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SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
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PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
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Section 240.14a-12
QUEST MEDICAL, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF QUEST MEDICAL, INC.
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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[QUEST LETTERHEAD]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 27, 1996
To the Stockholders of
Quest Medical, Inc.:
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Quest Medical, Inc. (the "Company")
will be held at the Company's offices located at One Allentown Parkway, Allen,
Texas 75002 on Thursday, June 27, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., Dallas, Texas time, for
the purpose of considering and acting upon the following matters:
1. Election of seven directors for a one-year term.
2. Approval of an amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of the
Company to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for
issuance thereunder from 10,000,000 to 25,000,000.
3. Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any
adjournment(s) thereof.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on May 17, 1996 as the
record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, and to
vote at, the meeting and any adjournment(s) thereof.
You are cordially invited to attend the meeting. Whether or not you plan to
attend the meeting, you are urged promptly to complete, date and sign the
enclosed proxy and to mail it in the enclosed envelope, which requires no
postage if mailed in the United States. Return of your proxy does not deprive
you of your right to attend the meeting and to vote your shares in person.
By Order of the Board of Directors
F. Robert Merrill III
Secretary
Allen, Texas
May 22, 1996
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QUEST MEDICAL, INC.
ONE ALLENTOWN PARKWAY, ALLEN, TEXAS 75002
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PROXY STATEMENT
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The accompanying proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Quest Medical, Inc. (the "Company") for use at the annual meeting of
stockholders to be held on Thursday, June 27, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., or at any
adjournment or adjournments thereof, at the place and for the purposes set
forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Proxies in
the accompanying form, properly signed and received in time for the meeting,
will be voted as instructed. The persons named in the accompanying proxy will
vote the proxy for the Board of Directors' slate of directors and the approval
of the amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation to increase the
number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder unless
contrary instructions are given. At any time before it is voted, each proxy
granted may be revoked by the stockholder by a later dated proxy, by written
revocation addressed to the Secretary of the Company at the address below or by
voting by ballot at the annual meeting.
The cost of preparing and mailing the enclosed material will be borne by the
Company. The Company may use the services of officers and employees of the
Company (who will receive no additional compensation) to solicit proxies. The
Company intends to request banks and brokers holding shares of the Company's
stock to forward copies of the proxy material to those persons for whom they
hold shares and to request authority for the execution of proxies. The Company
will reimburse banks and brokers for their out-of-pocket expenses.
The principal executive office of the Company is located at One Allentown
Parkway, Allen, Texas 75002. This proxy statement and the accompanying proxy
card are being sent to stockholders on or about May 22, 1996.
STOCKHOLDER VOTE
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 1996, are
entitled to vote at the annual meeting or any adjournment or adjournments
thereof. At April 24, 1996, there were 8,226,399 shares of common stock, par
value $.05 per share outstanding. Every holder of outstanding shares of common
stock entitled to be voted at the annual meeting is entitled to one vote for
each share held.
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The presence at the annual meeting in person, or by proxy, of the holders of a
majority of outstanding common stock constitutes a quorum for the annual
meeting and for acting on the matters specified in the Notice of Annual Meeting
of Stockholders. If a quorum is not present, in person or by proxy, the annual
meeting may be adjourned from time to time until a quorum is obtained. Votes
withheld from any director nominee will be counted in determining whether a
quorum has been reached. In the election of directors, stockholders are not
entitled to cumulate their votes and are not entitled to vote for a greater
number of persons than the number of nominees named in this Proxy Statement.
Assuming the presence of a quorum, the affirmative vote of a plurality of the
shares of common stock voted at the annual meeting and entitled to vote thereon
is required for the election of directors. Votes may be cast in favor of or
withheld from a director nominee. Votes that are withheld from a particular
nominee will be excluded entirely from the vote and will not affect the outcome
of the vote. Under applicable rules, brokers who hold shares in street name
have the authority to vote on certain items when they have not received
instructions from beneficial owners. Brokers who do not receive instructions
are entitled to vote on the election of directors.
Assuming the presence of a quorum, the affirmative vote of a majority of the
shares of common stock entitled to vote thereon is required to adopt the
amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation authorizing an increase in
the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder. In
all other matters, assuming the presence of a quorum, the affirmative vote of a
majority of the shares of common stock present in person or represented by
proxy and entitled to vote thereon is required to take stockholder action.
