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MANITOWOC CO INC — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2010
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. 2400 South 44 th Street P.O. Box 66 Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 (920) 684-4410
March 25, 2010
Dear Shareholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. which will be held at the Holiday Inn Manitowoc, located at 4601 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. (CDT).
As set forth in the enclosed proxy materials, the following matters of business are scheduled to be acted upon at the meeting:
| 1. | The election of three directors. |
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| 2. | The approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. |
| 3. | The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| LLP as the Companys independent registered public | |
| accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, | |
| 2010. | |
| 4. | Such other business as may properly come before the annual |
| meeting. |
The Board of Directors of the Company recommends a vote FOR election of the three directors named in the enclosed proxy materials, each of whom will serve a term expiring at the annual meeting of the shareholders in 2013; FOR the approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan; and FOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.
Whether or not you are able to attend the 2010 Annual Meeting, we welcome your questions and comments about the Company. To make the best use of time at the meeting, we would appreciate receiving your questions or comments, in writing, in advance of the meeting, so they can be answered as completely as possible at the meeting. If you wish to make a comment or ask a question in writing, we would appreciate receiving it by April 26, 2010.
It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. You should have already received an Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting with instructions on how to access the proxy materials and vote. As indicated in that notice, you may view the proxy materials online at www.proxydocs.com/mtw and you may also access and complete the proxy card online at www.proxypush.com/mtw . Or if you prefer you may obtain a copy of the proxy materials, free of charge, including a hard copy of the proxy card, through the website www.investorelections.com/mtw , by phone at 1-866-648-8133, or by email at [email protected].
To help us plan for the meeting, please mark your proxy card telling us if you will be attending personally.
Sincerely,
Glen E. Tellock Chairman and CEO
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. 2400 South 44 th Street P.O. Box 66 Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 (920) 684-4410
March 25, 2010
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The Proxy Statement and annual report to shareholders are available at www.proxydocs.com/mtw.
If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before April 26, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.
To the Shareholders of THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. will be held as follows:
| Meeting date: | Tuesday, May 4, 2010 |
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| Meeting time: | 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time |
| Meeting place: | Holiday Inn, 4601 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220 |
| Materials available: | Proxy Statement, Proxy Card and Annual Report |
| View Materials: | www.proxydocs.com/mtw |
| Request materials: | Internet: www.investorelections.com/mtw |
| Phone: 1-866-648-8133 | |
| Email: [email protected] |
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. will be held for the following purposes:
| 1. | To elect three directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., all as
set forth and described in the accompanying Proxy Statement. |
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| 2. | To approve the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. |
| 3. | To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as the
Companys independent registered public accounting firm for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. |
| 4. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the
Annual Meeting. |
Shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 26, 2010, are cordially invited to attend, and are entitled to vote at, the Annual Meeting. However, whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting in person, you are requested to properly complete the proxy card online at www.proxypush.com/mtw or to obtain, complete, date, sign, and promptly return a hard copy of the proxy card, which can be obtained by request through the website, toll free number or the email address noted above.
By Order of the Board of Directors
MAURICE D. JONES
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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| Solicitation and Voting | 1 |
| Proposals Requiring Your Vote | 2 |
| Proposal 1 Election of | |
| Directors | 2 |
| Proposal 2 Approval of the 2003 | |
| Incentive Stock and Awards Plan | 6 |
| Proposal 3 Ratification of the | |
| Appointment of PWC | 14 |
| Governance of the Board and its Committees | 15 |
| Corporate Governance Committee Report | 18 |
| Audit Committee Report | 20 |
| Equity Compensation Plans | 21 |
| Ownership of Securities | 22 |
| Non-Employee Director Compensation | 26 |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis and | |
| Compensation Committee Report | 27 |
| Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 27 |
| Compensation Committee Report | 34 |
| Executive Compensation | 36 |
| Miscellaneous | 45 |
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PROXY STATEMENT
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. 2400 South 44 th Street P.O. Box 66 Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066 (920) 684-4410
SOLICITATION AND VOTING
This Proxy Statement is furnished by the Board of Directors (the Board of Directors) of The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (referred to in this Proxy Statement as we or the Company), to the shareholders of the Company in connection with a solicitation of proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held at 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Holiday Inn Manitowoc, located at 4601 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220, and at any and all adjournments thereof. This Proxy Statement and the accompanying materials are being provided to shareholders on or about March 25, 2010.
On February 26, 2010, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, there were outstanding 131,291,522 shares of Company Common Stock, $0.0l par value per share (the Common Stock). Each share outstanding on the record date is entitled to one vote on all matters presented at the meeting.
Any shareholder entitled to vote may vote in person or by duly executed proxy. Shareholders of record will have the option to vote by written proxy or electronically via either the Internet or a touch-tone telephone. Proxy voting through electronic means is valid under Wisconsin law, and the Company is offering electronic services both as a convenience to its shareholders and as a step towards reducing costs. Shareholders not wishing to utilize electronic voting methods may continue to cast votes by returning their signed and dated proxy card.
For this years Annual Meeting, the Company has elected to use the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Notice and Access model for distribution of proxy materials. Accordingly, all proxy materials for the 2010 Annual Meeting, including this Proxy Statement, are available on the Internet. All shareholders have been separately provided with an Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials. As indicated in that notice, the proxy materials, including this Proxy Statement and the Annual Report to Shareholders, are available online at www.proxydocs.com/mtw. Also as indicated in that notice, if you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request as instructed in that notice on or before April 26, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.
A proxy may be revoked at any time before it is exercised by filing a written notice of revocation with the Secretary of the Company, by delivering a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting. Attendance at the Annual Meeting will not in itself constitute revocation of a proxy. The shares represented by all properly executed unrevoked proxies received in time for the Annual Meeting will be voted as specified on the proxies. Shares held for the accounts of participants in the Company Dividend Reinvestment Plan and The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan (for which the proxies will serve as voting instructions for the shares) will be voted in accordance with the instructions of participants or otherwise in accordance with the terms of those Plans. If no direction is given on a properly executed unrevoked proxy, it will be voted FOR each of the three director nominees, FOR approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, and FOR ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
The cost of soliciting proxies will be borne by the Company. Solicitation will be made principally by distribution via mail and the Internet pursuant to the Notice and Access rules, but also may be made by e-mail, telephone, facsimile, or other means of communication by certain directors, officers, employees, and agents of the Company. The directors, officers, and employees will receive no compensation for these proxy solicitation efforts in addition to their regular compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the solicitation. The Company will request persons holding shares in their names for the benefit of others or in
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the names of their nominees to send proxy material to and obtain proxies from their principals and will reimburse such persons for their expenses in so doing.
To be effective, a matter presented for a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting must be acted upon by a quorum (i.e., a majority of the votes entitled to be cast represented at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy). Abstentions, shares for which authority is withheld to vote for director nominees, and broker non-votes (i.e., proxies from brokers or nominees indicating that such persons have not received instructions from the beneficial owners or other persons entitled to vote shares as to a matter with respect to which the brokers or nominees do not have discretionary power to vote) will be considered present for the purpose of establishing a quorum. Once a share is represented at the Annual Meeting, it is deemed present for quorum purposes throughout the meeting or any adjourned meeting, unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. As a result of new rules applicable to director elections after January 1, 2010, your broker may no longer vote your shares in its discretion in the election of directors; therefore, you must vote your shares if you want them to be counted in the election of directors. However, your broker may vote your shares in its discretion on routine matters such as the ratification of the Companys independent auditors and the re-approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan.
Required Vote
Proposal 1: Election of Directors. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the election at a meeting at which a quorum is present. A plurality means that the individuals who receive the largest number of votes are elected as directors up to the maximum number of directors to be chosen at the election (three at the Annual Meeting). Votes attempted to be cast against a director nominee are not given legal effect and are not counted as votes cast in an election of directors. Any shares not voted, whether by withheld authority, broker non-vote or otherwise, will have no effect on the election of directors except to the extent that the failure to vote for an individual results in another nominee receiving a larger number of votes.
Proposal 2: Approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal by the holders of shares entitled to vote at the meeting is required for approval and ratification of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, provided that a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys Common Stock are voted on the proposal. Assuming that proviso is met, any shares not voted (whether by abstention, broker nonvote or otherwise) have no impact on the vote. Shares of Common Stock as to which holders abstain from voting will be treated as votes against approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan.
Proposal 3: Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal by the holders of shares entitled to vote at the meeting is required for ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, provided that a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys Common Stock are voted on the proposal. Assuming that proviso is met, any shares not voted (whether by broker non-vote or otherwise, except abstentions) have no impact on the vote. Shares of Common Stock as to which holders abstain from voting will be treated as votes against ratification.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote: FOR the election of the three directors named in the proposal; FOR the approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan; and FOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm.
- PROPOSALS REQUIRING YOUR VOTE
PROPOSAL 1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Three directors are to be elected at the Annual Meeting. The names of the nominees to the Board are set forth below, along with additional information regarding each nominee and the other directors continuing in office. If elected, Messrs. Colbert, Krueger and Stift will hold office for a three-year term expiring in the year 2013 (subject to the age 72 limit), or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Pursuant to the Companys
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Corporate Governance Guidelines, when a director reaches the age of 72, he/she will resign from the Board at the first annual meeting held after reaching that age.
The election will be determined by a plurality of the votes duly cast. Shares represented by proxies in the accompanying form will be voted for the election of the nominees listed below, unless a contrary direction is indicated. The three nominees have indicated that they are able and willing to serve as directors. However, if any of the nominees should be unable to serve, an eventuality which management does not contemplate, it is intended that the proxies will vote for the election of such other person or persons as management may recommend.
As also explained in the Corporate Governance Committee Report, in identifying candidates for the Board of Directors, the Corporate Governance Committee considers foremost the qualifications and experience that the Board believes would best suit the Boards needs created by each particular vacancy. As part of the process, the Corporate Governance Committee and the Board endeavor to have a Board comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and life and professional experiences, provided such individuals should all have a high level of management and/or financial experience. In this process, the Board of Directors and the Corporate Governance Committee do not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
A description of the particular experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that led the Board of Directors to conclude that each of the nominees and each of the directors continuing in office should serve as a director of the Company follows the biographical information of each nominee and continuing director below.
The Board of Directors Recommends Election of the Nominees Whose Names Follow
All three nominees were recommended to the Board by the Corporate Governance Committee, and all three are incumbent directors.
Nominees for Three-Year Terms Expiring at the Annual Meeting to be Held in the Year 2013
Virgis W. Colbert , 70, has been a director of the Company since 2001 and currently serves as a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee. He also previously served as a member of the Companys Audit Committee. Mr. Colbert serves as a senior adviser to MillerCoors Brewing Company, a leading beer brewer headquartered in Chicago, IL. Previously, he served as executive vice president of Worldwide Operations (1997-2005), Senior Vice President of Operations (1993-1997) and other key management positions of Miller Brewing Company since 1979. In addition, Mr. Colbert serves as a director of Bank of America, Charlotte, NC, Stanley Works, New Britain, CT, Sara Lee Corporation, Downers Grove, IL, and Lorillard, Inc., Greensboro, NC.
Mr. Colbert provides the Board with broad experience in business management and oversight through his professional service with Miller Brewing Company and his public company directorships. He brings significant experience in domestic and international operations, logistics management, change management and strategic planning. Additionally, his experience in the beverage industry provides valuable insight for The Manitowoc Companys foodservice equipment business. Mr. Colbert has been recognized with numerous awards and recognitions, including Fortune Magazine naming him as one of the 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in America in their July 2002 issue.
Kenneth W. Krueger , 53, has been a director of the Company since 2004 and currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Krueger was the former Chief Operating Officer (5/06 to 8/09) and Executive Vice President (12/05 to 5/06) of Bucyrus International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BUCY), a global leader in mining equipment manufacturing headquartered in South Milwaukee, WI. Mr. Krueger also was the former Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (8/00-6/05) of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global manufacturer of electric motors and water heaters in Milwaukee, WI and the former Vice President Finance (7/99-8/00) and Planning, Hydraulics, Semiconductor Equipment and Specialty Controls Group, Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (NYSE: ETN).
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Mr. Krueger came to The Manitowoc Companys Board in 2004 with significant financial and accounting experience. At the time of Mr. Kruegers appointment to the Board, he was serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of A.O. Smith Corporation. His experience and background in finance and accounting in a publicly traded manufacturing company made Mr. Krueger an ideal candidate for the Board during a period when Sarbanes-Oxley legislation brought increased focus to accounting, auditing and internal controls. Since joining the Companys Board, Mr. Kruegers experience and skills expanded as he served as an executive vice president and then as chief operating officer of Bucyrus International, Inc. Mr. Kruegers operations leadership experience in the heavy manufacturing industry, added to his experience in accounting and finance, makes him a valued adviser as a member of the Companys Board of Directors.
Robert C. Stift , 68, has been a director of the Company since 1998 and has been serving as the chairman of the Companys Audit Committee since 2005. He previously served as a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee. Mr. Stift is the retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (3/00-12/01) of Strategic Industries, LLC, located in Edison, NJ, a manufacturer of industrial and consumer products.
Mr. Stift has many years of experience in senior management positions, having served as Group Vice President, Industrial Products, with Hanson Industries. Mr. Stift came to The Manitowoc Companys Board with specific relevant experience in the cranes and lifting equipment industry, having served for many years as the chief executive officer of Grove Worldwide, a competitor of The Manitowoc Companys crane segment. Subsequent to his tenure with Grove, Grove was acquired by The Manitowoc Company. Mr. Stifts experience has also given him significant exposure to the financial, risk and internal control issues faced by a large manufacturing company. He puts that experience and expertise to use as the current chairman of the Companys Audit Committee.
Members of the Board of Directors Continuing In Office
Terms Expiring at the Annual Meeting to be Held in the Year 2011
Dean H. Anderson , 69, has been a director of the Company since 1992 and currently serves on the Companys Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Anderson was a past chairman of the Companys Audit Committee and also previously served on the Companys Compensation Committee. He is currently the President, director and owner (2001 to present) of Dynamic Specialties Inc. (privately held), located in Houston, TX specializing in the sale of equipment and systems to the factory and process automation markets located in the southwestern United States. He previously served as Senior Vice President Strategic Development (7/97-3/01) and Vice President - Strategic Development (2/95-7/97) of ABB Vetco Gray Inc., an oilfield equipment manufacturer headquartered in Houston, TX. Mr. Anderson serves as a director of Array Holdings, Inc., Muskego, OK (privately held).
