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SHARED TECHNOLOGIES CELLULAR, INC.
100 GREAT MEADOW ROAD, SUITE 102
WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06109
(860) 258-2500
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON JUNE 12, 1996
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The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Shared Technologies Cellular, Inc.
(the "Company") will be held at the Company's offices, located at 100 Great
Meadow Road, Suite 102, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109 on Wednesday, June 12,
1996, at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of considering and acting upon the
following matters:
1. To elect the directors;
2. To ratify the adoption of an amendment to the 1994 Director Option
Plan;
3. To reappoint Rothstein, Kass & Company, P.C. as auditors for the
Company; and
4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Company's Bylaws, the Board of Directors
has fixed the close of business on April 23, 1996 as the record date for
determining the stockholders of the Company entitled to notice of, and to vote
at, the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Stockholders who do not expect to be present in person at the meeting are
urged to date and sign the enclosed proxy and promptly mail it in the
accompanying envelope. The proxy will not be used if you attend and vote at the
meeting in person or if you revoke the proxy prior to the meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors
KENNETH M. DORROS
Secretary
Dated: May 23, 1996
WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN
THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND MAIL IT PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE IN ORDER TO
ASSURE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR SHARES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. NO POSTAGE NEED BE
AFFIXED IF THE PROXY IS MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES.
SHARED TECHNOLOGIES CELLULAR, INC.
100 GREAT MEADOW ROAD, SUITE 102
WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06109
(860) 258-2500
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PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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JUNE 12, 1996
This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of
proxies by the Board of Directors of Shared Technologies Cellular, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), for use at the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on June 12, 1996 and at any adjournment of that meeting.
All proxies will be voted in accordance with the instructions contained therein
and, if no choice is specified, the proxies will be voted in favor of the
proposals set forth in the accompanying Notice of Meeting. Any proxy may be
revoked by a stockholder at any time before it is exercised by giving written
notice to that effect to the Secretary of the Company.
The Board of Directors has fixed April 23, 1996 as the record date for
determining stockholders who are entitled to vote at the meeting. At the close
of business on April 23, 1996, there were outstanding and/or entitled to vote
4,551,952 shares of Common Stock of the Company, $.01 par value per share
("Common Stock"). Each share is entitled to one vote.
The presence of the holders of at least one-half in interest of the shares
of Common Stock of the Company entitled to vote is necessary to constitute a
quorum at the meeting. Therefore, holders of not less than 2,275,977 shares of
Common Stock must be present in person or by proxy for there to be a quorum.
Shares of Common Stock represented by all proxies received, including proxies
that withhold authority for the election of directors and/or abstain from voting
on the ratification of the accountants, as well as "broker non-votes", discussed
below, count toward establishing the presence of a quorum.
Assuming the presence of a quorum, directors of the Company are elected by
plurality vote of the shares of Common Stock present in person or by proxy and
voting in the election of directors. Shares may be voted for or withheld from
each nominee for election as a director. Shares for which the vote is withheld
and "broker non-votes" will be excluded entirely and have no effect on the
election of directors of the Company.
Assuming the presence of a quorum, an affirmative vote of a majority of the
shares of Common Stock present in person or by proxy and voting will be required
for (i) the reappointment of Rothstein, Kass & Company, P.C. as the Company's
independent auditors and (ii) the ratification of the adoption of an amendment
to the 1994 Director Option Plan. As to each such matter, shares may be voted
for or against the matter or may abstain from voting on the matter. Abstentions
and "broker non-votes," discussed below, are not counted in determining the
number of votes cast with respect to such matter.
