SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS, INC.
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Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on October 12, 1999
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The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc., a
Washington corporation (the "Company"), will be held at the West Coast Wenatchee
Convention Center, located at 121 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, Washington,
on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, for the
following purposes:
1. To elect six directors of the Company;
2. To approve the Company's 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, which is attached
as Appendix A to the enclosed Proxy Statement;
3. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditors of
the Company; and
4. To transact any other business that may properly come before the
Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business to come before the
Annual Meeting.
Only shareholders of record at the close of business on August 24, 1999, are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournments of
the meeting.
Please complete, sign, and date the enclosed proxy and return it promptly in the
enclosed envelope. If you attend the meeting, you may revoke the proxy and vote
personally on all matters brought before the meeting. A list of shareholders
will be available for inspection by the shareholders at the Company's corporate
headquarters at 430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor, Wenatchee, Washington 98801.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ DONALD A. WRIGHT
Donald A. Wright
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and President
September 3, 1999
Wenatchee, Washington
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING
IN PERSON, PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ACCOMPANYING
ENVELOPE SO THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE VOTED. THE ENVELOPE REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF
MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES.
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PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS, INC.
430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor
Wenatchee, Washington 98801
(509) 667-9600
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PROXY STATEMENT
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Purpose
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The Board of Directors of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc., a Washington
corporation (the "Company"), is furnishing this Proxy Statement in connection
with its solicitation of proxies to be voted at the Company's 1999 annual
meeting of shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). The Annual Meeting will be held
at the West Coast Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 North Wenatchee Avenue,
Wenatchee, Washington, on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific
Daylight Time. The accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, this
Proxy Statement, and the enclosed proxy are first being mailed to shareholders
on or about September 3, 1999.
Record Date and Outstanding Shares
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The Board of Directors has fixed August 24, 1999, as the record date (the
"Record Date") for determining the holders of the Company's common stock, $.001
par value (the "Common Stock") who are entitled to receive notice of, and to
vote at, the Annual Meeting. At the close of business on the Record Date, there
were 19,231,157 shares of Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote (the
"Voting Shares").
Proxies
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The Board of Directors is soliciting the enclosed proxy for use at the Annual
Meeting and any adjournments of the meeting and will not vote the proxy at any
other meeting. All proxies that are properly executed, received by the Company
prior to or at the Annual Meeting, and not properly revoked by the shareholder
in accordance with the next paragraph, will be voted at the Annual Meeting or
any adjournments thereof in accordance with the instructions in the proxy.
Revocation of Proxies
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The person giving any proxy in response to this solicitation may revoke it at
any time before the proxy is voted:
o by filing with the Secretary of the Company, at or before the taking
of the vote at the Annual Meeting, a written notice of revocation
bearing a later date than the date of the proxy; or
o by signing and dating a subsequent proxy relating to the same Voting
Shares and delivering it to the Secretary of the Company before the
Annual Meeting; or
o by attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person. However,
attendance at the Annual Meeting without voting in person will not
constitute a revocation of a proxy.
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Any written notice revoking a proxy should be sent to Pacific Aerospace &
Electronics, Inc., 430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor, Wenatchee, Washington,
98801, Attention: Sheryl A. Symonds, Secretary, or hand delivered to Ms. Symonds
at the Annual Meeting, at or before the taking of the vote.
Quorum
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The presence in person or by proxy of at least a majority of the Voting Shares
is required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual
Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be considered represented at the
meeting for the purpose of determining a quorum.
Voting
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The Voting Shares represented by each proxy will be voted in accordance with the
instructions given on the proxy. If no instructions are indicated, the proxy
will be voted as follows:
o FOR the six nominees to the Board of Directors named in this Proxy
Statement;
o FOR approval of the Company's 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, which is
attached as Appendix A to this Proxy Statement;
o FOR ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's
independent auditors for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2000; and
o at the discretion of the persons named in the proxy, on any other
business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.
Results of Voting
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Under applicable law and the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, if
a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting:
1. The six nominees for election to the Board of Directors who receive
the largest number of the votes cast for the election of directors by
the holders of the Voting Shares present in person or represented by
proxy will be elected directors. Each shareholder will be entitled to
one vote for each Voting Share held by that shareholder, and will not
be entitled to cumulate votes in the election of directors.
2. The Company's 1999 Stock Incentive Plan will be approved if a majority
of the shares present in person or represented by proxy vote in favor
of approval.
3. The appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditors will
be ratified if the number of votes cast in favor of ratification
exceeds the number of votes cast against it.
Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of the
voting because they will not represent votes cast, except that abstentions will
have the effect of a vote against Proposal 2.
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Solicitation of Proxies
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The Company will bear the cost of preparing, printing, and mailing this Proxy
Statement and of the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors.
Solicitation will be made by mail and, in addition, may be made by directors,
officers, and employees of the Company personally, or by telephone or facsimile.
The Company will request brokers, custodians, nominees, and other like parties
to forward copies of proxy materials to the beneficial owners of the Common
Stock and will reimburse such parties for their reasonable and customary charges
or expenses in this connection.
PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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Nominees
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The Board of Directors of the Company will consist of six directors, who will be
elected at the Annual Meeting to serve until their successors are elected at the
next annual meeting of shareholders. Unless a proxy received by the Company
directs otherwise or is properly revoked, that proxy will be voted FOR the
election of the following nominees:
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Director
Name Age Since Position with Company
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Donald A. Wright 47 02/95 Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer and President
Werner Hafelfinger 53 08/98 Director, Chief Operating Officer
and Vice President Operations
Allen W. Dahl, M.D. 71 02/95 Director
Dale L. Rasmussen 49 06/97 Director
Robert M. Stemmler 64 05/99 Director
William A. Wheeler 65 06/97 Director
</TABLE>
All of the nominees are currently directors of the Company. If any nominee is
unable to stand for election, the Voting Shares represented by all proxies in
favor of the above slate will be voted for the election of the substitute
nominee recommended by the Board of Directors. The Company is not aware that any
nominee is or will be unable to stand for election.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE
"FOR" ALL OF THE NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE.
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Directors and Executive Officers
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The following table sets forth information as of August 24, 1999, regarding the
directors and executive officers of the Company.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Age Position with Company
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<S> <C> <C>
Donald A. Wright 47 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer and President
Werner Hafelfinger 53 Chief Operating Officer, Vice President
Operations, Director
Nick A. Gerde 54 Chief Financial Officer, Vice President
Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Sheryl A. Symonds 44 Vice President Administration, General
Counsel and Secretary
Allen W. Dahl, M.D. 71 Director
Dale L. Rasmussen 49 Director
Robert M. Stemmler 64 Director
William A. Wheeler 65 Director
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Donald A. Wright. Donald A. Wright has been the Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer and President of the Company since February 1995, and of its
predecessors since 1990. Mr. Wright is also an officer and director of each of
the Company's operating subsidiaries.
Werner Hafelfinger. Werner Hafelfinger has been a director of the Company since
August 17, 1998. Mr. Hafelfinger has been Vice President Operations and Chief
Operating Officer of the Company since March 1999. Mr. Hafelfinger was employed
by St. Jude Medical (Cardiac Rhythm Management Division), a manufacturer of
implantable medical devices, from 1984 until February 1999, where he served as
Vice President of Global Manufacturing.
Nick A. Gerde. Nick A. Gerde has been the Vice President Finance and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company since February 1995. He has been the Treasurer
of the Company since August 1996, and Assistant Secretary since November 1996.
Mr. Gerde is also an officer and director of each of the Company's operating
subsidiaries. Mr. Gerde served as a Business Development Specialist with the
Economic Development Council of North Central Washington from July 1993 to June
1994, and as Vice President of Televar Northwest, Inc. (formerly a subsidiary of
Orca Technologies, Inc.) from July 1994 to February 1995.
Sheryl A. Symonds. Sheryl A. Symonds has been the Vice President Administration
and General Counsel of the Company since September 1997. Prior to joining the
Company, Ms. Symonds was a partner at Stoel Rives LLP, currently the Company's
primary outside legal counsel. Ms. Symonds joined Stoel Rives LLP in 1985 and
became a partner in 1992. Ms. Symonds has been Secretary of the Company since
August 1996 and is also Secretary of each of the Company's operating
subsidiaries.
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Allen W. Dahl. Dr. Allen W. Dahl has been a director of the Company since
February 1995, and of its predecessors since September 1994. Dr. Dahl is retired
from practice as a physician in the Puget Sound region of Washington.
Dale L. Rasmussen. Dale L. Rasmussen has been a director of the Company since
June 1997. Mr. Rasmussen has been employed as the Senior Vice President and
Secretary of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. since 1989.
Robert M. Stemmler. Robert M. Stemmler has been a director of the Company since
May 14, 1999. Mr. Stemmler has been the Chairman, CEO and President of IMPCO
Technologies, Inc. since 1993.
William A. Wheeler. William A. Wheeler has been a director of the Company since
June 1997. Mr. Wheeler retired from Dowty Aerospace Yakima in May 1997, where he
served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of
Directors since 1979.
Director Compensation
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Under the Company's Amended and Restated Independent Director Stock Plan (the
"Director Plan"), each non-employee director of the Company receives an initial
award of options to purchase 2,500 shares of Common Stock when that director is
first elected and an annual award of options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common
Stock. In addition, non-employee directors receive $1,000 in cash per year for
each committee on which they serve, and an additional $500 in cash per year for
serving as chairperson of a committee. The Board may elect to pay any of the
cash fees in shares of Common Stock. All directors are reimbursed for reasonable
travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of the
Board of Directors.
Vacancies
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Replacement directors for vacancies resulting from an increase in the size of
the Board of Directors or the resignation or removal of a director may be
appointed by the Board of Directors, or may be elected by the shareholders at a
special meeting. Directors so appointed or elected hold office until the next
annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and
qualified.
Board of Directors Meetings
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The Company's Board of Directors met four times during fiscal 1999. Each
incumbent director attended at least 75% of all meetings of the Board of
Directors and the committees of which the director was a member during the
period he was a director in fiscal 1999. The Board of Directors and the
committees also approved certain actions by unanimous written consent.
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Committees of the Board of Directors
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The Company's Board of Directors has established a Compensation Committee, a
Finance and Audit Committee, a Nominating Committee, and an Option Committee.
Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee establishes salaries,
incentives, and other forms of compensation for the chief executive officer, the
chief operating officer, the chief financial officer, the general counsel, the
subsidiary presidents and certain other key employees of the Company and its
subsidiaries. The Compensation Committee also administers policies relating to
compensation and benefits other than option grants, including the Director Plan
and the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Mr. Wheeler, Dr. Dahl and Mr.
Rasmussen are the current members of the Compensation Committee. The
Compensation Committee met four times during fiscal 1999 and approved certain
actions by unanimous written consent.
Finance and Audit Committee. The Finance and Audit Committee reviews the
Company's accounting policies, practices, internal accounting controls and
financial reporting. The Finance and Audit Committee also oversees the
engagement of the Company's independent auditors, reviews the audit findings and
recommendations of the independent auditors, and monitors the extent to which
management has implemented the findings and recommendations of the independent
auditors. Mr. Rasmussen, Mr. Hafelfinger, and Mr. Wheeler are the current
members of the Finance and Audit Committee. The Finance and Audit Committee met
three times during fiscal 1999.
Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee recommends individuals to be
presented to the shareholders for election or reelection to the Board of
Directors. Written proposals from shareholders for nominees for directors to be
elected at the 2000 annual meeting of shareholders that are submitted to the
Secretary of the Company by May 6, 2000, and that contain sufficient background
information concerning the nominee to enable a judgment to be made as to his or
her qualifications, will be considered by the Nominating Committee. Mr. Wright,
Mr. Rasmussen, and Mr. Stemmler are the current members of the Nominating
Committee. The Nominating Committee did not meet during fiscal 1999, but
approved certain actions by unanimous written consent.
