UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE
14D-9
Solicitation/Recommendation Statement under Section 14(d)(4)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
ICX
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Name of Subject Company)
ICX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Names of Persons Filing Statement)
Common Stock,
par value $0.001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
043176106
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
Colin J.
Cumming
Chief Executive Officer
ICx Technologies, Inc.
2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 650
Arlington, Virginia 22202
(703) 678-2111
(Name, address and telephone numbers of person authorized to receive
notices and communications on behalf of the persons filing statement)
With copies to:
Peter Allan Atkins and Randall H. Doud
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Four Times Square
New York, New York 10036
(212) 735-3000
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Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.
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Subject Company Information.
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(a) Name and Address.
The name of the subject company is ICx Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
Company
), and the address of the
principal executive offices of the Company is 2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 650, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The telephone number for the Companys principal executive offices is (703) 678-2111.
(b) Securities.
The title of the class of equity securities to which this Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 (together with any
Exhibits or Annexes hereto, this
Statement
) relates is the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 per Share (the
Shares
). As of September 1, 2010, there were
34,987,461 Shares issued and
outstanding. The outstanding Share number does not include any Shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, options to purchase Shares or restricted stock units. Also as of September 1, 2010 there were approximately
1,903,547 Shares
issuable upon the exercise of vested options and warrants.
Item 2.
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Identity and Background of Filing Person.
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(a) Name and Address.
The name, business address and business telephone number of the Company, which is the person filing this Statement, are set forth in
Item 1(a) above, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Tender Offer.
This Statement relates to the cash tender offer (the
Offer
) by Indicator Merger Sub, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (
Purchaser
) and a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc. (
Parent
), disclosed in a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO dated September 3, 2010 (the
Schedule
TO
) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
SEC
), to purchase all of the outstanding Shares at a price of $7.55 per Share, net to the seller in cash (the
Offer Price
), upon the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated September 3, 2010 (and as amended and supplemented form time to time, the
Offer to Purchase
), and in the related Letter of Transmittal (the
Letter of
Transmittal
). Copies of the Offer to Purchase and Letter of Transmittal are filed as Exhibits (a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B) to this Schedule 14D-9, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
The Offer is being made pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 16, 2010 (the
Merger
Agreement
), by and among the Company, Parent and Purchaser. The Merger Agreement provides, among other things, for the making of the Offer by Purchaser and further provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained in
the Merger Agreement, Purchaser will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation (the
Surviving Corporation
) as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the
Merger
).
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the
Effective Time
), each Share outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than (i) Shares held by the Company as treasury stock or owned
by Parent or its affiliates, which will be cancelled and retired and will cease to exist, and (ii) Shares owned by the Companys stockholders who perfect their appraisal rights under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the
DGCL
)) will be converted into the right to receive $7.55 per Share (or any other per Share price paid in the Offer) net in cash without interest (the
Merger Consideration
).
A copy of the Merger Agreement is filed as Exhibit (e)(1) hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing descriptions of the
Merger Agreement and the Offer are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Merger Agreement, the Offer to Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal.
The Offer to Purchase states that the principal executive offices of Parent and Purchaser are located at 27700 SW Parkway Avenue,
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 and the telephone number at such principal executive offices is (503) 498-3547.
Item 3.
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Past Contacts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements.
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Except as noted below, the Information Statement (the
Information Statement
) issued pursuant to
Section 14(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act
), and Rule 14f-1 promulgated thereunder that is attached hereto as Annex B and is incorporated herein by reference contains information and
describes certain contracts, agreements, arrangements or understandings between the Company or its affiliates and certain of its executive officers, directors or affiliates. Except as set forth in this Item 3 or Annex B, to the knowledge of the
Company, there are no material agreements, arrangements or understandings and no actual or potential conflicts of interest between the Company or its affiliates and (i) the Companys executive officers, directors or affiliates or
(ii)
Parent or Purchaser or their respective executive officers, directors or affiliates.
(a) Arrangements
with Current Executive Officers and Directors of the Company.
Information Statement
. Certain
agreements, arrangements or understandings between the Company or its affiliates and certain of its directors, executive officers and affiliates are described in the Information Statement.
Interests of Certain Persons
. Certain members of management and the Board of Directors of the Company (the
Company
Board
) may be deemed to have interests in the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement that are different from or in addition to their interests as Company stockholders generally. The Company Board was aware of these interests and
considered them, among other matters, in approving the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. As described below, consummation of the Offer will constitute a change in control of the Company for the purposes of determining the
entitlements due to the executive officers of the Company to certain severance benefits and the vesting of certain options to purchase Shares and restricted stock units.
Treatment of Equity in the Merger
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Under the Merger Agreement, all outstanding stock options held by the Companys
directors and employees, including its executive officers, that have vested as of the Effective Time will be cancelled at the Effective Time, and the holders will be entitled to a cash payment equal to the product of (i) the excess, if any, of
the Merger Consideration over the exercise price per Share of such stock option, multiplied by (ii) the number of Shares covered by such stock option. Vested stock options with exercise prices per share equal to or in excess of the Merger
Consideration will be cancelled and will not be entitled to receive any cash payment. Each stock option that has not become vested as of the Effective Time will be converted into an option to purchase the number of shares of Parent common stock
equal to the product of (i) the number of Shares covered by such option, multiplied by (ii) a ratio determined by dividing the Merger Consideration by the average of the last reported sale price of a share of Parent common stock during the
ten trading days immediately preceding the Effective Time (the
Equity Award Ratio
), and the exercise price per share of each substituted option will be determined by dividing the exercise price per share by the Equity Award Ratio.
Under the Merger Agreement, all outstanding awards of restricted stock units held by the Companys directors and
executive officers will be converted into restricted stock units with respect to a number of shares of Parent common stock determined by multiplying the number of Shares subject to such restricted stock unit by the Equity Award Ratio. Any restricted
stock units that vest by their terms prior to the Merger will be treated on the same basis as outstanding Shares and accordingly settled at the Effective Time for an amount of cash equal to the product of the Merger Consideration and the number of
Shares subject to such restricted stock unit.
The following table sets forth information concerning the stock options and
restricted stock units held by the Companys directors and executive officers as of September 1, 2010, including the approximate value of such awards, and assumes that the Offer expires and the Shares are paid for as of October 1,
2010. The value of such awards has been calculated using a per Share value of $7.55 and, in the case of options, are valued based on the spread represented by the excess, if any, $7.55 per Share over the exercise price per Share for the
relevant options. If completion of the Offer is subsequent to October 1, 2010, a portion of the options shown as unvested
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may become vested and so be cashed out for their spread rather than rolled over into Parent options and a portion of the restricted stock units may vest and so be cashed out for
Merger Consideration.
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Name of Director/
Executive Officer
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Number
of
Shares
Subject to
Vested Stock
Options
(#)
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Amount of
Spread to Be
Paid in Respect
of Vested
Options at
Completion of
the Merger
($)
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Number
of
Shares
Subject
to
Unvested
Stock
Options
(#)
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Value
of
Spread
in Respect
of
Unvested
Stock Options
Rolled
Over at
Completion of
the Merger
($)
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Value
of
Restricted Stock
Units
Rolled Over
at
Completion
of the Merger
($)
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DIRECTORS
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E. Spencer Abraham
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17,200
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40,458
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0
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0
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0
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Colin J. Cumming
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151,610
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379,276
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218,750
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557,813
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2,831
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Joseph M. Jacobs
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2,866
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(1)
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6,742
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0
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0
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0
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Robert A. Maginn. Jr.
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5,894
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13,606
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0
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0
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0
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Mark L. Plaumann
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8,599
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20,227
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0
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0
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0
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Rodney E. Slater
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11,788
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27,213
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0
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0
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0
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Hans C. Kobler
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214,742
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501,782
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226,008
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576,320
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0
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS
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Deborah D. Mosier
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9,236
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33,619
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0
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0
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95,319
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James Luby
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48,000
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230,400
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0
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0
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69,838
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(1)
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These 2,866 options were granted to Mr. Jacobs as director compensation and subsequently assigned by Mr. Jacobs to Wexford Capital LP, in which he has a
pecuniary interest as noted in the Information Statement at footnotes (2) and (7) to the table in Principle Stockholders.
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Mr. Kobler has a contractual arrangement with the Wexford Parties, who own approximately 62% of the outstanding Shares, under which
Mr. Kobler would be entitled to receive specified payments in the event of a disposition by the Wexford Parties of their Shares for consideration above a specified minimum. Given that the Offer Price and the Merger Consideration are below the
specified minimum, Mr. Kobler will not be entitled to receive any payment under such arrangement.
Compensation
Arrangements with Executive Officers
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The Company has entered into employment agreements which provide for severance pay and benefits in the event of certain terminations following a change in control (which is defined in such
agreements to include the consummation of the Offer) with each of the following four executive officers: Hans C. Kobler, Executive Chairman, Colin J. Cumming, the President and Chief Executive Officer, Deborah D. Mosier, the Chief Financial Officer,
and James H. Luby, Vice PresidentContracts and Legal. Each of these agreements provides for severance pay and benefits in the event the executive is terminated by the Company without cause or by the executive for good
reason (in each case, as defined in the applicable employment agreement).
Hans C. Kobler
On April 17, 2009, the Company amended and extended its employment agreement with Hans Kobler, the Companys Executive Chairman,
through April 30, 2013. Mr. Koblers employment is at-will, and either the Company or Mr. Kobler may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Mr. Koblers extended employment agreement, the
Company agreed to pay Mr. Kobler an annual base salary of $450,000 through September 30, 2009 and thereafter an annual base salary of $350,000 through April 30, 2013, with annual bonus amounts to be determined by the Compensation
Committee. Pursuant to the extended agreement Mr. Kobler received a non-qualified stock option to purchase 313,500 Shares at an exercise price of $5.00 per share, subject to monthly vesting in 43 equal installments beginning on October 31,
2009 (of which 226,008 will
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remain unvested at October 1, 2010), and Mr. Kobler retained his previously granted 100,000 restricted stock units, all of which have since vested. In the event that in connection with
a change of control Mr. Kobler is not offered continued employment on the same economic terms, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the extended agreement for him to terminate his employment, all
unvested options held by Mr. Kobler shall be vested as of the closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that in connection with a change of control Mr. Kobler is offered and accepts continued employment on the same
economic terms, all unvested options and restricted stock units shall vest on the earlier to occur of his subsequent termination without cause or the first anniversary of the change of control date. Based on the number of Mr. Koblers
options expected to remain unvested on October 1, 2010 and that the value of any Parent options issued in exchange retain the same value as such unvested Company options, the value of Mr. Koblers unvested equity awards that would
become vested based on the occurrence of such events following the consummation of the Offer is approximately $576,320. Upon termination of Mr. Koblers employment, he will be entitled to receive (i) any base salary earned but unpaid
through the date of his termination, and (ii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits he is due through the date of his termination. If the Company terminates Mr. Koblers employment without cause or for
reasons other than death or disability, or if Mr. Kobler resigns for good reason, including due to a change of control pursuant to which he is not provided a comparable offer, he will be entitled to receive payment of his otherwise applicable
base salary until the earlier of six months following termination or April 30, 2013. Mr. Kobler will receive such payments only if he (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply with the provisions of the Companys standard
At-Will Employment, Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to the Company.
Colin J. Cumming
On April 17, 2009, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Colin Cumming, the President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company, for the period through April 30, 2013. Mr. Cummings employment is at-will, and either the Company or Mr. Cumming may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Mr. Cummings new
employment agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Cumming an annual base salary of $350,000 through September 30, 2009; provided that if Mr. Kobler ceases to perform the duties of Executive Chairman and Mr. Cumming assumes
those responsibilities, Mr. Cummings annual base salary shall be increased to $400,000. In addition to his base annual salary, beginning in 2009, Mr. Cumming will receive $22,000 per year to defray the cost of a life insurance policy
previously paid by the Company. Any annual bonus amounts that may be awarded to Mr. Cumming shall be determined by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Cumming received a grant of non-qualified stock
options to purchase 350,000 Shares at an exercise price of $5.00 per share, subject to monthly vesting in 48 equal installments beginning April 17, 2009 through April 30, 2013 (of which 218,750 will remain unvested at October 1,
2010). In the event that in connection with a change of control Mr. Cumming is not offered continued employment on the same economic terms, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the extended agreement
for him to terminate his employment, all unvested options and restricted stock units held by Mr. Cumming shall be vested as of the closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that in connection with a change of control
Mr. Cumming is offered and accepts continued employment on the same economic terms, all unvested options and restricted stock units shall vest on the earlier to occur of his subsequent termination without cause or the first anniversary of the
change of control date. Based on the number of Mr. Cummings options and restricted stock units expected to remain unvested on October 1, 2010 and that the value of any Parent options and restricted stock units issued in exchange
retain the same value as such unvested Company options and restricted stock units, the value of unvested equity awards that would become vested based on the occurrence of such events following the consummation of the Offer is approximately $560,644.
Upon termination of Mr. Cummings employment, he will be entitled to receive (i) any base salary earned but unpaid through the date of his termination, and (ii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits he
is due through the date of his termination. If the Company terminates Mr. Cummings employment without cause or for reasons other than death or disability, or if Mr. Cumming resigns for good reason including due to a change of control
pursuant to which he is not provided a comparable
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offer, he will be entitled to receive payment of his otherwise applicable base salary until the earlier of six months following termination or April 30, 2013. Mr. Cumming will receive
such payments only if he (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply with the provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment, Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes
and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to the Company.
Deborah D. Mosier
On April 20, 2009, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Deborah Mosier, the Chief Financial Officer, for the period
through April 30, 2013. Ms. Mosiers employment is at-will, and either the Company or Ms. Mosier may terminate her employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Ms. Mosiers employment agreement, the Company
agreed to pay Ms. Mosier an annual base salary of $250,000 through April 30, 2013, with annual bonus amounts to be determined by the Compensation Committee. In the event that in connection with a change of control Ms. Mosier is not
offered continued employment on the same economic terms, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the extended agreement for her to terminate her employment, all unvested options and restricted stock units held
by Ms. Mosier shall be vested as of the closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that in connection with a change of control Ms. Mosier is offered and accepts continued employment on the same economic terms, all
unvested options and restricted stock units shall vest on the earlier to occur of her subsequent termination without cause or the first anniversary of the change of control date. Based on the number of Ms. Mosiers options and restricted
stock units expected to remain unvested on October 1, 2010 and that the value of any Parent options and restricted stock units issued in exchange retain the same value as such unvested Company options and restricted stock units, the value of
unvested equity awards that would become vested based on the occurrence of such events following the consummation of the Offer is approximately $95,319. Upon termination of Ms. Mosiers employment, she will be entitled to receive
(i) any base salary earned but unpaid through the date of her termination, and (ii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits she is due through the date of her termination. If the Company terminates
Ms. Mosiers employment without cause or for reasons other than death or disability, or if Ms. Mosier resigns for good reason including due to a change of control pursuant to which she is not provided a comparable offer, she will be
entitled to receive payment of her base salary until the earlier of six months following termination or April 30, 2013. Ms. Mosier will receive such payments only if she (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply with the
provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment, Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to the Company.
James Luby
On August 24, 2005, Nomadics, Inc. (
Nomadics
) (a business unit of the Company) entered into an employment
agreement with James Luby, the Chief Operating Officer of Nomadics. Mr. Lubys employment is at-will, and either Nomadics or Mr. Luby may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Mr. Lubys
employment agreement, Nomadics agreed to pay Mr. Luby an annual salary and bonus in amounts to be determined annually by the Company Board or the Compensation Committee of the Company Board. Mr. Lubys current annual salary is
$175,000. Upon termination of Mr. Lubys employment, he will be entitled to receive (i) his base salary earned but unpaid through the date of his termination, (ii) any accrued but unpaid bonus and (iii) all accrued vacation,
expense reimbursements and other benefits he is due through the date of his termination (the
Accrued Obligations
). If Nomadics terminates Mr. Lubys employment without cause or for reasons other than death or disability,
he will be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations and continuing payments of his base salary for twelve months provided that Nomadics may, in its discretion, reduce the severance pay period in which case the length of Mr. Lubys non
competition period will be commensurately shortened; provided, further, the period during which he is to receive severance payments will never be reduced to a term of less than six months. Upon a qualifying termination, Mr. Lubys stock
options will become fully vested as of the termination date. Mr. Luby will receive severance payments only if he (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply with the provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment,
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Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to Nomadics.
Quantification of Potential PaymentsCash Severance
. The aggregate value of the cash severance payments which would be
payable to Mr. Kobler, Mr. Cumming, Ms. Mosier and Mr. Luby in the event of a qualified termination in connection with the consummation of transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement would be approximately $175,000,
$175,000, $125,000, and $175,000, respectively. These figures do not include any additional accrued but unpaid salary or benefits. In the case of Mr. Luby, the figure represents continuing payments of salary for twelve months under the
assumption that the Company would not reduce the severance pay period.
Key Employee Retention Program
. On
March 2, 2010, the Company Board approved a key employee retention program of awards under the Companys 2007 Equity Incentive Plan whereby key employees of the Company, including executive officers other than Messrs. Cumming and Kobler,
received key employee retention program awards (the
KERP Awards
) in the form of restricted stock units granted under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. These awards are intended to retain five to ten percent of the employees key to
the Companys ongoing business and to ensure that such employees remained engaged and committed to the Company during its Strategic Review Process (as defined below). Generally, the KERP Awards vest on the first anniversary of the date of
grant, except that certain KERP Awards have a vesting schedule pursuant to which 67% of the units vest on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 33% vest eighteenth months following the grant date, and certain other KERP Awards
vest over a two or three year period with equal vesting at the conclusion of each 12-month period. In each case, vesting under the KERP Awards is based on continued employment. In the event that the employee is not offered employment in connection
with a change of control transaction on the same economic terms as in the employees employment agreement, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the employment agreement for the employee to terminate,
all restricted stock units will vest as of the closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that the employee is offered, but does not accept, a comparable offer and such failure to accept is not for a good reason, then all
unvested restricted stock units will cease to vest as of the closing date of the change of control transaction, and any unvested restricted stock units will be immediately forfeited. In the event that in connection with a change of control
transaction the employee is offered and accepts continued employment on the same economic terms, all restricted stock units will continue with the original vesting dates as provided in the KERP Award agreement, provided that if the employee is
terminated without cause or terminates for good reason at or prior to the final vesting date, all unvested restricted stock units will vest effective as of such date of termination. The KERP Awards are being assumed by Parent and will be settled in
shares of Parent common stock when they vest on the same basis as applies to other restricted stock units of the Company assumed by Parent.
Quantification of Potential PaymentsKERP Payments
. Effective as of May 1, 2010, Ms. Mosier and Mr. Luby were
granted a total of 10,000 and 6,000 restricted stock units, respectively, pursuant to the KERP Awards, in each case with vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date (unless sooner vested as described above), based on continued employment. In
the event that all KERP Awards held by Ms. Mosier and Mr. Luby were to vest in connection with the consummation of the Offer, Ms. Mosier and Mr. Luby would receive an aggregate amount of approximately $75,500 and $45,300,
respectively, in respect of such awards. These amounts are reflected in the aggregate values provided for such officers above in the column entitled Value of Restricted Stock Units Rolled Over at Completion of the Merger. The actual
values that they would receive upon vesting following the Merger would depend on the value of the shares of Parent common stock at the time of vesting.
Transaction Bonuses
. Contingent upon the completion of the Offer, the following executive officers will receive a
transaction bonus, as follows: Mr. Kobler: $200,000; Ms. Mosier: $50,000 and Mr. Luby: $50,000. In addition, contingent upon the completion of the Offer, 11 employees who are not executive officers will receive transaction bonuses
totaling in the aggregate $119,000.
Merger Agreement Covenants
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Parent will recognize the service of the
Companys employees who remain in the employment of the surviving entity under any applicable employee benefit plan that covers the employees
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of the Company or that was established following the closing date (each, a
Post-Closing Plan
) for purposes of eligibility, vesting and determination of the level of benefits
(but not for purposes of benefit accrual), and Parent will give credit under the applicable Post-Closing Plan for amounts paid prior to the Effective Time under a corresponding benefit plan, for purposes of applying deductibles, co-payments and
out-of-pocket maximums as though such amounts were paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Post-Closing Plan. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the parties have agreed that the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement will
constitute a change in control for purposes of the Companys benefit plans and agreements where the term is relevant. The Merger Agreement provides that, from and after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation will honor all scheduled
Company benefit plans and agreements in accordance with their terms, provided that the Merger Agreement will not create a right in any employee to continued employment by Parent, Purchaser or the Company, and will not limit the right of Parent,
Purchaser or the Company to amend or terminate such plans, arrangements and agreements in accordance with their terms. To the extent not previously paid by the Company, Parent will or will cause the Surviving Corporation to pay annual incentive
bonuses with respect to the 2010 fiscal year in accordance with the established policies, practices and terms of the Companys bonus plans as in effect before the Effective Time. Contingent upon the closing of the Merger, the Company has agreed
to terminate the Companys 401(k) savings plan as of the business day immediately prior to the closing date.
The Merger
Agreement permits the Company to make cash payments to its nonemployee directors in lieu of options that otherwise would have been granted to them on March 1, 2010 as part of their annual compensation. In order to provide the compensation that
the directors would have received based on a March 1, 2010 grant, the Company determined to multiply the number of options that would have normally been granted to each director on March 1, 2010 by the difference between the closing price
of the Shares on March 1, 2010 and the Merger Consideration of $7.55 per Share. The closing price of the Shares on March 1, 2010 was $6.51, yielding a difference of $1.04. On August 15, 2010, the Company Board approved the award of
cash payments in the following amounts in lieu of the number of options shown immediately following such amounts: E. Spencer Abraham: $9,360/9,000 Shares; Joseph M. Jacobs: $1,560/1,500 Shares; Robert A. Maginn, Jr.: $3,120/3,000 Shares; Mark L.
Plaumann: $4,680/4,500 Shares and Rodney E. Slater: $6,240/6,000 Shares. Such payments were made on September 1, 2010.
Effect of the Offer on Directors and Officers Indemnification and Insurance.
The Merger Agreement provides that, from and after the Effective Time, Parent and the Surviving Corporation will assume the obligations
with respect to all rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and exculpation from liabilities for acts or omissions occurring at or prior to the Effective Time existing on the date of the Merger Agreement in favor of the current or former
directors or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (the
Indemnified Parties
) as provided in the Companys certificate of incorporation, bylaws or any indemnification agreement between an Indemnified Party and the
Company or any of its subsidiaries (in each case, as in effect on the date of the Merger Agreement or as amended or entered into prior to the Closing with the consent of Parent), and such obligations will survive the Merger and will continue in full
force and effect in accordance with their terms. The Merger Agreement further provides that the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Surviving Corporation will contain the provisions with respect to indemnification, advancement of expenses
and limitation of director liability set forth in the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Company on the date of the Merger Agreement, and such provisions will not be amended, repealed or otherwise modified in any manner that would
adversely affect the rights thereunder of the Indemnified Parties.
