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): | June 27, 2005 |
PLATO Learning, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-20842 | 36-3660532 |
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota | 55437 | |
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 952-832-1000 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On June 27, 2005, PLATO Learning, Inc. (the "Company") appointed James (Brian) Blaydes to the position of Vice President K-12 Sales. At that time, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Blaydes.
The agreement has an initial term through June 27, 2007. Beginning June 27, 2007, and each June 27 thereafter, the agreement will be subject to an automatic one-year extension, unless terminated prior to that date. In the event of a change in control, as defined, the agreement term is automatically extended for two years from the date of the change in control. Mr. Blaydes will: (a) receive an annual salary as stated in his agreement, (b) be eligible for annual cash bonus compensation based on bonus amounts and performance criteria determined by our Board of Directors, (c) receive an immediate stock option grant as stated in his agreement, (d) be eligible for future restricted stock and stock option grants in accordance with our stock plans and at the discretion of the Board of Directors, (e) be eligible for other employee benefit plans and programs similar to those available to our other senior executives, excluding our Chief Executive Officer, and (f) be reimbursed for relocation expenses as outlined in his agreement.
Upon termination by Mr. Blaydes for good reason or by the Company without cause, as defined, Mr. Blaydes will receive: (a) a lump sum severance payment equal to the higher of (x) one times his annual salary or (y) his salary for the duration of the remaining term of the agreement, and (b) continuation of health and other welfare benefits for twelve months following termination. Upon a change in control, as defined, the term of the agreement is automatically extended for two years from the date of the change in control. If Mr. Blaydes' employment continues for this two-year period, he will receive a lump sum cash retention bonus equal to one times his annual salary. If, during this two-year period, he terminates employment for good reason or is terminated by the Comp any without cause, he will receive a lump sum severance payment equal to the higher of (x) one times his annual salary or (y) his salary for the duration of the remaining term of the agreement.
The agreement also provides for a one year non-compete period following termination of employment.
A copy of this agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.53 to, and incorporated by reference in, this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
10.53 Employment Agreement with James (Brian) Blaydes
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.
PLATO Learning, Inc. | ||||
June 30, 2005 | By: | Laurence L. Betterley | ||
Name: Laurence L. Betterley | ||||
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Description | |
10.53 | Employment Agreement with James (Brian) Blaydes |