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[LOGO OF DOMINION APPEARS HERE]
It all starts here:
2001 Proxy Statement
2001 Proxy Statement Contents
2 The Proxy Process
4 Item One: Election of Directors
6 Item Two: Shareholder Proposal
7 The Board
9 Share Ownership Table
10 The Audit Committee
12 Organization, Compensation &
Nominating Committee Report
15 Executive Compensation
19 Auditors
20 Other Information
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Dominion Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 26532
Richmond, Virginia 23261
[LOGO OF DOMINION APPEARS HERE]
March 16, 2001
Dear Shareholder:
On Friday, April 27, 2001, Dominion Resources, Inc. will hold its
Annual Meeting of Shareholders at its corporate headquarters, 120
Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 9:30
a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Only shareholders that owned stock at the close of business on March
2, 2001 may vote at this meeting or any adjournments that may take
place. At the meeting we propose to:
. Elect 13 directors;
. Consider a shareholder proposal relating to the nomination of at
least 2 candidates for each open board position;
. Attend to other business properly presented at the meeting.
This proxy statement was mailed and our 2000 Annual Report was made
available to you on approximately March 19, 2001. I hope you will be
able to attend the meeting, but even if you cannot, please vote your
proxy as soon as you can.
By order of the Board of Directors,
/s/ P. A. Wilkerson
Patricia A. Wilkerson
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
2 THE PROXY PROCESS
Your Board of Directors is soliciting this proxy for the 2001 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders and encourages you to vote in favor of all the Director
nominees.
Record Date
All shareholders that owned common stock at the close of business on March 2,
2001 are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. There were 246,420,761
shares of Dominion Resources, Inc. common stock outstanding on that date.
Householding
For registered shareholders and Dominion Direct(SM) participants, a single
copy of the annual report has been sent to multiple shareholders who reside
at the same address. Shareholders who contacted us will receive an individual
copy of the annual report. Any shareholder that would like to receive a
separate annual report may call or write us at the address below, and we will
promptly deliver it.
If you received multiple copies of the annual report and would like to
receive combined mailings in the future, please contact us at the address
below. Shareholders who hold their shares in street name should contact their
broker regarding combined mailings.
Dominion Resources
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 26532
Richmond, VA 23261
1-800-552-4034
shareholder_administration@dom.com
Voting
Methods. You may vote in person at the Annual Meeting or by proxy. This year
you have three ways to vote by proxy:
1. Connect to the Internet at www.votefast.com;*
2. Call 1-800-250-9081;* or
3. Complete the proxy card and mail it back to us.*
* Not for shares held in Street Name
Complete instructions for voting your shares can be found on your proxy card.
If you vote and change your mind on any issue, you may revoke your proxy at
any time before the close of voting at the Annual Meeting. There are four
ways to revoke your proxy:
1. Connect to the website listed in the previous column;*
2. Call the 800 number listed under Voting Methods in the previous column;*
3. Write our Corporate Secretary;* or
4. Vote your shares at the Annual Meeting.
Rights. Each of your shares will be counted as one vote.
A majority of the shares outstanding on March 2, 2001 constitutes a quorum
for this meeting. Abstentions and shares held by a broker or nominee (Broker
Shares) that are voted on any matter are included in determining a quorum.
The 13 nominees for director receiving the most votes will be elected.
The Shareholder Proposal presented on p. 6 requires more votes in favor of it
than the number of votes against it in order for Dominion to consider its
adoption. Broker shares not voted and abstentions have no effect on the final
vote counted.
Registered Shareholders and Dominion Direct(SM) Participants. Your proxy card
shows the number of full and fractional shares you own. If you are a
participant in our Dominion Direct(SM) stock purchase plan, the number
includes shares we hold in your Dominion Direct(SM) account. All shares will
be voted according to your instructions if you properly vote your proxy by
one of the methods listed in the previous column. If you sign your proxy and
do not make a selection, your shares will be voted as recommended by the
Board. If you are a Dominion Direct(SM) participant and do not vote your
proxy, we will vote all shares held in that account according to the Board's
recommendations. No vote will be recorded for registered shares that are not
properly voted.
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Employee Savings, Thrift and ESOP Plan Participants. You will receive a request
for Voting Instructions from the Trustee(s) for the Plans. The share amounts
listed on that form include the full and fractional shares in your Plan
account(s). You may instruct the Trustee(s) by:
1. Connecting to www.votefast.com;
2. Calling 1-800-250-9081; or
3. Returning your Voting Instructions in the enclosed envelope (not to
Dominion).
Complete instructions can be found on the Voting Instruction Card included with
the proxy statement. Whichever method you choose, the Trustee(s) will vote
according to your instructions and will keep your vote confidential. If you do
not vote your Savings, Thrift or ESOP Plan shares, the Trustee(s) will vote your
shares according to each Plan's voting standards.
Beneficial Owners (Broker Shares). If your shares are held in street name with
your broker, please follow the instructions found on the Voting Instruction
Card enclosed with this proxy statement.
Solicitation and Tabulation
We will pay for soliciting proxies from our shareholders, and some of our
employees may telephone share-holders after the initial mail solicitation. We
have also retained Georgeson & Co., Inc., a proxy solicitation firm, to assist
in the solicitation of proxies for a fee of $14,000 and reimbursement of
expenses. In addition, we may reimburse brokerage firms and other custodians,
nominees and fiduciaries for their reasonable expenses in sending proxy
materials to the beneficial owners of stock. We have retained Corporate Election
Services, Inc. to tabulate the proxies and to assist with the Annual Meeting.
4 ITEM ONE: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Each nominee for director and information about that nominee is listed below.
Directors are elected annually; therefore, each director's term of office
will end at the next annual meeting of shareholders.
Your proxy will be voted to elect the nominees unless you tell us otherwise.
If any nominee is not available to serve (for reasons such as death or
disability), your proxy will be voted for a substitute nominee if the Board
of Directors nominates one.
Nominees for Election Year First Elected a Director
of Dominion (or Affiliate Company)
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WILLIAM S. BARRACK, JR., 71, [PHOTO] 2000
former Senior Vice President, (1994)
Texaco, Inc., New Canaan,
Connecticut. He is a Director
of Standard Commercial
Corporation.
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THOS. E. CAPPS, 65, Chairman, [PHOTO] 2000
President and Chief Executive (1986)
Officer of Dominion (from
January 28, 2000 to August 1,
2000, Vice Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer,
and prior to that Chairman,
President and Chief Executive
Officer). He is Chairman and a
Director of Virginia Electric
and Power Company and a
Director of Bassett Furniture
Industries, Inc.