Option Committee. The Option Committee administers the Company's Amended and
Restated Stock Incentive Plan, and has the duties described in that plan. If the
shareholders approve the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan to be voted on at the 1999
Annual Meeting, the Option Committee will also administer that plan. Dr. Dahl,
Mr. Rasmussen, and Mr. Stemmler are the current members of the Option Committee.
The Option Committee met four times during fiscal 1999 and approved certain
actions by unanimous written consent.
Securities Ownership of Directors, Executive Officers and Principal Shareholders
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The following table shows the Common Stock owned as of August 24, 1999 by (1)
each person known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the
outstanding Common Stock (each a "Principal Shareholder"); (2) each of the
Company's directors; (3) the Named Executives (see "Executive Compensation");
and (4) all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group. Except
as otherwise noted, the Company believes the persons listed below have sole
investment and voting power with respect to the Common Stock owned by them. This
table has been prepared to the best of the Company's knowledge based on the
records of the Company's transfer agent and the Company's records on issuances
of shares, as adjusted to reflect (a) changes in ownership documented in filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by certain shareholders and
provided to the Company pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"); and (b) statements provided to the
Company by certain shareholders.
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<CAPTION>
Amount and Nature of Percentage of
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner: Beneficial Ownership (1) Common Stock
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<S> <C> <C>
Donald A. Wright (2) 2,343,960 10.85%
c/o Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.
430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Allen W. Dahl, M.D. (3) 42,401 *
7300 Madrona Drive NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Werner Hafelfinger(4) 165,220 *
c/o Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.
430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Dale L. Rasmussen (3) 15,492 *
c/o IMPCO Technologies, Inc.
708 Industrial Drive
Tukwila, WA 98188
Robert M. Stemmler (3) 8,137 *
c/o IMPCO Technologies, Inc.
16804 Gridley Place
Cerritos, CA 90703
William A. Wheeler (3) 16,092 *
2011 Lombard Lane
Yakima, WA 98902
Nick A. Gerde (5) 241,289 1.24%
c/o Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.
430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Sheryl A. Symonds (6) 213,881 1.10%
c/o Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.
430 Olds Station Road, Third Floor
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Pension Fund of the Siemens Companies in Switzerland 2,440,000 11.25%
Freilagerstrasse 40
CH-8047, Zurich, Switzerland
All executive officers and directors as a group 3,046,472 13.66%
(8 persons) (7)
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* Less than 1%.
(1) Shares that a person has the right to acquire within 60 days are treated as
outstanding for determining the amount and percentage of Common Stock owned
by such person but are not deemed to be outstanding as to any other person
or group.
(2) Includes (a) 4,000 shares issuable upon exercise of public warrants, (b)
100,000 shares issuable upon exercise of another warrant, and (c) 1,889,010
shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options. Does not include
18,550 unvested stock options.
(3) Includes 10,000 shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options.
(4) Includes 110,000 shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options.
(5) Includes (a) 4,000 shares issuable upon exercise of public warrants, (b)
25,000 shares issuable upon exercise of another warrant, and (c) 191,178
shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options. Does not include
4,878 unvested stock options.
(6) Includes (a) 500 shares issuable upon exercise of public warrants and (b)
210,000 shares issuable upon exercise of vested stock options.
(7) Includes currently exercisable warrants and options to purchase up to
2,565,447 shares of Common Stock.
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Executive Compensation
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Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth in summary form the compensation paid by the
Company to the Chief Executive Officer and to the Company's three most highly
compensated executive officers (the "Named Executives") for services in all
capacities to the Company for the last three fiscal years:
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<CAPTION>
Long-Term
Compensation
Annual -----------------------
Compensation Securities
Name and Principal Fiscal ------------ Underlying Other Annual
Position Year Salary ($) Options/SARs(#) (1) Compensation ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Donald A. Wright 1999 247,551 1,000,000 (2) 5,547 (3)
CEO and President 1998 192,000 650,000 (4) 4,800 (5)
1997 160,000 920,000 (6) 400 (5)
Werner Hafelfinger 1999 (7) 33,654 50,000 (8) 600 (5)
COO, VP Operations
Nick A. Gerde 1999 130,000 116,056 (2) 2,400 (5)
CFO, VP Finance, 1998 100,000 75,000 (4) 2,400 (5)
Treasurer and 1997 84,160 38,333 (4) --
Assistant Secretary
Sheryl A. Symonds 1999 160,973 160,000 (2) --
VP Administration, 1998 (9) 105,000 160,000 (4) --
General Counsel and
Secretary
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(1) Represents options to purchase shares of Common Stock.
(2) Represents repricing of previously granted options. On December 4, 1998,
the Board of Directors approved the repricing of outstanding options under
the Company's Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan. See "- Ten-Year
Option Repricings." For purposes of this table, repriced options are
considered to be option grants and, therefore, are required to be included
in the table as options granted in fiscal 1999. Other than repricing of
options, no options were granted to Mr. Wright, Mr. Gerde, or Ms. Symonds
during fiscal 1999.
(3) Represents estimated value of the personal use of Company vehicles ($4,800)
and premiums on $2 million of key-man life insurance denoting Mr. Wright's
spouse as beneficiary.
(4) These options were repriced in fiscal 1999, and the entire balance is also
included in this table as options granted during fiscal 1999. See footnote
(2) above.
(5) Represents estimated value of the personal use of a Company vehicle.
(6) 257,440 of these options were repriced in fiscal 1999 and are also included
as part of the total shown in this table as options granted during fiscal
1999. See footnote (2) above.
(7) Represents the compensation received by Mr. Hafelfinger during the three
months he was employed by the Company in fiscal year 1999.
(8) Does not include options to purchase 10,000 shares granted to Mr.
Hafelfinger in October 1998 under the Amended and Restated Independent
Director Stock Plan, when Mr. Hafelfinger was a non-employee director of
the Company.
(9) Represents the compensation received by Ms. Symonds during the nine months
she was employed by the Company in fiscal year 1998.
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Option Grants Table
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The following table sets forth information on grants of stock options by the
Company during the year ended May 31, 1999 to the Named Executives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Securities % of Total
Underlying Options Granted Exercise or Grant Date
Options to Employees in Base Price Expiration Present
Name Granted (#) Fiscal Year(1) ($/Share) Date Value(2)($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Donald A. Wright (3) 97,560 5.5% $ 2.5313 10/30/05 177,316
15,000 * $ 2.5313 11/28/05 27,404
237,440 13.4% $ 2.5313 07/15/06 450,520
275,000 15.5% $ 2.5313 02/09/08 554,142
375,000 21.2% $ 2.5313 05/28/08 760,472
Werner Hafelfinger (4) 50,000 2.8% $ 2.5313 3/1/09 85,796
Nick A. Gerde (3) 24,390 1.4% $ 2.5313 10/30/05 44,329
8,333 * $ 2.5313 11/28/05 15,224
8,333 * $ 2.5313 05/21/07 16,330
15,000 * $ 2.5313 06/02/07 29,396
25,000 1.4% $ 2.5313 02/09/08 50,377
35,000 2.0% $ 2.5313 05/28/08 70,977
Sheryl A. Symonds (3) 75,000 4.2% $ 2.5313 07/18/07 147,525
50,000 2.8% $ 2.5313 02/09/08 100,753
35,000 2.0% $ 2.5313 05/28/08 70,977
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* Less than 1%
(1) The denominator includes (i) options to purchase a total of 1,466,056
shares of Common Stock that were granted prior to fiscal 1999 and repriced
in fiscal 1999 (see "- Ten-Year Option Repricings"), plus (ii) new options
to purchase an additional 303,332 shares of Common Stock that were granted
during fiscal 1999.
(2) Although the Company believes that it is not possible to place a value on
an option, in accordance with the rules of the SEC, the Company has used a
Black-Scholes model of option valuation to estimate grant date present
value. The actual value realized, if any, may vary significantly from the
values estimated by this model. Any future values realized will ultimately
depend upon the excess of the stock price over the exercise price on the
date the option is exercised. The assumptions used to estimate the grant
date present value of this option were: volatility (71.86%); risk-free rate
of return (6%); dividend yield (0%); and time of exercise (remaining life
6.8 to 10 years).
(3) These options represent options that were granted in previous years and
repriced in fiscal 1999. Other than repricing of options, no options were
granted to Mr. Wright, Mr. Gerde, or Ms. Symonds during fiscal 1999. See "-
Ten-Year Option Repricings."
(4) Does not include options to purchase 10,000 shares granted to Mr.
Hafelfinger in October 1998 under the Amended and Restated Independent
Director Stock Plan, when Mr. Hafelfinger was a non-employee director of
the Company.
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Aggregated Options and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
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The following table summarizes the aggregate stock options and warrants, and
their market values at May 31, 1999, held by the Named Executives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Securities Value of Unexercised
Underlying Unexercised In-the-Money Options
Options at FY-end(#) at FY-end ($) (1)
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Name Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Donald A. Wright 1,764,010 18,550 -- --
Werner Hafelfinger (2) 50,000 -- -- --
Nick A. Gerde 161,300 9,756 -- --
Sheryl A. Symonds 160,000 -- -- --
(1) No options or warrants held by the Named Executives had exercise prices of
less than $1.6875 per share, the closing price of the Common Stock on May
28, 1999.
(2) Does not include options to purchase 10,000 shares granted to Mr.
Hafelfinger in October 1998 under the Amended and Restated Independent
Director Stock Plan, when Mr. Hafelfinger was a non-employee director of
the Company.
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Ten-Year Option Repricings
In December 1998, the Board of Directors made a determination that underwater
stock options held by employees of the Company should be repriced to reflect the
then-current market value of the Company's Common Stock. Consequently, on
December 4, 1998, all outstanding stock options with exercise prices over
$2.5313 per share held by employees of the Company were repriced to have an
exercise price of $2.5313 per share, which was the closing sale price of the
Common Stock on that date, except that the repricing of Mr. Wright's options was
limited to options to purchase 1,000,000 shares.
The following table sets forth information on repricing of stock options by the
Company during the year ended May 31, 1999 to the Named Executives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Market Length of
Number of Price of Original
Securities Common Exercise Option Term
Underlying Stock at Price at New Remaining at
Options Time of Time of Exercise Date of
Name and Position Date Repriced Repricing Repricing Price Repricing
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Donald A. Wright 12/4/98 97,560 $ 2.5313 $ 5.1250 $ 2.5313 7 years
Chairman of the Board, 12/4/98 15,000 $ 2.5313 $ 4.8750 $ 2.5313 7 years
Chief Executive Officer 12/4/98 237,440 $ 2.5313 $ 4.6875 $ 2.5313 8 years
and President 12/4/98 275,000 $ 2.5313 $ 4.7200 $ 2.5313 10 years
12/4/98 375,000 $ 2.5313 $ 6.1300 $ 2.5313 10 years
Nick A. Gerde 12/4/98 24,390 $ 2.5313 $ 5.1250 $ 2.5313 7 years
Chief Financial Officer, 12/4/98 8,333 $ 2.5313 $ 4.8750 $ 2.5313 7 years
Vice President Finance, 12/4/98 8,333 $ 2.5313 $ 2.8750 $ 2.5313 9 years
Treasurer, and 12/4/98 15,000 $ 2.5313 $ 3.0000 $ 2.5313 9 years
Assistant Secretary 12/4/98 25,000 $ 2.5313 $ 4.7200 $ 2.5313 10 years
12/4/98 35,000 $ 2.5313 $ 6.1300 $ 2.5313 10 years
Sheryl A. Symonds 12/4/98 75,000 $ 2.5313 $ 4.000 $ 2.5313 9 years
Vice President Administration, 12/4/98 50,000 $ 2.5313 $ 4.7200 $ 2.5313 10 years
General Counsel and Secretary 12/4/98 35,000 $ 2.5313 $ 6.1300 $ 2.5313 10 years
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Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into employment agreements with each of the Named
Executives. The employment agreements employ Mr. Wright through fiscal 2003, and
employ Mr. Hafelfinger, Mr. Gerde, and Ms. Symonds through fiscal 2002. The
employment agreements provide for an annual salary in fiscal 2000 of $292,008,
$175,000, $140,000, and $176,364, for Mr. Wright, Mr. Hafelfinger, Mr. Gerde,
and Ms. Symonds, respectively. The employment agreements also provide for the
annual grant to each of the Named Executives of options to purchase up to
275,000 shares of Common Stock for Mr. Wright, and up to 50,000 shares of Common
Stock for Mr. Hafelfinger, Mr. Gerde, and Ms. Symonds. Of these, 50,000 of Mr.
