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MEDIA LOGIC, INC.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING IN LIEU OF
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
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Notice is hereby given that the Special Meeting in Lieu of Annual Meeting
(the "Meeting") of Stockholders of Media Logic, Inc. (the "Company") will be
held at the Holiday Inn located at 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield,
Massachusetts, on Thursday, September 11, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., local time, to
consider and act upon the following matters:
1. A proposal to set the number of directors of the Company at seven (7) and to
elect two Class II directors of the Company, each to hold office for a
three-year term.
2. To consider and act upon a proposal to amend and restate the Company's
Restated Articles of Organization to authorize 5,000,000 shares of a new
class of $.01 par value Preferred Stock to be issuable on terms to be
determined by the Board of Directors.
3. A proposal to ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as independent
public accountants of the Company.
4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or
any adjournments thereof, including but not limited to the adjournment of
the Meeting for purposes of soliciting additional proxies to achieve a
quorum or to obtain an affirmative vote on a proposal.
Stockholders of record at the close of business on July 17, 1997, are
entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting and any adjourned sessions
thereof. All stockholders are cordially invited to attend the Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Paul M. O'Brien
CLERK
Plainville, Massachusetts
August 11, 1997
WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE,
DATE, SIGN AND MAIL THE ENCLOSED PROXY, WHICH IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, AND PROMPTLY RETURN IT IN THE PREADDRESSED ENVELOPE
PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY WITHDRAW ANY PROXY
GIVEN BY YOU AND VOTE YOUR SHARES IN PERSON.
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MEDIA LOGIC, INC.
310 SOUTH STREET
PLAINVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02762
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PROXY STATEMENT
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This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation by the
Board of Directors of MEDIA LOGIC, INC. (the "Company") of proxies for use at
the Special Meeting in Lieu of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meeting") to
be held on September 11, 1997, and at any adjourned session thereof. This proxy
statement was first mailed to stockholders on or about August 11, 1997.
All solicitation expenses, including costs of preparing, assembling and
mailing proxy material, will be borne by the Company. In addition, the Company
will reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners
of Common Stock of the Company for their expenses in forwarding proxy material
to such beneficial owners. Solicitation of proxies by mail may be supplemented
by telephone, telegram, telex and personal solicitation by the directors,
officers or employees of the Company. No additional compensation will be paid
for such solicitations.
The close of business on July 17, 1997 has been established as the record
date for determining the stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the
Meeting and at any adjournments thereof. As of the record date, there were
issued and outstanding and entitled to vote 6,320,909 shares of common stock of
the Company, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock"). Holders of shares of
Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share owned at the record date on
all matters to come before the Meeting and any adjournments thereof. The
presence in person or by proxy of holders of a majority of the shares of Common
Stock entitled to vote at the Meeting constitutes a quorum for the transaction
of business.
Any proxy may be revoked at any time before it is voted by written notice,
received by the Clerk of the Company at least 24 hours prior to the Meeting; but
if not so revoked, the shares represented by such proxy will be voted. All
proxies will be voted in accordance with the instructions contained therein. If
no choice is specified for one or more proposals in a proxy submitted by or on
behalf of a stockholder, the shares represented by such proxy will be voted FOR
the nominees for director, FOR items 2 and 3 above and in the discretion of the
proxy holders on any adjournments of the Meeting or with respect to any other
proposals which may properly come before the Meeting. Broker non-votes and
proxies that withhold authority to vote for election as a director or that
reflect abstentions will be deemed present for the purpose of determining the
presence of a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of
two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the
Meeting is required to approve proposal 2 to amend and restate the Company's
Restated Articles of Organization to authorize a new class of preferred stock.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the total number of shares voted either
for or against each proposal at the Meeting is required to approve the proposal.
With respect to the tabulation of votes on any matter, abstentions and non-votes
have no effect on the vote.
