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UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, DC 20549 |
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FORM 10-K/A |
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Amendment No. 1 |
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þ | Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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| For the Year Ended December 31, 2008 |
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o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
Commission File Number
0-19292
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Bluegreen Corporation |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) |
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Massachusetts |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100 |
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Boca Raton, Florida |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(561) 912-8000 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YESo NOþ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YESþ NOo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YESo NOo
Indicate, by check mark, if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). YESo NOþ
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant: $92,818,441 based upon the closing sale price of the registrant’s Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2008 ($6.05 per share). For this purpose, “affiliates” include members of the Board of Directors of the registrant, members of executive management and all persons known to be the beneficial owners of more than 10% of the registrant’s outstanding Common Stock.
As of April 2, 2009, there were 32,477,220 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A is being filed by Bluegreen Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) to amend the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2009 (the “Initial Form 10-K”), to include the remaining information required by Items 10-14 of Part III of Form 10-K.
BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
Amendment No. 1 to
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A
for the year ended December 31, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 16 | ||
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 17 | ||
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. |
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of our executive officers as of April 21, 2009.
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John M. Maloney, Jr. |
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Daniel C. Koscher |
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| Senior Vice President; President and Chief Executive Officer of Bluegreen Communities |
Anthony M. Puleo |
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| Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
David L. Pontius |
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| Senior Vice President; President, Bluegreen Management Services |
David Bidgood |
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| Senior Vice President; President, Bluegreen Resort Field Sales & Marketing |
Susan J. Saturday |
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| Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer |
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Alan B. Levan |
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John E. Abdo |
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Norman H. Becker |
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Lawrence A. Cirillo |
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Robert F. Dwors |
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Scott W. Holloway |
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John Laguardia |
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Mark A. Nerenhausen |
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J. Larry Rutherford |
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Arnold Sevell |
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The following additional information is provided for each of the above-named individuals. Officers serve at the discretion of our Board of Directors. There is no family relationship between any of the directors or executive officers, and there is no arrangement or understanding between any director or executive officer and any other person pursuant to which the director or executive officer was selected.
John M. Maloney, Jr. joined us in 2001 as Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development for Bluegreen Resorts. In May 2002, Mr. Maloney was named our Senior Vice President of the Company and President of Bluegreen Resorts and he was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in November 2005. Effective January 2007, Mr. Maloney was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Bluegreen, Mr. Maloney served in various positions with ClubCorp, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Owners Club by ClubCorp, and held various positions with Hilton Grand Vacations Company, most recently as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the South Florida area.
Daniel C. Koscher joined us in 1986. During his tenure, he has served in various financial management positions including Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President and Director of Planning/Budgeting. In 1996, he became Senior Vice President of the Company and President of Bluegreen Communities. In November 2005, Mr. Koscher was elected Chief Executive Officer of Bluegreen Communities. Mr. Koscher holds an M.B.A. along with a B.B.A. in Accounting and is a Registered Resort Professional.
Anthony M. Puleo joined us in 1997 as Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Puleo was elected Vice President in 1998 and Senior Vice President in 2004. Mr. Puleo served as Interim Chief Financial Officer from April through August 2005. In August 2005, he was elected Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. From December 1990 through October 1997, Mr. Puleo held various positions with Ernst & Young LLP, most recently serving as a Senior Manager in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services group. Mr. Puleo holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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David L. Pontius joined us in 2007 as Senior Vice President and President, Bluegreen Resorts. In December 2008 Mr. Pontius was appointed President of Resorts Management Services. From 2002-2007, Mr. Pontius worked at Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc. and its sister company RCI Global Vacation Network (RCI). From 2006-2007, he served as Executive Vice President, Hospitality, Strategic Planning and Chief Customer Officer at Wyndham Vacation Ownership. From 2002-2006, Mr. Pontius served as President and CEO of RCI North America. From 1996-2002, Mr. Pontius served in positions of increasing responsibilities at Hilton Grand Vacations where he finished as Senior Vice President of Operations. From 1992-1996, Mr. Pontius served as Chief Operating Officer of Vacation Internationale, one of the pioneer companies in timesharing and points-based clubs.
David Bidgood joined us in 1997 as Vice President for Bluegreen’s Midwest Region and the Senior Vice President for the Midwest and Tennessee Region with Bluegreen’s acquisition of RDI. In December 2000, Mr. Bidgood was promoted to Senior Vice President, National Sales Director Bluegreen Resorts Division. In 2007, Mr. Bidgood was promoted to Executive Vice President of National Sales and Marketing and became an officer of Bluegreen Corporation. In December 2008, Mr. Bidgood was appointed President, Bluegreen Resorts Field Sales & Marketing. Prior to joining Bluegreen, Mr. Bidgood held a variety of positions and has been involved in all aspects of resort development.
Susan J. Saturday joined us in 1988. During her tenure, she has held various management positions with us including Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, Divisional Controller and Director of Accounting. In 1995, she was elected Vice President and Director of Human Resources and Administration. In 2004, Ms. Saturday was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. From 1983 to 1988, Ms. Saturday was employed by General Electric Company in various financial management positions including the corporate audit staff. Ms. Saturday holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and an M.S. in Human Resource Management.
Alan B. Levan became a director in 2002. In May 2002, Mr. Levan was elected as our Chairman of the Board. Mr. Levan has been the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. (“BBC”) since 1994, and Chairman of the Board of BankAtlantic, BBC’s banking subsidiary, since 1987. Since 1985, Mr. Levan has also served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Woodbridge Holdings Corporation (“Woodbridge”), a publicly traded company historically engaged in real estate development and, since 1978 he has served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of BFC Financial Corporation (“BFC”) or its predecessors. BFC is a publicly traded diversified holding company, and its current major holdings include controlling interests in BBC and Woodbridge.
