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                          HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                            12222 South 10001350 East Suite 1Draper Parkway

                               Draper, Utah 84020

                                 PROXY STATEMENT

                                 October 20, 1999April 19, 2001

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                             SOLICITATION OF PROXIES

DATE, TIME, AND PLACE

     This Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy/voting instruction form
("Proxy Form") are being mailed beginning on or about the date shown above, to
holders of common shares (the "Stockholders") in connection with the
solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors" or
"Board") of HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"),
to be used at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Meeting"), to be held November 20, 1999May
19, 2001 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake
City, Utah 84101,telephone number (801) 521-2822, at 7:4:00 p.m. local time, or
any adjournment thereof.

QUORUM AND VOTING

     Proxies are solicited to give all Stockholders of record at the close of
business on October 1, 1999April 12, 2001 (the "Record Date"), an opportunity to vote on
matters that come before the Meeting. This procedure is necessary because
Stockholders live in various states and many may not be able to attend the
Meeting. Shares of Common Stock (the "Shares") can be voted only if the
Stockholder is present in person or is represented by proxy. The presence, in
person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the total outstanding voting
Shares is necessary to constitute a quorum at the Meeting.

     When your Proxy Form is returned properly signed, the Shares represented
will be voted in accordance with your directions. You can specify your choices
by marking the appropriate boxes on the enclosed Proxy Form. If your Proxy Form
is signed and returned without specifying choices, the Shares will be voted as
recommended by the Board of Directors. Abstentions marked on the Proxy Form and
broker non-votes are voted neither "for" nor "against" items being voted upon,
but are counted in the determination of a quorum.

     As of the Record Date, there were 23,990,55926,914,538 Shares outstanding. Each
outstanding Share is entitled to one vote on each matter properly brought before
the Meeting other than the election of Directors which isif any stockholders elect to
vote by cumulative voting.

     No stockholder may cumulate votes in the election of directors unless the
candidates' names have been placed in nomination prior to commencement of the
voting and the stockholder has given notice at the Meeting, prior to the voting,
of the stockholder's intention to cumulate votes. If any stockholder has given
such a notice, then every stockholder entitled to vote may cumulate votes for
candidates in nomination and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the
number of directors to be elected, multiplied by the number of votes to which
that stockholder's shares are entitled, or distribute the stockholder's votes on
the same principle among any or all of the candidates, as the stockholder thinks
fit. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes, up to the number of
directors to be elected, shall be elected.

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SOLICITATION AND COST

     The Company will bear all costs and expenses related to this solicitation
of proxies by the Board of Directors, including the costs of preparing,
printing, and mailing to the Stockholders this Proxy Statement and accompanying
materials. In addition to the solicitation of proxies by use of the mails, the
Directors, Officers, and employees of the Company, without receiving additional
compensation, may solicit proxies personally, by telephone, or by any other
means of communication.

REVOCABILITY OF PROXY

     If you wish to give your proxy to someone other than the persons designated
by the Board of Directors, all names appearing on the enclosed Proxy Form must
be crossed out and the name of another person or persons inserted. The signed
cardProxy Form must be presented at the Meeting by the person or persons
representing you. You may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted at
the Meeting by executing a later-dated proxy, by voting by ballot at the
Meeting, or by filing a written revocation of your proxy with the Company before
the Meeting.

     YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE URGED TO SIGN AND RETURN THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY FORM WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING. If you do
attend, you may vote by ballot at the Meeting, thereby canceling any proxy
previously given.

     As a matter of policy, proxies, ballots, and voting tabulations that
identify individual Stockholders are kept private by the Company. Such documents
are available for examination only by the inspectors of election and certain
personnel associated with processing Proxy Forms and tabulating the vote. The
vote of any Stockholder is not disclosed except as may be necessary to meet
legal requirements.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

     The Company specifically incorporates the Financial Statements for the year
ended December 31, 1998,2000, filed as part of the 19982000 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
in response to Item 13 of the 10-KSB.10-KSB (the "Annual Report"). The Annual Report
and accompanying Financial Statements should have been enclosed in the mailing
containing this Proxy Statement. If you did not receive a copy of the Annual
Report and Financial Statements, please contact the Company and request that the
information be sent to you. A copy of the 19982000 Annual Report may be obtained
from the Company without cost to the requesting Stockholder by contacting the
Company.

                INTERESTS OF PERSONS IN MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON

         The Board of Directors is recommending the Stockholders ratify the
1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan adopted by the Board on September 20,
1999 (the "1999 Plan") which provides for 1,200,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock to be set aside for grant in accordance with the directions of
the Compensation Committee as approved by the Board of Directors. The options
to be granted pursuant to the 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan are
intended primarily for grant to Officers, Directors, and key employees of and
key service providers to the Company.

         If the 1999 Plan is ratified by the Stockholders at the Meeting,
Culley W. Davis, Ronald L. LaFord, Mark S. Brewer, John W. Nagel, Bruce H.
Haglund, and Bradley E. Zarbock will each receive an option to purchase
50,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at a price of $5.00 per share,
the fair market value upon the date of grant. One quarter of the options
granted to each named Director shall become subject to exercise upon the
successful completion of each calendar quarter of service as a Director. If a
named Director is unable to complete his term as a Director, he will forfeit
any options not exercisable at the time of his resignation or dismissal as a
Director.

         Culley W. Davis will receive an option to purchase an additional
250,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at $5.00 per shares if the 1999
Plan is ratified for his services as an Officer and Chairman of the Board.

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                 VOTING SECURITIES AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS THEREOF

VOTING SECURITIES

     As of the Record Date for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the number of
issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock totaled 23,990,559.26,914,538.

PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

     The following table sets forth information concerning the beneficial
ownership of the Company's Shares as of October 1, 1999December 31, 2000 for (i) each current
Director and each nominee for Director (ii) each named executive officer of the
Company as defined in 402(a)(2) of Regulation S-B of the Securities Act of 1933,
(iii) all persons known by the Company to beneficially own more than 5% of the
Company's voting Shares, and (iv) all officers and Directors of the Company as a
group. See also "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" below.