Any decision to adjourn the meeting would be made by a vote of the holders
of shares of the Company's Common Stock present in person or by proxy at the
Meeting. It is the intention of the persons named in the proxy, unless otherwise
specifically instructed in the proxy, to vote in favor of adjournment if a
quorum is not present. If a quorum is present, but insufficient votes have been
cast in favor of a proposal to approve it, proxies will be voted in favor of
adjournment only if the Board of Directors determines that adjournment and the
additional solicitation of proxies is reasonable and in the best interests of
stockholders. In making this determination the Board would consider the nature
of the proposal; the votes already cast as a percentage of the vote required;
the percentage of negative votes cast; and the nature of any further
solicitation that might be made.
The Board of Directors does not know of any matters which will be brought
before the Meeting other than those matters specifically set forth in the notice
of Meeting (the "Notice") and the possible adjournment of the Meeting for
purposes of soliciting additional proxies to achieve a quorum or to obtain an
affirmative vote on a proposal. However, if any other matter properly comes
before the Meeting, it is intended that the persons named in the enclosed form
of Proxy, or their substitute acting thereunder, will vote on such matter in
accordance with their best judgement.
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SHARE OWNERSHIP
The following table sets forth certain information as of July 21, 1997
concerning the ownership of Common Stock by each Stockholder known by the
Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of its outstanding shares of
Common Stock, each current member of the Board of Directors, each executive
officer named in the Summary Compensation Table hereof, and all current
directors and executive officers as a group.
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SHARES
BENEFICIALLY OWNED (1)
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NAME AND ADDRESS** NUMBER PERCENT
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Raymond Leclerc 1,168,300 17.7%
310 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762
David R. Lennox 770,800(2)(3) 11.7%
65 Summer Street
Sheldonville, MA 02070
Digital Media & Communications 656,250(4) 9.1%
101 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
F.T.S. Worldwide Corp. 531,250(5) 7.5%
24 Route de Malagnou
1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Klaus J. Peter 383,700(6) 5.8%
53 South Street
So. Natick, MA 01760
Paul M. O'Brien 169,500(7) 2.5%
William E. Davis 157,000(8) 2.3%
Francis S. Wyman 49,921(9) *
Joseph L. Mitchell 10,517(10) *
B. Edward Fitzgibbons 16,666(11) *
All executive officers and directors as a group (6 persons) 1,571,904(12) 22.7%
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* Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1% of the Company's outstanding
shares of Common Stock.
** Addresses are given for beneficial owners of more than 5% of the outstanding
Common Stock only.
(1) The number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding on July 21,
1997 was 6,592,921. The calculation of percentage ownership for each listed
beneficial owner is based upon the number of shares of Common Stock issued
and outstanding at July 21, 1997, plus shares of Common Stock subject to
options held by such person at July 21, 1997 and exercisable within 60 days
thereafter, and shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of
subordinated convertible debentures ("Debentures") issued in the Company's
March 1997 financing. The persons and entities named in the table have sole
voting and investment power with respect to all shares shown as beneficially
owned by them, except as noted below.
(2) Includes 18,400 shares held in trust for Mr. Lennox's minor son.
(3) This information is based solely on Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and dated February 13, 1997.
(4) Includes 656,250 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of
Debentures (assuming conversion of such Debentures at the conversion price
in effect on July 21, 1997). Advent International Corporation is an
investment advisory firm. ACFS Limited Partnership ("ACFS") and Advent
International Limited Partnership ("AILP") are venture capital investment
funds, the general partner of which is Advent. AILP is the general partner
of Digital Media & Communications Limited Partnership ("Digital"), a venture
capital investment fund. This information is based solely on a Schedule 13D
filed jointly by Advent, ACFS, AILP, and Digital with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, dated April 4, 1997.
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(5) Shares issuable upon conversion of Debentures (assuming conversion of such
Debentures at the conversion price in effect on July 21, 1997).
(6) This information is based solely on Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission and dated February 6, 1997.
(7) Includes 133,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase
Common Stock.
(8) Includes 153,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase
Common Stock.
(9) Includes 9,921 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common
Stock.
(10) Includes 10,317 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common
Stock.
(11) Includes 10,666 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase Common
Stock.
(12) Includes 316,904 shares issuable upon exercise of options to purchase
Common Stock.