John E. Abdo became a director in 2002. In May 2002, Mr. Abdo was elected as Vice Chairman of our Board. Mr. Abdo has been the Vice Chairman of BBC since 1994 and a director of BankAtlantic since 1984. Mr. Abdo also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of BFC and Woodbridge. Mr. Abdo is also a director of Benihana, Inc., a publicly-traded company which operates restaurants (“Benihana”), and President of Abdo Companies, Inc. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Broward Performing Arts Center Authority (PACA), and he is the former President and a current member of the Board of Directors of the Broward Performing Arts Foundation.
Norman H. Becker became a director in March 2003. Mr. Becker is currently, and has been for more than ten years, self-employed as a Certified Public Accountant. Prior thereto, Mr. Becker was a partner with Touche Ross & Co., the predecessor of Deloitte & Touche LLP, for more than ten years. Mr. Becker is also a director of Benihana and a director and an officer of Proguard Acquisition Corp.
Lawrence A. Cirillo became a director in October 2003. Mr. Cirillo was Principal Partner and President of Atlantic Chartering, an oil tanker brokerage company, from 1979 until Atlantic Chartering merged with Seabrokers, Inc., a subsidiary of Clarkson, Ltd. Mr. Cirillo served as a Vice President of Seabrokers, Inc. until 2000. From 2000 to present, Mr. Cirillo has served as a tanker broker with Southport Maritime, Inc.
Robert F. Dwors became a director in October 2005. In 2006, Mr. Dwors became the President of Resort Development of Cypress Equities, a real estate development company. From 1995 until 2006, Mr. Dwors served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Services for AutoNation, Inc.
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Scott W. Holloway became a director in October 2003. Since 1986, Mr. Holloway has served as a President, Chief Executive Officer and sole owner of Hampton Financial Group, Inc. (“HFG”), a company involved in real estate development, investment, management and mortgage brokerage. In 2001, HFG established iCAP Realty Advisors, LLC, a national commercial mortgage banking and investment sales company. In 2000, Mr. Holloway co-founded Holloway Technology, LLC f/k/a Holloway Irrigation Systems, Inc., a company that develops irrigation and growing systems for outdoor container-grown plants. In March 2005, Mr. Holloway formed US Realty Capital, LLC, a national capital advisory company.
John Laguardia became a director in 2000. Since August 2008, Mr. Laguardia has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Consulting USA, LLC, a real estate and troubled asset consulting company. From 2005 until January 2008, he served as Senior Vice President-Acquisitions of Woodbridge and, from 2004 through April 2005, he was the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Bowden Building Corporation, a subsidiary of Woodbridge. From 1999 through April 2004, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of ALH II, Inc., a holding company involved in the roll-up of regional homebuilders located in the southeastern United States. From 1997 through 1999, Mr. Laguardia served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic Gulf Communities Corporation, a publicly traded real estate development company. Mr. Laguardia was the President and Chief Executive Officer for American Heritage Homes from 1994 to 1997. Mr. Laguardia also serves as a director of the Schooner Point Condominium Association.
Mark A. Nerenhausen became a director in October 2003. From 1998 to February 2009, Mr. Nerenhausen served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Performing Arts Center Authority in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the successor to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Since March 2009, Mr. Nerenhausen has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
J. Larry Rutherford became a director in 1997. Since September 1999, Mr. Rutherford has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of SouthStar Development Partners, Inc., a real estate developer. From 1990 to 1999, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Gulf Communities Corporation, a land development company.
Arnold Sevell became a director in 2002. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Sevell has been the President of Sevell Realty Partners, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate firm, and an affiliated company, Sevell Realty Holdings, LLC, as well as Sevell Family Holdings, LLC. Mr. Sevell also serves as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Boca Raton, Florida.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Based solely upon a review of the copies of the forms furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, we believe that, during the year ended December 31, 2008, all filing requirements under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), applicable to our officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with on a timely basis.
Code of Ethics
We have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. During March 2008, we made ministerial amendments to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics relating to the review of related party transactions. We will post amendments to or waivers from our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (to the extent applicable to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal accounting officer), and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as amended during March 2008, is available, on our website atwww.bluegreencorp.com.
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Audit Committee Members and Financial Expert
Our Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of Norman H. Becker, Chairman, Robert F. Dwors, J. Larry Rutherford and Arnold Sevell. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Becker is qualified as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K and is “independent” within the meaning of applicable SEC rules and regulations relating to directors serving on audit committees and the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Overview of Compensation Program
Our Compensation Committee (sometimes referred to within this section as the “Committee”) reviews and determines the compensation of our Named Executive Officers (those individuals named below), administers our equity incentive plans (including reviewing and approving grants to our Named Executive Officers), makes recommendations to shareholders with respect to proposals related to compensation matters and generally consults with management regarding employee compensation programs.
The Compensation Committee’s charter reflects these responsibilities, and the Compensation Committee and the Board periodically review and, if appropriate, revise the charter. The Board determines the Compensation Committee’s membership, which is composed entirely of independent directors. The Compensation Committee meets at regularly scheduled times during the year, and it may also hold specially scheduled meetings and take action by written consent. At Board meetings, the Chairman of the Compensation Committee reports on Compensation Committee actions and recommendations, with all discussions of compensation occurring in executive sessions of the Board.