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GEORGE A. DAVIDSON, JR., 62, [PHOTO] 2000
former Chairman of the Board (1985)
of Directors of Dominion (from
January 28, 2000 to August 1,
2000, Chairman of Dominion,
prior to that, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of
Consolidated Natural Gas
Company). He is a Director of
PNC Financial Services Group,
Inc. and BFGoodrich Company.
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JOHN W. HARRIS, 53, President, [PHOTO] 1999
Lincoln Harris, LLC, a real (1994)
estate consulting firm,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
He is a Director of Piedmont
Natural Gas Company, Inc.
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BENJAMIN J. LAMBERT, III, 64, [PHOTO] 1994
Optometrist, Richmond, (1992)
Virginia. He is a Director of
Consolidated Bank & Trust
Company and Student Loan
Marketing Association (Sallie
Mae).
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RICHARD L. LEATHERWOOD, 61, [PHOTO] 1994
former President and Chief
Executive Officer, CSX
Equipment, an operating unit
of CSX Transportation, Inc.,
Baltimore, Maryland. He is a
Director of CACI International
Inc.
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Nominees for Election Year First Elected a Director
of Dominion (or Affiliate Company)
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MARGARET A. McKENNA, 55, [PHOTO] 2000
President, Lesley (1994)
University, Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
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STEVEN A. MINTER, 62, [PHOTO] 2000
President and Executive (1988)
Director, The Cleveland
Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
He is a Director of Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company
and KeyCorp.
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KENNETH A. RANDALL, 73, [PHOTO] 1971*
corporate director for various
companies, Williamsburg,
Virginia. He is a Director of
Oppenheimer Mutual Funds, Inc.
and Prime Retail, Inc.
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FRANK S. ROYAL, M.D., 61, [PHOTO] 1994
Physician, Richmond, Virginia.
He is a Director of HCA - the
Healthcare Corporation,
SunTrust Banks, Inc.,
Chesapeake Corporation and CSX
Corporation.
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S. DALLAS SIMMONS, 61, [PHOTO] 1992
Chairman, President and CEO of
Dallas Simmons & Associates, a
consulting firm, Richmond,
Virginia (prior to July 1,
1999, President, Virginia
Union University).
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ROBERT H. SPILMAN, 73, [PHOTO] 1994
President, Spilman Properties,
Inc., Bassett, Virginia (prior
to 1997, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Bassett
Furniture Industries, Inc.).
He is a Director of Birmingham
Steel Company.
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DAVID A. WOLLARD, 63, Chairman [PHOTO] 1999
of the Board of Exempla (1994)
Healthcare, Denver, Colorado
(prior to January 1,
1997, President of Bank One
Colorado, N.A.).
*Service includes tenure on Virginia Electric and Power Company Board prior to
establishment of Dominion as a holding company in 1983.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR these nominees.
6 ITEM TWO: SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
Bartlett Naylor, 1255 No. Buchanan, Arlington, Virginia 22205, owner of 400
shares of Dominion common stock, has given notice that he intends to present
for action at the Annual Meeting the following resolution:
Shareholder Proposal
"Resolved: The shareholders urge our board of directors to take the necessary
steps to nominate at least two candidates for each open board position, and
that the names, biographical sketches, SEC-required declarations and
photographs of such candidates shall appear in the company's proxy materials
(or other required disclosures) to the same extent that such information is
required by law and is our company's current practice with the single
candidates it now proposes for each position."
Supporting Statement:
"Although our company's board appreciates the importance of qualified people
overseeing management, we believe that the process for electing directors can
be improved.
"Our company currently nominates for election only one candidate for each
board seat, thus leaving shareholders no practical choice in most director
elections. Shareholders who oppose a candidate have no easy way to do so
unless they are willing to undertake the considerable expense of running an
independent candidate for the board. The only other way to register dissent
about a given candidate is to withhold support for that nominee, but that
process rarely affects the outcome of director elections. The current system
thus provides no readily effective way for shareholders to oppose a candidate
that has failed to attend board meetings; or serves on so many boards as to
be unable to supervise our company management diligently; or who serves as a
consultant to the company that could compromise independence; or poses other
problems. As a result, while directors legally serve as the shareholder agent
in overseeing management, the election of directors at the annual meeting is
largely perfunctory. Even directors of near bankrupt companies enjoy re-
election with 90%+ pluralities. The `real' selection comes through the
nominating committee, a process too often influenced, if not controlled, by
the very management the board is expected to scrutinize critically.
"Our company should offer a rational choice when shareholders elect
directors. Such a process could create healthy and more rigorous shareholder
evaluation about which specific nominees are best qualified.
"Would such a process lead to board discontinuity? Perhaps, but only with
shareholder approval. Presumably an incumbent would be defeated only because
shareholders considered the alternative a superior choice. Would such a
procedure discourage some candidates? Surely our board should not be made of
those intolerant of competition. Would such a procedure be `awkward' for
management when it recruits candidates? Hopefully so. (Management could print
a nominee's name advanced by an independent shareholder to limit such
embarrassment.) The point is to remove the `final' decision on who serves as
a board director from the hands of management, and place it firmly in those
of shareholders.
"We urge you to vote FOR this proposal."
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Dominion's Opposing Statement
The Board recommends that shareholders reject this proposal. If adopted, the
resolution would impair the Board's ability to nominate specific candidates
best suited to promote shareholder interests during a particular term or
particular circumstance. It is the Board's duty to select nominees best
qualified for membership based not only on individual skills and abilities,
but on the Board's evolving need to manage its collective balance of skills,
experiences and diversity with precision. Offering more than one candidate
would not promote effective Board continuity and succession. The Board also
believes it would be difficult to recruit qualified candidates who would
participate in this type of election.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote AGAINST this shareholder
proposal.
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THE BOARD 7
Committees & Meeting Attendance
The Board met 10 times in 2000. Each Board member attended at least 82% of the
total number of meetings of the Board and committees on which he or she served.
Each director serves on just one committee in order to provide greater focus on
his or her committee's work.
Committee Members Description
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Audit S. Dallas Simmons, Chairman These four non-employee directors
John W. Harris consult with the independent and
Margaret A. McKenna internal auditors regarding the
Steven A. Minter examination of Dominion and its
subsidiaries' (collectively, the
Company) financial statements, the
adequacy of internal controls and the
independence of auditors. The
committee's report to shareholders
can be found on p. 10, along with its
charter. The charter, which was
adopted by the board, describes in
detail the functions of this
committee, including its
responsibility to recommend to the
Board the independent auditors. As
required by New York Stock Exchange
rules, the committee is comprised of
independent directors. In 2000, this
committee met three times, and Dr.
Simmons met with management and the
independent auditors prior to each
quarter's earnings release.