Mr. Anderson brings to the Board over 45 years of experience in finance and control, research and development/engineering, manufacturing and strategic development. He has served in numerous senior management positions during his active career, including chief executive officer and president of a publicly traded company. His management experience is augmented by his prior service as a board member on two publicly traded companies and several private companies and charitable foundations. Mr. Andersons professional experience and lengthy tenure with the Company provides valuable insight to the Companys Board of Directors.
Keith D. Nosbusch , 59, has been a director of the Company since 2003 and has served as chairman of the Companys Corporate Governance Committee since 2005. Previous to serving as chairman of that committee, he also served as a member of the Companys Compensation Committee. Mr. Nosbusch is the current Chairman (2/05 to present), President and Chief Executive Officer (2/04 to present) of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK). Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Mr. Nosbusch is also a director of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (2/04 to present). He previously served as President, Control Systems, a business unit of Rockwell Automation, Inc., and Senior Vice President of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (11/98-2/04).
As the current Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell Automation, Inc., the value and experience that Mr. Nosbusch brings to The Manitowoc Companys Board of Directors is readily apparent.
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Mr. Nosbusch rose through management at Rockwell Automation having served in various positions including president of its control systems business unit. His current position as Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation gives him constant exposure to all the issues facing leadership of a publicly-traded manufacturing company, including managing, monitoring and assessing enterprise risk and corporate governance. Mr. Nosbusch draws on his background and his real-time experience in advising the Company as a member of its Board of Directors.
Glen E. Tellock, 49, is the Chairman of the Board and the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (May 2007 to present). He previously served as Senior Vice President (1999-2007), President of the Manitowoc Crane Group (2002-2007) and Chief Financial Officer (1999-2002) of the Company. Mr. Tellock also serves as an Emeritus Board member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business Deans Advisory Board, Board member and former Chairman of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), and a Board member of Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE).
Mr. Tellocks day-to-day leadership of The Manitowoc Company provides an invaluable contribution to the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. Tellock joined the Company in 1991 as Director of Accounting, was promoted to Controller, then to Vice President of Finance and Treasurer and soon thereafter became the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Tellocks advancement in the Company continued as he was named as President of the Companys crane segment in 2002. He served in that role until he was named the Chief Executive Officer in 2007. Mr. Tellocks nearly 20-year history with the Company in accounting, financial and operational roles, coupled with his service as a board member of another publicly-traded company and his service and leadership with manufacturing/industry associations, qualify Mr. Tellock for his role as Chairman of the Board.
Terms Expiring at the Annual Meeting to be Held in the Year 2012
Cynthia M. Egnotovich , 52, has been a director of the Company since 2008 and currently serves as a member of the Companys Compensation Committee and Audit Committee. Ms. Egnotovich is the Vice President (2002 to present) of Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) and Segment President, Nacelles and Interior Systems (2007 to present) of Goodrich Corporation. Goodrich Corporation is a leading aerospace manufacturer located in Charlotte, NC. Ms. Egnotovich previously served as Segment President, Engine Systems (2005 to 2007); Segment President, Electronic Systems (2003 to 2005); and Segment President, Engine and Safety Systems (2002 to 2003), all of Goodrich Corporation. Previous to 2002, Ms. Egnotovich held other positions of increasing responsibility with Goodrich Corporation since joining Goodrich Corporation in 1986.
Ms. Egnotovich brings accounting, financial controls and management experience to The Manitowoc Companys Board of Directors. Ms. Egnotovichs financial controls and accounting expertise had its foundation when she served as a financial analyst and then controller of Goodrich Corporation. From there she moved to other positions of increasing responsibility serving as president of various business segments within Goodrich, including her current position as Segment President, Nacelles and Interior Systems. Her background and experience in finance, accounting and senior management in various segments of a large manufacturing company make her well- suited to serve on The Manitowoc Companys Board of Directors.
James L. Packard , 67, has been director of the Company since 2000 and has served as the Chairman of the Companys Compensation Committee since 2005. He also previously served as a member of the Companys Audit Committee. He served as Executive Chairman (4/05 to 12/06), Chairman of the Board (1986 to 4/05), President (1980-2002) and Chief Executive Officer (1984-2005) of Regal-Beloit Corporation (NYSE: RBC). Regal-Beloit Corporation is a worldwide manufacturer of mechanical power transmission equipment, electric motors and controls, and electric power generators headquartered in Beloit, WI. He is also a director of Clarcor, Inc. (NYSE: CLC), located in Nashville, TN (where he serves as chairman of the governance committee), First National Bank and Trust, located in Beloit, WI and United Plastic Group, located in Oak Brook, IL.
Mr. Packard also served on the Boards of two other publicly listed companys: Elco Corporation, and Gehl Corporation. Mr. Packard served on the Board of Governors of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and was a member of the Executive Committee, the Board Oversight Committee on Specialist Unit Structure, and the Listed Company Advisory Committee. He was on the Board of Governors at the time AMEX merged with NASD. After the merger he served as a member of the Listing and Hearing Review Council of the NASD. Mr. Packards over
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26 years of experience in senior management of a publicly traded company, his many years of service on several boards of directors and committees, including his experience with AMEX and NASD, has given him valuable insight and well-qualifies him to serve on the Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company.
PROPOSAL 2 APPROVAL OF THE 2003 INCENTIVE STOCK AND AWARDS PLAN
The 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (the 2003 Stock Plan) was approved by the Companys shareholders at the 2003 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders, which was held on May 6, 2003. The 2003 Stock Plan is being submitted to shareholders for re-approval at the 2010 Annual Meeting solely in order for the Company to grant performance shares and/or performance units under the plan that qualify under the performance-based compensation exception to the limitations of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code). The applicable regulation requires that if the Compensation and Benefits Committee has authority to change the targets under a performance goal after shareholder approval of the goal, the material terms of the goal must be disclosed to and be reapproved by the Companys shareholders every five years in order for performance-based awards to qualify for the exception.
Any amendments to the 2003 Stock Plan since last being approved by the shareholders in 2003 have been disclosed in the Companys filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2003 Stock Plan is not being further amended (except to clarify that all shares available for issuance may be issued as incentive stock options). Nor is the Company seeking to increase the number of shares of Common stock available for awards under the 2003 Stock Plan in connection with this submission to shareholders for approval. Subsequent to approval by the shareholders in 2003, the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance pursuant to awards under the 2003 Stock Plan has not been increased, except as a result of stock splits that have occurred since that date.
Award Types
The 2003 Stock Plan provides for both short-term and long-term incentive awards. Stock-based awards may take the form of stock options (Options), stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock (Restricted Stock), or performance share awards (Performance Shares). Performance unit awards (Performance Units) are measured in monetary units. Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, Performance Units and Performance Share awards are sometimes collectively referred to as Stock Plan Awards and the Common Stock of the Company is sometimes referred to as the shares.
Material Terms of the 2003 Incentive Stock and awards Plan
The following summary description of the 2003 Stock Plan is subject in all respects to the full text of the 2003 Stock Plan as amended to date, which was filed as Exhibit 10.7(c) to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the 2003 Stock Plan will be furnished without charge to any person entitled to receive a copy of the Companys Form 10-K upon written request addressed to the attention of Maurice D. Jones, Secretary of the Company. See the third paragraph captioned Annual Report under Section 10 of this Proxy Statement.
Purpose and Eligibility
The 2003 Stock Plan is designed to attract and retain executives, key employees, consultants and advisors of outstanding training, experience and ability; increase shareholder value; provide motivation by means of performance-related incentives to achieve performance goals; and enable participants to share in the growth and financial success of the Company. The Committee may grant Stock Plan Awards to such officers, key employees, consultants or advisors of the Company or any of its affiliates as it selects. Persons selected to receive Stock Plan Awards are sometimes collectively referred to as Participants.
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Stock Subject to the Plan
After adjustment as a result of stock splits subsequent to the date the 2003 Stock Plan was approved in 2003, the total number of shares of the Companys Common Stock originally available for awards under the 2003 Stock Plan was 12,000,000 all of which may be issued as incentive stock options. As of February 26, 2010 (the record date for this Annual Meeting), the number of shares remaining available for awards under the 2003 Stock Plan is 5,084,654 subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and certain other transactions or events. As to awards that are Restricted Stock, Performance Units, or Performance Shares that are paid in shares or the value of which is based on the fair market value of shares, the Company may not issue or make payment as to more than 4,000,000 shares in the aggregate. As of February 26, 2010, the number of shares remaining available for award under this sublimit is 3,393,770. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2003 Stock Plan is reduced only by the net number of shares delivered in payment or settlement of awards. If any shares subject to grant under The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan again become available for grant while that plan remains in effect, but after the effective date of the 2003 Stock Plan, those shares will be available for grant under the 2003 Stock Plan and will not be available for grant under the prior plan.
In any fiscal year during any part of which the 2003 Stock Plan is in effect, no Participant may receive awards of Options, with or without any related SARs, or SARs not related to Options, for more than 1,200,000 shares; awards of Restricted Stock of more than 800,000 shares; awards of Performance Shares relating to more than 800,000 shares; awards of Performance Units with a designated dollar value that exceeds $3,000,000 and/or awards of Performance Units the value of which is based on the fair market value of shares relating to more than 800,000 shares. In each case the maximum number of shares is subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and certain other transactions and events.
Administrator
The Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Companys Board of Directors, or any successor committee with similar authority which the Board may appoint, which in either case consists of not less than two members of the Board who meet the outside director requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code and the non-employee director requirements of Rule 16b-3(b)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) (either referred to as the Committee) will administer the 2003 Stock Plan. The 2003 Stock Plan authorizes the Committee to establish rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for the proper administration of the 2003 Stock Plan, to make determinations under and interpretations of the 2003 Stock Plan, and to take other steps in connection with the 2003 Stock Plan and awards under it as it may deem necessary or advisable, in each case in its sole discretion. The Board may also exercise any authority granted to the Committee except to the extent that the grant or exercise of authority by the Board would cause any qualified performance-based award to cease to qualify for exemption under Code Section 162(m).
The Committee may delegate any or all of its powers and duties under the 2003 Stock Plan, including its authority to make awards under the 2003 Stock Plan or to grant waivers of 2003 Stock Plan conditions to one or more other committees as it shall appoint provided the Committee may not delegate its authority to act on matters affecting any Participant who is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, or the liability provisions of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act; or amend or modify the 2003 Stock Plan.
Options
The Committee may from time to time grant Options to Participants. Each Option will be a nonqualified stock option unless the Committee at the time of grant designates the Option as an incentive stock option as such term is defined in Section 422 of the Code (ISO). The Committee will determine the per share option price which will be not less than the fair market value of the Companys Common Stock on the date of the grant of the Option. The Committee will determine the term of each Option. The term of an Option, however, may not exceed a period of ten (10) years from the date of its grant.
An Option will be exercisable at such times and subject to such conditions as the Committee shall determine, subject to the 2003 Stock Plan. Notwithstanding any vesting restrictions on the exercise of an Option, an Option
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shall be fully exercisable upon a Participants termination of employment due to death or disability (as defined in the Companys long-term disability program). Unless the Committee shall provide otherwise, the Participant may make any payment for shares purchased upon exercise of an Option in cash, by delivery of shares of the Companys Common Stock which have been beneficially owned by the Participant for at least six months or by a combination of cash and stock, at the election of the Participant. The Committee may also permit payment through a cash-less exercise executed through a broker.
Options that are ISOs may be exercised no later than three months after termination of employment by reason of death, early or normal retirement or total and permanent disability. The aggregate fair market value of the stock for which an ISO is exercisable for the first time by a Participant during any calendar year under the 2003 Stock Plan, or any other plan of the Company or any subsidiary, may not exceed $100,000. To the extent the fair market value of the shares attributable to ISOs first exercisable in any calendar year exceeds $100,000, the excess portion of the ISO will be treated as a nonqualified option.
SARs
The Company may from time to time grant SARs to Participants in tandem with Options or separate from any Option granted under the 2003 Stock Plan. SARs entitle the Participant to receive an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of one share of the Companys Common Stock on the date of exercise over the per share grant or option price multiplied by the number of shares in respect of which the Participant exercises the SARs. If the Committee grants SARs independent of an Option, the grant price of the SARs will be not less than the fair market value of a share of the Companys Common Stock on the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares subject to the SARs. Upon exercise of SARs, the Company may pay the Participant in cash, Company Common Stock or a combination of stock and cash.
In the case of a SAR issued in tandem with an Option, the total number of shares of the Companys Common Stock which a Participant may receive upon exercise of a SAR for stock may not exceed the total number of shares subject to the related Option or portion of Option. The total amounts of cash which a Participant may receive upon exercise of a SAR for cash may not exceed the fair market value on the date of exercise of the total number of shares subject to the related Option or portion of Option.
With respect to Options issued in tandem with SARs, the right of a Participant to exercise the SAR will be cancelled if and to the extent the Participant exercises the related Option, and the right of a Participant to exercise an Option will be cancelled if and to the extent the Participant exercises the related SAR.
SARs shall be exercisable at such times and subject to such conditions as the Committee shall determine, subject to the 2003 Stock Plan. Notwithstanding any restrictions on the exercise of SARs, SARs held by a Participant as of the Participants termination of employment due to death or disability (as defined in the Companys long-term disability program) shall be fully exercisable.
Restricted Stock
The Committee may from time to time grant shares of Restricted Stock to Participants. Restricted Stock means shares that are subject to a risk of forfeiture and/or restrictions on transfer, as determined by the Committee, which may lapse upon the achievement or partial achievement of Performance Goals (described below) during the restriction period. An award of Restricted Stock that requires the achievement of Performance Goals must have a restriction period of at least one year and an award of Restricted Stock that is not subject to Performance Goals must have a restriction period of at least three years. Upon a Participants death or disability (as defined in the Companys long-term disability program), restrictions on Restricted Stock shall be accelerated and all of the applicable Performance Goals shall be deemed to have been achieved.