Pursuant to its authority under its charter to engage the services of outside advisors, experts and others to assist the Compensation Committee, during 2008, the Compensation Committee engaged the services of Mercer Human Resource Consulting and Johnson Associates, Inc. (the “Consultants”) to meet with and advise the Compensation Committee with respect to evaluating the competitiveness of our compensation program for our Named Executive Officers and programs aimed at aligning executive compensation with our performance and shareholders’ interests.
Our Named Executive Officers are the following individuals:
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John M. Maloney, Jr. | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Daniel C. Koscher | Senior Vice President; President and Chief Executive Officer of Bluegreen Communities |
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Anthony M. Puleo | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
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David L. Pontius | Senior Vice President; President of Bluegreen Resorts |
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David Bidgood | Senior Vice President; Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Bluegreen Resorts |
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Compensation Components and Alignment to Compensation Goals
For 2008, the compensation received by our Named Executive Officers consisted of a base salary, a cash bonus (except for Mr. Maloney who did not receive a cash bonus during 2008), restricted stock and stock option awards, and health and welfare benefits.
The Committee’s goal in designing the compensation package for our Named Executive Officers is to attract and retain key talent, and align compensation with the Company’s short term and long term goals.
Attraction and Retention of Key Talent
The compensation package seeks to retain key executives by offering:
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The Company recognizes that the market price of its Common Stock is influenced by many economic factors, including the overall state of the economy, the real estate market, and the credit environment, all of which are largely outside of the control of the Company and its management. In recognition of this fact, the Company grants stock options and restricted stock in its effort to align the interests of management with the interest of shareholders and may rely on discretionary bonuses when appropriate to compensate executive management.
The Compensation Committee believes that the compensation program for our Named Executive Officers is appropriately based upon our performance, the performance and level of responsibility of the Named Executive Officers, and data regarding the compensation levels paid to comparable executives at comparable companies.
Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions
The Compensation Committee made all compensation decisions for each of the Named Executive Officers, and approved recommendations regarding equity awards to all of our employees. The Chief Executive Officer annually reviews the performance of each of the Named Executive Officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer, whose performance is reviewed by the Compensation Committee). The conclusions reached and recommendations made based on these reviews, including those with respect to setting and adjusting base salary, annual cash incentive awards and bonuses and stock-based awards, are presented to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee can exercise its discretion in modifying upward or downward any recommended amounts or awards. In 2008, the Compensation Committee accepted without modification the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation of Our Named Executives Officers
The Compensation Committee engaged the Consultants to conduct a review of the compensation program for the Chief Executive Officer and the other Named Executive Officers. The Consultants provided the Compensation Committee with reports, studies and relevant market data as well as alternatives to consider when making
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compensation decisions for the Chief Executive Officer and in connection with acting on the recommendations made by the Chief Executive Officer.
As indicated above, the Compensation Committee has structured the compensation program for our Named Executive Officers with the goal of motivating them to achieve our business objectives and to reward them upon achievement of those objectives.
In addition, in determining discretionary bonus amounts, if any, the Compensation Committee reviewed the specific efforts of the Named Executive Officers and considered whether the goals of the executive, notwithstanding his efforts, were adversely affected by factors which he could not control or materially influence. The Committee discussed the impact of the performance of one division on the second and how executives whose bonuses are tied to both divisions should be determined in light of the current real estate market conditions largely outside of the executive’s control.
Base Salary
In setting base salaries, the Compensation Committee periodically examines market compensation levels and trends observed in the market for executives of comparable experience and skills. Market information is used as an initial frame of reference for establishing and adjusting base salaries.
As described above, the Compensation Committee also made 2008 base salary decisions for the Named Executive Officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer) based on recommendations from the Chief Executive Officer, which includes a formal performance review of each Named Executive Officer based on the achievement of individual objectives set for him at the beginning of the year.
With respect to base salary decisions for the Chief Executive Officer, the Compensation Committee made an assessment of Mr. Maloney’s past performance with the Company and its expectations as to his future contributions to us as Chief Executive Officer. We also considered the factors described above for the other Named Executive Officers, including examining market compensation levels and trends and evaluating his individual performance and efforts and our financial condition, operating results and attainment of strategic objectives. In evaluating the performance of Mr. Maloney for purposes of not only his base salary, but also his cash bonus and equity awards under our long-term equity incentive compensation program, the Compensation Committee considered the information received from the Consultants regarding their competitive analysis of peer companies, as well as the Company’s 2008 operating results and its financial condition.
The base salaries of our Named Executive Officers for 2008 did not change from their 2007 levels. In addition, the base salaries of Named Executive Officers for 2009 were not changed from their 2008 levels, except for the base salary of Mr. Pontius, which was reduced from $500,000 in 2008 to $450,000 in 2009 as a result of his change in position from President of Bluegreen Resorts to President of Bluegreen Management Services.
Cash Bonus
The Company has an annual incentive program approved by the shareholders in 2006 which is a cash bonus plan which includes elements tied to the achievement of pre-established divisional and Company-wide annual financial performance objectives. There is also a discretionary element within the program tied to a subjective evaluation of overall performance in areas outside those that can be objectively measured from financial results. These objectives are established each year during our annual budget process. The portion of an executive officer’s cash bonus under our annual incentive program that is related to financial performance objectives varies based upon the impact that the Compensation Committee believes he or she has on the overall corporate and divisional financial performance. Each executive officer’s bonus is intended to take into account corporate and individual components, which are weighted according to the executive officer’s responsibilities. The financial performance objectives included earnings per share and field operating profit (by division) targets. The components of the subjective evaluation included creation of long-term opportunities for us, generating liquidity for our operations and improving our products and services.