Under applicable rules, brokers who hold shares of the Company's Common
Stock in street name have the authority to vote the shares in the broker's
discretion on "routine" matters if they have not received specific instructions
from the beneficial owner of the shares. Item 1, the uncontested election of
directors, and Item 2, the ratification of independent auditors, are "routine"
matters for this purpose. With respect to matters which are determined by the
appropriate broker-dealer regulatory organization to be "non-routine," which
includes Item 3 on the agenda for this meeting of the Company's stockholders,
brokers may not vote shares held in street name without specific instructions
from the beneficial owner. If a broker holding shares in street name submits a
proxy card on which the broker physically lines out the matter (whether it is
"routine" or "non-routine") or does not indicate a specific
choice ("for", "against" or "abstain") on a matter that is "non-routine," that
action is called a "broker non-vote" as to that matter. "Broker non-votes",
whether with respect to "routine" matters, such as Item 1 on the agenda for this
meeting, or "non-routine" matters, are not counted in determining the number of
votes cast with respect to the matter. If a broker submits a proxy but does not
indicate a specific choice on a "routine" matter, the shares will be voted as
specified in the proxy card. At this meeting of the Company's stockholders,
shares represented by such a proxy card would be voted for the election of the
director nominees.
The Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 is
being mailed to stockholders with the mailing of this Notice and Proxy Statement
on or about May 23, 1996.
MATTERS TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEETING
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
(ITEM 1 ON PROXY CARD)
The Board of Directors currently consists of nine members. Directors serve
for one-year terms, expiring at each annual meeting of the stockholders.
All of the nominees are currently members of the Board. Unless otherwise
instructed in the proxy, all proxies will be voted for the election of each of
these nominees to a one-year term expiring at the 1997 annual meeting, with each
to hold office until his successor has been duly elected and qualified.
Stockholders who do not wish their shares to be voted for a particular nominee
may so indicate in the space provided on the proxy card. Management does not
contemplate that any of the nominees will be unable to serve, but in that event,
proxies solicited hereby will be voted for the election of another person or
persons to be designated by the Board of Directors.
The following table and narrative sets forth information regarding the
principal occupation, other affiliations, committee memberships and age for each
of the nominees for director of the Company.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR EACH OF THESE NOMINEES.
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DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR AGE SINCE POSITION WITH COMPANY
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Anthony D. Autorino(1)(3) 57 1989 Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Thomas H. Decker(1)(2) 55 1994 Director
William A. DiBella(2)(3) 52 1994 Director
Vincent DiVincenzo 46 1993 Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director
Sean P. Hayes 31 1993 Executive Vice President and Director
Ajit G. Hutheesing(1)(3) 60 1995 Director
Craig A. Marlar 41 1996 Director
Kevin Schottlaender(2) 36 1995 Director
Richard P. Webb (1) 54 1995 President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
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(1) Member of the Executive Committee
(2) Member of the Audit Committee
(3) Member of the Compensation Committee
ANTHONY D. AUTORINO has been Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company since its formation in 1989. He has been Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Shared Technologies Fairchild Inc. ("STFI"), which owns
39.8% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Company, since he
founded it in 1986, and was President of STFI from 1986 to March 1996. From
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January 1985 to January 1986, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
ShareTech, a joint venture between United Technologies Corporation and AT&T. He
was President of United Technologies Building System Company from 1981 to 1984
and was its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1984 to 1985. Mr. Autorino
joined the Hamilton Standard Division of United Technologies in 1960, holding
the positions of Vice President, Executive Vice President and President of the
Division. Mr. Autorino was Chairman of the firearms manufacturer Colt's
Manufacturing Company, Inc. and of its parent company, CF Holding Corp. from
March 1990 to March 1992. He also served as Acting Chief Executive Officer from
September 1991 to December 1991. Mr. Autorino is also a director of FiberVision
Corporation. Mr. Autorino serves on the board of directors of the Connecticut
Children's Medical Center.
THOMAS H. DECKER has been a director of the Company since September 1994.
Mr. Decker has been a director of STFI since September 1992. Since September
1992, Mr. Decker has served as a Senior Vice President-Investments of Prudential
Securities. From 1981 to September 1992 he served as a Senior Vice President at
Tucker Anthony Incorporated. Mr. Decker serves as a director of FiberVision
Corporation.
WILLIAM A. DIBELLA has been a director of the Company since September 1994.