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Finance Paul E. Lego*, Chairman These three non-employee directors
Benjamin J. Lambert, III review the Company's financing
David A. Wollard strategies and consider dividend
policy. In 2000, this committee
met two times.
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Organization, Kenneth A. Randall, Chairman These six non-employee directors work
Compensation William S. Barrack, Jr. closely with independent consultants
and Raymond E. Galvin* and management to review the
Nominating Richard L. Leatherwood Company's and organizational and
Frank S. Royal compensation structure. They make
Robert H. Spilman recommendations on these matters to
the Board of Directors and administer
certain compensation plans. They also
review the quali-fications of
director candidates suggested by
Board members, management,
shareholders and others, and
recommend nominees for election as
directors. In 2000, this committee
met six times.
*Messrs. Lego and Galvin are not standing
for re-election.
8 THE BOARD CONTINUED
Compensation and Other Programs
Fees. During 2000, non-employee directors were paid an annual retainer of
$20,000 in cash plus $20,000 in shares of Dominion stock. They also
received $1,200 in cash per Board or committee meeting attended.
Deferred Cash Compensation Plan. Directors may elect to defer their cash
fees under this plan until they reach retirement or a specified age. The
deferred fees are credited to either an interest bearing account or a
Dominion common stock equivalent account. Interest or dividend equivalents
accrue until distributions are made. A director will be paid in cash or
stock according to the election made.
Stock Compensation Plan. The stock portion of the directors' retainer is
paid under this plan. Directors have the option to defer receipt of the
stock. If a director elects this option, the shares are held in trust until
the director's retirement and the dividends on those shares are reinvested.
However, the director retains all voting and other rights as a shareholder.
Stock Accumulation Plan. Upon election to the Board, a non-employee
director receives a one-time award under this plan. The award is in Stock
Units, which are equivalent in value to Dominion common stock. The award
amount is determined by multiplying the director's annual cash retainer by
17, then dividing the result by the average price of Dominion common stock
on the last trading days of the three months before the director's election
to the Board. The Stock Units awarded to a director are credited to a book
account. A separate account is credited with additional Stock Units equal
in value to dividends on all Stock Units held in the director's account. A
director must have 17 years of service to receive all of the Stock Units
awarded and accumulated under this plan. Reduced distributions may be made
where a director has at least 10 years of service.
Charitable Contribution Program. Dominion had offered its directors
participation in a Directors' Charitable Contribution Program. The Program
is funded by life insurance policies purchased by Dominion on the
directors. The directors derive no financial or tax benefits from the
Program, because all insurance proceeds and charitable tax deductions
accrue solely to Dominion. However, upon the death of a director, Dominion
will donate an aggregate of $50,000 per year for ten years to one or more
qualifying charitable organizations recommended by that director. Effective
in January 2000, this program was discontinued for new, incoming directors.
Matching Gifts Program. Directors may give up to $1,000 per year to
501(c)(3) organizations of their choice, and Dominion will match their
donations on a 1-to-1 basis, with a maximum of $5,000 of matching funds per
director per year. If a Director's donation is to an organization on whose
board they serve or for which they volunteer more than 50 hours of work
during a year, Dominion will match the donation on a 2-to-1 basis.
Director Nominations
Under our Bylaws, if you wish to nominate a director at a shareholder's
meeting you must be a shareholder and deliver written notice to our
Corporate Secretary at least 60 days before the meeting. If the meeting
date has not been publicly announced 70 days before the meeting, then
notice can be given 10 days following the public announcement. Any notice
must include the following information:
1. your name and address;
2. each nominee's name and address;
3. a statement that you are entitled to vote at the meeting and intend to
appear in person or by proxy to nominate your nominees;
4. a description of all arrangements or undertakings between you and each
nominee and any other person concerning the nomination;
5. other information about the nominee that would be included in a proxy
statement soliciting proxies for the election of directors; and
6. the consent of the nominee to serve as a director.
SHARE OWNERSHIP TABLE 9
The table below shows the amount of Dominion common stock beneficially owned as
of March 2, 2001 by each director and the executive officers named in the
compensation table on p. 15. Also included in this table is stock ownership for
all directors and executive officers as a group.
Stock Director
Owner- Plan
Name ship (1) Accounts (2)
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William S. Barrack, Jr. 1,669 (3) 19,532
Thos. E. Capps 1,571,918 (4)(5) --
George A. Davidson, Jr. 126,485 --
John W. Harris 16,008 (3) 12,370
Benjamin J. Lambert, III 11,663 (3) 12,414
Richard L. Leatherwood 12,569 (3) 24,762
Margaret A. McKenna 5,385 (3) 8,934
Steven A. Minter 3,003 (3) 15,474
Kenneth A. Randall 15,105 10,800
Frank S. Royal 11,569 (3) 12,392
S. Dallas Simmons 14,564 (3) 13,419
Robert H. Spilman 12,664 10,800
David A. Wollard 12,256 10,800
Thomas N. Chewning 569,552 (4) --
Thomas F. Farrell, II 603,474 (4)(5) --
James P. O'Hanlon 462,212 (4) --
Edgar M. Roach, Jr. 602,627 (4) --
All directors and
executive officers as a
group (24 persons) (6) 5,335,917 (4)(5)
(1) Amounts include exercisable stock options as follows: Mr. Harris, Dr.
Lambert, Mr. Leatherwood, Mr. Randall, Dr. Royal, Dr. Simmons, Mr. Spilman and
Mr. Wollard each has 10,000 shares; Mr. Capps, 1,233,000 shares; Mr. Chewning,
Mr. Farrell and Mr. Roach each has 450,000 shares; Mr. O'Hanlon, 350,000 shares;
and all directors and executive officers as a group, 3,878,795 shares.
(2) Amounts in this column represent share equivalents accumulated under
directors' plans described on p. 8. Balances of 10,800 shares are the amounts
accumulated under the Stock Accumulation Plan. Because of the plan's vesting
provisions, these amounts will not necessarily be distributed to a director. Any
balance in excess of 10,800 is an amount of share equivalents accumulated -- at
the director's election -- under the Deferred Cash Compensation Plan and will be
distributed in actual shares to the director.
(3) Includes shares held in trust under Director Stock Compensation Plan
(described on p. 8) as follows: Mr. Barrack, Ms. McKenna and Mr. Minter, 582
shares; Dr. Lambert, Mr. Leatherwood and Dr. Royal, 1,569 shares; Mr. Harris,
1,008 shares; and Dr.Simmons, 456 shares.
(4) Accounts include restricted stock as follows: Mr. Capps, 46,919 shares; Mr.