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Amount and Nature of Percentage of Name Title Ownership(1)AMOUNT AND NATURE PERCENTAGE OF NAME TITLE OF OWNERSHIP(1)(2) Class(3)CLASS(3) - ----------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------- ------------- Culley W. Davis (4) CEO and Chairman 40,923 * Pinnacle Enterprises, Inc. (4)530,923 1.9% Family Legacy, Ltd. (5) Beneficial Owner 3,013,424 12.56% Ronald L. LaFord President and Director -0- -0-3,325,524 12.4% Mark S. Brewer (6) Vice President and Director 36,000 * Paul A. Kujanpaa Vice President of Manufacturing 76,000209,333 * John W. Nagel (7) CFO and Director -0- -0-118,334 * Bruce H. Haglund (8) Secretary and Director 72,000 * Bradley E. Zarbock Director 8,000177,667 * J. Steven Young (5) Director Nominee -0-170,000 * George Taylor Munroe (9) Beneficial Owner 1,892,500 7.0% Bart C. Warner (10) Beneficial Owner 1,540,333 5.7% All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group 3,246,347 13.5%(11) 4,531,781 16.3%
- ------------------- * Less than one percent. (1) Unless otherwise noted, the Company believes that all Shares are beneficially owned and that all persons named in the table or family members have sole voting and investment power with respect to all Shares owned by them. Unless otherwise indicated, the contact address of each individual is 12222 South 10001350 East #1,Draper Parkway, Draper, Utah 84020. (2) A person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of securities that can be acquired by such person within 60 days from the date hereof upon the exercise of warrants or options. (3) Assumes 23,990,559 Shares26,914,538 shares outstanding plus, for each individual, any securities that specific personsuch individual has the right to acquire upon exercise of presently exercisable stock options. Each beneficial owner's percentage ownership is determined by assuming that options or warrants that are held by such person (but not those held by any other person) and which are exercisable within 60 days from the date hereof have been exercised. An additional 354,441 Shares issuable upon conversion by ESSI (defined below) stockholders who have not yet converted their stock(4) Includes options to purchase 48,333 shares at an exercise price of $.25, 225,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.00, and 216,667 shares at an exercise price of $5.50. (5) Family Legacy, Ltd. is not included ina Utah limited partnership, the percentageGeneral Manager of class calculation. Inclusion of such shares would reduce the ownership percentages shown. (4)which is Eagle Gate, LC for which Culley W. Davis serves as the Operating Manager. (6) Includes options to purchase 100,000 shares at an exercise price of $.25, 16,666 shares at an exercise price of $1.00, 6,667 shares at an exercise price of $5.00, and 50,000 shares at an exercise price of $5.50. (7) Includes options to purchase 26,667 shares at an exercise price of $.25, 25,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.00, 6,667 shares at an exercise price of $5.00, and 50,000 shares at an exercise price of $5.50. (8) Includes options to purchase 66,667 shares at an exercise price of $.25, 25,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.00, and 50,000 shares at an exercise price of $5.50. (9) George Taylor Munroe directly owns 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Pinnacle Enterprises Group, Inc. (5) Mr. Young was appointed to the Board on October 20, 1999. For his services20,500 shares. He acts as a Director, he will receiveTrustee for seven trusts that own the other 1,872,000 shares indicated. Mr. Munroe's address is 889 South Williams Street, Denver, Colorado 80209. (10) Bart C. Warner directly owns 294,000 shares. He acts as a totalTrustee for three trusts that own the other 1,246,333 shares indicated. Mr. Warner's address is 2240 South 5370 West, West Valley City, Utah 84120. (11) Includes options to purchase 241,667 shares at an exercise price of 300,000$.25, 491,667 shares at an exercise price of the Company's Common Stock, 200,000$1.00, 13,333 shares for the first yearat an exercise price of service$5.00, and 100,000366,667 shares for the second yearat an exercise price of service.$5.50. 3 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS DURINGIn December 2000, the Company granted a total of 500,000 non-statutory stock options, outside of the Company's existing stock option plan to the following persons: Robert C. Gay, 200,000 options, a former director of the Company; Culley W. Davis, 225,000 options; Lester W.B. Moore, a consultant to the Company, 50,000 options; and Bruce H. Haglund, 25,000 options. All of the options granted are exercisable at $1.00 per share and expire 10 years after the date of grant. On November 8, 2000, the Company extended a $300,000 loan to Lighthouse Capital, Inc., which is solely owned by entities controlled by Culley W. Davis. The note pertaining thereto bears interest at the rate of 6.2 percent per annum and is payable on or before November 8, 2001. In October 2000, the Company entered into a month-to-month lease with Lighthouse Capital, Inc., which is solely owned by entities controlled by Culley W. Davis. The monthly lease payment totals $9,200. John W. Nagel, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and a Director is the brother-in-law of the Company's legal counsel, Bruce H. Haglund, who also serves as a Director and the Secretary of the Company, and is a stockholder. Gibson, Haglund & Paulsen, the Company's attorneys, were paid approximately $150,000 and $230,000 in legal fees for services rendered during 2000 and 1999, respectively. Bruce H. Haglund, a Director, the Secretary, and stockholder of the Company, is a member of the law firm. On October 20, 1999, J. Steven Young was appointed as a Director of the Company. For his service as a Director and a consultant for a two-year period, the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Young providing that the Company will receivecompensate him by issuing a total of 300,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock,Stock. The Company issued 200,000 shares for the first year of service and recorded compensation expense of approximately $974,000 and $239,000 for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The additional 100,000 shares for the second year of service.service have not been issued as of the date of this Proxy Statement, and Mr. Young has agreed that the additional shares will be issued as he performs consulting services in the future. During 1999, Culley W. Davis, has made working capital advances to the Company, such that as of August 31, 1999, the balance of this liability totals $291,134.22. This may be settled with a cash payment to Mr. Davis out of private placement proceeds or it may be settled by an issuance of common stock shares at the same price that is realized in a private placement to third parties. TRANSACTIONS DURING 1998 On December 11, 1998, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Reorganization") which resulted in the acquisition by the Company of no less than 80% of the issued and outstanding shares of restricted Common Stock of Environmental Systems & Solutions, Inc. ("ESSI"), a Nevada corporation. The Reorganization qualified as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368 (a) (1) (B) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. Effective with the closing of the Reorganization, certain of the Company's stockholders agreed to cancel approximately 2,555,000 of their common shares. Under the terms of the Reorganization, the former stockholders of ESSI received four shares of the Company for each one share of ESSI and in the aggregate acquired approximately 92% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Company. ESSI was previously a privately held company with no public market for its stock. As of October 1, 1999, the former stockholders of ESSI owned about 90% of the 24,000,000 post-ReorganizationChief Executive Officer, purchased 745,000 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Stock. Such shares are currently restricted under Federal law. In 1998 Culley W. Davis made unsecured advances to the Company totaling $1,478,467, which included $1,427,000 of proceeds from sales of the Company'sprivate stock to investors at $8.00 per share. The stock sold by Mr. Davis was personally owned by him or Pinnacle Enterprises Group, Inc., which he owns, and the proceeds were advanced to the Company according to an agreement between the parties. During December 1998, the Company issued 178,375 shares of Common Stock to Culley W. Davis, or his assigns, valued at $8.00 per share as reimbursement stockoffering for his personal shares sold. The stock sale proceeds received by the Company have been reported as an original stock issuance in the accompanying financial statements. The Company is indebted to Culley W. Davis, who financed the purchase of a 1999 Ford truck used by the Company for product demonstrations at remote locations. The note is payable in monthly installments of $770 including principal and interest, is secured by the truck, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 7.9%. John W. Nagel, the Company's CFO and a Director is the brother-in-law of the Company's legal counsel Bruce H. Haglund who also serves as a Director and is a stockholder. Gibson, Haglund & Johnson, ESSI's attorneys, were paid approximately $162,000 in legal fees for services rendered during 1998. Bruce H. Haglund, an Officer and Director of the Company, is a member of the law firm. 4 $3,200,000 cash infusion. COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16 (a)16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT Section 16 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act requires the Company's officers, Directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company's equity securities to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC and NASDA.SEC. Officers, Directors, and greater than 10% beneficial owners are required by SECSecurities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16 (a) forms they file. TheOfficers of the Company did not file Form 4 regarding some shares acquired and options granted to them during 2000. Forms 4 and 5 were filed in 2001 regarding the transactions during 2000; accordingly, the Company believes that all filing requirements applicable to its Officers, Directors, and greater than 10% beneficial owners werehave now been complied with. 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors has the responsibility for establishing broad corporate policies and for overseeing the overall performance of the Company. However, in accordance with corporate governance principles, the Board is not involved in day-to-day operating details. Members of the Board of Directors are kept informed of the Company's business through discussions with the Chairman and other officers, by reviewing analyses and reports sent to them, and by participating in Board and committee meetings. The Board held fourthree meetings during 1998.2000. All Directors attended more than 75% of the Meetings held. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD During the third quarter of 1999, the Board of Directors established a number of committees, including a Finance Committee, an Audit Committee, and a Compensation Committee, each of which is briefly described below. Upon the election of Directors at the Meeting, the Committees will be reconstituted for the ensuing year. The Finance Committee was established to oversee Company expenditures and approve contracts entered into by the Company requiring the payment of $50,000 or more. The Committee consists of Culley W. Davis, Ronald L. LaFord,John W. Nagel, and Mark S. Brewer. The Audit Committee was established to meet with management to consider the adequacy of the internal controls and the objectivity of financial reporting; the committee meets with the independent auditors and with appropriate Company financial personnel about these matters. The committee recommends to the Board of Directors the appointment of the independent auditors, subject to ratification by the Stockholders at the Annual Meeting. Both the internal auditors and theThe independent auditors periodically meet alone with the committee and always have unrestricted access to the committee. The committee consists of John W. Nagel, Mark S. Brewer, and Bruce H. Haglund. The Compensation Committee negotiates employment contracts, recommends to the Board of Directors compensation for officers, Directors, and employees, and administers management incentive compensation plans, including stock option plans. The committee consists of Culley W. Davis Ronald L. LaFord, and Bruce H. Haglund. UponThere is one vacancy on the election of DirectorsCompensation Committee at the Meeting, the Committees will be reconstituted.this time. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS The Company's policy is not to pay cash compensation to directors who are employees or consultants of the Company for their services as directors, but reimburses reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of directors for attendance at meetings. The Company has agreed to issue Mr. Young a total of 300,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock, 200,000 shares the first year of service and 100,000 5 shares the second year of service. AllSee "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" above. In 2000, all other Directors will receivereceived options to purchase shares of Common Stock ifat $1.00 per share as reflected in the 1999 Plan is approved as outlined above.beneficial ownership table on page 3 hereof. LIMITATION ONOF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS The Company's Certificate of Incorporation limits the liability of directors to the maximum extent permitted by Nevada law. Such limitation of liability does not apply to liabilities arising under the federal securities laws and does not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission. 5 The Company's Bylaws provide that the Company shall indemnify its directors and executive officers and may indemnify its other officers and employees and other agents to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Company believes that indemnification under its Bylaws covers at least negligence and gross negligence on the part of indemnified parties. The Company's Bylaws also permit it to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee, or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in such capacity, regardless of whether the Bylaws permit such indemnification. At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company where indemnification will be required or permitted. The Company is not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding that might result in a claim for such indemnification. PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK The following table sets forth, for the period from October 1998 through September 1999, the high and low bid quotations each quarter for the Common Stock during the most recent fiscal year as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. The Company's stock began trading on October 12, 1998. The prices represent quotations between dealers, without adjustment for retail markup, mark down or commission, and do not necessarily represent actual transactions. COMMON STOCK PRICE ACTUAL
High Low ---- --- 1999 ---- 1st Quarter 4.50 2.25 2nd Quarter 5.875 2.5625 3rd Quarter 7.125 4.625 1998 ---- 4th Quarter 4.0 0.437
The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its Common Stock since its incorporation and anticipates that, for the foreseeable future, earnings, if any, will continue to be retained for use in its business. As of October 1, 1999, the approximate number of record holders of the Company's Common Stock was 1,154. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (ITEM 1 ON PROXY FORM) The Bylaws of the Company provide for the Directors to number at least three and no more than seven. SevenFive members of the Board of Directors are to be elected at the Meeting. The nominees selected 6 by the Board of Directors are listed on the following pages. Stockholders have cumulative voting rights when voting for Directors; accordingly, any Stockholder may multiply the number of Shares he or she is entitled to vote by the number of Directors to be elected and allocate votes among the candidates in any manner. There are no conditions precedentmanner provided such candidate was in nomination prior to the exercise of the right to cumulate votes in the election of Directors of the Company:meeting. Stockholders may exercise such cumulative voting rights, either in person or by proxy, with or without advance notice to the Company. The seven Director nominees receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. Any Shares not voted, whether by abstention, broker non-vote, or otherwise, have no impact on the vote. The Board of Directors intends to vote proxies equally for the nominees unless otherwise instructed on the Proxy Form. If you do not wish your Shares to be voted for particular nominees, please identify the exceptions in the designated space provided on the Proxy Form. If at the time of the Meeting one or more of the nominees have become unavailable to serve, Shares represented by proxies will be voted for the remaining nominees and for any substitute nominee or nominees designated by the Board of Directors. Directors elected at the Meeting will hold office until the next Annual Meeting or until their successors have been elected and qualified. For each nominee there follows a brief listing of principal occupation for at least the past five years, other major affiliations, and age as of OctoberApril 1, 1999.2001. NOMINEES FOR ELECTION AS DIRECTORS The names, ages, and positions of the nominees for election as Directors are as follows:
Name Age Position with the Company First ElectedNAME AGE POSITION WITH THE COMPANY FIRST ELECTED ---- --- ------------------------- ------------- Culley W. Davis 4345 CEO, Chairman, Director 1998 Ronald L. LaFord 52 President,Bruce H. Haglund 49 Secretary, Director 1998 John W. Nagel 60 CFO, Director 1998 Mark S. Brewer 41 Vice President,43 VP Marketing, Director 1998 John W. Nagel 58 CFO, Director 1998 Bruce H. Haglund 47 Secretary, Director 1998 Bradley E. Zarbock 40 Director 1999 J. Steven Young 3739 Director 1999