Mr. DiBella has been a director of STFI since 1986. Since 1981, Mr. DiBella has
been a Connecticut State Senator and is currently Senate Minority Leader. Prior
thereto, he served as a Senate Majority Leader and Chairman of the Finance,
Revenue and Bonding Committee. Mr. DiBella was Chairman of the Metropolitan
District Commission from 1977 to 1981, was a member of the Hartford City Council
from 1971 to 1979 and Deputy Mayor from 1975 to 1977.
VINCENT DIVINCENZO has been Treasurer of the Company since March 1989, Chief
Financial Officer since February 1994 and a director of the Company since March
1993. He has been Senior Vice President-Administration and Finance of STFI since
1993 and Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer of STFI since 1988 and a director of
STFI since 1992. He served as Vice President-Finance of STFI from 1988 until
1993. From 1987 to 1988, Mr. DiVincenzo was Controller of KCR Technology, Inc.,
a research and development firm. From 1982 to 1986 he was employed by Lorlin
Test Systems, formerly, Eaton Corporation, last serving as Controller. Prior to
1982, Mr. DiVincenzo served as Manager of General Accounting for Interrad
Corporation and for the ConDiesel Mobile Equipment Division of Condec
Corporation.
SEAN P. HAYES joined the Company in December of 1992. From December 1992 to
March 1993, Mr. Hayes served as Director of Operations of the Company. In March
1993, Mr. Hayes became Executive Vice President of the Company and a Director.
From 1990 to 1992 he served as director of STFI's Data Division, and from 1988
to 1990 he was Regional Business Manager for STFI's Chicago regional office.
From 1986 to 1988 Mr. Hayes served as a data communications consultant for
Falcon Ridge Associates, Inc.
AJIT G. HUTHEESING has been a Director of the Company since December 1995.
He has been a director of STFI since June 1994. Mr. Hutheesing is the founder,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Capital Partners, Inc.
("ICP"). Prior to starting ICP in 1988, he was Chairman of the Board and
Director of Corporate Finance of The Sherwood Group. Before joining Sherwood,
Mr. Hutheesing was with the J. Henry Schroder Corporation from 1975 to 1986 and
held the position of Vice Chairman from 1982. Prior to that time, Mr. Hutheesing
spent ten years with the International Finance Corporation, a private sector
investment banking arm of the World Bank. Mr. Hutheesing is Chairman of Age
Wave, Inc. He also serves as a director of Counsel Corporation and Cryenco
Sciences Inc. He was educated at Cambridge University in England where he
received a B.S. degree in chemistry, physics and mathematics and an M.A. degree
in chemical engineering. Mr. Hutheesing holds an M.B.A. degree from Columbia
University.
CRAIG A. MARLAR has been a Director of the Company since May 1996. Mr.
Marlar has owned and operated a variety of businesses, including his own
cellular rental business, which was acquired by the Company in April 1996 (see
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"). Since May 1989 he has
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been President of Summit Assurance, Inc., a private investment holding company.
Mr. Marlar was President of Anderson Paint Corporation, a manufacturer and
retailer of paints, for the 120-day period immediately preceding a bankruptcy
filing by that company in January 1995.
KEVIN SCHOTTLAENDER has been a director of the Company since April 1995.
Since March 1996, he has been a Regional Vice President of STFI. From October
1995 to March 1996 he was President of the Facilities Management Services
Division of STFI. Mr. Schottlaender served as Vice President-Business
Development for the Company from March 1995 to October 1995. From March 1994 to
March 1995 he held the position of Vice President-Business Development of STFI.
Also, from June 1994 to March 1995 he held the positions of Senior Vice
President-Technology and President of the FMS Division of STFI. From 1987 to
June 1994 Mr. Schottlaender was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of
Access Telecommunication Group, L.P., a shared telecommunications services
provider that was acquired by STFI in June 1994.