PROPOSAL I
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Section 50A of Chapter 156B of the Massachusetts General Laws provides for a
Board of Directors of such number as is fixed by the Directors, and which is
divided into three classes serving three-year terms. The Board of Directors has
fixed the number of Directors at seven(7). At the meeting the terms of the
members of Class II, Harold B. Shukovsky and Michael Salter, expire. Messrs.
Shukovsky and Salter are the only nominees for election as Class II Directors
for a term to expire at the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Salter was
elected in June 1997 by a majority of the Directors then in office to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Klaus J. Peter, for a term expiring in
1997.
Unless authority is withheld, it is the intention of the persons voting
under the enclosed proxy to vote such proxy in favor of the election of Messrs.
Shukovsky and Salter to be directors of the Company until the 2000 Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders and until their successors are elected and
qualified. The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock
present at the Meeting in person and by proxy is required for the election of
Messrs. Shukovsky and Salter.
The members of Class III, with a term expiring at the 1998 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, are Francis S. Wyman and Raymond Leclerc. The members of Class I,
with a term expiring at the 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, are Joseph L.
Mitchell, William Davis and a vacant seat to be filled by the Board of Directors
during Fiscal 1998.
The following table sets forth, with respect to the members of the Board of
Directors and management of the Company, (i) the name, age and length of service
as a director or executive officer, (ii) the principal occupation and business
experience of such person for at least the past five years, and (iii) the names
of certain other companies of which such person currently serves as a director
or executive officer.
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POSITION AND OFFICES
WITH THE COMPANY AND OTHER BUSINESS
NAME EXPERIENCE DURING LAST FIVE YEARS
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William E. Davis.............. Mr. Davis joined the Company in September 1994 as Chief Operating Officer and has been
Age 47 the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995 and President since
November 1995. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Davis was Vice President and General
Counsel to Steinway Musical Properties, Inc. from 1985 to 1994.
Joseph L. Mitchell............ Mr. Mitchell was elected a Director in October 1986. He is a member of the
Age 68 Massachusetts Bar and has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1957.
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POSITION AND OFFICES
WITH THE COMPANY AND OTHER BUSINESS
NAME EXPERIENCE DURING LAST FIVE YEARS
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Dr. Harold B. Shukovsky....... Mr. Shukovsky was elected a Director in October 1986. He was most recently a Senior
Age 56 Consulting Engineer with a division of Digital Equipment Corporation from which he
retired in May 1992.
Francis S. Wyman.............. Mr. Wyman was elected a Director in October 1986. He is a member of the Massachusetts
Age 61 Society of Accountants, has been engaged in public accounting since 1957, and since
1962 has operated his own accounting firm.
Raymond Leclerc............... Mr. Leclerc was elected a Director in October 1995. He is the founder of Ray Plastic,
Age 71 Inc. (1950) and Mylec, Inc. (1970). He was President and Chief Executive Officer for
both firms from inception until his retirement in 1989. He continues as a director in
both companies.
Michael Salter................ Mr. Salter was elected a Director in June 1997. He most recently served as Vice
Age 60 President/General Manager, Asia Pacific of EMC Corporation and President of EMC Japan.
He is currently acting as a consultant to companies in the data storage industry.
Paul M. O'Brien............... Mr. O'Brien joined the Company in September 1990 as Chief Financial Officer and was
Age 54 elected Vice President in 1993. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. O'Brien was Vice
President of Finance of Rosenthal Technic, N.A.
B. Edward Fitzgibbons......... Mr. Fitzgibbons joined the Company in April 1995 as Vice President of Sales. Prior to
Age 56 joining the Company, Mr. Fitzgibbons was Executive Vice President of Two Technologies
Inc. headquartered in Horsham, PA.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 ("Fiscal Year 1997"), the Board
held 6 meetings. During Fiscal Year 1997, each incumbent director attended at
least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board and the total number of
meetings held by all committees on which the individual director served.
The Audit Committee presently is composed of two directors: Harold B.