Chewning, 12,554 shares; Mr. Farrell, 14,558 shares; Mr. O'Hanlon, 10,655
shares; Mr. Roach, 14,550 shares and all directors and executive officers as a
group, 145,446 shares.
(5) Beneficial ownership is disclaimed as follows: Mr. Capps, 158 shares, and
Mr. Farrell, 399 shares, for a total of 557 shares.
(6) All current directors and executive officers as a group own 2.2 percent of
the number of shares outstanding as of March 2, 2001. Of these shares, 17
percent were purchased under the Executive Stock Purchase and Loan Program (see
p. 19) with $37.2 million of loans, for which the executive officers are
personally liable.
10 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
Report
Our Committee reviews Dominion's financial reporting process on behalf of
the Company's Board of Directors. Management has the primary responsibility
for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the
system of internal controls. For a further review of our responsibilities,
our Committee Charter is printed following this report.
With this background, our Committee has met and held discussions with
management and the company's independent auditors. Management represented
to us that Dominion's consolidated financial statements were prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and we reviewed
and discussed the consolidated financial statements with management and the
independent auditors. We also discussed with our independent auditors
matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61,
Communication with Audit Committees.
In addition, our Committee has received the written disclosures and letter
from our independent auditors required by Independence Standards Board
Standard No. 1, Independence Discussions with Audit Committees. We also
have discussed with our independent auditors the issue of their
independence from Dominion.
We also discussed with Dominion's internal and independent auditors the
overall scopes and plans for their respective audits. At each of our
meetings, we meet with the internal and independent auditors, with and
without management present, to discuss the results of their examinations,
the evaluations of Dominion's internal controls, and the overall quality of
its financial reporting.
Relying on these reviews and discussions, we recommended to the Board of
Directors, and the Board approved, that the audited financial statements be
included in Dominion's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
S. Dallas Simmons, Chairman
John W. Harris
Margaret A. McKenna
Steven A. Minter
February 9, 2001
Charter
I. Purpose
The Audit Committee will represent the Board of Directors in fulfilling its
oversight responsibility to the shareholders, potential shareholders, and
investment community relating to corporate accounting, reporting practices of
the Corporation, and the quality and integrity of the financial reports of the
corporation. The Audit Committee's primary duties and responsibilities are to:
. Serve as an independent and objective party to monitor the Corporation's
financial reporting process and internal control system.
. Review and appraise the audit efforts of the Corporation's independent
auditors and internal auditing department.
. Provide an open avenue of communication among the independent auditors,
financial and senior management, the internal auditing department, and the
Board of Directors.
The Audit Committee will primarily fulfill these responsibilities by carrying
out the activities enumerated in Section IV of this Charter.
II. Composition
The Audit Committee shall be comprised of three or more directors as determined
by the Board, each of whom shall be independent directors, and free from any
relationship that in the business judgement of the Board may interfere with the
exercise of their independence from management and the corporation. All members
of the Committee shall have a working familiarity with basic finance and
accounting practices.
The members of the Committee shall be elected by the Board at the annual
organizational meeting of the Board or until their successors shall be duly
elected and qualified. Unless a Chair is elected by the full Board, the members
of the Committee may designate a Chair by majority vote of the full Committee
membership.
III. Meetings
The Committee shall meet at least twice annually, or more frequently as
circumstances dictate. As part of its job to foster open communication, the
Committee should provide sufficient opportunity for the internal and independent
auditors and management to meet
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with the Committee, in separate executive sessions, to discuss any matters that
the Committee or these groups believe should be discussed privately with the
Committee.
IV. Responsibilities and Duties
In carrying out its responsibilities, the Committee believes its policies and
procedures should remain flexible, in order to best react to changing conditions
and to ensure to the Board and shareholders that the corporate accounting and
reporting practices of the Corporation are in accordance with all requirements.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Audit Committee will:
1. Discuss with management and review and recommend to the Board the
independent auditors to be selected to audit the financial statements of the
Corporation and its divisions and subsidiaries. On an annual basis, the
Committee shall receive from the outside auditors a formal written statement
delineating all relationships between the auditors and the Corporation and shall
review and discuss with the auditors all significant relationships the
accountants have with the Corporation to determine the auditors' independence.
2. Meet with the independent auditors and financial management of the
Corporation to review the scope of the proposed audit for the current year and
the audit procedures to be utilized after which review such audit, including any
comments or recommendations of the independent auditors.
3. Review with the independent auditors, the Corporation's internal auditor,
and financial and accounting personnel, the adequacy and effectiveness of the
accounting and financial controls of the Corporation, and elicit any
recommendations for the improvement of such internal control procedures.
Particular emphasis should be given to the adequacy of such internal controls to
expose any payments, transactions, or procedures that might be deemed illegal or
otherwise improper. The Committee's review should also focus on risk management
activities of the Corporation and the Committee periodically should review
company policy statements to determine their adherence to the Conflict of
Interest Policy.
4. Review the internal audit function of the Corporation including the
independence and authority of its reporting obligations, the proposed audit
plans for the coming year, and the coordination of such plans with the
independent auditors.
5. Review and discuss internal audit's summary of significant risks and
findings and their progress report on the internal audit plan.
6. Review the financial statements contained in the annual report to
shareholders with management and the independent auditors to determine that the
independent auditors are satisfied with the disclosure and content of the
financial statements to be presented to the shareholders. Any changes in
accounting principles should be reviewed. In addition, the Committee should
consider the independent auditors' judgments about the quality and
appropriateness of the Corporation's accounting principles as applied in its
financial reporting.
7. Provide sufficient opportunity for the internal and independent auditors to
meet with the members of the Audit Committee without members of management
present.
8. Submit the minutes of all meetings of the Audit Committee to, or discuss the
matters discussed at each committee meeting with the Board.
9. Investigate any matter brought to its attention within the scope of its
duties, with the power to retain outside counsel for this purpose if, in its
judgment, that is appropriate.
10. Coordinate Committee activities with other committees of the Board.
11. Periodically review and update this Charter.
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& NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Compensation Philosophy
Our Committee and management believe it is vitally important to align our
officers' financial success with the financial success of our shareholders,
and stock ownership is a key measure of such alignment. We work closely
with management in our oversight and administration of the company's
executive compensation, so that our programs keep in step with our changing
industry and continue to attract, retain and motivate high caliber
employees.
In 2000, we approved an executive compensation program that again puts a
substantial portion of our executives' annual pay at risk and is tied to
the achievement of aggressive financial performance measures. We continued
heavy emphasis on stock ownership through grants of options, the
establishment of stock ownership guidelines and our Executive Stock
Purchase and Loan program.
We also reviewed and approved the CEO's total compensation package and
performance, without Mr. Capps present.