CULLEY W. DAVIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD DIRECTOR Mr.AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Culley W. Davis was thea founder of ESSI and since itsEnvironmental Systems & Solutions, Inc. ("ESSI"), a predecessor of the Company. Since ESSI's inception in 1992, hashe held various positions including President, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Director. Mr. Davis currently holds the positions of Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board ofand Director, which positions he assumed in December 1998 when the Company.Company acquired ESSI. Since 1992, Mr. Davis has also served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Liquitek Enterprises, Inc. and its predecessor, Dancor, Inc., which became VitriSeal, Inc. through a reorganization on March 18, 1999 (OTC/BB: "VTSL" (jointly referred to "Liquitek"), whose stock is 6 traded on the developerOTC Bulletin Board. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Vitroseal -TM-, a patented coating technology for the metal coating market.Liquitek from 1992 until August 2000. From 1989 until 1992, Mr. Davis was President and Chief Executive Officer of Lubrication Research, Inc., a company engaged in the development and marketing of technology used in the automobile industry. During the period of 1984 until 1990, Mr. Davis founded and served as President of Vencor International, Inc., a developer of form-fitted, reusable, cloth diapers for medical and non-medical applications. From 1979 until 1984, Mr. Davis founded and operated Capital Diamond Corporation, a diamond and jewelry wholesaling company. In May, 1996, Mr. Davis entered into a stipulation for judgment and permanent injunction (the "Injunction") with the Department of Finance of the State of Idaho (the "State") in connection with a complaint (the "Complaint") filed by the State of Idaho alleging that Mr. Davis violated provisions of the Idaho Securities Act. In accordance with the Injunction,injunction, Mr. Davis paid a $50,000 fine to the state and was permanently enjoined from violating the Idaho Securities Act, from offering or selling unregistered 7 securities in Idaho, and from transacting securities business in Idaho without applicable securities licenses. RONALD L. LAFORD, PRESIDENT,BRUCE H. HAGLUND, DIRECTOR Mr. LaFordAND SECRETARY Bruce H. Haglund served as Presidenta Director and Secretary of ESSI from 1992 until December 1998 and has served in the same positions for the Company since December 1998. Mr. Haglund is a principal in the law firm of Gibson, Haglund & Paulsen, with offices in Orange County, California, and Sandy, Utah, where he has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1980. He is a member of the Board of Directors and the Secretary of Metalclad Corporation, a public company whose stock is traded on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. Mr. Haglund is also the Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of ESSI from September 1997 untilAviation Distributors, Inc. and serves as the Reorganization and currently serves inSecretary of Liquitek Enterprises, Inc., public companies whose stocks are traded on the same positions with the Company. From March 1994 until September 1997, Mr. LaFord served as Director of National Marketing and Advertising for Flying J Corporation, a Utah-based company engaged in the development and operation of truck stops and service stations. From 1986 to 1994, he served in various capacities for Citizens Utilities Company including, Director of Administration and Supply, Managing Coordinator of Marketing and Sales and Coordinator of Vehicle Procurement and Maintenance. From 1980 until 1985, Mr. LaFord was a Senior Manager for Union Carbide Corporation. From 1974 until 1979, he was a Senior Consultant for General Telephone and Electronics (GTE). Mr. LaFord received his A.A. degree in Civil Engineering and B.A. degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Central Washington University.OTC Bulletin Board. He is a graduate of the General TelephoneUniversity of Utah College of Law. JOHN W. NAGEL, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER John W. Nagel joined ESSI as its Chief Financial Officer and Electronics Schoola member of Management.the Board of Directors in October 1998, and has served in the same capacities with the Company since December 1998. He also currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Liquitek Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Nagel served as Director of Finance for a network affiliate television station in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 1988 through 1998. During the period of 1983 to 1988, he was the operator and part owner of several franchised ice cream parlors. From 1980 to 1983, Mr. Nagel held positions in administration and management for The Nautilus Group, Inc., a private venture capital firm. From 1968 to 1980, Mr. Nagel worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. in numerous capacities related to consulting for the design and implementation of computer-based management information systems. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps from 1962 to 1966. Mr. Nagel has an M.B.A. degree from Harvard University and a B.S. degree in accounting from The Ohio State University. MARK S. BREWER, DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Mr.MARKETING Mark S. Brewer served as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of ESSI from September 1997 to the Reorganization and currently serveshas continued in the same positionscapacities with the Company. HeCompany since December 1998. Mr. Brewer also serves as President of Search International and Onkli, Incorporated. Search International was founded by Mr. Brewer in 1990 for the purpose of developing and marketing new products. He founded Onkli, Incorporated in 1991 for the purpose of creating and packaging consumer houseware products. In 1979, Mr. Brewer joined Advertising Professionals, a full service advertising agency which he acquired in 1989 and operated until 1996. JOHN W. NAGEL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR Mr. Nagel joined ESSI as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors in September 1998 and served until the Reorganization and currently serves in the same positions with the Company. From 1988 to August 1998, Mr. Nagel served as Director of Finance for WVUE Television of New Orleans, Louisiana. During the period of 1983 to 1988, he was operator and part owner of several franchised ice cream parlors. From 1980 to 1983, Mr. Nagel held positions in administration and management for The Nautilus Group, Inc., a poultry incubation equipment manufacturer and portable electronic stage lighting system manufacturer. From 1968 to 1980, Mr. Nagel worked for Arthur Anderson & Co. in numerous capacities relating to consulting for the design and implementation of computer-based management information systems. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps from 1962 to 1966. Mr. Nagel was awarded his M.B.A. degree from Harvard University and his B.S. degree in accounting from Ohio State University. BRUCE H. HAGLUND, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR Mr. Haglund served as a Director and Secretary of ESSI from September 1998 until the Reorganization and currently serves in the same positions with the Company. Mr. Haglund is a principal in the law firm of Gibson, Haglund & Paulsen in Orange County, California where he has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1980. Mr. Haglund is also the Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of Metalclad Corporation (Nasdaq SmallCap: MTLC), Aviation Distributors, Inc. (OTC/BB: ADIN), Renaissance Golf Products, Inc. (OTC/BB: FGLF), and VitriSeal, Inc. (OTC/BB: VTSL). He is a graduate of the University of Utah College of Law. 87 BRADLEY E. ZARBOCK, DIRECTOR Mr. Zarbock has served as a Director of the Company since April 1999. Since 1980, Mr. Zarbock has been employed by and is currently Vice President of Plumbers Supply Co., a Utah-based company which has been nationally ranked among the top 100 plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning companies according to sales volume for the past 10 years. Since 1996, Mr. Zarbock has served as a director of the American Supply Association's ("ASA") Education Foundation and, concurrently since 1998, he has served as President of the Young Executive's Division of the ASA and a member of the ASA's political action committee. The ASA is a federation of regional and national organizations serving the plumbing-heating-cooling-piping industry. During 1998, he served as the Young Executives Chairman of the Board of the ASA. Mr. Zarbock graduated from Westminster College with a B.S. degree in International Business Management in 1985. J. STEVEN YOUNG, DIRECTOR Mr.J. Steven Young has served as a Director of the Company since October 1999. Mr. Young holds the honor of the highest quarterback rating in National Football League ("NFL") history. Mr. Young has beenwas a member of the NFL sincefrom 1985 through 1999 and has received numerous NFL and collegiate awards, including, but not limited to, Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXIX, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AND SPORTING NEWS'Sports Illustrated and Sporting News' 1994, 1993 and 1992 Player of the Year, NFL's Most Valuable Player 1994 and 1992, a Consensus 1983 All-American and Heisman Trophy Winner Runner-up. Throughout his NFL history, Mr. Young has provided marketing endorsements at various times for Nike, Sprint, VISA, Sun Microsystems, Power Bar, Pert Plus, National Dairy Association, Wheaties, and Advil. In 1993, Mr. Young established the Forever Young Foundation, an international, non-profit public charity, based in Los Altos, California, that provides funding for charitable organizations which encourage the development, security, strength, and spiritual vitality of the family. Mr. Young is currently a spokesperson for The Children's Miracle Network, NFL F.A.C.T., a national program promoting education for youth, and NFL P.L.A.Y. Football. In 1994, Mr. Young received his Juris Doctorate degree from Brigham Young University College of Law. VOTE REQUIRED The five Director nominees receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. Management intends to vote for"FOR" all of the directors as nominated.Director nominees set forth above. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE COMPANY'S STOCKHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION OF THE FOREGOING SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND YOUR PROXY WILL BE SO VOTED UNLESS YOU SPECIFY OTHERWISE. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The name and position of the Company's executive officerofficers who isare not also a nomineenominees for Directors are as follows: PAUL A. KUJANPAA, VICE PRESIDENT, OF MANUFACTURING Mr. Kujanpaa served ashas been Vice President of Manufacturing offor ESSI fromand the Company since July 1998 until the Reorganization and currently serves in the same positions with the Company.1998. From 1997 to 1998 he served as Senior Manager of Order Fulfillment and Logistics for Haworth, Inc. From 1994 until 1997 Mr. Kujanpaa was a Management Consulting Manager for Grant Thornton LLP, the country's seventh largest accounting and management consulting firm. During the period of 1991 to 1993 he held the position of Senior Management Consultant for Booz, Allen & Hamilton, an international management consulting firm ranked among the top five in the world. From 1989 until 1991, Mr. Kujanpaa worked as Management Consultant for A.T. Kearney Incorporated, an international management consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. During the period of 1988 to 1989, Mr. Kujanpaa was a partner of and Engineer Consultant for Metz and Associates Incorporated, a manufacturing engineering consulting firm whichthat was sold to A.T. Kearney Incorporated in 1989. From 1986 to 1988 he held the position of Manufacturing Engineering Consultant for Ingersoll Engineers Incorporated of Rockford, Illinois. Mr. Kujanpaa received his B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University. 9 APPROVAL OF HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN (ITEM 2 ON THE PROXY FORM) On September 20, 1999, the Board of Directors ofRONALD M. TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT, SALES Ronald M. Turner joined the Company subjectas National Sales Director in late 1999 and was promoted to stockholder approval, adopted the 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"),Vice President, Sales in October 2000. Mr. Turner, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The Plan is intended to provide incentive to key employees and Directors of, and key consultants, vendors, customers, and others expected to provide significant servicesCertified Marketing Executive, came to the Company to encourage proprietary interest in the Company, to encourage such key employees to remain in the employ of the Company and its subsidiaries, to attract new employees with outstanding qualifications, and to afford additional incentive to consultants, vendors, customers, and others to increase their efforts in providing significant services to the Company. The Company has reserved 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the Plan. The Plan provides that incentive stock options ("Incentive Stock Options") may be granted to full-time employees (who may also be Directors) and non-statutory stock options ("Non-statutory Stock Options") may be granted to non-employee Directors and consultants from time to time on a discretionary basis by the Board or the Committee. The Plan also provides for the grant of Non-statutory Stock Options to outside members of the Board of Directors on a "formula award" basis as provided in Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Rule 16b-3"). The Plan provides for administration by the Board in compliance with Rule 16b-3, or by a Committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Board, which Committee shall be constituted to permit the Plan to comply with Rule 16b-3, and which shall consist of not less than two members, each of whom has not participated in the Plan by way of receipt of any discretionary grant of an option (Incentive Stock Options and Non-statutory Stock Options are together hereinafter referred to as "Option" or "Options", unless the context otherwise requires), and who will not so participate while serving as a member of the Committee, and each of whom has not participated under any other plan or have received options of the Company during the year preceding adoption of the Plan by the stockholders (other than pursuant to a formula award grant under the Plan). A member of the Board or a Committee member shall in no event participate in any determination related to Options held by or to be granted on a discretionary basis to such Board or Committee member. The aggregate number of shares of the Company's authorized but unissued Common Stock which may be issued upon exercise of Options under the Plan may not exceed the Shares reserved under the Plan. If any unexercised option, or any portion thereof, for any reason expires or is terminated, does not vest or is not delivered, the unexercised or unvested shares allocable to such Option may again be made subject to any Award. Options must be evidenced by written stock option agreements in such form as the Committee may from time to time determine. Each Option must state the number of shares to which it pertains and must provide for the adjustment thereof if the outstanding shares of Common Stock are exchanged for cash or a different number or kind of shares or securities of the Company, or if the outstanding shares of the Common Stock are increased, decreased, exchanged for, or otherwise changed, or if additional shares or new or different shares or securities are distributed with respect to the outstanding shares of the Common Stock, through a reorganization or merger in which the Company is the surviving entity or through a combination, consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend, reverse stock split, stock consolidation, or other capital change or adjustment. In addition, the Board or the Committee may grant such additional rights in the foregoing circumstances as the Board or the Committee deems to be in the best interests of any participant and the Company in order to preserve for the participant the benefits of the Award. The exercise price in the case of any Incentive Stock Option must not be less than the fair market value on the date of grant and, in the case of any Option granted to an optionee who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of the Company, must 10 not be less than 110% of the fair market value on the date of grant. The exercise price, in the case of any Non-statutory Stock Option, must not be less than 85% of the fair market value on the date of grant. The purchase price is payable in full in United States dollars upon the exercise of the Option; provided, however, that if the applicable Option agreement so provides, the purchase price may be paid (i) by the surrender of shares in good form for transfer, owned by the participant and having a fair market value on the date of exercise equal to the purchase price, or in any combination of cash and shares, as long as the sum of the cash so paid and the fair market value of the shares so surrendered equals the purchase price; (ii) by cancellation of indebtedness owed by the Company to the participant; (iii) with a full recourse promissory note executed by the participant; or (iv) any combination of the foregoing. The interest rate and other terms and conditions of such note must be determined by the Board or the Committee. The Board or Committee may require that the participant pledge his or her shares of Common Stock to the Company for the purpose of securing the payment of such note, in which event the stock certificate(s) representing such shares may not be released to the participant until such note has been paid in full. Each Option must state the time or times which all or part thereof becomes exercisable. No Option may be exercised after the expiration of 10 years from the date it was granted,position of Executive Director of Sales and no Option granted to an optionee who owns more than 10%Marketing Executives of Madison, Inc., a position he held for eight years. He spent the total combined voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of the Company may be exercised after the expiration of fiveprevious 28 years from the date it was granted. During the lifetime of a participant in the Plan, such Options may be exercisable only by the participant and shall not be assignable or transferable. If a participant dies while Options are exercisable, they may be exercised, subject to the condition that no option shall be exercisable after the expiration of 10 years from the date granted and to the extent the right to exercise the Option accrued at any time within 12 months after the death of the participant, by the executors or administrators of the deceased participant or by persons who acquired the option directly from the deceased option holder by bequest or inheritance. Within the limitations of the Plan, the Board or Committee may modify, extend, or renew outstanding Options or accept the cancellation of outstanding Options (to the extent not previously exercised) for the granting of new Options in substitution therefor. No modification of an Option may, without the consent of the participant, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Option previously granted. In the case of Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan, the aggregate fair market value (determined as of the date of the grant thereof) of the shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options become exercisable by any participant for the first time during any calendar year (under the Plan and all other plans maintained by the Company) may not exceed $100,000. The Board or Committee may, however,sales management with the participant's consent, authorize an amendment to the Incentive Stock Option which renders itAmerican Breeders Service where he consistently exceeded his annual sales goals. Mr. Turner studied sales management and marketing at Syracuse University and holds a Nonstatutory Stock Option. The stock option agreements authorized under the Plan may contain such other provisions not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan (including, without limitation, restrictions upon the exercise of the Options) as the Board or the Committee deems advisable. VOTE REQUIRED The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding Shares is required to approve this proposal. Management intends to vote "FOR" the proposal to approve the 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND THAT THE COMPANY'S STOCKHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN, AND YOUR PROXY WILL BE SO VOTED UNLESS YOU SPECIFY OTHERWISE. 