BI INC
SC14D9C, EX-99.3, 2000-08-11
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS SERVICES
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.3

Attachment to Dave Hunter's letter to all BI Employees - August 11, 2000

Questions & Answers Regarding the Kohlberg Transaction


Kohlberg & Company


Q.1   Who is Kohlberg and what other companies do they own?

A.1   Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C. is a privately owned investment firm that
      organizes and invests in management buy-outs. They currently own 12
      portfolio companies. These companies are very diverse in size and
      business: chiropractic clinics and home care supplies as well as parking
      services and automotive products. Check their web site for more
      information: _HYPERLINK http://www.kohlberg.com. __www.kohlberg.com._

Q.2.  There were several interested parties along the way.  Why have we chosen
      Kohlberg?

A.2.  Kohlberg shares the excitement and commitment of our purpose and mission.
      They view us as a prime investment among their portfolio of companies.
      They recognize that BI has a strong management team and value the work
      that we do. We found their approach of working and partnering with
      companies in which they invest both attractive and consistent with our
      values. Lastly, Kohlberg and BI both believe that a buyout investment can
      only succeed if the interests of management and investors align. We
      strongly believe that this transaction is a win for both Kohlberg and BI.

Q.3.  How is a partnership with a financial partner different from a strategic
      partnership?

A.3.  Strategic partners are typically in the same or similar business and
      usually join forces with companies like BI to enhance their product
      offerings or combine their customer bases to increase market penetration.
      A financial partner is primarily interested in taking us out of the public
      stock market and building the financial value of BI. The intent is
      eventually to re-enter the public market with increased value or sell to a
      strategic partner.


Organization Questions

Q.4.  What will happen to the Officers and the structure of the company because
      of the transaction?

A.4.  Kohlberg bought BI because of the strength and talent of our management
      team and employees. They are not corrections experts, therefore the intent
      is not to make changes to the officers or structure. They see tremendous
      potential for BI to make a significant difference in the markets we are
      serving while creating a substantial return on investment (ROI).

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Q.5.  Will there be any organizational changes?

A.5.  No. The deal itself will not impact our company organizationally. If
      required, however, the leadership team will make organizational changes
      that are necessary to obtain results and move the business in the right
      direction.

Q.6.  Will there be layoffs because of the deal?

A.6.  No.

Q.7.  What happens to the BI Board of Directors?

A.7.  The BI board dissolves when the deal is complete and a new board is
      selected. Typically the board consists of the company CEO, majority
      membership from Kohlberg, and a member with industry or operating
      experience. Kohlberg reserves the right to select the new board.

Q.8.  Will this affect our company name?

A.8.  No. The BI name is recognized in our market with quality and expertise
      that is unmatched in our industry.

Q.9.  Will BI Headquarters move to Kohlberg?

A.9   No. BI will remain an independent company in our current locations. It
      will not be managed by or moved to New York or California, where the
      Kohlberg offices reside.

Q.10. Will the monthly/quarterly progress to plan reporting be different?

A.10. Yes. We will no longer be required to report to the SEC or the stock
      analysts. In addition, we will no longer be required to send an annual
      report to shareholders. However, we will continue to communicate financial
      results internally on a regular basis.

Q.11. Will this deal make us more competitive?

A.11. The transaction itself does not make us more competitive. To be
      competitive we must continue to improve our processes, deliver outstanding
      customer service, and provide state of the art products and services. The
      completion of the transaction will, however, allow all of us more time to
      focus on becoming even more competitive

Q.12. Will the culture of the company change?

A.12. No. We are committed to the BI Precepts. As stated earlier these appear to
      be aligned with the way Kohlberg likes to do business and they are among
      many of the things that Kohlberg finds attractive about BI.

Q.13. How will this impact our customers?

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A.13. There will be no direct impact. However, the completion of the transaction
      will permit all of us to sharpen our focus on customer relationships. In
      this sense the customers will benefit.


Transaction Questions

Q.14. How can I get more information about the partnership process that BI went
      through to strike a deal with Kohlberg? How was the deal price reached?

A.14. A full disclosure of the transaction and process will be mailed to all
      shareholders. Others may view a copy of the disclosure by contacting Human
      Resources.

Q.15. What happens to the $85 million that is paid by Kohlberg for the company?

A.15. The money is used to repurchase all outstanding BI stock, to pay stock
      option holders the difference between the option price and deal price of
      $8.25, and to pay off the existing bank debt of the company..

Q.16. How was the transaction completed?

A.16. BI hired Sun Trust Equitable Securities to help us look for potential
      partners. They worked with a special committee of the BI Board of
      Directors to negotiate this transaction.


Employee Questions

Q.17. What will happen to our benefits?

A.17. We will no longer have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Other
      benefits are being reviewed in our normal budgeting process. We will be
      communicating with you over the next few weeks.

Q.18. What happens if I have stock that is under the market price that the
      company sold for? What happens if I own stock bought from the ESPP? What
      happens if I own stock purchased from the stock market? What happens if I
      own stock options/grants?

A.18. This information will be included in the disclosure documents that will be
      available in the next few weeks.

Q.19. Will the company continue to have a stock option program?

A.19. Yes. However, shares purchased pursuant to an option will not be salable
      until BI is sold or goes public again. There may be other modifications to
      the program as well, but the philosophy

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      behind the program remains the same

Q.20. What happens to the portion of my current stock option that is not vested?

A.20. All stock options will become fully vested as of the closing of the
      transaction. If your option price is above $8.25 you will be reissued a
      new option with an equivalent value. If your option price is below $8.25
      you will receive cash for the difference between the option price and
      $8.25 for each option share.

Q.21. How can I find out how much stock or how many options I have?

A.21. Sandy Lozinski (x1128) has option information. If you own stock in your
      Broker's name ("street" name) you need to call your broker for the
      information.

Q.22. Will there be additional career opportunities for BI employees at Kohlberg
      or any of Kohlberg's portfolio companies?

A.22. This is unlikely.


                   NOTICE TO ALL RECIPIENTS OF THIS MATERIAL

The foregoing constitutes preliminary information relating to a proposed tender
offer for the shares of common stock of BI Incorporated. This material is
neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of
BI. At the time the offer is commenced, the acquiring entity will file a Tender
Offer Statement and BI will file a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the offer. The
Tender Offer Statement (including an offer to purchase, a related letter of
transmittal and other offer documents) and the Solicitation/Recommendation
Statement will contain important information which should be read carefully
before any decision is made with respect to the offer. The Offer to Purchase,
the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other offer documents, as well as
the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, will be made available to all
shareholders of BI, at no expense to them. The Tender Offer Statement (including
the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and all other offer
documents filed with the Commission) and the Solicitation/Recommendation
Statement will also be available at no charge on the Commission's website at
www.sec.gov.



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