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In 2008, a total of $1,479,459 in cash bonuses was awarded to the Named Executive Officers as follows: Messrs. Pontius and Bidgood were paid bonuses of $503,277 and $751,182, respectively, under the formula based component of the annual incentive program based on their achievement of pre-established financial performance objectives while Messrs Koscher and Puleo were paid discretionary bonuses of $50,000 and $175,000, respectively, based on the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer and the Committee’s view of their substantial efforts and contributions to the Company in 2008. While the Committee recognized Mr. Maloney’s leadership of the Company during this challenging economic time, based on the current economic environment, the Committee decided not to award Mr. Maloney a discretionary cash bonus during 2008.
Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensation
Our long-term equity incentive compensation program provides an opportunity for the Named Executive Officers, and our other employees, to increase their stake in the Company through grants of restricted shares of our Common Stock or options to purchase shares of our Common Stock. This program encourages executive officers to focus on our long-term performance by aligning their interests with those of our shareholders, since the ultimate value of such compensation is directly dependent on the stock price. The Compensation Committee believes that providing our Named Executive Officers and others with opportunities to acquire an interest in our growth and prosperity through the grant of stock or stock options enables us to attract and retain qualified and experienced executive officers.
The Compensation Committee’s grant of restricted shares and stock options to our Named Executive Officers is based on an assessment of the individual’s contribution to our success and growth. Generally speaking, the long term equity compensation of our Named Executive Officers is linked to year-over-year growth in earnings (earnings per share and/or segment results). Decisions by the Compensation Committee regarding grants of restricted shares and stock options to executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers, are generally made based upon the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer (other than with respect to decisions regarding equity-based compensation to be granted to the Chief Executive Officer), the level of the executive officer’s position with us, an evaluation of the executive officer’s past and expected future performance, the number of restricted shares and stock options previously granted to and currently held by the executive officer, and discussions with the executive officer.
In 2008, each Named Executive Officer other than Mr. Koscher was granted restricted shares and stock options. The restricted shares vest on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant, or earlier under certain circumstances such as a change in control. The Compensation Committee believes that the restricted shares and stock options, and the terms and conditions thereof, including the vesting schedule, can under certain circumstances serve as a significant aid in the retention of our executive officers. The Compensation Committee is reviewing the terms of the 2008 grants in light of the changes in the Company’s business model and the trading price of its Common Stock as well as current economic conditions.
Internal Revenue Code Limits on Deductibility of Compensation
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows a tax deduction to public corporations for compensation over $1,000,000 paid for any fiscal year to the corporation’s chief executive officer and four other most highly compensated executive officers as of the end of the fiscal year. However, the statute exempts qualifying performance-based compensation from the deduction limit if certain requirements are met.
The Compensation Committee believes that it is generally in our best interest to attempt to structure performance-based compensation, including restricted stock, stock options and cash bonuses, to executive officers who may be subject to Section 162(m) in a manner that satisfies the statute’s requirements for full tax deductibility for the compensation. In an effort to meet these objectives, we adopted the 2006 performance-based annual incentive program to provide performance based goals. The Compensation Committee also recognizes the need to retain flexibility to make compensation decisions that may not meet Section 162(m) standards when necessary to enable us to meet our overall objectives, even if we may not deduct all of the compensation. Based on the discretion the Compensation Committee has in making determinations with respect to cash bonuses, a portion of the compensation paid by us to our Named Executive Officers may not satisfy the requirements for deductibility under Section 162(m) in future years.
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Employment Agreements
In May 2002, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Koscher. The employment agreement had an initial term of one year with automatic one-year extensions unless terminated by either Mr. Koscher or us upon not less than 60 days notice prior to the end of the then-current term. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Koscher will receive a base salary (which was $400,000 in 2008), subject to annual increases at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, and certain other benefits and will be eligible to receive a cash bonus as determined by the Compensation Committee.
In connection with the hiring of Mr. Pontius in April 2007, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Pontius a base salary of $500,000 (reduced to $450,000 in 2009 as a result of his change in position from President of Bluegreen Resorts to President of Bluegreen Management Services), subject to annual increases at the discretion of the Compensation Committee, and certain other benefits, as well as a bonus equal to 100% of base salary based upon achievement of targeted financial metrics, with a potential of up to 150% of base salary. In addition, in the event of Mr. Pontius’ termination by the Company without cause, Mr. Pontius will receive a severance payment in an amount equal to his then-current annual base salary plus a prorated bonus payment based on performance.
Compensation Committee Report
The following Report of the Compensation Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any of our other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically incorporate this Report by reference therein.