11B.S. degree from Utah State University. 8 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS (ITEM 32 ON PROXY FORM) The Board of Directors has selected Squar, Milner & Reehl, LLP as independent public accountants for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1999, subject to the approval of the Stockholders. To the knowledge of the Company, at no time has Squar, Milner & Reehl, LLP had any direct or indirect financial interest in or any connection with the Company other than as independent public accountants. A representative of Squar, Milner & Reehl, LLP will be available at the Meeting to make a statement if the representative so desires and to respond to appropriate questions.GENERAL In conjunction with a merger and reorganization of ESSI and the Company, the Company changed auditors in January 1999. The Company's former accountants, Jones, Jensen & Co., were dismissed effective January 26, 1999, and Squar, Milner, Reehl & Reehl,Williamson, LLP was("Squar Milner"), were appointed as the Company's principal accountants. There were no disagreements with the former accountantaccountants and are no disagreements with the current Accountantaccountants on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure. At a meeting on March 23, 2001, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the recommendation of the Audit Committee for the appointment of Squar Milner to audit the financial statements of the Company for 2001. This selection is subject to ratification or rejection by the Stockholders. Squar Milner has no financial interest in the Company. A representative of Squar Milner is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if he or she so desires, and is expected to be available to respond to appropriate questions. Squar Milner performed various audit and other services for the Company during 2000. Such services included an audit of annual financial statements, interim reviews of quarterly financial statements, review and consultation connected with certain filings with the SEC, internal control reviews required by certain contractual agreements or requested by the Company's management, consultation on tax, financial accounting and reporting matters, and meetings with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. AUDIT FEES Following is a summary of the 2000 fees paid to Squar Milner for the audit of the Company's December 31, 1999 financial statements and reviews of quarterly reports filed with the SEC in 2000:
ALL OTHER ---------------------- PAYMENTS IN ANNUAL AUDIT- NON-AUDIT- TOTAL YEAR ENDED AUDIT TAX RELATED RELATED ALL OTHER TOTAL ----------- ------ --- ------- ---------- --------- ----- December 31, 2000 $60,185 $2,941 $1,000 $-0- $1,000 $64,126
The Company has accrued approximately $40,000 through March 31, 2001 for the audit of the December 31, 2000 financial statements by Squar Milner, and the Company is current in the payment of fees due the auditors. ALL OTHER FEES The Company paid fees of approximately $1,000 to Squar Milner for all other services provided by it during 2000, including audit-related services of $1,000. No fees were paid for non-audit services. REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed an Audit Committee composed of three directors, Messrs. Nagel, Brewer, and Haglund. The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. A copy of that Charter is included as Exhibit "A" to this Proxy Statement. The Audit Committee's job is one of oversight as set forth in its Charter. It is not the duty of the Audit Committee to prepare the Company's financial 9 statements, to plan or conduct audits, or to determine that the Company's financial statements are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's management is responsible for preparing the Company's financial statements and for maintaining internal control. The independent auditors are responsible for auditing the financial statements and for expressing an opinion as to whether those audited financial statements fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The Audit Committee met four times in 2000. The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the Company's audited financial statements with management and with Squar Milner, the Company's independent auditors for 2000. The Audit Committee has discussed with Squar Milner the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61. The Audit Committee has received from Squar Milner the written statements required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence Discussions with Audit Committees, and has discussed Squar Milner's independence with them, and has considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors' independence. Based on the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2000 for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Audit Committee John W. Nagel, Chairman Mark S. Brewer Bruce H. Haglund USE OF THE REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER In accordance with and to the extent permitted by applicable law or regulation, the information contained in the Report of the Audit Committee and the Audit Committee Charter shall not be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed to be soliciting material or to be filed with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. VOTE REQUIRED Ratification of the appointment of auditors requires a majority of the votes cast thereon. Any Shares not voted, whether by abstention, broker non-vote, or otherwise, have no impact on the vote. If the Stockholders do not ratify this appointment, other independent auditors will be considered by the Board orof Directors upon recommendation of the Audit Committee. VOTE REQUIRED The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding Shares is required to approve this proposal. Management intends to vote "FOR" the proposal to ratify the auditors. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDRECOMMENDS THAT THE COMPANY'S STOCKHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDITORS, AND YOUR PROXY WILL BE SO VOTED UNLESS YOU SPECIFY OTHERWISE. 10 REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The Company's compensation programs are designed to link executives' compensation to the performance of the Company. The annual salary paid to executives over the past three years reflect fixed amounts that are deemed competitive for executives with comparable ability and experience in the industry. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid by the Company for services rendered during the periods indicated.indicated to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and all officers whose compensation exceeded $100,000 for the year. Management of the Company was completely replaced in conjunction with the Reorganizationreorganization between the Company and ESSI. 12 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Annual Compensation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Annual Salary Bonus Compensation Name and Principal Position YearANNUAL COMPENSATION LONG-TERM COMPENSATION --------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- OTHER AWARDS PAYOUTS ANNUAL ----------------------- ----------- NAME AND COMPEN- RESTRICTED OPTIONS/ LTIP ALL PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($) SATION ($) -------------------------------- --------STOCK ($) SARS (#) PAYOUTS ($) OTHER (1) - ------------------ ---- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- -------- ----------------------- --------- Culley W. Davis, 2000 240,000 -- -- -- 225,000(3) -- -- Chairman, 1999 115,845 -- -- -- 300,000(4) -- -- CEO (1) 1998 95,000 -- -0- Chairman, CEO 1997 -0- -- -0--- -- -- -- Ronald L. LaFord, 2000 120,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- President (1)(2) 1999 96,000 -- -- -- 60,000(5) -- -- 1998 88,00096,000 -- -0- President 1997 18,750 -- -0- Mark S. Brewer, 1998 78,550 -- -0- Vice President 1997 72,685 -0- Joe K. Johnson, 1998 -0- -0- Former President 1997 -0- -0--- -- --
- ------------------- (1) The remuneration described in the table does not include the cost to the Company of benefits furnished to the named executive officers, including premiums for health insurance and other personal benefits provided to such individual that are extended to all employees of the Company in connection with their employment. The value of such benefits cannot be precisely determined; however, the executive Officers named above did not receive other compensation in excess of the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of such Officers' cash compensation. (2) Mr. LaFord's services as President were terminated as of January 1, 2001. (3) In December 2000, Mr. Davis was granted a non-statutory stock option to purchase 225,000 shares of common stock in the Company at $1.00 per share that expires on December 31, 2010. (4) In September 1999, Mr. Davis was granted stock options to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company exercisable at $5.50 per share, which vest in three equal installments on January 1, 2000, 2001, and 2002. Of the 300,000 options, 50,000 expire ten years from the date of grant and 250,000 expire five years from the date of grant. (5) In September 1999, Mr. LaFord was granted stock options to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock in the Company, of which 50,000 are exercisable at $5.50 per share and 10,000 are exercisable at $5.00 per share, all of which vest in three equal installments on January 1, 2000, 2001, and 2002, and all of which expire ten years from the date of grant. 11 OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR--INDIVIDUAL GRANTS The following table sets forth the number of options granted to each of the named executive officers of the Company:
NUMBER OF % OF TOTAL SECURITIES OPTIONS UNDERLYING GRANTED TO OPTIONS EMPLOYEES IN EXERCISE OR BASE EXPIRATION NAME GRANTED (#) FISCAL YEAR(1) PRICE ($/SH) DATE ---- ----------- -------------- ---------------- ---------- Culley W. Davis 225,000 47.6% $1.00 12/31/2010
- ------------------- (1) An aggregate of 472,500 options were granted to employees during 2000. AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES The following table sets forth the number of options, both exercisable and unexercisable, held by each of the named executive officers of the Company and the value of any in-the-money options at December 31, 2000 (assuming a market value of $1.00 on December 31, 2000):
VALUE OF NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED SHARES UNEXERCISED OPTIONS IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS ACQUIRED AT FISCAL YEAR-END AT FISCAL YEAR-END UPON VALUE EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/ NAME EXERCISE REALIZED UNEXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE ---- -------- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Culley W. Davis -0- -0- 382,500/215,000 $18,125/$36,250 Ronald L. LaFord 33,333 $41,667 -0-/66,667 $-0-/$50,000
SUBMISSION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS StockholdersStockholder proposals intended for inclusion in next year's proxy statement should be sent via certified mail-return receipt requested to Bruce H. Haglund, Secretary, 12226 South 1000 East,Jamboree Center, 2 Park Plaza, Suite 11, Draper, Utah 84020,450, Irvine, California 92614 and must be received by February 28, 2000.2002. MISCELLANEOUS AND OTHER MATTERS Management knows of no matters to come before the Meeting other than those specified herein. If any other matter should come before the Meeting, then the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy will have discretionary authority to vote all proxies with respect thereto in accordance with their judgment. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The Company specifically incorporates the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1998,2000, filed as part of the 19982000 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB in response to Item 13 of the 10-KSB. The Annual Report and attached Financial Statements should have been enclosed in the mailing containing this Proxy Statement. If you did not receive a copy of the Annual Report and attached Financial Statement, please contact the Company and request that the information be sent to you. A copy of the 1998Company's current Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the financial statements and schedules thereto but without other exhibits, is being mailed to each Stockholder together with this Proxy Statement. Additional copies may be obtained by Stockholders without charge by writing to: HydroMaid International, Inc., 1350 East Draper Parkway, Draper, Utah 84020. Copies of any exhibits to the Annual Report, specifically listed in the Annual Report, may be obtained fromby Stockholders with a charge equal to the Company withoutCompany's cost to the requesting stockholder by contacting the Company. A COPY OF THE COMPANY'S CURRENT ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES THERETO, IS BEING MAILED TO EACH STOCKHOLDER TOGETHER WITH THIS PROXY STATEMENT. ADDITIONAL COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED BY STOCKHOLDERS WITHOUT CHARGE BY WRITING TO: HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., 12222 SOUTH 1000 EAST, SUITE 1, DRAPER, UTAH 84020. COPIES OF ANY EXHIBITS TO THE ANNUAL REPORT, SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT, MAY BE OBTAINED BY STOCKHOLDERS WITH A CHARGE EQUAL TO THE COMPANY'S COST TO COPY AND SEND ANY REQUESTED EXHIBIT. 13copy and send any requested exhibit. 12 EXHIBIT "A" HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Page I. PURPOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 III. EFFECTIVE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IV. ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 V. PARTICIPATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5.1 Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5.2 Ten Percent Stockholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5.3 Stock Ownership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5.4 Outstanding Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 VI. STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VII. OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.1 Stock Option Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.2 NumberAUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER ORGANIZATION There shall be a committee of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.3 Exercise Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.4 Medium and Time of Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.5 Term and Transferability of Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7.6 Modification, Extension, and Renewal of Options. . . . . . . . 6 7.7 Limitation on Grant of Incentive Stock Options . . . . . . . . 6 7.8 Other Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 XIII. RIGHTS OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPANTS, AND BENEFICIARIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.1 Employee Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.2 No Employment Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.3 No Transferability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.4 Plan Not Funded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8.5 Adjustments upon Recapitalizations and Corporate Changes . . . 7 8.6 Termination of Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8.7 Death of Participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8.8 Disability of Participant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8.9 Retirement of Participant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8.10 Rights as a Stockholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8.11 Deferral of Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8.12 Acceleration of Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 i IX. MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9.1 Termination, Suspension, and Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9.2 No Fractional Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9.3 Tax Withholding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9.4 Restrictions of Elections Made by Participants . . . . . . . . 9 9.5 Limitations on the Corporation's Obligations . . . . . . . . . 10 9.6 Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9.7 Governing Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9.8 Securities Law Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9.9 Execution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ii HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN I. PURPOSE The HydroMaid International, Inc. 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan is intended to provide incentive to key employees and directors of, and key consultants, vendors, customers, and others expected to provide significant services to, the Corporation, to encourage proprietary interest in the Corporation, to encourage such key employees to remain in the employ of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries, to attract new employees with outstanding qualifications, and to afford additional incentive to consultants, vendors, customers, and others to increase their efforts in providing significant services to the Corporation. II. DEFINITIONS. 2.1 "Award" shall mean an Option, which may be designated an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option, in each case as granted pursuant to the Plan. 2.2 "Award Agreement" shall mean any written agreement, contract, or other instrument or document evidencing an Award. 