RICHARD P. WEBB has been a director of the Company since December 1995, when
he joined the Company as its President and Chief Operating Officer. From
February 1993 to December 1995 Mr. Webb was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Ambac B.V., an international automotive industry supplier. From May 1987 to
February 1993, Mr. Webb was Chief Executive Officer of AIL Corporation, a
precision machining and automotive parts supplier. He held various executive
positions with United Technologies Corporation from 1981 to 1987, including a
term as President of United Technologies Financial Services Corp.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Company established an Executive Committee, an Audit Committee and a
Compensation Committee in 1995. No meetings of these committees were held in
1995.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is authorized to act on
behalf of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session. The Executive
Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Autorino, Decker, Hutheesing and
Webb.
The Audit Committee was established to provide the opportunity for direct
contact between the Company's independent public accountants and the Board. The
Audit Committee intends to review the effectiveness of the auditors during the
annual audit, discuss the Company's internal control policies and procedures and
consider and recommend the selection of the Company's independent accountants.
The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Decker, DiBella and
Schottlaender.
The Compensation Committee was established to provide recommendations to the
Board regarding compensation programs of the Company. The Compensation Committee
is currently comprised of Messrs. Autorino, DiBella and Hutheesing.
During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Board of Directors held five
meetings. Each of the directors attended at lest 75% of the total number of
meetings of the Board of Directors held during the period in which they served
on the Board, except for Mr. Schottlaender, who attended 67%, or two of the
three meetings held during the period in 1995 in which he was a director.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors who are not employees of the Company or its affiliates receive
cash compensation of $750 per meeting of the Board of Directors attended ($400
if attended by teleconference) and $500 for each committee meeting attended
($400 if attended by teleconference), plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket
expenses for attendance at each such meeting.
At the annual meeting, the stockholders will be asked to approve certain
amendments to the formula-based stock option plan for independent directors, the
1994 Director Option Plan (the "Director Plan"), which amendments were adopted
by the Company's Board of Directors, subject to stockholder approval, on January
30, 1996. (See "Proposal to Approve Amendment to Director Option Plan").
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On September 30, 1994, the Board of Directors adopted, and the Company's
stockholders approved, the Director Plan, pursuant to which 33,333 shares of
Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of Options granted to
non-employee directors of the Company. The purpose of the Director Plan is to
encourage ownership of Common Stock by non-employee directors of the Company
whose continued services are considered essential to the Company's future and to
provide them with a further incentive to remain as directors of the Company.
The Director Plan provides for the issuance of an option to purchase 2,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock to each non-employee director, issuable at
the end of each director's one-year term. Such option shall have an exercise
price equal to the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock at the time
of grant of such option.
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO DIRECTOR OPTION PLAN
(ITEM 2 ON PROXY CARD)
Pursuant to the Director Plan, 33,333 shares of Common Stock are reserved
for issuance upon the exercise of Options granted to non-employee directors of
the Company. The Director Plan provides for the issuance of an option to
purchase 2,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock to each non-employee
director, issuable at the end of each director's one-year term. Such option
shall have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company's
Common Stock at the time of grant of such option.
The Board of Directors is recommending approval of a proposal to amend the
Director Plan as follows: (i) to change the annual issuance date to the
commencement of the directors' one-year term, rather than the conclusion of such
term, and (ii) to approve the issuance of options under the Director Plan for
the 1995-96 directors' term to be effective as of December 31, 1995.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
RATIFICATION OF CHOICE OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
(ITEM 3 ON PROXY CARD)
The Board of Directors has appointed Rothstein, Kass & Company, P.C.,
independent auditors, to audit the books, records and accounts of the Company
for the 1996 fiscal year. This selection is being presented to the stockholders
for ratification at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Rothstein, Kass & Company, P.C. has no direct or indirect material financial
interest in the Company or its subsidiaries. Representatives of Rothstein, Kass
& Company, P.C. are not expected to be present at the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
Proxies solicited by the Board of Directors will be so voted unless
stockholders specify otherwise. Ratification by the stockholders is not
required. If the proposal is not approved by the stockholders, the Board of
Directors will not change the appointment for fiscal 1996, but will consider the
stockholder vote in appointing auditors for fiscal 1997.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the executive
officers of the Company who are not also directors. The executive officers are
elected annually by the Board of Directors following the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and serve at the discretion of the Board.