Our Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the foregoing Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management and, based on such review and discussions, our Compensation Committee recommended to our Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
Submitted by the Members of the Compensation Committee:
Scott W. Holloway, Chairman
Arnold Sevell
J. Larry Rutherford
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| $ | 453,198 |
| $ | 372,229 |
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| $ | 1,440,692 |
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| 475,000 |
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| — |
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| 244,953 |
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| 229,572 |
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| — |
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| 2,530 |
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| 1,252,055 |
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Daniel C. Koscher, Senior |
| 2008 |
| $ | 400,000 |
| $ | 50,000 |
| $ | 51,733 |
| $ | 193,825 |
|
| — |
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| — |
| $ | 22,580 |
| $ | 718,138 |
| |
Vice President; Chief Executive |
| 2007 |
|
| 400,000 |
|
| — |
|
| 23,465 |
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| 228,882 |
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| 348,266 |
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| — |
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| 23,540 |
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| 1,024,153 |
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Officer - Bluegreen |
| 2006 |
|
| 300,000 |
|
| 429,397 |
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| — |
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| 195,707 |
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| 141,474 |
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| — |
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| 3,130 |
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| 1,069,708 |
| |
Communities |
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David L. Pontius, Senior Vice |
| 2008 |
| $ | 500,000 |
|
| 150,000 |
| $ | 188,857 |
| $ | 44,699 |
| $ | 503,277 |
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| — |
| $ | 13,500 |
| $ | 1,400,333 |
| |
President; President – |
| 2007 |
|
| 291,667 | (6) |
| 150,000 |
|
| — |
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| — |
|
| 553,685 |
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| — |
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| 7,000 |
|
| 1,002,352 |
| |
Bluegreen Resorts |
| 2006 |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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David Bidgood, Senior Vice |
| 2008 |
| $ | 400,000 |
|
| — |
| $ | 225,865 |
| $ | 128,876 |
| $ | 751,182 |
|
| — |
| $ | 11,400 |
| $ | 1,517,323 |
| |
President; Executive Vice |
| 2007 |
|
| 400,000 |
|
| — |
|
| 27,465 |
|
| 176,401 |
|
| 760,177 |
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| — |
|
| 7,960 |
|
| 1,372,003 |
| |
President of Sales and |
| 2006 |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
| |
Marketing – Bluegreen Resorts |
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Anthony M. Puleo, Senior |
| 2008 |
| $ | 300,000 |
| $ | 175,000 |
| $ | 139,159 |
| $ | 141,372 |
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| — |
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| — |
| $ | 8,658 |
| $ | 764,189 |
| |
Vice President, Chief Financial |
| 2007 |
|
| 300,000 |
|
| 38,367 |
|
| 10,921 |
|
| 113,288 |
|
| 186,633 |
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| — |
|
| 5,762 |
|
| 654,971 |
| |
Officer and Treasurer |
| 2006 |
|
| 275,000 |
|
| 127,989 |
|
| — |
|
| 98,543 |
|
| 97,011 |
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| — |
|
| 1,000 |
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| 599,543 |
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|
(1) | The 2008 amounts for Messrs. Koscher and Puleo represent cash bonuses paid under the discretionary component of our annual incentive program based on a subjective evaluation of overall performance. The 2008 amount for Mr. Pontius represents a signing bonus paid to him during December 2008. In connection with his hiring during July 2007, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Pontius a signing bonus of $450,000 to be paid in 3 installments, of which $150,000 was paid in each of December 2007 and 2008. The remaining installment is anticipated to be paid in January 2010, subject to Mr. Pontius’ employment with the Company, |
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(2) | Represents the dollar amount of compensation expense recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), without taking into account an estimate of forfeitures related to service-based vesting, of stock based compensation awards, including amounts from awards granted prior to 2008. Restricted stock awards were valued at the market price of our stock on the date of grant and stock options were valued under an option pricing model. Assumptions used in the calculation of the fair value of stock options are included in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, included in the Initial Form 10-K. There were no forfeitures during 2008. Additional information regarding these stock awards granted to the Named Executive Officers in 2008, including the grant date fair value of such stock awards, is set forth in the “2008 Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table below. |
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(3) | Represents the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), without taking into account an estimate of forfeitures related to service-based vesting, of stock option grants, including amounts from options granted prior to 2008. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, included in the Initial Form 10-K. There were no forfeitures during 2008. Additional information regarding stock options awarded to the Named Executive Officers in 2008, including the grant date fair value of such stock options, is set forth in the “2008 Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table below. |
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(4) | The 2008 amount for Messrs. Pontius and Bidgood represent cash bonuses paid under the formula-based component of our annual incentive program based on the achievement of financial performance goals. |
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(5) | See table below for details of All Other Compensation for the 2008 fiscal year. |
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(6) | Amount represents the pro-rated annual base salary of $500,000 for Mr. Pontius, who joined the Company in July 2007. |
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2008 ALL OTHER COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the amounts under “All Other Compensation” in the “Summary Compensation Table” above.