Performance Units and Performance Shares
The Committee may from time to time grant Performance Units and/or Performance Shares under the 2003 Stock Plan to Participants. A Performance Unit is the right to receive incentive compensation up to the amount
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described in a Participants award agreement, upon the attainment of one or more specified Performance Goals, subject to the terms and conditions of the award agreement and the 2003 Stock Plan. A Performance Share is the right to receive shares up to the amount described in a Participants award agreement, upon the attainment of one or more specified Performance Goals, subject to the terms and conditions of the award agreement and the 2003 Stock Plan. Performance Goals are a performance measure that will be based upon one or more of the following business criteria which the Committee establishes with respect to the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries or a division, business unit or component of the Company or a subsidiary: revenue; cash flow; net cash provided by operating activities; net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used in investing activities; cost of goods sold; ratio of debt to debt plus equity; profit before tax; gross profit; net profit; net sales; earnings before interest and taxes; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; fair market value of shares; basic earnings per share; diluted earnings per share; return on shareholder equity; average accounts receivable (calculated by taking the average of accounts receivable at the end of each month); average inventories (calculated by taking the average of inventories at the end of each month); return on average total capital employed; return on net assets employed before interest and taxes; economic value added; return on year-end equity; and/or in the case of awards that the Committee determines will not be considered performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), such other goals as the Committee may establish in its discretion.
Upon a Participants termination of employment due to death or disability (as defined in the Companys long-term disability program), however, all Performance Goals applicable to Performance Shares or Performance Units held by the Participant as of such termination of employment shall be deemed to have been achieved.
Stock Plan Awards to Participants Employed in Foreign Countries
The Committee may from time to time grant Stock Plan Awards to Participants employed in foreign countries. The Committee may provide for special terms, include cash payments and other substitutes for the previously described awards under the 2003 Stock Plan for Participants who are foreign nationals or who are employed outside the United States of America to accommodate differences in local law, tax policy or custom.
Conditions to Payment of 2003 Stock Plan Awards
Subject to the terms of the 2003 Stock Plan, the Committee may waive any restrictions or conditions applicable to any Stock Plan Award or the exercise of an award, and the Committee may modify, amend, or cancel any of the other terms and conditions applicable to an award by mutual agreement between the Committee and the Participant or any other person with an interest in the award, so long as any amendment or modification does not increase the number of shares issuable under the 2003 Stock Plan, as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, and certain other transactions or events affecting the Company Common Stock.
The Committee has sole discretion to alter selected Performance Goals subject to shareholder approval to the extent required to qualify an award for the performance-based exemption provided by Code Section 162(m) and, if the Committee determines advisable, to grant an award which does not qualify for that exemption.
The Committees authority to administer the 2003 Stock Plan and modify or amend Stock Plan Awards extends beyond the termination date of the 2003 Stock Plan. Except for adjustments due to stock splits, stock dividends, and certain other transactions and events the Committee may not decrease the exercise price for any outstanding Option or SAR after its grant date or allow a Participant to surrender an outstanding Option or SAR granted under this plan to the Company as consideration for the grant of a new Option or SAR with a lower exercise price.
The Committee will make appropriate arrangements for payment of any taxes and other amounts required to be withheld by federal, state or local law prior to distribution of cash, stock or other stock-based awards to any Participant. The Committee may permit, in accordance with its rules, a Participant to pay all or a portion of withholding taxes arising in connection with an award by electing to have the Company withhold shares received in connection with the award, tendering back to the Company shares received in connection with the award, or delivering other previously owned shares, in each case having a fair market value equal to the amount to be withheld.
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Transferability of Awards, Options and SARs
No Stock Plan Awards may be transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of by a Participant except as permitted by the 2003 Stock Plan, without the consent of the Committee, otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. The 2003 Stock Plan permits transfers of Awards to the spouse, children, or grandchildren of a Participant, or to trusts or partnerships for their benefit, under certain circumstances.
Change of Control
Unless the Committee determines otherwise at the time of grant of an award or otherwise provides a result more favorable to holders of awards, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (described below):
| | Each holder of an Option shall have the right to exercise the
Option in full whether or not the Option was already exercisable
and shall have the right to receive, in exchange for the
surrender of the Option, an amount of cash equal to the excess
of the Change of Control price (described below) of the shares
covered by the Option that is surrendered over the exercise
price of such shares under the award; |
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| | Restricted Stock that is not then vested shall vest upon the
date of the Change of Control and each holder of such Restricted
Stock shall have the right to receive, in exchange for the
surrender of such Restricted Stock, an amount of cash equal to
the Change of Control price of such Restricted Stock; |
| | Each holder of a Performance Share and/or Performance Unit for which the performance period has not
expired shall have the right to receive, in exchange for the
surrender of the Performance Share and/or Performance Unit, an amount of cash equal to the product of the
value of the Performance Share and/or Performance Unit and a fraction the numerator of which is the
number of whole months which have elapsed from the beginning of
the performance period to the date of the Change of Control and
the denominator of which is the number of whole months in the
performance period. Each holder of a Performance Share and/or Performance Unit that has been earned but not yet paid shall
receive an amount of cash equal to the value of the Performance
Share and/or Performance Unit. All annual incentive awards that are earned
but not yet paid shall be paid, and all annual incentive awards
that are not yet earned shall be deemed to have been earned pro
rata, as if the Performance Goals are attained as of the
effective date of the Change of Control, by taking the product
of the Participants maximum award opportunity for the
fiscal year, and a fraction, the numerator of which is the
number of full or partial months that have elapsed from the
beginning of the fiscal year to the date of the Change of
Control and the denominator of which is twelve (12). For this
purpose, the value of a Performance Share shall be
equal to, and the value of a Performance Unit for
which the value is equal to the fair market value of shares,
shall be based on the Change of Control price. |
The Change of Control price means the highest of the following: (i) the fair market value of the shares, as determined on the date of the Change of Control; (ii) the highest price per share paid in the Change of Control transaction; or (iii) the fair market value of the shares, calculated on the date of surrender of the relevant award in response to the Change in Control transaction, but this clause shall not apply if in the Change of Control transaction, or pursuant to an agreement to which the Company is a party governing the Change of Control transaction, all of the shares are purchased for and/or converted into the right to receive a current payment of cash and no other securities or other property.
Change of Control means the occurrence of any one of the following:
| | Any person (other than an employee benefit plan of the Company
or of any subsidiary of the Company and fiduciaries and certain
other parties related to any of these plans) becomes the
beneficial owner of securities of the Company representing at
least 30% of the combined voting power of the Companys
then outstanding securities; |
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| | The Company is merged or consolidated with any other corporation
or other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which
would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding
immediately prior thereto continuing to represent more than
eighty percent (80%) of the combined voting power of the voting
securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding
immediately after such merger or consolidation or the Company
engages in a merger or consolidation effected to implement a
recapitalization of the |
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Company (or similar transaction) in which no person acquires more than thirty percent (30%) of the combined voting power of the Companys then outstanding securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a merger or consolidation involving the Company shall not be considered a Change of Control if the Company is the surviving corporation and shares are not converted into or exchanged for stock or securities of any other corporation, cash or any other thing of value, unless persons who beneficially owned shares outstanding immediately prior to such transaction own beneficially less than a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately following the merger or consolidation;
| | The Company or any subsidiary sells, assigns or otherwise
transfers assets in a transaction or series of related
transactions, if the aggregate market value of the assets so
transferred exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the Companys
consolidated book value, determined by the Company in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, measured at the
time at which such transaction occurs or the first of such
series of related transactions occurs; provided, however, that
such a transfer effected pursuant to a spin-off or split-up where shareholders of the Company retain ownership of the
transferred assets proportionate to their pro rata ownership
interest in the Company shall not be a Change of
Control; |
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| | The Company dissolves and liquidates substantially all of its
assets; |
| | At any time when the Continuing Directors cease to
constitute a majority of the Board. For this purpose, a
Continuing Director shall mean the individuals who,
at the effective date of this plan, constitute the Board and any
new Directors (other than Directors designated by a person who
has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a
Change in Control transaction) whose appointment to the Board or
nomination for election by Company shareholders was approved by
a vote of at least two-thirds of the then-serving Continuous
Directors; or |
| | A determination by the Board, in view of then current
circumstances or impending events, that a Change of Control of
the Company has occurred, which determination shall be made for
the specific purpose of triggering operative provisions of this
Plan. |
Amendment, Termination
The Board of Directors of the Company may, from time to time, amend or modify the 2003 Stock Plan or any outstanding award under the 2003 Stock Plan as necessary or desirable to implement 2003 Stock Plan Awards or may terminate the 2003 Stock Plan or any provision of the 2003 Stock Plan subject to the following limitations:
| | Shareholders must approve any amendment of the 2003 Stock Plan
if required by the rules and/or regulations promulgated under Section 16 of the Exchange
Act (for this plan to remain qualified under Rule 16b-3), the Code or any rules promulgated under it (to allow for
incentive stock options to be granted under the 2003 Stock Plan
or to enable the Company to comply with the provisions of Code
Section 162(m) so that the Company can deduct compensation
in excess of the limitation set forth in that Code Section), or
the listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange or any
principal securities exchange or market on which the shares are
then traded (to maintain the listing or quotation of the shares
on that exchange); and |
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| | Shareholders must approve any of the following plan amendments:
an amendment to materially increase any number of shares
available for granting awards (except as such number may be
adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, and certain other
transactions and events) and an amendment to shorten the
restriction periods specified in the 2003 Stock Plan applicable
to awards of Restricted Stock, or an amendment to the
prohibition on repricing of Options or SARs also included in the
2003 Stock Plan. |
No amendment to or termination of the 2003 Stock Plan or any provision of the 2003 Stock Plan and no amendment of any outstanding award may, without the consent of the Participant, adversely affect any outstanding award under the 2003 Stock Plan.
Federal Income Tax Consequences
The Federal income tax consequences described in this Section are based on laws and regulations in effect on the date of this Proxy Statement and future changes in those laws and regulations may affect the tax consequences
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described below. No discussion of state income tax treatment or income tax treatment under any foreign jurisdiction has been included.
Nonqualified Stock Options
Options granted under the 2003 Stock Plan which do not qualify as ISOs will, in general, be subject to the following Federal income tax treatment:
The grant of a nonqualified option does not give rise to any income tax consequences to either the Company or the Participant. The exercise of a nonqualified option generally results in ordinary taxable income to the Participant in the amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares at the time of exercise over the option price. A deduction from taxable income is allowed to the Company in an amount equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the Participant.
Upon a subsequent taxable disposition of shares, a Participant recognizes short-term or long-term capital gain (or loss) depending on the holding period, equal to the difference between the amount received and the tax basis of the shares, usually the fair market value at the time of exercise.
Incentive Stock Options
Options granted under the Plan which constitute ISOs will, in general, be subject to the following Federal income tax treatment.
The grant of an ISO does not give rise to any income tax consequences to either the Company or the Participant. No deduction is allowed to the Company on a Participants exercise of an ISO. A Participants exercise of an ISO does not result in ordinary income to the Participant for regular tax purposes, but may result in the imposition of or an increase in alternative minimum tax. If shares acquired upon exercise of an ISO are not disposed of within the same taxable year of the ISO exercise, the excess of the fair market value of the shares at the time the ISO is exercised over the option price is included in the Participants computation of alternative minimum taxable income in the year of exercise.
If shares acquired upon the exercise of an ISO are disposed of within two years of the date of the option grant, or within one year of the date of the option exercise, the Participant recognizes ordinary taxable income at the time of the disposition to the extent that the fair market value of the shares at the time of exercise exceeds the option price, but not in an amount greater than the excess, if any, of the amount realized on the disposition over the option price. Capital gain (long-term or short-term depending upon the holding period) is recognized by the Participant at the time of such a disposition to the extent that the amount of proceeds from the sale exceeds the fair market value at the time of the exercise of the ISO. Capital loss (long-term or short-term depending upon the holding period) is recognized by the Participant at the time of such a disposition to the extent that the fair market value at the time of the exercise of the ISO exceeds the amount of proceeds from the sale. The Company is entitled to a deduction in the taxable year in which the disposition is made in an amount equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the Participant.
If shares acquired upon the exercise of an ISO are disposed of after the later of two years from the date of the option grant or one year from the date of the option exercise in a taxable transaction, the Participant recognizes long-term capital gain or loss at the time of the disposition in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized by the Participant on the disposition and the Participants basis in the shares. The Company will not be entitled to any income tax deduction with respect to the ISO.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Any SAR granted under the 2003 Stock Plan, will in general, be subject to the following Federal income tax treatment:
The grant of a SAR does not give rise to any income tax consequences to either the Company or the Participant. Upon the exercise of a SAR, the Participant recognizes ordinary income equal to the amount of any cash plus the fair
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market value of any shares of Common Stock received. The Company is generally allowed a deduction in an amount equal to the income recognized by the Participant.
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock granted under the 2003 Stock Plan will, in general, be subject to the following Federal income tax treatment:
The grant of Restricted Stock generally does not give rise to any tax consequence to the Company or the Participant in the absence of a Code Section 83(b) election. If no election is made, the Participant recognizes ordinary income upon the lapse of the restrictions on the shares. The amount of income is the fair market value of the shares when the restrictions lapse. If the Participant makes a Code Section 83(b) election within thirty (30) days of the date of grant, the Participant is deemed to have received ordinary income at the time of the grant of Restricted Stock equal to the fair market value of the shares granted (less the amount, if any, paid for the shares), determined without regard to the restrictions on the shares. If the Restricted Shares are subsequently forfeited after a Code Section 83(b) election is made, but before the restrictions lapse, the Participant is not entitled to claim the loss for income tax purposes.
The Company or a subsidiary will be entitled to a deduction for income tax purposes when the Participant realizes ordinary income either upon the occurrence of the Code Section 83(b) election or when the restrictions lapse. The amount of the deduction will equal the amount of ordinary income recognized by the Participant.
Performance Units and Performance Shares
Any Performance Units or Performance Shares granted under the 2003 Stock Plan will, in general, be subject to the following Federal income tax treatment:
The grant of a Performance Unit or Performance Share does not give rise to any tax consequences to either the Company or the Participant. Upon payment of cash pursuant to a Performance Unit, the Participant recognizes ordinary income equal to the amount of the payment and the Company is generally allowed a deduction in an equal amount. Upon the issuance of the Companys Common Stock pursuant to a Performance Share award, generally the Participant recognizes ordinary income equal to the fair market value of the shares received, or if received subject to certain restrictions, the fair market value of the shares when no longer restricted. The Participant recognizes ordinary income on the receipt of any dividend equivalents that may be paid on Performance Shares. A deduction from taxable income is allowed to the Company in an amount equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the Participant with respect to Performance Shares.
