
unexpired option, if earlier; unless otherwise provided in an option agreement or the Companys
Change in Control Plan, (i) if a participants employment is terminated for reasons other than
Cause (as defined in the 2004 Plan), vested unexercised options may be exercised within 30 days of
termination, or the term of the unexpired option, if earlier, and (ii) if a participants
employment is terminated for any other reason, all options are cancelled as of the termination
date.
With respect to awards of options to outside directors, in the event of the death or Disability (as
defined in the 2004 Plan) of a participant while serving as a member of the Board, all unexercised
options vest, and may be exercised for up to one year (unless provided otherwise in an agreement
evidencing the award) or the term of the unexpired option, if earlier; if a participant ceases to
serve as a member of the Board for any other reason, vested options shall be exercisable for a
period of 30 days following termination (unless otherwise provided in an agreement evidencing the
award).
With respect to awards of restricted stock, unless otherwise provided in an agreement governing the
award or the Companys Change in Control Plan, all non-vested restricted stock is forfeited (at the
time of termination) if the participant has not remained in the continuous employment of the
Company for the period during which the restrictions are applicable, generally five years from the
date of grant, except in the event of retirement, Disability (as defined in the 2004 Plan) or
death, in which case all restrictions lapse as of the date of the relevant event.
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Adjustments
In the event of any change in the outstanding Common Stock as a result of events specified in the
2004 Plan, the Committee may adjust the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock available for
awards under the 2004 Plan, the exercise price of any options granted under the 2004 Plan, and any
or all other matters deemed appropriate by the Committee, including, without limitation,
accelerating the vesting and/or exercise period pertaining to any award thereunder.
For a more complete description of the 2004 Plan, see the Companys Proxy Statement for its 2008
Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
2009 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table sets forth information with respect to outstanding equity awards for the
NEOs as of December 31, 2009 (the table does not include equity grants made in 2010).
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Bruce Crain |
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52,000 |
(1) |
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48,000 |
(1) |
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n/a |
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16.05 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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8,000 |
(2) |
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12,000 |
(2) |
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16.05 |
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40,000 |
(3) |
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60,000 |
(3) |
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14.83 |
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150,000 |
(4) |
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1.53 |
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114,943 |
(5) |
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1.36 |
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42,500 |
(6) |
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186,150 |
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Guy Paglinco |
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4,000 |
(8) |
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6,000 |
(8) |
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n/a |
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14.90 |
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n/a |
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2,780 |
(9) |
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11,120 |
(9) |
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6.43 |
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10,000 |
(10) |
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5.34 |
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1,500 |
(11) |
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6,570 |
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1,520 |
(12) |
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6,658 |
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5,000 |
(13) |
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21,900 |
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20,000 |
(14) |
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n/a |
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11.52 |
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n/a |
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9,880 |
(15) |
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14,820 |
(15) |
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16.77 |
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50,000 |
(4) |
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1.53 |
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2/24/19 |
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2,160 |
(16) |
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9,461 |
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Lawrence Bivona |
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5,600 |
(17) |
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22,400 |
(17) |
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n/a |
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13.65 |
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4/3/18 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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75,000 |
(4) |
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1.53 |
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3,440 |
(18) |
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15,067 |
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Michael Levin* |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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Anthony Cappiello* |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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* |
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As a result of the termination of the employment of Mr. Cappiello as of January 30, 2009, and Mr.
Levin as of December 31, 2009, all unexercised and/or unvested equity awards were cancelled on or
prior to December 31, 2009. |
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(1) |
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Pursuant to the terms of the Crain Agreement, on December 5, 2007, Mr. Crain was awarded 100,000
stock options pursuant to the 2004 Plan at an exercise price of $16.05. Of the foregoing, 80,000 of
such options vest ratably over a five year period commencing December 4, 2008, and the remaining
20,000 of such options became fully vested on the six-month anniversary of the commencement date of
his employment. All such options are generally exercisable for a period of 10 years from
December 4, 2007. If the employment of Mr. Crain is terminated by the Company for Cause or by
Mr. Crain without Good Reason (each as defined in the Crain Agreement), the unvested portion of all
such options will be cancelled or immediately forfeited, as applicable, and any unexercised, vested
portion shall remain exercisable for the shorter of 90 days following the date of termination and
the remainder of their term. If the Company terminates the employment of Mr. Crain without Cause or
he terminates his employment for Good Reason, such option will become immediately vested and/or
non-forfeitable, as applicable, to the same extent as if Mr. Crain had completed an additional two
years of service after the date of termination, and shall remain exercisable for the shorter of
90 days following the date of termination and the remainder of their term. If the employment of
Mr. Crain is terminated by the Company as a result of his death or Disability, such option will
become immediately vested and/or non-forfeitable, as applicable, to the same extent as if Mr. Crain
had completed an additional two years of service after the date of termination, and shall remain
exercisable for the shorter of one year following the date of termination and the remainder of
their term. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the Crain Agreement, as amended),
whether or not termination of employment occurs, the Crain Option will become immediately vested.
If the Company terminates Mr. Crains employment without Cause and a Change in Control occurs
within six months of the date of such termination, the portion of the Crain Option that remains
unvested shall become vested and exercisable on the date of such Change in Control, and any
unexercised portion of the Crain Option shall remain exercisable for the shorter of one year
following the date of the Change of Control and the remainder of their term. The acceleration
provisions described above are referred to as the Crain Acceleration Provisions. |
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(2) |
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Pursuant to the terms of the Crain Agreement, on December 5, 2007, Mr. Crain was awarded 20,000
stock options outside of the 2004 Plan (due to grant limitations therein) at an exercise price of
$16.05. These options vest ratably over a five-year period, commencing on December 4, 2008, and are
generally exercisable for 10 years from December 4, 2007. The Crain Acceleration Provisions apply
to these options. |
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(3) |
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Pursuant to the terms of the Crain Agreement, on January 4, 2008, Mr. Crain was awarded 100,000
stock options under the 2004 Plan at an exercise price of $14.83. These options vest ratably over a
five-year period, commencing on December 4, 2008, and are generally exercisable for 10 years from
December 4, 2007. The Crain Acceleration Provisions apply to these options. |
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(4) |
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Represent SARS granted under the EI Plan on February 24, 2009 (total grant of: 150,000 SARs to
Mr. Crain; 50,000 SARs to Mr. Goldfarb; 75,000 SARs to Mr. Bivona; and 100,000 SARs to Mr. Levin),
which vest ratably over a period of 5 years commencing February 24, 2010, may be settled in cash,
common stock, or a combination of both, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee, and
are generally exercisable for a period of 10 years from the date of grant. In the event of
disability or death of the SAR holder while in the employ of the Company, all such unexercised SARs
will be deemed vested and may be exercised for up to one year (or the exercise period, if shorter)
after such event. If the SAR holder retires (as defined in the relevant 401(k) Plan, vested
unexercised SARs may be exercised within one year of such retirement of the remaining term of the
grant, if earlier. If the option holders employment is terminated for any other reason, any
unexercised SARs will be cancelled and deemed terminated immediately, except that if employment is
terminated by the Company for other than Cause (as defined in the EI Plan), all unexercised
options, to the extent vested, may be exercised within 90 days of the termination date (or the SAR
period, if shorter). The foregoing provisions are referred to as the Acceleration Provisions
(notwithstanding the foregoing, however, with respect to Mr. Crain, the Crain Acceleration
Provisions apply to this award). Other provisions governing the grants are set forth in the EI Plan
(described in EI Plan above). |
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(5) |
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Represent 114,943 immediately vested SARS issued to Mr. Crain under the EI Plan on March 27, 2009,
in lieu of a cash payment of $100,000 deemed earned by Mr. Crain pursuant to his incentive
compensation arrangements with respect to the 2008 fiscal year. The SARs may be settled in cash,
common stock, or a combination of both, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee, and
will be generally exercisable for 10 years from the date of grant. Although the SARs were issued in
March of 2009, the incentive compensation to which the SARs relate was earned in 2008 and is
reported in the Summary Compensation Table above in 2008 as Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation. |
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(6) |
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Pursuant to the terms of the Crain Agreement, on December 5, 2007, Mr. Crain was awarded 85,000
shares of restricted stock pursuant to the 2004 Plan, which vest ratably over a four-year period
commencing December 4, 2008. The Crain Acceleration Provisions apply to this grant of restricted
stock, but the words become vested and exercisable should be replaced by the words become
non-forfeitable. |
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(7) |
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Calculated using the closing price of the Companys Common Stock on December 31, 2009 ($4.38). |
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(8) |
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Represents 10,000 options issued to
Mr. Paglinco on August 10, 2007 under the 2004
Plan. The Options vest ratably over a 5-year
period, commencing on August 10, 2008, and are
generally exercisable for a period of
10 years. In the event of retirement,
disability or death of the option holder while
in the employ of the Company or within one
year after such date, all such unexercised
options will be deemed vested and may be
exercised for up to one year (or the exercise
period, if shorter) after such event. If the
option holders employment is terminated for
any other reason, any unexercised options will
be cancelled and deemed terminated
immediately, except that if employment is
terminated by the Company for other than
Cause (as defined in the 2004 Plan), all
unexercised options, to the extent vested, may
be exercised within 30 days of the termination
date or the option period, if shorter, if the
grant was made prior to August 10, 2007, or
90 days of the termination date or the option
period, if shorter, if the grant was, like
this grant, made on or after August 10, 2007.