Parent has also agreed pursuant to the Merger Agreement
that it will purchase a six year tail directors and officers liability insurance policy for the Companys directors and officers covered by the Companys directors and officers liability insurance policy
as of the date of the Merger Agreement, that provides such directors and officers with coverage in respect of acts or omissions occurring at or prior to the Effective Time on terms no less favorable than the coverage provided under the
Companys directors and officers liability insurance policy as in effect on the date of the Merger Agreement. However, the aggregate cost of this tail policy will not exceed $575,000. In the event such a policy cannot be
obtained for that amount or less in the aggregate, Parent shall be
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obligated to obtain as much coverage for not less than six years from the Effective Time as may be obtained for such $575,000 aggregate amount.
Parent further agreed to pay all reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, that may be incurred by any Indemnified
Party in enforcing the indemnity and other obligations provided for in the Merger Agreement.
In the event that Parent, the
Surviving Corporation or any of their successors or assigns (i) consolidates with or merges into any other person and is not the continuing or surviving person of such consolidation or Merger or (ii) transfers or conveys a majority of its
properties and assets to any person, then, and in each such case, Parent has agreed that proper provision will be made so that the successors, assigns and transferees of Parent or the Surviving Corporation or their respective successors or assigns
assume the obligations set forth in these provisions of the Merger Agreement.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its
entirety by reference to the Merger Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit (e)(1) hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Tender and Support Agreement
.
Concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Parent and Purchaser entered into a
tender and support agreement (the
Tender Agreement
) with certain of Wexford Capital LPs (
Wexford
) affiliates (collectively, the
Wexford Parties
) under which the Wexford Parties, among
other things, agreed (i) to tender and not withdraw all of their Subject Shares pursuant to the Offer, (ii) to vote their Subject Shares in favor of adoption of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement
(and in favor of any other matter necessary for consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement) and against any other agreement or arrangement related to another proposal to acquire the Company and any liquidation,
dissolution, recapitalization, extraordinary dividend or other significant corporate reorganization of the Company, (iii) to certain restrictions on the transfer of their Subject Shares and on their ability to enter into any other arrangements
inconsistent with the Tender Agreement, and (iv) not to exercise any appraisal rights in respect to their Subject Shares which may arise in connection with the Merger. The
Subject Shares
are all Shares beneficially owned by
the Wexford Parties apart from Shares issuable upon exercise of options and warrants but only to the extent such Shares remain unissued. As of the date of this Statement, there are 21,483,226 Subject Shares, representing approximately 62% of the
outstanding Shares.
The Tender Agreement will terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) the termination of the Merger
Agreement, (ii) the Effective Time or (iii) any reduction in the Offer Price or the Merger Consideration or waiver or amendment of the condition to the Offer that there has been validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of
the Offer (as it may be extended) a majority of the Shares outstanding on a fully-diluted basis on the date of purchase. In addition, upon a withdrawal or modification in a manner adverse to Parent and Purchaser of the Company Boards
recommendation of the Offer, the Merger or the Merger Agreement or recommendation, adoption or approval by the Company Board of any Acquisition Proposal (as defined below) in compliance with the Merger Agreement, the Wexford Parties
obligations with respect to tendering, voting and not transferring their Shares will not apply for so long as such withdrawal, modification or change remains in effect.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Tender Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit (e)(2) hereto and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Termination of Administrative Services Agreement and Warrant Cancellation
Agreement
. Concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Company and Wexford entered into a Termination of Administrative Services Agreement (the
Services Termination Agreement
) pursuant to which the
Administrative Services Agreement between them will be terminated at the Effective Time with no payment made by either party apart from any then accrued but unpaid reimbursements due to Wexford. Also concurrently with the execution of the Merger
Agreement, the Company and Valentis SB L.P. (
Valentis
), an affiliate of Wexford, entered into a
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Warrant Cancellation Agreement (the
Warrant Cancellation Agreement
) pursuant to which Valentis has agreed that its warrants to acquire 127,250 Shares will be cancelled and
Valentis will receive a cash payment equal to the product of (i) the excess of the Merger Consideration over the exercise price per Share of such warrant, multiplied by (ii) 127,250 Shares
The foregoing summaries of the Services Termination Agreement and the Warrant Cancellation Agreement are qualified in their entireties by
reference to the Services Termination Agreement and the Warrant Cancellation Agreement, which are filed as Exhibits (e)(3) and (e)(4), respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Arrangements with Parent and Purchaser.
Prior to their discussions with respect to the Offer and the Merger, Parent and the Companys affiliate, Tactical Platforms, have
been party to commercial agreements relating to the sale of cameras from Parent to Tactical Platforms as part of its integrated solutions, with annual sales of approximately $3.0 million in 2008, approximately $500,000 in 2009 and approximately
$150,000 in the first two fiscal quarters of 2010.
In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger, the
Company, Parent and Purchaser entered into the Merger Agreement and the Company and Parent entered into a Nondisclosure Agreement dated March 17, 2010 (the
Nondisclosure Agreement
).
Nondisclosure Agreement.
As a condition to being furnished Evaluation Material (as defined in the Nondisclosure Agreement), Parent has agreed, among
other things, that it will keep such Evaluation Material confidential and will use it solely for the purpose of evaluating a possible transaction with the Company involving the Company or its affiliates. Under the Nondisclosure Agreement, Evaluation
Material shall not include information which (i) at the time of disclosure or thereafter is generally known by the public (other than as a result of its disclosure by Parent or its representatives) or (ii) was or becomes available to
Parent on a non-confidential basis from a person not otherwise bound by a confidentiality agreement with the Company or its representatives or prohibited from transmitting the information to Parent by law, contractual obligation, fiduciary duty or
otherwise.
The Nondisclosure Agreement further provides that during such time as Evaluation Material is being disclosed
pursuant to the Nondisclosure Agreement and the parties are conducting discussions or negotiations in contemplation or furtherance of a business relationship, and for a period of two years from the date of the Nondisclosure Agreement, neither the
recipient nor any of its affiliates shall, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, (a) in any manner acquire, agree to acquire or make any proposal to acquire, directly or indirectly, any securities or property
of the Company or any of its affiliates, or any securities or contract rights (other than broadly based index funds) the terms or value of which are dependent on securities of the Company, (b) propose to enter into, directly or indirectly, any
merger, consolidation, recapitalization, business combination, partnership, joint venture or other similar transaction involving the Company or any of its affiliates, (c) make, or in any way participate in any solicitation of
proxies to vote, or seek to advise or influence any person with respect to the voting of any voting securities of the Company or any of its affiliates, (d) form, join or in any way participate in a group (within the
meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) with respect to any voting securities of the Company or any of its affiliates, (e) negotiate, have any discussions or enter into any arrangements, understandings or agreements with, or
advise, finance, assist or encourage, any other persons in connection with any of the foregoing, or, make any investment in any other person that engages, or offers or proposes to engage, in any of the foregoing (it being understood that, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Parent shall not be permitted to act as a joint bidder or co-bidder with any other person with respect to the Company), (f) otherwise act, alone or in concert with others, to seek to control or
influence the management, Company Board or policies of the Company, (g) disclose any intention, plan or arrangement inconsistent with the foregoing or (h) advise, assist or encourage any other persons in connection with any of the
foregoing.
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The Nondisclosure Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until two years after
the date thereof.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Nondisclosure Agreement, which is
filed as Exhibit (e)(5) hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
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The Solicitation or Recommendation.
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(a) Solicitation/Recommendation.
The Company Board, during a telephonic meeting held beginning on August 15, 2010 and extending into August 16, 2010, by
unanimous vote determined that the Offer and the Merger are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and are advisable and fair to the Companys stockholders and approved the Offer and the Merger and the form, terms and
provisions of the Merger Agreement.
Accordingly, the Company Board unanimously recommends that the holders of the Shares
accept the Offer and tender their Shares pursuant to the Offer, and, if applicable, vote in favor of the Merger.
A copy
of the press release issued by the Company announcing the Offer and Merger is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(B) hereto and incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the letter to the Companys stockholders communicating the Company Boards
recommendation is filed as Exhibit (a)(2) hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
Background and Reasons for the Company Boards Recommendation.
Background of the Offer and the Merger.
In March 2009, Parent approached the Company indicating its possible interest in an acquisition of the Company and
the two parties executed a nondisclosure agreement under which information was then shared between Parent and the Company. In April, Parent gave an informal indication of interest to acquire the Company for a price in the range of $5.00 to $6.00 per
Share. The Company rejected this offer as inadequate.
In June 2009, Wexford was approached by potential buyers for the
Wexford Parties majority interest in the Company and/or possibly the entire Company. The Wexford Parties responded by asking Mr. Kobler to confidentially and informally explore this level of interest and determine whether he could
generate an informal bid. In response, Mr. Kobler held selective informal meetings with investment banks, private equity firms and one strategic acquirer to evaluate their possible interest in buying out the Wexford Parties stake and/or
the entire Company. One financial firm provided an informal indication of interest to buy the Wexford Parties Shares at a price between approximately $6.00 and $6.50 per Share and one strategic acquirer, which later also participated in the
Companys Auction Process (as defined below), indicated potential interest in a stock merger. Both indications of interest were rejected as inadequate.
In the summer of 2009, the Company Board discussed obstacles to the Companys further growth, including the significant cost and
amount of time required to further expand the Companys distribution channels, and create the support infrastructure necessary to support a larger worldwide customer base. As a result of these discussions, the Company Board determined that the
Company should approach larger companies in its industry in an attempt to establish collaborative relationships, particularly with respect to developing strategic partnerships that would take advantage of such companies distribution channels
and infrastructure. The Companys discussions, which were typically undertaken by Mr. Kobler, included a number of domestic and foreign entities, including some of the companies that were invited to participate in the Auction Process such
as Parent and the Other Bidder (as defined below).
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During this period, some of the potential strategic partners also expressed a general
interest in exploring a possible acquisition of the Company or of the Shares owned by the Wexford Parties, including some cases at a per Share consideration in excess of the Offer Price, but these discussions did not result in actual offers being
made.
On September 2, 2009, at a telephonic meeting of the Company Board, the Company Board discussed a possible sale of
the Company, in light of the assessment that the Company could experience stronger growth in the hands of a strategic partner with stronger distribution channels, support infrastructure, and brand name, and the potential interest in acquiring the
Company that had been expressed during Mr. Koblers discussions with several potential strategic partners. The Company Board asked Mr. Kobler to continue to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company (the
Strategic
Review Process
), including those that might result in a sale of the Company following an auction process (the
Auction Process
).
On October 27, 2009, at a telephonic meeting of the Company Board, Mr. Kobler updated the Company Board on his efforts to
secure partnerships and outside interest in the Company, reporting that he was currently exploring several different opportunities. The Company Board authorized Mr. Kobler to continue this course of action and formed a selection committee to
review and engage an investment bank to assist with the Strategic Review Process. Several investment banking firms, including Stone Key, were identified by the selection committee for their expertise in advising companies in potential sale
situations as well as relevant industry knowledge and these firms were interviewed by the selection committee.
November 11, 2009, at a telephonic meeting of the Company Board, Mr. Kobler further updated the Company Board on the Strategic
Review Process.
On November 12, 2009, the Selection Committee selected and engaged Stone Key Partners LLC and the Stone
Key securities division of Hudson Partners Securities LLC (together,
Stone Key
) as the Companys exclusive financial advisor in connection with the Strategic Review Process.
On December 11, 2009, the Company engaged Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (
Skadden
) as the
Companys legal advisor in connection with the Strategic Review Process.
During the week of February 8, 2010, Stone
Key began to contact the senior management teams of potentially interested parties identified by Stone Key and the Company Board in order to determine the interest by such parties in engaging in the Auction Process. Over the next several weeks, 37
potential purchasers were contacted, 31 of whom requested a proposed form of nondisclosure agreement from the Company. All of the potential strategic partners with whom Mr. Kobler had held discussions concerning a possible acquisition of the
Company in 2009 were contacted as part of the Auction Process.
Between February 26, 2010 and April 14, 2010, the
Company entered into nondisclosure agreements with 20 of the potential purchasers Stone Key had contacted on its behalf, including Parent, which executed the Nondisclosure Agreement on March 17, 2010.
On March 2, 2010, in order to retain certain key employees and to ensure that they remained engaged and committed to the Company
during the Strategic Review Process, the Company Board approved the Key Employee Retention Program of Awards described above at Arrangements with Current Executive Officers and Directors of the CompanyKey Employee Retention
Program.
Between March 9, 2010 and April 14, 2010, parties who had signed nondisclosure agreements with the
Company were furnished background and overview materials relating to the Company, including a set of five-year projections (the
Initial Forecast
) that are summarized below under Item 8. (h) Financial Forecasts.
On March 17, 2010, Mr. Kobler updated the Company Board on Stone Keys efforts in connection with the
Strategic Review Process.
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Between April 1, 2010 and April 14, 2010, Stone Key distributed initial
transmittal letters to the interested parties describing the Auction Process and timetable, including that initial price indications should be delivered by April 14, 2010.
Between April 14, 2010 and April 20, 2010, the Company received five non-binding indications of interest from potential
strategic purchasers and one such indication from a potential financial purchaser. Specifically, on April 14, 2010, Parent submitted a non-binding indication of interest to acquire the Company for between $9.00 and $10.00 per Share and the
Other Bidder (as defined below) submitted a non-binding indication of interest to acquire the Company for between $8.70 and $10.05 per Share. The other expressions of interest were generally in the $9.00 to $10.00 per Share range, except for one
that was in the $7.00 to $9.00 range.
Between April 28, 2010 and May 20, 2010, the Companys management, with
assistance from Stone Key, conducted extensive in-person management presentations with the six interested parties. On May 5, 2010, representatives of Parent attended such a management presentation conducted by the Company. The due diligence
process included conducting in-person management presentations, conducting telephonic due diligence discussions between the Companys and the interested parties outside financial, legal and accounting advisors, and conducting on-site due
diligence visits to the Companys facilities resulting in over 80 meetings and calls with the six interested parties. Each interested party was provided access to the Companys on-line data room containing, financial, operating,
regulatory, intellectual property, human resource, legal and other information concerning the Company. Throughout the Auction Process, the Company, Stone Key and the Companys other advisors continued to respond to various due diligence
questions raised by the interested parties and the on-line data room was updated throughout the Auction Process and ultimately contained over 4,400 documents (totaling more than 50,000 pages) of information identified by the Company and in response
to the interested parties due diligence requests.
On May 2, 1010, Parents Chief Executive Officer visited the
Companys Cambridge, Massachusetts facility for informational meetings with members of the Companys management. On May 27, 2010, certain executives of Parent met with members of the Companys management at the Companys offices
in Stillwater, Oklahoma for additional management presentations focusing primarily on the Companys detection business.
At the end of May 2010, in view of the Companys disappointing financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2010, the Company
updated the Initial Forecast and provided the revised Case A projections that are summarized below under Item 8. (h) Financial Forecasts, to the parties remaining in the Auction Process.
On June 22, 2010, Stone Key distributed to the parties remaining in the Auction Process a proposed form of merger agreement that had
been prepared by Skadden, with input from the Company. The merger agreement contemplated an all-cash tender offer followed by a merger. Stone Keys distribution also included proposed forms of a tender and support agreement, a warrant
cancellation agreement and a termination of administrative services agreement.
On June 30, 2010, Stone Key distributed
to the parties remaining in the Auction Process the Companys initial disclosure schedules to the form of merger agreement that had been previously circulated.
On July 1, 2010, Stone Key sent a final bidding instruction letter to each of the six parties remaining in the Auction Process.
Interested parties were encouraged to submit a firm offer and any proposed revisions to the form of the transaction documents by July 14, 2010.
On July 2, 2010, two of the six interested parties withdrew from the Auction Process. Among other concerns, the two parties cited
the Companys disappointing preliminary financial results for the first half of 2010, including in comparison to the full year 2010 forecast included in the Case A projections that had been circulated in late May.
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In early July 2010, the Company provided Parent with a preliminary view of the
Companys performance for the second quarter of 2010, which reflected substantially lower revenue and income than the Company had previously forecasted.
During the week of July 5, 2010, Parent indicated that it remained interested in a potential acquisition of the Company, but needed to
conduct additional due diligence in order to be able to make a binding offer and would therefore not be able to submit a bid by the deadline for bids.
On July 13, 2010, Stone Key distributed to the four parties remaining in the Auction Process a revised version of the Companys
disclosure schedules to the proposed form of merger agreement.
On July 14, 2010, one of the four remaining parties
withdrew from the Auction Process, citing among other things the Companys disappointing financial results for the first half of 2010. By this point, it had also become clear that another one of the remaining parties was also no longer actively
involved in the Auction Process though it had not formally withdrawn.
On the July 14, 2010, deadline for bids set by the
Company, one bidder (the
Other Bidder
) submitted a proposal letter offering to acquire the Company for $8.25 per Share. The letter also outlined certain significant terms and conditions under which the Other Bidder would be
prepared to acquire the Company, including the completion to its satisfaction of its due diligence investigation. The Other Bidder also delivered a revised draft of the merger agreement to Stone Key. After such submission, the Other Bidder continued
its due diligence of the Company. After reviewing the Other Bidders proposal and consulting with Stone Key and Skadden, the Company Board determined to engage in negotiations with the Other Bidder.
On July 21, 2010, representatives of the Company, Stone Key, Skadden and the Other Bidder participated in a conference call to
discuss certain key issues with the Other Bidders draft of the merger agreement.
On July 23, 2010, Parent
submitted an offer to acquire the Company for $7.75 per Share. However, Parent was not at that time prepared to provide a revised draft of the merger agreement, but rather identified certain significant issues Parent had identified with the
Companys form of the merger agreement. The letter also outlined certain significant terms and conditions under which Parent would be prepared to acquire the Company, including the completion to its satisfaction of its due diligence
investigation. After such submission, Parent continued its due diligence of the Company.
On July 23, 2010, Stone Key
circulated a summary of the Companys key issues with respect to the Other Bidders draft merger agreement in preparation for a conference call between the Company, Stone Key, Skadden and the Other Bidder and its advisors that same day.
On July 23, 2010, Stone Key circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to the Other Bidder and its counsel.
On July 26, 2010, the Company, Skadden and Stone Key participated in a telephonic conference call with Parent and its
counsel to discuss certain key issues with the Companys proposed merger agreement as indicated in Parents proposal letter of July 23, 2010.
On July 29, 2010, the Other Bidders counsel circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to the Company and its counsel.
During the week of August 2, 2010, Stone Key contacted two of the interested parties that had previously withdrawn from
or discontinued their engagement under the Auction Process in an attempt to reengage them. Those discussions did not result in renewed interest on the part of the interested parties.
On August 2, 2010, Stone Key indicated to Parents financial advisor that the Company desired to move forward with a negotiation of
the draft merger and tender and support agreements with Parent. Parents financial
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advisor responded that Parent needed to resolve certain outstanding diligence questions, which Parents financial advisor provided to Stone Key, before Parent would be able to provide a full
markup of the draft agreements.
On August 3, 2010, at a telephonic meeting of the Company Board, Mr. Cumming
provided an update on the Companys performance for the first half of 2010, noting in particular that first half revenue numbers were much lower than anticipated and as reflected in the Case A projections. The Company Board asked the
Companys management to determine whether updated financial forecasts could be prepared to better reflect the challenges faced by the Company in view of the macroeconomic environment and the Companys recent performance, with the
understanding that any such updated financial forecasts should be provided to Parent and any other bidder and to Stone Key for purposes of its financial analysis. In response to this request by the Company Board, the Companys management began
the preparation of two financial forecasts, the Case B and Case C projections that are summarized below under Item 8. (h) Financial Forecasts.
Also at the August 3, 2010 Company Board meeting, the Company Board received a presentation from Stone Key that provided an update
on the Auction Process, discussed the overall economic and competitive environment in comparison to the Companys performance and outlined the Auction Process going forward. Finally, representatives from Skadden discussed the terms of the draft
merger agreement submitted by the Other Bidder, and the material issues that were under discussion among the parties, and reviewed with the Company Board their fiduciary duties with respect to these potential transactions.
On August 4, 2010, the Other Bidder informed the Companys financial advisor, via telephone, that it was withdrawing from the
Auction Process.
Beginning on August 6, 2010 and on several occasions through August 15, 2010, Mr. Kobler
approached the Other Bidder in an effort to re-open negotiations. The Other Bidder expressed some interest but did not fully re-engage in the Auction Process and did not submit a further bid.
On August 8, 2010, Parents financial advisor discussed with Stone Key the timing of Parent submitting a revised offer based on
additional due diligence and analysis conducted subsequent to Parents July 23, 2010 offer. Stone Key indicated that the Company was prepared to work towards signing a definitive merger agreement by August 16, 2010, provided that the parties
were able to reach acceptable terms.
On August 9, 2010, Colin Cumming, the Companys Chief Executive Officer,
contacted the Chief Executive Officer of Parent and asked that Parent submit a bid by the end of the week.
On August 11,
2010, Parents financial advisor circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to Stone Key reflecting Parents initial comments to the original form of merger agreement provided by the Company.
On August 12, 2010, Parent submitted a verbal offer to Stone Key to purchase the Company for $7.50 in cash per Share and a 4.0%
termination fee.
On August 13, Stone Key, on behalf of the Company, responded to Parents financial advisor with two
alternative counter-proposals to Parents offer of August 12, 2010: (a) per share price of $8.00 with a 3.5% termination fee or (b) Parents proposed per share price of $7.50 with a 45 day post-signing period during which the Company would
be permitted to continue to solicit competing offers, a 1.5% termination fee during such period and a 4% termination fee thereafter.
On August 13, 2010, after discussions with Stone Key, Parent verbally submitted a best and final offer to purchase the
Company for $7.55 per Share. With this offer, Parent agreed to a lower termination fee in the proposed merger agreement from the termination fee originally requested by Parent and also withdrew its request for certain provisions in the proposed
tender and support agreement that were rejected by the Wexford Parties that potentially would have inhibited competing offers from third parties. Parent, however, was unwilling to
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allow the Company to continue to solicit offers after signing a definitive merger agreement with Parent in light of the lengthy auction process that the Company had already conducted.
Early on August 14, 2010, Stone Key circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to Parents counsel.
Also early on August 14, 2010, at a telephonic meeting of the Company Board, the Company Board considered Parents revised
offer of $7.55 per Share in consultation with the Companys management and representatives of Stone Key and Skadden. Mr. Cumming provided the Company Board with an update from the Companys business unit leaders, who informed him,
with one exception, that each unit expected a decline in their first-of-the-year financial expectations for the second half of 2010 included in the Case A projections. Mr. Cumming did note, however, that there were programs then in process,
which were not originally factored into the Case A projections, and if such programs were awarded in the second half of 2010, results could improve. During that meeting, the members of the Company Board discussed at length whether the Companys
financial performance would likely improve in the foreseeable future, particularly given macroeconomic factors such as the global economic turndown and the significant cutbacks and delays in U.S. and foreign military budgets, and whether there was a
reasonable prospect that superior valuations for the Company and its Shares could be obtained by it remaining independent and revisiting the possible sale of the Company at a later date. The Company Board also discussed the feasibility and likely
values that could be achieved from a sale by the Company of some or all its different businesses to different buyers. The Company Board also discussed the provisions of the proposed merger agreement under which the Company would be permitted to
terminate the merger agreement, and the costs involved in such termination, if a superior proposal were to be made following execution of the merger agreement. Joseph Jacobs, a director and a principal of the Wexford Parties, advised that the
Wexford Parties would be prepared to accept the offered price of $7.55 per Share if a merger agreement were to be approved by the Company Board. The Company Board determined to continue negotiations with Parent in an effort to agree on the best
possible terms in the Merger Agreement for the Company.