Wright's options are fixed, 25,000 of the other Named Executive's options are
fixed, and the remainder are discretionary. The exercise price of any such
options is equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of
grant. Each option may contain vesting and other terms as are approved by the
Board of Directors, and will expire ten years after the date of grant. If a
Named Executive's employment with the Company is terminated without cause, or if
there is a change of control, as those terms are defined in their employment
agreements, the Company will be required to make severance payments equal to, in
the case of Mr. Wright, twice Mr. Wright's then-current annual base salary; in
the case of Mr. Gerde, one times his then-current annual base salary; in the
case of Ms. Symonds, one and one-half times her then-current annual base salary;
and in the case of Mr. Hafelfinger, twice his then current base salary in the
event of a change in control or one times his then-current base salary if he is
terminated without cause. Under these employment agreements, Mr. Wright, Mr.
Hafelfinger, and Mr. Gerde agree not to compete with the Company for two years
following termination of employment. In May 1999, the Board of Directors adopted
an incentive compensation program for fiscal 2000, which provides for the
payment of cash bonuses to the Named Executives, the group presidents, and
approximately 20 other senior managers, upon attainment of certain goals. Under
this program, each of the Named Executives can earn a cash bonus of 10% of his
or her annual salary if the Company achieves budgeted operating income levels
for the year and an additional 5% if the Company exceeds budgeted operating
income by 10%. In addition, each of the Named Executives can earn a cash bonus
of up to 5% of his or her annual salary upon achieving personal goals and
objectives.
Certain Tax Considerations Related to Executive Compensation
As a result of Section 162(m) of the Code, if the Company pays more that
$1,000,000 in compensation to a "covered employee" (the chief executive officer
and the next four highest paid employees) in a single year, then the Company's
deduction for such compensation could be limited to $1,000,000.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The Compensation Committee is composed of William A. Wheeler, Allen W. Dahl and
Dale L. Rasmussen, none of whom are employees or current or former officers of
the Company.
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Committee. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the
"Committee") is composed of three non-employee directors: William A. Wheeler,
Chairman, Allen W. Dahl, and Dale L. Rasmussen. No member of the Compensation
Committee has a relationship that would constitute an interlocking relationship
with executive officers or directors of another entity. From time to time
officers of the Company attend meetings of the Committee. However, no officer is
present during discussions or deliberations regarding his or her own
compensation.
Responsibilities of the Committee. The Committee's purpose is to provide a
compensation environment that will support and assist in fulfilling the
corporate mission and purpose. The Committee is responsible for developing and
making recommendations to the Board with respect to the Company's compensation
policies, reviewing the performance of the Company's Chief Executive Officer,
and determining the level of compensation to be paid to executive officers and
certain key employees of the Company. The Committee coordinates its efforts with
the Company's Option Committee with respect to the grant of stock options to
executive officers and key employees under the Company's Amended and Restated
Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan"). The Committee also
administers the Company's Amended and Restated Independent Director Stock Plan
and the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Executive Compensation. The Company's executive compensation program is designed
to support the achievement of Company goals and to ensure that the interests of
executive officers and key employees are aligned with the success of the
Company. Consequently, a significant portion of the compensation of executive
offices and key employees has been through the grant of options under the Stock
Incentive Plan. The Committee believes that tying a significant portion of
executive compensation to the growth of the Company's stock price helps align
the interests of management with those of the Company's shareholders.
Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Wright's salary increased at
the beginning of fiscal 1999 in accordance with his employment agreement. In May
1998, the Committee reviewed Mr. Wright's base salary in light of the proposed
acquisition of Aeromet and the resulting near-doubling of the size of the
Company and Mr. Wright's responsibilities. The Committee determined that Mr.
Wright's salary should be increased upon closing of the Aeromet acquisition to
the level of his contractual annual salary for fiscal 2000. This increase was
implemented as of July 30, 1998.
In May 1999, the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the option
provisions of Mr. Wright's employment agreement be amended to delete the
formula-based provision contained in his employment agreement. The primary
reason for this recommendation was the Committee's conclusion that the formula,
which was based in large part on increases in revenues, no longer provided the
kind of incentive that was originally intended, because large acquisitions such
as the Aeromet acquisition could skew results of applying the formula. In
addition, the Committee felt that it was in the Company's best interests to
provide more discretion to the Board and its committees regarding the award of
options. The Committee recommended that the formula be replaced with a provision
giving discretion to the Board (or its designee) to reward performance. Mr.
Wright's employment agreement was amended to provide for fixed annual options to
purchase 50,000 shares and discretionary options to purchase up to an additional
225,000 shares.
The Board of Directors also amended Mr. Wright's employment agreement in fiscal
1999 to require Mr. Wright to reside in the condominium unit located at the
Company's headquarters, and the Board voted to add that requirement to Mr.
Wright's employment agreement. Mr. Wright pays $750.00 per month for rent.
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Annual Salaries. Annual salaries for the Named Executives are set pursuant to
the terms of employment agreements with Mr. Wright, Mr. Hafelfinger, Mr. Gerde
and Ms. Symonds. The presidents of the Company's operating groups also have
employment agreements that establish their annual salaries. Annual salaries
under the employment agreements are subject to increase on an annual basis in
accordance with the terms of those agreements. All of these employment
agreements are approved by the Committee when they are first signed. From time
to time, the Committee has also elected to review these contracts annually. In
May 1999, the Committee reviewed the employment agreements of Mr. Wright, Mr.
Hafelfinger and Mr. Gerde. As a result, the Committee voted to amend Mr.
Wright's contract as described above, and to make minor changes to Mr.
Hafelfinger's and Mr. Gerde's contracts. The term of Mr. Gerde's employment
agreement was extended from May 31, 2000 to May 31, 2002, to correspond with the
terms of Mr. Hafelfinger's and Ms. Symonds' employment agreements, and the
provisions of his agreement related to severance payments upon a change of
control or termination without cause were changed to provide for 12 months' of
severance pay, rather than six months. In addition, Mr. Gerde's and Mr.
Hafelfinger's employment agreements were amended to provide for annual fixed
options to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock and annual discretionary
options to purchase up to an additional 25,000 shares.
Incentive Compensation Program. In May 1999, the Board of Directors adopted an
incentive compensation program for fiscal 2000, which provides for the payment
of cash bonuses to the executive officers, the group presidents, and
approximately 20 other senior managers, upon attainment of certain goals. The
purpose of the plan is to provide a direct financial incentive to achieve
predetermined levels of Company performance. Under this program, each of the
participants can earn a cash bonus of 10% of their annual salary upon achieving
budgeted operating income levels for the year and an additional 5% upon
exceeding budgeted operating income by 10%. In addition, each person can earn a
cash bonus of up to 5% of their annual salary upon achieving personal goals and
objectives established with his or her supervisor and agreed to by the chief
executive officer. This is the first cash bonus program adopted by the Company,
and the Committee intends to review the results of the program at the end of
fiscal 2000 before making a recommendation regarding continuation or amendment
of the program.
Long-Term Incentive Compensation. The Stock Incentive Plan is a long-term
incentive plan for executives, managers, and other employees of the Company. The
objective of the Plan is to align employee and shareholder long-term interests
by creating a strong and direct link between compensation and shareholder value.
The Plan authorizes the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board, to
award stock options to officers and other employees of the Company, as well as
to directors and consultants. The Board of Directors has designated the Option
Committee to administer the Stock Incentive Plan, and the Committee works with
the Option Committee with respect to the grant of options to executive officers
and key employees. Stock options are granted at an exercise price not less than
100% of the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock on the date of
grant. The amount of stock option grants to an individual depends on the
person's level of responsibility in the Company and the person's job
performance. Stock options granted under the Plan may contain vesting
provisions.
Repricing of Options. In December 1998, the Board of Directors made a
determination that underwater stock options held by employees of the Company
should be repriced to reflect the then-current market value of the Company's
Common Stock. The Board of Directors made this decision in order to realign the
value of previously granted options with the market value at the time of
repricing to retain the incentive value of the options, nearly all of which had
exercise prices significantly higher than the market value of the stock. The
Committee's expectation is that the opportunity to earn compensation based on
appreciation of the Company's Common Stock from the repriced level will motivate
employees to achieve improved results over the long term and encourage key
employees to remain with the Company. Consequently, on December 4, 1998, all
outstanding stock options with exercise prices over $2.5313 per share held by
employees of the Company were repriced to have an exercise price of $2.5313 per
share, which was the closing sale price of the Common Stock on that date. The
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exception was that, although Mr. Wright had options outstanding to purchase
1,682,560 shares, at exercise prices from $2.3750 to $6.13 per share, repricing
of Mr. Wright's options was limited to options to purchase 1,000,000 shares. Mr.
Gerde had options to purchase 116,056 shares repriced, which originally had
exercise prices between $2.875 and $6.13, and Ms. Symonds had options to
purchase 160,000 shares repriced, which originally had exercise prices between
$4.00 and $6.13.
Deductibility. Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
limits to $1 million per person the amount that the Company may deduct for
compensation paid to any of its most highly compensated officers unless the
compensation is performance based. The levels of compensation paid by the
Company have not exceeded this limit. Although it may be possible in any given
year for option exercises to cause an officer's total compensation for that year
to exceed $1 million, the Committee believes that any options granted under the
Stock Incentive Plan would meet the requirement of being performance-based and
would, therefore not be subject to the $1 million limit on deductibility.
Respectfully submitted,
William A. Wheeler, Chairman
Allen W. Dahl
Dale L. Rasmussen
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Performance Graph
The following graph shows a comparison of the cumulative total return on the
Company's common stock, the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Index and the S&P
Aerospace/Defense Index, a published industry index, for the period beginning
May 31, 1995 and ending May 31, 1999. The graph assumes that $100 was invested
on May 31, 1995, in the Company's Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index and the
industry index, and that all dividends were reinvested. The stock price
information shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future
price performance.
[Graphic line chart depicting performance omitted.]
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Company/Index Name 5/31/95 5/31/96 5/31/97 5/31/98 5/31/99
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Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. 100 74 56 111 31
S&P 500 Index 100 125 159 204 243
S&P Aerospace/Defense Index 100 139 168 176 178
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Compliance With Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
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Based solely on a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5, as amended, furnished to the
Company pursuant to Rule 16a-3(e) during fiscal 1999, and on written
representations of the Company's officers, directors, or principal shareholders
("Reporting Persons") that no other reports were required, the Company believes
that, during the fiscal year ended May 31, 1999, the Reporting Persons complied
in all material respects with all applicable filing requirements under Section
16(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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Employment Agreements. The Company has entered into employment agreements with
Donald A. Wright, Werner Hafelfinger, Nick A. Gerde and Sheryl A. Symonds. See
"Executive Compensation - Employment Agreements."