The foregoing provisions are referred to as
the 2004 Acceleration Provisions. Other
provisions governing the grants are set forth
in the 2004 Plan (described in 2004 Stock
Option, Restricted and Non-Restricted Stock
Plan above). |
|
(9) |
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Represents 13,900 SARS granted on October 6,
2008 under the EI Plan. The SARs vest ratably
over a period of 5 years commencing October 6,
2009, may be settled in cash, common stock, or
a combination of both, in the sole discretion
of the Compensation Committee, and are
generally exercisable for a period of 10 years
from the date of grant. The Acceleration
Provisions apply to this grant. |
|
(10) |
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Represents 10,000 SARS granted on August 14,
2009 under the EI Plan in connection with the
promotion of Mr. Paglinco to VP and CFO. The
SARs vest ratably over a period of 5 years
commencing August 14, 2019, may be settled in
cash, common stock, or a combination of both,
in the sole discretion of the Compensation
Committee, and are generally exercisable for a
period of 10 years from the date of grant. The
Acceleration Provisions apply to this grant. |
|
(11) |
|
Represents 2,500 shares of restricted stock
issued to Mr. Paglinco on August 10, 2007
under the 2004 Plan. The restricted stock
vests ratably over a 5-year period, commencing
on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
All non-vested restricted stock is forfeited
(at the time of termination) if the
participant has not remained in the continuous
employment of the Company for the period
during which the restrictions are applicable,
except in the event of retirement, Disability
(as defined in the 2004 Plan) or death, in
which case all restrictions lapse as of the
date of the relevant event (the Restricted
Stock Provisions). Other provisions governing
the grants are set forth in the 2004 Plan
(described in 2004 Stock Option, Restricted
and Non-Restricted Stock Plan above). |
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(12) |
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Represents a grant of 1,900 RSUs on October 6,
2008 pursuant to the EI Plan. The RSUs vest
ratably over a 5-year period, commencing on
October 6, 2009, and may be settled in cash,
common stock, or a combination of both, in the
sole discretion of the Compensation Committee.
All non-vested RSUs are forfeited (at the time
of termination) if the participant has not
remained in the continuous employment of the
Company for the period during which the
restrictions are applicable, except in the
event of Disability (as defined in the EI
Plan) or death, in which case all restrictions
lapse as of the date of the relevant event
(the RSU Provisions). Other provisions
governing the grants are set forth in the EI
Plan (described in Equity Incentive Plan
above). |
|
(13) |
|
Represents a grant of 5,000 RSUs on August 14,
2009 pursuant to the EI Plan in connection
with Mr. Paglincos promotion to VP and CFO.
The RSUs vest ratably over a 5-year period,
commencing on August 14, 2010, and may be
settled in cash, common stock, or a
combination of both, in the sole discretion of
the Compensation Committee. The RSU Provisions
apply to this grant. Other provisions
governing the grants are set forth in the EI
Plan (described in Equity Incentive Plan
above). |
|
(14) |
|
Represents the unexercised portion of 40,000
options granted under the 2004 Plan 90 days
following the commencement of employment of
Mr. Goldfarb. Under the original grant terms,
all of the referenced options vest and become
exercisable ratably over five years (20% per
year) commencing on the first anniversary of
the date of grant; however, all such options
were deemed vested as of December 28, 2005.
The 2004 Acceleration Provisions apply to this
grant. Other provisions governing the grants
are set forth in the 2004 Plan (described in
2004 Stock Option, Restricted and
Non-Restricted Stock Plan above). |
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(15) |
|
Represents 24,700 options granted under the
2004 Plan on December 27, 2007, which vest
ratably over a five-year period commencing
December 27, 2008, and are generally
exercisable for a period of 10 years from the
date of grant. The 2004 Acceleration
Provisions are applicable to this grants.
Other provisions governing the grants are set
forth in the 2004 Plan (described in 2004
Stock Option, Restricted and Non-Restricted
Stock Plan above). |
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(16) |
|
Represents 3,600 restricted stock granted
under the 2004 Plan on December 27, 2007,
which vests ratably over a five-year period
commencing December 27, 2008. The Restricted
Stock Provisions apply to this grant. Other
provisions governing the grants are set forth
in the 2004 Plan (described in 2004 Stock
Option, Restricted and Non-Restricted Stock
Plan above). |
|
(17) |
|
Represents a grant of 28,000 options issued
under the 2004 Plan on April 3, 2008, which
vest ratably over a five-year period
commencing April 3, 2009, and are generally
exercisable for a period of 10 years from the
date of grant. The 2004 Acceleration
Provisions are applicable to this grant. Other
provisions governing the grants are set forth
in the 2004 Plan (described in 2004 Stock
Option, Restricted and Non-Restricted Stock
Plan above). |
|
(18) |
|
Represents a total grant of 4,300 shares of
restricted stock granted under the 2004 Plan
on April 3, 2008, which vests ratably over a
five-year period commencing April 3, 2009. The
Restricted Stock Provisions apply to this
grant. Other provisions governing the grants
are set forth in the 2004 Plan (described in
2004 Stock Option, Restricted and
Non-Restricted Stock Plan above). |
57
2009 Option Exercises and Stock Vested
The following table sets forth the number of shares of Company Common Stock acquired by NEOs during
2009 upon the exercise of options or SARs and the number of shares with respect to which
restrictions on restricted stock or RSUs held by NEOs lapsed as of December 31, 2009.
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Option Awards |
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Exercise (#) |
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Exercise ($) |
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Vesting (#) |
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Vesting ($) |
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Bruce Crain |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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21,250 |
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99,663 |
(1) |
Guy Paglinco |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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880 |
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5,105 |
(2) |
Marc Goldfarb |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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720 |
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2,794 |
(3) |
Lawrence Bivona |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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860 |
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1,307 |
(4) |
Michael Levin |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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11,600 |
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45,008 |
(5) |
Anthony Cappiello |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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(1) |
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The aggregate dollar amount realized upon vesting was computed using
the closing price on the NYSE for the Companys Common Stock on
December 7, 2009, the next business day after the applicable vesting
date of his restricted stock of December 5, 2009 ($4.69). |
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(2) |
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The aggregate dollar amount realized upon vesting was computed using
the closing price on the NYSE for the Companys Common Stock on
August 10, 2009 ($5.65) with respect to the vesting of 500 shares of
restricted stock and on October 6, 2009 ($6.00) with respect to the
vesting of 380 RSUs. |
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(3) |
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The aggregate dollar amount realized on vesting was computed using the
closing price on the NYSE for the Companys Common Stock on
December 28, 2009 ($3.88), the next business day after the applicable
vesting date of his restricted stock of December 27, 2009. |
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(4) |
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The aggregate dollar amount realized on the vesting of his restricted
stock was computed using the closing price for the Companys Common
Stock on the NYSE on April 3, 2009 ($1.52). |
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(5) |
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The aggregate dollar amount realized on vesting was computed using the
closing price on the NYSE for the Companys Common Stock on
December 28, 2009 ($3.88), the next business day after the applicable
vesting date of his restricted stock of December 27, 2009. |
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
Our named executive officers may receive compensation in connection with the termination of their
employment. The nature and amount of such compensation depend on whether their employment
terminates as a result of: (i) death; (ii) disability; (iii) retirement; (iv) termination by the
Company without cause (either in connection with a change in control or not) or termination by the
executive with good reason; or (v) termination by the Company for cause or termination by the
executive without good reason. Estimates of the compensation that each of our named executive
officers would be entitled to receive under each of these termination circumstances is described in
the following tables, assuming that their employment terminated on December 31, 2009, the last
business day of such year (note that as the Change in Control Plan was terminated on February 24,
2009, and as no change of control as defined therein occurred within the 24-month period prior
thereto, the provisions of such plan would not apply to a termination on December 31, 2009, and is
therefore not discussed below). In addition, the following tables do not reflect: (i) additional or
alternate payments or benefits provided under individual employment agreements between the Company
and each of Messrs. Crain and Bivona, which are discussed separately below under the caption
Individual Termination/Change in Control Arrangements; or (ii) arrangements with respect to
Messrs. Cappiello and Levin, whose employment with the Company terminated in 2009, and are
discussed separately below under the caption Actual Terminations in 2009. Further, the following
tables do not include payments under the Companys (or its subsidiaries) 401k plans, or the
Companys life insurance or disability plans, as these plans are available to all salaried
employees generally and do not discriminate in scope, terms or operation, in favor of our executive
officers.
