ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors;Appointment of Certain Officers
On August 17, 2009, the Company announced the appointment of Donald Michael
Harlan, Jr. to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of the Company.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Harlan, 52, served as Chief Executive Officer of
Nomad Innovations, LLC, a business developing turnkey wireless broadband
systems. In addition, Mr. Harlan was formerly President and Chief Operating
Officer of Conforma Clad, Inc., a manufacturer of high performance industrial
wear protection. Mr. Harlan was also previously employed by AlliedSignal Inc.,
and McKinsey & Company, Inc.
In connection with the appointment, the Company entered into an employment
agreement with Mr. Harlan effective August 17, 2009. The agreement provides for
an annual base salary of $260,000, which will be reviewed annually by the board
of directors, and for a minimum bonus of $78,000 for the Company's current
fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. The agreement provides that 15% of the bonus
will be paid in common stock of the Company. Mr. Harlan will also receive an
option to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock at the closing
price on the date immediately preceding the effective date of his employment
agreement, with one-third of the option grant becoming exercisable on each of
the first, second and third anniversaries of his employment agreement; the term
of the option is 10 years, subject to earlier termination in the event of
certain conditions. Mr. Harlan will also be eligible to participate in the
Company's incentive and benefit plans under the same terms and conditions
applicable to other executives of the Company.
If Mr. Harlan's employment is terminated by the Company without cause at any
time within the first two years of employment, he will be entitled to receive
severance pay equal to one year's base salary, exclusive of bonuses, and the
continuation of employee benefits for a period of one year. In the event of a
change in control and termination or resignation for good reason in connection
therewith within 24 months of the change in control, Mr. Harlan will be entitled
to receive a cash payment equal to two years' base salary and the average of any
bonuses for two years. In addition, the vesting of all stock options and
restricted shares granted would accelerate upon a change in control.
Reference is made to the Company's press release, dated August 17, 2009 and
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, the subject of which is the
appointment of Mr. Harlan as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None
(c) Shell Company Transactions. Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release of the Company dated August 17, 2009.
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