On August 14, 2010, the Companys management completed and
provided to Parent and Stone Key the Case B and Case C projections requested by the Company Board.
Late in the day on
August 14, 2010, Parents counsel circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to Skadden.
On August 15,
2010, Skadden circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to Parent and its counsel.
On August 15, 2010 through
August 16, 2010, the Company Board met and received a presentation from Mr. Cumming concerning the Case B and Case C projections as well as his views concerning the opportunities and challenges that would apply to the Company were it to
remain independent. Also at this meeting, Stone Key provided the Company Board with financial analyses of Parents $7.55 per Share offer and delivered to the Company Board an oral opinion, which opinion was confirmed by delivery of a written
opinion dated August 15, 2010, to the effect that, as of that date and based on and subject to various assumptions, matters considered and limitations described in its opinion, the $7.55 per Share consideration to be received in the Offer and
the Merger by holders of Shares was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders. Also at this meeting, representatives of Skadden reviewed the terms of the proposed Merger Agreement, Tender Agreement and other transaction agreements and
reviewed again the fiduciary duties of the Company Board in connection with its consideration of whether to approve the Merger Agreement and such other agreements. Following extended discussion, the Company Board approved the Merger Agreement, the
Offer and the Tender Agreement, subject to satisfactory resolution of all remaining issues.
Following the completion of the
Company Board meeting, counsel to the Company and Parent, together with their respective clients management, completed the negotiation of the Merger Agreement, the Tender Agreement and the other transaction agreements, following which the
parties executed and delivered them.
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On August 16, 2010, Parent and the Company issued separate press releases announcing
the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Tender Agreement and the other transaction agreements.
On August 16, 2010, as
permitted by the Merger Agreement, the Company notified parties that had participated in the Auction Process that they would not be prohibited under the standstill provisions of their nondisclosure agreements from submitting proposals to acquire the
Company consistent with the provisions of the Merger Agreement.
On September 3, 2010, Purchaser commenced the Offer.
During the pendency of the Offer, the Company and its representatives and Parent, Purchaser and their representatives intend to have ongoing contacts.
Reasons for the Recommendation.
The Company Board consulted with the Companys senior management, legal counsel and financial advisor and, in evaluating the Merger
Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Offer and the Merger, and recommending that the Company stockholders tender all of their Shares pursuant to the Offer and vote their Shares in favor of the adoption of the Merger
Agreement and the Merger, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Delaware law, considered a number of factors, including the following:
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Financial Condition and Prospects of the Company.
The Company Board considered the current and historical financial condition, results of
operations, business and prospects of the Company as well as the Companys financial plan and prospects if it were to remain an independent company. Importantly, the Company Board considered that the Company had recently completed its financial
reports for the six months ending June 30, 2010 and would be reporting that it had missed its revenue forecasts for the first half of the 2010 calendar year by over 20%. The Company Board further took into account that management revised the
2010 outlook towards the new Case B projections, which represented a 10% reduction of revenues and 26% reduction in Adjusted EBITDA over the Initial Forecast. Among the factors considered by the Company were certain macroeconomic factors such as the
continued stretch-outs in the federal contracting arena, the material impact of significant budget cuts and delays in key defense programs, shortfalls in state and local government funding, a pull-back in the global war against terrorism and the
material impact of the global economic downturn and how these factors would impact the Company as a smaller competitor in its industry. The Company Board discussed the Companys current financial plan, including the risks associated with
achieving and executing upon the Companys business plan, in particular the risks of slower uptake of the Companys new products, slower adoption of perimeter radars as a border security technology within the U.S., slower market
penetration for certain products, delay in achieving Transportation Security Administration (
TSA
) qualified products list status for explosive detection products, delay in TSA replacement cycles, potential losses and delays of
large Cerberus orders, slower ramp-up of J2 revenue and the slower ramp in operating leverage. The Company Board considered that the holders of Shares would continue to be subject to the risks and uncertainties of the Companys financial plan
and prospects. Based on the Company Boards consideration of these factors, the Company Board determined that, while still subject to various risks, the Case B projections were the most likely case to be achieved of the sets of financial
projects that had been prepared by the Companys management and reviewed with the Company Board.
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Solicitation of Other Parties.
The Company Board also considered (i) the fact that the Company solicited alternative proposals from third
parties, (ii) whether parties other than Parent would be willing or capable of entering into a transaction with the Company that would provide value to the Companys stockholders superior to the cash price to be paid pursuant to the Offer
and the Merger, and (iii) the fact that the Company Board could terminate the Merger Agreement to accept a Superior Proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement) prior to the purchase of Shares in the Offer, subject to compliance
with the provisions of the Merger Agreement, including prior written notice to Parent and payment of a termination fee.
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Strategic Alternatives.
The Company Board considered the recent evaluations by the Company Board of the Companys strategic alternatives.
The Company Board also considered the risks inherent in remaining independent and the prospects of the Company going forward as an independent entity.
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Transaction Financial Terms; Premium to Market Price.
The Company Board considered the $7.55 per Share price to be paid in cash for each Share,
which represents a 11.9% premium over the closing price of the Shares on August 13, 2010, the last trading day before the Offer and the Merger were announced, and a 1.3% premium over the average trading price of the Shares for the one month
period prior to announcement.
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Historical Trading Prices.
The Company Board considered the relationship of the Offer Price and the Merger Consideration to the historical
trading prices of the Shares, including the fact that some recent trading in the Shares had been at prices in excess of the Offer Price.
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Cash Tender Offer; Certainty of Value.
The Company Board considered the form of consideration to be paid to holders of Shares in the Offer and
the Merger and the certainty of value of such cash consideration. The Company Board also considered that, while the consummation of the Offer would give the stockholders the opportunity to realize a premium over the prices at which the Shares were
traded prior to the public announcement of the Merger and the Offer, tendering in the Offer would eliminate the opportunity for stockholders to participate in the future growth and profits of the Company.
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Timing of Completion.
The Company Board considered the anticipated timing of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger
Agreement, and the structure of the transaction as a tender offer for all Shares, which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of Parents conditions to completing the Offer, should allow stockholders to receive the transaction consideration in
a relatively short time frame, followed by the Merger in which stockholders will receive the same consideration as received by stockholders who tender their shares in the Offer. In that regard, the Company Board considered the fact that the tender
by the Wexford Parties of all of the Subject Shares pursuant to the Tender Agreement would assure that the minimum condition to the Offer is met and that Parents agreement in the Merger Agreement to exercise the Top-Up Option (as defined
below) following completion of the Offer if needed to complete a short form merger would assure that the Merger occurs, and the Merger Consideration is available to stockholders, relatively soon after completion of the Offer while
preserving rights of appraisal for any of the Companys stockholders inclined to exercise such rights.
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Reputation of Parent
. The Company Board also considered the business reputation of Parent and its management and the financial resources of
Parent and, by extension, Purchaser, which the Company Board believed supported the conclusion that an acquisition transaction with Parent and Purchaser could be completed relatively quickly and in an orderly manner.
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Opinion of the Companys Financial Advisor.
The Company Board considered the opinion of Stone Key and its financial presentation, dated
August 15, 2010, to the Company Board as to the fairness, from a financial point of view and as of the date of the opinion, of the $7.55 per Share consideration to be received in the Offer and the Merger by holders of Shares, as more fully
described below in this Item 4 under Opinion of the Companys Financial Advisor and as is set forth in the full text of such opinion, which is attached hereto as Annex A.
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Terms of the Merger Agreement.
The Company Board believes that the provisions of the Merger Agreement, including the respective representations,
warranties and covenants and termination rights of the parties and termination fees payable by the Company were favorable to the Companys stockholders. In particular:
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No Financing Condition.
The Company Board considered the representation of Parent that it has available sufficient cash financial resources to
satisfy its obligations to cause Purchaser to purchase and pay for Shares pursuant to the Offer and to cause the Surviving Corporation to pay
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the aggregate Merger Consideration and the fact that the Offer is not subject to a financing condition.
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Ability to Respond to Certain Unsolicited Takeover Proposals.
The Company Board considered the fact that the Merger Agreement, while prohibiting
the Company, its subsidiaries and their representatives from (a) initiating, soliciting or taking any action to facilitate, directly or indirectly, any inquiries regarding or the making of any Acquisition Proposal (as defined in the
Merger Agreement) or (b) engaging in negotiations or discussions with, or furnishing any information or data to, any person relating to an Acquisition Proposal, does permit the Company, prior to the completion of the Offer, in response to an
unsolicited written proposal received on or after the date of the Merger Agreement with respect to an Acquisition Proposal from a third party, which did not result from a breach of the forgoing prohibitions, to furnish information and access to, and
discuss or negotiate with, such third party if and only to the extent that (i) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with the Companys outside legal counsel and financial advisor, that such person is reasonably
likely to submit to the Company an Acquisition Proposal that is a Superior Proposal and (ii) the Company Board determines in good faith, after consultation with its counsel, that the failure to participate in such discussions or negotiations or
to furnish such information would be inconsistent with the directors fiduciary duties to the Companys stockholders under applicable law. In addition, the Company Board considered the fact that the Company Board could terminate the Merger
Agreement to accept a Superior Proposal, subject to compliance with the provisions of the Merger Agreement, including prior written notice to Parent and payment of a termination fee prior to the earlier of the purchase of Shares in the Offer.
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Conditions to the Consummation of the Offer and the Merger; Likelihood of Closing.
The Company Board considered the reasonable likelihood of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement in light of the conditions in the Merger Agreement to the obligations of Purchaser to accept for payment and pay for the Shares tendered pursuant to the Offer, including the fact
that the tender by the Wexford Parties of all of the Subject Shares pursuant to the Tender Agreement would assure that the minimum condition to the Offer is met.
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Change in Recommendation/Termination Right to Accept Superior Proposals.
The Company Board considered the provisions in the Merger Agreement
that provide for the ability of the Company Board under certain circumstances (i) to withdraw or modify, in a manner adverse to Parent and Purchaser, the Company Boards recommendation the Offer, the Merger or the Merger Agreement or
recommend, adopt or approve any Acquisition Proposal, and (ii) to terminate the Merger Agreement if certain conditions are satisfied, including that in response to an Acquisition Proposal, if the Company Board reasonably determines in good
faith that the Acquisition Proposal is a Superior Proposal and that the failure to so withdraw or modify the Company Boards recommendation would constitute a breach of its fiduciary duties to the Companys stockholders under applicable
law, that at least five days prior written notice is given to Parent and Purchaser of the Company Boards intent to take such action, and that the Company shall have fully considered any response by Parent and Purchaser and concluded
that, notwithstanding such response, such Acquisition Proposal continues to be a Superior Proposal in relation to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, as the terms thereof may be proposed to be revised by such response.
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Extension of Offer Period.
The Company Board considered the fact that the Merger Agreement provides that, under certain circumstances, Purchaser
could be required to extend the Offer beyond the initial expiration date of the Offer if certain conditions to the consummation of the Offer are not satisfied as of the initial expiration date of the Offer or, if applicable, certain subsequent
expiration dates.
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Termination Fee.
The Company Board considered the termination fee of $8.2 million, approximately 3% of the equity value of the Company, that
could become payable pursuant to the
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Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, including termination of the Merger Agreement to accept a Superior Proposal.
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Appraisal Rights.
The Company Board considered the availability of appraisal rights with respect to the Merger for Company stockholders who
properly exercise their rights under Delaware law, which would give these stockholders the ability to seek and be paid a judicially determined appraisal of the fair value of their Shares at the completion of the Merger, including
Parents and Purchasers agreement that in any appraisal proceeding with respect to such dissenting shares, the fair value of such shares would be determined in accordance with Section 262(h) of the DGCL without regard to the Top-Up
Option, the Top-Up Shares (as defined below) or any consideration paid or delivered by Purchaser to the Company in payment for the Top-Up Shares.
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Pre-Closing Covenants.
The Company Board considered that, under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company has agreed that it will carry on
its business in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and, subject to specified exceptions, that the Company may not take a number of actions related to the conduct of its business without the prior written consent of
Purchaser. The Company Board further considered that these terms may limit the ability of the Company to pursue business opportunities that it would otherwise pursue.
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Tax Treatment.
The Company Board was aware that the consideration to be received by the holders of Shares in the Offer and the Merger would
generally be taxable to such holders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
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Regulatory Approval and Third Party Consents.
The Company Board considered the regulatory approvals and third party consents that may be
required to consummate the Offer and the Merger and the prospects for receiving any such approvals and consents, if necessary.
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In making its recommendation, the Company Board was aware of and took into consideration the interests of certain Company executives in
the Offer and the Merger as a result of the agreements referred to in Item 3 of this Statement and their holding of Shares, options to purchase Shares and restricted stock units as referenced in Item 3 of this Statement.
The Company Board did not assign relative weights to the foregoing factors or determine that any factor was of particular importance.
Rather, the Company Board viewed their position and recommendations as being based on the totality of the information presented to and considered by them. Individual members of the Company Board may have given different weight to different factors.
Opinion of the Companys Financial Advisor.
Overview
Pursuant to an engagement letter dated November 12, 2009, the Company retained Stone Key to act as its exclusive financial advisor in
connection with the possible sale of the Company. In selecting Stone Key, the Company Board considered, among other things, the fact that Stone Key is an internationally recognized investment banking firm with substantial experience advising
companies in the aerospace and defense industries as well as substantial experience providing strategic advisory services. Stone Key, as part of its investment banking business, is continuously engaged in the evaluation of businesses and their debt
and equity securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, private placements and other securities offerings, valuations and general corporate advisory services.
At the August 15, 2010 meeting of the Company Board, Stone Key delivered its oral opinion, which was subsequently confirmed in
writing, that, as of August 15, 2010, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, qualifications and limitations set forth in the written opinion, the consideration to be received by the Company stockholders was fair, from a financial point
of view, to the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Offer and Merger.
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The full text of Stone Keys written opinion is attached as Annex A to this
Statement and you should read the opinion carefully and in its entirety. The opinion sets forth the assumptions made, some of the matters considered and qualifications to and limitations of the review undertaken by Stone Key. The Stone Key opinion,
which was authorized for issuance by the Fairness Opinion and Valuation Committee of Stone Key, is subject to the assumptions and conditions contained in the opinion and is necessarily based on economic, market and other conditions and the
information made available to Stone Key as of the date of the Stone Key opinion. Stone Key has no responsibility for updating or revising its opinion based on circumstances or events occurring after the date of the rendering of the opinion.
In reading the discussion of the fairness opinion set forth below, you should be aware that Stone Keys opinion:
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was provided to the Company Board for its benefit and use in connection with its consideration of the Offer and the Merger;
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did not constitute a recommendation to the Company Board;
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does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of the Company as to whether to tender any Shares pursuant to the Offer and/or how to vote in
connection with the Merger;
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did not address the Companys underlying business decision to pursue the Offer and the Merger, the relative merits of the Offer and the Merger as
compared to any alternative business or financial strategies that might exist for the Company or the effects of any other transaction in which the Company might engage;
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did not express any view or opinion with respect to the merits of the Offer and the Merger to any holder of the Companys equity relative to any
other holder of the Companys equity or as to the fairness of the Offer and the Merger, from a financial point of view, to Parent, Purchaser and their respective affiliates; and
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did not express any view or opinion as to the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount or nature of any compensation payable to or to be
received by any of the Companys officers, directors or employees, or any class of these persons, in connection with the Offer and the Merger relative to the consideration to be received by the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Offer
and the Merger.
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The Company did not provide specific instructions to, or place any limitations on, Stone
Key with respect to the procedures to be followed or factors to be considered by it in performing its analyses or providing its opinion.
In connection with rendering its opinion, Stone Key:
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reviewed drafts of the Merger Agreement, the Tender Agreement and the Warrant Cancellation Agreement in substantially final forms;
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reviewed the Companys Annual Reports to Shareholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009,
its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2010, a draft of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010 and its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed since December 31, 2009;
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reviewed certain operating and financial information relating to the Companys business and prospects, including two sets of projections, the Case
A projections and the Case B projections, for the five years ending December 31, 2014, all as prepared and provided to Stone Key by the Companys management;
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met with certain members of the Companys senior management to discuss the Companys business, operations, historical and projected financial
results and future prospects;
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reviewed the historical prices, trading multiples and trading volume of the Shares;
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reviewed certain publicly available financial data, stock market performance data and trading multiples of companies which Stone Key deemed generally
comparable to the Company;
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reviewed the terms of certain relevant mergers and acquisitions involving companies which Stone Key deemed generally comparable to the Company;
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reviewed the Case A projections and the Case B projections and, at the direction of the Companys management, performed discounted cash flow
analyses based on the Case B projections; and
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conducted such other studies, analyses, inquiries and investigations as Stone Key deemed appropriate.
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In connection with rendering its opinion, Stone Key further noted that:
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Stone Key relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of the financial and other information provided to
it by the Company or obtained by Stone Key from public sources.
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Stone Key did not assume any responsibility for the independent verification of any information referred to above, including, without limitation, any
of the projections; Stone Key expressed no view or opinion as to any of the projections and the assumptions upon which they were based; and Stone Key further relied upon the assurances of the senior management of the Company that they were unaware
of any facts that would have made the information and the Case B projections incomplete or misleading.
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Stone Key was directed by senior management of the Company to base its analyses on the Case B projections. Stone Key relied without independent
verification on representations that the Case B projections had been reasonably prepared based on accurate and complete financial information and that these projections reflected the best then-currently available estimates and judgments of the
senior management of the Company as to the expected future performance of the Company.
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In arriving at its opinion, Stone Key did not perform or obtain any independent appraisal of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the
Company, nor was Stone Key furnished with any such appraisals.
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During the course of Stone Keys engagement, Stone Key was asked by the Company Board to solicit indications of interest from various third
parties regarding a transaction with the Company, and Stone Key considered the results of such solicitation in rendering its opinion.
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Stone Key assumed that the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement will be consummated in a timely manner and in accordance with the terms of
the Merger Agreement without any limitations, restrictions, conditions, amendments or modifications, regulatory or otherwise, that collectively would have a material effect on the Company.
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The credit, financial and stock markets are experiencing unusual volatility; Stone Key expressed no opinion or view as to the effects of such
volatility on the Offer and the Merger or the parties thereto.
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Stone Key is not a legal, regulatory, tax or accounting expert and has relied on the assessments made by the Company and its advisors with respect to
these issues.
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Stone Key did not express any opinion as to the price or range of prices at which the Shares may trade subsequent to the announcement of the Offer and
the Merger.
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Summary of Analyses
The following is a summary of the principal financial and valuation analyses performed by Stone Key and presented to the Company Board in
connection with rendering its fairness opinion.
Some of the financial and valuation analyses summarized below include summary
data and information presented in tabular format. In order to understand fully the financial and valuation analyses, the summary data
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and tables must be read together with the full text of the summary. Considering the summary data and tables alone could create a misleading or incomplete view of Stone Keys financial and
valuation analyses.
Transaction Valuation Overview
Based on approximately 36.2 million Shares that were outstanding as of August 15, 2010 on a fully diluted basis (calculated
using the treasury stock method), Stone Key noted that the Merger Consideration of $7.55 per Share implied an equity value of approximately $273.1 million. Net of approximately $41.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $0.2
million of debt (as of June 30, 2010), Stone Key noted that the Merger Consideration implied an enterprise value of approximately $231.7 million.
Stone Key also reviewed the historical trading prices and volumes for the Shares for the 12-month periods ended August 13, 2010 (the
last trading day before the announcement of the execution of the Merger Agreement) and December 24, 2009 (the last trading day prior to the attempted Christmas Day bombing on a U.S. flight). In addition, Stone Key analyzed the consideration to
be received by holders of the Shares pursuant to the Merger Agreement in relation to the share price on August 13, 2010; the share price on December 24, 2009; the average share prices for the 30 and 90 trading days ending on
August 13, 2010 and December 24, 2009; and the high and low share prices for the one-year period ending August 13, 2010 and December 24, 2009. Stone Key used market prices for the period on and before December 24, 2009 in
order to exclude the effect that the attempted Christmas Day bombing on a U.S. flight had on the price of the Shares. The closing share prices and implied premiums to the Merger Consideration of $7.55 per Share are detailed below.
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Stone Keys Valuation Analyses
Discounted Cash Flow Analyses
. Stone Key reviewed both the Companys Case A projections and Case B projections, and was guided
by the Companys management to disregard a third set of projectionsthe Case C projectionsbecause the Case C projections were substantially similar to the Case A projections. Based on its most recent analysis and review, the
Companys management determined and informed Stone Key that the Case A, and the substantially similar Case C, projections were not credible and that the Case B projections best represent the prospects for the Companys business at this
time. Consequently, Stone Key was directed by senior management of the Company to base its analyses on the Case B projections. With respect to the Case B projections, as noted above, Stone Key relied without independent verification on
representations that they have been reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of the senior management of the Company as to the expected future performance of the Company. Stone Key performed
discounted cash flow analyses based on the Companys projected unlevered after-tax free cash flows as set forth in the Case B projections and an estimate of its terminal value at the end of the projection horizon.
In performing its discounted cash flow analyses:
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Stone Key based its discounted cash flow analyses on the fiscal year 2010 through fiscal year 2014 (ending December 31, 2014) Case B projections
based upon managements direction that the Case B
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projections are the most representative projections of the Companys expected performance, as well as a number of additional factors including, but not limited to, the following:
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the Companys significant financial underperformance during year-to-date 2010;
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the significant gap in the Companys achieving the forecasts described in the Case A projections;
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the continued stretch-outs in the Federal contracting arena;
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the material impact of significant budget cuts and delays in key defense programs;
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the shortfalls in state and local government funding;
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the pull-back in global war against terrorism; and
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the material impact of global economic recession.
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Stone Key estimated the Companys weighted average cost of capital to be within a range of 11.5-13.0% based on, among other factors, (i) a
review of the Companys Bloomberg five-year historical adjusted beta, its Bloomberg two-year historical adjusted beta and its then-current Barra predicted beta as well as similar beta information for the comparable companies, (ii) Stone
Keys estimate of the U.S. equity risk premium, (iii) the Companys assumed target capital structure on a prospective basis and (iv) Stone Keys investment banking and capital markets judgment and experience in valuing
companies similar to the Company.
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In calculating the Companys terminal value for purposes of its discounted cash flow analyses, Stone Key used a reference range of perpetual
growth rates of 2.0-4.0%.
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Based on the Case B projections, Stone Keys discounted cash flow analyses resulted in an overall reference range of $6.81 to $8.19 per share for
purposes of valuing the Shares.
