SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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TMS, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To Be Held January 26, 2001
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of TMS,
Inc., an Oklahoma corporation (the "Company"), will be held in Room 119 of the
Stillwater Public Library, 1107 South Duck, Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Friday,
January 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, for the following
purposes:
(1) To elect five persons to serve as directors of the Company;
(2) To approve and ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as independent
auditors; and
(3) To consider and act upon any other matters which may properly come
before the meeting or adjournments thereof.
Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2000
shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment
thereof.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
/s/ M. C. Wicker
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Marshall C. Wicker, Secretary
Stillwater, Oklahoma
December 13, 2000
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TMS, INC.
206 West Sixth Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD JANUARY 26, 2001
This Proxy Statement is furnished to shareholders of TMS Inc., an Oklahoma
corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the solicitation of proxies by
the Company for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held in
Room 119 of the Stillwater Public Library, 1107 South Duck, Stillwater, Oklahoma
on Friday, January 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time, or at any
adjournment thereof. The persons named as proxies in the enclosed form were
selected by the Board of Directors of the Company.
This Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy are first being mailed to
shareholders on or about December 13, 2000, along with the Annual Report to
Shareholders, including financial statements for the fiscal year ended August
31, 2000.
GENERAL
Outstanding Shares and Voting Rights; Voting Procedures
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At December 1, 2000 the Company had 12,932,864 shares of common stock $.05
par value ("Common Stock"), outstanding. The presence, in person or by proxy,
of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock
is necessary to constitute a quorum of such class at the Meeting. Shareholders
have no cumulative voting rights.
Any person signing and mailing the enclosed proxy may vote in person if in
attendance at the Meeting. Proxies may be revoked at any time before they are
voted by notifying the Secretary of such revocation, in writing, at the Meeting,
or by submitting a later dated proxy. Shareholders are encouraged to vote on
the matters to come before the Meeting by marking their preferences on the
enclosed proxy and by dating, signing, and returning the proxy in the enclosed
envelope. If a preference is not indicated on a proxy, the proxy will be voted
"FOR" the nominees to serve as directors of the Company and "FOR" the
ratification and selection of independent auditors.
It is not anticipated that matters other than those described above and in
the Notice of Annual Meeting, to which this Proxy Statement is appended, will be
brought before the Meeting for action, but if any other matters properly come
before the Meeting, it is intended that votes thereon will be cast pursuant to
said proxies in accordance with the best judgment of the proxy holders.
With respect to the tabulation of votes on any matter, all abstentions and
non-votes for nominees are treated as present or represented and entitled to
vote at the Meeting.
Record Date
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The close of business on December 1, 2000 has been fixed as the record date
for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote
at the Meeting. Each outstanding share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote
on all matters herein.
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Expenses of Solicitation
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The expenses of this solicitation of proxies will be borne by the Company,
including expenses in connection with the preparation and mailing of this Proxy
Statement and all documents which now accompany or may hereafter supplement it.
Solicitations will be made only by the use of the mails, except that, if deemed
desirable, officers and regular employees of the Company may solicit proxies by
telephone. It is contemplated that brokerage houses, custodians, nominees and
fiduciaries will be requested to forward the proxy soliciting material to the
beneficial owners of the Common Stock held of record by such persons and that
the Company will reimburse them for their reasonable expenses incurred in
connection therewith.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial
ownership of shares of the Company's Common Stock as of December 1, 2000, by
each shareholder known to the Company to be a beneficial owner of more than 5%
of Company's Common Stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the beneficial owner has
sole voting and investment power with respect to such shares of Common Stock.
Amount and Nature Percent
Name and Address of Beneficial Ownership of Class(1)
Theodore A. Walker 920,000(2) 7.1%
P.O. Box 1580
Alvin, Texas 77512
James R. Rau, M.D. 729,500(3) 5.6%
1203 South Hill Street
Alvin, Texas 77511
Russell W. Teubner 677,450 5.2%
5717 Woodlake Drive
Stillwater, OK 74074
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(1) Shares of Common Stock subject to options exercisable on or before
February 1, 2001 ("Currently Exercisable Options") are deemed
outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage for such person
but are not deemed outstanding in computing the percent of any other
person.