2000 Compensation
Our 2000 executive compensation program consisted of three basic
components:
. Base Salary
. Annual Incentives
. Long-Term Incentives in the form of stock options
Base Salary
In 2000, as in past years, our Committee positioned executive base salaries
to be slightly above the median base salaries of similar positions at a
peer group of diversified energy companies and other businesses with which
we compete on a national basis. Faced with increasing competition for high
caliber people, we re-evaluated that practice and for 2001 have adjusted
base salaries to be between the median and the 75th percentile of the
competitive market range. Our decisions in this regard were based on
retention concerns, market data and individual performance.
Executive Officers. An independent compensation consultant analyzed our
executives' salaries and compared them to our competitive labor market. Our
Committee also reviewed individual executive performance. Based on our
review and the consultant's report, we approved base salary increases
effective January 1, 2000.
Chief Executive Officer. In determining Mr. Capps' base salary adjustment
for 2000, our Committee considered his contributions to Dominion's long-
term business strategy and his leadership in guiding Dominion through our
merger and a rapidly changing and competitive business environment. We also
reviewed competitive compensation information for CEOs within our peer
group of diversified energy companies. After thoroughly evaluating this
material, considering our compensation philosophy, and recognizing Mr.
Capps' continuing challenges in a rapidly changing industry, we approved an
annual base salary of $925,000 for Mr. Capps, effective January 1, 2000.
Annual Incentives
Under the annual incentive program, if goals are achieved or exceeded, the
executive's total cash compensation for the year may be more than the
median total cash compensation for similar positions at companies in our
executive labor market.
Under this program our Committee establishes "target awards" for each
executive officer. These target awards are expressed as a percentage of the
individual executive's base salary (for example, 40% x base salary). The
target award is the amount of cash that will be paid, at year-end, if the
executive achieves 100% of the goals established at the beginning of the
year. We also establish a "threshold" -- or minimum acceptable level of
financial performance. If this threshold is not met, no executive receives
an annual bonus. Actual bonuses, if any, are based on a pre-established
formula and may exceed 100% of the target award.
Executive Officers. For Dominion's executive officers, 2000 earnings per
share was used as the performance measure under the annual incentive plan.
Each executive's goals were weighted heavily toward the earnings per share
contribution of the business unit for which they were responsible, but also
included operating goals and a consolidated earnings-per-share goal.
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Our Committee established and approved the goals at the beginning of 2000. At
year-end, we compared the company's actual financial performance with the
consolidated and business unit earnings per share goals. For 2000, these goals
were surpassed. Earnings per share for the business segments are reported in the
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations section of our 2000 Annual Report to Shareholders.
Annual bonuses paid to the named executives are detailed in the Summary
Compensation Table on p. 15.
Chief Executive Officer. At the beginning of 2000, we approved a consolidated
earnings per share goal for Mr. Capps. Because our earnings per share goal for
2000 was surpassed, we approved an annual cash bonus of $1,043,400 for Mr.
Capps.
Long-Term Incentives
We believe the long-term incentive programs we approve play a critical part in
our compensation practices and philosophy. Historically, at least half of the
long-term incentive component was paid in company stock--a long-term investment.
We believe this form of payout underscores commitment to the company while
rewarding performance. As discussed in the 2000 proxy, in May 1999 our Committee
granted stock options to the executive officers to represent the 1999-2001 long-
term plan cycle, as well as to replace the restricted stock portion of the 1998-
2000 long-term program cycle.
Given the current labor market environment and to provide balance in our long-
term incentive program, our Committee reassessed the sole use of options, and
determined that an award of restricted stock is appropriate for the 2001-2003
long-term plan cycle.
Executive Officers. Dominion's goals were established at the start of the 1998-
2000 performance cycle. The performance measure used for the executive officers
was cumulative net income for the three-year cycle weighted 50% on consolidated
net income and 50% on the net income of the business unit for which the
executive was responsible. Following the significant reorganization of Dominion
and its operating subsidiaries in 2000, this Committee revised the weighting to
100% consolidated net income for the three-year cycle. Based on 2000 year-end
results, which exceeded the performance goal, we awarded the executives cash
(see the LTIP Payout column of the Summary Compensation Table on p. 15). As
stated above, stock options were granted to executives in 1999 and are reported
in the table on p. 16. These options became exercisable on January 1, 2000 and
will remain exercisable until May 17, 2009.
Chief Executive Officer. The goal for Mr. Capps for the 1998-2000 performance
cycle was cumulative consolidated net income for the three-year period. Based on
2000 year-end results, which exceeded the goal, we awarded Mr. Capps $959,633.
Also, Mr. Capps has 1,233,000 exercisable stock options which were granted in
1999 at a price of $41.25 per share, which options will expire on May 17, 2009.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Our Committee reported to you in 2000 that we adopted stock ownership guidelines
for our executive officers. We believe these guidelines place an emphasis on
stock ownership that aligns management with the interests of our shareholders.
Officers have up to five years to meet the guidelines outlined below. Dominion
also provides a program to help officers meet the guidelines, as described on p.
19.
Dominion Resources, Inc.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Positions Share Ownership
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer 145,000
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Executive Vice President 35,000
CEO -- Operating Companies
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Senior Vice President 20,000
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Vice President 10,000
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ORGANIZATION, COMPENSATION
& NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT CONTINUED
Deductibility of Compensation
Under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, Dominion may not deduct
certain forms of compensation in excess of $1 million paid to our CEO or
any of the four other most highly compensated executive officers. However,
certain performance-based compensation is specifically exempt from the
deduction limit.
It is our intent to provide competitive executive compensation while
maximizing the Company's tax deduction. However, we reserve the right to
approve, and in some cases have approved, non-deductible compensation if
we believe it is in the Company's best interest.
Kenneth A. Randall, Chairman
William S. Barrack, Jr.
Raymond E. Galvin
Richard L. Leatherwood
Frank S. Royal
Robert H. Spilman
February 16, 2001
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 15
The table below shows the total salary and other compensation awarded to or
earned by the CEO and the four other most highly compensated executive officers
(as of December 31, 2000).