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Any actual compensation received by our named executive officers in the circumstances set forth
below may be different than we describe because many factors affect the amount of any compensation
received. These factors include: the date of the executives termination of employment; the
executives base salary at the time of termination; the Companys stock price at the time of
termination; and the executives age and service with the Company at the time of termination. In
addition, although the Company has entered into individual agreements with certain of our named
executive officers, in connection with a particular termination of employment the Company and the
named executive officer may mutually agree on severance terms that vary from those provided in
pre-existing agreements.
For a description of: (i) triggering events that provide for payments and benefits set forth in the
following tables; (ii) payment schedules and duration with respect to such payments and benefits;
and (iii) how appropriate payment and benefit levels are determined under such triggering events,
please see the section captioned Termination of Employment and Change in Control Arrangements
above, which set forth such matters in detail. The value of SAR acceleration is equal to the
difference between the market price of the Companys Common Stock on December 31, 2009 ($4.38) and
the exercise price of the relevant SARs, multiplied by the number of SARs that would accelerate as
a result of the triggering event (the exercise prices of all outstanding options were in excess of
such price on such date). The value of the restricted stock and RSU acceleration in the tables
below is equal to the market price of the Companys Common Stock on December 31, 2009 multiplied by
the number of shares of restricted stock or RSUs that become vested or non-forfeitable as a result
of the triggering event.
Note that if an NEO is terminated with cause or by the NEO without good reason, such NEO will be
entitled to the payment of amounts that have accrued at the time of termination, but have not been
paid (other than payments under the IC program, for which a participant must be in the employ of
the Company at the time of payment, which is typically in March following the year of
determination).
Termination as a Result of a Change in Control
The Company issued a letter, effective August 7, 2009, to each of Mr. Paglinco and Mr. Goldfarb (a
Change in Control Letter), stating that if the Company consummates a Change in Control (as
defined in the Amendment to the Crain Agreement) on or before April 30, 2010, and the employment of
the officer is terminated without cause within the 120 day period prior to or the 120 day period
following the consummation of such Change in Control, such officer will be entitled to the benefits
set forth below, in addition to, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in, the Severance
Policy, the IC Program, the award agreement governing the relevant equity, or the plan pursuant to
which such equity was issued. For purposes of this table, we have assumed that a qualifying Change
of Control occurs within the 120 day period after a 12/31/09 termination, making 12/31/09 the
Trigger Date as described below.
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Guy Paglinco |
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0 |
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35,128 |
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122,214 |
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157,342 |
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Marc Goldfarb |
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142,500 |
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9,461 |
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167,051 |
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319,012 |
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Pursuant to the Change in Control Letters, all equity granted of
August 14, 2009 will become immediately vested or non-forfeitable, as
applicable, and any unexercised portion will remain exercisable for
90 days following the Change in Control, or their respective
expiration dates, whichever is earlier. All options and SARs other
than the SARs issued on February 24, 2009 had exercise prices in
excess of $4.38. |
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A pro rata portion of the officers IC bonus for the year in which the
earlier of: (a) the termination date; and (b) the date of the
consummation of the Change in Control (the earlier of such dates, the
Trigger Date) occurs based on actual targets (pro rated through the
Trigger Date) and performance achieved through the Trigger Date
(provided, if targets have not been set by the Company for the year in
which the Trigger Date occurs, such bonus will be based on actual
targets and performance achieved for the year prior to the year in
which the Trigger Date occurs, and prorated as set forth above as if
the Trigger Date occurred in such prior year), in each case with the
amount of the bonus prorated for the period of the relevant year
through the Trigger Date. A December 31, 2009 Trigger Date would
result in payment of the officers entire IC bonus for 2009. |
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Termination as a Result of Disability or Death*
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Acceleration ($) |
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Total ($) |
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Guy Paglinco |
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0 |
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35,128 |
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35,128 |
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Marc Goldfarb |
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142,500 |
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9,461 |
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151,961 |
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Lawrence Bivona |
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213,750 |
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15,067 |
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228,817 |
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* |
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As described above, the table does not include disability compensation
under the Companys disability benefit plans, or death benefits under
the Companys life insurance plans. NEOs are not otherwise entitled to
compensation in the event of death or disability beyond compensation
and benefits accrued at the time of such event and the accelerated
vesting of equity awards under the agreements governing such awards
(other than Mr. Crain, whose compensation in the event of death or
disability is governed by the terms of his individual employment
agreement with the Company discussed below). Only the SARs granted in
February of 2009 had exercise prices below $4.38. Generally, in the
event of disability or death of a SAR holder while in the employ of
the Company, all such unexercised SARs will be deemed vested and may
be exercised for up to one year (or the exercise period, if shorter)
after such event. All non-vested RSUs are forfeited (at the time of
termination) if the participant has not remained in the continuous
employment of the Company for the period during which the restrictions
are applicable, except in the event of Disability (as defined in the
EI Plan) or death, in which case all restrictions lapse as of the date
of the relevant event. All non-vested shares of restricted stock are
forfeited (at the time of termination) if the participant has not
remained in the continuous employment of the Company for the period
during which the restrictions are applicable, except in the event of
retirement, Disability (as defined in the relevant plan) or death, in
which case all restrictions lapse as of the date of the relevant
event. |
Termination as a Result of Retirement*
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NEO |
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SAR Acceleration |
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Acceleration |
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Total |
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Guy Paglinco |
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n/a |
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6,570 |
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6,570 |
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Marc Goldfarb |
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n/a |
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9,461 |
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9,461 |
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Lawrence Bivona |
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n/a |
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15,067 |
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15,067 |
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* |
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As described above, the table does not include amounts payable under
the Companys or its subsidiaries 401k plans. NEOs are not otherwise
entitled to compensation in the event of retirement beyond
compensation and benefits accrued at the time of such event and the
accelerated vesting of equity awards under the agreements governing
such awards (other than Mr. Crain, whose compensation in the event of
retirement is governed by the terms of his individual employment
agreement with the Company discussed below). Only the SARs granted in
February of 2009 had exercise prices below $4.38. Generally, if a SAR
holder retires (as defined in the relevant 401(k) Plan), vested
unexercised SARs may be exercised within one year of such retirement
of the remaining term of the grant, if earlier. All non-vested RSUs
are forfeited (at the time of termination) if the participant has not
remained in the continuous employment of the Company for the period
during which the restrictions are applicable, except in the event of
Disability (as defined in the EI Plan) or death, in which case all
restrictions lapse as of the date of the relevant event. All
non-vested shares of restricted stock are forfeited (at the time of
termination) if the participant has not remained in the continuous
employment of the Company for the period during which the restrictions
are applicable, except in the event of retirement, Disability (as
defined in the relevant plan) or death, in which case all restrictions
lapse as of the date of the relevant event. |
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Terminations Under the Severance Policy*
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NEO |
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Cash |
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Other Benefits (1) |
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Total |
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Guy Paglinco |
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176,667 |
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22,082 |
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198,749 |
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Marc Goldfarb |
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216,720 |
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22,732 |
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239,452 |
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* |
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If the employment of an NEO with the Company is terminated by the
Company without Cause (as defined in the Change in Control Plan),
such NEO is entitled to the benefits of the Severance Policy (other
than Messrs. Crain and Bivona, whose individual employment agreements
govern such terminations, as is discussed below). In order to receive
the payments and benefits provided by the Severance Policy, the
participant must execute the Companys General Release, described in
Severance Policy under the section captioned Termination of
Employment and Change-In-Control Arrangements above. |
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Represents cost to the Company for each of Messrs. Goldfarb and
Paglinco: (i) to remain on the Companys health and dental insurance
plan ($20,532 each), during the applicable severance period, and
(ii) for car allowance and related reimbursements ($2,200 and $1,550,
respectively), for 60 days following termination. |
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(2) |
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Represents 8 months of severance under the Severance Policy, which is
the minimum amount each of Mr. Goldfarb and Mr. Paglinco are entitled
to pursuant to their respective employment arrangements with the
Company. See Employment Agreements and Arrangements above. In
addition, if the employment of Mr. Goldfarb or Mr. Paglinco is
terminated in connection with the consummation of certain corporate
transactions (in accordance with the March 2007 amendment to the
Severance Policy), the severance payments and benefits applicable to
him will be extended by an additional 4 months up to a maximum of
12 months. |
Individual Termination/Change in Control Arrangements
Mr. Crain
Assuming that an appropriate triggering event took place on December 31, 2009, Mr. Crain would have
been entitled to the following payments and benefits pursuant to the Crain Agreement, as amended
(Mr. Crain does not participate in the Companys Severance Policy), described in detail in the
section captioned Employment Contracts and Arrangements above. The value of the SAR acceleration
is equal to the difference between the market price of the Companys Common Stock on December 31,
2009 ($4.38) and the exercise price of the relevant SARs multiplied by the number of SARs that
would accelerate as a result of the termination. As the exercise prices of all outstanding unvested
options/SARs held by Mr. Crain as of December 31, 2009 were in excess of this amount other than the
150,000 SARS issued to him on February 24, 2009, no amounts are recognized below with respect to
any option acceleration triggered by qualified terminations other than with respect to the
February 2009 SARS. The value of the restricted stock acceleration is equal to the market price of
the Companys Common Stock on December 31, 2009 multiplied by the number of shares of restricted
stock that become vested or non-forfeitable as a result of the termination. In addition to the
total amounts set forth below, Mr. Crain is entitled to directors and officers liability
insurance coverage during the term of his employment and for six years thereafter in an annual
amount equal to at least the greater of $5.0 million or the coverage provided to any other present
or former senior executive or director of the Company. No incremental expense will be incurred to
provide this benefit.