Internal Revenue Code Sections 162(m) and 280G
Section 162(m) of the Code limits the Companys income tax deduction for compensation paid in any taxable year to certain executive officers to $1,000,000 per individual. Amounts in excess of $1,000,000 are not deductible unless one of several exceptions applies. The Committee intends to grant awards under the 2003 Stock Plan that are designed, in most cases, to qualify for one such exception, the performance-based compensation exception (mentioned above). Grants of Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, as well as Performance Units and Performance Shares can be structured so as to qualify for this exception. The Company does not anticipate that Code Section 162(m) will have a material impact on its ability to deduct compensation payable under the 2003 Stock Plan. Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code limits the Companys income tax deduction in the event there is a change of control of the Company. Accordingly, all or some of the amount which would otherwise be deductible may not be deductible with respect to those Stock Plan Awards that become immediately exercisable in the event of a change of control of the Company.
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Other Disclosures
Market Price of Common Stock
The closing price of a share of the Companys Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on February 26, 2010, was $11.66.
New Plan Benefits
The Company cannot determine the number of awards under the 2003 Stock Plan to be received by all current executive officers as a group and all other key employees as a group. In 2009, however, approximately 273 employees received option grants under the 2003 Stock Plan. See the table captioned Grants of Plan Based Awards in the Executive Compensation Section of this Proxy Statement for information relating to the stock awards granted to the Companys five most highly compensated executive officers. The number and nature of the 2003 Stock Plan awards will be determined by the Committee pursuant to the terms of the 2003 Stock Plan.
Required Vote
The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal by the holders of the Companys Common Stock is required for approval and ratification of the 2003 Share Plan, provided that a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys Common Stock are voted on the proposal. Assuming that proviso is satisfied, any shares not voted (whether by abstention, broker nonvote or otherwise) have no impact on the vote.
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. Proxies solicited by the Board of Directors will be voted FOR approval and ratification of the proposed 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan unless the shareholder has specified otherwise.
PROPOSAL 3 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANYS REGISTERED INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010
The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, and asks that the shareholders ratify that appointment. A representative of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting to respond to appropriate questions and to make a statement if he or she desires to do so. Although ratification is not required by the Companys Bylaws or otherwise, the Board of Directors is submitting the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010 to its shareholders for ratification as a matter of good corporate practice and because the Board values the input of its shareholders on this matter. As previously pointed out, a majority of the votes cast on the proposal by the holders of shares entitled to vote at the meeting is required for ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, provided that a majority of the outstanding shares of the Companys Common Stock are voted on the proposal. If the shareholders fail to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Audit Committee will consider it as a direction by shareholders to consider the appointment of a different audit firm. Nevertheless, the Audit Committee will still have the discretion to determine who to appoint as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. Even if the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is ratified, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may select a different independent public accounting firm at any time during the year if it determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010 .
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- GOVERNANCE OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
Governance of the Company
Composition. Currently the Board is comprised of eight directors. Under the Companys Bylaws, the number of directors may not be less than seven or more than twelve. The Board has determined to continue with eight directors until such time as it identifies a suitable additional Board member or members at which time the number of Board members will increase to accommodate the additional director(s). The Board of Directors has determined that none of the current seven non-employee directors has a material relationship with the Company and that each non-employee director (viz., Dean H. Anderson, Virgis W. Colbert, Cynthia M. Egnotovich, Kenneth W. Krueger, Keith D. Nosbusch, James L. Packard and Robert C. Stift) is independent as defined in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (which may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com ), under applicable law and the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. In determining whether a director has a material relationship with the Company, the Board has adopted nine criteria. Those criteria may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com . Any director who meets all of the nine criteria will be presumed by the Board to have no material relationship with the Company. All seven non-employee directors meet all nine of the criteria.
Guidelines. The Company has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines in order to set forth internal Board policies and procedures. A copy of the current Corporate Governance Guidelines may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com .
As set forth in the Corporate Governance Guidelines, all directors are strongly encouraged to attend all annual shareholder meetings of the Company. All of the directors attended the annual shareholders meeting in 2009.
Ethics. The Company has a Code of Business Conduct that includes a Global Ethics Policy that pertains to all employees. The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Companys principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and controller, which is part of the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Global Ethics Policy. A copy of these policies can be viewed at the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com.
Meetings. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the Board of Directors met six times. All members of the Board attended at least 75 percent of the meetings held by the Board and the committees on which they served. As required in the Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board met in executive session at each regular Board meeting during 2009.
Board Leadership Structure. The Board has determined that the interests of the Company and the Board of Directors are best served by having the same individual serve as both the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Among the many factors considered by the Board in reaching this conclusion are (a) a track record of effective Board and Company leadership while the Chairman and CEO roles have been combined; (b) all Board members other than the CEO are independent; (c) all Committees of the Board consist only of independent directors; (d) the Board has established clear Corporate Governance Guidelines and Committee Charters which appropriately guide and govern the Chairman; (e) a track record of successful governance of the Company and the absence of any problematic governance issues while the Chairman and CEO roles have been combined; and (f) the existence of a lead independent director who presides at all independent director sessions of the Board.
The Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee will serve as the presiding director for the executive (independent director) sessions. If for any reason the chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee is unable to attend or perform the presiding role at a particular independent director session, he/she will designate the chairperson of either the Compensation Committee or the Audit Committee to assume the role of the presiding director for the particular independent director session. The chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee, in his/her role as the presiding independent director, also performs the following functions: (a) calls independent directors sessions; (b) chairs and leads the discussions at independent director sessions; (c) serves as a liaison between the Chairman of the Board and the independent directors; and (d) reviews and approves the agendas for regular Board meetings, including the meetings schedule.
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Committees. The Company has standing Corporate Governance, Audit, and Compensation Committees of the Board of Directors, comprised of only independent directors as follows:
| Corporate Governance
Committee | Audit Committee | Compensation
Committee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keith D. Nosbusch, Chairman | Robert C. Stift, Chairman | James L. Packard, Chairman |
| Dean H. Anderson | Dean H. Anderson | Virgis W. Colbert |
| Virgis W. Colbert | Cynthia M. Egnotovich | Cynthia M. Egnotovich |
| | Kenneth W. Krueger | Kenneth W. Krueger |
Risk Oversight
The Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of risk across the entire Company. This responsibility is administered more directly through the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. As set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, one purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its role in the oversight of the risk across the organization and the management and/or mitigation of those risks. On a regular basis in its Committee meetings, the Audit Committee specifically reviews the risk factors identified by management that could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company. Additionally, the Audit Committee works to identify the Companys material risks and risk factors through regular meetings and discussions with senior management, the director of internal audit and the Companys independent auditors. Management reviews with the Audit Committee, the potential risks and mitigating strategies related to each of the Companys key business areas (i.e., market, financial, operational, reputation, competition, legal and regulatory, environmental, health and safety, product liability, public reporting, information systems, employment and labor and strategic planning). As specific issues arise and are identified, the Audit Committee reviews with management, those issues and the controls that have been put in place as well as the actions taken to address and mitigate those risks. The management of the risks takes place through the following offices based on a responsibility: Chief Financial Officer (market, financial, accounting, information systems, public reporting, reputation, regulatory and strategic planning risks), General Counsel (legal, regulatory, product liability and insurance risks), Senior Vice President of Human Resources (employment, labor, regulatory, environmental, health and safety risk) and the segment Presidents (market, operational, and competition risks).
Transactions with Related Persons
The Companys policies and procedures regarding the review, approval and ratification of related party transactions are circumscribed in the director independence criteria adopted by the Board and may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com , and in the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Code of Ethics which also may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com. The Companys Code of Ethics specifically requires that (a) without the prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer or General Counsel of the Company no officer or employee will enter into any transaction for or on behalf of the Company with any other person or entity in which the employee or officer has a direct or indirect interest; (b) directors and officers of the Company are required to report annually on a director and officer questionnaire circulated by the Company, any material interest that such director or officer has in any business enterprise with which the Company conducts business; and (c) any transactions or agreements relating to transactions between the Company and any such business enterprise must be approved by those members of the Companys Board of Directors who have no interest in the business enterprise, which approval may be a continuing approval. There were no reportable transactions with related parties during 2009.
Corporate Governance Committee
The Corporate Governance Committee is also the Companys nominating committee. The purpose of the Corporate Governance Committee is to assist the Board in its corporate governance responsibilities, including to identify individuals qualified to become Board members, to recommend to the Board for the Boards selection director nominees, and to recommend to the Board the corporate governance principles and guidelines. The
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Corporate Governance Committee has a charter that may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com .
All members of the Corporate Governance Committee are independent as defined in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (which may be viewed at the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com ), applicable law, and the corporate governance listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
There were four meetings of the Corporate Governance Committee during the Companys fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. For further information see the Corporate Governance Committee Report below.
Audit Committee
The purpose of the Audit Committee, which is established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is to (A) assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight of (1) the integrity of the Companys financial statements, (2) the Companys compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) the independent auditors qualifications and independence, (4) the performance of the Companys internal audit function and independent auditors, (5) the risk across the organization and the management and/or mitigation of those risks, (6) the Companys compliance with ethical standards established by law, rule, regulation, and Company policy, and (7) the Companys disclosure processes and procedures; and (B) prepare the report that SEC rules require be included in the Companys annual Proxy Statement. The Audit Committee has a charter, which may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com .
All the members of the Audit Committee are independent, as defined in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines (which may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com ), applicable law, and the corporate governance listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange relating to audit committees. The Board has designated Messrs. Anderson, Krueger, and Stift and Ms. Egnotovich as audit committee financial experts as defined in the Companys Audit Committee Charter and in the Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the Audit Committee met four times. For further information see the Audit Committee Report below.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee provides assistance to the Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility to achieve the Companys purpose of maximizing the long-term total return to shareholders by ensuring that officers, directors, and employees are compensated in accordance with the Companys philosophy, objectives, and policies. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves compensation and benefits policies, strategies, and pay levels necessary to support corporate objectives and provides an annual report on executive compensation for inclusion in the Companys Proxy Statement, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. A copy of the Compensation Committee Charter can be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com .
The Compensation Committee is primarily responsible for administering the Companys executive compensation program. As such, the Compensation Committee reviews and approves all elements of the executive compensation program that cover the named executive officers. Management is responsible for making recommendations to the Compensation Committee (except with respect to compensation paid to the CEO) and effectively implementing the executive compensation program, as established by the Compensation Committee. To assist the Compensation Committee with its responsibilities regarding the executive compensation program, the Committee has retained Towers Watson (f/k/a Towers Perrin) as its independent compensation consultant.
The Compensation Committees responsibilities include:
Acting on behalf of the Board of Directors in setting compensation policy, administering compensation plans and making decisions with respect to the compensation of key Company executives, including the review and approval of merit/other compensation budgets and payouts under incentive plans.
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| | Reviewing and approving annual base salary levels, short-term
and long-term incentive opportunity levels, executive
perquisites, employment agreements (if and when appropriate),
benefits and supplemental benefits of the CEO and other key
executives of the corporation. |
| --- | --- |
| | Annually appraising the performance of the chief executive
officer and providing developmental feedback to the CEO and,
when appropriate, to other key executives of the organization. |
| | Annually evaluating CEO and other key executives
compensation levels and payouts against
(1) pre-established, measurable performance goals and
objectives; and (2) an appropriate comparison group. |
| | Reviewing and recommending pay levels for non-employee directors
for vote by the full Board. |
There were six meetings of the Compensation Committee during fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. For further information see the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and Compensation Committee Report below.
- CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Corporate Governance Committee has adopted the following policies and procedures regarding consideration of candidates for the Board.
Consideration of Candidates for the Board of Directors Submitted by Shareholders. The Corporate Governance Committee will only review recommendations for director nominees from any shareholder beneficially owning, or group of shareholders beneficially owning in the aggregate, at least 5% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Company for at least one year as of the date that the recommendation was made (a Qualified Shareholder). Any Qualified Shareholder must submit its recommendation no later than the 120th calendar day before the date of the Companys proxy statement released to the shareholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting, for the recommendation to be considered by the Corporate Governance Committee. Any recommendation must be submitted in accordance with the policy in the Corporate Governance Guidelines captioned Shareholder/Interested Person Communications. In considering any timely submitted recommendation from a Qualified Shareholder, the Corporate Governance Committee shall have sole discretion as to whether to nominate the individual recommended by the Qualified Shareholder, except that in no event will a candidate recommended by a Qualified Shareholder who is not independent as defined in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and who does not meet the minimum expectations for a director set forth in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, be recommended for nomination by the Corporate Governance Committee.
The Corporate Governance Committee did not receive, prior to the deadline noted in the foregoing policy, any recommendations for director nominees from any Qualified Shareholder (as defined in the foregoing policy).
Consideration of Candidates for Board that are Incumbent Directors. Prior to the expiration of the term of a director desiring to stand for re-election, the Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate the performance and suitability of the particular director. The evaluation may include the opportunity for other sitting directors to provide input to the Corporate Governance Committee or its chairperson and may include an interview of the director being evaluated. If the director being evaluated is the chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee, another Corporate Governance Committee member will be appointed by the Corporate Governance Committee to lead the evaluation. The Corporate Governance Committee will make a recommendation to the Board for the Boards final decision on each director seeking re-election.
Consideration of Candidates for Board that are Non-incumbent Directors. In the event of a vacancy in the Board of Directors that the Corporate Governance Committee anticipates will not be filled by an incumbent director, the Corporate Governance Committee will manage the process of searching for a suitable director. The Corporate Governance Committee will be free to use its judgment in structuring and carrying out the search process based on the Corporate Governance Committees and the Boards perception as to what qualifications would best suit the Boards needs for each particular vacancy. The process may include the consideration of candidates recommended by officers, Board members, shareholders, and/or a third party professional search firm retained by the Corporate Governance Committee. The Corporate Governance Committee has sole authority to retain (including to determine the fees and other retention terms) and terminate any third party to be used to identify director candidates and/or evaluate any director candidates. Any candidate should meet the expectations for
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directors set forth in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines. Strong preference should be given to candidates who are independent, as that term is defined in the Corporate Governance Guidelines and the New York Stock Exchange rules, and to candidates who are sitting or former executives of companies whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange and registered pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporate Governance Committee is not required to consider candidates recommended by a shareholder except in accordance with the Policy captioned Consideration of Candidates for the Board of Directors Submitted by Shareholders, set forth in the Corporate Governance Committee Charter. If the Corporate Governance Committee determines to consider a candidate recommended by a shareholder, the Committee will be free to use its discretion and judgment as to what deference will be given in considering any such candidate.