Siemens. In November 1998, the Company sold 2,200,000 shares of restricted
Common Stock to Pension Fund of the Siemens Companies in Switzerland
("Siemens"), which caused it to be a Principal Shareholder. Previous to that
purchase, Siemens held 240,000 shares of Common Stock and a $4,000,000
promissory note that were issued to Siemens in the Company's fall 1997 offering
of Common Stock and notes. The Company repaid that note in September 1998.
Condominium. In November 1998, the Company entered into a Condominium Purchase
and Sale Agreement (the "Condominium Agreement") with Donald A. Wright, the
Company's Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board.
Pursuant to the Condominium Agreement, Mr. Wright agreed to purchase from the
Company a residential condominium unit within the Company's headquarters
building for a total purchase price of $175,000. At the time the Condominium
Agreement was executed, the condominium had not been completed. Upon completion,
the condominium had a value higher than Mr. Wright's purchase price. As a
result, Mr. Wright requested that the purchase be rescinded. The Board of
Directors agreed to rescind the purchase, but amended Mr. Wright's employment
agreement to require Mr. Wright to reside in the condominium unit. Mr. Wright
pays rent on the condominium unit of $750.00 per month. In addition, the Board
approved an Option to Purchase, which grants to Mr. Wright the right to purchase
the condominium unit. The option is exercisable upon the earlier of February 1,
2000 or the cessation of the employment relationship between Mr. Wright and the
Company and would remain exercisable until ten business days after such
cessation. The purchase price would be: (i) $350,000 if the option is exercised
prior to February 1, 2001; (ii) $300,000 if the option is exercised on or after
February 1, 2001, but prior to February 1, 2002; and (iii) $250,000 if the
option is exercised on or after February 1, 2002. The option terminates ten
business days after Mr. Wright's employment relationship with the Company ceases
for any reason other than death.
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PROPOSAL 2 - APPROVAL OF THE 1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
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Introduction
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The Company's Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive
Plan") was adopted by the Company's shareholders in October 1996. The Company
has reserved for issuance under the Stock Incentive Plan 3,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, subject to certain adjustments. Under the Stock Incentive Plan,
the plan administrator may award incentive stock options ("ISOs") to key
employees, and may award non-qualified stock options ("NSOs"), stock
appreciation rights ("SARs"), stock and cash bonus awards, restricted stock, and
performance units to employees and certain non-employees (other than
non-employee directors) who have important relationships with the Company or its
subsidiaries. However, no person may receive options to purchase more than
1,000,000 shares in any one year. As of August 24, 1999, options to purchase an
aggregate of 3,114,448 shares of Common Stock had been granted under the Stock
Incentive Plan, of which options for 25,000 shares had been exercised, and
options for 172,500 shares had been forfeited, leaving 58,052 shares available
under the Stock Incentive Plan for future grants. No SARs, stock or cash bonus
awards, restricted stock or performance units have been granted under the Stock
Incentive Plan.
In July 1999, the Board of Directors approved a new 1999 Stock Incentive Plan
(the "1999 Plan") and recommended that the 1999 Plan be presented to the
shareholders of the Company at the Annual Meeting for approval. The 1999 Plan is
substantially similar to the Stock Incentive Plan. The full text of the 1999
Plan is set out in Appendix A to this Proxy Statement.
Summary of 1999 Stock Incentive Plan
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Purpose. The purposes of the 1999 Plan are to enable the Company and its
subsidiaries to attract and retain the services of employees, officers,
directors, consultants and others, and to identify their interests with those of
the Company's shareholders. For purposes of the Plan, a subsidiary includes an
entity in which more than 50% of the voting control or profit interest is owned
directly or indirectly by the Company.
Shares Available. Under the 1999 Plan, up to 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock
could be issued. This number would be adjusted for certain changes in the
Company's capital structure, such as a stock split. The maximum number of shares
with respect to which options or SARs could be granted to any person during any
fiscal year is 1,000,000. If an option, SAR or performance unit granted under
the 1999 Plan were to expire or be terminated, the unissued shares subject to
that option, SAR or performance unit would be available again under the 1999
Plan. In addition, if shares sold or awarded as a bonus under the 1999 Plan were
forfeited to the Company or repurchased by the Company, the number of shares
forfeited or repurchased would become available again under the 1999 Plan.
Administration. The 1999 Plan would be administered by the Board of Directors or
by a committee of two or more non-employee directors. The Board of Directors has
designated the Option Committee to administer the 1999 Plan. The Option
Committee would determine and designate the individuals to whom awards should be
made under the 1999 Plan, and the terms and conditions of the awards. The Option
Committee would have the authority to adopt and amend rules relating to the
administration of the 1999 Plan, but only the Board of Directors would be able
to amend or terminate the 1999 Plan.
Eligibility. Awards under the 1999 Plan could be made to employees, officers and
employee directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, and to non-employee
agents, consultants, advisors, and other persons (other than non-employee
directors) that the Option Committee believes have made or will make an
important contribution to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
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Term. Unless earlier terminated by the Board of Directors, the 1999 Plan would
continue in effect until the earlier of: (i) July 30, 2009, which is ten years
after the date the Board of Directors adopted the 1999 Plan; or (ii) the date on
which all shares available for issuance under the 1999 Plan were issued and all
restrictions on the shares had lapsed. The Board of Directors could suspend or
terminate the 1999 Plan at any time, except with respect to options, performance
units, and shares subject to restrictions then outstanding.
Stock Option Grants. The Option Committee would be able to grant ISOs and NSOs
under the 1999 Plan. With respect to each option grant, the Option Committee
would determine the number of shares subject to the option, the option price,
the period of the option, the time or times at which the option could be
exercised (including whether the option would be subject to any vesting
requirements and whether there would be any conditions precedent to exercise of
the option), and the other terms and conditions of the option.
The aggregate fair market value, on the date of the grant, of the Common Stock
for which an ISO is exercisable for the first time by the optionee during any
calendar year could not exceed $100,000. An ISO could not be granted to an
employee who had more than 10% of the total voting power of the Company's stock
unless the option price were at least 110% of the fair market value of the
Common Stock subject to the option on the grant date and the option was not
exercisable after five years from the date of grant. No ISO would be exercisable
after ten years from the date of grant. The option price could not be less than
100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock covered by the option at the
grant date.
The 1999 Plan provides that, in general, a vested option would have to be
exercised within three months after the optionee's employment or service with
the Company or a subsidiary terminates. However, options would be exercisable
within 24 months following termination of employment because of retirement,
disability, or death, and options would terminate automatically if an optionee
were terminated for cause.
Options could not be assigned or transferred by the optionee, except by will or
by the laws of descent and distribution at the time of the optionee's death, or
pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order.
Stock Appreciation Rights. The Option Committee would be able to grant SARs
under the 1999 Plan. Each SAR would entitle the holder, upon exercise, to
receive from the Company an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value
on the exercise date of one share of Common Stock over its fair market value on
the grant date (or, in the case of a SAR granted in connection with an option,
the excess of the fair market value of one share of Common Stock over the option
price per share under the option to which the SAR relates), multiplied by the
number of shares covered by the SAR or the option. Payment by the Company upon
exercise of a SAR could be made in Common Stock, in cash, or by a combination of
Common Stock and cash.
If a SAR were granted in connection with an option, the following rules would
apply: (i) the SAR would be exercisable only to the extent and on the same
conditions that the related option could be exercised; (ii) the SAR would be
exercisable only when the fair market value of the Common Stock exceeded the
option price of the related option; (iii) the SAR could be for no more than 100%
of the excess of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of
exercise over the option price; (iv) upon exercise of the SAR, the option or
portion of an option to which the SAR relates would terminate; and (v) upon
exercise of the option, the related SAR or portion thereof would terminate.
SARs could not be assigned or transferred by the participant except by will or
by the laws of descent and distribution at the time of the participant's death,
or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order. Upon the exercise of a SAR
for shares, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the
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1999 Plan would be reduced by the number of shares issued. Cash payments of SARs
would not reduce the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance
under the 1999 Plan.
Restricted Stock. The Option Committee could issue shares of Common Stock under
the 1999 Plan, subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions determined by
the committee. Upon the issuance of restricted stock, the number of shares
reserved for issuance under the Plan would be reduced by the number of shares
issued.
Stock Bonus Awards. The Option Committee could award shares of Common Stock as a
stock bonus under the 1999 Plan. The Option Committee would determine the
recipients of the awards, the number of shares to be awarded, and the time of
the award. Common Stock received as a stock bonus would be subject to the terms,
conditions, and restrictions determined by the Option Committee at the time the
stock was awarded.
Cash Bonus Rights. The Option Committee could grant cash bonus rights under the
1999 Plan in connection with the (i) options granted or previously granted, (ii)
SARs granted or previously granted, (iii) stock bonuses awarded or previously
awarded, and (iv) shares issued under the 1999 Plan. Bonus rights granted in
connection with options would entitle the optionee to a cash bonus if and when
the related option was exercised. The amount of the bonus would be determined by
multiplying the excess of the total fair market value of the shares by the
applicable bonus percentage. Bonus rights granted in connection with a SAR would
entitle the holder to a cash bonus when the SAR was exercised. The amount of the
bonus would be determined by multiplying the total fair market value of the
shares and cash received pursuant to the exercise of the SAR by the applicable
percentage. The bonus percentage applicable to any bonus right would be
determined by the Option Committee but could in no event exceed 75%. Bonus
rights granted in connection with stock bonuses would entitle the recipient to a
cash bonus, in an amount determined by the Option Committee, when the stock was
awarded or purchased or any restrictions to which the stock was subject lapse.
Performance Units. The Option Committee could grant performance units consisting
of monetary units, which could be earned if the Company were to achieve certain
goals established by the committee over a designated period of time. The goals
established by the Option Committee could include earnings per share, return on
stockholders' equity, return on invested capital, and similar benchmarks.
Payment of an award earned could be in cash or in Common Stock, or partly in
both, and could be made when earned, or vested and deferred, as the Option
Committee determined. Performance units could not be assigned or transferred by
the participant except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution at the
time of the participant's death, or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations
order. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 1999 Plan would be
reduced by the number of shares issued upon payment of an award.
Changes in Capital Structure. The 1999 Plan provides that if the outstanding
Common Stock of the Company is increased or decreased or changed into or
exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the
Company or of another corporation by reason of any recapitalization, stock
split, or certain other transaction, appropriate adjustment would be made by the
Option Committee in the number and kind of shares available for grants under the
1999 Plan. In addition, the Option Committee would make appropriate adjustments
in the number and kind of shares as to which outstanding options would be
exercisable. In the event of a merger, consolidation, or other fundamental
corporate change, the Board of Directors could, in its sole discretion, permit
outstanding options to remain in effect in accordance with their terms; to be
converted into options to purchase stock in the surviving or acquiring
corporation in the transaction; or to be exercised, to the extent then
exercisable or accelerated by the Board, during a 30-day period prior to the
consummation of the transaction.
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Amendments. The Board of Directors would be authorized to amend the 1999 Plan,
except that shareholder approval would be required within 12 months before or
after an amendment (i) to increase the number of shares available; (ii) to
permit the grant of options to a new class of persons; or (iii) if required by
applicable law or regulation.