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A. Termination by the Company for Cause or by Mr. Crain without Good Reason (each as defined in the
Crain Agreement): No additional benefit assuming base salary and bonus amounts earned for prior
periods as of the date of termination had been paid. In addition, the unvested portion of his
equity awards will be cancelled or immediately forfeited, as applicable, and any unexercised,
vested portion of his options and SARs shall remain exercisable for the shorter of 90 days
following the date of termination and the remainder of their term.
B(1). Termination by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Crain for Good Reason, and not in
connection with a Change in Control (each as defined in the Crain Agreement, as amended), assuming
that all base salary and bonus amounts earned for prior periods as of the date of termination had
been paid:
(i) $275,000, representing 100% of his annual base salary for a period of six months following
termination, which amount shall be paid commencing on the first day of the month following the
Termination Date and on the first day of each of the next five months thereafter, provided,
however, that any payment(s) that would be made under such schedule after March 15 of the year
following the Termination Date shall instead be paid on March 1st of the year following the
termination date;
(ii) $427,536 in respect of incentive compensation amounts (under the Crain Agreement, in the event
of a termination without Cause only, he is entitled to the pro-rata portion of his bonus for the
year in which the termination occurs based on actual performance for such year);
(iii) $801, representing the cost to the Company for continued life insurance coverage for
Mr. Crain for a period of six months following termination;
(iv) $5,124, representing the cost to the Company for Mr. Crain to remain on the Companys health
and dental insurance plan through the first anniversary of his termination;
(v) $10,000, representing the maximum amount payable for outplacement services for a period of six
months following termination; and
(vi) $186,150, representing restricted stock acceleration;
for a total of $904,611.
B(2). Termination by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Crain for Good Reason (each as defined in
the Crain Agreement, in either case within the 120 day period prior to or the 120 day period
following a Change in Control), assuming that all base salary and bonus amounts earned for prior
periods as of the date of termination had been paid (for purposes of the payout set forth below, we
have assumed that a qualifying Change of Control occurs within the 120-day period after a 12/31/09
termination, making 12/31/09 the Trigger Date (as defined above):
(i) $962,500, representing 100% of his annual base salary for a period of 21 months following
termination, which amount shall be paid commencing on the first day of the month following the
Termination Date and on the first day of each of the next 20 months thereafter, provided,
however, that any payment(s) that would be made under such schedule after March 15 of the year
following the Termination Date shall instead be paid on March 1st of the year following the
termination date;
(ii) $427,536, in respect of incentive compensation amounts (assuming a Trigger Date of 12/31/09);
(iii) $1,602, representing the cost to the Company for continued life insurance coverage for
Mr. Crain for a period of 12 months following termination;
(iv) $5,124, representing the cost to the Company for Mr. Crain to remain on the Companys health
and dental insurance plan through the first anniversary of his termination; and
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(v) $10,000, representing the maximum amount payable for outplacement services for a period of six
months following termination;
for a total of $979,316.
C. Termination by the Company as a result of Disability (as defined in the Crain Agreement),
assuming that all base salary and bonus amounts earned for prior periods as of the date of
termination had been paid:
(i) $3,600,000, representing benefits equal to 50% of Mr. Crains base salary payable to Mr. Crain
under a long-term disability insurance policy for an assumed period of sixteen years (until
Mr. Crain reaches retirement age).
(ii) $427,536 in respect of incentive compensation amounts (under the Crain Agreement, in the event
of a termination as a result of Disability, he is entitled to the pro-rata portion of his bonus for
the year in which the termination occurs based on actual performance for such year); and
(iii) $427,500, representing SAR acceleration, and $186,150 representing restricted stock
acceleration;
for a total of $4,641,186.
D. Termination by the Company as a result of death, assuming that all base salary and bonus amounts
earned for prior periods as of the date of termination had been paid:
(i) $1,100,000 representing life insurance benefits under an insurance policy equal to 200% of his
base salary;
(ii) $427,536 in respect of incentive compensation amounts (under the Crain Agreement, in the event
of a termination as a result of his death, he is entitled to the pro-rata portion of his bonus for
the year in which the termination occurs based on actual performance for such year); and
(iii) $427,500, representing SAR acceleration, and $186,150, representing restricted stock
acceleration;
for a total of $2,141,186.
E. Change of Control (as defined in the Crain Agreement), whether or not a termination of
employment occurs: $427,500 representing SAR acceleration, and $186,150, representing restricted
stock acceleration.
F. Change of Control occurring within six months following a termination without Cause (in addition
to the amounts and benefits described in Item B(1) or (2) above, as applicable, for the
termination without Cause): $427,500 in SAR acceleration.
If Mr. Crain determines that any amounts due to him under the Crain Agreement and any other plan or
program of the Company constitute a parachute payment, as such term is defined in Section 280G(b)
(2) of the Code, and the amount of the parachute payment, reduced by all federal, state and local
taxes applicable thereto, including the excise tax imposed pursuant to Section 4999 of the Code, is
less than the amount that he would receive if he were paid three times his base amount, as
defined in Section 280G(b) (3) of the Code, less $1.00, reduced by all federal, state and local
taxes applicable thereto, then at Mr. Crains request the Company will reduce the aggregate of the
amounts constituting the parachute payment to an amount that will equal three times his base amount
less $1.00.
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All of the foregoing amounts are without interest if paid when due. In order to receive the
foregoing payments, Mr. Crain and the Company must sign a mutual irrevocable release of existing or
future claims against the other and specified affiliated parties arising out of the performance of
services to or on behalf of the Company by Mr. Crain (other than claims with respect to specified
sections of the employment agreement). Pursuant to the Crain Agreement, Mr. Crain has agreed that
during his employment, and for one year thereafter, he will not directly or indirectly, engage or
be interested in (as owner, partner, stockholder, employee, director, officer, agent, fiduciary,
consultant or otherwise), with or without compensation, any business engaged in the manufacture,
distribution, promotion, design, marketing, merchandising or sale of infant bedding and
accessories, infant feeding utensils and bowls, pacifiers, bibs and bottles, infant developmental
toys, soft toys and plush products or any other product providing more than 10% of the revenues of
the Company for the prior fiscal year. In addition, for two years after his termination of
employment, Mr. Crain will not, directly or indirectly, solicit the employment or retention of (or
attempt, directly or indirectly, to solicit the employment or retention of or participate in or
arrange the solicitation of the employment or retention of) any person who is to his knowledge then
employed or retained by the Company, or by any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, nothing shall prohibit Mr. Crain from (i) performing services, with or without
compensation, for, or engaging or being interested in, any business or entity, that does not
directly relate to business activities that compete directly and materially with a material
business of the Company or its subsidiaries or (ii) acquiring or holding not more than five percent
of any class of publicly-traded securities of any business. A business or entity that realized less
than 20% of its revenues during its most recently completed fiscal year from sales of the aggregate
of the following products shall not be deemed to compete directly and materially with a material
business of the Company or its subsidiaries: infant bedding and accessories; infant feeding
utensils and bowls, pacifiers, bibs and bottles, infant developmental toys, soft toys and plush
products and any other product providing more than 10% of the revenues of the Company for the prior
fiscal year. In addition, Mr. Crain has agreed that after his employment with the Company has
terminated, he will refrain from any action that could reasonably be expected to harm the
reputation or goodwill of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Mr. Crain has also agreed
that during and after his employment, he will retain in the strictest confidence (subject to
specified exceptions) all confidential information related to the Company and various affiliated
and related parties. If Mr. Crain breaches the foregoing provisions and such breach is either (x)
willful and not inconsequential or (y) in a material respect and not cured promptly after notice
from the Company, he shall not thereafter be entitled to any payments or benefits under the Crain
Agreement.