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John M. Maloney, Jr. |
| $ | 7,158 |
| $ | 6,607 |
| $ | 1,500 |
| $ | 15,265 |
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Daniel C. Koscher |
| $ | 12,900 | (1) | $ | 8,180 |
| $ | 1,500 |
| $ | 22,580 |
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David L. Pontius |
| $ | 12,000 | (2) |
| — |
| $ | 1,500 |
| $ | 13,500 |
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David Bidgood |
| $ | 9,900 |
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| — |
| $ | 1,500 |
| $ | 11,400 |
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Anthony M. Puleo |
| $ | 7,158 |
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| — |
| $ | 1,500 |
| $ | 8,658 |
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| (1) | This amount is comprised of tickets for sporting events and a membership at a golf club. |
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| (2) | Amount represents a car allowance of $1,000 per month. |
2008 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning grants of awards to the Named Executive Officers pursuant to our non-equity and equity incentive plans in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
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| Target |
| Maximum |
| All Other |
| All Other |
| Exercise |
| Grant |
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John M. Maloney, Jr. |
| 2/13/08 |
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| — |
| $ | — |
| $ | 750,000 |
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| 77,336 |
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| $ | 720,000 |
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| 5/21/08 | (5) |
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| 275,000 |
|
| 275,000 |
| $ | 7.50 |
| $ | 2,810,197 |
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Daniel C. Koscher |
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| — |
| $ | 600,000 |
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| (4) |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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David L. Pontius |
| 2/13/08 |
|
| — |
| $ | 500,000 |
| $ | 750,000 |
|
| 56,391 |
|
| — |
|
| — |
| $ | 525,000 |
|
|
| 5/21/08 | (5) |
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|
| 112,500 |
|
| 112,500 |
| $ | 7.50 |
| $ | 1,149,626 |
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David Bidgood |
| 2/13/08 |
|
| — |
| $ | 600,000 |
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| (4) |
|
| 56,391 |
|
| — |
|
| — |
| $ | 525,000 |
|
|
| 5/21/08 | (5) |
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| 85,000 |
|
| 85,000 |
| $ | 7.50 |
| $ | 868,606 |
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Anthony M. Puleo |
| 2/13/08 |
|
| — |
| $ | 225,000 |
|
| (4) |
|
| 25,779 |
|
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|
|
|
|
| $ | 240,000 |
|
|
| 5/21/08 | (5) |
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|
|
|
|
| 85,000 |
|
| 85,000 |
| $ | 7.50 |
| $ | 868,606 |
|
|
|
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| (1) | Represents the estimated possible payouts of cash awards under the formula-based component of our annual incentive program which is tied to financial performance goals. The actual amount of cash bonuses paid in 2008 under the formula-based component of our annual incentive program is included under “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” in the “Summary Compensation Table” above. Our annual incentive program is more fully described in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section beginning on page 5. |
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| (2) | Amounts represent grants of restricted stock that were granted under our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (with respect to the February 2008 grants) and our 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (with respect to the May 2008 grants) and vest 100% on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant. See note 5 below for additional vesting terms for the May 2008 grants. |
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| (3) | Amounts represent the grant-date fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R). |
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| (4) | In 2008, there was no maximum possible payout of cash awards to Messrs. Koscher, Bidgood, and Puleo under the formula-based component of our annual incentive program. |
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| (5) | The stock options and restricted shares are scheduled to vest on May 21, 2013. However, in the event of a change-in-control of the Company at a price of at least $12.50 per share, a percentage (of up to 100%) of the options and restricted shares will vest depending on both the date of the change-in-control and the actual price for a share of Common Stock in the transaction which results in the change-in-control. |
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2008 FISCAL YEAR-END
The following table sets forth certain information regarding equity-based awards held by the Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2008.
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| Number of |
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| Option |
| Number of |
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| Equity |
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John M. Maloney, Jr. |
|
| 20,000 | (1) |
| — |
| $ | 2.29 |
|
| 5/24/2011 |
|
| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| 100,000 | (2) |
| — |
| $ | 5.84 |
|
| 10/9/2013 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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|
| — |
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| 65,000 | (3) | $ | 18.36 |
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| 7/20/2015 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 45,000 | (4) | $ | 12.07 |
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| 7/19/2016 |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 37,848 |
| $ | 118,464 | (7) |
| — |
|
| — |
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|
| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| 77,336 |
| $ | 242,062 | (8) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| 275,000 |
| $ | 860,750 | (9) |
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 275,000 | (9) | $ | 7.50 |
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| 5/21/2015 |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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Daniel C. Koscher |
|
| 89,224 | (5) |
| 89,224 |
| $ | 3.48 |
|
| 2/19/2013 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| 56,000 | (3) | $ | 18.36 |
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| 7/20/2015 |
|
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
|
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|
| — |
|
| 45,000 | (4) | $ | 12.07 |
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| 7/19/2016 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| 21,556 |
| $ | 67,470 | (7) |
| — |
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| — |
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David L. Pontius |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 24,779 |
| $ | 77,558 | (8) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
|
| 112,500 |
| $ | 352,125 | (9) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
|
| 112,500 | (9) | $ | 7.50 |
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| 5/21/2015 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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David Bidgood |
|
| 200,000 | (6) |
| — |
| $ | 3.45 |
|
| 6/25/2012 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 24,000 | (3) | $ | 18.36 |
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| 7/20/2015 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 30,000 | (4) | $ | 12.07 |
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| 7/19/2016 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| 25,232 |
| $ | 78,976 | (7) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 56,391 |
| $ | 176,504 | (8) |
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 85,000 |
| $ | 266,050 | (9) |
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 85,000 | (9) | $ | 7.50 |
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| 5/21/2015 |
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| — |
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| — |
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Anthony M. Puleo |
|
| 15,000 | (5) |
| — |
| $ | 3.48 |
|
| 2/19/2013 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| 35,000 | (3) | $ | 18.36 |
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| 7/20/2015 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 20,000 | (4) | $ | 12.07 |
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| 7/19/2016 |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| 10,033 |
| $ | 31,403 | (7) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
|
| 25,779 |
| $ | 80,688 | (8) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
|
| — |
|
| 85,000 |
| $ | 266,050 | (9) |
| — |
|
| — |
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| — |
|
| 85,000 | (9) | $ | 7.50 |
|
| 5/21/2015 |
|
| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| (1) | Vested ratably over a five-year period ended May 24, 2006. |
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| (2) | Vested on October 9, 2008. |
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| (3) | Vests on July 20, 2010. |
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| (4) | Vests on July 19, 2011. |
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| (5) | Vested on February 19, 2008. |
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| (6) | Vested on June 25, 2007. |
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| (7) | Vests on July 18, 2012. |
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| (8) | Vests on February 13, 2013. |
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2008 OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
None of the Named Executive Officers exercised any stock options during 2008, and no restricted shares held by any Named Executive Officer vested during 2008.