(2) Includes 56,000 shares which are held by Mr. Walker in joint tenancy
with his wife, Jerline, with whom he shares voting and investment
power.
(3) Includes 345,010 shares held by Dr. Rau's wife, Martha, with whom he
shares voting and investment power as to such shares, and 112,500
shares subject to Currently Exercisable Options.
As of the close of business on October 31, 2000 Cede & Co. owned of record
but not beneficially, 8,338,393 shares (64%) of Common Stock. Cede & Co., the
nominee for the Depository Trust Company, holds securities of record for
participating financial institutions such as banks and broker/dealers.
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Market for the Company's Common Stock
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The Company's Common Stock is traded in the over the counter market, and
prices are quoted by Pink Sheets LLC (formerly the National Quotation Bureau,
Incorporated) on the "pink sheets," and the NASD Non-NASDAQ OTC Bulletin Board.
The following table sets forth the quarterly range of high and low bid prices of
the Company's Common Stock for fiscal years 2000 and 1999. The quotations are
inter-dealer prices without retail markups, markdowns, or commissions and may
not represent actual transactions. The source of such quotations is Pink Sheets
LLC.
Bid Prices
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Fiscal 2000 High Low
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First Quarter $ .300 $ .140
Second Quarter .750 .150
Third Quarter 1.188 .250
Fourth Quarter .438 .210
Fiscal 1999 High Low
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First Quarter $ .375 $ .260
Second Quarter .380 .260
Third Quarter .350 .290
Fourth Quarter .340 .260
The Company has not declared or paid any cash dividends since its
incorporation, nor does it anticipate that it will pay dividends in the
foreseeable future. Any earnings realized by the Company are expected to be
reinvested in the Company's business; however, the declaration and payment of
dividends in the future will be determined by the Board of Directors in light of
conditions then existing, including, among others, the Company's earnings, its
financial condition and capital requirements (including working capital needs),
and any arrangements restricting the payment of dividends.
As of December 1, 2000, there were approximately 1,860 recordholders of
Common Stock, which is the only outstanding class of the capital stock of the
Company.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
General
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Pursuant to the Bylaws of the Company, the shareholders are to elect at the
Meeting, directors to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and until their successors shall be elected and shall qualify. The Board of
Directors has fixed the number of directors at five for the ensuing year.
The Board of Directors has no reason to believe that any nominee will
become unavailable. However, in the event that any of the nominees should
become unavailable, proxies solicited by the Board of Directors will be voted
for the election of substitute nominees or additional nominees designated by the
Board of Directors.
PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IF PROPERLY SIGNED AND
RETURNED, WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THE ELECTION OF THE FIVE NOMINEES LISTED BELOW AS
DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY.
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Information Concerning Nominees
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Certain information as of December 1, 2000, concerning the nominees to the
Board of Directors of the Company, is set forth below based upon information
supplied by such persons. Unless otherwise indicated, the beneficial owner has
sole voting and investment power with respect to such shares of Common Stock.
[CAPTION]
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Common Stock Beneficially Owned
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Director Term Number Percentage
Age Since Expires of Shares of Class(1)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Russell W. Teubner 44 1999 2001 677,450 5.2%
James R. Rau, M.D. 71 1990 2001 729,500(2) 5.6%
Rudy J. Alvarado 69 2000 2001 400,000 3.1%
Marshall C. Wicker 74 1994 2001 361,828(3) 2.8%
Doyle E.Cherry 58 1988 2001 255,903(4) 2.0%
All executive officers and directors as
a group (6 persons) 2,510,681(5) 18.9%
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(1) Shares of Common Stock subject to Currently Exercisable Options are
deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage for such
person but are not deemed outstanding in computing the percent of any
other person.
(2) See footnote (3) to the table under heading "Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners."
(3) Includes 163,399 shares held by Mr. Wicker in joint tenancy with his
wife, Bettye, with whom he shares voting and investment power; and
50,000 shares subject to Currently Exercisable Options.
(4) Includes 20,000 shares held by Mr. Cherry in joint tenancy with his
wife, Theresa, with whom he shares voting and investment power; and
150,000 shares subject to Currently Exercisable Options.