Mr. Bivona
If Mr. Bivonas employment is terminated due to his death, Disability, for Cause or without Good
Reason (each as defined in the Bivona Agreement), he will be entitled to his salary through his
final day of active employment, any unreimbursed expenses and any accrued but unused vacation pay.
He will also be entitled to any benefits mandated under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) or required under the terms of any death, insurance or
retirement plan, program or agreement provided by the Company and in which he participates
(Mandated Benefits).
If Mr. Bivonas employment is terminated either without Cause or for Good Reason (each as defined
in the Bivona Agreement), he will be entitled to: (i) his salary through his final date of active
employment, any unreimbursed expenses and any accrued but unused vacation pay; and (ii) as
severance, twelve (12) months of (a) Base Salary continuation ($300,000, assuming a termination
date of 12/31/09), payable at the regular payroll periods of LaJobi and (b) continuation of
participation in the Benefit Plans ($7,437), for a total of $307,437 (for (ii)(a) and (b).
As a condition to receiving such severance amounts, Mr. Bivona must execute a release of claims in
an agreed-upon form within twenty-one (21) days after the date of termination. Mr. Bivona will not
have the obligation to mitigate damages, and subsequent employment will not affect or alter the
payment of any amounts payable to him under the Bivona Agreement. Additionally, Mr. Bivona will be
entitled to any Mandated Benefits.
In addition, Mr. Bivona is entitled to an additional amount (the Gross Up Payment) if any payment
made to him becomes subject to the excess tax provided for in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code (a 409A Violation). The Gross Up Payment shall equal an amount such that after Mr. Bivonas
payment of all taxes, interest, and penalties imposed on the Gross Up Payment, he retains an amount
of the Gross Up Payment equal to the sum of (A) the interest under Section 409A(a)(1)(B)(i)(I) of
the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) resulting from the 409A Violation; (B) the additional tax
under Section 409A(a)(1)(B)(i)(II) of the Code resulting from such 409A Violation; (C) any
penalties resulting from such 409A Violation; and (D) if Mr. Bivona recognizes income prior to the
taxable year that the income would have been included in his gross income in the absence of such
409A Violation, the amount of the taxes on the income recognized other than the additional tax
under subclause (B). LaJobi will also indemnify Mr. Bivona for all costs, expenses, and reasonable
attorneys and paralegals fees incurred by him as a result of any audit by any tax authorities to
the extent the same relates to the tax consequences of such 409A Violation (the Indemnified
Amount).
The SAR acceleration and restricted stock acceleration applicable in the event of Mr. Bivonas
death, disability or retirement is included in the tables above captioned Termination as a Result
of Disability or Death, and Termination as a Result of Retirement.
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Actual Terminations in 2009
Mr. Cappiello
Mr. Cappiellos employment with the Company was terminated on January 30, 2009. As a result,
Mr. Cappiello was entitled to the following payments and benefits pursuant to his employment
agreement with the Company, described in detail in Employment Agreements and Arrangements above.
A. $353,004, which is comprised of $29,417 for each of the first 12 months following such
termination, paid in accordance with the provisions of the Severance Policy; and
B. $29,598, representing the cost to the Company (x) for Mr. Cappiello to remain on the Companys
health and dental insurance plan ($16,398) during the 12 months following the termination, and
(y) for his car allowance ($13,200) for 12 months following the termination;
for a total of $382,602.
In connection with the payments and benefits set forth above, Mr. Cappiello executed the Companys
General Release, described under Severance Policy above.
Mr. Levin
Mr. Levins last day of employment with the Company was December 31, 2009. Mr. Levin was not
entitled to any severance payments, nor shall Mr. Levin have any mitigation duties or obligations.
Mr. Levin was no longer employed by the Company at the time of payment of amounts earned under the
IC Program for 2009. As a result, Mr. Levin was not entitled to any payment thereunder. However, as
the Committee felt that Mr. Levin had earned the incentive compensation amount to which he would
otherwise have been entitled based on his performance and service to the Company through the end of
the year, as well as his agreement to continue to provide certain consulting services to the
Company subsequent to the termination of his employment on December 31, 2009, it used its
discretion to award him such amount ($359,000).
2009 Director Compensation (1)
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Raphael Benaroya |
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29,167 |
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n/a |
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10,028 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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169,864 |
(7) |
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209,059 |
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Mario Ciampi |
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42,250 |
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n/a |
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10,028 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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52,278 |
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Fred Horowitz |
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50,500 |
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n/a |
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10,028 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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60,528 |
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37,500 |
(6) |
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n/a |
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10,028 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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47,528 |
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Salvatore Salibello |
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37,500 |
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n/a |
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10,028 |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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47,528 |
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31,250 |
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n/a |
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10,028 |
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27,500 |
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10,028 |
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Mr. Crain is not included in the table, as he received no additional compensation for his
service as a director. Ms. Krueger disclaims beneficial ownership of the option awards
pertaining to her service as director, which terminated as of March 30, 2010. |
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Reflects board retainer fees and board and committee attendance fees. |
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Reflects the aggregate grant date fair value of awards, computed in accordance with FASB
ASC Topic 718, with respect to issuances of options to the individuals in the table. These
amounts reflect the Companys accounting expense and do not correspond to the actual value
that will be realized by the NEOs. Assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values
for 2009 can be found in the Original Filing, in footnote 16 to the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. |
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Each non-employee director received an option for 15,000 shares on each of September 22,
2009 at an exercise price of $6.63 per share and July 10, 2008 at an exercise price of $7.28
per share, each of which vests ratably over a five-year period commencing on the first
anniversary of the date of grant. Each of Messrs. Benaroya, Ciampi, Horowitz, Salibello and
Zimmerman received an option for 15,000 shares on December 27, 2007 at an exercise price of
$16.77 per share, which vests ratably over a five-year period commencing December 27, 2008.
Each of Messrs. Benaroya, Horowitz, Salibello and Zimmerman received an option for 15,000
shares on November 1, 2006 at an exercise price of $15.05 per share, which vests ratably over
a five-year period commencing November 1, 2007. Mr. Benaroya received an option for 15,000
shares on May 4, 2005 at an exercise price of $13.06 per share, which vested in full as of
December 28, 2005. |
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Outstanding option awards at December 31, 2009 for each person who was a director in 2009
(other than Mr. Crain, whose equity is set forth in the 2009 Outstanding Equity Awards at
Fiscal Year End table above) are as follows: |
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75,000 |
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33,000 |
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Mario Ciampi |
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45,000 |
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9,000 |
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Fred Horowitz |
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60,000 |
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18,000 |
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45,000 |
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9,000 |
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Salvatore Salibello |
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60,000 |
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18,000 |
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John Schaefer |
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30,000 |
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3,000 |
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Michael Zimmerman |
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60,000 |
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Ms. Kruegers directors fees were paid in each case directly to D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. |
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Represents amounts paid to Mr. Benaroya with respect to his expanded role as Chairman of
the Board, in lieu of regular directors and committee fees, from April 1, 2009 through
October 13, 2009. |
Directors who are employees of the Company receive no additional compensation for services as a
director (for this reason, Mr. Crain, who served as a director during 2009, is not included in the
foregoing tables); however, all directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection therewith. In addition, the following compensation arrangements applied to each director
in 2009 who was not an officer or other employee of the Company (Non-Employee Directors) (Mr.
Benaroyas compensation as a Non-Employee Director between April and October of 2009 is described
under the section captioned Transactions with Related Persons below): (i) an annual retainer for
service as a director of $15,000; (ii) a fee for attendance at each Board meeting of $1,250, except
that the Chairman of the Board, if any, receives $2,000 for each Board meeting attended; (iii) a
fee for attendance at each Audit Committee meeting of $1,500, except that the Chairman of the Audit
Committee receives $2,000 for each Audit Committee meeting attended; and (iv) a fee for attendance
at each Board committee meeting, other than the Audit Committee, of $1,250, except that the
Chairman of such committee receives $2,000 for each committee meeting attended. In addition,
Non-Employee Directors are entitled to reimbursement of $2,000 per day for participation in any
directors retreat attended during the year (there were none during 2009). Further, it is the
current intention of the Board to grant to each Non-Employee Director, on the date of each Annual
Meeting of Shareholders immediately following which such Non-Employee Director is serving on the
Board, awards under the Companys Equity Incentive Plan with an aggregate value on the date of
grant consistent with the Boards then-current policy, to the extent such awards are available for
issuance under such plan.