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE-IN-CONTROL
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to compensation that would become payable if the Named Executive Officers had ceased employment under the various circumstances below. The amounts shown assume that such cessation of employment was effective as of December 31, 2008. The actual amounts to be paid can only be determined at the time of such executive’s separation from us.
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Compensation of Directors
The current compensation for non-employee directors has been in effect since July 1, 2005, and is designed to achieve the following goals: compensation should fairly pay directors for work required by a company of our size and scope; compensation should align directors’ interests with the long-term interests of shareholders; and the structure of the compensation should be simple, transparent and easy for shareholders to understand. The table below on non-management directors’ compensation includes the following compensation:
During 2008, each non-employee director, other than Messrs. Levan and Abdo, received $100,000 for his service on the Board of Directors, of which no more than $50,000 was payable in cash. The non-cash portion of each non-employee director’s compensation was paid, at the director’s election, in restricted stock or stock options granted under our 2008 Stock Incentive Plan. Restricted stock vests monthly over the 12-month service period, or earlier upon a change-in-control of the Company. Stock options are fully vested on the date of grant, have a ten-year term and have an exercise price equal to the closing market price of a share of the Common Stock on the NYSE on the date of grant. Messrs. Levan and Abdo received options to purchase 50,000 shares of our Common Stock at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of a share of our Common Stock on the NYSE on the date of grant. Such options vest on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant. Additionally, during 2008, Messrs. Levan and Abdo were each granted 71,000 shares of restricted stock and 71,000 options to purchase Common Stock in consideration of their extensive services rendered as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively. These additional stock options and restricted shares are scheduled to vest on May 21, 2013. However, in the event of a change-in-control of the Company at a price of at least $12.50 per share of Common Stock, a percentage (of up to 100%) of the options and restricted shares will vest depending on both the date of the change-in-control and the actual price for a share of the Common Stock in the transaction which results in the change-in-control. Further, Mr. Abdo also received an additional $5,634 of benefits during 2008, and this amount is included in the “All Other Compensation” column of the “2008 Director Compensation Table” below.
No director receives additional compensation for attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings or meetings of committees on which he serves except as follows. In 2008, members of the Audit Committee, other than its Chairman, received $10,000 in cash annually. The Chairman of the Audit Committee received an annual cash amount of $15,000 for his service. The Chairmen of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee each received an annual cash amount of $3,500 for their service. Members of these committees did not receive any additional compensation beyond their compensation as directors. Mr. Rutherford received $15,000 during 2008 for his services as a member of the Investment Committee.
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2008 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the compensation paid to our non-employee directors for their service during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
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The table below sets forth the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock and the aggregate number of stock options held by each non-employee director as of December 31, 2008:
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Norman H. Becker |
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Robert F. Dwors |
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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
Prior to and including February 20, 2008, the Compensation Committee consisted of Scott W. Holloway, Chairman, Mark A. Nerenhausen and J. Larry Rutherford. For the remainder of 2008, the Compensation Committee consisted of, and the Compensation Committee currently consists of, Scott W. Holloway, Chairman, J. Larry Rutherford and Arnold Sevell. None of Messrs. Holloway, Nerenhausen, Rutherford or Sevell is an employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. |
Our Principal Shareholders and Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth, as of April 2, 2009, certain information as to persons owning in excess of 5% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock. In addition, the following table includes the outstanding securities beneficially owned by (i) our directors, (ii) the Named Executive Officers and (iii) our directors and executive officers as a group. Management knows of no person, except as listed below, who beneficially owned more than 5% of our outstanding Common Stock as of April 2, 2009. Except as otherwise indicated, the information provided in the following table was obtained from filings with the SEC and us pursuant to the Exchange Act. For purposes of the following table, in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of any shares of our Common Stock (1) over which he or she has or shares, directly or indirectly, voting or investment power, or (2) of which he or she has the right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within 60 days after April 2, 2009. As used herein, “voting power” is the power to vote, or direct the voting of, shares and “investment power” includes the power to dispose, or direct the disposition of, such shares. Unless otherwise noted, each beneficial owner has sole voting and sole investment power over the shares beneficially owned.
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
Information with respect to our equity compensation plans is set forth under Item 5 of Part II of the Initial Form 10-K.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE. |
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Any existing loans to our officers and employees other than in the ordinary course of business have been approved by a majority of disinterested, non-management directors. In accordance with applicable law and regulations, we will not make any new loans to, or advances on behalf of, our executive officers nor will we modify in any respect any currently outstanding loan to any executive officer.
Woodbridge beneficially owns approximately 29% of our outstanding Common Stock. During 2008, we paid approximately $430,000 to affiliates of Woodbridge for various services, the majority of which related to risk management. During 2008, we received approximately $76,000 from affiliates of Woodbridge for certain services provided by us to Woodbridge or its affiliates.