(5) Includes 563,409 shares as to which directors and executive officers
share voting and investment power with others and 363,500 shares
subject to Currently Exercisable Options.
Information Concerning Nominees
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The Company's nominees for the five directorships are listed below with
brief statements setting forth their principal occupations and other
biographical information.
Russell W. Teubner has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Company since January 2000, and as a Director of the Company since 1999. He is
currently serving as a Director of Esker, S.A., a publicly held software
company. From 1983 to 1998, Mr. Teubner served as President of Teubner &
Associates, a software firm which he founded. Mr. Teubner also serves on the
Board of Directors of CustomerSoft, iTradeFair.com and Southwest Bancorp.
Dr. James R. Rau has served as a Director of the Company since 1990. Dr.
Rau practiced medicine from 1956 to 1985 in a private practice and from 1985 to
1988 as a part-time physician with the Monsanto Company in Houston, Texas.
Since leaving Monsanto, Dr. Rau has managed his financial and real estate
investments.
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Rudy J. Alvarado has served as a Director of the Company since 2000. Mr.
Alvarado is Chairman of the Board and Director of Advancia Corporation, a
privately held technology company. He served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Advancia from 1990 until 1999. Prior to 1990, Mr. Alvarado founded
and owned several technology companies. Mr. Alvarado has many years of senior
management experience in the technology industries, including the Information
Systems Division of General Electric. He received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Marshall C. Wicker has served as a Director of the Company since 1994.
Since 1983, he has owned and operated Marwick Enterprises, which is engaged in
ranching and investments. Mr. Wicker is a Professional Engineer and a member of
the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and Society of Exploration
Geophysicists.
Doyle E. Cherry served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company
from October 1997 through August 1998, and has served as a Director of the
Company since 1988. Mr. Cherry is a chartered financial consultant and since
1961 has worked in the insurance and securities industries and the actuarial,
tax and financial consulting fields. From 1982 to 1993, Mr. Cherry also served
as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Market Corporation and the
First Market Group of Companies. From 1993 through 1997, he served as President
of Thiotech USA, Inc., a chemical manufacturer and distributor located in
Houston, Texas. Mr. Cherry is currently serving as President of C&H Pipe, a
pipe manufacturing company located in Houston, Texas.
Executive Officers and Other Significant Employees
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The following sets forth the name and a description of the background and
principal occupation of each executive officer or other significant employee of
the Company who is not a director of the Company.
Deborah D. Mosier, 33, has served as President of TMS since September 1999
and continues to serve as Principal Financial Officer for the Company. She
joined TMS in 1995 as Controller of Financial Operations and was appointed Chief
Financial Officer in 1996. Prior thereto, Ms. Mosier worked for six years in
the audit practice of KPMG LLP. Ms. Mosier received her Bachelor of Science
Degree with a major in accounting from Oklahoma State University and is a
Certified Public Accountant.
Deborah Klarfeld, 44, joined the Company in September 1999 as the General
Manager of the Tools and Technologies division and the Vice President of
Marketing. In September 2000, Ms. Klarfeld was appointed Vice President of
Component Products and Corporate Marketing. Prior to joining TMS, Ms. Klarfeld
served as Vice President for New Business Development at Electronic Label
Technology from April 1996 to September 1999 and as Vice President of Marketing
for United Industries Corporation from September 1994 to April 1996. Ms.
Klarfeld received her Master of Business Administration Degree from The
University of Tulsa and her Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Chemistry
from The University of Oklahoma.
Kent E. Warkentin, 28, has served as Controller since January 2000 and is
the Principal Accounting Officer for the Company. Prior thereto, Mr. Warkentin
worked two years for the audit practice of Ernst & Young LLP and three years for
the audit practice of Baird, Kurtz & Dobson. Mr. Warkentin received his
Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in accounting from Oklahoma State
University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Richard P. Scanlan, 39, joined the Company in 1989 and served as Vice
President of Sales from 1993 to 1996. In December 1996, Mr. Scanlan was named
General Manager for the Internet Innovations division. In September 2000 he was
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appointed Vice President of Business Development for the Assessment Products
segment, where he is responsible for directing the development of new business
and the establishment of new market areas for the Company's assessment products.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Oklahoma
State University in 1985, and in 1989 he received a second Bachelor of Science
degree in management science and computer systems from Oklahoma State
University.