Prior to the adoption of the Equity Incentive Plan as of July 10, 2008, Non-Employee Directors were
eligible to receive non-qualified stock options under the Companys 2004 Plan. See Equity
Incentive Plan above for a description of the material terms of the EI Plan.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The responsibilities of the Audit Committee, which are set forth in its charter, include assisting
the Board of Directors in its oversight of the Companys financial reporting process (a link to the
current Audit Committee charter can be found on the Companys website located at
www.kidbrandsinc.com by clicking on the Investor Relations tab and then clicking on Corporate
Governance). In this context, the Audit Committee has separately reviewed and discussed the
audited financial statements of the Company with management and the independent auditors. The Audit
Committee has discussed with the independent auditors matters required to be discussed by Statement
on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended (AICPA, Professional Standards, Vol. 1. AU section 380),
as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in Rule 3200T. The Audit Committee has
received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by
applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent
accountants communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed
with the independent accountant the independent accountants
independence.
Based upon the Audit Committees review and discussions reported above, the Audit Committee has
recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, as amended, for
filing with the SEC.
The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services by KPMG LLP, the
principal accountants of the Company for 2009, is compatible with maintaining such accountants
independence.
Kid Brands, Inc. Audit Committee
Salvatore Salibello, Frederick Horowitz and John Schaefer
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
KPMG LLP (KPMG) has served as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for
fiscal years from 2002 through 2009. The Audit Committee has selected KPMG as the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2010. It is expected that
representatives of KPMG will be present at the 2010 Meeting to respond to appropriate questions
and, if they so desire, to make a statement.
AUDIT FEES
The aggregate fees billed by KPMG for professional services rendered for the audit of the Companys
annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 (including services related
to compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the reviews of the financial
statements included in the Companys Forms 10-Q for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and
certifications, and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory
filings for such fiscal year) were $747,820. The aggregate fees billed by KPMG for professional
services rendered for the audit of the Companys annual financial statements for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2008 (including services related to compliance with Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the reviews of the financial statements included in the Companys
Forms 10-Q for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and certifications, and services that are
normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings for such fiscal year) were
$1,509,000.
AUDIT-RELATED FEES
The aggregate fees billed by KPMG for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to
the performance of the audit of the Companys financial statements that are not already reported
above under the caption Audit Fees totaled $48,500 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009,
and $46,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, which fees were billed in each year for an
employee benefit plan audit.
67
TAX FEES
The aggregate fees billed by KPMG for professional services for tax advisory services totaled
$12,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and $59,900 (reflecting fees for a transfer
pricing study) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
ALL OTHER FEES
Other than as set forth above under the captions Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, and Tax
Fees, there were no other services rendered or fees billed by KPMG for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2009 or for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
AUDIT COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Under its charter, the Audit Committee has the sole authority to retain and replace the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm, and to approve, in advance, all audit engagement
fees and terms, as well as all non-audit engagements permitted by law with the independent
registered public accounting firm. Each of the individual engagements for the services described
above under the captions Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, and Tax Fees for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were approved by the Audit Committee in advance of the engagement
of KPMG for any such services in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-X
Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(A).
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth, as of May 28, 2010, the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned
by each director and nominee for director of the Company, each named executive officer of the
Company and by all directors and
executive officers of the Company as a group. None of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned
by directors or nominees as set forth in the table below constitute directors qualifying shares
nor have any of the shares set forth in the table below been pledged as security.
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Raphael Benaroya |
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18,405 |
(3) |
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36,000 |
(4) |
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54,405 |
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Lawrence Bivona (5) |
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4,300 |
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11,200 |
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15,500 |
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* |
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Anthony Cappiello (6) |
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780 |
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780 |
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Mario Ciampi |
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12,000 |
(7) |
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12,000 |
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Bruce G. Crain (8) |
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100,635 |
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100,000 |
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200,635 |
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* |
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Marc S. Goldfarb (9) |
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19,235 |
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29,880 |
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49,115 |
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Frederick Horowitz |
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21,000 |
(12) |
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21,000 |
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* |
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Michael Levin (10) |
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23,200 |
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23,200 |
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Guy Paglinco (11) |
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23,687 |
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4,000 |
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27,687 |
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Salvatore Salibello |
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5,000 |
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(12) |
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26,000 |
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6,000 |
(13) |
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6,000 |
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4,399,733 |
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21,000 |
(12) |
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% |
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directors and officers as a group (14 persons)(16) |
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271,280 |
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Each individual has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock set
forth in the table, except as provided in footnote 14 below. |
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Consists of shares subject to stock options granted by the Company that are exercisable
within 60 days of May 28, 2010. |
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Excludes 315 shares owned by Mr. Benaroyas wife, of which Mr. Benaroya disclaims
beneficial ownership. |
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(4) |
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Excludes 39,000 options not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010. |
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Includes 2,580 shares of restricted stock whose restrictions have not lapsed as of May 28,
2010, but with respect to which Mr. Bivona has sole voting power; excludes 12,000 RSUs which
will not vest within 60 days of May 28, 2010, and when vested, may be settled in shares of
Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole discretion of the Compensation
Committee, and not at the election of Mr. Bivona; excludes 16,800 options not exercisable
within 60 days of May 28, 2010; and excludes (i) 15,000 SARs, which are vested but may be
settled, upon exercise, in shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole
discretion of the Compensation Committee, and (ii) 95,000 SARs that are not exercisable within
60 days of May 28, 2010, which, when vested and exercised, may be settled, upon exercise, in
shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole discretion of the
Compensation Committee, in either case not at the election of Mr. Bivona. |
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Reflects most recently available public information. As a result of the termination of the
employment of Mr. Cappiello unvested equity awards were cancelled as of January 30, 2009 and
all vested equity awards were cancelled as of April 30, 2009 to the extent unexercised. |
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Excludes 33,000 options not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010.
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Includes 42,500 shares of restricted stock whose restrictions have not lapsed as of May 28,
2010, but with respect to which Mr. Crain has sole voting power; excludes 120,000 options and
36,000 RSUs not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010 (such RSUs may be settled in shares
of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole discretion of the Compensation
Committee, and not at the election of Mr. Crain); and excludes (i) 144,943 SARs, which are all
vested but may be settled, upon exercise, in shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of
both in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee, and (ii) 223,000 SARs that are not
exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010, which, when vested and exercised, may be settled,
upon exercise, in shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole discretion
of the Compensation Committee, in either case not at the election of Mr. Crain. |
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Includes 2,160 shares of restricted stock whose restrictions have not lapsed as of May 28,
2010, but with respect to which Mr. Goldfarb has sole voting power; excludes 14,820 options
and 12,000 RSUs not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010; and excludes (i) 10,000 SARs,
which are vested but may be settled, upon exercise, in shares of Common Stock, cash or a
combination of both in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee, and (ii) 75,000 SARs
that are not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010, and which, when vested and exercised,
may be settled, upon exercise, in shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the
sole discretion of the Compensation Committee, and not at the election of Mr. Goldfarb. |
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Reflects most recently available public information. As a result of the termination of the
employment of Mr. Levin, all unexercised and/or unvested equity awards were cancelled on or
prior to December 31, 2009. |
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(11) |
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Includes 1,500 shares of restricted stock whose restrictions have not lapsed as of May 28,
2010, but with respect to which Mr. Paglinco has sole voting power; excludes 16,520 RSUs which
will not vest within 60 days of May 28, 2010, and when vested, may be settled in shares of
Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole discretion of the Compensation
Committee, and not at the election of Mr. Paglinco; excludes 6,000 options not exercisable
within 60 days of May 28, 2010; and excludes (i) 2,780 SARs, which are vested but may be
settled, upon exercise, in shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole
discretion of the Compensation Committee, and (ii) 49,120 SARs that are not exercisable within
60 days of May 28, 2010, which, when vested and exercised, may be settled, upon exercise, in
shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of both in the sole discretion of the
Compensation Committee, in either case not at the election of Mr. Paglinco. |
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Excludes 39,000 options not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010.
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(13) |
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Excludes 24,000 options not exercisable within 60 days of May 28, 2010. |
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(14) |
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See footnote (1) in the Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners table set forth
below. |
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(15) |
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Information provided from public filings of the relevant individuals. |
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(16) |
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Excludes shares held by Messrs. Cappiello and Levin, as they were no longer officers of the Company
on May 28, 2010. |
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The following table sets forth, as of May 28, 2010, with respect to each person (including any
group as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)
who is known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock: (i) the name and address of such owner, (ii) the number of shares
beneficially owned, and (iii) the percentage of the total number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding so owned.