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OFFICER
NAME AGE SINCE POSITION WITH COMPANY
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Kenneth M. Dorros 36 1989 Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Ismael Pinho 37 1995 Controller
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KENNETH M. DORROS has been Secretary of the Company since 1989 and has
served as Vice President and General Counsel since April 1995. Mr. Dorros was a
director of the Company from 1989 to 1990. He is Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary of STFI, of which he has been General Counsel since June
1986, Secretary since 1987, a Vice President from 1992 until 1996 and a Senior
Vice President since February 1996. Prior thereto, he was Assistant General
Counsel of ShareTech since 1985. A graduate of Lehigh University, Mr. Dorros
received his law degree from the Fordham University School of Law. He is
admitted to the bars of New York and Connecticut.
ISMAEL PINHO joined the Company as its Controller in May 1995. From October
1990 to May 1995 he was Controller of F.L. Roberts & Company, Inc. a retailer
and distributor of petroleum products. Mr. Pinho was Controller of Shapiro
Equipment, a construction equipment company, from 1986 to 1990.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
1. REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") is
responsible for establishing the compensation, including bonus and incentive
arrangements of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and to consider and
approve or modify the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer as to the
proposed compensation of each executive officer of the Company and its operating
subsidiaries. However, currently the Chief Executive Officer receives cash
compensation only from the Company's parent company, Shared Technologies
Fairchild Inc. ("STFI"), in connection with the Company's Management Agreement
with STFI (see "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions").
The Committee makes appropriate recommendations concerning executive
compensation, and reports to the Board of Directors. Under the supervision,
approval and review of the Committee, the Company's compensation policies and
programs are designed to motivate, retain and attract management with incentives
linked to financial performance of the Company and the value that is delivered
to its shareholders. Specifically, the Company's policies and programs endeavor
to (i) link executive compensation to sustainable increases in the financial
performance of the Company, where possible and where not possible, preservation
or realization of shareholder value; (ii) provide rewards contingent upon
Company performance; (iii) differentiate compensation based upon individual
contribution, (iv) promote teamwork among executives and other Company
employees; and (v) encourage the retention of a sound management team.
The Company's objective is to manage the total cash compensation to provide
median levels of cash compensation at average levels of corporate and individual
performance. Cash compensation consists of two components: (i) a base salary
that is competitive with that of other companies paying at the median level of
the market, and (ii) an annual incentive opportunity that is variable and is
reflective of the financial performance of the Company and the individual
performance of the executive officer. When high levels of performance are
achieved the level of cash compensation may exceed the median of the market.
Conversely, when the Company or the individual falls short of the predetermined
goals, the level of cash compensation may be substantially below the market
median. The objective of this mix is to deliver total annual cash compensation
competitive with compensation offered at other companies facing similar
challenges for similar positions, while simultaneously linking the payment of
the annual cash incentive of the achievement of specific objectives in the
Company's annual operating plan as approved by the Board.
The award and size of any performance bonus are based upon (i) the executive
officer's performance against individual goals; and (ii) the performance of the
Company against Company goals. Goals vary from year to year and, with regard to
individual goals of executive officers, usually include
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both quantitative and qualitative factors. The Committee also occasionally
awards special bonuses in connection with extraordinary transactions by the
Company. The bonuses generally are awarded to individuals who make significant
contributions towards consummation of the transactions.
The Committee believes that stock option grants serve as a desirable
long-term method of compensation because they closely ally the interests of
management with the preservation and enhancement and realization of stockholder
value and serve as an additional incentive to promote the success of the
Company.