Summary Compensation Table
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Name and Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
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Principal Position
Awards Payouts
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Other
Annual Restricted Securities
Compen- Stock Underlying LTIP All Other
Year Salary (1) Bonus (2) sation (3) Awards (4) Options/SARs (5) Payouts (6) Compensation (7)
($) ($) ($) ($) (#) ($) ($)
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Thos. E. Capps 2000 925,000 1,495,528 707,496 0 219,397 959,633 232,525
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Chairman, 1999 828,439 481,021 15,942 0 1,233,000 1,093,865 4,800
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President & CEO 1998 795,000 594,344 848,902 995,312 0 639,126 4,800
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Thomas F. Farrell, II 2000 484,134 577,985 100,285 0 112,663 389,040 121,885
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Executive 1999 325,174 187,148 314 0 450,000 366,781 3,486
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Vice President 1998 314,471 239,289 419,098 497,656 0 178,644 4,800
(CEO of
Dominion Energy)
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Edgar M. Roach 2000 484,134 577,985 132,194 0 112,663 389,040 121,238
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Executive 1999 305,770 162,277 8,035 0 450,000 366,145 3,382
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Vice President 1998 244,615 170,875 427,306 497,656 0 149,914 3,600
(CEO of
Dominion Delivery)
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James P. O'Hanlon 2000 384,999 429,944 79,701 0 91,316 315,328 99,758
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Executive 1999 348,700 189,580 0 0 350,000 186,856 355,800
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Vice President 1998 334,667 180,232 0 0 0 86,512 4,679
(President & COO
of Dominion Energy)
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Thomas N. Chewning 2000 382,211 418,800 84,646 0 88,945 307,137 97,300
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Executive 1999 334,511 186,156 2,871 0 450,000 339,659 4,800
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Vice President, CFO 1998 318,786 224,274 104,868 124,414 0 196,742 4,800
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Footnotes to the Summary Compensation Table
1. Salary. Amounts shown may include vacation sold back to Dominion.
2. Bonus. Bonus for 2000 includes annual cash bonus and bonus shares granted
under the Executive Stock Purchase and Loan Program (described on p. 19).
3. Other Annual Compensation Column. None of the named executives received
perquisites or other personal benefits in excess of $50,000 or 10% of their
total cash compensation. The amounts listed in this column for 2000 are tax
payments.
4. The number and value of each executive's restricted stock holdings at year-
end, based on a December 31, 2000 closing price of $67.00 per share, were as
follows:
Number of
Officer Restricted Shares (1) Value
(#) ($)
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Thos. E. Capps (2) 30,252 2,026,884
Thomas F. Farrell, II (3) 6,525 437,175
Edgar M. Roach, Jr. (3) 6,193 414,931
James P. O'Hanlon (3) 3,294 220,698
Thomas N. Chewning (3) 6,377 427,259
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1. Dividends are paid on restricted shares.
2. 21,436 shares granted February 1, 2000 will vest on February 1, 2002;
remaining shares vest in no less than 3 years from the date of grant.
3. These shares vest 2 years from the date of grant.
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5. Securities Underlying Options. Options granted in 2000 were granted and
simultaneously exercised by the named executive to purchase shares under
the Executive Stock Purchase and Loan Program.
6. LTIP Payouts. Amounts in this column represent cash awards under the
1998 - 2000 Long-term Incentive Plan as described on p. 13.
7. All Other Compensation. The amounts listed for 2000 are (1) Company
matching contributions on Employee Savings Plan accounts for the named
executives and (2) a quarterly interest payment subsidy paid under the
Executive Stock Purchase and Loan Program.
Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year
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Number % of Total
of Securities Options/SARs Potential Realizable Value
Underlying Granted to at Assumed Annual Rates
Options/SARs Employees Exercise or Expiration of Stock Price Appreciation
Officer Granted (1) in Fiscal Year (2) Base Price Date for Option Term
(#) (%) ($/share) 5% 10%
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Thos. E. Capps 219,397 4.1% $ 41.22 2/1/00 $ 0 $ 0
Thomas F. Farrell, II 112,663 2.1% $ 41.22 2/1/00 $ 0 $ 0
Edgar M. Roach, Jr. 112,663 2.1% $ 41.22 2/1/00 $ 0 $ 0
James P. O'Hanlon 91,316 1.7% $ 41.22 2/1/00 $ 0 $ 0
Thomas N. Chewning 88,945 1.7% $ 41.22 2/1/00 $ 0 $ 0
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1. Nonstatutory stock options were granted on February 1, 2000 to the named
executives at an exercise price of $41.21875 per share. One-hundred percent
of the options vested and were exercised on the date of grant.
2. The total number of options granted in 2000 to employees and outside
directors was 5,388,822.
Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and FY-End Option/SAR Values
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Number of Securities Underlying Value of Unexercised In-the-Money
Unexercised Options/SARs at FY-End Options/SARs at FY-End
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Shares Acquired Value
on Exercise (1) Realized Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
Officer (#) ($) (#) (#) ($)(2) ($)
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Thos. E. Capps 219,397 $ 0 1,233,000 0 $ 31,749,750 $ 0
Thomas F. Farrell, II 112,663 $ 0 450,000 0 $ 11,587,500 $ 0
Edgar M. Roach, Jr. 112,663 $ 0 450,000 0 $ 11,587,500 $ 0
James P. O'Hanlon 91,316 $ 0 350,000 0 $ 9,012,500 $ 0
Thomas N. Chewning 88,945 $ 0 450,000 0 $ 11,587,500 $ 0
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1. Options granted under Dominion's Executive Stock Purchase and Loan
Program were exercised on the same day they were granted.
2. Spread between the market value at year-end minus the exercise price.
Year-end stock price was $67.00 per share.
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Performance Graph
The tables below shows the five year cumulative total return comparison
between Dominion, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Utility Index.
Total Shareholder Return
[GRAPH APPEARS HERE]
Years Ending
Base Period
Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
$ 100.00 $ 99.80 $ 118.16 $ 138.00 $ 122.95 $ 221.56
100.00 122.96 163.98 210.85 255.21 231.98
100.00 103.12 128.55 147.53 134.43 214.66
Dominion S&P 500 S&P Utilities
Retirement Plans
The table below shows the estimated annual straight life benefit that
Dominion would pay to an employee at normal retirement (age 65) under the
benefit formula of the Retirement Plan.
Executive Compensation
Benefits Payable Upon Retirement at Age 65
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Credited Years of Service
Final -----------------------------------------------------
Average
Earnings 15 years 20 years 25 years 30 years
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$ 300,000 $ 76,853 $ 102,470 $ 128,088 $ 153,706
350,000 90,353 120,470 150,588 180,706
400,000 103,853 138,470 173,088 207,706
450,000 117,353 156,470 195,588 234,706
500,000 130,853 174,470 218,088 261,706
550,000 144,353 192,470 240,588 288,706
600,000 157,853 210,470 263,088 315,706
650,000 171,353 228,470 285,588 342,706
700,000 184,853 246,470 308,088 369,706
750,000 198,353 264,470 330,588 396,706
800,000 211,853 282,470 353,088 423,706
850,000 225,353 300,470 375,588 450,706
900,000 238,853 318,470 398,088 477,706
950,000 252,353 336,470 420,588 504,706
1,000,000 265,853 354,470 443,088 531,706
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Dominion Retirement Plan. Benefits under the Retirement Plan are based on:
. average base salary over a five-year period when base pay is highest;
. years of credited service;
. age at retirement; and
. the offset of Social Security benefits.