2.3 "Beneficiary" shall mean the person, persons, trust, or trusts entitled by will or the laws of descent and distribution to receive the benefits specified under the Plan in the event of a Participant's death. 2.4 "Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Corporation. 2.5 "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 2.6 "Committee" shall mean the committee, if any, appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan, or the Board if no Committee has been appointed. 2.7 "Common Stock" shall mean the Common Stock, $.001 par value, of the Corporation. 2.8 "Corporation" shall mean("Board") for HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Nevada corporation and its Subsidiaries. 2.9 "Disability" shall mean the condition of a Participant who is unable("Corporation"), to perform his or her substantial and material job duties due to injury or sickness or such other conditionbe known as the Board orAudit Committee may determine in its sole discretion and/or engage in any substantial gainful activity("Committee"). At such time as required by reasonNasdaq-listing requirements, the Committee shall be composed of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. 2.10 "Effective Date" shall mean September 20, 1999, the date the Plan was adopted by the Board provided the stockholdersdirectors who are independent of the Company ratify the Plan within one year from its adoption by the Board. 1 2.11 "Eligible Employee" shall mean an individual who is employed (within the meaning of Code Section 3401 and the regulations thereunder) by the Corporation. Additionally for purposes of this Plan, a Participant who is a director or a consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary shall be deemed to be an Eligible Employee, and service as a director, consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary shall be deemed to be employment, except that no Incentive Stock Option may be granted to a non-employee director or non-employee consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary. 2.12 "Event" shall mean any of the following: (a) Any person or entity (or group of affiliated persons or entities) acquires in one or more transactions, whether before or after the effective date of the Plan, ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote in the election of directors of the Corporation; or (b) The dissolution or liquidationmanagement of the Corporation or a reorganization, merger, or consolidationand are free of any relationship that, in the opinion of the CorporationBoard, would interfere with onetheir exercise of independent judgment as a Committee member. The Committee shall be comprised of three (3) or more entities, as a result of which the Corporation is not the surviving entity, or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation as an entirety to another entity. For purposes of this definition, ownership does not include ownership (i) by a person owning such shares merely of record (such as a member of a securities exchange, a nominee, or a securities depository system), (ii) by a person as a bona fide pledgee of shares prior to a default and determination to exercise powers as an owner of the shares, (iii) by a person who is not required to file statements on Schedule 13D by virtue of Rule 13d-1(b, or (iv) by a person who owns or holds shares as an underwriter acquired in connection with an underwritten offering pending and for purposes of resale. 2.13 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time. 2.14 "Exercise Price" shall mean the price per Share of Common Stock, determined by the Board or the Committee, at which an Award may be exercised. 2.15 "Fair Market Value" shall mean the value of one Share of Common Stock, determined as follows: (a) If the Shares are traded on an exchange, the price at which Shares traded at the close of business on the date of valuation; or (b) If the Shares are traded over-the-counter on the OTC System, the closing price if one is available, or the mean between the bid and asked prices on such System at the close of business on the date of valuation; or (c) If neither (i) nor (ii) above applies, the fair market valuedirectors as determined by the Board orBoard. All members of the Committee in good faith. Such determination shall be conclusivehave a working familiarity with basic finance and binding on all persons. 2.16 "Incentive Stock Option" shall mean an option described in Section 422A(b)accounting practices, and at least one member of the Code. 2.17 "Initial Grant"Committee shall mean the initial grant of Awards as set forthhave accounting or related financial management expertise. Committee members may enhance their familiarity with finance and accounting by participating in Exhibit "A," if any, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2.18 "Nonstatutory Stock Option" shall mean an option not described in Section 422(b), 422A(b), 423(b) or 424(b) of the Code. 2 2.19 "Option" shall mean either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option granted pursuant to the Plan. 2.20 "Participant" shall mean an Eligible Employee who has received an Award under the Plan. 2.21 "Plan" shall mean the HydroMaid International, Inc. 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as it may be amended from time to time. 2.22 "Purchase Price" shall mean the Exercise Price times the number of Shares with respect to which an Award is exercised. 2.23 "Restricted Stock Awards" shall mean any Award of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to certain restrictions and to a risk of forfeiture. 2.24 "Retirement" shall mean the voluntary termination of employment by an Employee upon the attainment of age 65 and the completion of not less than 20 years of service with the Corporation or a Subsidiary. 2.25 "Rule 16b" shall mean Rule 16b of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. 2.26 "Share" shall mean one share of Common Stock, adjusted in accordance with Section 8.5 of the Plan (if applicable). 2.27 "Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time. 2.28 "Stock Appreciation Right" shall mean the right granted to a Participant to be paid an amount measured by the appreciation in the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock from the date of grant to the date of exercise of the right, with payment to be made in cash, Common Stock, or property as specified in the Award or determined by the Committee. 2.29 "Stock Option Agreements" shall mean an Award Agreement granting Options under the Plan. 2.30 "Stock Purchase Agreement" shall mean an agreement to exercise Options under the Plan. 2.31 "Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation at least 50% of the total combined voting power of which is ownededucational programs conducted by the Corporation or by another Subsidiary. 2.32 "Tax Date" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3 hereof. III. EFFECTIVE DATEan outside consultant. The Effective Date of the Plan is September 20, 1999. IV. ADMINISTRATION The Plan shall be administered by the Board in compliance with Rule 16b-3, or by a Committee appointed by the Board, which Committee shall be constituted to permit the Plan to comply with Rule 16b-3, and which shall consist of not less than two members. The Board shall appoint one of the 3 members of the Committee, if there be one, as Chairman of the Committee. If a Committee has been appointed, the Committee shall hold meetings at such times and places as it may determine. Acts of a majority of the Committee at which a quorum is present, or acts reduced to or approved in writing by a majority of the members of the Committee shall be elected by the valid acts ofBoard at the Committee. The Board, or the Committee if there be one, shall from time to time at its discretion select the Eligible Employees and consultants who are to be granted Awards, determine the number of Shares to be applicable to such Award, and designate any Options as Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, except that no Incentive Stock Option may be granted to a non-employee director or a non-employee consultant. A memberannual organizational meeting of the Board or a Committee member shall in no event participate in any determination relating to Awards held by or to be granted to such Board or Committee member; however, a member of the Board or a Committee memberuntil their successors shall be entitled to receive Awards approvedduly elected and qualified. Unless a chair is elected by the stockholders in accordance withfull Board, the provisions of Rule 16b-3. The interpretation and construction by the Board, or by the Committee if there be one, of any provision of the Plan or of any Award granted thereunder shall be final. No member of the Board ormembers of the Committee may designate a chair by majority vote of the full Committee membership. PURPOSE The Committee shall be liable for any action or determination made in good faith with respectprovide assistance to the Plan or any Award granted thereunder. In addition to any right of indemnification provided by the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Corporation, such person shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation from any loss, cost, liability, or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by himdirectors in connection with any claim, suit, action, or proceeding to which he may be a party by reason of any action or omission under the Plan. V. PARTICIPATION 5.1 ELIGIBILITY. Subjectfulfilling their responsibility to the termsshareholders, potential shareholders, and conditions of Section 5.2 below, the Participants shall be such persons as the stockholders may approve or as the Committee may select from among the following classes of persons: (i) Eligible Employees of the Corporation or of a Subsidiary (who may be officers, whether or not they are directors); and (ii) consultants, vendors, customers, and others expectedinvestment community relating to provide significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary. For purposes of this Plan, a Participant who is a director or a consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary shall be deemed to be an Eligible Employee, and service as a director, consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary shall be deemed to be employment, except that no Incentive Stock Option may be granted to a non-employee director or non-employee consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary, and except that no Nonstatutory Stock Option may be granted to a non-employee director or non-employee consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of significant services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary other than upon a vote of a majority of disinterested directors finding that the value of the services rendered or to be rendered to the Corporation or a Subsidiary by such non-employee director or non-employee consultant, vendor, customer, or other provider of services is at least equal to the value of the Awards granted. 5.2 TEN-PERCENT STOCKHOLDERS. An Eligible Employee who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of the Corporation, its parent or any of its Subsidiaries shall not be eligible to receive an Award for an Incentive Stock Option unless (i) the Exercise Price of the Shares subject to such Award is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value of such Shares on the date of grant; and (ii) such Award by its terms is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant. 5.3 STOCK OWNERSHIP. For purposes of Section 5.2 above, in determining stock ownership an Eligible Employee shall be considered as owning the stock owned, directly or indirectly, by or for his brothers, sisters, spouses, ancestors, and lineal descendants. Stock owned, directly or indirectly, by or for a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust shall be considered as being owned proportionately by or 4 for its stockholders, partners, or beneficiaries. Stock with respect to which such Eligible Employee holds an Award shall not be counted. 5.4 OUTSTANDING STOCK. For purposes of Section 5.2 above, "outstanding stock" shall include all stock actually issued and outstanding immediately after the grant of the Award to the Participant. "Outstanding stock" shall not include shares authorized for issue under outstanding Options or Purchase Rights held by the Participant or by any other person. VI. STOCK SUBJECT TO THE PLAN The stock subject to Awards granted under the Plan shall be Shares of the Corporation's authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock. The aggregate number of Shares which may be issued as Awards or upon exercise of Awards under the Plan shall not exceed 1,200,000 shares. The number of Shares subject to unexercised Options plus the number of Shares previously issued under the Plan shall not at any time exceed the number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan. In the event that any unexercised Option, or any portion thereof, for any reason expires or is terminated, the unexercised or unvested Shares allocable to such Option may again be made subject to any Award. Any Shares withheld by the Corporation pursuant to Section 9.3 shall not be deemed to be issued. The number of withheld Shares shall be deducted from the applicable Award and shall not entitle the Participant to receive additional Shares. The limitations established by this Article VI shall be subject to adjustment in the manner provided in Section 8.5 hereof upon the occurrence of an event specified therein. VII. OPTIONS 7.1 STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTS. Options shall be evidenced by written Stock Option Agreements in such form as the Committee shall from time to time determine. Such agreements shall comply with and be subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. 7.2 TYPE AND NUMBER OF SHARES. Each Option shall state the type of Award and the number of Shares to which it pertains and shall provide for the adjustment thereof in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.5 hereof. 7.3 EXERCISE PRICE. Each Option shall state the Exercise Price thereof. The Exercise Price in the case of any Incentive Stock Option shall not be less than the Fair Market Value on the date of grant and, in the case of any Option granted to an Optionee described in Section 5.2 hereof, shall not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant. The Exercise Price in the case of any Nonstatutory Stock Option shall not be less than 85% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant. 7.4 MEDIUM AND TIME OF PAYMENT. The Purchase Price shall be payable in full in United States dollars upon the exercise of the Option; provided, however, that if the applicable Stock Option Agreement so provides the Purchase Price may be paid (i) by the surrender of Shares in good form for transfer, owned by the Participant and having a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise equal to the Purchase Price, or in any combination of cash and Shares, as long as the sum of the cash so paid and the Fair Market Value of the Shares so surrendered equal the Purchase Price, (ii) by cancellation of indebtedness owed by the Corporation to the Participant, (iii) with a full recourse promissory note executed by the Participant, or (iv) any combination of the foregoing. The interest rate and other terms and conditions of such note shall be determined by the Committee. The Committee may require that the Participant pledge his or her Shares to the Corporation for the purpose of securing the payment of such note. In no event shall the stock certificate(s) representing such Shares be released to the Participant until such note is paid in full. 5 7.5 TERM AND NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF OPTIONS. Each Option shall state the time or times which all or part thereof becomes exercisable. No Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of 10 years from the date it was granted, and no Option granted to a Participant described in Section 5.2 hereof shall be exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date it was granted. During the lifetime of the Participant, the Option shall be exercisable only by the Participant and shall not be assignable or transferable. In the event of the Participant's death, the Option shall not be transferable by the Participant other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. 7.6 MODIFICATION, EXTENSION, AND RENEWAL OF OPTION. Within the limitations of the Plan, the Committee may modify, extend, or renew outstanding Options or accept the cancellation of outstanding Options (to the extent not previously exercised) for the granting of new Options in substitution therefor. The foregoing notwithstanding, no modification of an Option shall, without the consent of the Participant, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Option previously granted. 7.7 LIMITATION ON GRANT OF INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS. In the case of Incentive Stock Options granted hereunder, the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date of the grant thereof) of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options become exercisable by any Participant for the first time during any calendar year (under this Plan and all other Plans maintained by the Corporation, its parent, or its Subsidiaries) shall not exceed $100,000. The Board or Committee may, however, with the Participant's consent authorize an amendment to the Incentive Stock Option which renders it a Nonstatutory Stock Option. 7.8 OTHER PROVISIONS. The Stock Option Agreements authorized under the Plan may contain such other provisions not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan (including, without limitation, restrictions upon the exercise of the Option) as the Committee shall deem advisable. XIII. RIGHTS OF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPANTS, AND BENEFICIARIES 8.1 EMPLOYEE STATUS. Status as an Eligible Employee shall not be construed as a commitment that any Award will be made under the Plan to an Eligible Employee or to Eligible Employees generally. 8.2 NO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. Nothing contained in the Plan (or in the Award Agreements or in any other documents related to the Plan or to Awards) shall confer upon any Eligible Employee or any Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Corporation or constitute any contract or agreement of employment, or interfere in any way with the right of the Corporation to reduce such person's compensation or to terminate the employment of such Eligible Employee or Participant, with or without cause, but nothing contained in the Plan or any document related thereto shall affect any other contractual right of any Eligible Employee or Participant. Nothing contained in the Plan (or in the Award Agreements or in any other documents related to the Plan or the Awards) shall confer upon any director of the Corporation any right to continue as a director of the Corporation. 