Tax Consequences of the 1999 Plan
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Incentive Stock Options. Certain options authorized to be granted under the 1999
Plan are intended to qualify as ISOs for federal income tax purposes. Under
federal income tax law currently in effect, the optionee would recognize no
income upon grant or exercise of the ISO. If an employee exercises an ISO and
does not dispose of any of the option shares within two years following the date
of grant and within one year following the date of exercise, then any gain
realized upon subsequent disposition of the shares would be treated as income
from the sale or exchange of a capital asset. If an employee disposes of shares
acquired upon exercise of an ISO before the expiration of either the one-year
holding period or the two-year waiting period, any amount realized would be
taxable as ordinary compensation income in the year of such disqualifying
disposition to the extent that the lesser of the fair market value of the shares
on the exercise date or the fair market value of the shares on the date of
disposition exceeds the exercise price. The Company would not be allowed any
deduction for federal income tax purposes at either the time of the grant or
exercise of an ISO. Upon any disqualifying disposition by an employee, the
Company generally would be entitled to a deduction to the extent the employee
realized ordinary income.
Nonqualified Stock Options. Certain options authorized to be granted under the
1999 Plan will be treated as NSOs for federal income tax purposes. Under federal
income tax law presently in effect, no income is realized by the grantee of an
NSO until the option is exercised. At the time of exercise of an NSO, the
optionee would realize ordinary compensation income, and the Company generally
would be entitled to a deduction, in the amount by which the market value of the
shares subject to the option at the time of exercise exceeds the exercise price.
The Company is required to withhold on the income amount. Upon the sale of
shares acquired upon exercise of an NSO, the excess of the amount realized from
the sale over the market value of the shares on the date of exercise would be
taxable to the shareholder.
Stock Bonuses. A person who received stock in connection with the performance of
services would generally realize taxable income at the time of receipt unless
the shares are substantially nonvested for purposes of section 83 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and no section 83(b) election were
made. If the shares were not vested at the time of receipt, the employee would
realize taxable income in each year in which a portion of the shares
substantially vested, unless the employee elected under section 83(b) within 30
days after the original transfer. The Company would generally be entitled to a
tax deduction in the amount includable as income by the employee at the same
time or times as the employee recognized income with respect to the shares.
Cash Bonuses. A participant who received a cash bonus right under the 1999 Plan
would generally recognize income equal to the amount of the cash bonus paid at
the time of receipt, and the Company would generally be entitled to a deduction
equal to the income recognized by the participant.
Stock Appreciation Rights. The grant of a SAR would not result in taxable income
at the time of the grant. The participant would recognize ordinary income upon
exercise in an amount equal to the amount of cash and/or the fair market value
of stock received on exercise. The Company generally would be entitled to a
deduction equal to the income recognized by the participant.
Performance Units. A participant would not recognize income upon the grant of a
performance unit. In general, income would be recognized upon payment of the
performance unit in an amount equal to the amount of cash and/or the fair market
value of stock received on exercise. The Company generally
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would be entitled to a deduction equal to the income recognized by the
participant.
Section 162(m). Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code limits to $1 million
per person the amount the Company may deduct for compensation paid to any of its
most highly compensated employees. Compensation received through the exercise of
stock options is not subject to this $1 million limit if the option and plan
meet certain requirements, including granting of options with an exercise price
that is not less than fair market value by a committee of at least two outside
directors. The Company's policy is to grant options meeting the requirements of
Section 162(m) and applicable regulations to its most highly compensated
employees.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR"
APPROVAL OF THE 1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
PROPOSAL 3 - RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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The Board of Directors has directed that the selection of KPMG LLP as the
Company's principal independent accountant for the fiscal year ending May 31,
2000, be submitted for ratification by the shareholders at the Annual Meeting.
If the appointment of KPMG LLP is not ratified, the selection of other auditors
will be considered by the Board of Directors.
The Company has been advised by KPMG LLP that neither that firm nor any of its
associates has any relationship with the Company or its subsidiaries other than
the usual relationship that exists between independent public accountants and
clients. KPMG LLP will have one or more representatives at the Annual Meeting
who will have an opportunity to make a statement if so desired, and will be
available to respond to appropriate questions from shareholders.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR"
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING MAY 31, 2000.
Moss Adams LLP was previously the principal independent accountant for the
Company. On April 17, 1998, the appointment of Moss Adams LLP was terminated,
and KPMG LLP was engaged, as the Company's principal independent accountant. The
decision to change principal independent accountants was approved by the Finance
and Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.
In connection with the audit for fiscal year ended May 31, 1997, and the
subsequent interim period through April 17, 1998:
(a) the reports of Moss Adams LLP contained no adverse opinion or
disclaimer of opinion, or modification as to uncertainty, audit scope or
accounting principles; and
(b) there were no disagreements with Moss Adams LLP on any matter of
accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedures, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Moss Adams
LLP, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the
disagreement in connection with its reports.
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SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2000 ANNUAL MEETING
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Any shareholder proposal intended for inclusion in proxy materials for the
Company's 2000 annual meeting of shareholders must be received in proper form by
the Company at its principal office no later than May 6, 2000.
OTHER MATTERS
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The Board of Directors is not aware of any business other than the proposals
discussed above that will be presented for consideration at the Annual Meeting.
If other matters properly come before the Annual Meeting, it is the intention of
the persons named in the enclosed proxy to vote on such matters in accordance
with their best judgment.
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Copies of the Company's 1999 Annual Report to Shareholders and Annual Report on
Form 10-K, which includes the Company's financial statements for the fiscal year
ended May 31, 1999, accompany this Proxy Statement. Neither the Annual Report
nor the Form 10-K are to be treated as part of or incorporated by reference into
the proxy solicitation material.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING, WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL HAVE YOUR
STOCK REPRESENTED BY COMPLETING, SIGNING, DATING AND RETURNING YOUR ENCLOSED
PROXY CARD IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ DONALD A. WRIGHT
Donald A. Wright
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and President
September 3, 1999
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APPENDIX A
PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS, INC.
1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
1. Purposes. The purposes of this 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan")
are to enable Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc., a Washington corporation
(the "Company") to attract and retain the services of (1) selected employees,
officers and directors of the Company or of any subsidiary of the Company and
(2) selected non-employee agents, consultants, advisors, persons involved in the
sale or distribution of the Company's products and independent contractors of
the Company or any subsidiary and to further identify these persons' interests
with those of the Company's shareholders. For purposes of the Plan, the term
"subsidiary" means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other entity
in which more than fifty percent of the voting control or profit interest is
owned directly or indirectly by the Company.
2. Shares Subject to the Plan. Subject to adjustment as provided below and
in Section 13, the shares to be offered under the Plan shall consist of Common
Stock, $.001 par value, of the Company, and the total number of shares of Common
Stock that may be issued under the Plan shall not exceed 4,000,000 shares. The
shares issued under the Plan may be authorized and unissued shares or reacquired
shares. If an option, stock appreciation right or performance unit granted under
the Plan expires, terminates or is canceled, the unissued shares subject to such
option, stock appreciation right or performance unit shall again be available
under the Plan. If shares sold or awarded as a bonus under the Plan are
forfeited to the Company or repurchased by the Company, the number of shares
forfeited or repurchased shall again be available under the Plan.
3. Effective Date and Duration of Plan.
(a) Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective as of the date it
is adopted by the Board of Directors. No option, stock appreciation right or
performance unit granted under the Plan shall become exercisable, however, until
the Plan is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
shares of Common Stock represented at a shareholders meeting at which a quorum
is present, and any such awards under the Plan prior to such approval shall be
conditioned on and subject to such approval. Subject to this limitation,
options, stock appreciation rights and performance units may be granted and
shares may be awarded as bonuses or sold under the Plan at any time after the
effective date and before termination of the Plan.
(b) Duration. Unless earlier terminated by the Board of Directors, the
Plan shall continue in effect until the earlier of: (i) ten years from the date
on which the Plan is adopted by the Board of Directors, and (ii) the date on
which all shares available for issuance under the Plan have been issued and all
restrictions on such shares have lapsed. The Board of Directors may suspend or
terminate the Plan at any time except with respect to options, performance units
and shares subject to restrictions then outstanding under the Plan. No options
or other rights may be granted after such termination or during any suspension
of the Plan. Termination shall not affect any outstanding options, any right of
the Company to repurchase shares or the forfeitability of shares issued under
the Plan.
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4. Administration.
(a) Board of Directors. Except as otherwise provided below, the Plan
shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Company, which shall
determine and designate from time to time the individuals to whom awards shall
be made, the amount of the awards and the other terms and conditions of the
awards. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board of Directors may from
time to time adopt and amend rules and regulations relating to administration of
the Plan, advance the lapse of any waiting period, accelerate any exercise date,
waive or modify any restriction applicable to shares (except those restrictions
imposed by law) and make all other determinations in the judgment of the Board
of Directors necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan. The
interpretation and construction of the provisions of the Plan and related
agreements by the Board of Directors shall be final and conclusive. The Board of
Directors may correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any
inconsistency in the Plan or in any related agreement in the manner and to the
extent it shall deem expedient to carry the Plan into effect, and it shall be
the sole and final judge of such expediency.
(b) Committee. The Board of Directors may delegate to a committee
consisting of two or more non-employee members of the Board of Directors (the
"Committee") any or all authority for administration of the Plan. If authority
is delegated to a Committee, all references to the Board of Directors in the
Plan shall mean and relate to the Committee except (i) as otherwise provided by
the Board of Directors, and (ii) that only the Board of Directors may amend or
terminate the Plan as provided in Sections 3 and 14. For purposes of the Plan, a
non-employee director is a director who is not an employee of the Company or any
of its subsidiaries and who does not (i) receive compensation, directly or
indirectly, from the Company or a subsidiary for services rendered, other than
as a director, in an amount that would require disclosure in the Company's proxy
statement or reports to the SEC or (ii) have any interest or engage in any
business relationship that would require proxy statement disclosure.
(c) Exchange Act. At any time that the Company has a class of
securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), this Plan shall be administered in
accordance with Rule 16b-3 adopted under the Exchange Act and Section 162(m) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations, proposed and
final, thereunder, as all may be amended from time to time. In such event, the
Board shall appoint a Committee in accordance with Section 4(b), and each member
of the Committee shall be a "disinterested director" and an "outside director"
with the meaning of such Rule 16b-3 and Section 162(m), respectively.
(d) Limited Liability. No member of the Board of Directors or the
Committee or officer of the Company shall be liable for any action or inaction
of the entity or body, or of another person or, except in circumstances
involving bad faith, of himself or herself. Subject only to compliance with the
explicit provisions hereof, the Board of Directors may act in its absolute
discretion in all matters related to the Plan.
5. Types of Awards; Eligibility. The Board of Directors may, from time to
time, take any of the following actions, separately or in combination, under the
Plan: (i) grant Incentive Stock Options, as defined in Section 422 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), as provided in Sections
6(a) and 6(b); (ii) grant options other than Incentive Stock Options
("Non-Statutory Stock Options") as provided in Sections 6(a) and 6(c); (iii)
award stock bonuses as provided in Section 7; (iv) sell shares subject to
restrictions as provided in Section 8; (v) grant stock appreciation rights as
provided in Section 9; (vi) grant cash bonus rights as provided in Section 10;
(vii) grant performance units as provided in Section 11; and (viii) grant
foreign qualified awards as provided in Section 12. Any such
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awards may be made to employees, including employees who are officers or
directors, and to other individuals described in Section 1 who the Board of
Directors believes have made or will make an important contribution to the
Company or any subsidiary of the Company; provided, however, that only employees
of the Company shall be eligible to receive Incentive Stock Options under the
Plan; and provided further that non-employee directors shall not be eligible to
participate in the Plan. The Board of Directors shall select the individuals to
whom awards shall be made and shall specify the action taken with respect to
each individual to whom an award is made. At the discretion of the Board of
Directors, an individual may be given an election to surrender an award in
exchange for the grant of a new award. The maximum number of shares of Common
Stock with respect to which options or stock appreciation rights may be granted
to any person during any fiscal year is 1,000,000.