Shukovsky and Francis S. Wyman. Responsibilities of this committee include
engagement of independent auditors, review of audit fees, supervision of matters
relating to audit functions, review and setting of internal policies and
procedures regarding audits, accounting and other financial controls, and
reviewing related party transactions. The Audit Committee met one time during
Fiscal Year 1997.
The Compensation Committee presently is composed of four directors: Joseph
L. Mitchell, Harold B. Shukovsky, Francis S. Wyman and Raymond Leclerc.
Responsibilities of this committee include approval of remuneration arrangements
for executive officers of the Company, review and approval of compensation plans
relating to executive officers and directors, including grants of stock options
and other benefits under the Company's stock option plans, and general review of
the Company's employee compensation policies. None of the members of the
Compensation Committee has been an employee of the Company at any time and none
has any relationship with either the Company or the Company's officers requiring
disclosure under applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. During Fiscal Year 1997, the Compensation Committee met three times.
The Company does not have a standing Nominating Committee.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The table below sets forth certain compensation information for the fiscal
years ended 1997, 1996, and 1995 with respect to each person who served as an
Executive Officer of the Company who had a salary and bonus of at least $100,000
during Fiscal Year 1997.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
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LONG TERM
COMPENSATION
AWARDS
SECURITIES
NAME AND UNDERLYING ALL OTHER
PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY($) BONUS($)(1) OPTIONS (#) COMPENSATIONS($)(2)
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William E. Davis (3) 1997 200,000 0 0 4,632
Chief Executive Officer 1996 194,100 0 42,000 5,225
and President 1995 68,316 20,000 0 1,113
Paul M. O'Brien 1997 120,000 0 0 4,500
Vice President and Chief 1996 128,413 0 27,000 3,809
Financial Officer 1995 110,000 10,000 0 3,287
B. Edward Fitzgibbons (4) 1997 128,654 0 0 4,473
Vice President of Sales 1996 116,827 0 16,000 2,388
1995 0 0 0 0
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(1) Bonus payments for services rendered to the Company in Fiscal 1995 were paid
in Fiscal 1996.
(2) Numbers presented represent the Company's matching contributions under the
Company's 401(k) Plan for Fiscal Years 1997, 1996, and 1995.
(3) Mr. Davis joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in September 1994,
was elected Chief Executive Officer in April 1995, and elected President in
November 1995. See "Executive Employment Agreements".
(4) Mr. Fitzgibbons joined the Company in April 1995 as Vice President of Sales.
FISCAL YEAR END OPTION VALUES
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NUMBERS OF SECURITIES VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNDERLYING IN-THE MONEY OPTIONS
UNEXERCISED AT
OPTIONS AT 3/31/97(#) 3/31/97($)
EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/
NAME UNEXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE(1)
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William E. Davis 153,000/39,000 15,625/0
Paul M. O'Brien 133,000/9,000 187,500/0
B. Edward Fitzgibbons 10,666/5,334 2,500/1,250
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(1) Value is based on the closing sale price of the Common Stock as of March 31,
1997 ($2.25) minus the exercise price.
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company entered into a three-year employment agreement with William E.
Davis on September 30, 1994, pursuant to which the Company agreed to employ Mr.
Davis as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Davis received a base salary at an annual
rate of $135,000 through January 1, 1995, at which time, pursuant to such
employment agreement, the annual rate of such salary was increased to $150,000.
The employment agreement of
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Mr. Davis was amended in April 1995, at which time Mr. Davis assumed the
position of Chief Executive Officer of the company. Pursuant to such amended
employment agreement, which terminates March 31, 1998, the Company agreed to pay
Mr. Davis a base salary at an annual rate of $200,000. Additionally, Mr. Davis
may receive an annual bonus of cash and/or equity in an amount up to 100% of his
base salary to be determined by the Compensation Committee. No bonus was paid in
Fiscal Year 1997.
In April 1995, the Company entered into an amendment of the employment
agreement of Paul M. O'Brien, pursuant to which the Company agreed to employ Mr.
O'Brien as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through March 31, 1998.