Where a stockholder has appropriately specified how a proxy is to be voted, it
will be voted accordingly, and where no specific direction is given, it will be
voted for adoption of each of the proposals set forth in the Notice and at the
discretion of the proxy holders on all other business that may properly come
before the meeting. Abstentions and broker nonvotes shall be counted for
purposes of determining whether a quorum exists, but an abstention shall not be
counted as an affirmative vote in the election of the directors. With respect
to the approval of the amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation
authorizing an increase in the number of shares of common stock authorized for
issuance thereunder and all other matters, an abstention would have the same
effect as a vote against the proposal. Broker nonvotes will have no effect on
the outcome of any vote of the stockholders.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
AND PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth as of April 24, 1996, the beneficial ownership
of each current director, each nominee for director, certain named executive
officers, all executive officers and directors as a group, and each stockholder
known to management of the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the
outstanding common stock.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AMOUNT AND NATURE OF PERCENT
BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP(1) OF CLASS(2)
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<S> <C> <C>
The Equitable Companies Incorporated 804,187(3) 9.8%
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10019
Strong Capital Management, Inc. 478,000(4) 5.8%
One Hundred Heritage Reserve
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
Thomas C. Thompson 343,245(5) 4.1%
501 Lakewood Drive
McKinney, Texas 75069
John A. Gula 288,098(6) 3.5%
454 River Road
Fair Haven, New Jersey 07704
Linton E. Barbee 15,300(6) *
4446 Mill Creek Road
Dallas, Texas 75244
Robert C. Eberhart, Ph.D. 15,450(7) *
10519 Royal Springs
Dallas, Texas 75229
Hugh M. Morrison 25,750(6) *
2517 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030
Michael J. Torma, M.D. -- --
8640 Breakers Point
Dallas, Texas 75243
Richard A. Gilleland -- --
2829 Townsgate Road
West Lake Village, California 91361
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AMOUNT AND NATURE OF PERCENT
BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP(1) OF CLASS(2)
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<S> <C> <C>
George L. Carlson 10,000(8) *
2816 Round Rock Trail
McKinney, Texas 75070
Eric D. Dufford 25,001(8) *
912 Parkwood Court
McKinney, Texas 75070
F. Robert Merrill III 40,385(9) *
3329 Leigh Drive
Plano, Texas 75025
David O. Turner 25,750(8) *
2906 Country Club Road
Garland, Texas 75043
Richard D. Nikolaev -- --
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
5677 Airline Rd.
Arlington, TN 38002
All directors and executive officers as a group, 893,263(10) 10.4%
including those names above (14 persons)
</TABLE>
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* Less than 1.0%
(1) Unless otherwise noted and subject to community property laws, where
applicable, the persons named in the table above have sole voting and
investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as
beneficially owned by them.
(2) Shares not outstanding but deemed beneficially owned by virtue of the
right of a person or member of a group to acquire them within 60 days are
treated as outstanding only when determining the amount and percent owned
by such person or group.
(3) Based on information obtained by the Company from Schedule 13G filed by
The Equitable Companies Incorporated ("The Equitable"), pursuant to a
Joint Filing Agreement among The Equitable, Alpha Assurances I.A.R.D.
Mutuelle, Alpha Assurances Vie Mutuelle, AXA Assurances I.A.R.D.
Mutuelle, AXA Assurances Vie Mutuelle, and Uni Europe Assurance Mutuelle,
and AXA, dated February 9, 1996. Alliance Capital Management L.P., a
subsidiary of The Equitable, is deemed to have beneficial ownership of
804,187 shares of the Company's Common Stock, as of December 31, 1995.
(4) Based on information obtained from Schedule 13G filed by Strong Capital
Management, Inc., an Investment Advisor registered under Section 203 of
the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, and Richard S. Strong, Chairman and
principal shareholder of Strong Capital Management, Inc. dated February
13, 1996 and information obtained by the Company. Strong Capital
Management, Inc. is deemed to have beneficial ownership of 478,000 shares
of the Company's common stock, as of April 9, 1996.
(5) Includes 116,170 shares subject to options.
(6) Includes 10,300 shares subject to options.
(7) Includes 7,725 shares subject to options.
(8) Consists entirely of shares subject to options.
(9) Includes 40,320 shares subject to options.
(10) Includes 328,902 shares subject to options.
