UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2005
ICT GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Pennsylvania | | 0-20807 | | 23-2458937 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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100 Brandywine Boulevard Newtown, Pennsylvania | | 18940 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (267) 685-5000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On July 5, 2005, ICT Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Lloyd M. Wirshba. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Wirshba will serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, commencing on July 5, 2005 for an initial term of one year; thereafter, Mr. Wirshba’s employment will be automatically renewed for additional one-year terms unless the agreement is terminated as provided therein.
Under the terms of the Employment Agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Wirshba a gross annual base salary of $330,000. The Company may also pay Mr. Wirshba bonuses or other additional compensation to be determined at the Company’s sole discretion. Mr. Wirshba will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s insurance and other benefit plans and programs subject to their terms, conditions and restrictions.
Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, upon termination of the agreement by the Company without cause (as defined in the Employment Agreement) or by Mr. Wirshba for “Good Reason,” Mr. Wirshba is entitled to receive a monthly severance payment equal to his then-current monthly salary for a severance period of (i) 12 months, if he has less than 10 years of uninterrupted service with the Company at the time of such termination, or (ii) 18 months, if he has 10 years or more of uninterrupted service with the Company at the time of such termination. “Good Reason” is defined as (i) a substantial (20% or more) reduction in Mr. Wirshba’s salary or benefits unless such a reduction is a part of a general salary or benefit reduction applicable to all senior executives of the Company, or (ii) a substantial change in Mr. Wirshba’s duties and responsibilities resulting in a reduction of his stature, importance and dignity with the Company. Subject to the foregoing and certain other conditions, including notice, the Employment Agreement may be terminated by the Company or Mr. Wirshba at any time with or without cause.
Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Wirshba has also agreed to certain non- tampering, confidentiality and non-solicitation covenants.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ICT GROUP, INC. |
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By: | | /s/ John J. Brennan
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| | John J. Brennan |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: July8, 2005