In addition, certain officers, if they reach a specified age while still
employed, will be credited with additional years of service. For the executives
named in the Summary Compensation Table on p. 15, credited years of service at
age 60 would be 30 years. Other retirement agreements and arrangements for the
named executives are described on p. 18.
Dominion Benefit Restoration Plan. The Retirement Plan pays a benefit that is
calculated on average base salary over a five-year period. In some years our
executives' base salaries were set below the competitive market median in order
to more closely link annual pay to company performance through the incentive
programs. Under this Restoration Plan, we calculate a "market-based adjustment"
to base salary in those years when base salary was below the market median. The
difference between the benefit calculated on the market-based salary and the
benefit provided by the Retirement Plan is paid to the executive under the
Restoration Plan.
In 2000, a market-based adjustment to Dominion's executive base salaries was not
necessary.
Also, the Internal Revenue Code imposes certain limits related to Retirement
Plan benefits. Any resulting reductions in an executive's Retirement Plan
benefit will be compensated for under the Restoration Plan.
Executive Supplemental Retirement Plan. The Supplemental Plan provides an annual
retirement benefit equal to 25% of a participant's final cash compensation (base
salary plus target annual bonus). To retire with full benefits under the
Supplemental Plan, an executive must be 55 years old and have been employed by
Dominion for at least five years. Benefits under the plan are provided either as
a lump sum cash payment at retirement or as a monthly annuity typically paid
over 10 years. Certain executive officers receive this benefit for their
lifetime. Based on 2000 cash compensation, the estimated annual benefit under
this plan for certain executives
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named in the Summary Compensation Table on p. 15 are: Mr. Capps: $485,625; Mr.
O'Hanlon: $154,000; Mr. Chewning: $150,000; Mr. Farrell: $201,875 and Mr. Roach:
$201,875.
Other Executive Agreements and Arrangements
Companies that are in a rapidly changing industry such as ours require the
expertise and loyalty of exceptional executives. Not only is the business itself
competitive, but so is the demand for such executives. In order to secure the
continued services and focus of key management executives, Dominion has entered
into certain agreements with them, including those named in the Summary
Compensation Table on p. 15.
Employment Agreement -- Chief Executive Officer. The Board determined in April
1999 that it was in Dominion's best interest to secure Mr. Capps' employment as
CEO and President until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2005. As a result,
Mr. Capps and Dominion entered into an agreement providing for his employment as
CEO and President until 2005. During his employment, the agreement provides for
the following: (1) an annual base salary of at least $812,800, (2) incentive
compensation awards based on performance and (3) continued eligibility for all
employee benefit and incentive plans provided by Dominion to its senior
management. When his employment ends (whether or not before the end of the term
of the agreement), Mr. Capps will: (1) receive a retirement benefit calculated
on the highest base salary rate during his employment, (2) receive a
Supplemental Plan benefit payable for life, (3) become fully vested in
outstanding restricted stock, and (4) receive a payment of $950,000 plus an
amount equal to the present value of his salary and annual cash incentives for
the period between the Annual Meetings of Shareholders for 2004 and 2005. In
addition, any outstanding stock options become fully exercisable for the
remaining term of the grant. During the term of the agreement, Dominion may
terminate Mr. Capps for cause only. Mr. Capps also receives age and service
credit and continued benefit plan coverage through the end of the contract
period in the event of termination for cause or resignation for cause.
Employment Agreements -- Other Executives. Messrs. Chewning, Farrell and Roach
each had an employment agreement that expired September 12, 2000 and which have
not been replaced. These executives and Mr. O'Hanlon each have enhanced
retirement benefits, as well as employment continuity agreements, as described
below.
Special Arrangements. Dominion has entered into employment continuity agreements
with executives named in the Summary Compensation Table, which provide benefits
in the event of a change in control.* Each agreement has a three-year term and
is automatically extended for an additional year, unless cancelled by Dominion.
The agreements provide for the continuation of salary and benefits for a maximum
period of three years after either (1) a change in control, (2) termination
without cause following a change in control or (3) a reduction of
responsibilities, salary and incentives following a change in control (if the
executive gives 60 days notice). Payment of this benefit will be made in either
a lump sum or installments over three years. In addition, the agreements
indemnify the executives for potential penalties related to the Internal Revenue
Code and fees associated with the enforcement of the agreements. If an executive
is terminated for cause, the agreements are not effective.
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan. Under this plan, executives may defer any
portion of their cash compensation. Deferrals are credited at the executive's
discretion, for bookkeeping purposes, with earnings and losses as if they were
invested in any of several mutual fund options or Dominion common stock.
Distributions are made at the direction of the executive.
Also, under this Plan, executives may defer gains received as a result of a
stock option exercise. Stock option gain deferrals must be invested in Dominion
common stock. Under this Plan, Dominion also credits the accounts of eligible
executives with the amount of "lost" company matching contributions under
Dominion's Employee Savings Plan as a result of Internal Revenue Code Section
401(a)(17).
* A change in control shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any person or
group becomes a beneficial owner of 20% or more of the combined voting power of
Dominion voting stock or (ii) as a direct or indirect result of, or in
connection with, a cash tender or exchange offer, merger or other business
combination, sale of assets, or contested election, the Directors constituting
the Dominion Board before any such transactions cease to represent a majority of
Dominion or its successor's Board within two years after the last of such
transactions.
AUDITORS 19
Executive Stock Purchase and Loan Program
At the end of 1999, Dominion's Board approved stock ownership target levels for
executives of Dominion and its subsidiaries. The Board also approved the Stock
Purchase and Loan Program intended to encourage and facilitate executives'
ownership of common stock through the availability of loans guaranteed by
Dominion.
Under the Program, loans must be used to purchase Dominion common stock. An
executive can borrow up to ten times his or her base salary, subject to credit
approval, for a term of five years. Executives who meet their target ownership
level through their participation in the Program receive "bonus shares" equal to
five percent of the number of shares purchased under the program. The dividends
on the stock purchased through the program are used to pay the interest on the
loan. Dominion subsidizes the interest payments to the extent that the current
dividend rate does not fully cover the payments. Dominion will end its subsidy
of the loan if it is pre-paid or if the stock is sold. Our officers have
borrowed in aggregate $87.4 million, for which they are personally liable and
which Dominion has guaranteed.