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Stone Key noted that the Offer Price of $7.55 compared favorably with the aforementioned valuation reference range based on the discounted cash flow
analyses computed on the basis of the Case B projections.
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Comparable Company Analysis
. Stone Key
compared and analyzed the Companys historical stock price performance, historical and projected financial performance and valuation metrics against other publicly traded companies in the defense and homeland security industries.
The following publicly-traded selected comparable companies were used in the analysis of the Company and were selected on the basis of
their financial and operating metrics including product and service offerings, risk profile, size, end customers, geographic footprint and scale of operations:
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American Science & Engineering Inc.
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L-1 Identity Solutions Inc.
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L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
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Stone Key calculated the following trading multiples for the above comparable companies
based on Wall Street consensus estimates and the most recent publicly available filings:
Selected Peer Group Trading
Multiples
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Inc. was excluded from the summary trading statistics as the company has publicly announced that it is pursuing strategic alternatives.
In performing its comparable company analysis:
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Based on the results of this analysis and on Stone Keys judgment and expertise, Stone Key selected a Enterprise Value / calendar year 2010
estimated (2010 E) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, multiple range of 6.0x-8.0x. This range was derived from the companies which Stone Key deemed most representative of the Companys trading value.
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Using the reference range of 6.0x-8.0x the Companys estimated Case B EBITDA for calendar year 2010, after adding net cash and option and warrant
proceeds and dividing by the fully diluted Shares outstanding, this analysis resulted in an overall reference range of $3.88 to $4.78 per share (without having assumed any acquisition premium) for purposes of valuing the Shares.
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Stone Key noted that although instructive, the comparable companies analysis was not given substantial weight in its overall analysis because of
differences between the Company and the companies to which it was being compared with respect to financial and operating characteristics and other factors. The differences include, among other factors, that
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the Company represents the combination of various disparate, niche and subscale businesses with widely varying operating and growth profiles compared
to its most direct comparables;
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because the Company has not historically been profitable, it has not been valued on an EBITDA or price to earnings multiple (P/E) basis;
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the comparable companies only compete in a small sub-segment of the Companys markets and many have additional substantial lines of business with
widely varying operating and growth characteristics; and
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the Shares have a small public float and limited liquidity.
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For these reasons, it is difficult to directly compare the Company to other companies.
Precedent Merger and Acquisition Transactions Analysis
. Stone Key reviewed and analyzed certain relevant precedent merger and
acquisition transactions during the past several years involving the defense and homeland
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security industries and selected transactions based on comparable product and service offerings, target markets and transaction size.
The following precedent merger and acquisition transactions were considered by Stone Key:
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SAIC, Inc.s acquisition of Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc.announced August 2, 2010
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.s acquisition of Ahura Scientific, Inc.announced January 19, 2010
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Raytheon Companys acquisition of BBN Technologiesannounced September 1, 2009
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Danaher Corporations acquisition of Life Technologies Corporations Mass Spectrometry businessannounced September 1, 2009
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General Dynamics Corporations acquisition of Axsys Technologies, Inc.announced June 4, 2009
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SAFRAN Groups acquisition of General Electric Companys Homeland Protection businessannounced April 24, 2009
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Cobham PLCs acquisition of M/A-Com, Inc. (Tyco Electronics Limited)announced May 13, 2008
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Stone Key noted that the precedent merger and acquisition transactions analysis was not the focus of its overall analysis because of
differences between the Company and the companies to which it was being compared with respect to financial and operating characteristics and other factors. Furthermore, given the highly disparate nature of the Companys core businesses relative
to the selected companies in the precedent transactions analysis, it is difficult to directly compare the Company to other companies. The lack of publicly available financial information for certain of the selected transactions also contributed to
the precedent mergers and acquisition transactions analysis not serving as the focus of Stone Keys analysis.
Other
Considerations
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and involves various judgments and
determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant assumptions and financial and valuation analyses and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances involved. A fairness opinion is therefore not readily susceptible to partial
analysis or summary description, and taking portions of the analyses set out above, without considering the analysis as a whole, would in the view of Stone Key create an incomplete and misleading picture of the processes underlying the analyses
considered in rendering the Stone Key opinion. In arriving at its opinion, Stone Key:
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based its analyses on assumptions that it deemed reasonable, including assumptions concerning general business and economic conditions, capital markets
considerations and industry-specific and company-specific factors;
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did not form a view or opinion as to whether any individual analysis or factor, whether positive or negative, considered in isolation, supported or
failed to support the Stone Key opinion;
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considered the results of all its analyses and, other than as noted above, did not attribute any particular weight to any one analysis or factor; and
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arrived at its ultimate opinion based on the results of all analyses undertaken by it and assessed as a whole and believes that the totality of the
factors considered and analyses performed by Stone Key in connection with its opinion operated collectively to support its determination as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the consideration to be received by the stockholders of
the Company pursuant to the Offer and the Merger.
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Stone Key also noted that:
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The analyses performed by Stone Key, particularly those based on estimates and projections, are not necessarily indicative of actual values or actual
future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by these analyses.
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None of the public companies used in the comparable company analysis described above are identical to the Company, and none of the precedent merger and
acquisition transactions used in the precedent transactions analysis described above are identical to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
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Accordingly, the analyses of publicly traded comparable companies and precedent merger and acquisition transactions are not mathematical; rather, such
analyses involve complex considerations and judgments concerning the differences in financial, operating and capital markets-related characteristics and other factors regarding the companies and precedent merger and acquisition transactions to which
the Company and the Offer and the Merger were compared.
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The analyses performed by Stone Key do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which any securities may trade at the present time or
at any time in the future.
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The type and amount of consideration payable in the Offer and the Merger were
determined through negotiations between the Company and Parent and were approved by the Company Board. The decision to enter into the Merger Agreement was solely that of the Company Board. The Stone Key opinion was just one of the many factors taken
into consideration by the Company Board. Consequently, Stone Keys analyses should not be viewed as determinative of the decision of the Company Board with respect to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the consideration to be
received by the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Offer and the Merger.
Pursuant to the engagement letter between
Stone Key and the Company, the Company has agreed to pay Stone Key a fee totaling approximately $4 million, of which $1,000,000 was earned upon delivery of its opinion and the remaining portion of which will be payable upon consummation of the Offer
and the Merger. In addition, the Company has agreed to reimburse Stone Key for certain expenses and to indemnify Stone Key against certain liabilities arising out of Stone Keys engagement. Stone Key may seek to provide Parent and its
affiliates with certain investment banking and other services unrelated to the Offer and Merger in the future.
(c) Intent to Tender.
To the knowledge of the Company, to the extent permitted by applicable securities
laws, rules or regulations, including Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, each executive officer and director of the Company currently intends to tender all Shares over which he or she has sole dispositive power to Purchaser, other than Shares
issuable upon exercise of options or warrants unless exercised.
Item 5.
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Person/Assets, Retained, Employed, Compensated or Used.
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Stone Key
. Information pertaining to the retention of Stone Key by the Company in Item 4 is hereby incorporated by
reference.
Except as set forth above, neither the Company nor any person acting on its behalf has employed, retained or
agreed to compensate any person to make solicitations or recommendations to stockholders of the Company concerning the Offer or the Merger.
Item 6.
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Interest in Securities of the Subject Company.
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No transactions with respect to Shares have been effected by the Company or, to the Companys knowledge after making reasonable
inquiry, by any of its executive officers, directors, affiliates or subsidiaries during the
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past 60 days, except for ordinary course option exercises by employees of the Company other than executive officers.
Item 7.
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Purposes of the Transaction and Plans or Proposals.
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Except as set forth in this Statement, the Company is not engaged in any negotiation in response to the Offer which relates to or would
result in (a) a tender offer or other acquisition of the Companys securities by the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any other person, (b) an extraordinary transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation,
involving the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, (c) any purchase, sale or transfer of a material amount of assets by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company or (d) any material change in the present dividend rate or policy, or
indebtedness or capitalization of the Company.
Except as set forth above, there are no transactions, resolutions of the
Company Board, agreements in principle or signed contracts entered into in response to the Offer that relate to one or more of the events referred to in the preceding paragraph.
Item 8.
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Additional Information.
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(a) Delaware Business Combination Statute.
As a Delaware corporation, the Company is subject to Section 203 of the DGCL that prevents certain business combinations
with an interested stockholder (generally, any person who owns or has the right to acquire 15% or more of a corporations outstanding voting stock) for a period of three years following the time such person became an interested
stockholder, unless, among other things, prior to the time the interested stockholder became such, the board of directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction in which the interested stockholder became such.
The Company Board has taken all action necessary to exempt the Offer, the Merger, the Merger Agreement, the Tender Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby from the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL, and such action is effective
as of the date of the Merger Agreement.
(b) Appraisal Rights.
No appraisal rights are available to Company stockholders in connection with the Offer. However, if the Merger is consummated, a
stockholder of the Company who has not tendered his or her Shares in the Offer and held his or her Shares at the Effective Time will have rights under Section 262 of the DGCL to dissent from the Merger and demand appraisal of, and obtain
payment in cash for the fair value of, that stockholders Shares. Those rights, if the statutory procedures are complied with, could lead to a judicial determination of the fair value (immediately prior to the Effective Time)
required to be paid in cash to dissenting stockholders of the Company for their Shares. Any such judicial determination of the fair value of the Shares would not necessarily include any element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation
of the Merger and could be based upon considerations other than, or in addition to, the Merger Consideration and the market value of the Shares, including asset values and the investment value of the Shares. The value so determined could be more or
less than the Offer Price or the Merger Consideration. If any Company stockholder who demands appraisal under Section 262 of the DGCL fails to perfect, or effectively withdraws or loses his or her right to appraisal and payment under the DGCL,
such holders Shares will thereupon be deemed to have been converted as of the Effective Time into the right to receive the Merger Consideration, without any interest thereon, in accordance with the Merger Agreement. A Company stockholder may
withdraw his or her demand for appraisal by delivery to Parent of a written withdrawal of his or her demand for appraisal.
Failure to follow the steps required by Section 262 of the DGCL for perfecting appraisal rights may result in the loss of such
rights.
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For additional information relating to the possible impact of the Top-Up Option on rights of
appraisal, see below at (d) Top-Up Option.
(c) Regulatory Approvals.
General
. Other than as described in this Statement, the Company, Parent and Purchaser are not aware of any
approval or other action by any governmental, administrative or regulatory agency or authority that would be required for the acquisition or ownership of Shares pursuant to the Offer. Should any such approval or other action be required, the
Company, Parent and Purchaser currently expect such approval or other action would be sought or taken.
Antitrust
Compliance.
Under the provisions of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the
HSR Act
) applicable to the Offer, the acquisition of Shares pursuant to the Offer may be consummated following the expiration of a 15-day waiting period following the filing by Purchaser of a Premerger Notification and Report Form
with respect to the Offer, unless Purchaser receives a request for additional information or documentary material from the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (the
Antitrust Division
) or the Federal Trade Commission (the
FTC
) or unless early termination of the waiting period is granted. If, within the initial 15-day waiting period, either the Antitrust Division or the FTC requests additional information or documentary material concerning the Offer
(known as a second request), the waiting period will be extended through the thirtieth day after the date of substantial compliance by all parties receiving such requests. Complying with a request for additional information or
documentary material may take a significant amount of time.
At any time before or after Purchasers acquisition of
Shares pursuant to the Offer, the Antitrust Division or the FTC could take such action under the antitrust laws as either deems necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking to enjoin the purchase of Shares pursuant to the Offer
or the consummation of the Merger, or seeking the divestiture of Shares acquired by Purchaser or the divestiture of substantial assets of the Company or its subsidiaries or Purchaser or its subsidiaries. State attorneys general may also bring legal
action under both state and federal antitrust laws, as applicable. Private parties may also bring legal action under the antitrust laws under certain circumstances. There can be no assurance that a challenge to the Offer and/or the consummation of
the Merger on antitrust grounds will not be made, or, if such a challenge is made, of the result thereof.
If the waiting
period under the HSR Act applicable to the Offer has not expired or been terminated prior to the expiration date of the Offer (as it may be extended as provided in the Merger Agreement), Purchaser will not be obligated to proceed with the Offer or
the purchase of any Shares purchased pursuant to the Offer.
(d) Top-Up Option.
The Company has granted Purchaser an irrevocable option (the
Top-Up Option
), exercisable only on
the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, to purchase, at a price per Share equal to the Offer Price, newly issued Shares (the
Top-Up Shares
) in an amount up to that number of Shares equal to the lowest number of
Shares that, when added to the number of Shares owned by Parent, Purchaser or their affiliates at the time of exercise of the Top-Up Option, will constitute one Share more than 90% of the total Shares outstanding (determined on a fully diluted basis
after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of all derivative securities regardless of the conversion or exercise price, the vesting schedule or other terms and conditions thereof) immediately after the issuance of such Shares, provided that
the Top-Up Option will not be exercisable for a number of Shares in excess of the number of authorized but unissued Shares (including as authorized and unissued Shares for purposes of the Top-Up Option, any Shares held in the treasury of the
Company). The Top-Up Option is exercisable only once, in whole and not in part, following the time at which Shares are accepted for payment following the expiration of the Offer (the
Acceptance Time
) and prior to the earlier to
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occur of: (a) the tenth business day after the later of (1) the Acceptance Time and (2) the expiration of any Subsequent Offering Period; and (b) the termination of the Merger
Agreement in accordance with its terms. Parent has agreed in the Merger Agreement that, if the conditions to its exercise are satisfied, Parent will exercise the Top-Up Option and complete a short-form merger as soon as practicable after completion
of the Offer including any Subsequent Offering Period.
The Company has 250 million Shares authorized, of which
approximately 35 million Shares are outstanding and an additional approximately 3 million Shares are reserved for issuance pursuant to options, restricted stock units and warrants. Accordingly, the approximately 21 million Shares held
by the Wexford Parties taken together with the Top-Up Shares would be sufficient for Purchaser to acquire in excess of 90% of the outstanding Shares on a fully diluted basis without taking into account any Shares tendered in the Offer by
stockholders other than the Wexford Parties.
At Parents election, the aggregate purchase price for the Top-Up Shares
may be paid (A) through (i) the payment of an amount in cash equal to the aggregate par value of the Top-Up Shares and (ii) the issuance of a full-recourse promissory note by Purchaser guaranteed by Parent in principal amount equal to
the remainder, bearing simple interest at applicable federal rate per annum and due on the first anniversary of the closing of the sale of the Top-Up Shares (which promissory note may be prepaid, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty) or
(B) with any other combination of cash and such a promissory note where the cash portion of the purchase price is not less than the aggregate par value of the Top-Up Shares.
In light of claims made in litigation pursued in connection with other transactions that the exercise of a top-up option might result in
dilution of a stockholders appraisal rights due to dilution in such stockholders proportionate share of a company for purposes of appraisal, the Company, Parent and Purchaser have acknowledged and agreed in the Merger Agreement that, in
any appraisal proceeding described herein, the fair value of the Shares subject to the appraisal proceeding shall be determined in accordance with the DGCL without regard to the Top-Up Option, any Top-Up Shares issued upon exercise of the Top-Up
Option or any promissory note Purchaser may use to purchase the Top-Up Shares. This approach has been the basis of court-approved settlements in several of the cases in which such claims have been made and the Company believes that it appropriately
addresses the claims made in those cases as well as claims made in certain litigation brought against the Company and its directors, among others, as described below at (g) Stockholder Litigation. However, the Company notes that, as of
the date of this Statement, it is not aware of any controlling judicial decision which has considered whether the approach to this issue that has been provided for in the Merger Agreement would be respected by a court in an appraisal proceeding or
would otherwise be found to be enforceable in accordance with its terms. In addition, any judicial determination of the fair value of the Shares could be based on factors other than, or in addition to, the price per Share ultimately paid in the
Offer or the Merger or the market value of the Shares. The value so determined could be more or less than the price per Share paid in the Offer or the Merger.
In the event that Parent and Purchaser acquire in the aggregate at least 90% of the Shares in the Offer, in a Subsequent Offering Period
or otherwise (and including as a result of the exercise of the Top-Up Option), then Purchaser has agreed in the Merger Agreement to effect the Merger as soon as practicable without the need for further approval of the Company Board or approval by
the Companys stockholders, subject to compliance with the provisions of Section 253 of the DGCL.
Though Parent has
the right under the Merger Agreement to appoint a majority of the Company Board in the event that the Offer is completed with the minimum condition to the Offer being met, the Merger Agreement also requires that a certain number of current members
of the Company Board who are not officers and who are independent remain on the Company Board. The Merger Agreement further provides that certain actions cannot be taken without the affirmative vote of a majority of those continuing directors,
including amendments to the Merger Agreement, which includes the provisions relating to the Top-Up Option.
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The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Merger Agreement,
which is filed as Exhibit (e)(1) hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
(e)
Short-form Merger.
The DGCL provides that, if a parent corporation owns at least 90% of each class of the stock of a
subsidiary, that corporation can effect a short-form merger with that subsidiary without the action of the other stockholders of the subsidiary. Accordingly, if as a result of the Offer or otherwise, Purchaser acquires or controls at least 90% of
the outstanding Shares, Purchaser could, and intends to, effect the Merger without prior notice to, or any action by, any other Company stockholder.
(f) Section 14(f) Information Statement.
The Information Statement attached as Annex B hereto is being furnished in connection with the possible designation by Purchaser, pursuant
to the Merger Agreement, of certain persons to be appointed to the Company Board, other than at a meeting of the Companys stockholders as described in Item 3 above and in the Information Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.
(g) Stockholder Litigation.
Delaware Litigation
On August 18, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company, the individual members of the
Company Board, Parent and Purchaser in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the
Sloan Complaint
). In the Sloan Complaint, captioned
Sloan v. ICx Technologies, Inc., et al.
, C.A. No. 5743-VCL, plaintiff
alleges, among other things, that the members of the Company Board breached their fiduciary duties by allegedly agreeing to sell the Company for inadequate consideration and allegedly engineering the Offer and the Merger to benefit themselves and/or
the other defendants without regard for the Companys public stockholders. Plaintiff further alleges that Parent and Purchaser aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring the
action is properly maintainable as a class action; (ii) temporarily and permanently enjoining consummation of the Offer and the Merger; (iii) to the extent the Offer and the Merger are consummated, rescinding the Offer and the Merger and
awarding rescissory damages; (iv) awarding plaintiff costs, including reasonable experts and attorneys fees; and (v) granting such other relief as the court deems just and proper. The foregoing summary is qualified in its
entirety by reference to the Sloan Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(C) hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
On August 30, 2010, the Company and the members of the Company Board filed an answer in response to the Sloan Complaint.
On August 27, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company and the individual members of the
Company Board, the Wexford Parties, Parent and Purchaser in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the
Dobbs Complaint
). In the Dobbs Complaint, captioned
Dobbs v. ICx
Technologies, Inc., et al
., C.A.
No. 5769-VCL, plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the Company Board members breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing to and/or approving the Merger Agreement, the Offer, the Top-Up Option and the Merger. Plaintiff further alleges
that Purchaser and Parent aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring the action is properly maintainable as a class action; (ii) declaring that the members of the Company Board
have breached their fiduciary duties, (iii) declaring that the Company and Parent have aided and abetted those breaches of fiduciary duties, (iv) enjoining consummation of the Tender Offer, Top-Up Option, and Merger, (v) declaring
that the Top-Up Option may not be validly exercised under Delaware law or alternatively a declaration as to the interpretation, application, enforcement and validity of the Companys and Parents agreement on the treatment of the Top-Up
Shares in an appraisal proceeding as described in the Merger Agreement, (vi) awarding plaintiff and the class
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appropriate damages plus pre- and post-judgment interest, (vii) awarding plaintiff the cost and disbursements of the action, including reasonably attorneys and experts fees, and
(viii) granting such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Dobbs Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(D) hereto and is incorporated herein
by reference.
On August 30, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company, the
individual members of the Company Board, Parent and Purchaser in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the
Reust Complaint
). In the Reust Complaint, captioned
Reust v. Cumming, et al.
, C.A. No. 5771-VCL,
plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the members of the Company Board breached their fiduciary duties by allegedly failing to engage in an honest and fair sale process and by failing to maximize value for the Companys stockholders.
Plaintiff further alleges that Parent and the Company aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring the action is properly maintainable as a class action and certifying plaintiff as
the class representative and his counsel as class counsel; (ii) temporarily and permanently enjoining the Offer; (iii) to the extent the Offer and the Merger are consummated, rescinding the transactions and awarding rescissory damages;
(iv) directing that defendants account to plaintiff and the other members of the class for all damages caused by them and account for all profits and any special benefits obtained as a result of their breaches of their fiduciary duties;
(v) awarding plaintiff costs, including reasonable attorneys and experts fees; and (vi) granting such other relief as the court deems just and proper. The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Reust
Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(E) hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
On September 1, 2010, the
plaintiffs in the three actions in Delaware summarized above indicated that they intend to seek consolidation of those actions.
Other Litigation
On August 23, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company and the individual members of the
Company Board in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the
Jackrel Complaint
). In the Jackrel Complaint, captioned
Jackrel v. ICx Technologies, Inc., et al
., C.A. No. 1:10CV941,
Plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the members of the Company Board breached their fiduciary duties by allegedly failing to: (i) properly value the Company, (ii) take steps to maximize the value of the Company to its public
stockholders and (iii) agreeing to terms in the Merger Agreement that favor Parent and themselves and deter alternative bids. Plaintiff further alleges that the Company aided and abetted the directors in their alleged breaches of their
fiduciary duties. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring that the Merger Agreement was entered into in breach of the directors fiduciary duties and is therefore unlawful and unenforceable, (ii) enjoining consummation of the
Offer and the Merger unless and until the Company adopts and implements a procedure or process to obtain a merger agreement providing the best possible terms for stockholders; (iii) to the extent already implemented, rescinding the Merger
Agreement or any of its terms, including the no solicitation clause, the Top-Up Option, the termination fee and the Tender Agreement, (iv) enjoining consummation of the Offer and the Merger unless and until curative disclosures are
made to the Companys stockholders, (v) awarding costs and disbursements of the action, including reasonably attorneys and experts fees, and (vi) granting such other relief as the court deems just and proper. The foregoing
summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Jackrel Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(F) hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
(h) Financial Forecasts.
The Company does not as a matter of course make public projections as to future performance, earnings or other results beyond the current
fiscal year, and is especially wary of making projections for extended periods due to the unpredictability of the underlying assumptions and estimates.
However, in connection with the due diligence review of the Company by certain of the parties participating in the Auction Process, the
Company provided those parties with non-public internal financial forecasts regarding its
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anticipated future operations for the balance of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and the four fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, December 31,
2012, December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, respectively, copies of which were also provided to Stone Key. The forecasts identified above are referred to collectively as the Internal Financial Forecasts. Summaries of
the Internal Financial Forecasts are set forth below.