8.3 NO TRANSFERABILITY. Awards may be exercised only by, and amounts payable or shares issuable pursuant to an Award shall be paid only to or registered only in the name of, the Participant or, in the event of the Participant's death, to the Participant's Beneficiary or, in the event of the Participant's Disability, to the Participant's Personal Representative or, if there is none, to the Participant. Other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, no right or benefit under the Plan or any Award, including, without limitation, any Option or share of Restricted Stock that has not vested, shall be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, or charge and any such attempted action shall be void and no such right or benefit shall be, in any manner, liable for, or subject to, debts, contract, liabilities, engagements, or torts of any Eligible Employee, Participant, or Beneficiary, in any case except as may otherwise be expressly 6 required by applicable law. The Board or the Committee shall disregard any attempt at transfer, assignment, or other alienation prohibited by the preceding sentence and shall pay or deliver such cash or shares of Common Stock in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board or the Committee may authorize exercise by or transfers or payments to a third party in a specific case or more generally; provided, however, with respect to any option or similar right (including any Stock Appreciation Right), such discretion may only be exercised to the extent that applicable rules under Section 16 of the Exchange Act would so permit without disqualifying the Plan from certain benefits thereunder. 8.4 PLAN NOT FUNDED. No Participant, Beneficiary, or other person shall have any right, title, or interest in any fund or in any specific asset (including shares of Common Stock) of the Corporation by reason of any Award granted hereunder. There shall be no funding of any benefits which may become payable hereunder. Neither the provisions of the Plan (or of any documents related hereto), nor the creation or adoption of the Plan, nor any action taken pursuant to the provisions of the Plan shall create, or be construed to create, a trust of any kind or a fiduciary relationship between the Corporation and any Participant, Beneficiary, or other person. To the extent that a Participant, a Beneficiary, or other person acquires a right to receive an Award hereunder, such right shall be no greater than the right of any unsecured general creditor of the Corporation. Awards payable under the Plan shall be paid in shares of Common Stock or from the general assetscorporate accounting, reporting practices of the Corporation, and no special or separate fund or depositthe quality and integrity of the financial reports of the Corporation. It shall be established and no segregation of assets or shares shall be made to assure payment of such Awards. 8.5 ADJUSTMENT UPON RECAPITALIZATIONS AND CORPORATE CHANGES. If the outstanding shares of Common Stock are changed into or exchanged for cash or a different number or kind of shares or securitiesresponsibility of the Corporation, or ifCommittee to maintain free and open means of communication between the outstanding sharesdirectors, the independent auditors, and the financial management of the Common Stock are increased, decreased, exchanged for, or otherwise changed, or if additional shares or new or different shares or securities are distributedCorporation. Consistent with respectthis function, the Committee should encourage continuous improvement of, and should foster adherence to, the outstanding shares of the Common Stock, through a reorganization or merger in which the Corporation is the surviving entity or through a combination, consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend, reverse stock split, stock consolidation, or other capital change or adjustment, an appropriate adjustment shall be made in the numberCorporation's policies, procedures and kind of shares of other consideration that is subject to or may be delivered under the Plan and pursuant to outstanding Awards. A corresponding adjustment to the consideration payable with respect to Awards granted prior to any such change and to the price, if any, to be paid in connection with Restricted Stock Awards shall also be made as appropriate. Corresponding adjustments shall be made with respect to Stock Appreciation Rights related to Options to which they are related. In addition, the Board orpractices at all levels. While the Committee may grant such additional rights inhas the foregoing circumstances as the Board or the Committee deems to be in the best interest of any Participantresponsibilities and the Corporation in order to preserve for the Participant the benefits of an Award. 8.6 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT BY DEATH, DISABILITY, OR RETIREMENT. If a Participant ceases to be an Employee for any reason other than his or her death, Disability or Retirement, such Participant shall have the right, subject to the restrictions of Section 8.3 above, to exercise any Award at any time within three months after termination of employment, but only to the extent that, at the date of termination of employment, the Participant's right to exercise such Award had accrued pursuant to the terms of the applicable agreement and had not previously been exercised; provided, however, that if the Participant was terminated (i) "for cause" as defined in any applicable employment agreement, (ii) pleads or is found guilty of a felony involving an act of dishonesty or moral turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction; (iii) has engaged in serious misconduct; (iv) has made any material misrepresentation to the Company; (v) has committed a willful, unexcused breach of his duty in the course of Executive's employment; (vi) has been guilty of habitual neglect of Executive's duties; or (vii) has usurped a corporate opportunity, is guilty of fraudulent embezzlement of property or funds of the Company, or committed any act of fraud or intentional misrepresentation or any other act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or other misconduct that would constitute a felony, any Award not exercised in full prior to such termination shall be canceled. For this purpose, the employment 7 relationship shall be treated as continuing intact while the Participant is on military leave, sick leave, or other bona fide leave of absence (to be determined in the sole discretion of the Board or the Committee). The foregoing notwithstanding, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option, employment shall not be deemed to continue beyond the 90th day after the Participant's reemployment rights are guaranteed by statute or by contract. 8.7 DEATH OF PARTICIPANT. If a Participant dies while an Employee, or after ceasing to be an Employee but during the period while he or she could have exercised the Award under this Section 8.7, and has not fully exercised the Award, then the Award may be exercised in full at any time within 12 months after the Participant's death (but not later than the date of termination fixed in the applicable agreement), by the executors or administrators of his or her estate or by any person or persons who have acquired the Award directly from the Participant by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent that, at the date of death, the Participant's right to exercise such Award had accrued and had not been forfeited pursuant to the terms of the applicable agreement and had not previously been exercised. 8.8 DISABILITY OF PARTICIPANT. If a Participant ceases to be an Employee by reason of Disability, such Participant shall have the right to exercise the Award at any time within 12 months after termination of employment (but not later than the termination date fixed in the applicable Agreement), but only to the extent that, at the date of termination of employment, the Participant's right to exercise such Award had accrued pursuant to the terms of the applicable Award Agreement and had not previously been exercised. 8.9 RETIREMENT OF PARTICIPANT. If a Participant ceases to be an Employee by reason of Retirement, such Participant shall have the right to exercise the Award at any time within three months after termination of employment (but not later than the termination date fixed in the applicable Award Agreement), but only to the extent that, at the date of termination of employment, the Participant's right to exercise such Award had accrued pursuant to the terms of the applicable Award Agreement and had not previously been exercised. 8.10 RIGHTS AS A STOCKHOLDER. A Participant, or a transferee of a Participant, shall have no rights as a stockholder with respect to any Shares covered by his or her Award until the date of the issuance of a stock certificate for such Shares. No adjustment shall be made for dividends (ordinary or extraordinary, whether in cash, securities, or other property), distributions or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section 8.5 hereof. 8.11 DEFERRAL OF PAYMENTS. The Board or the Committee may approve the deferral of any payments that may become due under the Plan. Such deferrals shall be subject to any conditions, restrictions, or requirements as the Board or the Committee may determine. 8.12 ACCELERATION OF AWARDS. Immediately prior to the occurrence of an Event, (i) each Option and Stock Appreciation Right under the Plan shall become exercisable in full; (ii) Restricted Stock delivered under the Plan shall immediately vest free of restrictions; and (iii) each other Award outstanding under the Plan shall be fully vested or exercisable, unless, prior to the Event, the Board or the Committee otherwise determines that there shall be no such acceleration or vesting of an Award or otherwise determines those Awards which shall be accelerated or vested and to the extent to which they shall be accelerated or vested, or that an Award shall terminate, or unless in connection with such Event the Board provides (A) for the assumption of such Awards theretofore granted; or (B) for the substitution for such Awards of new awards covering securities or obligations (or any combination thereof) of a successor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to number and kind of shares and prices; or (C) for the payment of the fair market value of the then outstanding Awards. In addition, the Board or the Committee may grant such additional rights in the foregoing circumstances as the Board or the Committee deems to be in the best interest of the Participant and the Corporation in order to preserve for the Participant the benefits of an Award. For 8 purposes of this Section 8.12 only, Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the Corporation as constituted immediately prior to the Event. In addition, the Board may in its sole discretion accelerate the exercisability or vesting of any or all Awards outstanding under the Plan in circumstances under which the Board or the Committee determines such acceleration appropriate. IX. MISCELLANEOUS 9.1 TERMINATION, SUSPENSION, AND AMENDMENT. The Board or the Committee may, at any time, suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan (or any part thereof) and may, with the consent of a Participant, authorize such modifications of the terms and conditions of such Participant's Award as it shall deem advisable; provided that, except as permitted under the provisions of Section 8.5 hereof, no amendment or modification of the Plan may be adopted without approval by a majority of the shares of the Common Stock represented (in person or by proxy) at a meeting of stockholders at which a quorum is present and entitled to vote thereat, if such amendment or modification would: (i) materially increase the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act or any successor provision; (ii) materially increase the aggregate number of shares which may be delivered pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan; or (iii) materially modify the requirements of eligibility for participation in the Plan. Neither adoption of the Plan nor the provisions hereof shall limit the authority of the Board to adopt other Plans or to authorize other payments of compensation and benefits under applicable law. No Awards under the Plan may be granted or amended during any suspension of the Plan or after its termination. The amendment, suspension, or termination of the Plan shall not, without the consent of the Participant, alter or impair any rights or obligations pertaining to any Awards granted under the Plan prior to such amendment, suspension, or termination. 9.2 NO FRACTIONAL SHARES. No Award or installment thereof shall be exercisable except in respect of whole shares, and fractional share interests shall be disregarded. 9.3 TAX WITHHOLDING. As required by law, federal, state, or local taxes that are subject to the withholding of tax at the source shall be withheld by the Corporation as necessary to satisfy such requirements. The Corporation is entitled to require deduction from other compensation payable to each Participant or, in the alternative: (i) the Corporation may require the Participant to advance such sums; or (ii) if a Participant elects, the Corporation may withhold (or require the return of) Shares having the Fair Market Value equal to the sums required to be withheld. If the Participant elects to advance such sums directly, written notice of that election shall be delivered prior to such exercise and, whether pursuant to such election or pursuant to a requirement imposed by the Corporation, payment in cash or by check of such sums for taxes shall be delivered within 10 days after the exercise date. If the Participant elects to have the Corporation withhold Shares (or be entitled to the return of Shares) having a Fair Market Value equal to the sums required to be withheld, the value of the Shares to be withheld (or returned) will be equal to the Fair Market Value on the date the amount of tax to be withheld (or subject to return) is to be determined (the "Tax Date"). 9.4 RESTRICTIONS ON ELECTIONS MADE BY PARTICIPANTS. Elections by Participants to have Shares withheld (or subject to return) for this purpose will be subject to the following restrictions: (i) the election must be made prior to the Tax Date; (ii) the election must be irrevocable; (iii) the election will be subject to the Board's disapproval; and (iv) if the Participant is an "officer" within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the election shall be subject to such additional restrictions as 9 the Board or the Committee may impose in an effort to secure the benefits of any regulations thereunder. 9.5 LIMITATIONS ON THE CORPORATION'S OBLIGATIONS. The Corporation shall not be obligated to issue shares and/or distribute cash to the Participant upon any Award exercise until such payment has been received or Shares have been withheld, unless withholding (or offset against a cash payment) as of or prior to the exercise date is sufficient to cover all such sums due or which may be due with respect to such exercise. In addition, the Board or the Committee may grant to a Participant a cash bonus in any amount required by federal, state, or local tax law to be withheld with respect to an Award. 9.6 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The Plan, the granting of Awards under the Plan, the Stock Option Agreements, and Stock Purchase Agreements and the delivery of Options, Shares, and Awards (and/or the payment of money or Common Stock) pursuant thereto and the extension of any loans hereunder are subject to such additional requirements as the Board or the Committee may impose to assure or facilitate compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations (including, without limitation, securities laws and margin requirements) and to such approvals by any regulatory or governmental agency which may be necessary or advisable in connection therewith. In connection with the administration of the Plan or the grant of any Award, the Board or the Committee may impose such further limitations or conditions as in its opinion may be required or advisable to satisfy, or secure the benefits of, applicable regulatory requirements (including those rules promulgated under Section 16 of the Exchange Act or those rules that facilitate exemption from or compliance with the Securities Act or the Exchange Act), the requirements of any stock exchange upon which such shares or shares of the same class are then listed, and any blue sky or other securities laws applicable to such shares. 9.7 GOVERNING LAWS. The Plan and all Awards granted under the Plan and the documents evidencing Awards shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Utah as the Corporation's principle place of business. 9.8 SECURITIES LAW REQUIREMENTS. (a) LEGALITY OF ISSUANCE. The issuance of any Shares upon the exercise of any Option and the grant of any Option shall be contingent upon the following: (i) the Corporation and the Participant shall have taken all actions required to register the Shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to qualify the Option and the Shares under any and all applicable state securities or "blue sky" laws or regulations, or to perfect an exemption from the respective registration and qualification requirements thereof; (ii) any applicable listing requirement of any stock exchange on which the Common Stock is listed shall have been satisfied; and (iii) any other applicable provision of state or Federal law shall have been satisfied. (b) RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER. Regardless of whether the offering and sale of Shares under the Plan has been registered under the Securities Act or has been registered or qualified under the securities laws of any state, the Corporation may impose restrictions on the sale, pledge, or other transfer of such Shares (including the placement of appropriate legends on stock certificates) if, in the judgment of the Corporation and its counsel, such restrictions are necessary or desirable in order to achieve compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act, the securities laws of any state, or any other law. In the event that the sale of Shares under the Plan is not registered under the Securities Act 10 but an exemption is available which required an investment representation or other representation, each Participant shall be required to represent that such Shares are being acquired for investment, and not with a view to the sale or distribution thereof, and to make such other representations as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Corporation and its counsel. Any determination by the Corporation and its counsel in connection with any of the matterspowers set forth in this Section 9.8(b) shall be conclusiveCharter, it is not the duty of the Committee to plan or conduct audits or to determine that the Corporation's financial statements are complete and binding on all persons. Stock certificates evidencing Shares acquired underaccurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This is the Plan pursuantresponsibility of management and the independent auditor. Nor is it the duty of the Committee to an unregistered transaction shall bear a restrictive legend reading substantially as followsconduct investigations, to resolve disagreements, if any, between management and such other restrictive legends as are requiredthe independent auditor or deemed advisable underto assure compliance with laws and regulations and the provisions of any applicable law: THESE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1993, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN RELIANCE UPON EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. THESE SHARES OR ANY INTEREST HEREIN MAY NOT, BE OFFERED, SOLD OR TRANSFERRED UNLESS REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS IS AVAILABLE. (c) REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION OF SECURITIES. The Corporation may, but shall not be obligated to register or qualifyCorporation's business conduct guidelines. In carrying out its responsibilities, the issuance of Awards and/or the sale of Shares under the Securities Act or any other applicable law. The Corporation shall not be obligated to take any affirmative actionCommittee believes its policies and procedures should remain flexible in order to causebest react to changing conditions and to ensure to the issuance of Awards ordirectors and shareholders that the sale of Shares under the Plan to comply with any law. (d) EXCHANGE OF CERTIFICATES. If, in the opinioncorporate accounting and reporting practices of the Corporation and its counsel, any legend placed on a stock certificate representing shares issued under the Plan is no longer required, the holder of such certificate shall be entitled to exchange such certificate for a certificate representing the same number of Shares but lacking such legend. 9.9 EXECUTION. To record the adoption of the Plan in the form set forth above by the Board effective as of September 20, 1999, the Corporation has caused this Plan to be executed in the name and on behalf of the Corporation where provided below by an officer of the Corporation thereunto duly authorized. HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: ------------------------------------- Culley W. Davis, Chief Executive Officer ATTEST: - ------------------------------- Bruce H. Haglund, SECRETARY (Corporate Seal) 11 EXHIBIT A INITIAL GRANTS EMPLOYEES/SERVICE PROVIDERS (All Options to Vest Equally Over Three Years)