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PROPOSAL I
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Seven directors are proposed to be elected at the annual meeting. Each director
will serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor
shall be elected and shall qualify. Proxies in the accompanying form shall be
voted for the seven nominees listed in the table that follows, except where
authority is specifically withheld by the stockholder. In September 1995,
William N. Borkan, elected as a director at the annual meeting of stockholders
in June 1995, resigned as a director of the Company. In addition, John A.
Gula, a director of the Company since 1979, has informed management of his
intent to not stand for reelection. The Board has nominated Richard A.
Gilleland and Richard D. Nikolaev to stand for election at the annual meeting,
to replace the positions of Mr. Borkan and Mr. Gula. All other nominees are
incumbent directors. If any of the nominees should become unable to accept the
election, or for good cause will not accept the election, the person named in
the proxy may vote for such other person or persons as may be designated by the
Board of Directors. Each of the nominees named below has indicated his
willingness to accept election, and management has no reason to believe that
any of the nominees named below will be unable or unwilling to serve.
The nominees for directors of the Company are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIRECTOR OF
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT COMPANY
NAME DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS AGE SINCE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Thomas C. Thompson President of the Company since 1979; Chief 58 1979
Executive Officer of the Company since May
1984.
Linton E. Barbee(3) Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. (law firm) 57 1983
since October 1990; Partner, Hughes & Luce
L.L.P (law firm) from May 1986 to October 1990.
Hugh M. Morrison(1)(2) President and Chief Executive Officer of Clean 49 1983
Acquisition, Inc. and Pilgrim Cleaners, Inc.
since March 1996; independent business
consultant and investor from January 1993 to
February 1996; President and Chief Executive
Officer of American Funeral Services
Corporation (formerly Golden Era Services,
Inc.) from December 1989 to December 1992;
Director of Owen Healthcare, Inc. since
April 1995; Director of Equal Net Holding
Corp. since March 1995; Director of Dow B.
Hickam from March 1984 to October 1991.
Robert C. Eberhart, Ph.D.(3) Chairman, Biomedical Engineering Program, 59 1994
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
at Dallas since September 1984.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIRECTOR OF
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT COMPANY
NAME DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS AGE SINCE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Michael J. Torma, M.D.(1) Chair, Surgical Services of Presbyterian 53 1994
Hospital of Dallas and Chairman of Institute
for Surgical Sciences of Presbyterian
Healthcare System since October 1992; Command
Surgeon, Strategic Air Command, USAF from August
1990 to September 1992; Chief of Professional
Affairs & Quality Assurance for USAF Medical
Services from September 1988 to August 1990.
Richard A. Gilleland President and Chief Executive Officer of AMSCO 51 --
International, Inc. since July 1995; Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of
Kendall International, Inc. from July 1990 to
June 1995; Director of Ornda Healthcorp since
November 1991; Director of Remington Arms
Company, Inc. since March 1994; Director of
Tyco International, Ltd. since October 1994;
Director of Physicians Resource Group since
June 1995; Director of AMSCO International,
Inc. since July 1995.
Richard D. Nikolaev President and Chief Executive Officer of Wright 57 --
Medical Technology, Inc. since November 1995;
President of OsteoBiologics, Inc. from August
1995 to November 1995; Independent business
consultant from January 1995 to July 1995;
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Orthomet, Inc. from January 1992 to December
1994; President of Orthopedic Synergy from
January 1991 to December 1991; Director of
Everest Medical since December 1992; Director
of Wright Medical Technology, Inc. since
September 1995; Director of OsteoBiologics,
Inc. since October 1995.
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(1) Member of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
(2) Member of the Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors
(3) Member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR
THE ELECTION OF ALL NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE
COMPENSATION AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, there were nine meetings of the
Board of Directors. Each director attended at least 75% of the aggregate of
(a) the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors held during the
period for which he served as a director and (b) the total number of meetings
held by all committees of the Board on which he served. The Board has three
committees: Audit, Compensation, and Stock Option.
Prior to the annual meeting, the Stock Option Committee consisted of Mr. Gula
and Mr. Morrison, both of whom are non- management directors. This committee
is vested with full authority to select participants, grant options, determine
the number of shares subject to each option, the exercise price of each option,
and in general, to make, administer and interpret such rules and regulations as
it deems necessary to administer the Company's Stock Option Plans. The Stock
Option Committee held five meetings during the year ended December 31, 1995.