6. Option Grants.
(a) General Rules Relating to Options.
(i) Terms of Grant. The Board of Directors may grant options
under the Plan. With respect to each option grant, the Board of Directors
shall determine the number of shares subject to the option, the option
price, the period of the option, the time or times at which the option may
be exercised (including, without limitation, whether the option will be
subject to any vesting requirements and whether there will be any
conditions precedent to exercise of the option), and whether the option is
an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Statutory Stock Option. At the time of
the grant of an option or at any time thereafter, the Board of Directors
may provide that an optionee who exercised an option with Common Stock of
the Company shall automatically receive a new option to purchase additional
shares equal to the number of shares surrendered and may specify the terms
and conditions of such new options.
(ii) Exercise of Options. Except as provided in Section 6(a)(iv)
or as determined by the Board of Directors, no option granted under the
Plan may be exercised unless at the time of such exercise the optionee is
employed by or in the service of the Company or any subsidiary of the
Company and shall have been so employed or provided such service
continuously since the date such option was granted, subject to Section
6(a)(iv)(H). Except as provided in Sections 6(a)(iv) and 13, options
granted under the Plan may be exercised from time to time over the period
stated in each option in such amounts and at such times as shall be
prescribed by the Board of Directors, provided that options shall not be
exercised for fractional shares. Unless otherwise determined by the Board
of Directors, if the optionee does not exercise an option in any one year
with respect to the full number of shares to which the optionee is entitled
in that year, the optionee's rights shall be cumulative and the optionee
may purchase those shares in any subsequent year during the term of the
option. An option shall be exercisable, and payment of the exercise price
shall be made, in accordance with such terms and conditions and during such
periods as may be established by the Board of Directors.
(iii) Nontransferability. Each Incentive Stock Option and, unless
otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, each other option granted
under the Plan, by its terms shall be nonassignable and nontransferable by
the optionee, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or
by the laws of descent and distribution of the state or country of the
optionee's domicile at the time of death or, for options other than
Incentive Stock Options, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order,
as defined under the Code or Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act ("ERISA").
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(iv) Termination of Employment or Service.
(A) General Rule. Unless otherwise determined by the Board
of Directors, in the event the employment or service of the optionee
with the Company or a subsidiary terminates for any reason other than
because of physical disability, death, or retirement, as provided in
Subsections 6(a)(iv)(B), (C) and (D), or for cause, as provided in
Subsection 6(a)(iv)(E), the option may be exercised at any time prior
to the expiration date of the option or the expiration of three months
after the date of such termination, whichever is the shorter period,
but only if and to the extent the optionee was entitled to exercise
the option at the date of such termination.
(B) Termination Because of Total Disability. Unless
otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, in the event of the
termination of employment or service because of total disability, the
option may be exercised at any time prior to the expiration date of
the option or the expiration of 24 months after the date of such
termination, whichever is the shorter period, but only if and to the
extent the optionee was entitled to exercise the option at the date of
such termination. The term "total disability" means a medically
determinable mental or physical impairment which is expected to result
in death or which has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous
period of 12 months or more and which causes the optionee to be
unable, in the opinion of the Company and two independent physicians
to perform his or her duties for the Company and to be engaged in any
substantial gainful activity. Total disability shall be deemed to have
occurred on the first day after the Company and the two independent
physicians have furnished their opinion of total disability to the
Company.
(C) Termination Because of Death. Unless otherwise
determined by the Board of Directors, in the event of the death of an
optionee while employed by or providing service to the Company or a
subsidiary, the option may be exercised at any time prior to the
expiration date of the option or the expiration of 24 months after the
date of death, whichever is the shorter period, but only if and to the
extent the optionee was entitled to exercise the option at the date of
death and only by the person or persons to whom such optionee's rights
under the option shall pass by the optionee's will or by the laws of
descent and distribution of the state or country of domicile at the
time of death.
(D) Termination Because of Retirement. Unless otherwise
determined by the Board of Directors, in the event of the retirement
of an optionee who is an employee of the Company, the option may be
exercised at any time prior to the expiration date of the option or
the expiration of 24 months after the employee's retirement date,
whichever is the shorter period, but only if and to the extent the
optionee was entitled to exercise the option on the retirement date.
For purposes of this Plan, the term "retirement" means an employee's
termination of employment with the Company after completing at least
five years of service (including service with companies acquired by
the Company less than five years prior to the retirement date) and
attaining age 60.
(E) For Cause. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of
Directors, if an optionee is terminated for cause or resigns in lieu
of dismissal, any option granted hereunder shall be deemed to have
terminated as of the time of the first act that
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led or would have led to the termination for cause or resignation in
lieu of dismissal, and such optionee shall thereupon have no right to
purchase any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of such
option, and any such exercise shall be null and void. Termination for
"cause" shall include: (i) the violation by the optionee of any
reasonable rule or policy of the Company that results in damage to the
Company or which, after notice to do so, the optionee fails to correct
within a reasonable time; (ii) any willful misconduct or gross
negligence by the optionee in the responsibilities assigned to him or
her; (iii) any willful failure to perform his or her job as required
to meet the objectives of the Company; (iv) any wrongful conduct of an
optionee that has an adverse impact on the Company or that constitutes
a misappropriation of the assets of the Company; (v) unauthorized
disclosure of confidential information; or (vi) the optionee's
performing services for any other company or person that competes with
the Company while he or she is employed by or provides services to the
Company, without the written approval of the chief executive officer
of the Company. "Resignation in lieu of dismissal" shall mean a
resignation by an optionee of employment with or service to the
Company if (i) the Company has given prior notice to such optionee of
its intent to dismiss the optionee for circumstances that constitute
cause, or (ii) within two months of the optionee's resignation, the
chief operating officer or the chief executive officer of the Company
or the Board of Directors determines, which determination shall be
final and binding, that such resignation was related to an act that
would have led to a termination for cause.
(F) Amendment of Exercise Period Applicable to Termination.
The Board of Directors, at the time of grant or, with respect to an
option that is not an Incentive Stock Option, at any time thereafter,
may extend the foregoing exercise periods any length of time not
longer than the original expiration date of the option, and may
increase the portion of an option that is exercisable, subject to such
terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may determine.
(G) Failure to Exercise Option. To the extent that the
option of any deceased optionee or of any optionee whose employment or
service terminates is not exercised within the applicable period, all
further rights to purchase shares pursuant to such option shall cease
and terminate.
(H) Transfers; Leaves. For purposes of this Section 6(a), a
transfer of employment or other relationship between or among the
Company and/or any of its subsidiaries shall not be deemed to
constitute a termination of employment or other cessation of
relationship with the Company or any of its subsidiaries. For purposes
of this Section 6(a), unless otherwise determined by the Board of
Directors, employment shall be deemed to continue while the optionee
is on military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence
(as determined by the Board of Directors) in accordance with the
policies of the Company.
(I) Holding Period. Unless otherwise determined by the Board
of Directors, with respect to any person subject to Section 16 of the
Exchange Act, at least six months must elapse between the date of
grant of the option and the date on which the shares of Common Stock
acquired on exercise of the option are sold.
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(J) Modification of Options. Subject to the requirements of
Section 422 of the Code (with respect to Incentive Stock Options) and
to the terms and conditions and within the limitations of the Plan,
the Board of Directors may modify or amend outstanding options granted
under the Plan. The modification or amendment of an outstanding option
shall not, without the consent of the optionee, impair or diminish any
of his or her rights or any of the obligations of the Company under
such option. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, no outstanding
option shall be terminated without the consent of the optionee. Unless
the optionee agrees otherwise, any changes or adjustments made to
outstanding Incentive Stock Options granted under this Plan shall be
made in such a manner so as not to constitute a "modification," as
defined in Section 425(h) of the Code, and so as not to cause any
Incentive Stock Option issued hereunder to fail to continue to qualify
as an Incentive Stock Option as defined in Section 422(b) of the Code.
(v) Purchase of Shares. Unless the Board of Directors determines
otherwise, shares may be acquired pursuant to an option granted under the
Plan only upon receipt by the Company of notice in writing from the
optionee of the optionee's intention to exercise, specifying the number of
shares as to which the optionee desires to exercise the option and the date
on which the optionee desires to complete the transaction, and if required
in order to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, containing
a representation that it is the optionee's present intention to acquire the
shares for investment and not with a view to distribution. Unless the Board
of Directors determines otherwise, on or before the date specified for
completion of the purchase of shares pursuant to an option, the optionee
must have paid the Company the full purchase price of such shares in cash
(including, with the consent of the Board of Directors, cash that may be
the proceeds of a loan from the Company (provided that, with respect to an
Incentive Stock Option, such loan is approved at the time of option grant))
or, with the consent of the Board of Directors, in whole or in part, in
Common Stock of the Company valued at fair market value, restricted stock,
performance units or other contingent awards denominated in either stock or
cash, promissory notes and other forms of consideration. The fair market
value of Common Stock provided in payment of the purchase price shall be
determined by the Board of Directors. If the Common Stock of the Company is
not publicly traded on the date the option is exercised, the Board of
Directors may consider any valuation methods it deems appropriate and may,
but is not required to, obtain one or more independent appraisals of the
Company. If the Common Stock of the Company is publicly traded on the date
the option is exercised, the fair market value of Common Stock provided in
payment of the purchase price shall be the closing price of the Common
Stock as reported in The Wall Street Journal on the last trading day
preceding the date the option is exercised, or such other reported value of
the Common Stock as shall be specified by the Board of Directors. No shares
shall be issued until full payment for the shares has been made. With the
consent of the Board of Directors (which, in the case of an Incentive Stock
Option, shall be given only at the time of option grant), an optionee may
request the Company to apply automatically the shares to be received upon
the exercise of a portion of a stock option (even though stock certificates
have not yet been issued) to satisfy the purchase price for additional
portions of the option. Each optionee who has exercised an option shall
immediately upon notification of the amount due, if any, pay to the Company
in cash amounts necessary to satisfy any applicable federal, state and
local tax withholding requirements. If additional withholding is or becomes
required beyond any amount deposited before delivery of the certificates,
the optionee shall pay such amount to the Company on demand. If the
optionee fails to pay the amount demanded, the Company may withhold that
amount from other amounts payable by the Company
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to the optionee, including salary, subject to applicable law. With the
consent of the Board of Directors an optionee may satisfy this obligation,
in whole or in part, by having the Company withhold from the shares to be
issued upon the exercise that number of shares that would satisfy the
withholding amount due or by delivering to the Company Common Stock to
satisfy the withholding amount. Upon the exercise of an option, the number
of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan shall be reduced by the
number of shares issued upon exercise of the option.
(vi) Restrictions. Shares issued on exercise of options granted
under the Plan may be subject to restrictions on transfer, repurchase
rights, or other restrictions as determined by the Board of Directors.
(b) Incentive Stock Options. Incentive Stock Options shall be subject
to the following additional terms and conditions:
(i) Limitation on Amount of Grants. No employee may be granted
Incentive Stock Options under the Plan if the aggregate fair market value,
on the date of grant, of the Common Stock with respect to which Incentive
Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by that employee during
any calendar year under the Plan and under all incentive stock option plans
(within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code) of the Company or any
parent or subsidiary of the Company exceeds $100,000.
(ii) Limitations on Grants to 10 Percent Shareholders. An
Incentive Stock Option may be granted under the Plan to an employee
possessing more than 10 percent of the total combined voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company or of any parent or subsidiary of the
Company only if the option price is at least 110 percent of the fair market
value, as described in Section 6(b)(iv), of the Common Stock subject to the
option on the date it is granted and the option by its terms is not
exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date it is granted.