NAME ISO/NQ NUMBER --------------------- ---------- ---------- Benjamin Aguayo ISO 22,500 Jennifer Lee ISO 10,000 Heather Bateman ISO 10,000 Mark S. Brewer ISO 10,000 Lorene B. Childs ISO 20,000 Culley W. Davis ISO 250,000 Tina M. Ellis ISO 10,000 Tom L. Grissom, Sr. ISO 10,000 James Hadlock ISO 10,000 Stacey Holdaway ISO 10,000 Paul Kujanpaa ISO 30,000 Ronald L. LaFord ISO 10,000 Tyson LaFord ISO 10,000 John W. Nagel ISO 10,000 Matthew Nagel ISO 2,500 Edward B. Paulsen NQ 25,000
DIRECTORS (All Options to Vest in Quarterly Increments Over One Year)
NAME ISO/NQ NUMBER --------------------- ---------- ---------- Culley W. Davis ISO 50,000 Ronald L. LaFord ISO 50,000 Mark S. Brewer ISO 50,000 John W. Nagel ISO 50,000 Bruce H. Haglund NQ 50,000 Bradley E. Zarbock NQ 50,000
----------------------- Initial grants total 750,000. INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN OF HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. THIS INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of ____________________________ (the "Effective Date") by and between HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Utah corporation (the "COMPANY"), and __________________ (the "OPTIONEE") pursuant to the COMPANY's 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Board of Directors of the COMPANY has adopted the Plan as of September 20, 1999 to which this Agreement and the option granted hereunder ("Option") are subject, and the Board of Directors of the COMPANY has determined that it is to the advantage and in the best interest of the COMPANY and its stockholders to grant the Option provided for herein to OPTIONEE as an inducement to remain in the employ of the COMPANY, and as an incentive for increased effort during such service. 1. GRANT OF OPTION. The Company grants to OPTIONEE the right and option to purchase from the COMPANY, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, all or any part of an aggregate of shares of the authorized $.001 par value Common Stock of the COMPANY, at the purchase price of $1.00 per share (being not less than the fair market value per share of said stock on the date hereof) as OPTIONEE may from time to time elect, exercisable on or after the Effective Date hereof for a period of 10 years (the latter date hereinafter referred to as the "Terminal Date"), all in accordance with all requirements and are of the schedule attached heretohighest quality. The Committee's primary duties and marked Exhibit "A." No partial exerciseresponsibilities are to: o Serve as an independent and objective party to monitor the Corporation's financial reporting process and internal control system. o Review and appraise the audit efforts of such Option may be for less than 250 full shares, unless the number purchased isCorporation's independent accountants and financial management of the total number atcorporation. o Provide an open avenue of communication among the time purchasable under the Option. In no event shall the COMPANY be required to transfer fractional shares to OPTIONEE. This Agreementindependent accountants, financial and senior management, and the Option granted hereunder are subjectBoard. EXHIBIT "A" -1- The Committee will primarily fulfill these responsibilities by carrying out the activities enumerated in Section IV of this Charter. MEETINGS The Committee shall meet at least four (4) times annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate. As part of its responsibility to foster open communication, the Plan, a copyCommittee should meet at least annually with management, and the independent accountants in separate executive sessions to discuss any matters that the Committee or each of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "B." 2. METHOD OF EXERCISE. The Option granted hereunder shallthese groups believe should be exercisable, fromdiscussed privately. In addition, the Effective Date, as hereinabove provided, by written notice which shall; 2.1 state the election to exercise the Option, the number of shares in respect of which it is being exercised, the person in whose name the shares are to be issued (if the shares are issued to individuals), the names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers of such persons; 2.2 contain such representations and agreements as to the holder's investment intent with respect to such shares of Common Stock as are required by lawCommittee or as may be satisfactory to the COMPANY's counsel; 2.3 be signed by the person or persons entitled to exercise the Option and, if the Option is being exercised by any person or persons other than the OPTIONEE, be accompanied by proof, satisfactory to counsel for the COMPANY, of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option; and 2.4 be accompanied by a payment for the purchase price of those shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised in the form of cash or check. 1 3. ISSUING OF STOCK CERTIFICATES. The certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock as to which the Option shall be exercised shall be registered in the name of the person or persons exercising the Option. The COMPANY shall not be required to transfer or deliver any certificate or certificates for the shares purchased upon exercise of the Option granted hereunder until (a) complianceits chair should meet with the terms of this Agreement, (b) compliance with all then applicable requirements of law;independent accountants and (c) admission of such shares for trading privileges on any stock exchange on whichmanagement annually to review the stock may then be listed. 4. STOCK SUBJECT TO THE OPTION. The COMPANY shall set aside the number of shares of Common Stock of the COMPANY subject to be granted upon exercise of this Option which it now holds as authorized and unissued shares. If the Option should expire or become unexercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased shares which were subject thereto shall be free from any restrictions occasioned by this Option Agreement. If the COMPANY has been listed on a stock exchange, the COMPANY will not be required to issue or deliver any certificate or certificates for shares to be issued hereunder until such shares have been listed (or authorized for listing upon official notice of issuance) upon each stock exchange on which outstanding shares of the same class may then be listed and until the COMPANY has taken such steps as may, in the opinion of counsel for the COMPANY, be required by law and applicable regulations, including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and state blue sky laws and regulations, in connection with the issuance or sale of such shares. The COMPANY will use its best efforts to comply with any such requirements forthwith upon the exercise of the Option. 5. TERMINATION OF OPTION. The Option and all rights granted hereunder to the extent such rights shall not have been exercised, shall terminate and become null and void on the Terminal Date or sooner if OPTIONEE ceases to be in the continuous employ of the COMPANY (whether by resignation, retirement, dismissal, or otherwise), except that: (a) in the event of termination of such employment for any reason other than the permanent disability of OPTIONEE, as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and as presently in effect (the "Code"), or for cause, OPTIONEE may at any time within a period of three months thereafter exercise the Option granted hereunder to the extent such Option was exercisable by OPTIONEE on the date of the termination of such employment; and (b) in the event of the permanent disability of OPTIONEE while in the employ of the COMPANY, the Option granted hereunder, to the extent that OPTIONEE was entitled to exercise such Option on the date of OPTIONEE's disability, may be exercised within one year after such termination as a result of disability by OPTIONEE or the person or persons to whom OPTIONEE's rights under the Option granted hereby shall pass by will or by the applicable laws of descent and distribution. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, however, the Option and all rights herein granted shall be exercisable in all events six months prior to the Terminal Date and in all events terminate and become null and void 10 years from the date of this Agreement. 6. LIMITATION UPON TRANSFER. During the lifetime of OPTIONEE, the Option and all rights granted hereunder shall be exercisable only by OPTIONEE, and except as in paragraph 5 otherwise provided, the Option and all rights granted hereunder shall not be transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of law or otherwise), and shall not be subject to execution, attachment, or similar process. Upon any attempt to transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of such Option or of such rights contrary to the provisions hereof, or upon the levy of any attachment or similar process upon such Option or such rights, such Option and such rights shall immediately become null and void. 7. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. In order to be entitled to exercise the Option granted hereunder as to the first increment of shares as shown in Exhibit "A," OPTIONEE must remain in the continuous employ of the COMPANY for the period of at least six months from the date hereof. 8. STOCK AS INVESTMENT. By accepting this Option, the OPTIONEE acknowledges for OPTIONEE or any heirs and legatees, that any and all shares purchased hereunder shall be acquired 2 for investment and not for distribution, and upon the transfer of any or all of the shares subject to the Option granted hereunder, the OPTIONEE, or heirs or legatees receiving such shares, shall deliver to the COMPANY a representation in writing that such shares are being acquired in good faith for investment and not for distribution. The OPTIONEE shall not dispose (whether by sale, exchange, gift, or any other transfer) of any shares of stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of the Option granted hereunder, within two years after the grant of this Option or one year after the transfer of such shares to him upon his exercise of such Option. OPTIONEE further recognizes that any disposition (whether a sale, exchange, gift, or any other transfer) of any shares of stock prior to the aforementioned periods will not only be a breach of this Agreement, but will also disqualify the Option as a Incentive Stock Option under Section 422A of the Code. 9. RECLASSIFICATION, CONSOLIDATION, OR MERGER. In the event of any change in the Common Stock of the COMPANY subject to the Option granted hereunder, through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, stock split, stock dividend, or other change in the corporate structure, appropriate adjustment shall be made by the COMPANY in the number of shares subject to such Option and the price per share; provided, however, thatCorporation's financials in accordance with Section IV(3) below. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES To fulfill its responsibilities and duties the provisions of Section 425(a) of the Code, a new Option may be substituted for the Option granted hereunder or such Option may be assumed by an employer corporation, or a parent or subsidiary of such corporation, in connection with any transaction to which such Section is applicable. Upon the dissolution or liquidation of the COMPANY other than in connection with a transaction to which such Section is applicable, the Option granted hereunder shall terminate and become null and void, but OPTIONEE shall have the right immediately prior to such dissolution or liquidation to exercise the Option granted hereunder to the full extent not before exercised. 10. RIGHTCommittee shall: DOCUMENTS/REPORTS REVIEW 1. REVIEW AND UPDATE THIS CHARTER PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST ANNUALLY) AS STOCKHOLDER. Neither OPTIONEE nor his executors, administrators, heirs or legatees, shall be or have any rights or privileges of a stockholder of the COMPANY in respect of the shares transferable upon exercise of the Option granted hereunder, unless and until certificates representing such shares shall have been endorsed, transferred, and delivered and the transferee has caused his name to be entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the COMPANY. 11. NOTICES. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be addressed to the COMPANY in care of its Secretary at the main offices for the transaction of its business, and any notice to be given to OPTIONEE shall be addressed to OPTIONEE at the address set forth above, or at such other place as either party may hereafter designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed duly given when enclosed in a properly sealed envelope or wrapper addressed as herein required, certified and deposited (postage and certification prepaid) in a post office regularly maintained by the United States Government. 12. BENEFITSCONDITIONS DICTATE. 2. REVIEW THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANY REPORTS OR OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY, OR THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING ANY CERTIFICATION, REPORT, OPINION, OR REVIEW RENDERED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. 3. REVIEW WITH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, THE ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K PRIOR TO ITS FILING OR PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each successor of the COMPANY. All obligations imposed upon the OPTIONEE and all rights granted to the COMPANY under this Agreement shall be binding upon the OPTIONEE's heirs, legal representatives, and successors. This Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive source of any and all rights which the OPTIONEE, OPTIONEE's heirs, legal representatives, or successors may have in respect to the Plan or any options or Common Stock granted or issued thereunder, whether to OPTIONEE, or to any other person. 13.EARNINGS. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE MAY REPRESENT THE ENTIRE COMMITTEE FOR PURPOSES OF THIS REVIEW. 4. ISSUE ANNUALLY A REPORT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CORPORATION'S PROXY STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY THE RULES OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. 5. DISCUSS WITH MANAGEMENT AND/OR THE CORPORATION'S GENERAL COUNSEL ANY LEGAL MATTERS (INCLUDING THE STATUS OF PENDING LITIGATION) THAT MAY HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANY MATERIAL REPORTS OR INQUIRES FROM REGULATORY OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS 1. RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, CONSIDERING INDEPENDENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS AND APPROVE THE FEES AND OTHER COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMMITTEE SHOULD REVIEW AND DISCUSS WITH THE ACCOUNTANTS ALL SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS THE ACCOUNTANTS HAVE WITH THE CORPORATION TO DETERMINE THE ACCOUNTANTS' INDEPENDENCE. THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A FORMAL WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS DELINEATING ALL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE ACCOUNTANTS AND THE CORPORATION CONSISTENT WITH INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS BOARD STANDARD 1. 2. REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS AND APPROVE ANY PROPOSED DISCHARGE OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANT. 3. PERIODICALLY CONSULT WITH THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS OUT OF THE PRESENCE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ABOUT INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. All Options granted hereunder are granted pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, as it is in force and effect at the date of grant. 14. RESOLUTIONCONTROLS AND THE FULLNESS AND ACCURACY OF DISPUTES. Any dispute or disagreement which should arise under, or as a result of, or in any way relate to, the interpretation, construction, or application of this Agreement will be submitted first to the Board of Directors for resolution and then to an appropriate court within the State of Utah, if necessary. 3 THE CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FINANCIAL REPORTING PROCESSES 1. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COMPANY has caused these presents to be executed on its behalf by its President, to be sealed by its corporate seal, and attested by its Secretary, and OPTIONEE has hereunto set his or her hand the date and year first above written, which is the time of the granting of the Option hereunder. "COMPANY" "OPTIONEE" HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Nevada corporation By: ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Culley W. Davis, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ------------------------------- (Corporate Seal) ATTEST: By: ------------------------------- Bruce H. Hagland, SECRETARY 4 CONSULTATION WITH THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS AND THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, REVIEW THE INTEGRITY OF THE CORPORATION'S FINANCIAL REPORTING PROCESSES, BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL. 2. CONSIDER THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' JUDGMENTS ABOUT THE QUALITY AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THE CORPORATION'S ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AS APPLIED IN ITS FINANCIAL REPORTING. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE, IF APPROPRIATE, MAJOR CHANGES TO THE CORPORATION'S AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES AS SUGGESTED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, OR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT 1. ESTABLISH REGULAR AND SEPARATE SYSTEMS OF REPORTING TO THE COMMITTEE BY EACH OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS REGARDING ANY SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS MADE IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT'S PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE VIEW OF EACH AS TO APPROPRIATENESS OF SUCH JUDGMENTS. EXHIBIT "A" INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT PURSUANT-2- 2. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT, REVIEW SEPARATELY WITH EACH OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, ANY SIGNIFICANT DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE COURSE OF THE AUDIT, INCLUDING ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE SCOPE OF WORK OR ACCESS TO REQUIRED INFORMATION. 3. REVIEW ANY SIGNIFICANT DISAGREEMENT AMONG FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND THE 1999 STOCK OPTIONINDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 4. REVIEW WITH THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS AND INCENTIVE PLANFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT THE EXTENT TO WHICH CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS IN FINANCIAL OR ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, AS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE, HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED; PROVIDED SUCH REVIEW SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT AN APPROPRIATE TIME SUBSEQUENT TO IMPLEMENTATION OF HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. ----------------------------- EXERCISE SCHEDULE