Directors Qualifications and Diversity. The Board of Directors appreciates the value that can come from a diverse representation on the Board of Directors. In identifying candidates for the Board of Directors, the Corporate Governance Committee considers foremost the qualifications and experience that the Board believes would best suit the Boards needs created by each particular vacancy. As part of the process, the Corporate Governance Committee and the Board endeavor to have a Board comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and life and professional experiences, provided such individuals should all have a high level of management and/or financial experience. In this process, the Board of Directors and the Corporate Governance Committee does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Shareholder/Interested Person Communications. As set forth in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines, which may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com , any shareholder or interested person may communicate with the Board of Directors in accordance with the following process. If an interested party desires to communicate with the Board of Directors or any member of the Board of Directors, the interested party may send such communication in writing to the Company to the attention of the Director of Investor Relations and/or the General Counsel. Such communication must include the following information in order to be considered for forwarding on to the Board of Directors or the applicable director:
- The name, address, and phone number of the interested party.
| 2. | The basis of the partys interest in the Company, e.g., if
the interested party is a shareholder, a statement to that
effect with the number of shares owned by the shareholder and
the length of time that such shares have been beneficially owned. |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | The identity of the director or directors for whom such
communication is intended. |
| 4. | The address where any reply or questions may be sent by the
Company, the Board or any Board member. |
| 5. | Whether such interested party requests that the Company let the
interested party know whether or not such communication has been
forwarded to the Board or the particular Board member. |
| 6. | Such other information that the Company may subsequently request
in order to verify the foregoing information or to clarify the
communication. |
Any communication which the Companys Director of Investor Relations or General Counsel determines, in his or her discretion, to be or to contain any language which is offensive or to be dangerous, harmful, illegal, illegible, not understandable, or nonsensical, may, at the option of such person, not be forwarded to the Board or any particular director. Any communication from an interested party shall not be entitled to confidential treatment and may be disclosed by the Company or by any Board member as the Company or the Board member sees fit. Neither the Company nor the Board nor any Board member shall be obligated to send any reply or response to the interested party, except to indicate to the interested party (but only if the interested party specifically requested such an indication) whether or not the interested partys communication was forwarded to the Board or the applicable Board member.
Corporate Governance Committee Keith D. Nosbusch, Chairman Dean H. Anderson Virgis W. Colbert
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- AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
In connection with its function to oversee and monitor the financial reporting process of the Company, the Audit Committee has done the following:
| | reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, with the
Companys management; |
| --- | --- |
| | discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm, those matters
required to be discussed by Statement on the Auditing Standards
No. 114 (The Auditors Communication With Those
Charged With Governance); and |
| | received the written disclosure and the letter from
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP required by Independence Standards
Board Standard No. 1 (Independence Discussions with Audit
Committees), considered whether the provisions of non-audit
services by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is compatible with
maintaining PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPs independence, and
discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP its independence. |
Based on the foregoing, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Fees Billed to the Company by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP during Fiscal 2008 and 2009
Fees billed or expected to be billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for each of the last two years are listed in the following table.
| Year Ended | Audit | Audit — Related | All Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 | Fees | Fees | Tax Fees | Fees |
| 2009 | $ 1,853,200 | $54,000 | $ 327,900 | $ 1,500 |
| 2008 | $ 2,368,100 | $528,500 | $ 178,600 | $ 1,500 |
Audit fees include fees for services performed to comply with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), including the recurring audit of the Companys consolidated financial statements. This category also includes fees for audits provided in connection with statutory filings or services that generally only the principal auditor reasonably can provide to a client, such as procedures related to consents and assistance with a review of documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Audit related fees include fees associated with assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Companys financial statements. This category includes fees related to assistance in financial due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions.
Tax fees primarily include fees associated with tax compliance, tax consulting, as well as domestic and international tax planning.
All other fees primarily include fees associated with an accounting research tool.
The Companys policy and procedures for pre-approval of non-audit services to be performed by the Companys independent registered public accounting firm are set forth in Section III of the Audit Committee Charter. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter may be viewed on the Companys website at www.manitowoc.com . All services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that are encompassed in the audit related fees, tax fees, and all other fees were approved by the Audit Committee in advance in accordance with the pre-approval policy and process set forth in the Audit Committee Charter.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
In accordance with the recommendation of the Audit Committee, and at the direction of the Board of Directors, the Company has retained PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal
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year ending December 31, 2010. As set forth in this Proxy Statement, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is being submitted to the shareholders for ratification at the upcoming Annual Meeting. A representative of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting to respond to appropriate questions and to make a statement if he or she desires to do so.
Audit Committee Robert C. Stift, Chairman Dean H. Anderson Cynthia M. Egnotovich Kenneth W. Krueger
- EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
The following table summarizes, as of December 31, 2009, the number of shares of the Companys Common Stock that may be issued under the Companys equity compensation plans and the number of shares available under such plans pursuant to which grants of options, warrants, and rights to acquire shares may be made from time to time.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
| remaining available for | ||||||
| Number of securities to | Weighted-average exercise | future issuance under | ||||
| be issued upon exercise of | price of outstanding | equity compensation plans | ||||
| outstanding options, | options, warrants, and | (excluding securities | ||||
| Plan | ||||||
| Category | warrants, and rights (A) | rights (B) | reflected in column (A))(C) | |||
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security | ||||||
| holders (1)(3) | 772,306 | (2) | $6.73 | (2) | 0 | (2) |
| Equity compensation | 4,793,464 | (4(a)) | $14.75 | (4(a)) | 6,945,528 | (4(a)) |
| plans approved by security | 186,800 | (4(b)) | $22.78 | (4(b)) | 511,400 | (4(b)) |
| holders (4) | 216,000 | (4(c))(2) | $6.67 | (4(c))(2) | 0 | (4(c))(2) |
| Total (3) | 5,968,570 | 7,456,928 |
| (1) | Consists of the Companys 1995 Stock Plan (which is the
predecessor to the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan) and
Deferred Compensation Plan. No additional awards are available
for issuance under the 1995 Stock Plan. For a description of the
key provisions of the Deferred Compensation Plan, see the
discussion contained in this Proxy Statement under
section 8 Compensation Discussion and Analysis
and Compensation Committee Report under the subsection captioned
Deferred Compensation and the discussion
contained under section 7 Non-Employee Director
Compensation. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Column (A) does not include 302,897 Common Stock units
issued under the Deferred Compensation Plan as of
December 31, 2009. Each Common Stock unit under the
Deferred Compensation Plan represents the right to receive one
share of Company Common Stock following the participants
death, disability, termination of service as a director or
employee, a date specified by the participant, or the earlier of
any such events to occur. Since the Common Stock units are
acquired by participants through a deferral of fees or
compensation, there is no exercise price associated
with the Common Stock units. As a result, the weighted-average
exercise price in column (B) is calculated solely on the
basis of outstanding options issued under the 1995 Stock Plan,
the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, the 2003
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, and the 2004 Non-Employee
Director Stock and Awards Plan, and does not take into account
the Common Stock units issued under the Deferred Compensation
Plan. The operation of the Deferred Compensation Plan requires
the plan trustees to make available as and when needed a
sufficient number of shares of Company Common Stock to meet the
needs of the plan. Accordingly, since there is no specific
number of shares reserved for issuance under the Deferred
Compensation Plan, column (C) includes only those shares
remaining available for issuance under |
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| | the 1995 Stock Plan, the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Option
Plan, the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, and the 2004
Non-Employee Director Stock and Awards Plan. |
| --- | --- |
| (3) | Does not include the 8,660 shares underlying the
outstanding stock options issued under the Grove Investors, Inc.
2001 Stock Incentive Plan, which were assumed by the Company in
connection with the acquisition of Grove Investors, Inc. Those
options have a weighted average exercise price of $4.575. No
additional options may be granted under the Grove Investors,
Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan. |
| (4) | Consists of (a) the Companys 2003 Incentive Stock and
Awards Plan, (b) the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and
Awards Plan, and (c) the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan. The 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan
(the 1999 Director Stock Plan) is the
predecessor to the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and Awards
Plan (the 2004 Director Stock Plan). Upon the
effective date of the 2004 Director Stock Plan no further
awards can be made from the 1999 Director Stock Plan and
all shares that would otherwise have been available for new
grants under the 1999 Director Stock Plan are no longer
available for granting. For a description of the key provisions
of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards plan, see the discussion
contained in this Proxy Statement under
section 8 Compensation Discussion and Analysis
and Compensation Committee Report under the subsection captioned
Long-Term Incentives . For a description of
the key provisions of the 2004 Director Stock Plan, see the
discussion contained in this Proxy Statement under
section 7 Non-Employee Director Compensation. |
- OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
Stock Ownership of Beneficial Owners of More than Five Percent
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of each person or entity known by the Company to have beneficial ownership of more than 5% of the Companys outstanding Common Stock as of December 31, 2009.
| Name and Address — of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature — of Beneficial Ownership | of Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | |||
| Inc. (1) 40 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022 | 7,082,814 | 5.42 % | |
| Marshall & Ilsley | |||
| Corporation (2) 770 North Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 | |||
| Marshall & Ilsley Trust Company | |||
| N.A. (2) 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 200 Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |||
| 53202 | 7,731,513 (2 | ) | 5.90 % |
| (1) | This information is based solely on a Schedule 13G filed
with the SEC by BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock) on
January 29, 2010. The Schedule 13G indicates that
BlackRock filed the Schedule 13G as a parent holding
company or control person with respect to the following
subsidiaries of BlackRock: BlackRock Asset Management Japan
Limited; BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited; BlackRock
Institutional Trust Company, N.A.; BlackRock
Fund Advisors; BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited;
BlackRock Asset Management Australia Limited; BlackRock
Financial Management, Inc.; BlackRock Investment Management,
LLC; and BlackRock International Ltd. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | This information is based solely on a Schedule 13G filed
with the SEC jointly by Marshall & Ilsley Corporation
(M&I) and Marshall & Ilsley
Trust Company N.A. (M&I Trust Co.) on
February 16, 2010. M&I and M&I Trust Co.
reported that they may be deemed to have sole voting and
dispositive power with respect to 54,368 shares and shared
voting and dispositive power with respect to
7,677,145 shares. M&I and M&I Trust Co. reported
in the Schedule 13G that they specifically disclaimed beneficial
ownership of 7,673,195 of the 7,677,145 shares over which they
may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power. |
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Stock Ownership of Directors and Management
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of Common Stock by each director and director nominee of the Company, by each executive officer of the Company named in the Summary Compensation Table below, and by the directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, the information is provided as of February 26, 2010. Each of the persons listed below is the beneficial owner of less than 1% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and the executive officers and directors as a group own less than 2% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. The table also reflects for each person the number of Common Stock units associated with compensation deferred under the Companys Deferred Compensation Plan. None of the persons named below has pledged any of their shares as security.
| Name | Number of Shares of Common — Stock Beneficially
Owned (1) | Stock Units Beneficially
Owned (2) | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dean H. Anderson | 78,712 | (5) | 33,199 | |
| Virgis W. Colbert | 116,600 | (6) | 16,553 | |
| Cynthia M. Egnotovich | 22,000 | (7) | 2,773 | |
| Eric P. Etchart | 99,855 | (4)(8) | 0 | |
| Maurice D. Jones | 187,580 | (3)(4)(9) | 8,669 | |
| Kenneth W. Krueger | 72,000 | (10) | 17,225 | |
| Carl J. Laurino | 214,720 | (3)(4)(11) | 546 | |
| Thomas G. Musial | 306,836 | (3)(4)(12) | 8,691 | |
| Keith D. Nosbusch | 88,000 | (13) | 11,100 | |
| James L. Packard | 152,000 | (14) | 33,383 | |
| Robert C. Stift | 116,000 | (15) | 27,273 | |
| Glen E. Tellock | 581,863 | (3)(4)(16) | 9,920 | |
| Total of all above-named executive officers and directors | 2,036,166 | | 169,332 | |
| Total of all executive officers and directors as a group
(14 persons) | 6,128,678 | (17) | 289,311 | (18) |
| (1) | Unless otherwise noted, the specified persons have sole voting
power and sole dispositive power as to the indicated shares. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | The Company has the sole right to vote all shares of Common
Stock underlying the Common Stock units held in the Deferred
Compensation Plan Trust. The independent trustee of the Trust
has dispositive power as to such shares. |
| (3) | For the following current executive officers, includes the
indicated number of shares which were held in their respective
401(k) Retirement Plan accounts as of December 31, 2009, as
to which they have sole voting power and shared investment
power: Glen E. Tellock 17,353, Carl J.