(iii) Duration of Options. Subject to Sections 6(a)(ii) and
6(b)(ii), Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan shall continue in
effect for the period fixed by the Board of Directors, except that no
Incentive Stock Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of 10
years from the date it is granted.
(iv) Option Price. The option price per share shall be determined
by the Board of Directors at the time of grant. Except as provided in
Section 6(b)(ii), the option price shall not be less than 100 percent of
the fair market value of the Common Stock covered by the Incentive Stock
Option at the date the option is granted. The fair market value shall be
determined by the Board of Directors. If the Common Stock of the Company is
not publicly traded on the date the option is granted, the Board of
Directors may consider any valuation methods it deems appropriate and may,
but is not required to, obtain one or more independent appraisals of the
Company. If the Common Stock of the Company is publicly traded on the date
the option is exercised, the fair market value shall be deemed to be the
closing price of the Common Stock as reported in The Wall Street Journal on
the day preceding the date the option is granted, or, if there has been no
sale on that date, on the last preceding date on which a sale occurred or
such other value of the Common Stock as shall be specified by the Board of
Directors.
(v) Limitation on Time of Grant. No Incentive Stock Option shall
be granted on or after the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the
Plan.
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(vi) Conversion of Incentive Stock Options. The Board of
Directors may at any time without the consent of the optionee convert an
Incentive Stock Option to a Non-Statutory Stock Option.
(c) Non-Statutory Stock Options. Non-Statutory Stock Options shall be
subject to the following terms and conditions in addition to those set forth in
Section 6(a) above:
(i) Option Price. The option price for Non-Statutory Stock
Options shall be determined by the Board of Directors at the time of grant
and may be any amount determined by the Board of Directors.
(ii) Duration of Options. Non-Statutory Stock Options granted
under the Plan shall continue in effect for the period fixed by the Board
of Directors.
7. Stock Bonuses. The Board of Directors may award shares under the Plan as
stock bonuses. Shares awarded as a bonus shall be subject to the terms,
conditions, and restrictions determined by the Board of Directors. The
restrictions may include restrictions concerning transferability and forfeiture
of the shares awarded, together with such other restrictions as may be
determined by the Board of Directors. If shares are subject to forfeiture, all
dividends or other distributions paid by the Company with respect to the shares
shall be retained by the Company until the shares are no longer subject to
forfeiture, at which time all accumulated amounts shall be paid to the
recipient. The Board of Directors may require the recipient to sign an agreement
as a condition of the award, but may not require the recipient to pay any
monetary consideration other than amounts necessary to satisfy tax withholding
requirements. The agreement may contain any terms, conditions, restrictions,
representations and warranties required by the Board of Directors. The
certificates representing the shares awarded shall bear any legends required by
the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors,
shares awarded as a stock bonus to an officer may not be sold until six months
after the date of the award. The Company may require any recipient of a stock
bonus to pay to the Company in cash upon demand amounts necessary to satisfy any
applicable federal, state or local tax withholding requirements. If the
recipient fails to pay the amount demanded, the Company may withhold that amount
from other amounts payable by the Company to the recipient, including salary or
fees for services, subject to applicable law. With the consent of the Board of
Directors, a recipient may deliver Common Stock to the Company to satisfy this
withholding obligation. Upon the issuance of a stock bonus, the number of shares
reserved for issuance under the Plan shall be reduced by the number of shares
issued.
8. Restricted Stock. The Board of Directors may issue shares under the Plan
for such consideration (including promissory notes and services) as determined
by the Board of Directors. Shares issued under the Plan shall be subject to the
terms, conditions and restrictions determined by the Board of Directors. The
restrictions may include restrictions concerning transferability, repurchase by
the Company and forfeiture of the shares issued, together with such other
restrictions as may be determined by the Board of Directors. If shares are
subject to forfeiture or repurchase by the Company, all dividends or other
distributions paid by the Company with respect to the shares shall be retained
by the Company until the shares are no longer subject to forfeiture or
repurchase, at which time all accumulated amounts shall be paid to the
recipient. All Common Stock issued pursuant to this Section 8 shall be subject
to a purchase agreement, which shall be executed by the Company and the
prospective recipient of the shares prior to the delivery of certificates
representing such shares to the recipient. The purchase agreement may contain
any terms, conditions, restrictions, representations and warranties required by
the Board of Directors. The certificates representing the shares shall bear any
legends required by the Board of
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Directors. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, shares issued
under this Section 8 to an officer may not be sold until six months after the
shares are issued. The Company may require any purchaser of restricted stock to
pay to the Company in cash upon demand amounts necessary to satisfy any
applicable federal, state or local tax withholding requirements. If the
purchaser fails to pay the amount demanded, the Company may withhold that amount
from other amounts payable by the Company to the purchaser, including salary,
subject to applicable law. With the consent of the Board of Directors, a
purchaser may deliver Common Stock to the Company to satisfy this withholding
obligation. Upon the issuance of restricted stock, the number of shares reserved
for issuance under the Plan shall be reduced by the number of shares issued.
9. Stock Appreciation Rights.
(a) Grant. Stock appreciation rights may be granted under the Plan by
the Board of Directors, subject to such rules, terms, and conditions as the
Board of Directors prescribes.
(b) Exercise.
(i) Each stock appreciation right shall entitle the holder, upon
exercise, to receive from the Company in exchange therefor an amount equal
in value to the excess of the fair market value on the date of exercise of
one share of Common Stock of the Company over its fair market value on the
date of grant (or, in the case of a stock appreciation right granted in
connection with an option, the excess of the fair market value of one share
of Common Stock of the Company over the option price per share under the
option to which the stock appreciation right relates), multiplied by the
number of shares covered by the stock appreciation right or the option, or
portion thereof, that is surrendered. No stock appreciation right shall be
exercisable at a time that the amount determined under this subparagraph is
negative. Payment by the Company upon exercise of a stock appreciation
right may be made in Common Stock valued at fair market value, in cash, or
partly in Common Stock and partly in cash, all as determined by the Board
of Directors.
(ii) A stock appreciation right shall be exercisable only at the
time or times established by the Board of Directors. If a stock
appreciation right is granted in connection with an option, the following
rules shall apply: (1) the stock appreciation right shall be exercisable
only to the extent and on the same conditions that the related option could
be exercised; (2) the stock appreciation rights shall be exercisable only
when the fair market value of the stock exceeds the option price of the
related option; (3) the stock appreciation right shall be for no more than
100 percent of the excess of the fair market value of the stock at the time
of exercise over the option price; (4) upon exercise of the stock
appreciation right, the option or portion thereof to which the stock
appreciation right relates terminates; and (5) upon exercise of the option,
the related stock appreciation right or portion thereof terminates. Unless
otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, no stock appreciation right
granted to an officer or director may be exercised during the first six
months following the date it is granted.
(iii) The Board of Directors may withdraw any stock appreciation
right granted under the Plan at any time and may impose any conditions upon
the exercise of a stock appreciation right or adopt rules and regulations
from time to time affecting the rights of holders of stock appreciation
rights. Such rules and regulations may govern the right to exercise stock
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appreciation rights granted prior to adoption or amendment of such rules
and regulations as well as stock appreciation rights granted thereafter.
(iv) For purposes of this Section 9, the fair market value of the
Common Stock shall be determined as of the date the stock appreciation
right is exercised, under the methods set forth in Section 6(b)(iv).
(v) No fractional shares shall be issued upon exercise of a stock
appreciation right. In lieu thereof, cash may be paid in an amount equal to
the value of the fraction or, if the Board of Directors shall determine,
the number of shares may be rounded downward to the next whole share.
(vi) Each stock appreciation right granted in connection with an
Incentive Stock Option and, unless otherwise determined by the Board of
Directors, each other stock appreciation right granted under the Plan by
its terms shall be nonassignable and nontransferable by the holder, either
voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or by the laws of
descent and distribution of the state or country of the holder's domicile
at the time of death, and each stock appreciation right by its terms shall
be exercisable during the holder's lifetime only by the holder; provided,
however, that a stock appreciation right not granted in connection with an
Incentive Stock Option shall also be transferable pursuant to a qualified
domestic relations order, as defined under the Code or Title I of ERISA.
(vii) Each participant who has exercised a stock appreciation
right shall, upon notification of the amount due, pay to the Company in
cash amounts necessary to satisfy any applicable federal, state and local
tax withholding requirements. If the participant fails to pay the amount
demanded, the Company may withhold that amount from other amounts payable
by the Company to the participant including salary, subject to applicable
law. With the consent of the Board of Directors a participant may satisfy
this obligation, in whole or in part, by having the Company withhold from
any shares to be issued upon the exercise that number of shares that would
satisfy the withholding amount due or by delivering Common Stock to the
Company to satisfy the withholding amount.
(viii) Upon the exercise of a stock appreciation right for
shares, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan shall be
reduced by the number of shares issued. Cash payments of stock appreciation
rights shall not reduce the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for
issuance under the Plan.
10. Cash Bonus Rights.
(a) Grant. The Board of Directors may grant cash bonus rights under
the Plan in connection with (i) options granted or previously granted, (ii)
stock appreciation rights granted or previously granted, (iii) stock bonuses
awarded or previously awarded and (iv) shares sold or previously sold under the
Plan. Cash bonus rights will be subject to rules, terms and conditions as the
Board of Directors may prescribe. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of
Directors, each cash bonus right granted under the Plan by its terms shall be
nonassignable and nontransferable by the holder, either voluntarily or by
operation of law, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution of
the state or country of the holder's domicile at the time of death or pursuant
to a qualified domestic relations order,
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as defined under the Code or Title I of ERISA. The payment of a cash bonus shall
not reduce the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the
Plan.
(b) Cash Bonus Rights in Connection With Options. A cash bonus right
granted in connection with an option will entitle an optionee to a cash bonus
when the related option is exercised (or terminates in connection with the
exercise of a stock appreciation right related to the option) in whole or in
part if, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, the bonus right will
result in a tax deduction that the Company has sufficient taxable income to use.
If an optionee purchases shares upon exercise of an option and does not exercise
a related stock appreciation right, the amount of the bonus, if any, shall be
determined by multiplying the excess of the total fair market value of the
shares to be acquired upon the exercise over the total option price for the
shares by the applicable bonus percentage. If the optionee exercises a related
stock appreciation right in connection with the termination of an option, the
amount of the bonus, if any, shall be determined by multiplying the total fair
market value of the shares and cash received pursuant to the exercise of the
stock appreciation right by the applicable bonus percentage. The bonus
percentage applicable to a bonus right, including a previously granted bonus
right, may be changed from time to time at the sole discretion of the Board of
Directors but shall in no event exceed 75 percent.
(c) Cash Bonus Rights in Connection With Stock Bonus. A cash bonus
right granted in connection with a stock bonus will entitle the recipient to a
cash bonus payable when the stock bonus is awarded or restrictions, if any, to
which the stock is subject lapse. If bonus stock awarded is subject to
restrictions and is repurchased by the Company or forfeited by the holder, the
cash bonus right granted in connection with the stock bonus shall terminate and
may not be exercised. The amount and timing of payment of a cash bonus shall be
determined by the Board of Directors.
(d) Cash Bonus Rights in Connection With Stock Purchases. A cash bonus
right granted in connection with the purchase of stock pursuant to Section 8
will entitle the recipient to a cash bonus when the shares are purchased or
restrictions, if any, to which the stock is subject lapse. Any cash bonus right
granted in connection with shares purchased pursuant to Section 8 shall
terminate and may not be exercised in the event the shares are repurchased by
the Company or forfeited by the holder pursuant to applicable restrictions. The
amount of any cash bonus to be awarded and timing of payment of a cash bonus
shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
(e) Taxes. The Company shall withhold from any cash bonus paid
pursuant to Section 10 the amount necessary to satisfy any applicable federal,
state and local withholding requirements.