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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT PURSUANT TOCHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS, AS DECIDED BY THE 1999 STOCK OPTIONCOMMITTEE. COMPLIANCE 1. REVIEW ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, AND INCENTIVE PLANQUALIFICATIONS OF HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION. 2. PERFORM ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THIS NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of _________________________ (the "Effective Date") by and between HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Utah corporation, (the "COMPANY") and ______________________, (the "OPTIONEE"), pursuant to the COMPANY's 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Board of Directors of the COMPANY has adopted the Plan as of September 20, 1999 to which this Agreement and the option granted hereunder ("Option") are subject, and the Board of Directors of the COMPANY has determined that it is to the advantage and in the best interest of the COMPANY and its stockholders to grant the Option provided for herein to OPTIONEE to afford additional incentive to consultants, vendors, customers, and others to increase their efforts in providing significant services to the COMPANY. 1. GRANT OF OPTION. The Company grants to OPTIONEE the right and Option to purchase from the COMPANY, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, all or any part of an aggregate of _________________ shares of the authorized no par value Common Stock of the COMPANY, at the purchase price of $1.00 per share (being not less than 85% of the fair market value per share of said stock on the date hereof) as OPTIONEE may from time to time elect, exercisable on or after the Effective Date hereof for a period of 10 years (the latter date hereinafter referred to as the "Terminal Date"), all in accordance with the schedule attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A." No partial exercise of such Option may be for less than 250 full shares, unless the number purchased is the total number at the time purchasable under the option. In no event shall the COMPANY be required to transfer fractional shares to OPTIONEE. This Agreement and the Option granted hereunder are subject to the Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "B." 2. METHOD OF EXERCISE. The Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable, from time to time, as hereinabove provided, by written notice which shall; 2.1 state the election to exercise the Option, the number of shares in respect of which it is being exercised, the person in whose name the shares are to be issued (if the shares are issued to individuals), the names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers of such persons; 2.2 contain such representations and agreements as to the holder's investment intent with respect to such shares of Common Stock as are required by law or as may be satisfactory to the COMPANY's counsel; 2.3 be signed by the person or persons entitled to exercise the Option and, if the Option is being exercised by any person or persons other than the OPTIONEE, be accompanied by proof, satisfactory to counsel for the COMPANY, of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option; and 2.4 be accompanied by a payment for the purchase price of those shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised in the form of cash or check. 3. ISSUING OF STOCK CERTIFICATES. The certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock as to which the Option shall be exercised shall be registered in the name of the person or persons exercising the Option. The COMPANY shall not be required to transfer or deliver any certificate or certificates for the shares purchased upon exercise of the Option granted hereunder until (a) compliance with the terms of this Agreement, (b) compliance with all then applicable requirements of law; and (c) 1 admission of such shares for trading privileges on any stock exchange on which the stock may then be listed. 4. STOCK SUBJECT TOCHARTER, THE OPTION. The COMPANY shall set aside the number of shares of Common Stock of the COMPANY subject to be granted upon exercise of this Option which it now holds as authorized and unissued shares. If the Option should expire or become unexercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased shares which were subject thereto shall be free from any restrictions occasioned by this Option Agreement. If the COMPANY has been listed on a stock exchange, the COMPANY will not be required to issue or deliver any certificate or certificates for shares to be issued hereunder until such shares have been listed (or authorized for listing upon official notice of issuance) upon each stock exchange on which outstanding shares of the same class may then be listed and until the COMPANY has taken such steps as may, in the opinion of counsel for the COMPANY, be required by law and applicable regulations, including the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and state blue sky laws and regulations, in connection with the issuance or sale of such shares. The COMPANY will use its best efforts to comply with any such requirements forthwith upon the exercise of the Option. 5. TERMINATION OF OPTION. The Option and all rights granted hereunder to the extent such rights shall not have been exercised, shall terminate and become null and void on the Terminal Date or sooner if OPTIONEE ceases to provide service to the COMPANY (referred to as "employment" for purposes of this Agreement) (whether by resignation, retirement, dismissal, or otherwise), except that: (a) in the event of termination of such employment for any reason other than the permanent disability of OPTIONEE, as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and as presently in effect (the "Code"), or for cause, OPTIONEE may at any time within a period of three months thereafter exercise the Option granted hereunder to the extent such Option was exercisable by OPTIONEE on the date of the termination of such employment; and (b) in the event of the permanent disability of OPTIONEE while in the employ of the COMPANY, the Option granted hereunder, to the extent that OPTIONEE was entitled to exercise such Option on the date of OPTIONEE's disability, may be exercised within one year after such termination as a result of disability by OPTIONEE or the person or persons to whom OPTIONEE's rights under the Option granted hereby shall pass by will or by the applicable laws of descent and distribution. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, however, the Option and all rights herein granted shall be exercisable in all events six months prior to the Terminal Date and in all events terminate and become null and void 10 years from the date of this Agreement. 6. LIMITATION UPON TRANSFER. During the lifetime of OPTIONEE, the Option and all rights granted hereunder shall be exercisable only by OPTIONEE or OPTIONEE's rightful assigns. 7. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. In order to be entitled to exercise the Option granted hereunder as to the first increment of shares as shown in Exhibit "A," OPTIONEE must remain in the continuous employ of the COMPANY for the period of at least six months from the date hereof. 8. STOCKCORPORATION'S BY-LAWS AND GOVERNING LAW, AS INVESTMENT. By accepting this Option, the OPTIONEE acknowledges for OPTIONEE or any heirs and legatees, that any and all shares purchased hereunder shall be acquired for investment and not for distribution, and upon the transfer of any or all of the shares subject to the Option granted hereunder, the OPTIONEE, or heirs or legatees receiving such shares, shall deliver to the COMPANY a representation in writing that such shares are being acquired in good faith for investment and not for distribution. 9. RECLASSIFICATION, CONSOLIDATION,THE COMMITTEE OR MERGER. In the event of any change in the Common Stock of the COMPANY subject to the Option granted hereunder, through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, stock split, stock dividend, or other change in the corporate structure, appropriate adjustment shall be made by the COMPANY in the number of shares subject to such Option and the price per share; provided, however, that in accordance with the provisions of Section 425(a) of the Code, a new Option may be substituted for the Option granted hereunder or such Option may be assumed by an employer corporation, or a parent or subsidiary of such corporation, in connection with any transaction to which such Section is applicable. Upon the dissolution or liquidation of the COMPANY other than in connection with a transaction to which such Section is applicable, the Option 2 granted hereunder shall terminate and become null and void, but OPTIONEE shall have the right immediately prior to such dissolution or liquidation to exercise the Option granted hereunder to the full extent not before exercised. 10. RIGHT AS STOCKHOLDER. Neither OPTIONEE nor his executors, administrators, heirs, or legatees, shall be or have any rights or privileges of a stockholder of the COMPANY in respect of the shares transferable upon exercise of the Option granted hereunder, unless and until certificates representing such shares shall have been endorsed, transferred, and delivered and the transferee has caused his name to be entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the COMPANY. 11. NOTICES. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be addressed to the COMPANY in care of its Secretary at the main offices for the transaction of its business, and any notice to be given to OPTIONEE shall be addressed to OPTIONEE at the address set forth above, or at such other place as either party may hereafter designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed duly given when enclosed in a properly sealed envelope or wrapper addressed as herein required, certified, and deposited (postage and certification prepaid) in a post office regularly maintained by the United States Government. 12. BENEFITS OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each successor of the COMPANY. All obligations imposed upon the OPTIONEE and all rights granted to the COMPANY under this Agreement shall be binding upon the OPTIONEE's heirs, legal representatives, and successors. This Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive source of any and all rights which the OPTIONEE, OPTIONEE's assigns, heirs, legal representatives, or successors may have in respect to the Plan or any options or Common Stock granted or issued thereunder, whether to OPTIONEE, or to any other person. 13. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute or disagreement which should arise under, or as a result of, or in any way relate to, the interpretation, construction, or application of this Agreement will be submitted first to the Board of Directors for resolution and then to an appropriate court within the State of Utah, if necessary. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COMPANY has caused these presents to be executed on its behalf by its President, to be sealed by its corporate seal, and attested by its Secretary, and OPTIONEE has hereunto set his or her hand the date and year first above written, which is the time of the granting of the Option hereunder. "COMPANY" "OPTIONEE" HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Nevada corporation By: ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------- Culley W. Davis, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ------------------------------- (Corporate Seal) ATTEST: By: ------------------------------- Bruce H. Hagland, SECRETARY 3 THE BOARD DEEM NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE. EXHIBIT "A" NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN OF HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. ----------------------------- EXERCISE SCHEDULE
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4-3- HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROXY FORM FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1999MAY 19, 2001 The undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Culley W. Davis and Bruce H. Haglund, and each of them, the true and lawful attorneys, agents, and proxies of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to vote with respect to all the shares of Common Stock, par value $.001, of HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. (the "Company"), standing in the name of the undersigned at the close of business on October 1, 1999,April 12, 2000, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 20, 1999,May 19, 2001, and at any and all adjournments and postponements thereof, to vote: 1. Election of Directors: _____ FOR all nominees listed below --- (Except as marked to the contrary below) _____ WITHHOLD AUTHORITY CULLY(Circle nominees for --- whom voting authority is to be withheld.) CULLEY W. DAVIS RONALD L. LAFORDBRUCE H. HAGLUND MARK S. BREWER JOHN W. NAGEL BRUCE H. HAGLUND BRADLEY E. ZARBOCK J. STEVEN YOUNG 2. To approve the Company's 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan providing for a total of 1,200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock to be set aside for grant as approved by the Board of Directors: _____ FOR _____ AGAINST _____ ABSTAIN 3. To consider and ratify the appointment of SQUAR, MILNER, REEHL & REEHL,WILLIAMSON, LLP as independent auditorauditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1999: _____2001: FOR _____ AGAINST _____ ABSTAIN 4.--- --- --- 3. In their discretion, the Board of Directors is authorized to vote this Proxy upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The shares represented by this Proxy will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no directions to the contrary are made, this Proxy will be voted FOR the election of all of the director nominees named above and FOR approval of ProposalsProposal 2 3, and 4 if necessary. DATED:___________________, 1999. [LABEL] ----------------------------------- _______________________, 2001 ------------------------------------ (Signature) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Signature, if held jointly) IMPORTANT: Please sign exactly as your name appears at the left. Each joint owner should sign. Executors, administrators, and trustees should give full title. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by an authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by an authorized person. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO VOTE BY PROXY, PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PAGE IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE PROMPTLY. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please mark, sign, date, and return promptly. THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1999 HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of HYDROMAID INTERNATIONAL, INC. (the "Company"), which will be held Saturday, November 20, 1999, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101,telephone number (801) 521-2822, at 7:00 p.m. local time, or any adjournment thereof for the following purposes: 1. To elect Company directors for the upcoming year; 2. To approve the Company's 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan providing for a total of 1,200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock to be set aside for grant as approved by the Board of Directors; 3. To consider and ratify the appointment of SQUAR, MILNER & REEHL, LLP as independent auditor of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1999; and 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 1999 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting or adjournment thereof. By Order of the Board of Directors /s/ Culley W. Davis ---------------------------------- Culley W. Davis Chairman of the Board October 20, 1999 IMPORTANT PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN, AND MAIL PROMPTLY THE ENCLOSED PROXY FORM IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED TO ASSURE THAT YOUR SHARES ARE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING. IF YOU ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY VOTE IN PERSON IF YOU WISH TO DO SO EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE RETURNED YOUR PROXY.