Laurino 29,422, Thomas G. Musial 21,005,
and Maurice D. Jones 4,817. |
| (4) | Reflects shares beneficially owned as of December 31, 2009,
under the 401(k) Retirement Plan, as amended effective
April 1, 1999, to provide that, after July 1, 1999,
Plan accounts are valued on a daily basis. |
| (5) | Includes 20,600 shares which Mr. Anderson has the
right to acquire pursuant to the 1999 Non-Employee Director
Stock Option Plan and/or the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock
and Awards Plan within sixty days following the record date for
the Annual Meeting. Includes 6,000 shares held in an IRA
for Mr. Andersons spouse and excludes
3,920 shares held in trusts for the benefit of
Mr. Andersons grandchildren. |
| (6) | Includes 55,200 shares which Mr. Colbert has the right
to acquire pursuant to the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan and/or the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and
Awards Plan within sixty days following the record date for the
Annual Meeting. |
| (7) | Includes 2,000 shares which Ms. Egnotovich has the
right to acquire pursuant to the 2004 Non-Employee Director
Stock and Awards Plan within sixty days following the record
date for the Annual Meeting. |
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| (8) | Includes 40,454 shares which Mr. Etchart has the right
to acquire pursuant to the 1995 Stock Plan and/or the 2003
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan within sixty days following the
record date for the Annual Meeting. |
| --- | --- |
| (9) | Includes 133,950 shares which Mr. Jones has the right
to acquire pursuant to the 1995 Stock Plan and/or the 2003
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan within sixty days following the
record date for the Annual meeting. |
| (10) | Includes 37,200 shares which Mr. Krueger has the right
to acquire pursuant to the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan and/or the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and
Awards Plan within sixty days following the record date for the
Annual Meeting. |
| (11) | Includes 125,786 shares which Mr. Laurino has the
right to acquire pursuant to the 1995 Stock Plan and/or the 2003
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan within sixty days following the
record date for the Annual Meeting. Also, excludes
1,200 shares owned by Mr. Laurinos spouse. |
| (12) | Includes 177,675 shares which Mr. Musial has the right
to acquire pursuant to the 1995 Stock Option Plan and/or the
2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan within sixty days following
the record date for the Annual Meeting. |
| (13) | Includes 57,200 shares which Mr. Nosbusch has the
right to acquire pursuant to the 1999 Non-Employee Director
Stock Option Plan and/or 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and
Awards Plan within sixty days following the record date for the
Annual Meeting. |
| (14) | Includes 109,200 shares which Mr. Packard has the
right to acquire pursuant to the 1999 Non-Employee Director
Stock Option Plan and/or 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and
Awards Plan within sixty days following the record date for the
Annual Meeting. |
| (15) | Includes 85,200 shares which Mr. Stift has the right
to acquire pursuant to the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan and/or 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and Awards
Plan within sixty days following the record date for the Annual
Meeting. Also, excludes 4,000 shares held by
Mr. Stifts spouse in a revocable trust as to which
Mr. Stift disclaims beneficial ownership. |
| (16) | Includes 18,054 shares as to which voting and investment
power is shared with Mr. Tellocks spouse. Also
includes 322,200 shares which Mr. Tellock has the
right to acquire pursuant to the 1995 Stock Plan and/or the 2003
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan within sixty days following the
record date for the Annual Meeting. Also excludes
2,500 shares held either by a daughter or by
Mr. Tellocks spouse as custodian for a daughter. |
| (17) | Includes 18,054 shares of Common Stock as to which voting
and investment power are shared, and 3,960,288 shares, as
of February 26, 2010, held by the 401(k) Retirement Plan
(persons within the group hold sole voting power with respect to
82,127 of these shares, and share investment power with respect
to all of these shares by virtue of the Plans
administration by an investment committee of benefit management
executive officers). |
| (18) | Also includes 27,826 shares, as of February 26, 2010,
as to which the Company, through certain officers, have sole
voting power under the Deferred Compensation Plan Trust. |
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Companys officers and directors and persons owning more than ten percent of the Companys Common Stock to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of equity and derivative securities of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange. To the Companys knowledge, based on information provided by the reporting persons, all applicable reporting requirements for fiscal year 2009 were complied with in a timely manner except for a purchase on May 21, 2009 of 900 shares of Company stock by one of Mr. Tellocks daughters and a purchase of 1,000 shares of Company stock by Mr. Tellocks wife as custodian for another daughter. These purchases were disclosed pursuant to a filing made on August 10, 2009.
- NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The annual compensation package for non-employee directors is designed to attract and retain highly experienced and qualified individuals to serve on the Companys Board of Directors.
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The 2009 compensation package consisted of cash (Board and committee annual retainers and meeting fees) and equity (restricted stock) awards. Directors are also entitled to reimbursement of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with their travel to and from and attendance at Board and committee meetings and other Company events. The compensation package is intended to be competitive relative to general industrial companies of comparable size to the Company. The Compensation Committee typically reviews the market competitiveness of the non-employee director compensation program every two years. The last review of the program was conducted in 2008.
Approximately two-thirds of the target annual compensation package is delivered in the form of equity, which is designed to promote a greater alignment of interest between the Companys non-employee directors and its shareholders. In 2008, the Compensation Committee with the assistance of its compensation consultant, Towers Watson (formerly Towers Perrin), undertook an analysis of its non-employee director compensation. As a result of that analysis, upon recommendation from the Compensation Committee, the full Board approved changes to the non-employee director compensation to bring the compensation more in line with market median practices. These changes are summarized in the table below. In 2009, the equity grant was set based on the Companys recent average stock price ending in January 2009, consideration of share usage and other factors. The actual grant price and accounting expense was determined at the date of grant (February 24, 2009). An individual directors actual annual compensation will vary based on committee memberships, committee chair responsibilities, and the number of Board and committee meetings attended.
Stock awards in 2009 were granted out of the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and Awards Plan (the 2004 Director Stock Plan). The purpose of the 2004 Director Stock Plan is three-fold: (i) to promote the long-term growth and financial success of the Company; (ii) to attract and retain highly experienced and qualified individuals to serve on the Companys Board of Directors; and (iii) to assist the Company in promoting a greater alignment of interest between the Companys non-employee directors and its shareholders. The 2004 Director Stock Plan is designed to achieve these goals by providing non-employee directors of the Company with incentives to increase shareholder value by offering them the opportunity to acquire shares of the Companys Common Stock, receive incentives based on the value of such Common Stock, or receive other equity-based incentives as provided in the 2004 Director Stock Plan. Only non-employee directors of the Company are eligible to receive awards under the 2004 Director Stock Plan. The Compensation Committee of the Companys Board of Directors may, in its discretion, grant awards from time to time in such amounts as it determines and to such non-employee directors as it selects.
The following table summarizes the 2009 compensation elements provided to the Companys non-employee directors. For 2009, the restricted stock grant guideline value was $100,000; however, the grant date value was much less due to the actual stock price on the date of grant.
| Element | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Board Member Cash Retainer | $60,000 |
| Board Per-Meeting Fee | $1,500 |
| Committee Per-Meeting Fee | $1,500 |
| Audit Committee Chairperson Annual Retainer | $15,000 |
| Compensation Committee Chairperson Annual Retainer | $9,000 |
| Governance Committee Chairperson Annual Retainer | $7,500 |
| Annual Restricted Stock | |
| Grant (1) | 9,700 shares |
(1) The award was granted on February 24, 2009.
Effective in 2005, the Board implemented stock ownership guidelines for non-employee directors, which require a non-employee director to acquire an amount of the Companys Common Stock with a value equal to five times such directors total annual Board member cash retainer (does not include meeting fees or the annual committee chairperson retainers). The guidelines require the stock ownership amount to be met by the later of the
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end of 2010 or the end of the fifth full calendar year after the director is first elected to the Board. As of December 31, 2009, each of the non-employee directors was in compliance or projected to be in compliance with his/her respective ownership guideline.
In addition, under the Companys Deferred Compensation Plan, each non-employee director may elect to defer all or any part of the directors annual retainer and meeting fees for future payment upon death, disability, termination of service as a director, a date specified by the participant, or the earlier of any such date to occur. A director may use the Deferred Compensation Plan as a means of achieving the directors stock ownership guideline by electing to defer a portion of his/her compensation under the Companys Deferred Compensation Plan and investing in stock units (value equivalent to Manitowocs stock price).
In 2009, only restricted stock was granted to non-employee directors at the February meeting of the Board of Directors. The restrictions on the restricted stock awards lapse on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restrictions provide that, unless the Compensation Committee in its discretion determines otherwise, (i) the restricted shares will be immediately forfeited if the director ceases to be a member of the Board prior to the restriction lapse date for any reason other than the directors retirement (due to reaching the mandatory retirement age established by the Board), death or disability; and (ii) the restricted shares are generally transferable, but may not be assigned, pledged or mortgaged prior to the restriction lapse date. In previous years, stock options were also granted, which had an exercise price equal to the closing stock price on the date of grant, a 10-year term and vested immediately.
Non-Employee Directors Compensation
The following table sets forth the total compensation earned by non-employee directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
| Change in | |||||||||
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| Pension Value | |||||||||
| and Nonqualified | |||||||||
| Fees Earned | Deferred | ||||||||
| or Paid in | Stock | Option | Compensation | All Other | |||||
| Name | Cash (1) | Awards (3) | Awards (4) | Earnings | Compensation (5) | Total | |||
| Dean H. Anderson | $ 79,500 | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $122,277 | |||
| Virgis W. Colbert | $ 81,000 | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $123,777 | |||
| Cynthia M. Egnotovich | $ 78,000 | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $120,777 | |||
| Kenneth W. Krueger | $ 79,500 | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $122,277 | |||
| Keith D. Nosbusch | $ 81,000 | (2) | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $123,777 | ||
| James L. Packard | $ 84,000 | (2) | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $126,777 | ||
| Robert C. Stift | $ 88,500 | (2) | $42,777 | $ 0 | $ 0 | (6) | $ 0 | (6) | $131,277 |
| (1) | Includes meeting fees for the December 2009 Board and Committee
meetings which were paid in January 2010. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Includes committee chairperson annual retainer in the following
amounts: Audit $15,000, Compensation
$9,000 and Corporate Governance $7,500.
Mr. Nosbusch served as chair of the Corporate Governance
Committee, Mr. Packard served as chair of the Compensation
Committee, and Mr. Stift served as chair of the Audit
Committee. |
| (3) | Reflects the grant date fair value of restricted stock awarded
in 2009 as computed under FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a
FAS 123R). The restrictions on restricted stock awards
lapse on the third anniversary of the grant date. At year end,
each non-employed director other than Ms. Egnotovich had
12,700 shares of restricted stock outstanding. At year end,
Ms. Egnotovich had 10,700 shares of restricted stock
outstanding. |
| (4) | No options were awarded to directors in 2009. At year end, the
directors had the following options outstanding: Dean H.
Anderson 20,600, Virgis W. Colbert
55,200, Cynthia M. Egnotovich 2,000, Kenneth W.
Krueger 37,200, Keith D. Nosbusch
57,200, James L. Packard 109,200, Robert C.
Stift 85,200. |
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| (5) | Not included in these numbers are travel-related expenses of a
directors spouse or guest. From time to time, spouses or
guests may be invited to accompany the directors at a Company
function at the Companys expense. During 2009, spouses of
directors were invited to attend the February Board meeting.
Mr. Anderson and Ms. Egnotovich did not have a spouse
or guest attend the February Board meeting. At the February
event the company reimbursed air fares for the spouse of
Mr. Colbert in the amount of $1,814.00 and Mr. Krueger
in the amount of $338.00. Meals and other expenses (other than
airfare) reimbursed for the spouses attending the February event
averaged less than $100. |
| --- | --- |
| (6) | Amounts do not include $89,235.48 paid to Mr. Stift during
2009 pursuant to the terms of a Supplemental Executive
Retirement Plan of Grove North America, Division of Kidde
Industries, Inc. (the predecessor of Grove Investors, Inc.)
(Grove). Prior to becoming a member of the Board of
the Company, Mr. Stift served as an officer of Grove until
his retirement in April 1998, and was a participant in the plan
when Grove was acquired by the Company in 2002. The benefits
Mr. Stift receives under the plan relate solely to his
prior service as an officer of Grove and do not relate to his
service as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. |
- COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Overview
The discussion and analysis below is designed to assist you with understanding the objectives of our executive compensation program (the executive compensation program), the different components of compensation paid to our named executive officers (the CEO, CFO, and three other most highly compensated executive officers other than the CEO and CFO) and the basis for our compensation decisions. This discussion and analysis should be read together with the compensation tables located elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
Compensation Program Administration
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (Compensation Committee) is primarily responsible for administering the Companys executive compensation program. As such, the Compensation Committee reviews and approves all elements of the executive compensation program that cover the named executive officers. Additional information about the role and processes of the Compensation Committee is presented in the Governance of the Board and its Committees Compensation Committee section.
Compensation Program Objectives and Philosophy
Our executive compensation program aligns the interests of our executives with the interests of our shareholders and motivates our executives to maximize long-term total returns to our shareholders. In addition, our executive compensation program provides competitive total compensation opportunities, at a reasonable cost, in order to attract, motivate and retain highly-qualified executives critical to the achievement of the Companys financial and strategic goals.
Our compensation program is intended to motivate executives by:
| | Paying for performance. A significant portion
of the compensation paid to an executive is variable and
at risk, and is earned based on the achievement of
the Companys financial goals and/or stock
price appreciation. |
| --- | --- |
| | Providing market competitive
compensation. Compensation opportunities for
executives are established based on a review of compensation
offered to executives in comparable positions at general
industrial companies of similar size. |
| | Encouraging long service. The Company offers
several retirement and savings plans, which are payable after
retirement from the Company and provide employees with the
opportunity to earn Company contributions or save pre-tax
dollars for retirement. |
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Facilitating executive stock ownership. Long-term incentive awards are paid solely in Company stock, and executive officers are subject to minimum stock ownership guidelines.
It is the Compensation Committees philosophy to set overall compensation and each element of compensation paid to our named executive officers and other executive officers to be within a competitive range of market median practices. In connection with its executive compensation determinations, the Company reviews survey data among comparable companies and broader market trends/developments, as provided by the Compensation Committees compensation consultant, Towers Watson. Given the range of its businesses, the Company reviews market pay data among comparably-sized general industrial companies; a specific peer group for pay benchmarking is not used. Survey data of comparable positions is analyzed annually in considering adjustments to base salaries and target short-term and long-term incentive award opportunities. Survey data is reviewed periodically to help maintain the competiveness of all elements of compensation.
Total Compensation
Overall target compensation for named executive officers is set to be within a competitive range of market median practices. In setting an individual executives salary and target incentive award opportunities, the CEO (with respect to his team) and Compensation Committee also consider experience, length of service, individual and Company performance, current market practices, internal equity, and business/people needs. Actual total compensation can vary from target compensation based on the individuals and the Companys performance.