Prior to the annual meeting, the Compensation Committee consisted of Mr. Gula,
Mr. Morrison, and Dr. Torma, all non- management directors. This committee
establishes executive compensation policies and makes recommendations to the
Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee held two meetings during the
year ended December 31, 1995.
Prior to the annual meeting, the Audit Committee consisted of Mr. Barbee and
Dr. Eberhart, both of whom are non- management directors. This committee acts
as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the independent auditors. The
committee reviews with the independent auditors the planning and scope of
financial statement audits, the results of those audits and the adequacy of
internal accounting controls. It also monitors other corporate and financial
policies. The Audit Committee held two meetings during the year ended December
31, 1995.
Non-management directors received $1,000 for each Board of Director meeting
attended and reimbursement for expenses incurred in attending such meetings.
Non-management directors who serve on committees did not receive additional
compensation for serving on such committees.
In April 1980, the Company adopted the Quest Medical, Inc. Directors' Stock
Option Plan, (the "Directors' Plan"), which has been amended on several
different occasions, most recently in July 1992 to increase the number of
shares to be held by an advisory director at any time from
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12,000 to 15,000. Under the Directors' Plan, nontransferable stock options may
be granted to directors and advisory directors of the Company. Under the
Directors' Plan, the option price per share cannot be less than the fair market
value per share on the date the option is granted. The Directors' Plan further
provides that the exercise period for options cannot exceed six years. Under
the Directors' Plan, each option vests ratably over a four-year period. During
the year ended December 31, 1995, no directors were granted options under the
Directors' Plan. Three directors exercised options under the Directors' Plan
during the year ended December 31, 1995. During April 1995, Linton E. Barbee
exercised options to purchase 15,450 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $2.18 per share which were scheduled to expire in August 1995. The
net value of such securities to Mr. Barbee (market value less exercise price)
was approximately $78,331. During April 1995, Hugh M. Morrison exercised
options to purchase 6,180 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.45
per share which were scheduled to expire in May 1995. The net value of such
securities to Mr. Morrison was approximately $38,161. In June 1995, Michael J.
Torma, M.D. exercised options to purchase 3,750 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $6.375 per share. The net value of such securities to Dr.
Torma at the time of exercise was $19,688.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of the Company are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
NAME AGE POSITION SINCE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Thomas C. Thompson 58 President, Chief Executive 1979
Officer and Director
David O. Turner 49 Executive Vice President, Chief 1994
Operating Officer
F. Robert Merrill III 46 Senior Vice President - 1981
Finance, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary
James P. Calhoun 46 Vice President - Human 1995
Resources
Scott F. Drees 38 Vice President 1996
Eric D. Dufford 37 Vice President - Sales and 1994
Marketing
Kenneth A. Jones 39 Vice President - Research and 1993
Development
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
NAME AGE POSITION SINCE
---- --- -------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
O. Mark Samples 46 Vice President - Manufacturing 1990
W. Lynn Switzer 47 Vice President - Quality 1991
Control
</TABLE>
Mr. Thompson co-founded the Company and has been President and Director of the
Company since May 1979 and Chief Executive Officer since May 1984. From January
1970 to September 1978, Mr. Thompson was President of Vicra Sterile, Inc.
("Vicra"), a company that developed, manufactured and marketed specialty
medical devices in the field of intravenous therapy. Vicra was acquired by
Baxter Travenol, Inc. in January 1974.
Mr. Turner has been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company since April 1994. From August 1972 to April 1994, Mr. Turner was
employed by Texas Instruments in various capacities including Worldwide
Operations Manager of the Consumer Products Division from August 1990 to April
1994, Materials Manager Center Site and Operations Manager for the Defense
Group from October 1989 to August 1990 and as Quality Manager for the
Electro-Optics division of the Defense Group from July 1982 to October 1989.
Mr. Merrill has been Senior Vice President-Finance of the Company since July
1995, Chief Financial Officer since April 1994, Secretary since February 1989
and Vice President-Finance and Treasurer since February 1981. Mr. Merrill
joined the Company in October 1979 as Director of Manufacturing Operations. Mr.
Merrill was employed by Vicra from October 1975 to October 1979, where he held
several positions including Production Manager, Materials Manager and
Controller.