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Percent of |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner |
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Beneficially Owned |
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Class* |
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Prentice Capital Management, LP |
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4,399,733 |
(1) |
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20.4 |
% |
623 Fifth
Avenue
New York, NY 10022 |
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Michael
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623 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022 |
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4,420,733 |
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D.E. Shaw Laminar Portfolios, L.L.C. |
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4,408,733 |
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120 West
45th Street, 39th Floor
Tower 45
New York, NY 10036 |
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP |
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1,270,853 |
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5.9 |
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1299 Ocean
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Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
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Barclays Global Investors, NA. |
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1,247,784 |
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Barclays
Global Fund Advisors
400 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 |
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DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. |
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1,234,691 |
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5.7 |
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250 Park
Ave. South, Suite 250
Winter Park, Florida 32789 |
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Note that because the beneficial ownership of certain of the shares of
Common Stock listed herein is shared by certain of such beneficial
owners, as determined pursuant to the rules of the SEC, the
percentages set forth in this table aggregate to a higher number than
would be reflected without the listing of such shared ownership. |
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Based on a Schedule 13D filed on August 14, 2006 by Prentice Capital
Management, L.P. (Prentice) and Michael Zimmerman as reporting
persons (the Prentice 13D) and information provided to us by
Prentice and Mr. Zimmerman subsequent to such filing. Prentice serves
as investment manager to private investment funds and managed accounts
(the Managed Entities), and as such, has voting and dispositive
authority over the shares beneficially owned by such Managed Entities,
and may therefore be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares.
See Our Board and Director Nominees under the section captioned
Election of Directors for a description of transfers among Prentice
entities. |
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The Managed Entities currently consist of: Prentice Consumer Partners,
LP (owning 3,110,229 shares) and S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC
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Mr. Zimmerman is the managing member of Prentice Management GP, LLC,
the general partner of Prentice. As such, he may be deemed to control
Prentice and the Managed Entities, and may therefore also be deemed to
be the beneficial owner of the shares beneficially owned by such
listed entities. In addition, Prentice and Mr. Zimmerman may be deemed
to constitute a group within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the
Exchange Act, and have reported shared voting and dispositive power
with respect to the shares listed as beneficially owned by the listed
entities in the table, however, each of Prentice and Mr. Zimmerman
disclaims beneficial ownership of all such shares, except to the
extent of their pecuniary interest therein. In addition, Mr. Zimmerman
was granted options to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock on each
of November 1, 2006, December 27, 2007, July 10, 2008, and
September 22, 2009 for his service as a director of the Company. Each
such grant vests ratably over a 5-year period commencing on the first
anniversary of the date of grant. As a result, the number of shares
reported in the table as beneficially owned by Mr. Zimmerman includes
options to purchase 21,000 shares of Common Stock, all of which are
currently vested (or will vest within 60 days of May 28, 2010). |
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Based on a Schedule 13D filed on August 18, 2006 (the Laminar 13D)
by D. E. Shaw Laminar Portfolios, L.L.C. (Laminar), D. E. Shaw &
Co., L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (DESCO LP), D. E. Shaw &
Co., L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (DESCO LLC), and
David E. Shaw, and information provided to us by Laminar subsequent to
such filing. Laminar has the power to vote or to direct the vote of
(and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the shares
listed in the Laminar 13D (which are all held directly by Laminar and
are referred to in this note as the subject shares). DESCO LP, as
Laminars investment adviser, and DESCO LLC, as Laminars managing
member, may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the
vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of)
the subject shares. As managing member of DESCO LLC, D. E. Shaw & Co.
II, Inc., a Delaware corporation (DESCO II, Inc.) may be deemed to
have the shared power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the shared
power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the subject shares. As
general partner of DESCO LP, D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc., a Delaware
corporation (DESCO, Inc.), may be deemed to have the shared power to
vote or to direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or
direct the disposition of) the subject shares. None of DESCO LP, DESCO
LLC, DESCO, Inc., or DESCO II, Inc., owns any shares of our common
stock directly and each such entity disclaims beneficial ownership of
the subject shares. David E. Shaw does not own any shares of our
common stock directly. By virtue of David E. Shaws position as
president and sole shareholder of DESCO, Inc., which is the general
partner of DESCO LP, and by virtue of David E. Shaws position as
president and sole shareholder of DESCO II, Inc., which is the
managing member of DESCO LLC, David E. Shaw may be deemed to have the
shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to
dispose or direct the disposition of) the subject shares and,
therefore, David E. Shaw may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial
owner of the subject shares. David E. Shaw disclaims beneficial
ownership of the subject shares. In addition, Lauren Krueger, a Vice
President of an affiliate of Laminar (until March 31, 2010), was
granted options to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock on each of
December 27, 2007, July 10, 2008 and September 22, 2009 for her
service as a director of the Company. Each such grant vests ratably
over a 5-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the date
of grant. In accordance with Forms 4 filed by Ms. Krueger, under
agreement with DESCO LP, Ms. Krueger is deemed to hold such options
for the benefit of DESCO LP, and must exercise or otherwise dispose of
such options solely upon the direction of DESCO LP. DESCO LP is
entitled to the shares due upon exercise of such options, to the
extent they are vested (all of which expire on June 30, 2010). As a
result, the number of shares reported in the table as beneficially
owned by Laminar includes options to purchase 9,000 shares of Common
Stock, all of which are currently vested. |
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As reported in Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G filed on February 8,
2010 by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the Dimensional 13G/A).
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (Dimensional), an investment advisor
registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940,
furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment
manager to certain other commingled group trusts and separate
accounts. These investment companies, trusts and accounts are the
Funds. In its role as investment advisor or manager, neither
Dimensional or its subsidiaries possess investment and/or voting power
over the securities described in the Dimensional 13G/A that are owned
by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such
securities. Dimensional has reported the sole power to vote or direct
the vote with respect to 1,262,650 of the shares covered by the
Dimensional 13G/A, and the sole power to dispose or direct the
disposition of all shares covered by the Dimensional 13G/A
(1,270,853), however, all securities reported in the Dimensional 13G/A
are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of
such securities. The Funds have the right to receive or the power to
direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale
of, the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge
of Dimensional, as reported in the Dimensional 13G/A, the interest of
any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of such securities. |
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As reported in a Schedule 13G filed on February 5, 2009 (the Barclays
13G) by the Barclays entities described below. Barclays Global
Investors, NA (a bank) has the sole power to vote or direct the vote
with respect to 387,051 of the shares covered by the report, and the
sole power to dispose or direct the disposition with respect to
487,142 of the shares covered by the report; Barclays Global Fund
Advisors (an investment advisor) has the sole power to vote or direct
the vote with respect to 560,869 of the shares covered by the report,
and the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition with respect
to 749,581 of the shares covered by the report; and Barclays Global
Investors, Ltd (a non-US institution) has the sole power to dispose or
direct the disposition with respect to 11,061 of the shares covered by
the report. In addition, Barclays Global Investors Japan Limited (a
non-US institution), Barclays Global Investors Canada Limited (a
non-US institution), Barclays Global Investors Australia Limited (a
non-US institution), Barclays Global Investors (Deutschland) AG (a
non-US institution), although they report no beneficial ownership, are
reporting persons under the Barclays 13G. The Barclays 13G states that
the shares reported are held in trust accounts for the economic
benefit of the beneficiaries of those accounts. |
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In accordance with a Schedule 13G filed on February 11, 2010,
DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., an investment adviser, has the sole
power to vote and dispose of all of the shares covered by its Schedule
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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
Lawrence Bivona, an executive officer of the Company, along with members of his family, established
L&J Industries, in Asia. This entity provides quality control services to LaJobi for goods being
shipped from Asian ports. The Company has used this service since April 2008. For the year ended
December 31, 2009 and the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company incurred costs totaling
approximately $1.0 million and $0.3 million, respectively, related to the services provided, which
costs were based on the actual, direct costs incurred by L&J Industries for such individuals.
CoCaLo contracts for warehousing and distribution services from a company that, until October 15,
2009, has a partner that was the estate of the father of, and is managed by the spouse of, Renee
Pepys Lowe, an executive officer of the Company. This company is currently owned by unrelated
parties but the spouse of Renee Pepys Lowe is still a manager of the business. For the year ended
December 31, 2009, CoCoLo paid approximately $2.2 million to such company for such services, and
has paid approximately $0.6 million for such services for the first quarter of 2010. In addition,
CoCaLo rented certain office space from the same company at an annual rental cost of approximately
$137,000 for 2009 (the lease expired 12/31/09 and was not renewed).