Compensation Elements
We believe the executive compensation program described below, by element and in total, best achieves our objectives.
| Element | Purpose | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | Establish a certain element of pay for an individuals | |
| competencies, skills, experience and performance relative to | ||
| his/her current job | Not at risk; eligible for annual merit increases and adjustments | |
| for changes in job responsibilities | ||
| Short-Term Incentives | Motivate and reward the achievement of annual Company financial | |
| goals, as assessed by Economic Value Added | ||
| (EVA ® ) |
results, relative to targeted levels | Performance-based (variable) cash opportunity; amount earned
will vary based on actual financial results achieved |
| Long-Term Incentives | Motivate and reward the achievement of stock price appreciation
over time | Majority is performance-based opportunity; amount realized by
the executive is dependent upon stock price performance |
| Retirement Benefits | Facilitate long service with the Company by providing a targeted
replacement income level upon retirement | Both fixed and variable aspects; contributions drive growth of
funds and future payments |
| Benefits and Perquisites | Provide additional financial security and other enhanced
benefits for executives | Generally fixed; actual cost is based on participation and usage |
| Change in Control (CIC) Continued Employment and
Severance Benefits | Provide continuity of the leadership team leading up to and
after a change in control | Contingent component; provides for continued employment upon a
CIC and severance benefits if an executives employment is
terminated following a CIC |
In setting total compensation, a consistent approach is applied for all executive officers. Executive officers may also receive pay increases at the time of promotions, which on May 1, 2007 occurred for Mr. Tellock (promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer). In connection with that promotion, the Compensation Committee increased
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base salary and target short-term incentive award percentages, and made additional long-term incentive grants. Additional detail regarding each pay element is presented below. Other than the Change in Control Severance Arrangements (Contingent Employment Agreements) described below and the Employment Arrangement with Mr. Etchart summarized below, the Company does not have employment agreements with any of the named executive officers.
Base Salary. Salaries are reviewed annually, and adjustments, if any, are based on consideration of the Companys overall budget for base salaries for the year, individual factors (competencies, skills, experience, and performance), internal equity, and market pay data. At the end of 2008, based on consideration of the above-mentioned factors, the Board approved increases for the executive officers of the Company effective January 1, 2009. However, in view of the economic conditions, the increases were not implemented. Furthermore, effective with the pay period commencing July 26, 2009 through December 26, 2009, the Company implemented a pay reduction for all officers equal to 3% of their base salary for that time period. The salary previous to the 3% reduction was reinstated for the pay period commencing December 27, 2009. Based upon the survey data provided by the Compensation Committees compensation consultant, the base salaries approved for the named executive officers in 2009 on average approximated the median of base salaries of comparable positions in considering an individuals experience, performance and other factors.
Short-Term Incentives. The Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) rewards eligible participants for maximizing shareholder value. The Company believes the creation of shareholder value is best measured by EVA ® , a technique developed by Stern Stewart & Co., which measures the economic profit generated by a business. EVA ® is equal to the difference between:
i. Net operating profit after tax (for certain participants who are likely to directly affect improvements in the Companys tax rate) or net operating profit before tax (for participants who are not likely to directly affect improvements in the Companys tax rate), defined as operating earnings adjusted to eliminate the impact of, among other things, certain accounting charges such as bad debt and inventory reserve expenses, and research and development costs; and
ii. A capital charge, defined as capital employed multiplied by the weighted average cost of capital.
The weighting of an EVA ® center for a particular executive depends upon the executives primary operating unit responsibilities. The 2009 weightings for the named executive officers were as follows:
| | Corporate Officers: awards based 100% on Corporate
EVA ® performance |
| --- | --- |
| | Business Segment Presidents: awards based 50% on Business
Segment and 50% on Corporate
EVA ® performance |
Participants under the STIP are divided into thirteen classifications, which in 2009 had target incentive award levels ranging from 5% to 90% of base salary. The classification assignment corresponds with what the Company believes is the relative effect of a participants job on the Companys performance.
Awards under the STIP are based on results relative to target EVA ® for the participants participating group (or combination of participating group in the case of Business Segment Presidents). The target EVA ® for 2009 varied among the various participating groups; in total in 2009 there were sixteen participating groups. The named executive officers were in the Corporate Group, Crane Group and/or Foodservice Group or a combination of two or those groups). For 2009 the target EVA ® for all participating groups was determined by the actual EVA ® achieved for the respective participating groups in 2008 plus the expected improvement in EVA ® for 2009. For all participating groups in 2009, the Plan also set forth a maximum EVA ® that could be earned which is determined by the actual EVA ® achieved in the preceding year, plus the expected improvement in EVA ® for the performance year and an amount equal to 150% of the leverage factor for the performance year.
Probabilities of achievement are considered in calibrating the expected improvement and leverage factors. The leverage factor is the amount of EVA ® above the target EVA ® that must be achieved before an incentive award of two times the target incentive award percentage is earned, or stated in the converse, it is the minimum amount of EVA ® below the target EVA ® that would result in a zero incentive award being earned. The expected improvement and leverage factors are evaluated and recalibrated no less than every three years, and were recalibrated in 2008 for
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2009, 2010 and 2011 performance. The Company retains the services of Stern Stewart & Co. to assist with the recalibration of the leverage and expected improvement factors.
The 2009 target annual incentive award percentages assigned to the Companys named executive officers ranged from 60% to 90% of base salary, based on the positions responsibilities and business impact. Awards earned under the STIP can range from 0% to 250% of an individuals target award opportunity based on actual EVA ® results versus the target EVA ® for the year. Earned awards, if any, are fully paid out after the end of the year.
2009 Awards . Because the Companys actual 2009 EVA ® performance for the Corporate Group was significantly below target EVA ® levels, no STIP payouts were made for 2009 performance for the named executive officers. Presented below are the 2009 actual EVA ® performance for the participating groups (EVA ® centers) applicable to named executive officers and the award earned.
| 2009 Target | 2009 Actual | Award Earned (as — a % of Target | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVA ® Center | EVA ® | EVA ® | Opportunity) |
| Corporate Group | $239,772,000 | $(139,244,000) | 0% |
| Crane Group | $262,801,000 | $1,823,000 | 0% |
| Foodservice Group | $(12,346,000) | $(123,439,000) | 0% |
The actual incentive award payouts for the named executive officers are presented in the Summary Compensation Table, in the column, Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation. The potential dollar range of the 2009 annual incentive awards, by named executive officer, is presented in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards table.
Use of Discretion . The Compensation Committee does not use discretion to pay awards under the STIP that would not have otherwise been earned. The STIP allows the Compensation Committee to apply discretion in considering potential adjustments (e.g., certain accounting charges such as bad debt and inventory reserve expenses and research and development costs) presented by management in order to assess performance of continuing operations. In practice, the Compensation Committee has made a limited number of adjustments, which, for awards to be earned by executives during a particular year, must be determined no later than the Compensation Committees February meeting. The Compensation Committee reviews the actual results for a year and considers and approves potential adjustments in accordance with the STIP. With respect to the officers of the Company, these adjustments for a plan year must be made no later than the February Compensation Committee meeting of that year.
Long-Term Incentives. Long-term incentive awards are granted under the Companys 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. The 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan allows the Company to grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance share awards, and performance units. The Compensation Committee has full authority to make awards to executive officers of the Company under the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. It determines the type, the number of shares, and the other terms of the awards.
Long-term incentive awards are granted to align the interests of executives with those of shareholders by allowing executives to share in the growth and financial success of the Company, as reflected in Manitowocs stock price. In addition, long-term incentive awards facilitate the attraction, retention and motivation of executives and key employees.
In 2009, in order to achieve the executive compensation programs objectives, the Company granted each officer (including named executive officers) 75% of the officers total long-term award value in stock options and the remaining 25% in restricted stock. Other eligible employees received grants of stock options and/or restricted stock.
Stock Options . Stock options align executives interests with those of shareholders, since options only have realizable value if the price of Manitowoc stock increases relative to the grant/exercise price.
Stock options granted to the named executive officers and other eligible employees during fiscal 2009 have the following terms:
Exercise price is the closing trading price on the grant date.
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| | Vest annually in 25% increments beginning on the second
anniversary of the grant date and continuing on each subsequent
anniversary until the fifth anniversary. |
| --- | --- |
| | Expire 10 years from the grant date. |
Restricted Stock . Restricted stock is granted to executives to facilitate retention and, for newly hired executives, recruitment. The restrictions on the restricted stock awards granted to executives in 2009 lapse on the third anniversary of the grant date. During the restrictive period, the executive is entitled to any dividends paid on the restricted stock. The restrictions generally provide that, unless the Compensation Committee in its discretion determines otherwise, during the term of the restrictions the shares may not be sold or otherwise transferred, and the shares will be immediately forfeited in the event of the executives termination of employment for any reason other than death, disability or retirement.
The Compensation Committee sets award guidelines for each officer and job classification level based upon market median levels and the Companys recent average stock price. In 2009, equity grant guidelines were set based on the Companys 90-day average stock price ending January 2009. The actual grant price and accounting expense was determined at the date of grant (February 24, 2009). Grant guidelines for stock options and restricted stock awards are determined based on a methodology used in the consultants survey data, which is consistently applied for market comparison purposes. This methodology is similar to, but not the same as, the accounting methodology used for determining the FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a FAS 123R) fair value that is disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-Based Awards table.
The grant date accounting FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a FAS 123R) fair value of the 2009 stock option grants and restricted stock awards is presented in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table. The ultimate value, if any, which will be realized, is not determinable at the date of grant.
Eric Etchart Employment Arrangement. In addition to the pay elements described above for the named executive officers, Mr. Etchart is and remains an employee of Manitowoc France SAS (formerly Potain SAS) and has an employment agreement with that company. As an officer of the Company, Mr. Etchart is on assignment from Manitowoc France SAS, the terms of which are set forth in an assignment letter dated May 1, 2007. Under the terms of Mr. Etcharts assignment, he is entitled to a base salary and will participate in the Companys Short-Term Incentive Plan and the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, which are described above.
Furthermore, during his assignment as an officer of the Company, when feasible, he will continue to receive pension, healthcare, retirement and short- and long-term disability benefits under benefit plans sponsored in his home country of France. Under the terms of Mr. Etcharts employment agreement with Manitowoc France SAS, Mr. Etchart is entitled to the benefits of a category III C classification under the collective bargaining agreement Convention Collective Nationale de Ingeìnieurss et Cadres de Meìtallurgie, which benefits include certain severance benefits as described in the Executive Compensation Eric P. Etchart Severance Benefits section of this Proxy Statement. Additionally, his employment agreement with Manitowoc France SAS provides in general that (a) all inventions he develops during his employment will belong to the Company, (b) all tools and equipment provided him for use in his employment belong to the Company and may only be used in connection with his employment, (c) he will work exclusively for the Company and will keep Company information confidential and maintain himself free of any conflict of interest, (d) he will agree not to compete with the Company for a period of up to two years following the termination of his employment in consideration for the payment by the Company to him of an amount equal to one-half his base salary for each month during the non-compete period, and (e) either he or the Company may terminate the employment agreement upon three months notice (but this notice was modified to six months in connection with his current assignment as an executive officer of the Company). As an executive officer of the Company, Mr. Etchart will also be provided with other benefits customarily provided to executive officers of the Company, including reimbursement of relocation expenses pursuant to Company policy and the compensation and employment arrangements described in this Compensation Discussion and Analysis section and in the Executive Compensation section of this Proxy Statement.
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
Effective beginning in fiscal 2005, the Compensation Committee approved stock ownership guidelines for executive officers. The guidelines provide that by the end of 2010 (or within 5 years after the date that the executive officer commenced employment as an officer (or as CEO), whichever is later) each executive officer should hold an amount of stock with a value at least equal to the following:
| | CEO: 5x base salary |
|---|---|
| | Other executive officers: 3x base salary |
Stock ownership includes shares owned outright, restricted stock, and stock equivalents held in deferred compensation/retirement arrangements. Additionally, one-half of the guideline amounts can be met by vested, in- the-money stock options held by the executive. As of December 31, 2009, each of the named executive officers was in compliance or projected to be in compliance with his/her respective ownership guideline.
If an executive does not meet his/her ownership requirement which is measured as of the end of any given year (commencing in 2010 or the fifth anniversary of the date the executive officer was named an officer or became CEO), the executive may be required to acquire during the subsequent year, shares of the Companys stock having a dollar value equal to, at the time of acquisition, 50% of any earned STIP awards payable during such subsequent year, determined after tax, until compliance is achieved.
link1 "Other Pay Elements"
Other Pay Elements
The Companys executive officers are eligible to participate in the following other pay elements:
| | Retirement benefits |
|---|---|
| | Deferred compensation |
| | Perquisites/Other benefits |
| | Change in control severance arrangements |
Retirement Benefits. In order to facilitate the long service of highly-qualified executives, the Company provides retirement benefits. Executives may be selected by the Compensation Committee to be eligible to participate in the nonqualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). An executive is not eligible to participate in the SERP until the executive has at least five years of credited service with the Company and/or its subsidiaries; additional criteria for participation may be considered by the Compensation Committee. As of January 1, 2009, all of the named executive officers except Mr. Etchart were eligible to participate in the SERP. Benefits provided under the SERP are intended to provide a life annuity equal to 55% of a participants five-year final average pay (salary plus STIP-related awards). When a participant becomes eligible for a distribution from the SERP, the participant may elect to receive the distribution in a single lump sum or over a period not to exceed ten years. As amended effective January 1, 2009 for any executive who becomes a participant after December 31, 2008 and whose projected total service at his or her target retirement date is less than 25 years, the 55% target retirement benefit will be prorated based on the projected total service years divided by 25.
In addition, active, regular, full-time, non-union, U.S.-based employees (including the named executive officers) are eligible to participate in The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan, which allows employees to build retirement savings on a tax-deferred basis. The plan has a tax-qualified defined contribution savings component, the 401(k) Savings feature, in which participating employees receive a Company match; however, the Company match was suspended as of August 31, 2009 such that there was no Company match for the period from September 1 through the end of 2009. In addition, the plan has a Retirement Plan feature, in which the Company provides an annual contribution of at least 3% of eligible compensation to another defined contribution account. There are no employee contributions to the Retirement Plan feature. Contributions under the Retirement Plan feature are based on an EVA ® formula, subject to a cap, and are reviewed and approved by the retirement committee. In 2009 the annual Company contribution in the Retirement Plan feature was suspended as of July 31,
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2009 such that compensation earned from the period commencing August 1 through the end of the year was not considered in calculating the Company contribution for 2009.
The actuarial change from 2009 in the named executive officers SERP benefits and the value of Company annual contributions to The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan are presented in the Summary Compensation Table. Detailed information about the SERP is presented in the Pension Benefits Table.
Deferred Compensation. In order to further help in attracting and retaining highly-qualified employees, to facilitate stock ownership and to encourage saving for retirement, executive officers and other key employees are eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible participants may elect to defer up to 40% of base salary and up to 100% of awards to be paid under the STIP.