The base salary for the term of the agreement was set at $120,000. Mr. O'Brien
is entitled to receive an annual bonus in cash and/or equity of the Company in
an amount of up to 50% of base salary, to be determined by the Compensation
Committee. No bonus was paid in Fiscal Year 1997.
Pursuant to their current employment agreements, each of Messrs. Davis and
O'Brien is entitled to severance pay in an amount equal to the greater of (a)
the remainder of his salary through the expiration of the employment contract or
(b) an amount equal to one full year of his then current salary if his
employment is terminated (i) by reason of death or disability, (ii) by the
Company for any reason other than cause, or (iii) by him for "Good Reason" (as
defined in such employee's employment agreement). Each of Messrs. Davis and
O'Brien is entitled to severance pay in the amount of one dollar less than three
times his "base amount" of compensation and benefits (as defined in Section 280G
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) if his employment is
terminated within one year of a "Change in Control" (as defined in such
employee's employment agreement).
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The Company pays non-employee directors $1,000 for attendance at each
meeting of the Board of Directors and $500 for attendance at meeting of Board
Committees. The Company also pays expenses for attendance at meetings of the
Board of Directors and committees thereof.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Based solely on a review of reports furnished to the Company or written
representations from the Company's directors and executive officers, the Company
believes that all reports required to be filed pursuant to Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 were filed timely by the Company's directors,
executive officers and ten percent holders during Fiscal Year 1997.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases its main facility in Plainville, Massachusetts, from D&K
Realty Trust (the "Trust"). Klaus J. Peter and David R. Lennox, both former
officers and directors of the Company and each the beneficial owner of more than
5% of the Company's Common Stock, are the beneficial owners of the Trust. In
April 1993, the Company entered into a revised lease with the Trust for a term
of fifteen (15) years and renewable for fifteen (15) years on the same terms. In
1992 the Company had an independent appraisal of the premises and, based on such
appraisal, the Company believes that the rental per square foot is comparable to
that of other facilities in the area and is reasonable and fair. Lease payments
by the Company to the Trust in Fiscal Year 1997 totaled approximately $83,400
and in the fiscal years ended March 31, 1996 and March 31, 1995 totaled
approximately $83,400 per year.
PROPOSAL 2
The Company's Board of Directors recommends that the shareholders consider
and approve a proposal to amend and restate the Company's Restated Articles of
Organization authorizing 5,000,000 shares of $.01 par value Preferred Stock (the
"Preferred Stock") to be issuable on terms to be determined by the Board.
The proposal calls for the authorization of a new class of Preferred Stock
consisting of 5,000,000 shares which may be issued in one or more series by vote
of the Board of Directors. If this proposal is approved by the shareholders, the
Board of Directors will be empowered, without the necessity of further action or
authorization
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by the shareholders (unless required in a specific case by applicable laws,
regulations or rules), to cause the Company to issue Preferred Stock from time
to time in one or more series, and to fix by resolution the preferences, voting
powers, qualifications, and special or relative rights or privileges of each
such series. Each series of Preferred Stock will rank senior to the Company's
Common Stock with respect to dividends and liquidation rights.
The adoption of the proposed amendment will increase the Company's financial
flexibility and allow management to pursue equity financing and other
transactions which management believes will enhance shareholder value. The Board
believes that the complexity of modern business financing and acquisition
transactions requires greater flexibility in the Company's capital structure
than now exists. The Preferred Stock will be available for issuance from time to
time as determined by the Board for any proper corporate purpose. Such purposes
could include, without limitation, issuance in public or private sales for cash
as a means of obtaining capital for use in the Company's business and
operations, issuance as part or all of the consideration required to be paid by
the Company for assets and services, and issuance to the Company's employees and
consultants as compensation. The Company does not presently have any plans,
agreements, understandings or arrangements that will or could result in the
issuance of any share of the Preferred Stock.