Alanna Mozel, 45, joined the Company in 1997 as a software engineer. She
has served as Vice President of Software Engineering since November, 1999. She
is responsible for the management of the Company's software product development.
Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Mozel served as PC Manager for Schoeneman
Corp/Beauticians Accounting Service. She received her Bachelor of Science
degree with a major in Computer Science from The University of Saskatchewan.
Board of Directors' Meetings
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During the 2000 fiscal year, the Company's Board of Directors held three
meetings. All members of the Board of Directors attended more than seventy-five
percent (75%) of the Board of Directors' meetings.
Committees of the Board
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The Board of Directors has a standing Compensation Committee. Such
committee is currently comprised of Dr. Rau and Messrs. Cherry and Wicker, and
conducts all necessary business during the regular meetings of the Board or
through action by written consent. The Compensation Committee, which
administers the Company's stock option plans, met two times during the 2000
fiscal year. All of the members of the Compensation Committee attended more
than seventy-five percent (75%) of the Committee's meetings. The Company does
not have a standing nominating or audit committee.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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No officer or director had transactions with or indebtedness to the Company
in excess of $60,000 during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000.
Changes in Control
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We do not know of any arrangements (including any pledge by a person of our
securities) which would result in a change of control.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
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Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules
promulgated thereunder require that certain officers, directors and beneficial
owners of the Company's Common Stock file various reports with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Three reports covering an aggregate of
three transactions in September, October and November of 1999 were inadvertently
filed late in January of 2000 on behalf of Deborah D. Mosier. Two reports
covering an aggregate of two transactions in June and August of 2000 were
inadvertently filed late in November of 2000 on the behalf of Doyle E. Cherry.
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One report covering one transaction in August of 2000 was inadvertently filed
late in November of 2000 on the behalf of James R. Rau, M.D. The report
notifying of the appointment of Kent E. Warkentin to a position within the
Company for which he was required to report under Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was inadvertently filed late in December of
2000. To the best of the Company's knowledge, all required filings in fiscal
2000, with the exception of those listed above, were properly made in a timely
fashion.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
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The following table sets forth the cash and noncash compensation for each
of the last three fiscal years awarded to or earned by the Chief Executive
Officer of the Company.
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Annual Long Term
Compensation Compensation Awards
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Restricted
Stock All Other
Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Awards Options Compensation
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Dana R. Allen (2) 2000 $17,681 -- -- -- $530
1999 $70,372 -- -- -- $2,903
Arthur D. Crotzer (3) 1999 $32,500 -- -- -- $1,725
1998 $97,621 $27,010 -- -- $2,840
Deborah D. Mosier (4) 2000 $123,417 -- $3,240 150,000 $2,776
Maxwell Steinhardt (5) 1998 $25,750 -- -- -- $773
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(1) On September 24, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
restrictive stock grant in the amount of 50,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock. The shares are issued at a rate of 1,000 shares per month.
Based on the $.27 per share market price on the date of grant, the value
of the 12,000 shares issued to Ms. Mosier in fiscal 2000 was $3,240.
(2) Mr. Allen became Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 1999, and
resigned effective September 24, 1999. "All Other Compensation" includes
employer matching contributions to the Company's defined contribution
plan.
(3) Mr. Crotzer became Chief Executive Officer effective October 23, 1997, and
resigned effective January 1, 1999. "All Other Compensation" includes
employer matching contributions to the Company's defined contribution
plan.
(4) Ms. Mosier became President effective September 24, 1999. "All Other
Compensation" includes employer matching contributions to the Company's
defined contribution plan.
(5) Mr. Steinhardt became Chief Executive Officer in March 1996 and resigned
effective October 23, 1997. "All Other Compensation" includes employer
matching contributions to the Company's defined contribution plan.
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Option Grants Table
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The following table sets forth restricted stock options awarded to executive
officers during fiscal year 2000. No director or executive officer was granted
any stock appreciation rights during fiscal year 2000.