Mr. Calhoun has been Vice President-Human Resources of the Company since April
1995. From May 1992 to April 1995, Mr. Calhoun was Executive Director of Hogan
Quality Institute, a management consulting firm. From February 1988 to May
1992, Mr. Calhoun was the Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate
Quality Programs of Harris Adacom Corporation, a data communications company.
Mr. Drees has been Vice President of the Company since April 1996. From
November 1987 to April 1996, Mr. Drees was employed by St. Jude Medical, Inc.,
a medical device company, where he held various positions within the sales and
marketing area, including Director, North American Sales from August 1990 to
April 1996.
Mr. Dufford has been Vice President-Sales and Marketing of the Company since
June 1994. From January 1991 to May 1994, Mr. Dufford was employed by St. Jude
Medical, Inc., a medical device company, where he held various positions within
the sales and marketing area, including Director of International Sales from
January 1993 to May 1994, and as Domestic Regional Manager from January 1991 to
December 1992. From June 1983 to December 1990, Mr. Dufford was employed by
Shiley, Inc. where he held various positions within the Cardiopulmonary
Division, including Regional Manager.
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Mr. Jones has been Vice President-Research and Development of the Company since
March 1993. From August 1991 to February 1993, Mr. Jones was Director of
Research and Development of the Company. From March 1978 to July 1991, Mr.
Jones was employed by the Shiley Division of Pfizer, Inc. where he held various
positions in research and development including Manager of New Product
Development for Cardiopulmonary Products from March 1990 to July 1991.
Mr. Samples has been Vice President-Manufacturing of the Company since March
1990. From November 1983 to February 1990, Mr. Samples was Director of
Manufacturing of the Company. He joined the Company in April 1982 as a project
manager in the research and development group.
Mr. Switzer has been Vice President-Quality of the Company since April 1991 and
was Director of Quality of the Company from October 1990 to March 1991. From
September 1971 to September 1990, Mr. Switzer was employed by Baxter
International where he held various positions within the quality assurance
area, including Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance.
COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following tables set forth certain information regarding compensation,
aggregate stock option grants and exercises during 1995 and year-end stock
option values for the Chief Executive Officer and the four most highly
compensated executive officers (the "Named Executive Officers") whose total
annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 for the last fiscal year.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ANNUAL COMPENSATION LONG-TERM COMPENSATION
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AWARDS PAYOUTS
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Other Restricted Securities All other
Name and Annual Stock Underlying LTIP Compen-
Principal Salary Bonus Comp. Award(s) Options/ Payouts sation(1)
Position Year ($) ($) ($) ($) SARs (#) ($) ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Thomas C. 1995 $ 175,284 $41,677 -- -- -- -- $ 4,500
Thompson 1994 $ 168,480 $39,206 -- -- -- -- $ 4,500
(C.E.O) 1993 $ 164,077 $23,918 -- -- -- -- $ 4,497
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David O. 1995 $ 117,212 $22,806 -- -- -- -- $ 4,084
Turner 1994 $ 84,675 $18,911 -- -- -- -- $ --
(C.O.O.) 1993 $ -- $ -- -- -- -- -- $ --
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F. Robert 1995 $ 98,931 $17,534 -- -- -- -- $ 3,404
Merrill. III 1994 $ 92,150 $12,185 -- -- -- -- $ 3,057
(C.F.O.) 1993 $ 89,449 $ 7,972 -- -- -- -- $ 2,937
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Eric D. 1995 $ 122,580 $22,255 -- -- -- -- $ 4,148
Dufford 1994 $ 66,000 $10,270 -- -- -- -- $ --
1993 $ -- $ -- -- -- -- -- $ --
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George L. 1995 $ 90,144 $41,800 -- -- -- -- $ --
Carlson (2) 1994 $ -- $ -- -- -- -- -- $ --
1993 $ -- $ -- -- -- -- -- $ --
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</TABLE>
(1) Reflects matching employer contributions under the Company's Employees
Savings Plan (401K).
(2) Mr. Carlson served as an executive officer of the Company from April 1995
through March 1996.
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None of the Named Executive Officers received personal benefits, securities or
property in excess of the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of such individual's
reported salary and bonus.
OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
(INDIVIDUAL GRANTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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NUMBER OF PERCENT OF TOTAL
SECURITIES OPTIONS/SARS
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO
OPTIONS/SARS EMPLOYEES IN EXERCISE OR BASE
NAME GRANTED (#) FISCAL YEAR PRICE ($/SH) EXPIRATION DATE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Thomas C. Thompson 25,000 10.44% $12.125 07/05/05
(C.E.O.)