The Internal Financial Forecasts were not prepared with a view toward
public disclosure. Rather, the Internal Financial Forecasts were prepared by the Companys management solely for internal management purposes, the interested parties review in connection with their due diligence investigations and Stone
Keys use in connection with its opinion regarding the Offer and the Merger. The Internal Financial Forecasts were not prepared with a view toward compliance with published guidelines of the SEC, the guidelines established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of financial forecasts, or generally accepted accounting principles, nor were they examined or reviewed by the Companys independent public accounting firm or any other
accounting firm, nor has any such firm expressed any opinion or other assurance with respect thereto. There is no guarantee that the Internal Financial Forecasts would be realized, or that the assumptions upon which they are based will prove to be
correct. Further, the Internal Financial Forecasts do not take into account the effect of any failure to occur of the Offer or the Merger and should not be viewed as accurate or continuing in that context. The Companys stockholders are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Internal Financial Forecasts included in this Statement. The Internal Financial Forecasts are being included in this Statement not to influence your decision whether to tender your shares in the Offer,
but rather because they were made available by the Company to Parent and Stone Key.
The Internal Financial Forecasts were
based on numerous variables and assumptions that are inherently uncertain and may be beyond the control of the Companys management. Important factors that may affect actual results and result in the forecasted results not being achieved
include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties identified in the reports filed by the Company with the SEC (including the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009). The Internal Financial Forecasts also
reflect assumptions as to certain business decisions that are subject to change. Since the Internal Financial Forecasts cover multiple years, such information by its nature becomes less reliable with each successive year. The Company has made
publicly available its actual results of operations for the quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2010. You should review the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 to obtain this information.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the projections contained in the Internal Financial Forecasts will be realized,
and actual results may vary materially from those shown. The inclusion of the Internal Financial Forecasts in this Statement should not be regarded as an indication that Parent or Purchaser or their affiliates, advisors or representatives considered
or consider the Internal Financial Forecasts to be a reliable prediction of future events, and the Internal Financial Forecasts should not be relied upon as such. None of the Company, Parent or Purchaser or their respective affiliates, advisors or
representatives can give you any assurance that actual results will not differ from the Internal Financial Forecasts, and none of them undertakes any obligation to update or otherwise revise or reconcile the Internal Financial Forecasts to reflect
circumstances existing after the date the Internal Financial Forecasts were prepared or to reflect events, even in the event that any or all of the assumptions underlying the projections contained in the Internal Financial Forecasts are shown to be
in error. The Company has made no representation to Parent or Purchaser, in the Merger Agreement or otherwise, concerning the Internal Financial Forecasts.
The Internal Financial Forecasts include non-GAAP financial measures, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes that EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA provide important information about the operating trends of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA excludes from EBITDA certain non-cash expenses, such as stock-based compensation expense, that the Company does not believe are reflective of
ongoing operating results. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate performance of its business operations. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different
from similarly titled measures used by other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do
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not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Companys results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Companys
results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.
For the purpose of the initial background and
overview materials provided to the parties participating in the Auction Process, the Company prepared the Initial Forecast in February 2010, which was provided to Stone Key and all interested parties who executed nondisclosure agreements with the
Company. At the end of May 2010, the Company updated the Initial Forecast to generate the Case A projections and provided the Case A projections to the interested parties remaining in the Auction Process. Case A was based on the following revisions
to the Initial Forecast:
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the shifting of J2 revenue budgeted for JUONS into 2011;
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the shifting of the GBOSS order from the second to the third quarter of 2010;
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the shifting of the Fido order from FMS Pakistan from the second into the third quarter of 2010; and
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the shifting of other key identified pipeline opportunities from the second into the third and fourth quarters of 2010.
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The Case B projections were provided to Parent and Stone Key and were prepared in August 2010 based on the potential impact of the
following assumptions:
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revised projected fiscal year 2010 sales and Adjusted EBITDA to $203.6 million and $16.1 million, respectively, growing to $306.3 million and $40.8
million by fiscal year 2014;
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continued stretchouts in the Federal contracting arena;
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budget cuts and delays relating to key military programs;
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the pull back in the global war against terrorism;
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the overall national and international recession;
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state and local funding shortfalls;
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slower uptake of new products, particularly in radiation area;
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slower adoption of perimeter radar as a border security technology within the U.S.;
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slow market penetration for SensiQ product because of pressures on the capital expenditures budgets;
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the Companys inability to capture large transportation programs because of state and local budget pressures and bonding capacity;
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delays in achieving TSA qualified products list status for explosive detection products;
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delays in TSA replacement cycles for explosive detection equipment;
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potential losses or delays of large Cerberus orders under the MSC, BETTS-C, GBOSS programs;
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a substantial slow down in J2 ramp up; and
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a lower ramp up in operating leverage.
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The Case C projections were also provided to Parent and Stone Key and were prepared in August 2010 based on the potential impact of the
following assumptions:
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revised projected fiscal year 2010 sales and Adjusted EBITDA to $228.1 million and $21.7 million, respectively, growing to $497.0 million and $98.2
million by fiscal year 2014 ;
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an increase from current defense spending levels;
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U.S. government prioritizing its focus and budget on fighting the global war against terrorism;
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the global economy growing faster than currently forecasted;
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the Company being awarded a contract with MSC and receiving 50% of the revenue and net profit potential associated with the contract; and
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total cumulative incremental revenue and EBITDA impact in 2010E 2014E of $61 million and $7 million, respectively, entirely driven by the
assumed MSC contract award.
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The Case B projections, while still subject to various risks, are, in the
Companys managements view, the most likely case to be achieved and best represents the prospects for the Companys business at this time. Based on its most recent analysis and review, the Companys management has determined
that the Case A projections and the substantially similar Case C projections are not credible at this time.
The following
table sets forth a summary of the key items in the Internal Financial Forecasts:
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Projections
Fiscal Year Ending
December,
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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CAGR
10-14
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(dollars in thousands)
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Revenue
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Initial Forecast
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$
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226,103
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$
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279,913
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$
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342,700
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$
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410,089
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$
|
482,033
|
|
|
20.8
|
%
|
% Growth
|
|
|
23.2
|
%
|
|
|
23.8
|
%
|
|
|
22.4
|
%
|
|
|
19.7
|
%
|
|
|
17.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case A
|
|
$
|
219,902
|
|
|
$
|
279,913
|
|
|
$
|
342,700
|
|
|
$
|
410,089
|
|
|
$
|
482,033
|
|
|
21.7
|
%
|
% Growth
|
|
|
19.9
|
%
|
|
|
27.3
|
%
|
|
|
22.4
|
%
|
|
|
19.7
|
%
|
|
|
17.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case B
|
|
$
|
203,600
|
|
|
$
|
228,000
|
|
|
$
|
253,100
|
|
|
$
|
278,399
|
|
|
$
|
306,300
|
|
|
10.7
|
%
|
% Growth
|
|
|
11.0
|
%
|
|
|
12.0
|
%
|
|
|
11.0
|
%
|
|
|
10.0
|
%
|
|
|
10.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case C
|
|
$
|
228,103
|
|
|
$
|
287,513
|
|
|
$
|
357,700
|
|
|
$
|
425,089
|
|
|
$
|
497,033
|
|
|
21.5
|
%
|
% Growth
|
|
|
24.4
|
%
|
|
|
26.0
|
%
|
|
|
24.4
|
%
|
|
|
18.8
|
%
|
|
|
16.9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adj. EBITDA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Initial Forecast
|
|
$
|
21,675
|
|
|
$
|
43,042
|
|
|
$
|
66,155
|
|
|
$
|
77,328
|
|
|
$
|
94,577
|
|
|
44.5
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
9.6
|
%
|
|
|
15.4
|
%
|
|
|
19.3
|
%
|
|
|
18.9
|
%
|
|
|
19.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case A
|
|
$
|
27,101
|
|
|
$
|
43,068
|
|
|
$
|
66,188
|
|
|
$
|
77,366
|
|
|
$
|
94,621
|
|
|
36.7
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
12.3
|
%
|
|
|
15.4
|
%
|
|
|
19.3
|
%
|
|
|
18.9
|
%
|
|
|
19.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case B
|
|
$
|
16,106
|
|
|
$
|
26,318
|
|
|
$
|
30,724
|
|
|
$
|
36,290
|
|
|
$
|
40,819
|
|
|
26.2
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
7.9
|
%
|
|
|
11.5
|
%
|
|
|
12.1
|
%
|
|
|
13.0
|
%
|
|
|
13.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case C
|
|
$
|
21,663
|
|
|
$
|
44,763
|
|
|
$
|
69,733
|
|
|
$
|
80,911
|
|
|
$
|
98,166
|
|
|
45.9
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
9.5
|
%
|
|
|
15.6
|
%
|
|
|
19.5
|
%
|
|
|
19.0
|
%
|
|
|
19.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Initial Forecast
|
|
$
|
19,033
|
|
|
$
|
39,871
|
|
|
$
|
62,350
|
|
|
$
|
72,762
|
|
|
$
|
89,098
|
|
|
47.1
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
8.4
|
%
|
|
|
14.2
|
%
|
|
|
18.2
|
%
|
|
|
17.7
|
%
|
|
|
18.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case A
|
|
$
|
24,766
|
|
|
$
|
39,898
|
|
|
$
|
62,383
|
|
|
$
|
72,801
|
|
|
$
|
89,142
|
|
|
37.7
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
11.3
|
%
|
|
|
14.3
|
%
|
|
|
18.2
|
%
|
|
|
17.8
|
%
|
|
|
18.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case B
|
|
$
|
13,771
|
|
|
$
|
23,147
|
|
|
$
|
26,920
|
|
|
$
|
31,725
|
|
|
$
|
35,341
|
|
|
26.6
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
6.8
|
%
|
|
|
10.2
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
|
|
11.4
|
%
|
|
|
11.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case C
|
|
$
|
19,328
|
|
|
$
|
41,593
|
|
|
$
|
65,928
|
|
|
$
|
76,346
|
|
|
$
|
92,687
|
|
|
48.0
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
8.5
|
%
|
|
|
14.5
|
%
|
|
|
18.4
|
%
|
|
|
18.0
|
%
|
|
|
18.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBIT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Initial Forecast
|
|
$
|
10,988
|
|
|
$
|
32,549
|
|
|
$
|
56,605
|
|
|
$
|
66,912
|
|
|
$
|
81,632
|
|
|
65.1
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
4.9
|
%
|
|
|
11.6
|
%
|
|
|
16.5
|
%
|
|
|
16.3
|
%
|
|
|
16.9
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case A
|
|
$
|
16,095
|
|
|
$
|
32,751
|
|
|
$
|
56,963
|
|
|
$
|
67,576
|
|
|
$
|
82,901
|
|
|
50.6
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
7.3
|
%
|
|
|
11.7
|
%
|
|
|
16.6
|
%
|
|
|
16.5
|
%
|
|
|
17.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case B
|
|
$
|
6,100
|
|
|
$
|
16,000
|
|
|
$
|
21,500
|
|
|
$
|
26,500
|
|
|
$
|
29,100
|
|
|
47.8
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
3.0
|
%
|
|
|
7.0
|
%
|
|
|
8.5
|
%
|
|
|
9.5
|
%
|
|
|
9.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
Case C
|
|
$
|
11,453
|
|
|
$
|
34,417
|
|
|
$
|
60,480
|
|
|
$
|
71,092
|
|
|
$
|
86,418
|
|
|
65.7
|
%
|
% Margin
|
|
|
5.0
|
%
|
|
|
12.0
|
%
|
|
|
16.9
|
%
|
|
|
16.7
|
%
|
|
|
17.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
34
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in, or incorporated by reference in, this Statement are forward-looking statements and are subject to a
variety of risks. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts, including but not limited to statements concerning the plans, intentions, expectations, projections, hopes, beliefs, objectives, goals and
strategies of management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: the satisfaction of closing conditions for the transaction; the possibility that the
transaction will not be completed; demand for the Companys products and services; the ability of the Company to successfully develop and expand its products, services, technologies and markets; the ability of the Company to effectively
assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions; changes in U.S. government funding levels to purchase the Companys products and services; the ability of the Company to sell its products to original
equipment manufacturers, prime contractors and system integrators; seasonality; competition; the ability of the Company to develop innovative products; the ability of the Company to attract, retain and motivate key personnel; the ability of the
Company to secure and maintain key contracts and relationships, including contracts with the U.S. government; general economic, market and business conditions, uncertainties; and other factors identified from time to time in the Companys
filings with the SEC. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the results expressed, projected or implied by any forward-looking statements will be achieved, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements in this Statement speak only as of the date hereof and are based on the current plans, goals, objectives, strategies, intentions, expectations and assumptions of, and the information currently available to,
management. The Company assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as the result of changes in expectations, new information, future events, conditions or circumstances or otherwise.
The following
exhibits are filed with this Statement:
|
|
|
Exhibit No.
|
|
Description
|
|
|
(a)(1)(A)
|
|
Offer to Purchase, dated September 3, 2010 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit(a)(1)(A)
to the Schedule TO of FLIR Systems, Inc. and Indicator Merger Sub, Inc. filed
with the SEC on September 3, 2010).
|
|
|
(a)(1)(B)
|
|
Letter of Transmittal (including Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) on Substitute Form W-9) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit(a)(1)(B)
to the Schedule TO of FLIR Systems, Inc. and Indicator Merger Sub, Inc. filed with the SEC on September 3, 2010).
|
|
|
(a)(2)
|
|
Letter from Colin J. Cumming, the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, to Stockholders of the Company, dated September 3, 2010.
|
|
|
(a)(5)(A)
|
|
Opinion of Stone Key Partners LLC and Hudson Partners Securities LLC to the Board of Directors of ICx Technologies, Inc., dated August 15, 2010 (attached as Annex A
hereto)
|
|
|
(a)(5)(B)
|
|
Press release issued by ICx Technologies, Inc. dated August 16, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC
on August 16, 2010 (File No. 001-33793)).
|
|
|
(a)(5)(C)
|
|
Complaint filed by Daniel Sloan, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, on August 18, 2010, in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware.
|
|
|
(a)(5)(D)
|
|
Complaint filed by Robert Dobbs, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, on August 27, 2010, in the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware.
|
35
|
|
|
Exhibit No.
|
|
Description
|
|
|
(a)(5)(E)
|
|
Complaint filed by Dennis K. Reust, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, on August 30, 2010, in the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware.
|
|
|
(a)(5)(F)
|
|
Complaint filed by Howard S. Jackrel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, on August 23, 2010, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District
of Virginia.
|
|
|
(e)(1)
|
|
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 16, 2010, by and among ICx Technologies, Inc., FLIR Systems, Inc. and Indicator Merger Sub, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 16, 2010 (File No. 001-33793)).
|
|
|
(e)(2)
|
|
Tender and Support Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2010, by and among FLIR Systems, Inc., Indicator Merger Sub, Inc. DP1 LLC, Valentis SB, L.P., Wexford Spectrum Investors LLC,
Wexford Catalyst Investors and Debello Investors LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 16, 2010 (File No. 001-33793)).
|
|
|
(e)(3)
|
|
Termination of Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2010, by and between ICx Technologies, Inc. and Wexford Capital LP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 16, 2010 (File No. 001-33793)).
|
|
|
(e)(4)
|
|
Warrant Cancellation Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2010, by and between ICx Technologies, Inc. and Valentis SB L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Current
Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on August 16, 2010 (File No. 001-33793)).
|
|
|
(e)(5)
|
|
Nondisclosure Agreement, dated March 17, 2010, by and between ICx Technologies, Inc. and FLIR Systems, Inc.
|
Annex A Opinion of Stone Key Partners LLC and Hudson Partners Securities LLC, dated August 15, 2010.
Annex B The Information Statement of the Company dated as of September 3, 2010.
36
SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement
is true, complete and correct.
ICX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
|
|
|
By:
|
|
/
S
/ C
OLIN
J.
C
UMMING
|
Name:
|
|
Colin J. Cumming
|
Title:
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
Dated:
September 3, 2010
37
Annex A
|
|
|
|
|
2 Sound View Drive 2nd Floor
|
|
Greenwich, CT 06830
|
|
(203) 930-3700 MAIN
|
|
(203) 930-3799 FAX
|
August 15, 2010
The Board of Directors
ICx Technologies, Inc.
2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 650
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Ladies and
Gentlemen:
We understand that ICx Technologies, Inc. (ICx) and FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) intend to enter into an
Agreement and Plan of Merger to be dated as of August 16, 2010 (the Agreement), pursuant to which Indicator Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR (Merger Sub), will commence a tender offer (the Tender
Offer) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of ICx (ICx Common Stock) for $7.55 per share, net to the seller in cash (the Consideration to be Received), upon
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement. Following consummation of the Tender Offer, Merger Sub will be merged with and into ICx (the Merger and, together with the Tender Offer, the Transaction), on
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Agreement, with ICx surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR. Subject to certain limitations set forth in the Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger, each share of ICx
Common Stock that is not tendered and accepted pursuant to the Tender Offer will thereupon be cancelled and converted into the right to receive cash in an amount equal to the Consideration to be Received. As a condition to FLIRs and Merger
Subs willingness to enter into the Agreement, simultaneously with the execution of the Agreement, (i) certain stockholders of ICx intend to enter into a tender and support agreement with FLIR and Merger Sub (the Tender
Agreement), pursuant to which each such stockholder agrees to tender its shares of ICx Common Stock in the Tender Offer and (ii) the holder of a warrant to purchase 127,250 shares of ICx Common Stock will enter into a warrant cancellation
agreement, pursuant to which such holders warrant will be cancelled as of the effective time of the Merger in exchange for the right to receive from ICx cash, without interest, in an amount equal to (A) the number of shares subject to the
warrant multiplied by the Consideration to be Received minus (B) the number of shares subject to the warrant multiplied by the per share exercise price of the warrant, subject to any applicable withholding of taxes (together with the Tender
Agreement and the Agreement, the Transaction Documentation). You have provided us with a copy of the Transaction Documentation in substantially final form.
You have asked us to render our opinion as to whether the Consideration to be Received is fair, from a financial point of view, to the stockholders of
ICx.
In the course of performing our reviews and analyses for rendering this opinion, we have:
|
|
|
reviewed drafts (dated August 15, 2010) of the Transaction Documentation;
|
|
|
|
reviewed ICxs Annual Reports to Shareholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, its
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2010, a draft of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010 and its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed since December 31, 2009;
|
Securities Services offered
through Hudson Partners Securities LLC, Member of FINRA, SIPC
A-1
The Board of Directors
ICx Technologies, Inc.
August 15, 2010
Page 2
|
|
|
reviewed certain operating and financial information relating to ICxs business and prospects, including projections for the five years ending
December 31, 2014, all as prepared and provided to us by ICxs management;
|
|
|
|
met with certain members of ICxs senior management to discuss ICxs business, operations, historical and projected financial results and
future prospects;
|
|
|
|
reviewed the historical prices, trading multiples and trading volume of the ICx Common Stock;
|
|
|
|
reviewed certain publicly available financial data, stock market performance data and trading multiples of companies which we deemed generally
comparable to ICx;
|
|
|
|
reviewed the terms of certain relevant mergers and acquisitions involving companies which we deemed generally comparable to ICx;
|
|
|
|
performed discounted cash flow analyses based on the Case A projections and the Case B projections (the Case B
Projections) for ICx furnished to us by ICx; and
|
|
|
|
conducted such other studies, analyses, inquiries and investigations as we deemed appropriate.
|
We have relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of the financial and other information provided to or
discussed with us by ICx or obtained by us from public sources, including, without limitation, the projections referred to above. We have not assumed any responsibility for the independent verification of any such information, including, without
limitation, the projections; we express no view or opinion as to such projections and the assumptions upon which they are based; and we have further relied upon the assurances of the senior management of ICx that they are unaware of any facts that
would make the information and projections incomplete or misleading. We have been directed by senior management of ICx to base our analyses on the Case B Projections. With respect to the Case B Projections, we have relied on representations that
they have been reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of the senior management of ICx as to the expected future performance of ICx.
In arriving at our opinion, we have not performed or obtained any independent appraisal of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of ICx,
nor have we been furnished with any such appraisals. During the course of our engagement, we were asked by the Board of Directors to solicit indications of interest from various third parties regarding a transaction with ICx, and we have considered
the results of such solicitation in rendering our opinion. We have assumed that the Transaction will be consummated in a timely manner and in accordance with the terms of the Agreement without any limitations, restrictions, conditions, amendments or
modifications, regulatory or otherwise, that collectively would have a material effect on ICx. Moreover, as you are aware, the credit, financial and stock markets are experiencing unusual volatility; we express no opinion or view as to the effects
of such volatility on the Transaction or the parties thereto. We are not legal, regulatory, tax or accounting experts and have relied on the assessments made by ICx and its advisors with respect to such issues.
We do not express any opinion as to the price or range of prices at which the ICx Common Stock may trade subsequent to the announcement of the
Transaction.
We have acted as a financial advisor to ICx in connection with the Transaction and will receive a customary fee for such
services, a substantial portion of which is contingent on successful consummation
A-2
The Board of Directors
ICx Technologies, Inc.
August 15, 2010
Page 3
of the Transaction. A portion of our compensation is payable upon delivery of this letter and will be credited against the fee payable upon consummation of the Transaction. In addition, ICx has
agreed to reimburse us for certain expenses and to indemnify us against certain liabilities arising out of our engagement. Stone Key Partners LLC and Hudson Partners Securities LLC (together, Stone Key) may seek to provide FLIR and its
affiliates with certain investment banking and other services unrelated to the Transaction in the future.
It is understood that this letter
is intended for the benefit and use of the Board of Directors of ICx in connection with its consideration of the Transaction. This letter and our opinion are not to be used for any other purpose, or be reproduced, disseminated, quoted from or
referred to at any time, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent;
provided, however,
that this letter may be included in its entirety in any Tender Offer Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 or any proxy or
information statement to be distributed to the holders of ICx Common Stock in connection with the Transaction. This letter and our opinion do not constitute a recommendation to the Board of Directors of ICx in connection with the Transaction, nor do
this letter and our opinion constitute a recommendation to any holders of ICx Common Stock as to whether to tender any such shares pursuant to the Tender Offer and/or how to vote in connection with the Merger. Our opinion does not address ICxs
underlying business decision to pursue the Transaction, the relative merits of the Transaction as compared to any alternative business or financial strategies that might exist for ICx or the effects of any other transaction in which ICx might
engage. In addition, we express no view or opinion with respect to the merits of the Transaction to any holder of ICx equity relative to any other holder of ICx equity or as to the fairness of the Transaction, from a financial point of view, to
FLIR, Merger Sub and their respective affiliates. Furthermore, we do not express any view or opinion as to the fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount or nature of any compensation payable to or to be received by any of ICxs officers,
directors or employees, or any class of such persons, in connection with the Transaction relative to the Consideration to be Received.
Our
opinion has been authorized for issuance by the Fairness Opinion and Valuation Committee of Stone Key. Our opinion is subject to the assumptions, limitations, qualifications and other conditions contained herein and is necessarily based on economic,
market and other conditions, and the information made available to us, as of the date hereof. We assume no responsibility for updating or revising our opinion based on circumstances or events occurring after the date hereof.
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The Board of Directors
ICx Technologies, Inc.