It is not possible to state the actual effect of the authorization of the
Preferred Stock upon the rights of holders of Common Stock until the Board
determines the respective rights of the holders of one or more series of
Preferred Stock. The effects of such issuance could include, however, (i)
reduction of the amount otherwise available for payments of dividends on Common
Stock if dividends are payable on the Preferred Stock, (ii) restrictions on
dividends on Common Stock if dividends on the Preferred Stock are in arrears,
(iii) dilution of the voting power of Common Stock if the Preferred Stock has
voting rights, and (iv) restriction of the rights of holders of Common Stock to
share in the Company's assets upon liquidation until satisfaction of any
liquidation preference granted to the holders of Preferred Stock.
The Board of Directors could also utilize shares of Preferred Stock in order
to adopt a shareholder rights plan (a so-called "poison pill"), which could have
the effect of discouraging or delaying a takeover of the Company. Massachusetts
law permits the issuance of classes of stock with voting rights under which a
vote of the holders of each class, voting separately, is required to approve a
merger. Shares of Preferred Stock could thus be issued to make approval of a
merger more difficult. The issuance of shares of Preferred Stock could also
increase the absolute cost of a merger or other takeover transaction. The
Company does not presently contemplate using any of the authorized shares of
Preferred Stock for such purposes.
If the amendment is authorized, the current "Description of Common Stock"
contained in Article 4 of the Company's Restated Articles of Organization will
be deleted and the provision included in Appendix A to this Proxy Statement will
be inserted.
THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE HOLDERS OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE MEETING IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE
PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A NEW CLASS OF PREFERRED STOCK, WITH ABSTENTIONS AND
BROKER NON-VOTES BEING TREATED AS VOTES AGAINST THE PROPOSAL.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" this proposal.
PROPOSAL 3
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANTS
Arthur Andersen LLP, independent certified public accountants, have been
auditors of the Company since 1991. The Board of Directors has recommended that
the stockholders ratify the reappointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as the
Company's auditors for the current fiscal year.
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A representative of Arthur Andersen LLP is expected to be present at the
Meeting, will have the opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to
do so, and will be available to answer any appropriate questions.
The Board of Directors recommends that the shareholders vote "FOR" the
proposal to ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP, and the enclosed
proxy will be so voted unless a contrary vote is indicated. In the event the
appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP should not be approved by the shareholders,
the Board of Directors will make another appointment to be effective at the
earliest possible time.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
The Board will make provision for presentation of proposals by shareholders
at the 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (or special meeting in lieu thereof)
provided such proposals are submitted by eligible shareholders who have complied
with the relevant regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such
proposals must be received by the Company no later than March 31, 1998, to be
considered for inclusion to the Company's proxy materials relating to that
meeting.
GENERAL
The management of the Company knows of no matter other than the foregoing to
be brought before the Meeting. However, the enclosed proxy gives discretionary
authority in the event any additional matters should be presented.
[SIG]
William E. Davis
PRESIDENT
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APPENDIX A
There shall be authorized a total of 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01
par value (the "Common Stock"), and 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.01
par value (the "Preferred Stock").
Each holder of Common Stock shall at every meeting of stockholders be
entitled to one vote in person or by proxy for each share of Common Stock held
by him. The holders of the Common Stock shall be entitled to such dividends as
may from time to time be declared by the Board of Directors out of any funds
legally available for the declaration of dividends, subject to any provisions of
these Articles of Organization, as amended from time to time, and subject to the
relative rights and preferences of any shares of Preferred Stock authorized and
issued hereunder. No share of Common Stock shall entitle its holder to have any
preemptive right in or preemptive right to subscribe to any additional shares of
Common Stock or any shares of any other class of stock which may at any time be
authorized or issued, or any bonds, debentures or other securities convertible
into shares of stock of any class of the Company, or options or warrants
carrying rights to purchase such shares or securities.