With the review and recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board has re-
appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent certified public accountants, as
auditors of the 2001 consolidated financial statements of Dominion and its
subsidiaries. Representatives of Deloitte & Touche LLP will be present at the
Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire
to do so and will be available to respond to shareholder questions.
During 2000 the fees paid to Deloitte & Touche LLP are listed in the table
below. The Audit Committee has determined that the services provided under "All
Other Fees" do not affect the auditors' independence.
Fees for Services* Amount
(Millions)
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Audit Fees $ 2,295
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All Other Fees $ 2,516
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* Dominion did not pay fees for Financial Information Systems
Design and Implementation.
20 OTHER INFORMATION
Matters Before the 2001 Annual Meeting
The management and directors are not aware of any matters that may come before
the Annual Meeting other than the matters disclosed in this proxy statement.
Proposals for the 2002 Annual Meeting
Under our Bylaws, if you wish to bring any matter (other than shareholder
nominations of director candidates) before the 2002 Annual Meeting, you must
notify the Corporate Secretary in writing no later than January 29, 2002.
Regarding each matter, the notice must contain:
. a brief description of the business to be brought before the Annual
Meeting, including the complete text of any related resolutions to be
presented and the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting;
. the name and address of record of the shareholder proposing such
business;
. the class and number of shares of stock that are beneficially owned by
the shareholder; and
. any material interest of the shareholder in such business.
If you do not provide the proper notice by January 29, 2002, the Chairman of the
meeting may exclude the matter, and it will not be acted upon at the meeting. If
the Chairman does not exclude the matter, the proxies may vote in the manner
they believe is appropriate, as the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules
allow.
For a shareholder proposal to be considered for possible inclusion in the 2002
Proxy Statement, the Corporate Secretary of Dominion must receive it no later
than November 17, 2001. Dominion plans to hold its 2002 Annual Meeting on April
26, 2002.
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2000 Form 10-K
You may request, without charge, a copy of Dominion's Annual Report filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission for 2000 on Form 10-K, excluding
exhibits, by:
1. writing to the
Corporate Secretary
Dominion Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 26532
Richmond, Virginia 23261;
2. sending us an e-mail at
dominion_resources@dom.com; or
3. calling us at
804-819-2000.
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THE 2001 PROXY [LOGO]
INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Control Number Is:
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[PICTURE Check this block to access future proxy materials and annual
APPEARS [_] reports via internet only.
HERE]
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IF YOU ARE VOTING BY MAIL, please fold and detach card at perforation before
mailing in the enclosed envelope.
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[LOGO] Dominion Resources, Inc.
Dominion P.O. Box 26532,
Richmond Virginia 23261
To Our Shareholders:
Dominion Resources, Inc. is pleased to offer you three ways to vote by proxy.
When voting by internet or telephone, you will be prompted to enter your
control number. Simple prompts will be presented to you to record your vote.
Internet and telephone votes must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday,
April 24, 2001 to be counted in the final tabulation.
If you vote by internet or telephone, do not return your instruction by
mail.
If you choose to vote by mail, please mark, date and sign your proxy
instruction. Please use the postage-paid envelope to return your proxy.
VOTE BY PROXY
[PICTURE OF A Via Internet -- Access the Website at:
COMPUTER] http://www.votefast.com
[PICTURE OF A Via Telephone -- Call toll-free:
TELEPHONE] 1-800-250-9081 using a touch-tone phone
[PICTURE OF A Via Mail -- Return your proxy in the postage-paid
LETTER] envelope provided.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" Item 1.
1. Election of Directors
[ ] FOR the following nominees:
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1. William S. Barrack, Jr. 8. Steven A. Minter
2. Thos. E. Capps 9. Kenneth A. Randall
3. George A. Davidson, Jr. 10. Frank S. Royal
4. John W. Harris 11. S. Dallas Simmons
5. Benjamin J. Lambert, III 12. Robert H. Spilman
6. Richard L. Leatherwood 13. David A. Wollard
7. Margaret A. McKenna
[ ] WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed above. To withhold
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authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), write that nominee's
number(s) in the following space:
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote "AGAINST" Item 2.
2. Shareholder proposal
[_] Against [_] For [_] Abstain
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, 2001
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Date
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Signature
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Voting instructions are solicited for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, April
27, 2001 by Trustees for the various retirement plans sponsored by Dominion
Resources, Inc.
I acknowledge receipt of the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and
Annual Report for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Dominion Resources, Inc.
I hereby instruct the Trustee to vote the shares of Dominion Common Stock
relating to my Plan account at such Annual Meeting in the manner set forth
hereon.
This voting instruction card, when properly executed, will be voted as directed.
If such card is returned executed with no direction given or is not returned at
all, the Trustee will vote the shares according to each Plan's voting standards.
All voting instructions will be kept confidential.
[LOGO] Dominion The 2001 PROXY CARD
Dominion Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 26532
Richmond, Virginia 23261
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This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors. The Board of
Directors recommends a vote "FOR" Item 1 and "AGAINST" Item 2.
(see reverse)
The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" Item 1.
1. Election of Directors
[_] FOR the following nominees:
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1. William S. Barrack, Jr. 6. Richard L. Leatherwood 11. S. Dallas Simmons
2. Thos. E. Capps 7. Margaret A. McKenna 12. Robert H. Spilman
3. George A. Davidson, Jr. 8. Steven A. Minter 13. David A. Wollard
4. John W. Harris 9. Kenneth A. Randall
5. Benjamin J. Lambert, III 10. Frank S. Royal
[_] WITHHOLD AUTHORITY to vote for all nominees listed above. To withhold
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authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), write that nominee's
number(s) in the following space:
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote "AGAINST" Item 2.
2. Shareholder proposal
[_] Against [_] For [_] Abstain
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In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on any matters that
properly come before the meeting. The undersigned appoints Kenneth A. Randall,
Frank S. Royal, M.D., and Patricia A. Wilkerson, or any one of them, with the
power of substitution, proxies to vote all shares of the undersigned at the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 27, 2001, and at any and all
adjournments thereof.
, 2001
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Date
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Signature Signature (if held jointly)
[LOGO] Dominion The 2001 PROXY CARD
Dominion Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 26532
Richmond, Virginia 23261
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This proxy when properly executed will be voted as directed by the signed
shareholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted "FOR" Item 1 and
"AGAINST" Item 2.
Please sign exactly as your name appears on the reverse side of this proxy. When
shares are held by joint tenants, both shareholders should sign.
When signing in a representative capacity, please give your representative
title. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by President or
other authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by
authorized person.
This proxy is solicited
on behalf of
the Board of Directors.
Please mark, sign
and mail in [GRAPHIC]
the enclosed envelope.