August 15, 2010
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Based on and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Consideration
to be Received is fair, from a financial point of view, to the stockholders of ICx.
Very truly yours,
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Annex B
ICX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 14(f) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 14f-1 THEREUNDER
NO VOTE OR OTHER ACTION OF SECURITY HOLDERS IS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS INFORMATION STATEMENT.
This Information Statement is being mailed on or about September 3, 2010 as part of the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on
Schedule 14D-9 (the
Schedule 14D-9
) to holders of common stock, par value $.001 per share (the
Shares
), of ICx Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
Company
).
The Schedule 14D-9 relates to the cash tender offer by Indicator Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (
Purchaser
)
and a wholly owned subsidiary of FLIR Systems, Inc. an Oregon corporation (
Parent
), disclosed in a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO, dated September 3, 2010 (the
Schedule TO
), filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the
SEC
), to purchase all of the outstanding Shares at a price of $7.55 per share, net in cash without interest, less any required withholding taxes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
in the Offer to Purchase and in the related Letter of Transmittal. You are receiving this Information Statement in connection with the possible appointment of persons designated by Parent to the Company Board. Such designation is to be made pursuant
to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 16, 2010 (the
Merger Agreement
), by and among the Company, Parent and Purchaser.
This Information Statement is being mailed to you in accordance with Section 14(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the
Exchange Act
), and Rule 14f-1 promulgated thereunder. The information set forth herein supplements certain information set forth on the Schedule 14D-9. Please read this Information Statement carefully. You are not,
however, required to take any action. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in Schedule 14D-9.
Parent provided the information in this Information Statement concerning Parent, Purchaser and the Designees, as defined below, and the
Company assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of such information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Shares are the only type of security entitled to vote at a meeting of the stockholders of the Company. Each share has one
vote. As of September 1, 2010, there were 34,987,461 Shares issued and outstanding. The outstanding Share number does not include any Shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, options to purchase Shares or restricted stock units. Also as of
September 1, 2010 there were approximately 1,903,547 Shares issuable upon the exercise of vested options and warrants.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On August 16, 2010, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement with Parent and Purchaser. The Merger Agreement is filed as
Exhibit (e)(1) to the Schedule 14D-9 and is incorporated herein by reference. The Merger Agreement provides, in relevant part, for the making of the Offer by Purchaser and further provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained
in the Merger Agreement, Purchaser will be merged with and into the Company with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each Share
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than (i) Shares held by the Company as treasury stock or owned by Parent or Purchaser, which will be cancelled and retired and will cease to exist and (ii) Shares owned by the
Companys stockholders who perfect their appraisal rights under the DGCL) will be converted into the right to receive $7.55 (or any other per Share price paid in the Offer) net in cash without interest, less any required withholding taxes.
DIRECTORS DESIGNATED BY MERGER SUB
Right to Designate Directors
The Merger Agreement provides that, promptly upon the payment by Purchaser for Shares pursuant to the Offer representing a number of
Shares which together with any other Shares beneficially owned by Parent or its affiliates constitute a majority of the Shares outstanding on a fully-diluted basis on the date of purchase, and from time to time thereafter, Parent will be entitled to
designate such a number of directors (the
Designees
), rounded up to the next whole number, on the Company Board as is equal to the product of the total number of directors on the Company Board (determined after giving effect to
the directors elected pursuant to this sentence) multiplied by the percentage that the aggregate number of Shares beneficially owned by Parent, Purchaser or their affiliates at such time (including Shares so accepted for payment and any Top-Up
Shares) bears to the total number of Shares then outstanding; provided, however, that Parent will be entitled to designate at least a majority of the directors on the Company Board (as long as Parent and its affiliates beneficially own at least a
majority of the Shares). The Company will, upon request of Parent and subject to the terms of the Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws, promptly take all actions necessary to cause the Designees to be so elected or appointed,
including, without limitation, increasing the size of the Company Board and/or seeking the resignations of one ore more incumbent directors. At such times, subject to the provisions of the Merger Agreement described in the following paragraph and
applicable law and regulations and rules of the NASDAQ Global Markets, Inc. (
NASDAQ
), the Company will cause individuals designated by Parent to constitute such number of members of each committee of the Company Board, rounded up
to the next whole number, that represents the same percentage as such individuals represent on the Company Board, other than any committee of the Company Board established to take action under the Merger Agreement which committee will be composed
only of Continuing Directors (as defined below).
The Companys obligations to appoint the Designees to the Company Board
are subject to Section 14(f) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14f-1 thereunder. The Company is obligated to promptly take all actions required pursuant to Section 14(f) and Rule 14f-1 in order to fulfill its obligations under these provisions
of the Merger Agreement, including mailing to stockholders together with the Schedule 14D-9 the information required under Section 14(f) and Rule 14f-1 as is necessary to enable the Designees to be elected to the Company Board. Parent is to
supply to the Company, and is to be solely responsible for, any information with respect to itself and its officers, directors and affiliates to the extent required by Section 14(f) and Rule 14f-1.
In the event that Designees are elected or appointed to the Company Board, until the Effective Time, the Company shall cause the Company
Board to maintain at least three directors who are members of the Company Board on the date of the Merger Agreement and who are not officers of the Company and who are independent directors for purposes of the continued listing requirements of
NASDAQ (the
Continuing Directors
); provided, however, that, if the number of Continuing Directors is reduced below three for any reason, the remaining
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Continuing Directors shall be entitled to elect or designate a person to fill such vacancy who shall be deemed to be a Continuing Director for purposes of the Merger Agreement or, if no
Continuing Directors then remain, the other directors shall designate three persons to fill such vacancies who are not officers, employees, stockholders or Affiliates of the Company, Parent or Purchaser, and such persons shall be deemed to be
Continuing Directors for purposes of the Merger Agreement.
Information with Respect to the Designees
As of the date of this Information Statement, Parent has not determined who will be the Designees, but they will be selected from the list
of potential Designees provided below (the
Potential Designees
). The Potential Designees have consented to serve as directors of the Company if so designated. None of the Potential Designees currently is a director of, or holds
any position with, the Company. Parent has informed the Company that, to its knowledge, none of the Potential Designees beneficially owns any equity securities, or rights to acquire any equity securities of the Company, has a familial relationship
with any director or executive officer of the Company or has been involved in any transactions with the Company or any of its directors, executive officers or affiliates that are required to be disclosed pursuant to the rules of the SEC.
List of Potential Designees
The following sets forth the name, age, present principal occupation or employment and past material occupations, positions, offices or
employment for at east the past five years for each Potential Designee. The current business address of each person is 27700 SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 and the current phone number of each person is (503) 498-3547. Unless
otherwise indicated, each such person is a citizen of the United States of America.
Earl R. Lewis
, 66,
Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parent; Director of Purchaser
. Mr. Lewis has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parent since November 1, 2000. Mr. Lewis was
initially elected to the Board of Directors of Parent in June 1999 in connection with the acquisition of Spectra Physics AB by Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc. Prior to joining Parent, Mr. Lewis served in various capacities at Thermo Instrument
Systems, Inc., with his last role as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Board of Directors of Harvard BioScience, NxStage Medical, Inc. and American DG Energy, Inc. Mr. Lewis is a Trustee of Clarkson
University and New Hampton School. Mr. Lewis holds a B.S. from Clarkson College of Technology and has attended post-graduate programs at the University of Buffalo, Northeastern University and Harvard University. Mr. Lewis has a
Professional Director Certification, earned through an extended series of director education programs sponsored by the Corporate Directors Group, an accredited organization of RiskMetrics ISS.
William A. Sundermeier
, 46, President, Government Systems Division of Parent; Director and President of Purchaser
.
Mr. Sundermeier has been serving as the President of Parents Government Systems Division since April of 2006. Mr. Sundermeier joined Parent in 1994 as Product Marketing Manager for Thermography Products and was appointed Director of
Product Marketing for commercial and government products in 1995. In 1999, Mr. Sundermeier was appointed Senior Vice President for Product Strategy, focused on the integration of newly acquired companies. In September 2000, Mr. Sundermeier
was appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager, Portland Operations. In April 2004, he was appointed Co-President of the Imaging Division. Prior to joining Parent, Mr. Sundermeier was a founder of Quality Check Software, Ltd. in 1993.
Mr. Sundermeier received his B.S. in Computer Science from Oregon State University.
William W. Davis
,
53, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Parent; Director and Secretary of Purchaser
. Mr. Davis joined Parent in July 2007 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. Prior to joining Parent, from 2005
to 2007, Mr. Davis served as Deputy General Counsel of Brunswick Corporation, a global manufacturer and marketer of recreation products. From 1999 to 2005, he was employed in various capacities with General Dynamics Corporation, a provider of
aerospace and combat, marine and
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information systems products and services, including Vice President and General Counsel of its Land Systems and Armament and Technical Products subsidiaries. From 1990 to 1992 and 1993 to 1999,
Mr. Davis practiced law, most recently as a partner in the firm of Katten, Muchin & Zavis. From 1992 to 1993, Mr. Davis served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edward Carnes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh
Circuit. Mr. Davis received his B.S. with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Mr. Davis served as an officer in the United
States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve.
Anthony L. Trunzo
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46, Senior Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer of Parent; Chief Financial Officer of Purchaser
. Mr. Trunzo has served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Parent since June 1, 2010. Mr. Trunzo joined Parent in August 2003 as
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development. From 1996 until joining Parent, Mr. Trunzo was Managing Director in the Investment Banking Group at Banc of America Securities, LLC. From 1986 to 1996, he held various positions at PNC
Financial Services Group, Inc. Mr. Trunzo holds a B.A. in Economics from the Catholic University of America and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.
Sean Jordan
, 48, Vice President, Finance, Government Systems Division of Parent
. Mr. Jordan has been serving as
Vice President, Finance, Government Systems Division of Parent since March 2007. Mr. Jordan joined Parent in 2003 as Director of Internal Audit. Prior to joining Parent, Mr. Jordan, served in various senior executive positions with High
Technology Solutions, a defense engineering firm in San Diego, California, including Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Vice President, Operations of its EyeVelocity subsidiary. He has held various other financial management positions within
the U.S. defense industry at Litton Industries and as a member of KPMGs National Government Contract Practice. Mr. Jordan is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with emphasis in Accounting
from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
CURRENT COMPANY BOARD
The size of the Company Board is currently set at nine Directors, elected each year at the annual meeting. Two of the nine
Directors seats are currently vacant.
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Hans C. Kobler
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E. Spencer Abraham
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Joseph M. Jacobs
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Hans C.
Kobler
, Executive Chairman of the Board, Director
. Hans Kobler is a co-founder and served as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company Board from the Companys inception
through April 17, 2009, at which time he became the Companys Executive Chairman. Mr. Kobler also is a founding partner of Digital Power Capital LLC, a private equity firm, and has served as its Chief Executive Officer since 2001.
From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Kobler headed General Electrics Energy Technology Investment Group, a joint effort by GE Equity and GE Structured Finance. From 1997 to 1998, Mr. Kobler served as Chief Quality Officer of GE Equity, heading its
strategic investment initiative and overseeing the development of advanced underwriting methodologies. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Kobler was a consultant with Bain & Company in its Boston, Munich and Sydney offices, where he was a member
of the Buyout practice group. Mr. Kobler
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holds a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and has attended INSEADs M.B.A. (SS) program.
Mr. Kobler brings to the Board extensive experience in the technology industry as well as a deep knowledge of business development. His time as CEO of Digital Power Capital LLC provides him with valuable management expertise that allows him to
serve as the Companys Executive Chairman. Additionally, Mr. Koblers time spent as the President and CEO of the Company gives him a deep understanding of the Companys business, operations, employees, opportunities and risks
faced by the Company and managements strategy and plans for accomplishing the Companys goals.
Colin
J. Cumming
, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
. Colin Cumming has served as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer since April 17, 2009. Mr. Cumming served as the Companys Chief
Technology Officer since 2006 and has been the Companys President of the Detection Division and a member of the Company Board since 2005. Mr. Cumming also serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nomadics, Inc.
(
Nomadics
), the Companys wholly owned subsidiary, a position he has held since he co-founded Nomadics in 1994. From 1985 to 1994, Mr. Cumming served as Vice President of Engineering at Frontier Engineering.
Mr. Cumming received a B.S. and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He has been awarded five patents and has written numerous publications on explosives detection. Mr. Cummings extended employment with
Nomadics provides the Board with a deep understanding of the industry and the Companys business, operations, employees, opportunities and risks faced by the Company and managements strategy and plans for accomplishing the Companys
goals.
Secretary E. Spencer Abraham
, Director.
Spencer Abraham has served as a member of the Company
Board since July 2006. Secretary Abraham founded The Abraham Group LLP, an international strategic consulting firm, in 2005 and he has served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since inception. Since 2005, Secretary Abraham has been a
distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, a public policy research center headquartered at Stanford University devoted to the study of politics, economics and political economy as well as international affairs. Secretary Abraham
served as Secretary of the Department of Energy from January 2001 until he resigned in November 2004. Prior to becoming Energy Secretary, Secretary Abraham represented Michigan in the United States Senate from 1995 to 2001 where he served on the
Budget, Commerce, Science and Transportation, Judiciary and Small Business Committees. Before his election to the Senate, Secretary Abraham served as co-chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 1991 to 1993. He holds a J.D.
from Harvard Law School. Secretary Abraham also serves as the non-executive chairman of AREVA, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the French-owned nuclear company and serves on the board of Occidental Petroleum and the boards or advisory committees of
several private companies. Secretary Abraham is a trustee of the Churchill Center. As a former U.S. Senator and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Secretary Abraham provides the Board unique insight into public policy and international issues. In
addition, Secretary Abraham is a Harvard-trained attorney who, while directing the Energy Department, oversaw a budget of nearly $24 billion (FY 2005) and was responsible for the management of senior department personnel. Secretary Abrahams
legal training, and his government service managing complex policy, personnel and strategic issues provide the Company with exceptional knowledge and perspective in areas including government relations, health, environment and safety, strategy and
policy, personnel management and community relations.
Secretary Rodney E. Slater
, Director.
Rodney
Slater has served as a member of the Company Board since July 2006. Secretary Slater is currently a partner in the Transportation and Infrastructure group at Patton Boggs LLP, where he has been a member since 2001. Secretary Slater served under
President Clinton as the 13th Secretary of the Department of Transportation from 1997 to 2001. Before becoming Secretary, Mr. Slater was Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration from 1992 to 1997. From 1987 to 1992, he was a member
of the Arkansas State Highway Commission where he attained the position of chairman. Secretary Slater graduated from Eastern Michigan University and earned a law degree at the University of Arkansas. Additionally, he received an Honorary Doctorate
from Howard University in 1999. Mr. Slaters previous experience provides the Board with profound knowledge of the transportation industry. Additionally, his legal training and government experience provide the Company with valuable
perspective in government relations, contracts, strategy and policy.
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Joseph M. Jacobs
, Director
. Joseph Jacobs has served as a member of the
Company Board since 2003. Mr. Jacobs is the President of Wexford Capital LP (
Wexford
), an SEC registered investment advisor that he co-founded in 1994. From 1982 to 1994, Mr. Jacobs was employed by Bear
Stearns & Co., Inc., where he attained the position of Senior Managing Director. From 1979 to 1982, he was employed as a commercial lending officer at Citibank, N.A. Mr. Jacobs has served on the boards and creditors committees of
a number of public and private companies in which Wexford has held investments. Mr. Jacobs holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The Company Board
benefits from Mr. Jacobs significant service on the Boards of other public and private companies, which provides a thorough understanding of Board roles and responsibilities and widespread knowledge of various industries, businesses,
operations, opportunities and risks. Mr. Jacobs current position as President of Wexford also provides a comprehensive knowledge of management strategy and policy.
Robert A. Maginn, Jr.
, Director.
Bob Maginn has served as one of the Companys Directors since 2006. He
currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Jenzabar, Inc. (Jenzabar), a provider of software and services for higher education. Mr. Maginn joined Jenzabars Board of Directors in 1998 and became their Chief Executive
Officer in March 2001. Prior to his tenure at Jenzabar, Mr. Maginn worked for over seventeen years at Bain & Company, where he attained the position of Senior Partner and Director. He holds an M.B.A. and an M.A. in Government from
Harvard University. Mr. Maginns current position as CEO and Chairman of Jenzabar presents the Board with ample expertise in the software industry and knowledge of management strategy and policy, as well as a solid understanding of Board
roles and responsibilities. Mr. Maginns educational background also provides insight into government policy and relations.
Mark L. Plaumann
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Director
. Mark Plaumann has served as a member of the Company Board since 2006. He is currently a
Managing Member of Greyhawke Capital Advisors LLC (Greyhawke), which he co-founded in 1998. Prior to founding Greyhawke, Mr. Plaumann was a Senior Vice President of Wexford, which indirectly holds over ten percent of the outstanding Shares.
Mr. Plaumann was formerly a Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal, Inc. and the President of American Healthcare Management, Inc. He also earned the position of Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Plaumann has served
on the Board of Directors of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., an airline holding company, since 2002. Mr. Plaumann holds an M.B.A. and a B.A. in Business from University of Central Florida. Mr. Plaumann brings to the Board significant
financial and audit expertise. Mr. Plaumanns service on the Boards of other public companies, including previous experience as chairman of the Audit Committee, gives him a clear understanding of his role and responsibilities on the
Company Board. Additionally, Mr. Plaumann has prior experience working with the majority stockholder of companies such as the Company.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
THE COMPANY BOARD
Independence
As required
under NASDAQ listing standards, a majority of the members of a listed companys board of directors must qualify as independent, as affirmatively determined by the Company Board. The Company Board periodically consults with the
Companys General Counsel as well as the Companys outside legal counsel to ensure that the Company Boards determinations are consistent with all relevant securities and other laws and regulations regarding the definition of
independent, including those set forth in pertinent listing standards of NASDAQ, as in effect from time to time.
Consistent with these considerations, after review of all relevant transactions between each director, or any of his or her family
members, and the Company, the Companys executive officers and the Companys independent auditors, the Company Board affirmatively has determined that all of the Companys directors are independent directors within the meaning of the
applicable NASDAQ listing standards, except Colin J. Cumming, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Hans C. Kobler, Executive Chairman of the Board.
Meeting
The Company
Board held six meetings during 2009. During 2009, each incumbent director attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Company Board and the total number of meetings of each committee on which he served. The Company Board has not
established a policy with regard to attendance at annual meetings of stockholders. Two directors attended the Companys 2009 annual stockholders meeting.
Communications with Directors
Stockholders and other parties interested in communicating with the Company Board or with any individual member or members of the Company
Board may do so by writing to the attention of the Corporate Secretary, ICx Technologies, Inc., 1024 S. Innovation Way, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. Any matter intended for the Company Board, or for any individual member or members of the Company
Board, should be directed to the address noted above, with a request to forward the communication to the intended recipient or recipients. In general, any stockholder communication delivered to the Corporate Secretary for forwarding to the Company
Board or specified member or members will be forwarded in accordance with the stockholders instructions. Concerns relating to accounting, internal controls or auditing matters are immediately brought to the attention of the Audit Committee and
handled in accordance with procedures established by the Audit Committee with respect to such matters.
Committees of the Company Board
The Company Board has established an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance
committee. Each committee operates pursuant to a written charter, which is reviewed annually. The charter of each committee may be viewed online at www.icxt.com. The performance of each committee is subject to annual review. Each committee may
obtain advice and assistance from internal or external legal, accounting and other advisors.
The Company Board has determined
that Mr. Plaumann qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined under the Exchange Act and the applicable rules of the NASDAQ Global Market. In making its determination, the Company Board considered the nature and
scope of the experiences and responsibilities Mr. Plaumann has previously had with reporting companies.
Audit
Committee
. The current members of the Companys Audit Committee are Mr. Plaumann, Secretary Abraham and Mr. Maginn, each of whom is a non-employee member of the Company Board. Mr. Plaumann serves as Chairman of the
Companys Audit Committee. The Audit Committee met six times in 2009. The
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Company Board has determined that each member of the Companys Audit Committee meets the requirements for financial literacy and that each member is independent for Audit
Committee purposes under the applicable rules of the NASDAQ and the Exchange Act. The Audit Committees responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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management and the Companys independent auditor;
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pre-approving auditing and permissible non-audit services to be provided by the Companys independent auditor;
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reviewing and providing guidance with respect to the external audit and the independence of the Companys outside auditor, including reviewing the
independent auditors proposed audit scope, approach and independence and reports submitted to the audit committee by the independent auditors in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and requirements under the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;
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reviewing and discussing with management and the independent auditors the Companys annual and quarterly financial statements and related
disclosures;
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reviewing, approving and monitoring the Companys code of ethics as it applies to the Companys senior financial officers;
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providing oversight and review of the Companys risk management policies, information technology and management information systems;
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acting as a Qualified legal Compliance Committee, as defined by the applicable rules of the SEC.
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Compensation Committee
. The current members of the Companys Compensation Committee are Secretary Abraham, Secretary Slater
and Mr. Maginn. Secretary Abraham serves as Chairman of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee met one time in 2009. The Company Board has determined that each member meets the requirements for independence under the
requirements of the NASDAQ and that each is a non-employee director and an outside director, as such terms are defined under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code,
respectively. The charter for the Compensation Committee, which is available at
www.icxt.com
, provides that if a member of the Compensation Committee is not or ceases to be a non-employee director or an outside director, as the case may be,
the member shall recuse himself or herself from the determination of awards made by the committee intended to be exempt from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3 or awards intended to be qualified performance-based
compensation under Section 162(m), as the case may be. In the event of any recusal for any of those reasons, the remaining members of the Compensation Committee would constitute the Compensation Committee for the action in question
for purposes of the Compensation Committee charter and any applicable plan administered by the Compensation Committee, provided that the Compensation Committee as so constituted for such action shall have at least two members. The Compensation
Committees responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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determining or making recommendations to the Company Board regarding the compensation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer, the Companys
other officers and certain employees designated by the Company Board;
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and equity-based plans;
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reviewing and making recommendations to the Company Board regarding general compensation goals for the Companys employees and the criteria for
determining bonuses and equity compensation; and
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administering the Companys equity compensation plans within the authority delegated by the Company Board.
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Our Chief Executive Officer has ultimate responsibility for the Companys human resources policies. In this capacity, the
Companys Chief Executive Officer participates in the development of certain executive compensation programs, particularly with respect to annual incentive bonuses, stock options and equity awards. Once formulated, these programs are reviewed
by the Companys Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers whose input may be sought from time to time. These proposed programs are then submitted to the Compensation Committee and the Company Board for review and approval. While the
Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer may be asked to provide information, develop compensation programs and provide recommendations to the Company Board, the Compensation Committee and the Company Board exercise final
authority with respect to executive compensation matters and consider and approve all executive compensation awards. The Companys management and administrative staff are responsible for the implementation, execution and operation of the
Companys compensation programs, as directed by the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Company Board.