As of August 10, 2006, the Company entered into the IRA with the Prentice Buyers and Laminar,
pursuant to which the Company has, subject to specified limitations, agreed to nominate for
election with respect to all stockholders meetings or consents concerning the election of members
of the Board, two Prentice Directors and two Laminar Directors. The current Prentice Directors are
Messrs. Ciampi and Zimmerman. Mr. Ciampi is a partner of Prentice and Mr. Zimmerman is the Managing
Member of the general partner of Prentice and the CEO of Prentice. The current Laminar Director is
Mr. Schaefer. Ms. Krueger, who previously served as a Laminar Director, resigned from the Board
effective March 30, 2010 in connection with her resignation from her employment with an affiliate
of Laminar. Mr. Rovit, a director nominee, was nominated by Laminar to replace Ms. Krueger as a
Laminar Director. Mr. Schaefer was a director of an affiliate of Laminar during 2008 until February
2009, Ms. Krueger was an executive officer of an affiliate of Laminar until March 31, 2010, and Mr.
Rovit is a director of certain affiliates of Laminar. The Company has also granted certain
registration rights to the Prentice and Laminar. See the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K dated
August 14, 2006, with respect to further details regarding the IRA. In addition, Mr. Benaroya, the
Chairman of the Board of the Company, was a consultant for DES (until March 2010).
From April 1, 2009 to October 13, 2009, Mr. Benaroya was retained by the Company to perform an
expanded role as Chairman of the Board. During such period, Mr. Benaroya was paid approximately
$170,000, which amount was in lieu of regular director and committee fees.
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Review and Approval of Transactions with Related Persons
The Audit Committee of the Board is responsible for assisting the Board in fulfilling its oversight
responsibilities by, among other things, monitoring any transactions between related persons
(including, but not limited to, officers, directors, and principal stockholders) and the Company or
its subsidiaries (other than normal and usual compensation arrangements). This obligation is set
forth in writing in our Audit Committee Charter. In order to fulfill this obligation, the Audit
Committee reviews with the Board any such proposed transactions involving such related persons
and/or their immediate family members for the Boards consideration and ultimate approval. Related
party transactions which are ongoing are subject to ongoing review by the Audit Committee to
determine whether it is in our best interest and our shareholders best interest to continue, modify
or terminate the related party transaction. No director may participate in the approval of a
related party transaction with respect to which he or she is a related party.
To identify related person transactions, each year, we require our directors and officers to
complete Questionnaires identifying any transactions with us in which such persons or their family
members have an interest. The Audit Committee or the Board reviews all related person transactions
due to the potential for a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest occurs when a persons
private interest interferes in any way (or even appears to interfere) with the interests of the
Company as a whole. A conflict situation can arise when an employee, officer or director takes
actions or has interests that may make it difficult to perform his or her Company work objectively
and effectively.
In considering the approval of any proposed transaction with a related person, the Board considers
a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:
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whether the terms of such transaction are consistent with those that
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whether the Company would receive a benefit from proceeding with a
related person that would otherwise be unavailable (in terms of
knowledge of the Company, for example); |
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the nature of the related persons interest in the transaction; |
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the material terms of the transaction, including, without limitation,
the amount and the type of transaction; |
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whether the transaction would impair the judgment of a director or
executive officer to act in the best interests of the Company; |
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whether the transaction would compromise the independence of a
director in accordance with independence standards applicable to the
Company and such director; |
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the materiality of the transaction to the related person and any
entity with which such related person is affiliated; |
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the materiality of the transaction to the Company; and |
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The Board has reviewed and approved all of the transactions discussed in this section.
We expect our directors, officers and employees to act and make decisions that are in our best
interests and encourage them to avoid situations which present a conflict between our interests and
their own personal interests. In addition, we are prohibited from extending personal loans to, or
guaranteeing the personal obligations of, any director or officer. A copy of our current Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics is available on our website.
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), requires the
Companys officers and directors, and persons who own beneficially more than ten percent of a
registered class of the Companys equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in
ownership with the SEC and the NYSE. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders
are required to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on its review of the copies of such Section 16(a) forms received by it, or written
representations from certain reporting persons that no Forms 5 were required for those persons, the
Company believes that, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, all filing requirements
applicable to its officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders were complied with
on a timely basis except for the following: Guy Paglinco, our CFO, filed a timely Form 4 on
October 8, 2008, however, the amount of shares beneficially owned following the reported
transaction on such Form 4 inadvertently omitted 1,304 shares (the Omitted Shares) previously
acquired by him under the Companys 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Omitted Shares were also
omitted from four additional Forms 4 filed by the reporting person subsequent to the Form 4 filed
on October 8, 2008 (one Form 4 was filed on August 17, 2009, one was filed on December 2, 2009, and
the other two were filed on December 15, 2009). These omissions were corrected by an amendment to
the original Form 4 filed on March 10, 2010.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
In order to be included in the proxy statement and form of proxy relating to the 2011 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders (the 2011 Meeting), in the event the 2011 Meeting is not advanced or
delayed by more than 30 calendar days from the date of the 2010 Meeting, proposals of shareholders
intended to be presented at the 2011 Meeting must be received by the Company on or before February
3, 2011. Any such proposals should be submitted in writing to: Corporate Secretary, Kid Brands,
Inc., 1800 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470. Stockholders who intend to present a proposal at
such meeting without inclusion of such proposal in the Companys proxy materials are requested to
provide advance notice of such proposal to the Company at the aforementioned address on or before
April 19, 2011. If a shareholder fails to provide notice by this date, then the holders of the
proxies with respect to the 2011 Meeting will use their discretionary authority to vote the shares
of Common Stock they represent with respect to the proposal as they may determine.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MARC S. GOLDFARB
Corporate Secretary
Wayne, New Jersey
June 2, 2010
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REVOCABLE PROXY
KID BRANDS, INC.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting:
The Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2009, and Amendment
No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2009, are available at
www.cfpproxy.com/5404.
You may submit this proxy or voting instructions, as applicable, using the Internet, telephone or
U.S. mail. To vote online or by telephone have this proxy card in hand and go to
https://www.proxyvotenow.com/kid or call 1-866-213-0670 and follow the instructions. If you
mail this proxy card, mark, sign and date the card and return it in the postage-paid envelope, or
send it to: Kid Brands, Inc., 1800 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. Even if you have given your
proxy, you may still vote in person if you attend the 2010 Meeting. Please note, however, that if
the shares of record are held by a broker, bank or other nominee and you wish to vote at the 2010
Meeting, you must obtain from the record holder a proxy issued in your name.
Registered Stockholders: Voting instructions submitted using the Internet or telephone must be
submitted before 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Voting instructions by mailing the
proxy card must be actually received prior to the 2010 Meeting.
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PLEASE MARK VOTES
AS IN THIS EXAMPLE |
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Proxy for Annual Meeting of Shareholders, July 15, 2010
The undersigned, revoking all prior proxies, hereby appoints Bruce G. Crain and Raphael Benaroya,
and each of them, as proxies with full power of substitution and resubstitution, and hereby
authorizes them to represent and to vote as designated below the shares of Common Stock of Kid
Brands, Inc. which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Kid
Brands, Inc., to be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the headquarters of our LaJobi
subsidiary, 257 Prospect Plains Road, Suite A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512, and at any adjournments
or postponements thereof.
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Please be sure to sign and date
this Proxy in the box below.
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Shareholder sign above
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IMPORTANT: Please sign exactly as name appears above. When shares are held by joint tenants, both
owners must sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please
sign your name and indicate your full title as such. If an entity, please sign in full entity name
by an authorized person, indicating his/her title.
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Election of the directors to serve until the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and
until their successors are elected and qualified.
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Nominees:
Raphael Benaroya, Mario Ciampi, Bruce G. Crain, Frederick J. Horowitz, Hugh R. Rovit, Salvatore M.
Salibello, John Schaefer and Michael Zimmerman
INSTRUCTION: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee, mark For All Except and
write that nominees name in the space provided below.
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In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon all other matters which may
properly come before the annual meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. |
The Board recommends a vote FOR the proposal set forth herein.
PLEASE CHECK BOX IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING. ¨
THIS PROXY WHEN PROPERLY SIGNED WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED HEREIN BY THE UNDERSIGNED. IF NO
DIRECTION IS SPECIFIED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS TO ALL SHARES OF THE UNDERSIGNED (i) FOR THE
PROPOSAL SET FORTH HEREIN; AND (ii) ACCORDING TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXY HOLDERS ON ANY OTHER
MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY POSTPONEMENT OR ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. THE
PROXIES CANNOT VOTE YOUR SHARES UNLESS YOU SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD OR VOTE BY THE
INTERNET OR TELEPHONE.
If you have not voted via the internet OR telephone, detach above card, sign, date and mail in postage paid
envelope provided.
KID BRANDS, INC.
The above signed hereby acknowledges receipt, prior to the execution of this proxy, of the Notice
of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the Proxy Statement with respect to the Kid Brands, Inc. 2010
Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD
PROMPTLY, USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE
IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS, PLEASE INDICATE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED
BELOW AND RETURN THIS PORTION WITH THE PROXY IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
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