11. Performance Units. The Board of Directors may grant performance units
consisting of monetary units which may be earned in whole or in part if the
Company achieves certain goals established by the Board of Directors over a
designated period of time, but not in any event more than 10 years. The goals
established by the Board of Directors may include earnings per share, return on
shareholders' equity, return on invested capital, and such other goals as may be
established by the Board of Directors. In the event that the minimum performance
goal established by the Board of Directors is not achieved at the conclusion of
a period, no payment shall be made to the participants. In the event the maximum
corporate goal is achieved, 100 percent of the monetary value of the performance
units shall be paid to or vested in the participants. Partial achievement of the
maximum goal may result in a payment or vesting corresponding to the degree of
achievement as determined by the Board of Directors. Payment of an award earned
may be in cash or in Common Stock or in a combination of both, and may be made
when earned, or vested and deferred, as the Board of Directors determines.
Deferred awards shall earn interest on the terms and at a rate determined by the
Board of Directors. Unless otherwise determined by the
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Board of Directors, each performance unit granted under the Plan by its terms
shall be nonassignable and nontransferable by the holder, either voluntarily or
by operation of law, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution
of the state or country of the holder's domicile at the time of death. Each
participant who has been awarded a performance unit shall, upon notification of
the amount due, pay to the Company in cash amounts necessary to satisfy any
applicable federal, state and local tax withholding requirements. If the
participant fails to pay the amount demanded, the Company may withhold that
amount from other amounts payable by the Company to the participant, including
salary or fees for services, subject to applicable law. With the consent of the
Board of Directors a participant may satisfy this obligation, in whole or in
part, by having the Company withhold from any shares to be issued that number of
shares that would satisfy the withholding amount due or by delivering Common
Stock to the Company to satisfy the withholding amount. The payment of a
performance unit in cash shall not reduce the number of shares of Common Stock
reserved for issuance under the Plan. The number of shares reserved for issuance
under the Plan shall be reduced by the number of shares issued upon payment of
an award.
12. Foreign Qualified Grants. Awards under the Plan may be granted to such
officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and such other
persons described in Section 1 residing in foreign jurisdictions as the Board of
Directors may determine from time to time. The Board of Directors may adopt such
supplements to the Plan as may be necessary to comply with the applicable laws
of such foreign jurisdictions and to afford participants favorable treatment
under such laws; provided, however, that no award shall be granted under any
such supplement with terms which are more beneficial to the participants than
the terms permitted by the Plan.
13. Changes in Capital Structure.
(a) Stock Splits; Stock Dividends. If the outstanding Common Stock of
the Company is hereafter increased or decreased or changed into or exchanged for
a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company by
reason of any stock split, combination of shares or dividend payable in shares,
recapitalization or reclassification appropriate adjustment shall be made by the
Board of Directors in the number and kind of shares available for grants under
the Plan. In addition, the Board of Directors shall make appropriate adjustment
in the number and kind of shares as to which outstanding options, or portions
thereof then unexercised, shall be exercisable, so that the optionee's
proportionate interest before and after the occurrence of the event is
maintained. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall have no
obligation to effect any adjustment that would or might result in the issuance
of fractional shares, and any fractional shares resulting from any adjustment
may be disregarded or provided for in any manner determined by the Board of
Directors. Any such adjustments made by the Board of Directors shall be
conclusive.
(b) Mergers, Reorganizations, Etc. In the event of a merger,
consolidation, plan of exchange, acquisition of property or stock, separation,
reorganization or liquidation to which the Company or a subsidiary is a party or
a sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets (each, a
"Transaction"), the Board of Directors shall, in its sole discretion and to the
extent possible under the structure of the Transaction, select one of the
following alternatives for treating outstanding options under the Plan:
(i) Outstanding options shall remain in effect in accordance with
their terms.
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(ii) Outstanding options shall be converted into options to
purchase stock in the corporation that is the surviving or acquiring
corporation in the Transaction. The amount, type of securities subject
thereto and exercise price of the converted options shall be determined by
the Board of Directors of the Company, taking into account the relative
values of the companies involved in the Transaction and the exchange rate,
if any, used in determining shares of the surviving corporation to be
issued to holders of shares of the Company. Unless otherwise determined by
the Board of Directors, the converted options shall be vested only to the
extent that the vesting requirements relating to options granted hereunder
have been satisfied.
(iii) The Board of Directors shall provide a 30-day period prior
to the consummation of the Transaction during which outstanding options may
be exercised to the extent then exercisable, and upon the expiration of
such 30-day period, all unexercised options shall immediately terminate.
The Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, accelerate the
exercisability of options so that they are exercisable in full during such
30-day period.
(c) Dissolution of the Company. In the event of the dissolution of the
Company, options shall be treated in accordance with Section 13(b)(iii).
(d) Rights Issued by Another Corporation. The Board of Directors may
also grant options, stock appreciation rights, performance units, stock bonuses
and cash bonuses and issue restricted stock under the Plan having terms,
conditions and provisions that vary from those specified in this Plan provided
that any such awards are granted in substitution for, or in connection with the
assumption of, existing options, stock appreciation rights, stock bonuses, cash
bonuses, restricted stock and performance units granted, awarded or issued by
another corporation and assumed or otherwise agreed to be provided for by the
Company pursuant to or by reason of a Transaction.
14. Amendment of Plan. The Board of Directors may at any time, and from
time to time, modify or amend the Plan in such respects as it shall deem
advisable because of changes in the law while the Plan is in effect or for any
other reason; provided that the approval of the Company's shareholders is
necessary within twelve months before or after the adoption by the Board of
Directors of any amendment that will: (a) increase the number of shares of
Common Stock to be reserved for the issuance of options under the Plan; (b)
permit the granting of stock options to a class of persons other than those now
permitted to receive stock options under the Plan; or (c) require shareholder
approval under applicable law, including Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.
Except as provided in Sections 6(a)(iv), 9, 10 and 13, however, no change in an
award already granted shall be made without the written consent of the holder of
such award.
15. Approvals. The obligations of the Company under the Plan may be subject
to the approval of state and federal authorities or agencies with jurisdiction
in the matter. The Company will use its best efforts to take steps required by
state or federal law or applicable regulations, including rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or quotations
service on which the Company's shares may then be listed, in connection with the
grants under the Plan. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Company shall not be
obligated to issue or deliver Common Stock under the Plan if such issuance or
delivery would violate applicable state or federal securities laws.
16. Employment and Service Rights. Nothing in the Plan or any award
pursuant to the Plan shall (i) confer upon any employee any right to be
continued in the employment of the Company or any subsidiary or interfere in any
way with the right of the Company or any subsidiary by whom such
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employee is employed to terminate such employee's employment at any time, for
any reason, with or without cause, or to decrease such employee's compensation
or benefits, or (ii) confer upon any person engaged by the Company any right to
be retained or employed by the Company or to the continuation, extension,
renewal, or modification of any compensation, contract, or arrangement with or
by the Company.
17. Rights as a Shareholder. The recipient of any award under the Plan
shall have no rights as a shareholder with respect to any Common Stock until the
date of issue to the recipient of a stock certificate for such shares. Except as
otherwise expressly provided in the Plan, no adjustment shall be made for
dividends or other rights for which the record date occurs prior to the date
such stock certificate is issued.
18. Securities Regulations. Shares of Common Stock shall not be issued with
respect to an option granted under the Plan unless the exercise of such option
and the issuance and delivery of such shares pursuant thereto shall comply with
all relevant provisions of law, including, without limitation, any applicable
state securities laws, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Exchange Act,
the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, applicable laws of foreign
countries and other jurisdictions and the requirements of any quotation service
or stock exchange on which the shares may then be listed, and shall be further
subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such
compliance, including the availability of an exemption from registration for the
issuance and sale of any shares hereunder. The inability of the Company to
obtain, from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, the authority deemed by
the Company's counsel to be necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of any
shares hereunder or the unavailability of an exemption from registration for the
issuance and sale of any shares hereunder shall relieve the Company of any
liability with respect of the nonissuance or sale of such shares as to which
such requisite authority shall not have been obtained. As a condition to the
exercise of an option, the Company may require the Optionee to represent and
warrant at the time of any such exercise that the shares of Common Stock are
being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or
distribute such shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a
representation is required by any relevant provision of the aforementioned laws.
The Company may place a stop-transfer order against any shares of Common Stock
on the official stock books and records of the Company, and a legend may be
stamped on stock certificates to the effect that the shares of Common Stock may
not be pledged, sold or otherwise transferred unless an opinion of counsel is
provided (concurred in by counsel for the Company) stating that such transfer is
not in violation of any applicable law or regulation. The Board of Directors may
also require such other action or agreement by the optionees as may from time to
time be necessary to comply with the federal and state securities laws. THIS
PROVISION SHALL NOT OBLIGATE THE COMPANY TO UNDERTAKE REGISTRATION OF THE
OPTIONS OR STOCK THEREUNDER.
1999 Stock Incentive Plan adopted by the Board of Directors on July 30, 1999.
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PROXY
PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS, INC.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, October 12, 1999
PROXY SOLICITED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PROXY
The undersigned hereby appoints Donald A. Wright and Nick A. Gerde, and
each of them, proxies with power of substitution to vote on behalf of the
undersigned all shares that the undersigned may be entitled to vote at the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. (the
"Company"), on October 12, 1999, and any adjournments of that meeting, with all
powers that the undersigned would possess, if personally present, with respect
to the following:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS:
[_] FOR all nominees except as marked to the contrary below.
[_] WITHOUT AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed below.
(Instructions: To withhold authority to vote for any individual, strike a
line through the nominee's name below.)
Allen W. Dahl, Werner Hafelfinger, Dale L. Rasmussen,
Robert M. Stemmler, William A. Wheeler and, Donald A. Wright
2. APPROVAL OF THE 1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN:
[_] FOR [_] AGAINST [_] ABSTENTION
3. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS:
[_] FOR [_] AGAINST [_] ABSTENTION
4. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR
ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE MEETING. A MAJORITY OF THE PROXIES OR SUBSTITUTES
AT THE MEETING MAY EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS GRANTED BY THIS PROXY.
(Continued and to be signed on the other side)
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The shares represented by this proxy will be voted as specified on the front of
this proxy, but if no specification is made, this proxy will be voted (1) FOR
the election of the six identified nominees as directors; (2) FOR the approval
of the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan; and (3) FOR the ratification of the
appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditors. The proxies may
vote in their discretion as to other matters that may come before this meeting.
No. of Shares: ______ Date: ________, 1999
_________________________________________
Signature or Signatures
Please date and sign above as your name is
printed to the left of the signature line,
including designation as executor, trust,
etc., if applicable. A corporation must be
signed for by the president or other
authorized officer.
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. will
be held at the West Coast Wenatchee
Convention Center, located at 121 North
Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, Washington,
on October 12, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific
Daylight Time.
Please Note: Any shares of stock of the Company held in the name of
fiduciaries, custodians or brokerage houses for the benefit of their clients
may only be voted by the fiduciary, custodian or brokerage house itself. The
beneficial owner may not directly vote or appoint a proxy to vote the shares
and must instruct the person or entity in whose name the shares are held how to
vote the shares held for the beneficial owner. Therefore, if any shares of
stock of the Company are held in "street name" by a brokerage house, only the
brokerage house, at the instructions of its client, may vote or appoint a proxy
to vote the shares.