The
Compensation Committee may form and delegate its authority to subcommittees or the chairperson of the Compensation Committee when it deems appropriate and in the best interests of the Company, provided that such delegation is not in violation of
applicable law or the rules and regulations applicable to companies with securities quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
. The current members of the Companys Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee are Secretary Slater, Secretary Abraham and Mr. Maginn. Mr. Maginn serves as Chairman of the committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee met one time in 2009. The Company Board has determined that each member
meets the requirements for independence under the requirements of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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reviewing annually the principles of corporate governance approved by the Company Board to ensure they remain relevant and that they are being complied
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determining the criteria for qualification and selection of directors for election to the Company Board, including developing and updating a long-term
plan of the composition and size of the Company Board and identifying and evaluating possible director candidates against such criteria;
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overseeing the evaluation of the Company Board, including, if necessary, recommending remedial action or termination of membership of individual
directors;
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reviewing periodically the charter and composition of each committee of the Company Board and making recommendations to the Company Board with respect
to any changes to such charters or committee composition; and
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reviewing and monitoring the Companys code of ethics and actual or potential conflicts of interest of members of the Company Board and officers.
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In considering possible candidates for election as a director, the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee is guided by the principles that each director should be an individual of high character and integrity and have:
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an understanding and general acceptance of the Companys corporate philosophies;
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business or professional knowledge and experience that can bear on the Companys challenges and deliberations and those of the Company Board;
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a proven record of accomplishment with an excellent organization;
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a willingness to speak ones mind;
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an ability to challenge and stimulate management; and
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a willingness to commit time and energy to the Companys business affairs.
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee does not have a formal policy with regard to considering diversity in its
identification of director candidates; however, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee does consider diversity in its identification of director candidates. Diversity in business and professional experience, education, and background
benefits the Company by increasing the range of skills and perspectives available to the Company Board. Members will be selected without regard to race, gender, religious belief, ancestry, national origin or disability. The Company Board believes
that adherence to these principles will provide an environment and practices that will yield the best return for the Companys stockholders.
Director Compensation
The table below summarizes the compensation paid by the Company to its non-employee directors during the year ended December 31,
2009.
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Name
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Fees Earned
or Paid
in
Cash
($)
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Option Awards
($)
(1)(2)
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Total
($)
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Joseph M. Jacobs
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$
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$
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3,399
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(3)
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$
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3,399
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Mark L. Plaumann
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50,000
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10,196
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(5)
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60,196
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Robert A. Maginn, Jr.
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35,000
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6,710
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(6)
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41,710
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E. Spencer Abraham
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75,000
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20,392
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(7)
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95,392
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Rodney E. Slater
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40,000
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13,420
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(8)
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53,420
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(1)
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Amount reflects the aggregate fair market value of the awards on the grant date in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The assumptions made in determining this value
are described in Note 8 to the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
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(2)
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Includes the incremental fair value of the options received pursuant to the option exchange offer, which closed on September 8, 2009, computed in accordance with
FASB ASC Topic 718.
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(3)
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Mr. Jacobs assigned his options to Wexford. As of December 31, 2009, Wexford, as the assignee of Mr. Jacobs, had the following options outstanding: 1,500
options with an exercise price of $5.05; 1,366 options with an exercise price of $5.36. All outstanding options are exercisable.
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(4)
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Mr. Plaumann assigned his board fees to Greyhawke Capital Advisors LLC.
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(5)
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Mr. Plaumann assigned his options to Greyhawke Capital Advisors LLC. As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Plaumann has the following options outstanding: 4,500
options with an exercise price of $5.05; 4,099 options with an exercise price of $5.36. All outstanding options are exercisable.
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As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Maginn has the following options outstanding: 3,000 options with an exercise price of $5.05; 2,894 options with an exercise price
of $5.44. All outstanding options are exercisable.
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As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Abraham has the following options outstanding: 9,000 options with an exercise price of $5.05; 8,200 options with an exercise
price of $5.36. All outstanding options are exercisable.
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As of December 31, 2009, Mr. Slater has the following options outstanding: 6,000 options with an exercise price of $5.05; 5,788 options with an exercise price
of $5.44. All outstanding options are exercisable.
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Members of the Company Board receive the following annual fees, in cash, for their services
to be paid in equal increments throughout the year on a quarterly basis at the beginning of each quarter: Mr. Abraham: $75,000; Mr. Maginn: $35,000; Mr. Plaumann: $50,000; Mr. Slater: $40,000. As of the date of this Information
Statement, the portion of the fees earned for the first three quarters of 2010 have been paid to the directors.
The Merger
Agreement permits the Company to make cash payments to its nonemployee directors in lieu of options that otherwise would have been granted to them on March 1, 2010 as part of their annual compensation. In order to provide the cash compensation
that the directors would have received based on a March 1, 2010 grant, the Company determined to multiply the number of options that would have normally been granted to each director on March 1, 2010 by the difference between the closing
price of the Shares on March 1, 2010 and the Merger Consideration of $7.55 per Share. The closing price of the Shares on March 1, 2010 was $6.51, yielding a difference of $1.04. On August 15, 2010, the Company Board approved the award
of cash payments in the following amounts in lieu of the number of options shown immediately following such amounts: E. Spencer Abraham: $9,360/9,000 Shares; Joseph M. Jacobs: $1,560/1,500 Shares; Robert A. Maginn, Jr.: $3,120/3,000 Shares; Mark L.
Plaumann: $4,680/4,500 Shares and Rodney E. Slater: $6,240/6,000 Shares. Such payments were made on September 1, 2010.
Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
Our Compensation Committee presently consists of E. Spencer Abraham, Rodney
Slater and Robert A. Maginn, Jr. The Wexford affiliates DP1, LLC (
DP1
) and Valentis SB, L.P. (
Valentis
) directly hold more than five percent of the Shares. Joseph Jacobs, a member of the Company Board, is a
managing member of Wexford, which is the manager or investment manager to DP1, Valentis, Wexford Spectrum Investors LLC, Wexford Catalyst Investors LLC and Debello Investors LLC (together, the
Wexford Entities
). Hans Kobler, the
Companys Executive Chairman of the Company Board, has an indirect ownership interest in DP1 and Valentis through an affiliate of DP1, but otherwise disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares held by DP1. These ownership interests are
described under the caption Principal Stockholders. Mr. Kobler serves on the investment advisory committee of Digital Power Capital, LLC, which is indirectly the Companys largest stockholder and an affiliate of Wexford VI
Advisors LLC, an affiliate of DP1 and Valentis. Mr. Kobler has a contractual relationship with certain Wexford Entities pursuant to which he will receive a payment to be determined based on the net profits realized by the Wexford Entities from
certain investments made by them, including their investments in the Company. Mr. Kobler has neither investment nor voting authority over the Shares owned by the Wexford Entities.
Board Leadership Structure
Effective April 17, 2009, Mr. Kobler was appointed as the Companys Executive Chairman of the Board and Mr. Cumming
was appointed as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company Board believes that the separation of duties between the Executive Chairman position and the President and Chief Executive Officer position permits the effective
and nimble management of the day-to-day operations of the Company by Mr. Cumming, while Mr. Kobler, a person who has previously served as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, provides leadership as the Chairman of the
Board as well as working with the President and Chief Executive Officer to develop and approve Board agendas, advising on the quality, quantity and timeliness of information provided by management to the Board, and acting as a liaison between the
independent directors and management.
Company-Wide Risk Oversight
Our Company Board oversees a company-wide approach to risk management, designed to support the achievement of organizational objectives,
including strategic objectives, to improve long-term organizational performance and enhance stockholder value. A fundamental part of risk management is not only understanding the risks we face and what steps management is taking to manage those
risks, but also understanding what level
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of risk is appropriate for the Company. A key element in the Companys risk management approach is the implementation of a company-wide approval matrix, which guides management in
determining the appropriate management level at which various risk factors are considered and decisions made. The involvement of the full Company Board in setting the Companys business strategy is a key part of its assessment of
managements willingness to accept risk and a determination of what constitutes an appropriate level of risk for the Company.
While the Company Board has the ultimate oversight responsibility for the risk management process, various committees of the Board also
have responsibility for risk management. The Audit Committee Charter provides that one of the Audit Committees responsibilities and duties is compliance oversight, specifically to monitor the Companys compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements. In addition to evaluating and recommending the compensation of the Companys executive officers, the Compensation Committee strives to create incentives that encourage a level of risk-taking behavior consistent with the
Companys business strategy, but does not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse affect on the Company. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its corporate governance and
oversight responsibilities by reviewing corporate governance issues that may be brought before the Board, by exercising oversight over the Companys Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, by recommending qualified individuals for nomination as
directors and reviewing their performance, and by reviewing applicable laws and regulations related to corporate governance matters. The Board is kept abreast of its Committees risk oversight and other activities via reports of the Executive
Chairman to the full Board. These reports are presented at regular Board meetings and include discussions of Committee agenda topics, including matters involving risk oversight. In addition, members of management who supervise the day-to-day risk
management responsibilities report directly to the Board as a whole and to the Committees if requested. The Board considers specific risk topics, including risks associated with the Companys strategic plan, the Companys capital structure
and its development activities. In addition, the Board receives regular reports from the members of the Companys senior management teamwhich consists of the heads of the Companys principal business and corporate functionsthat
include discussions of the risks and exposures involved in their respective areas of responsibility. These reports are provided in connection with every regular Board meeting and are discussed, as necessary.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Companys directors, officers, and beneficial owners of more than 10% of a
registered class of the Companys equity securities, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Such persons are also required to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they
file.
Based solely on the Companys review of the copies of such reports it received, or written representations from
certain reporting persons that they filed all required reports, we believe that all of the Companys officers, directors and greater than 10% stockholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them with respect
to transactions during fiscal year 2009 with the exception of the following: Messrs. David Cullin, Colin J. Cumming, Dan Mongan, E. Spencer Abraham, Rodney E. Slater, Joseph M. Jacobs, Robert A. Maginn. Jr. and Mark L. Plaumann each filed one late
Form 4 in 2009. Mr. Mongan is no longer with the Company and the Company has determined that, though still employed by the Company, Mr. Cullin no longer falls within the requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS
Set forth below is certain information concerning the Companys non-director employee who currently serves as executive officers:
Deborah D. Mosier, 43, Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Mosier joined Nomadics as its Chief Financial Officer in 2005.
She became the Companys Chief Financial Officer in 2006. From 1995 to 2004, she served in various leadership positions, including as president, chief financial officer and director for TMS, Inc., a publicly held technology company that
developed software and provided services to enable businesses to use document
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imaging to solve critical business issues. From 1989 to 1996, Ms. Mosier worked in the audit practice of KPMG LLP. Ms. Mosier is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, holds a B.S. from
Oklahoma State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
James H. Luby, 55, Vice PresidentContracts and
Legal
. Mr. Luby joined ICx Nomadics, Inc., prior to it becoming Nomadics, as its Chief Operating Officer in 1997. He became the Companys Vice President for Contracts and Legal in 2010. Mr. Luby continues to serve as the Chief
Operating Officer of Nomadics and also serves as the sole director for each of the Companys subsidiaries. Mr. Luby holds a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and a B.A. from Harvard University.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
Principal Stockholders
The following table provides information about the beneficial ownership of the Shares as of September 1, 2010, by:
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each person or entity known by the Company to own beneficially more than five percent of the Shares;
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each of the Companys current named executive officers;
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each of the Companys directors; and
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all of the Companys current executive officers and directors as a group.
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All numbers representing options reflect the effect the Companys option exchange offer which closed on September 8, 2009. For
a full description of the option exchange offer, see the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
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Shares Beneficially Owned
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
|
|
Outstanding
|
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Right to
Acquire
|
|
Total
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|
Percent
(1)
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|
Entities affiliated with Wexford Capital LP
(2)
411 W. Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
|
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21,483,222
|
|
130,116
|
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21,613,338
|
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61.8
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%
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|
|
|
|
|
Hans C. Kobler
(2)(3)
2100 Crystal Drive
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202
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21,499,756
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|
568,000
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|
22,067,756
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62.1
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%
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|
|
|
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Colin J. Cumming
(4)
1024 S. Innovation Way
Stillwater, OK 74074
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1,099,428
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|
370,735
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|
1,470,163
|
|
3.6
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%
|
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|
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Deborah D. Mosier
(5)
1024 S. Innovation Way
Stillwater, OK 74074
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40,773
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|
21,861
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|
62,634
|
|
*
|
|
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|
|
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E. Spencer Abraham
(6)
2100 Crystal Drive
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202
|
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3,750
|
|
17,200
|
|
20,950
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph M. Jacobs
(2)(7)
411 W Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06930
|
|
21,483,222
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|
130,116
|
|
21,613,338
|
|
61.8
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%
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|
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Robert A. Maginn, Jr.
(8)
2100 Crystal Drive
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202
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|
20,000
|
|
5,894
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|
25,894
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|
*
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|
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|
Mark L. Plaumann
(9)
2100 Crystal Drive
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202
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|
|
|
8,599
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|
8,599
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rodney E. Slater
(10)
2100 Crystal Drive
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202
|
|
|
|
11,788
|
|
11,788
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
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|
James H. Luby
(11)
2100 Crystal Drive
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202
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39,203
|
|
57,250
|
|
96,453
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Directors and Executive Officers as a group (9 persons)
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|
22,702,910
|
|
1,061,327
|
|
23,764,237
|
|
66.3
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%
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(1)
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In computing the percentage ownership interest of a person, Shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants or options that are exercisable or will be exercisable within
60 days of September 1, 2010 and Shares subject to restricted stock units that will vest within 60 days of September 1, 2010 are deemed outstanding with respect to such person, while such Shares are not deemed outstanding for purposes of
computing the percentage ownership of any other person. In computing the total percentage ownership interest of the directors and officers as a group, Shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants or options that are exercisable or will be
exercisable within 60 days of September 1, 2010 and Shares subject to restricted stock units that will vest within 60 days of September 1, 2010 are deemed outstanding with respect to all such directors and officers. The percentage
calculations are rounded to the nearest 0.1%.
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(2)
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The outstanding Share amount includes (a) 16,876,166 Shares held by DP1, (b) 2,677,056 Shares held by Valentis, (c)1,000,000 Shares held by Wexford Spectrum
Investors LLC, (d) 670,000 Shares held by Wexford Catalyst Investors LLC, (e) 260,000 Shares held by Debello Investors LLC. The right to acquire Shares includes (x) 127,250 Shares issuable upon exercise of a warrant held by Valentis
(the
Valentis Warrant
) and (y) options to purchase 2,866 Shares, which were initially issued to Mr. Joseph Jacobs and assigned by him to Wexford, that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of
September 1, 2010. Wexford is the manager or investment manager to the Wexford Entities and as such, may be deemed to beneficially own all the Shares that are owned by the Wexford Entities. Mr. Jacobs, as a managing member of Wexford, may
be deemed to beneficially own all the Shares that are owned by the Wexford Entities. Wexford and Mr. Jacobs disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities owned by the Wexford Entities, except in Mr. Jacobs case, to the extent of his
direct interest in each of the members of the Wexford Entities. Mr. Kobler may be deemed to have an indirect ownership interest in the Wexford Entities through his agreement with the Wexford Entities. Mr. Kobler disclaims beneficial
ownership of these Shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
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(3)
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Mr. Kobler disclaims beneficial ownership of the 21,483,222 Shares outstanding, which are owned by the Wexford Entities, except to the extent of his pecuniary
interest therein. The right to acquire Shares includes (a) 222,033 Shares that are subject to options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September 1, 2010 and (b) 127,250 Shares relating to the Valentis
Warrant of which Mr. Kobler disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The entities affiliated with Wexford will be entitled to certain rights with respect to registration of 21,483,226 Shares.
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(4)
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Mr. Cummings right to acquire Shares includes (a) 375 unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on November 7, 2010 and (b) 158,902
Shares subject to options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September 1, 2010. Mr. Cumming will be entitled to certain rights with respect to registration of 1,099,428 Shares.
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(5)
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Ms. Mosiers right to acquire Shares includes (a) 1,125 unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on November 7, 2010, (b) 750
unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on November 7, 2011, (c) 750 unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on November 7, 2012, (d) 10,000 unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on
May 1, 2011 and (e) 9,236 Shares subject to options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September 1, 2010.
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(6)
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Mr. Abraham will be entitled to certain rights with respect to registration of 3,750 Shares. The right to acquire Shares includes 17,200 Shares subject to options
that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September 1, 2010.
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Mr. Jacobs is a managing member of Wexford and of certain affiliates of the Wexford Entities. Wexford is an advisor or sub-advisor to the investment funds that
indirectly own or control the Wexford Entities. Mr. Jacobs disclaims beneficial ownership of the 21,483,226 Shares owned by the Wexford Entities and the Shares relating to the Valentis Warrant except to the extent of his pecuniary interest
therein. In addition, Mr. Jacobs has assigned to Wexford the option to purchase 2,866 Shares.
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Mr. Maginns right to acquire Shares includes 5,894 Shares subject to options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of
September 1, 2010.
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(9)
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Mr. Plaumanns right to acquire Shares includes 8,599 Shares subject to options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of
September 1, 2010.
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Mr. Slaters right to acquire Shares includes 11,788 Shares subject to options that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of
September 1, 2010.
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Mr. Lubys right to acquire Shares includes (a) 250 unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on November 7, 2010, (b) 3,000
unvested restricted stock units that will vest in equal increments on March 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013, (c) 6,000 unvested restricted stock units that will fully vest on May 1, 2011 and (d) 48,000 shares subject to options that are
immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of September 1, 2010.
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Please see the Schedule 14D-9
under Arrangements with Current Executive Officers and Directors of the CompanyTreatment of Equity in the Merger for additional information concerning the stock options and restricted stock units held by the named executives and
the members of the Company Board as of September 1, 2010, including the approximate value of such awards assuming that the Offer expires and the Shares are paid for as of October 1, 2010.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
The following table summarizes compensation for the individuals who served as the Companys Chief Executive Officer during fiscal
year 2009, the Companys Chief Financial Officer for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and the Companys Vice PresidentContracts and Legal during fiscal year 2010 (collectively, the Companys named
executive officers).
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Name and Principal Position
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Year
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Salary
($)
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Bonus
($)
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Stock
Awards
($)
(1)
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Option
Awards
($)
(1)
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All Other
Compensation
($)
(2)
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Total
($)
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Hans C. Kobler
(3)
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2009
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$
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424,263
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$
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50,000
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$
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$
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585,126
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(4)
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$
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3,767
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$
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1,063,156
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Executive Chairman, Former President and Chief Executive Officer
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2008
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|
|
450,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
8,328
|
|
|
458,328
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2007
|
|
|
324,230
|
|
|
127,500
|
|
|
1,162,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,290
|
|
|
1,622,020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colin J. Cumming
(6)
|
|
2009
|
|
|
316,506
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
622,623
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(4)
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|
28,072
|
|
|
1,067,201
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Former Chief Technology Officer and PresidentDetection
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|
2008
|
|
|
239,583
|
|
|
62,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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7,672
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|
|
309,755
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2007
|
|
|
197,024
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
109,919
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,297
|
|
|
415,240
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deborah D. Mosier
|
|
2009
|
|
|
247,275
|
|
|
70,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
2,332
|
|
|
319,607
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
2008
|
|
|
235,577
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
24,270
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,742
|
|
|
291,589
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|
2007
|
|
|
175,673
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|
|
20,000
|
|
|
722,200
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,004
|
|
|
922,877
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
James H.
Luby
(9)
|
|
2009
|
|
|
151,000
|
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
16,360
|
|
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
3,179
|
|
|
250,539
|
Vice PresidentContracts and Legal
|
|
2008
|
|
|
151,000
|
|
|
45,000
|
|
|
76,498
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,468
|
|
|
278,966
|
|
2007
|
|
|
145,000
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
45,100
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5,084
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255,184
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(1)
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Amounts reflect the aggregate fair market value of the awards on the grant date in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The assumptions made in determining this value
are described in Note 8 to the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
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(2)
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Amounts represent actual cash expenses incurred by the Company.
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(3)
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Mr. Kobler served as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer from its inception until April 17, 2009, at which time he resigned from these
positions and was appointed the Companys Executive Chairman.
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(4)
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Includes the incremental fair value of the options received pursuant to the option exchange offer, which closed on September 8, 2009, computed in accordance with
FASB ASC Topic 718.
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(5)
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Amounts presented for 2009 include $3,228 in matching 401(k) contributions and $539 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Kobler. Amounts presented for
2008 include $7,788 in matching 401(k) contributions and $540 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Kobler. Amounts presented for 2007 include $7,750 in matching 401(k) contributions and $540 in life insurance premiums for the
benefit of Mr. Kobler.
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(6)
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Mr. Cumming served as the Companys Chief Technology Officer since 2006 and PresidentDetection since 2005. On April 17, 2009, Mr. Cumming was
appointed to serve as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cumming has served as a member of the Company Board since 2005.
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(7)
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Amounts presented for 2009 include $22,000 paid in lieu of future life insurance premiums to be paid by the Company, $3,750 in matching 401(k) contributions and $2,322
in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Cumming. Amounts presented for 2008 include $7,188 in matching 401(k) contributions and $484 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Cumming. Amounts presented for 2007 include
$8,222 in matching 401(k) contributions and $75 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Cumming.
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(8)
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Amounts presented for 2009 include $1,793 in matching 401(k) contributions and $539 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Ms. Mosier. Amounts presented for
2008 include $6,202 in matching 401(k) contributions and $540 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Ms. Mosier. Amounts presented for 2007 include $4,644 in matching 401(k) contributions and $360 in life insurance premiums for the
benefit of Ms. Mosier.
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(9)
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Amounts presented for 2009 include $2,483 in matching 401(k) contributions and $696 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Luby. Amounts presented for
2008 include $6,323 in matching 401(k) contributions and $145 in life insurance premiums for the benefit of Mr. Luby. Amounts presented for 2007 include $5,084 in matching 401(k) contributions and $0 in life insurance premiums for the benefit
of Mr. Luby.
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Mr. Lubys annual base salary was increased to $175,000 for 2010.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table sets forth certain information about the equity awards the Company has made to its named executive officers which are
outstanding as of December 31, 2009. All numbers representing options reflect the effect of the Companys option exchange offer which closed on September 8, 2009.
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Option Awards
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Stock Awards
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Name
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Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
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Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Unexercisable
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Option
Exercise
Price
($)
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Option
Expiration
Date
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Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock
That Have
Not
Vested (#)
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Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock
That Have
Not
Vested
($)
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Hans C. Kobler
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19,594
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293,906
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(1)
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$
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5.00
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4/14/09
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127,250
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$
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5.36
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2/3/16
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Colin J. Cumming
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65,625
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284,375
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(2)
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$
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5.00
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4/14/19
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20,360
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5.36
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10/11/15
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375
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(3)
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$
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3,570
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Deborah D. Mosier
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1,200
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$
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3.50
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4/1/15
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6,000
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$
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3.50
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11/21/14
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2,036
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$
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5.36
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10/11/15
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375
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(3)
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$
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3,570
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2,250
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(4)
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$
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21,420
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James H. Luby
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24,000
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$
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2.00
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12/19/13
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24,000
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$
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3.50
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4/1/15
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250
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(3)
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$
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2,380
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4,016
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(5)
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$
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38,232
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4,000
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(6)
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$
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38,080
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(1)
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Mr. Koblers options granted on April 17, 2009 vest monthly through April 30, 2013.