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F. Robert Merrill, III 15,000 6.26% $12.125 07/05/05
(C.F.O.)
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George L. Carlson 40,000 16.70% $ 7.125 04/06/05
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</TABLE>
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION/SAR VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
=======================================================================================================
NUMBER OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
SHARES ACQUIRED VALUE UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS/SARS
ON EXERCISE REALIZED OPTIONS/SARS AT FY-END (#) AT FY-END ($)
--------------------------- ----------------------------
NAME (#) ($) EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Thomas C. -- -- 116,170 25,000 $ 1,013,234 --
Thompson
(C.E.O)
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David O. -- -- 12,875 38,625 $ 74,250 $222,750
Turner
(C.O.O.)
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F. Robert 2,000 $22,350 43,320 15,000 $ 364,074 --
Merrill, III
(C.F.O.)
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Eric D. -- -- 12,500 37,500 $ 72,030 $216,089
Dufford
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George L. -- -- -- 40,000 -- $130,000
Carlson
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The Company does not have any deferred compensation, profit sharing, pension or
retirement plans, except for the Employees Savings Plan and Trust (the "Savings
Plan"), which was adopted by the Board of Directors effective as of January 1,
1988. The Savings Plan is available generally to any employee who has
completed at least six months of service and is at least 21 years of age. The
Savings Plan permits employees to elect salary deferral contributions of up to
15% of compensation (subject to limits imposed by the Internal Revenue Code)
and requires the Company to make matching contributions equal to 50% of a
participant's salary deferral contributions, to a maximum of salary deferral
contributions equal to 6% of the participant's total cash compensation, up to
$150,000. The amount of the matching employer contribution may be increased or
decreased at the discretion of the Board of Directors. During the year ended
December 31, 1995, the Company committed to contribute approximately $142,485
to the Savings Plan, of which
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$26,515 is to be contributed on behalf of the following executive officers:
Thomas C. Thompson--$4,500, Eric D. Dufford--$4,148, Kenneth A. Jones--$3,015,
F. Robert Merrill III--$3,404, O. Mark Samples--$2,813, W. Lynn
Switzer--$2,668, and David O. Turner--$4,084. Robert E. Paysour, an executive
officer of the Company until his resignation in August 1995, received a
contribution of $1,883.
PROPOSAL II
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER.
The Company's Amended Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles of
Incorporation") presently authorize the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $.05 per share. As of April 24, 1996, 8,226,399 shares of
common stock were issued. There are 1,310,725 hares reserved for issuance
under the Company's existing stock option plans, leaving a balance of 462,876
authorized, unissued and unreserved shares of common stock.
The Board of Directors deems it advisable that the Articles of Incorporation be
further amended, subject to approval by the stockholders, to increase the
authorized common stock from 10,000,000 to 25,000,000 shares. Approval of the
amendment to the Articles of Incorporation requires the affirmative vote of a
majority of all shares of common stock of the Company entitled to vote at the
annual meeting of stockholders. Abstention from voting on the proposal will
have the same effect as voting against the proposal.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR approval of the
amendment of Article Four of the Company's Articles of Incorporation so that,
as amended, it shall read as follows:
"THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE 25,000,000 SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK, $.05 PAR VALUE. EACH SHARE OF COMMON STOCK SHALL HAVE
IDENTICAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES IN EVERY RESPECT."
The additional shares of common stock would become part of the existing class
of common stock, and the additional shares, when issued, would have the same
rights and privileges as the shares of common stock now issued. There are no
preemptive rights relating to the common stock. If the proposed amendment is
approved by the stockholders, it will become effective upon filing and
recording a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation as
required by the State of Texas Corporation Law.
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Although the Company has no present plans, agreements, or understandings
regarding the issuance of the proposed additional shares, the Board of
Directors believes that adoption of the amendment is advisable because it will
provide the Company with greater flexibility in connection with possible future
financing transactions, acquisitions of other products or businesses, stock
dividends or splits, employee benefit plans and other proper corporate
purposes. Moreover, having such additional authorized shares available will,
subject to applicable law and NASDAQ rules, give the Company the ability to
issue shares without the expense and delay of a special meeting of
stockholders. Such a delay might deprive the Company of the flexibility the
Board views as important in facilitating the effective use of the Company's
shares. Except as otherwise required by applicable law or NASDAQ rules,
authorized but unissued shares of common stock may be issued at such time, for
such purposes, and for such consideration as the Board of Directors may
determine to be appropriate, without further authorization by stockholders.