The Committee believes that the total compensation program for executives of
the Company is on a level with the compensation programs provided by other
companies facing similar challenges.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony D. Autorino
William A. DiBella
Ajit G. Hutheesing
2. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Chief Executive Officer recommends to the Committee the proposed
compensation (other than his own) of each executive officer of the Company.
In making his evaluation of the performance of an executive officer in his
or her area of responsibility, and in formulating his recommendation to the
Committee, while the Chief Executive Officer adheres to the criteria and
principles enunciated in the Committee's report set forth above, he relies most
heavily on the following criteria used by the Committee:
(a) the executive's influence on the performance of the Company
through his or her management skills;
(b) the executive's skill in long range planning for the Company's
future growth and activities; and
(c) the manner in which the executive positions the Company to succeed
in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony D. Autorino
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The following table sets forth the annual and long-term compensation awarded
or paid to or earned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer for the fiscal
years ended 1995, 1994 and 1993. No other executive officer of the Company
received compensation in excess of $100,000 in any of such years.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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LONG-TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION AWARDS
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SECURITIES
UNDER-
RESTRICTED WRITING
SALARY BONUS OTHER ANNUAL STOCK OPTIONS ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) ($) COMPENSATION AWARDS (#) COMPENSATION($)
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Anthony D. Autorino 1995 -- -- -- -- -- (a)
Chairman, and Chief Executive 1994 -- -- -- (a) -- (a)
Officer 1993 -- -- -- -- -- (a)
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(a) The Chief Executive Officer, Anthony D. Autorino, is paid by the Company's
parent company, Shared Technologies Fairchild Inc., of which he is Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, in accordance with the Management Agreement
described in "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions". In 1995 and
1994, Mr. Autorino received compensation only in the form of stock options
and stock grant, as set forth below, and in 1993 he did not receive any
compensation from the Company. In 1995, Mr. Autorino received options to
purchase 25,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of
$3.128 per share (the then-current fair market value of the Common Stock)
and in 1994 he received options to purchase 33,333 shares of Common Stock at
an exercise price of $3.675 per share (the then-current fair market value of
the Common Stock) and a grant of 62,764 shares of Common Stock having an
estimated value of $5,000 at the time of such grant on January 1, 1994. In
1993, Mr. Autorino did not receive any options. Additionally, in 1995, Mr.
Autorino received from STFI an option to purchase 60,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock owned by STFI at an exercise price of $2.50 per
share.
OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
The following table sets forth information concerning the grant of stock
options made during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 to the Chief
Executive Officer.
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NUMBER OF % OF TOTAL POTENTIAL REALIZABLE
SECURITIES OPTIONS VALUE AT ASSUMED
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO RATES OF STOCK
OPTIONS EMPLOYEES EXERCISE OR PRICE APPRECIATION
GRANTED IN FISCAL BASE PRICE EXPIRATION FOR OPTION TERM
NAME (#)(A) YEAR(B) ($/SH) DATE 5%($)/10%($)
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Anthony D. Autorino 25,000 30 $3.125 8/31/05 $49,132/$124,511
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(a) Options to acquire shares of Common Stock of the Company granted pursuant to
the Company's 1994 Stock Option Plan. All options are exercisable at a price
equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock of the Company on the
date of the grant.
(b) Based on a total of 81,000 options granted during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995.
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION/SAR VALUES
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NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
OPTIONS/SARS IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS/SARS
AT FISCAL YEAR-END(#) AT FISCAL YEAR-END($)
NAME EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE
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Anthony D. Autorino 22,222/36,111 $0/0
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SECURITIES OWNERSHIP
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Common Stock as of May 17, 1996 by (i) all directors
of the Company, (ii) the Chief Executive Officer of the Company,(iii) all
directors and officers of the Company as a group, and (iv) each person known by
the Company to own beneficially more than five percent of the outstanding shares
of the Company's Common Stock.