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(2)
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Mr. Cummings options granted on April 17, 2009 vest monthly through March 31, 2013.
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(3)
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Mr. Cummings, Ms. Mosiers and Mr. Lubys restricted stock units granted on November 7, 2007 vest on November 7, 2010.
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(4)
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Ms. Mosiers restricted stock units granted on November 7, 2008 vest in equal increments on November 7, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
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(5)
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Mr. Lubys restricted stock units granted on March 10, 2008 vest on March 10, 2010.
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(6)
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Mr. Lubys restricted stock units granted on April 14, 2009 vest in equal increments on March 31, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
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On March 2, 2010, the Company Board approved a key employee retention program whereby
key employees of the Company, including executive officers other than Messrs. Cumming and Kobler, received key employee retention program awards (the
KERP Awards
) in the form of restricted stock units granted under the 2007 Equity
Incentive Plan. These awards are intended to retain the Companys employees who are key contributors to the ongoing business and to serve as retention package in connection with the transaction. Generally, the KERP Awards vest on the first
anniversary of the date of grant, except that certain KERP Awards have a vesting schedule pursuant to which 67% of the units vest on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 33% vest on the eighteenth month anniversary of the grant
date, and certain other KERP Awards vest over a two or three year period with equal vesting at the conclusion of each 12-month period. In the event that the employee is not offered employment in connection with a change of control transaction on the
same economic terms as in the employees employment agreement, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the employment agreement for the employee to terminate, all restricted stock units will vest as of the
closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that the employee is offered, but does not accept, a comparable offer and such failure to accept is not for a good reason, then all unvested restricted stock units will cease to vest as
of the closing date of the change of control transaction, and any unvested restricted stock units will be immediately forfeited. In the event that in connection with a change of control transaction the employee is offered and accepts continued
employment on the same economic terms, all restricted stock units will continue with the original vesting dates as provided in the KERP Award agreement, provided that if the employee is terminated without cause or terminates for good reason at or
prior to the final vesting date, all unvested restricted stock units will vest effective as of such date of termination. The KERP Awards are being assumed by Parent and will be settled in shares of Parent common stock when they vest on the same
basis as applies to other restricted stock units of the Company assumed by Parent. Please see the Schedule 14D-9 under Arrangements with Current Executive Officers and Directors of the CompanyQuantification of Potential
PaymentsKERP Payments for the number of restricted stock units granted and the estimated value of the KERP Awards held by the named executive officers.
Activities of the Company Board Related to the Offer and Merger
Contingent upon the completion of the Offer, the following named executive officers will receive a transaction bonus, as follows:
Mr. Kobler: $200,000; Ms. Mosier: $50,000 and Mr. Luby: $50,000. In addition, contingent upon the completion of the Offer, 11 employees who are not executive officers will receive transaction bonuses totaling in the aggregate
$119,000.
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control
The Company has entered into agreements and maintains certain plans that will require it to provide compensation to certain named
executive officers in the event of a termination of employment or a termination due to a change of control of the Company. The following describes these potential payments to the Companys named executive officers.
Please see the Schedule 14D-9 under Arrangements with Current Executive Officers and Directors of the CompanyCompensation
Arrangements with Executive Officers and Arrangements with Current Executive Officers and Directors of the CompanyQuantification of Potential PaymentsCash Severance for estimates of the amounts that would be payable to
the named executive officers in the event of a qualified termination in connection wit the consummation of transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
Hans C. Kobler
On April 17, 2009, the Company amended and extended its employment agreement with Hans Kobler, the Companys Executive Chairman,
through April 30, 2013. Mr. Koblers employment is at-will, and either the Company or Mr. Kobler may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Mr. Koblers extended employment agreement, the
Company agreed to pay Mr. Kobler an annual base salary of $450,000
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through September 30, 2009 and thereafter an annual base salary of $350,000 through April 30, 2013, with annual bonus amounts to be determined by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to
the extended agreement Mr. Kobler received a non-qualified stock option to purchase 313,500 Shares at an exercise price of $5.00 per Share, subject to monthly vesting in 43 equal installments beginning on October 31, 2009, and
Mr. Kobler retained his previously granted 100,000 restricted stock units, all of which have since vested. In the event that in connection with a change of control Mr. Kobler is not offered continued employment on the same economic terms,
or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the extended agreement for him to terminate his employment, all unvested options held by Mr. Kobler shall be vested as of the closing date of the change of control
transaction. In the event that in connection with a change of control Mr. Kobler is offered and accepts continued employment on the same economic terms, all unvested options and restricted stock units shall vest on the earlier to occur of his
subsequent termination without cause or the first anniversary of the change of control date. Upon termination of Mr. Koblers employment, he will be entitled to receive (i) any base salary earned but unpaid through the date of his
termination, and (ii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits he is due through the date of his termination. If the Company terminates Mr. Koblers employment without cause or for reasons other than death or
disability, or if Mr. Kobler resigns for good reason, including due to a change of control pursuant to which he is not provided a comparable offer, he will be entitled to receive payment of his otherwise applicable base salary until the earlier
of six months following termination or April 30, 2013. Mr. Kobler will receive such payments only if he (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply with the provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment,
Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to the Company.
Colin J. Cumming
On April 17, 2009, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Colin Cumming, the President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company, for the period through April 30, 2013. Mr. Cummings employment is at-will, and either the Company or Mr. Cumming may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Mr. Cummings new
employment agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Cumming an annual base salary of $350,000 through September 30, 2009; provided that if Mr. Kobler ceases to perform the duties of Executive Chairman and Mr. Cumming assumes
those responsibilities, Mr. Cummings annual base salary shall be increased to $400,000. In addition to his base annual salary, beginning in 2009, Mr. Cumming will receive $22,000 per year to defray the cost of a life insurance policy
previously paid by the Company. Any annual bonus amounts that may be awarded to Mr. Cumming shall be determined by the Compensation Committee. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Cumming received a grant of non-qualified stock
options to purchase 350,000 Shares at an exercise price of $5.00 per share, subject to monthly vesting in 48 equal installments beginning April 17, 2009 through April 30, 2013. In the event that in connection with a change of control
Mr. Cumming is not offered continued employment on the same economic terms, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the extended agreement for him to terminate his employment, all unvested options and
restricted stock units held by Mr. Cumming shall be vested as of the closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that in connection with a change of control Mr. Cumming is offered and accepts continued employment on the
same economic terms, all unvested options and restricted stock units shall vest on the earlier to occur of his subsequent termination without cause or the first anniversary of the change of control date. Upon termination of Mr. Cummings
employment, he will be entitled to receive (i) any base salary earned but unpaid through the date of his termination, and (ii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits he is due through the date of his termination.
If the Company terminates Mr. Cummings employment without cause or for reasons other than death or disability, or if Mr. Cumming resigns for good reason including due to a change of control pursuant to which he is not provided a
comparable offer, he will be entitled to receive payment of his otherwise applicable base salary until the earlier of six months following termination or April 30, 2013. Mr. Cumming will receive such payments only if he (i) agrees to
continue to be bound by and comply with the provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment, Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release
in a form acceptable to the Company.
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Deborah D. Mosier
On April 20, 2009, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Deborah Mosier, the Chief Financial Officer, for the period
through April 30, 2013. Ms. Mosiers employment is at-will, and either the Company or Ms. Mosier may terminate her employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Ms. Mosiers employment agreement, the Company
agreed to pay Ms. Mosier an annual base salary of $250,000 through April 30, 2013, with annual bonus amounts to be determined by the Compensation Committee. In the event that in connection with a change of control Ms. Mosier is not
offered continued employment on the same economic terms, or is offered employment but the terms would provide good reason as defined in the extended agreement for her to terminate her employment, all unvested options and restricted stock units held
by Ms. Mosier shall be vested as of the closing date of the change of control transaction. In the event that in connection with a change of control Ms. Mosier is offered and accepts continued employment on the same economic terms, all
unvested options and restricted stock units shall vest on the earlier to occur of her subsequent termination without cause or the first anniversary of the change of control date. Upon termination of Ms. Mosiers employment, she will be
entitled to receive (i) any base salary earned but unpaid through the date of her termination, and (ii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits she is due through the date of her termination. If the Company
terminates Ms. Mosiers employment without cause or for reasons other than death or disability, or if Ms. Mosier resigns for good reason including due to a change of control pursuant to which she is not provided a comparable offer,
she will be entitled to receive payment of her base salary until the earlier of six months following termination or April 30, 2013. Ms. Mosier will receive such payments only if she (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply
with the provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment, Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and (ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to the
Company.
James H. Luby
On August 24, 2005, Nomadics entered into an employment agreement with James Luby, the Chief Operating Officer of Nomadics.
Mr. Lubys employment is at-will, and either Nomadics or Mr. Luby may terminate his employment at any time and for any reason. Pursuant to Mr. Lubys employment agreement, Nomadics agreed to pay Mr. Luby an annual
salary and bonus in amounts to be determined annually by the Company Board or the Compensation Committee. Mr. Lubys current annual salary is $175,000. Upon termination of Mr. Lubys employment, he will be entitled to receive
(i) his base salary earned but unpaid through the date of his termination, (ii) any accrued but unpaid bonus and (iii) all accrued vacation, expense reimbursements and other benefits he is due through the date of his termination (the
Accrued Obligations
). If Nomadics terminates Mr. Lubys employment without cause or for reasons other than death or disability, he will be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations and continuing payments of his base
salary for twelve months provided that Nomadics may, in its discretion, reduce the severance pay period in which case the length of Mr. Lubys non competition period will be commensurately shortened; provided, further, the period during
which he is to receive severance payments will never be reduced to a term of less than six months. Upon a qualifying termination, Mr. Lubys stock options will become fully vested as of the termination date. Mr. Luby will receive
severance payments only if he (i) agrees to continue to be bound by and comply with the provisions of the Companys standard At-Will Employment, Confidential Information, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement and
(ii) executes and does not revoke a full general release in a form acceptable to Nomadics.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transaction Policy
All related party transactions are reviewed by management and those that are material are reviewed by the Company Board, in accordance
with the Companys informal, non-documented policy. The Company Board has delegated to the Audit Committee the responsibility to review and approve in advance any related party transactions.
Wexford and Related Entities
Wexford is the manager or investment manager to the Wexford Entities, each of which holds Shares or rights to acquire Shares. The Wexford
Entities beneficially own 61.8% of the outstanding Shares. In addition, Valentis holds the Valentis Warrant to purchase 127,250 Shares. The Wexford Entities, in turn, are directly or indirectly owned by a series of private investment funds (the
Wexford Funds) sponsored and controlled by Wexford. Wexford has discretionary control over and the authority to vote the Shares owned by the Wexford Entities.
DP1 and Valentis each directly hold more than five percent of the Shares. Joseph Jacobs, a member of the Company Board, is a managing
member of Wexford, which is the manager or investment manager to each of the Wexford Entities. Hans Kobler, the Executive Chairman of the Company Board and the Companys former President and Chief Executive Officer, has an indirect ownership
interest in DP1 and Valentis through an affiliate of DP1, but otherwise disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares held by DP1. This ownership interest is described under the caption Principal Stockholders. Mr. Kobler serves on
the investment advisory committee of Digital Power Capital, LLC, which is indirectly the Companys largest stockholder and an affiliate of Wexford VI Advisors LLC, an affiliate of DP1 and Valentis. Mr. Kobler also has a contractual
relationship with certain Wexford Entities pursuant to which Mr. Kobler will receive a payment to be determined based on, in each case, five percent of the net profits in excess of a preferred return realized by the Wexford Entities from
certain investments made by them, including their investments in the Company. Given that the Offer Price and the Merger Consideration are below the minimum consideration specified in Mr. Koblers arrangement with the Wexford Entities,
Mr. Kobler will not be entitled to receive any payment under such arrangement in connection with any profits the Wexford Entities may realize in connection with the sale of their Shares in the Offer or the Merger. Mr. Kobler has neither
investment nor voting authority over the Shares owned by the Wexford Entities.
Pursuant to his extended employment agreement,
Mr. Kobler may devote up to five percent of his time to performing investment advisory and oversight services to Wexford and/or DP1.
Concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Company and Valentis entered into a Warrant Cancellation Agreement pursuant
to which Valentis has agreed that the Valentis Warrant will be cancelled and Valentis will receive a cash payment equal to the product of (i) the excess of the Merger Consideration over the exercise price per Share of such warrant, multiplied
by (ii) 127,250 Shares
Securities Issued to Insiders
As described above, DP1 is a holder of more than five percent of the Shares. In addition, Joseph Jacobs, a member of the Company Board, is
a member of certain affiliates of DP1 that own or control DP1. Hans Kobler, the Companys Executive Chairman, has an indirect ownership interest in DP1 through an affiliate of DP1, but otherwise disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares held
by DP1.
Administrative Services Agreement with Wexford
The Company has entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with Wexford under which we may request certain legal, accounting, back
office and other services. The Company is obligated to reimburse Wexford for all of its direct and indirect costs allocated to the performance of its duties and services under the
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agreement. The Company incurred general and administrative expenses of $0.1 million and $0.1 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively, pursuant to the agreement. Either party may terminate specific
services or the agreement upon written notice to the other party. Wexford is the investment advisor or sub-advisor to investment funds that indirectly own and control DP1 and Valentis, which are holders of more than five percent of the Shares.
Joseph Jacobs, a member of the Company Board, is a managing member of Wexford and of certain affiliates of DP1, Valentis,
Valentis Investors LLC, Wexford Spectrum Investors LLC, Wexford Catalyst Investors LLC and Debello Investors LLC that own or control DP1, Valentis, Valentis Investors LLC, Wexford Spectrum Investors LLC, Wexford Catalyst Investors LLC and Debello
Investors LLC.
Concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Company and Wexford entered into a Termination of
Administrative Services Agreement pursuant to which the Administrative Services Agreement between them will be terminated at the Effective Time with no payment made by either party apart from any then accrued but unpaid reimbursements due to
Wexford.
Indemnification Agreements
The Company has entered into an indemnification agreement with each of its directors and officers. The indemnification agreements and the
Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws require the Company to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
Investors Rights Agreement
Pursuant to an Investors Rights Agreement, certain holders of the Companys stock are entitled to registration and certain
other rights with respect to the Shares. DP1 and Valentis, which directly hold more than five percent of the Shares, have registration rights. Joseph Jacobs, a member of the Company Board, is a managing member of Wexford, which is the manager or
investment manager to the Wexford Entities. Mr. Cumming, an officer and member of the Company Board, is an individual stockholder and has registration rights.
Hamilton Green & Company, Ltd
The Company provides its employees health insurance as an employee benefit. The Companys insurance broker is Hamilton
Green & Company, Ltd. The president and principal stockholder of Hamilton Green & Company, Ltd is Susan Jacobs, the sister of Joseph M. Jacobs, the Companys director. While the Company is uncertain as to the total commissions
paid to Hamilton Green & Company, Ltd. by the insurance companies, the Company has paid premiums of approximately $5.0 million each year to the insurance companies.
Patton Boggs LLP
In
August 2010, the Company retained the law firm, Patton Boggs LLP, to advise in connection with certain matters related to international commercial laws. Rodney Slater, one of the Companys directors, is a partner at Patton Boggs. The Company
has not yet been billed for Patton Boggs work as of the date of this Information Statement.
Related Employees
Bruce Cumming is the brother of Colin J. Cumming. Bruce Cumming is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Company with total
annual compensation valued at $123,100 for 2009.
Tom Luby is the brother of James H. Luby. Tom Luby is the Northeast Vice
President of Sales, Professional Engineer for Engius, a majority owned subsidiary of Nomadics, with an annual compensation of $141,561 for 2009.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Delaware Litigation
On
August 18, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company, the individual members of the Company Board, Parent and Purchaser in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the
Sloan
Complaint
). In the Sloan Complaint, captioned
Sloan v. ICx Technologies, Inc., et al.
, C.A. No. 5743-VCL, plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the members of the Company Board breached their fiduciary duties by allegedly
agreeing to sell the Company for inadequate consideration and allegedly engineering the Offer and the Merger to benefit themselves and/or the other defendants without regard for the Companys public stockholders. Plaintiff further alleges that
Parent and Purchaser aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring the action is properly maintainable as a class action; (ii) temporarily and permanently enjoining consummation
of the Offer and the Merger; (iii) to the extent the Offer and the Merger are consummated, rescinding the Offer and the Merger and awarding rescissory damages; (iv) awarding plaintiff costs, including reasonable attorneys fees; and
(v) granting such other relief as the court deems just and proper. The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Sloan Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(C) to the Schedule 14D-9 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
On August 30, 2010, the Company and the members of the Company Board filed an answer in response to the Sloan
Complaint.
On August 27, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company and the
individual members of the Company Board, the Wexford Parties, Parent and Purchaser in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the
Dobbs Complaint
). In the Dobbs Complaint, captioned
Dobbs v. ICx Technologies, Inc., et
al
., C.A. No. 5769-VCL, plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the Company Board members breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing to and/or approving the Merger Agreement, the Offer, the Top-Up Option and the Merger. Plaintiff
further alleges that Purchaser and Parent aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring the action is properly maintainable as a class action; (ii) declaring that the members of
the Company Board have breached their fiduciary duties, (iii) declaring that the Company and Parent have aided and abetted those breaches of fiduciary duties, (iv) enjoining consummation of the Tender Offer, Top-Up Option, and Merger,
(v) declaring that the Top-Up Option may not be validly exercised under Delaware law or alternatively a declaration as to the interpretation, application, enforcement and validity of the Companys and Parents agreement on the
treatment of the Top-Up Shares in an appraisal proceeding as described in the Merger Agreement, (vi) awarding plaintiff and the class appropriate damages plus pre- and post-judgment interest, (vii) awarding plaintiff the cost and
disbursements of the action, including reasonably attorneys and experts fees, and (viii) granting such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the Dobbs Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(D) to the Schedule 14D-9 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On
August 30, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company, the individual members of the Company Board, Parent and Purchaser in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the
Reust
Complaint
). In the Reust Complaint, captioned Reust v. Cumming, et al., C.A. No. 5771-VCL, plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the members of the Company Board breached their fiduciary duties by allegedly failing to engage in
an honest and fair sale process and by failing to maximize value for the Companys stockholders. Plaintiff further alleges that Parent and the Company aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. Plaintiff seeks judicial action:
(i) declaring the action is properly maintainable as a class action and certifying plaintiff as the class representative and his counsel as class counsel; (ii) temporarily and permanently enjoining the Offer; (iii) to the extent the
Offer and the Merger are consummated, rescinding the transactions and awarding rescissory damages; (iv) directing that defendants account to plaintiff and the other members of the class for all damages caused by them and account for all profits
and any special benefits obtained as a result of their breaches of their fiduciary duties; (v) awarding plaintiff costs, including reasonable attorneys and experts fees; and (vi) granting such other relief as the court deems
just and proper. The foregoing summary
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is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Reust Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(E) to the Schedule 14D-9 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On September 1, 2010, the plaintiffs in the three actions in Delaware summarized above indicated that they intend to seek
consolidation of those actions.
Other Litigation
On August 23, 2010, a putative stockholder class action complaint was filed against the Company and the individual members of the
Company Board in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the
Jackrel Complaint
). In the Jackrel Complaint, captioned
Jackrel v. ICx Technologies, Inc., et al
., C.A. No. 1:10CV941,
Plaintiff alleges, among other things, that the members of the Company Board breached their fiduciary duties by allegedly failing to: (i) properly value the Company, (ii) take steps to maximize the value of the Company to its public
stockholders and (iii) agreeing to terms in the Merger Agreement that favor Parent and themselves and deter alternative bids. Plaintiff further alleges that the Company aided and abetted the directors in their alleged breaches of their
fiduciary duties. Plaintiff seeks judicial action: (i) declaring that the Merger Agreement was entered into in breach of the directors fiduciary duties and is therefore unlawful and unenforceable, (ii) enjoining consummation of the
Offer and the Merger unless and until the Company adopts and implements a procedure or process to obtain a merger agreement providing the best possible terms for stockholders; (iii) to the extent already implemented, rescinding the Merger
Agreement or any of its terms, including the no solicitation clause, the Top-Up Option, the termination fee and the Tender Agreement, (iv) enjoining consummation of the Offer and the Merger unless and until curative disclosures are
made to the Companys stockholders, (v) awarding costs and disbursements of the action, including reasonably attorneys and experts fees, and (vi) granting such other relief as the court deems just and proper. The foregoing
summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Jackrel Complaint, which is filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(F) to the Schedule 14D-9 and is incorporated herein by reference.
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee of the Company Board is responsible for monitoring the integrity of the Companys consolidated financial
statements, the Companys systems of internal controls and the independence and performance of the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee is comprised of three non-employee Directors. Each of Messrs. Plaumann and
Maginn and Secretary Abraham are independent Directors as defined in Section 10A(m) of the Exchange Act, and Rule 10A-3 promulgated thereunder, and by the listing rules of the NASDAQ. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a written charter
approved by the Company Board. The charter is subject to review annually. The Company Board has determined that Mr. Plaumann qualifies as the audit committee financial expert for purposes of regulations of the SEC. A copy of the
charter is available for review on the Companys website at
www.icxt.com
.
The Companys management is
responsible for the financial reporting process, including the system of internal controls, and for the preparation, presentation and integrity of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Companys independent registered public accounting firm is accountable to the Audit Committee and is responsible for performing an independent audit of those consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). The independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for expressing an opinion as to the conformity of the Companys consolidated statements with generally accepted accounting
principles. The Audit Committee acts in an oversight capacity and its responsibility is to monitor and review these processes. The Audit Committee selects, hires and evaluates the independent registered public accounting firm. In its oversight role
the Audit Committee relies, without independent verification, on managements representation that the Companys consolidated financial statements have been prepared with integrity and objectivity and in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles, and on the report of the Companys
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independent registered public accounting firm, Grant Thornton LLP, with respect to the Companys consolidated financial statements. During 2009, the Audit Committee met separately from the
full Company Board a total of six times.
The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited consolidated financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, with management and representatives of Grant Thornton LLP, including a discussion of the quality, not simply the acceptability, of the accounting principles used and the reasonableness of
significant judgments made by management. The Audit Committee also discussed with representatives of Grant Thornton LLP the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61 (SAS 61) and related amendments (Codification
of Statements on Auditing Standards, AU § 380), as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in Rule 3200T. This standard requires the Companys independent registered public accounting firm to provide the Audit Committee
with additional information regarding the scope and results of their audit of the Companys consolidated financial statements with respect to:
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The Audit Committee discussed with Grant Thornton LLP their independence. Grant Thornton LLP provided the Audit Committee with the
written disclosures and the letter required by the applicable standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, to the effect that, in their professional judgment, Grant Thornton LLP is independent of the Company within the meaning of the
federal securities laws.
Based on these reviews and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Company Board, and
the Company Board approved, that the audited consolidated financial statements be included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, for filing with the SEC.
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