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Number of
Securities % of Total
Underlying Options Granted Exercise
Options to Employees in Price
Name Granted(#)(1) Fiscal Year ($/Share)(2) Expiration Date(3)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Deborah D. Mosier 150,000 55% $0.27 September 30, 2005
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(1) These options vest monthly at a rate of 3,000 shares per month. In the
event the Company merges with or is acquired by another company, 100% of
these options vest immediately on the effective date of the business
combination.
(2) The exercise price of these options equaled the market value of the
underlying securities on the date of grant based upon the closing price of
the Company's Common Stock on the date of the grant.
(3) These options expire on the earlier of ninety days from Ms. Mosier's
separation of employment from the Company or September 30, 2005.
Compensation of Directors
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Each non-employee Director except Mr. Teubner receives $1,000 per month for
services as a Director. Mr. Teubner receives $3,000 per month for services as a
Director. The non-employee Directors consist of Dr. Rau and Messrs., Alvarado,
Cherry, Teubner and Wicker.
APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF AUDITORS
Subject to approval by the shareholders, the Board of Directors has
selected the firm of KPMG LLP, certified public accountants (the "Auditors"), as
auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2001.
Representatives of the Auditors are expected to be present at the Meeting to
respond to questions of shareholders.
The Company has been advised by the Auditors that neither the firm nor any
of its associates has any relationship with the Company or any affiliate of the
Company other than the usual relationship that exists between independent public
accountants and their clients. To the knowledge of the Board of Directors,
neither the Auditors nor any of its associates has any direct or material
indirect financial interest in the Company and its subsidiaries in the
capacities of promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or
employee.
During the past fiscal year, the Auditors have audited the financial
statements of the Company and provided other services with respect to certain
filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of Common
Stock present at the Meeting in person or by proxy and entitled to vote is
required to approve this proposal.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THE PROXY, UNLESS
OTHERWISE INDICATED THEREON, WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THE RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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SHAREHOLDERS' PROPOSALS
Proposals by shareholders intended to be presented at the 2002 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders must be received by the Company prior to August 13,
2001, in order for the proposals to be included in the proxy statement and proxy
card relating to such meeting. It is suggested that proposals be submitted to
the Company by certified mail, return receipt requested.
OTHER MATTERS
Management knows of no other business which is likely to be brought before
the Meeting. If other matters not now known to management come before the
Meeting, however, it is the intention of the persons named in the accompanying
proxy to vote in accordance with their best judgment.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
/s/ M.C. Wicker
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Marshall C. Wicker, Secretary
December 13, 2000
A copy of the Company's Form 10-KSB Annual Report as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission will be furnished without charge to
shareholders on request to the Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, at
its address stated herein.
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TMS, Inc.
206 West Sixth Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of TMS, Inc. (the
"Company"). The undersigned hereby appoints Rudy J. Alvarado, Doyle E. Cherry,
James R. Rau, M.D., Russell W. Teubner, and Marshall C. Wicker as proxies, each
with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby appoints and authorizes
them to represent and vote as designated below, all the shares of common stock
of the Company held of record by the undersigned on December 1, 2000, at the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on January 26, 2001, or any
adjournment thereof.
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS [ ] FOR all nominees [ ] WITHHOLD AUTHORITY
listed below to vote for all
(except as marked nominees listed
to the contrary below below
Russell W. Teubner James R. Rau, M.D. Rudy J. Alvarado
Marshall C. Wicker Doyle E. Cherry
2. PROPOSAL to approve and ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's
independent auditors for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2001.
[ ]FOR [ ]AGAINST [ ]ABSTAIN
3. IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE upon such other
business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
(Continued and to be signed on the reverse side.)
This proxy, when properly executed, dated and delivered, will be voted in the
manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder. If no direction is made,
this proxy will be voted FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3.
Please sign exactly as name appears below.
When shares are held by joint tenants, both
should sign. When signing as attorney or as
executor, administrator, trustee or
guardian, please give full title as such.
If corporation, please sign in full
corporate name by president or other
authorized officer. If a partnership,
please sign in partnership name by
authorized person.
Date: 20
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(Signature)
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(Signature, if held jointly)
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD
PROMPTLY USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