Since the issuance of additional shares of common stock, other than on a pro
rata basis to all current stockholders, would dilute the ownership interest of
a person seeking to obtain control of the Company, such issuance could be used
as an anti-takeover device to discourage a change in control of the Company by
making it more difficult or costly. The Company is not aware of anyone seeking
to accumulate common stock or obtain control of the Company, and has no present
intention to use the additional authorized shares to deter a change in control
or otherwise as an anti-takeover device.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS
AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Company has engaged the services of the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski
L.L.P. located in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Barbee, a director of the Company, is a
partner of such firm.
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Ernst & Young LLP has been selected by the Board of Directors as the Company's
independent auditors for the current year. Representatives of Ernst & Young
LLP are expected to be present at the annual meeting and will have an
opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so, and are expected to be
available to respond to appropriate questions.
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PROPOSALS OF STOCKHOLDERS
A proper proposal submitted by a stockholder in accordance with applicable
rules and regulations for presentation at the Company's annual meeting of
Stockholders in 1997 and received at the Company's principal executive office
by January 21, 1997, will be included in the Company's Proxy Statement and form
of proxy relating to such annual meeting.
OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors is not aware of any matter to be presented for action at
the meeting other than the matters set forth herein. Should any other matter
requiring a vote of stockholders arise, the proxies in the enclosed form confer
upon the person or persons entitled to vote the shares represented by such
proxies discretionary authority to vote the same in accordance with their best
judgment in the interest of the Company.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE
A copy of the Company's 1995 Annual Report accompanies this Proxy Statement.
The Annual Report does not constitute a part of the proxy solicitation
material.
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO F. ROBERT MERRILL III, CORPORATE SECRETARY, QUEST
MEDICAL, INC., ONE ALLENTOWN PARKWAY, ALLEN, TEXAS 75002, THE COMPANY WILL
PROVIDE WITHOUT CHARGE COPIES OF THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON FORM 10-KSB.
By Order of the Board of Directors
F. Robert Merrill III
Secretary
Allen, Texas
May 22, 1996
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Please mark your
[X] vote as in this
example.
1. Election of Directors (see reverse) [ ] FOR [ ] WITHHELD
For, except vote withheld from the following nominee(s):
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2. Proposal to approve an amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation
of the Company to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized
for issuance thereunder from 10,000,000 to 25,000,000.
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
3. In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other
business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s)
thereof.
This proxy will be voted in accordance with the specifications made above.
SIGNATURE(S) DATE
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SIGNATURE(S) DATE
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NOTE: Please sign exactly as name appears hereon. Joint owners should each
sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or
guardian, please give full title as such.
PROXY
QUEST MEDICAL, INC.
PROXY SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD JUNE 27, 1996
The undersigned hereby (a) acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Annual Meeting
of Stockholders of Quest Medical, Inc. to be held on June 27, 1996, and the
Proxy Statement (herein so called) in connection therewith, each dated May 22,
1996, (b) appoints F. Robert Merrill, III and Linton E. Barbee as Proxies, or
either of them, each with the power to appoint a substitute, (c) authorizes the
Proxies to represent and vote, as designated below, all the shares of common
stock of Quest Medical, Inc., held of record by the undersigned on May 17, 1996,
at such annual meeting and at any adjournment(s) thereof and (d) revokes any
proxies heretofore given.
1. Election of Directors, Nominees:
Linton E. Barbee Hugh M. Morrison Michael J. Torma, M.D.
Robert C. Eberhart, Ph.D. Richard D. Nikolaev
Richard A. Gilleland Thomas C. Thompson
2. Proposal to approve an amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation
of the Company to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized
for issuance thereunder from 10,000,000 to 25,000,000.
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SPECIFY YOUR CHOICES BY MARKING THE APPROPRIATE BOXES
(SEE REVERSE SIDE) BUT YOU NEED NOT MARK ANY BOXES IF YOU WISH TO VOTE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RECOMMENDATIONS. THE PROXY COMMITTEE
CANNOT VOTE YOUR SHARES UNLESS YOU SIGN AND RETURN THIS CARD.
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