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PERCENTAGE OF
NUMBER OF SHARES COMMON STOCK
NAMES AND ADDRESSES(1) BENEFICIALLY OWNED(2) OUTSTANDING
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Anthony D. Autorino 85,986(a) 1.9%
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Thomas H. Decker 2,000(b) *
Director
William A. DiBella 2,000(c) *
Director
Vincent DiVincenzo 42,492(d) *
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director
Sean P. Hayes 53,603(e) 1.2%
Executive Vice President and Director
Ajit Hutheesing 152,000(f) 3.2%
Director
Craig A. Marlar 600,000(g) 12.2%
Director
Kevin Schottlaender 0 *
Director
Richard P. Webb 0 *
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
All directors and officers as a group (11 persons) 972,075(h) 19.0%
FIVE PERCENT STOCKHOLDERS
Shared Technologies Fairchild Inc. 1,832,070 39.8%
100 Great Meadow Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Summit Assurance, Inc. 600,000(i) 12.2%
777 E. Taquitz Kenyon Way, Suite 333
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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* Less than 1%
(1) The mailing address of each of the Company's directors and executive
officers is c/o the Company, 100 Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
(2) Except as otherwise specifically noted, the number of shares stated as being
owned beneficially includes shares believed to be held beneficially by
spouses and minor children. The inclusion herein of any shares deemed
beneficially owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership
of those shares. Each stockholder possesses sole voting and investment power
with respect to the shares listed opposite such stockholders' name, except
as otherwise indicated.
(a) Includes 22,222 shares currently issuable upon exercise of options. Also
includes 1,000 shares owned beneficially by Mr. Autorino's spouse, as to
which Mr. Autorino disclaims beneficial ownership.
(b) Includes 2,000 shares currently issuable upon exercise of options.
(c) Includes 2,000 shares currently issuable upon exercise of options.
(d) Includes 11,111 shared currently issuable upon exercise of options.
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(e) Includes 22,222 shares currently issuable upon exercise of options.
(f) Includes 2,000 shared currently issuable upon exercise of options. Also
includes warrants to purchase 150,000 shares, which warrants are owned
beneficially by International Capital Partners, Inc., of which Mr.
Hutheesing is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
(g) Includes 300,000 shares currently issuable upon exercise of warrants, which
are owned beneficially by Summit Assurance, Inc., of which Mr.
Marlar is the sole director and officer.
(h) Includes 70,444 shares currently issuable upon exercise of options and
450,000 shares currently issuable upon exercise of warrants.
(i) Includes 300,000 shares currently issuable upon exercise of warrants.
See note (g) and related information in table.
CUMULATIVE SHAREHOLDER RETURN
The following graph and chart compare the cumulative annual stockholder
return on the Company's Common Stock over the period commencing April 21, 1995
(the date of the Company's initial public offering and the date that Company's
Common Stock commenced trading on Nasdaq) through December 29, 1995 to that of
the Center for Research in Securities Prices ("CRSP") Total Return Index for the
Nasdaq Stock Market ("U.S. Companies") and the CRSP Total Return Index for the
Standard Industrial Classification Codes 4810-4819 Telephone Communications
("SIC Code Index") assuming the investment of $100 on April 21, 1995. In
calculating total annual stockholder return, reinvestment of dividends is
assumed. The stock performance graph and chart below are not necessarily
indicative of future price performance.
LINE GRAPH
Line graph shown using the plot points in table below:
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12/31/90 12/31/91 12/31/92 12/31/93 12/30/94 12/29/95
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Shared Technologies
Cellular $ 33.7
Nasdaq $43.5 $69.8 $81.2 $ 93.3 $91.2 $128.9
SIC Code Index $43.4 $61.0 $76.6 $114.6 $90.2 $124.0
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On April 27, 1996, the Company acquired certain assets of its only
franchisee and licensee in order to expand the Company's operations to Florida,
Nevada, Arizona and California (beyond its current operations in Los Angeles).