Review and Approval of Related Person Transactions
We review all relationships and transactions in which we and our directors and executive officers or their immediate family members are participants to determine whether such persons have a direct or indirect material interest. We
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affirmatively request information from the directors and executive officers with respect to related person transactions and based on such information determine, based on the facts and circumstances, whether we or a related person may have a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction. As set forth in their respective charters, the Audit Committee, in the case of related person transactions which present issues regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters, or the Nominating / Corporate Governance Committee, in the case of all other related person transactions, reviews and approves (or ratifies) related person transactions. .In connection with such review, the reviewing committee considers:
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Any member of the reviewing committee who is a related person with respect to a transaction under review may not participate in the deliberations or vote on the transaction, provided, however, that such director may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the committee that considers the transaction.
It is also our policy that any transaction not in the ordinary course of our business with an executive officer, director, principal shareholder, or affiliate of any of them, involving in excess of $10,000 must be approved by a majority vote of disinterested directors, and must be on terms no less favorable to us than those which could reasonably be obtained from an independent third party.
Director Independence
The Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that the following eight directors - Norman H. Becker, Lawrence A. Cirillo, Robert F. Dwors, Scott W. Holloway, Mark A. Nerenhausen, J. Larry Rutherford, John Laguardia, and Arnold Sevell - who together comprise a majority of the members of the Board of Directors, are “independent” as such term is defined in the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and applicable law relating to the independence of directors.
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The following table presents fees billed for professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 (“E&Y”), for the audit of our annual financial statements and fees billed for audit-related services, tax services and all other services rendered by E&Y for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
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Audit Fees (1) |
| $ | 1,687,901 |
| $ | 2,221,431 |
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(1) | The 2007 fees include approximately $166,000 of fees reimbursed to us by Woodbridge and BFC related to the inclusion of our audited financial statements in certain of their filings with the SEC. The 2008 fees and the balance of the 2007 fees relate to the audit of our consolidated financial statements, assessments of our internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year, quarterly reviews of our interim financial statements, and accounting consultations on matters addressed during the audit or interim reviews. |
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(2) | The 2008 and 2007 fees include approximately $63,300 and $58,000, respectively, for the financial statement audit of one of our subsidiaries. The balance of the 2008 and 2007 fees related primarily to the audit of the Bluegreen Corporation Retirement Savings Plan and agreed-upon procedures related to term securitizations. |
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(3) | The 2008 and 2007 fees include fees for reviewing our federal and certain of our state income tax returns. The 2008 fees also include fees related to E&Y’s performance of tax due-diligence in connection with a potential acquisition which was not consummated. |
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(4) | The 2008 and 2007 fees represent the cost of an online accounting research subscription. |
All audit-related services, tax services and other services during 2008 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee, which concluded that the provision of such services by E&Y was compatible with the maintenance of that firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions. Under its charter, the Audit Committee must review and pre-approve both audit and permitted non-audit services provided by the independent auditor and shall not engage the independent auditor to perform any non-audit services prohibited by law or regulation. Each year, the independent auditor’s retention to audit our financial statements, including the associated fee arrangement, is approved by the Audit Committee before any audit work for that year is commenced. The Audit Committee has approved the retention of E&Y as our independent auditor for 2009. At each Audit Committee meeting, the Audit Committee receives updates on the services actually provided by the independent auditor, and management may present additional services for specific pre-approval. The Audit Committee has delegated to the Chairman of the Audit Committee the authority to evaluate and approve engagements on behalf of the Audit Committee in the event that a need arises for pre-approval between regular Audit Committee meetings. If the Chairman so approves any such engagements, he will report that approval to the full Audit Committee at the next Audit Committee meeting and obtain ratification of such approval by the entire Committee.
The Audit Committee has determined that E&Y’s provision of the audit-related, tax and other services (other than audit services) described above are compatible with maintaining E&Y’s independence.
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EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. |
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(a) | DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K/A: | |
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| (3) | EXHIBITS |
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A:
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31.1 |
| Certification of John M. Maloney, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| Filed herewith |
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31.2 |
| Certification of Anthony M. Puleo, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| Filed herewith |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| BLUEGREEN CORPORATION | |
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Dated: | April 30, 2009 |
| By: | /s/ John M. Maloney, Jr. |
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| John M. Maloney, Jr. |
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| President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal |
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| Executive Officer) |
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Dated: | April 30, 2009 |
| By: | /s/ Anthony M. Puleo |
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| Anthony M. Puleo |
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| Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
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| and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Dated: | April 30, 2009 |
| By: | /s/ Raymond S. Lopez |
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| Raymond S. Lopez |
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| Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 30TH day of April, 2009.
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| /s/ John M. Maloney, Jr. |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| John M. Maloney, Jr. |
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| /s/ Anthony M. Puleo |
| Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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| Anthony M. Puleo |
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| /s/ Raymond S. Lopez |
| Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
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| Raymond S. Lopez |
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| /s/ Alan B. Levan |
| Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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| Alan B. Levan |
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| /s/ John E. Abdo |
| Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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| John E. Abdo |
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| /s/ Norman H. Becker |
| Director |
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| Norman H. Becker |
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| /s/ Lawrence Cirillo |
| Director |
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| Lawrence Cirillo |
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| /s/ Robert F. Dwors |
| Director |
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| /s/ Scott W. Holloway |
| Director |
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| Scott W. Holloway |
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| /s/ John Laguardia |
| Director |
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| John Laguardia |
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| /s/ Mark A. Nerenhausen |
| Director |
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| /s/ J. Larry Rutherford |
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| /s/ Arnold Sevell |
| Director |
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31.1 |
| Certification of John M. Maloney, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2 |
| Certification of Anthony M. Puleo, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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