The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by
law and the provisions of this Article 4, to provide the issuance of the shares
of Preferred Stock, with or without series, and, by filing a certificate
pursuant to the applicable law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the
"Certificate of Designation"), to establish from time to time the number of
shares to be included in each such series and to fix the designation,
preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or
privileges of the shares of each such series. In the event that at any time the
Board of Directors shall have established and designated one or more series of
Preferred Stock consisting of a number of shares less than all of the authorized
number of shares of Preferred Stock, the remaining authorized shares of
Preferred Stock shall be deemed to be shares of an undesignated series of
Preferred Stock until designated by the Board of Directors as being part of a
series previously established or a new series then being established by the
Board of Directors. Notwithstanding the fixing of the number of shares
constituting a particular series, the Board of Directors may at any time
thereafter authorize the issuance of additional shares of the same series except
as set forth in the Certificate of Designation.
The authority of the Board of Directors with respect to each series of
Preferred Stock shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the
following:
(i) The number of shares constituting that series and the distinctive
designation of that series, and whether additional shares of that series may
be issued;
(ii) whether any dividends shall be paid on shares of that series, and,
if so, the dividend rate on the shares of that series; whether dividends
shall be cumulative and, if so, from which date or dates, and the relative
rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of that
series;
(iii) whether shares of that series shall have voting rights in addition
to the voting rights provided by law and, if so, the terms of such voting
rights;
(iv) whether shares of that series shall be convertible into shares of
Common Stock or another security and, if so, the terms and conditions of
such conversion, including provisions for adjustment of the conversion rate
in such events as the Board of Directors shall determine;
(v) whether or not the shares of that series shall be redeemable and, if
so, the terms and conditions of such redemption, including the date or dates
upon or after which they shall be redeemable and the amount per share
payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under different
conditions and at different redemption dates; and whether that series shall
have a sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of shares of that series
and, if so, the terms and amount of such sinking fund;
(vi) whether, in the event of purchase or redemption of the shares of
that series, any shares of that series shall be restored to the status of
authorized but unissued shares or shall have such other status as shall be
set forth in the Certificate Designation;
(vii) the rights of the shares of that series in the event of the sale,
conveyance, exchange or transfer of all or substantially all of the property
and assets of the Company, or the merger or consolidation of the
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Company into or with any other company, or the merger of any other company
into it, or the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding
up of the Company, and the relative rights or priority, if any, of shares of
that series to payment in any such event;
(viii) whether the shares of that series shall carry any preemptive right
in or preemptive right to subscribe for any additional shares of Preferred
Stock or any shares of any other class of stock which may at any time be
authorized or issued, or any bonds, debentures or other securities
convertible into shares of stock of any class of the Company, or options or
warrants carrying rights to purchase such shares or securities; and
(ix) any other designation, preferences, voting powers, qualifications,
and special or relative rights or privileges of the shares of that series.
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MEDIA LOGIC, INC.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SPECIAL
MEETING IN LIEU OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
The undersigned hereby appoints William E. Davis or Paul M. O'Brien or
either of them as Proxies, with full power of substitution to vote all the
shares of common stock which the undersigned would be entitled to vote if
personally present at the Special Meeting in lieu of Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on September 11, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn
located at 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, or any adjournment
thereof, and upon any and all matters which may properly be brought before the
meeting or any adjournments thereof, hereby revoking all former proxies.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote for Proposals 1, 2 and 3.
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1. Election of two Class II directors.
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FOR WITHHOLD
AUTHORITY
Harold B. / / / /
Shukovsky
Michael Salter / / / /
2. Proposal to approve the authorization of a new class of
preferred stock.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
/ / / / / /
3. Proposal to ratify the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP
the independent public accountants of the Company.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
/ / / / / /
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In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote
4. upon such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment thereof, including but not
limited to the adjournment of the meeting for purposes of
soliciting additional proxies to achieve a quorum or to
obtain an affirmative vote on a proposal.
FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN
/ / / / / /
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The shares represented by this proxy will be voted on Proposals (1), (2), (3)
and (4) in accordance with the specifications made and "FOR" such proposals if
there is no specification.
Date
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1997
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Signature of Shareholder
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Signature of Shareholder
Please date and sign exactly as
your name(s) appears below
indicating, where proper, official
position or representation capacity
in which you are signing. When
signing as executor, administrator,
trustee or guardian, give full
title as such; when shares have
been issued in the name of two or
more persons, all should sign.