The principal stockholder of the various corporate entities from which the
Company purchased such assets, Craig A. Marlar, was elected to the Company's
Board of Directors on
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May 15, 1996 pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement. The purchase price
for such assets consisted of a combination of cash and securities of the Company
and the assumption of certain liabilities, which in the aggregate represented a
purchase price of approximately $3.5 million.
On December 29, 1995, the Company effected a $3 million private placement of
certain preferred stock of the Company. The shares were sold to certain
investors represented by ICP Investments, Inc. ("ICP"), an affiliate of
International Capital Partners, Inc. ("Partners"). A director of the Company,
Mr. Hutheesing, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Partners. In
connection with the offering, ICP received a fee of $300,000 and a warrant to
purchase 150,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price of
$2.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. On May 14, 1996, all 300,000
shares of such preferred stock were converted into an aggregate of 1,146,450
shares of the Company's Common Stock.
The Company is a party to a Management Agreement with its parent company,
STFI, pursuant to which STFI has agreed to provide the Company general
management and administrative services in the legal, financial, MIS, personnel,
marketing and public relations areas, as well as the specific management
services of Messrs. Autorino, DiVincenzo and Dorros. The Management Agreement
expires December 31, 1996, unless sooner terminated at the discretion of the
Company, In consideration for such services, the Company has agreed to pay STFI
a fee of $25,000 per month, subject to certain restrictions and limitations,
including that no such fee shall be payable for any month in which the Company
incurs a pre-tax loss.
OTHER MATTERS
The Board of Directors does not know of any other matters which may come
before the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. However, if any other matters are
properly presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, it is the intention of
the persons named in the accompanying proxy to vote, or otherwise act, in
accordance with their judgment on such matters.
All costs of solicitations of proxies will be borne by the Company. In
addition to solicitations by mail, the Company's directors, officers and regular
employees, without additional remuneration, may solicit proxies by telephone,
telegraph and personal interviews. Brokers, custodians and fiduciaries will be
requested to forward proxy soliciting material to the owners of stock held in
their names, and the Company will reimburse them for out-of-pocket expenses
thereby incurred.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Any stockholder desiring to present a proposal for consideration at the
Company's next annual meeting of stockholders, which is currently scheduled to
be held on May 29, 1997, must submit the proposal to the Company so that it is
received at the principal executive offices of the Company, 100 Great Meadow
Road, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109, on or before January 28, 1997. Any
stockholder desiring to submit a proposal should consult applicable regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In accordance with the provisions of Item 405 of Regulation S-K, the Company
knows of no delinquent filings under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.
FORM 10-K
A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE TO ANY STOCKHOLDER AS OF THE RECORD
DATE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY, SHARED TECHNOLOGIES CELLULAR, INC.,
100 GREAT MEADOW ROAD, SUITE 102, WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06109.
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SHARED TECHNOLOGIES CELLULAR, INC.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned hereby appoints Anthony D. Autorino and Richard P. Webb, or
either of them, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and
hereby authorizes them to represent and to vote, as designated below, all shares
of Common Stock of Shared Technologies Cellular, Inc. held of record by the
undersigned on April 23, 1996 at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
on June 12, 1996, or any adjournment thereof.
This proxy when properly executed will be voted in the manner directed by
the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted
"FOR" proposals 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Please sign exactly as name appears on the reverse side. When shares are
held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, executor,
administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title of such. If a
corporation, please sign in full corporate name by president or other authorized
officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by general partner or
other authorized person.
1. To elect the directors.
[ ] FOR all nominees. [ ] WITHHELD from all nominees.
FOR, except vote withheld from the following nominee(s):
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2. To ratify the adoption of an amendment to the 1994 Director Option Plan.
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
3. To reappoint Rothstein, Kass and Company, P.C. as auditors for the Company.
[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] ABSTAIN
4. IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER
BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
(PROXY IS CONTINUED AND IS TO BE SIGNED AND DATED ON THE OTHER SIDE)
ACCOUNT NUMBER NUMBER OF VOTES PROXY NO.
Dated: , 1996
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PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY AND USE THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