Credits to deferred compensation accounts for key employees will also include a contribution by the Company. This contribution equals the amount of compensation deferred by the key employee for the plan year (subject to a maximum of 25% of eligible compensation) multiplied by a rate equal to the greater of 3% or the rate of variable retirement plan contributions that the participant has received from the Company for the year under the 401(k) Retirement Plan plus one percent.
Deferred amounts can be invested into a variety of accounts, which mirror the performance of several different mutual funds offered in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, as well as the Company Stock Fund (which includes only Common Stock of the Company). Transfers between the Company Stock Fund and the other funds are not permitted. Key employee participants are not required to direct any minimum amount of deferred compensation into the Company Stock Fund.
The value of the Companys annual contributions in 2009 to the Deferred Compensation Plan is presented in the Summary Compensation Table. Detailed information about this Plan is presented in the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Table.
Perquisites/Other Benefits. In order to provide a market competitive total compensation package, the Company provides certain perquisites to executives. In 2009, the Company provided the following perquisites and supplemental benefits:
| | Supplemental long-term disability
insurance : The Company paid for the amount of the
annual premium for long-term disability coverage for each
executive above the basic coverage amount. |
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| | Tax preparation : The Company paid for the fees
incurred by the executive in preparing his or her tax return and
in planning for the subsequent year. |
| | Club membership : The Company paid for the
executives personal use of corporate memberships and in
certain cases the executives membership in a local country
club that may be beneficial to the executive in fulfilling his
or her responsibilities to meet with and/or entertain others in connection with his or her employment
responsibilities. The taxable amount of this benefit is
disclosed in the All Other Compensation Table. |
| | Car allowance : The Company paid each executive
a car allowance in the amounts noted under the All Other
Compensation Table. |
| | Internet access : In order to facilitate the
performance of his or her responsibilities, the Company will pay
for internet access fees for the executive at one remote
location. |
| | Spousal/guest travel : The Company paid for the
expense of the executives spouse or guest in accompanying
the executive at the February Board meeting and at certain other
limited events. |
The value of perquisites and supplemental benefits, in total and itemized, provided in 2009 are presented in the Summary Compensation Table and All Other Compensation Table.
Change in Control Severance Arrangements. In order to facilitate attraction and retention of highly-qualified executives, the Company has arrangements (Contingent Employment Agreements) with certain key executives (including the named executive officers) which provide for the executives continued employment (for a period ranging from one to three years) upon a change in control. All Contingent Employment Agreements with named executive officers are for a period of three years. In addition, the arrangements provide for certain severance benefits
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in the event the executive is terminated without cause (as defined in the agreements) prior to the end of the employment period. For some named executive officers (Tellock, Musial, Laurino and Jones) certain benefits are payable if the executive elects to terminate employment within 90 days of the change in control. Further detail regarding these agreements is presented in the Post-Employment Compensation section.
In 2009 the Board of Directors adopted a formal severance pay plan which establishes a discretionary severance program across the Company whereby all severance benefits are provided at the Companys sole discretion and will be designed to meet the specific facts and circumstances of each termination. The Board of Directors has the sole authority to authorize any benefits under the plan to any elected officer of the Company. Other than this Discretionary severance pay plan, the Company does not have a formal severance plan for other forms of employment termination, except for the severance benefits to which Mr. Etchart is entitled as an employee of a French company pursuant to the French collective bargaining agreement, as described in the Executive Compensation section of this Proxy Statement.
link1 "Other Executive Compensation Policies"
Other Executive Compensation Policies
Stock Option Granting Policy. In 2009, based on the approval of the Compensation Committee, the Company granted stock awards (stock options and restricted stock) to its executive officers and other eligible key employees. Stock awards were granted to key employees in February. Stock awards are also used to attract executives and key employees, and as such, stock awards are at times made to executives and key employees at the time they become employees or officers of the Company. In such cases, the grant date would be the date employment commences or the date the Compensation Committee approves the awards. In all cases, the exercise price of stock options is the closing trading price on the grant date.
Securities Trading Policy. The Company maintains an Insider Trading Policy which imposes specific standards on directors, officers and key employees of the Company. The policy is intended not only to forbid such persons from trading in Company stock on the basis of inside information, but to avoid even the appearance of improper conduct on the part of such persons. In addition to the specific restrictions set forth in the policy, the policy requires that all transactions in Company stock by such persons and by others in their households be pre-cleared by the Corporate Secretarys office. The only exception to the pre-clearance requirement is regular, ongoing acquisitions of Company stock resulting from continued participation in employee benefit plans that the Company or its agents administer.
Tax Deductibility of Executive Compensation. Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), limits the Companys federal income tax deduction to $1,000,000 per year for compensation to its CEO and certain other highly compensated executive officers. Qualified performance-based compensation for the CEO and certain covered officers is not, however, subject to the deduction limit, provided certain requirements of Section 162(m) are satisfied. Certain awards under the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, the 1995 Stock Plan, and the Short-Term Incentive Plan (as amended effective January 1, 2008) are intended to qualify for the performance-based compensation exception under Section 162(m). It is the Compensation Committees intent to preserve the deductibility of executive compensation to the extent reasonably practicable and consistent with the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. All of the named executive officers met the requirements of a covered officer under Section 162(m) in 2009.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Approval of Compensation Discussion and Analysis. Management of the Company has prepared the foregoing Compensation Discussion and Analysis of the compensation program for named executive officers. The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for fiscal year 2009 (included in this Proxy Statement) with the Companys management. Based on this review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors of the Company, and the Board has approved, that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Companys Proxy Statement for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Compensation Consultants. In carrying out its responsibility to administer the Companys executive compensation program during 2009, the Compensation Committee retained the services of Towers Watson. Towers Watson did not provide any compensation-related services or advice to management without the express
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approval of the Compensation Committee. A separate firm is retained by management to provide compensation consulting services. During 2009 the fees paid by the Company to Towers Watson for services not requested by the Compensation Committee were less than $120,000.
Compensation Practices that May Incentize Risks. The Compensation Committee is not of the view that any of the Companys compensation policies or practices creates risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company operates in two principal segments: Cranes and Related Products (the Crane segment) and Foodservice Equipment (the Foodservice segment). The basic compensation elements are the same across these segments and the entire organization. Those elements are base salary, short-term incentives and long-term incentives, all as described in the Compensation and Discussion Analysis. However, typically the market demand for Crane segment products is much more cyclical than the market demand for Foodservice segment products. Therefore, notwithstanding the fact that the compensation policies and practices of the Company are the same for both segments, short-term incentive compensation based on results in the Crane segment tends to have greater variances over a given period of time than the incentive compensation based on results in the Foodservice segment over the same period of time. The short-term incentive compensation for employees who work in the Companys corporate offices is based on the overall results of the company and not just the results of a particular segment.
As explained in the Compensation and Discussion Analysis, the Companys Short-Term Incentive Plan rewards eligible participants for maximizing shareholder value, which is measured by EVA ® , a technique which measures the economic profit generated by a business (see Compensation Elements section in the Compensation and Discussion and Analysis above). As such, all participants can affect the short-term incentive compensation in a like manner by helping the Company and/or the segment in which the participant is employed, to generate more economic profit for the period on which the short-term incentive compensation is based.
As also explained in the Compensation and Discussion Analysis, long term incentive awards are granted to employees under the Companys 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. The 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan allows the Company to grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance share awards, and performance units. During 2009 only stock options and restricted stock were awarded to employees. Inherent in stock-based awards is the risk associated with changes in the value of the Companys stock. Long-term incentive awards, by their nature, are granted to align the interests of the award recipients with those of shareholders by allowing the award recipients to share in the growth and financial success of the Company as reflected in the Companys stock price. Thus, all award recipients can affect the value of the stock awards by helping the Company to increase the value of Company stock.
Compensation Committee James L. Packard, Chairman Virgis W. Colbert Cynthia M. Egnotovich Kenneth W. Krueger
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- EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth the total compensation earned by the named executive officers during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. Actual payouts are presented in the Salary (before deferrals) and Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation columns. The grant date fair value of equity-based grants is shown in the Stock Awards and Options Awards columns. The actuarial change in the pension value from last year is presented in the Change in Pension Value column; the Company does not provide above market earnings on nonqualified deferred compensation.
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| Stock | Option | Non-Equity | Deferred | All | |||||||
| Name & Principal | Awards | Awards | Incentive Plan | Compensation | Other | ||||||
| Position | Year | Salary | Bonus | (1)(3) | (1)(4) | Compensation (5) | Earnings (6) | Compensation (7) | Total | ||
| Glen E. Tellock | 2009 | $716,692 | (2) | $0 | $224,469 | $699,867 | $0 | $342,154 | $49,992 | $2,033,174 | |
| President and Chief | 2008 | $700,000 | $0 | $371,735 | $978,896 | $1,400,000 | $934,329 | $69,652 | $4,454,612 | ||
| Chief Executive Office | 2007 | $492,308 | $550,000 | (8) | $283,248 | $851,288 | $564,696 | $886,824 | $56,958 | $3,685,322 | |
| Carl J. Laurino | 2009 | $312,273 | (2) | $0 | $45,864 | $142,317 | $0 | $98,881 | $33,950 | $633,285 | |
| Senior Vice President & | 2008 | $305,000 | $0 | $109,564 | $284,096 | $457,500 | $200,010 | $50,838 | $1,407,008 | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | 2007 | $290,000 | $0 | $112,176 | $333,132 | $371,419 | $158,143 | $62,372 | $1,327,242 | ||
| Eric P. Etchart | 2009 | $383,942 | (2) | $0 | $56,007 | $175,014 | $0 | $0 | $63,758 | $678,721 | |
| President Manitowoc | 2008 | $375,000 | $0 | $125,216 | $333,504 | $562,500 | $0 | $77,114 | $1,473,334 | ||
| Crane Group | 2007 | $340,000 | $0 | $72,080 | $465,180 | $410,330 | $0 | $212,745 | $1,500,335 | ||
| Thomas G. Musial | 2009 | $358,346 | (2) | $0 | $44,982 | $140,049 | $0 | $334,970 | $50,391 | $928,738 | |
| Senior Vice President, | 2008 | $350,000 | $0 | $105,651 | $276,376 | $525,000 | $528,740 | $54,941 | $1,840,708 | ||
| Human Resources & | 2007 | $330,000 | $0 | $94,464 | $277,610 | $419,933 | $263,655 | $62,244 | $1,447,906 | ||
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| Maurice D. Jones | 2009 | $348,108 | (2) | $0 | $43,659 | $135,891 | $0 | $113,380 | $39,222 | $680,260 | |
| Senior Vice President, | 2008 | $340,000 | $0 | $101,738 | $268,856 | $510,000 | $235,290 | $58,919 | $1,514,803 | ||
| General Counsel & | 2007 | $320,000 | $0 | $88,560 | $255,884 | $413,397 | $266,342 | $55,743 | $1,399,926 | ||
| Secretary |
| (1) | Pursuant to new rules adopted by the SEC in late 2009, the
amounts listed in the Stock Awards and Option
Awards columns now represent the aggregate grant date fair
value of such awards in accordance with Accounting Standards
Codification Topic 718 (ASC 718) (formerly Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share Based
Payment ). This presentation of stock and option award
amounts is a change from how stock and option award amounts were
presented in the Companys prior Proxy Statements, and
therefore, the stock and option awards amounts for years 2007
and 2008 shown in the Companys prior Proxy Statements
differ from the amounts for 2007 and 2008 shown in this Proxy
Statement. The Total column has also been
recalculated accordingly. |
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| (2) | There was no increase in the annual base salary rate in 2009
over the 2008 annual base salary for any of the named executive
officers. However, because of the calendarization of pay, there
was one more pay period in 2009 than in 2008 resulting in an
increase in actual base compensation paid in 2009. Additionally,
the 2009 salary amounts reflect a pay reduction for all named
executive officers equal to 3% of their base salary for the pay
periods commencing July 26, 2009 through December 26,
2009. |
| (3) | Reflects the grant date fair value of the awards granted in each
year shown as computed under FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a
FAS 123R). The restrictions on restricted stock awards
lapse on the third anniversary of the grant date. |
| (4) | Reflects the grant date fair value of the awards granted in each
year shown as computed under FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a
FAS 123R). The options expire ten years from the grant date
and vest in 25% increments annually beginning on the second
anniversary of the grant date and continuing on each subsequent
anniversary until the fifth anniversary. |
| (5) | Consists of cash awards made under the Companys Short-Term
Incentive Plan. The amount reflects (i) the amount earned
for performance during the year indicated but not paid until the
next year, and (ii) for 2007 the individuals
remaining portion of his positive bonus bank balance
that existed at the commencement of the |
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| | Companys 2005 fiscal year following the payment of the
awards for the 2004 fiscal year. There were no bonus bank
balances remaining after the payment of the 2007 award. Previous
to fiscal year 2005, the Companys short-term incentive
plan contained a bonus bank feature, which held back
a portion of target incentive compensation awards or credited
negative balances (if actual performance improvement
was negative) to be applied to future awards. Previously accrued
bonus bank balances were paid out/settled over a
three-year period (fiscal year 2005 through fiscal year 2007,
with the final settlements made with the incentive award payment
for fiscal year 2007). |
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| (6) | Consists of the change in the actuarial present value of the
individuals accumulated benefit under the Companys
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan from December 31,
2008 to December 31, 2009. The Company does not provide
above-market earnings on non-qualified deferred compensation. |
| (7) | Consists of compensation included in the All Other Compensation
Table which follows this table. |
| (8) | On May 1, 2007, Mr. Tellock was promoted to President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In connection with
that promotion, the Compensation Committee increased his base
salary as of May 1 and increased his target incentive award
percentage effective January 1 to 80% but calculated as if his
base salary had been increased as of January 1, rather than
May 1. Because the Short Term Incentive Plan does not allow
for an increase in the incentive compensation subsequent to the
February meeting of the Compensation Committee, a supplemental
award was made to Mr. Tellock. The effect of the
supplemental award was provided to Mr. Tellock with total
short-term incentive compensation for 2007 as if his target
incentive award percentage was increased to 80% as of
January 1, 2007 and was calculated as if his base salary
had been increased as of January 1, 2007, rather than
May 1, 2007. |
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ALL OTHER COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth the specific items included in the All Other Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table.
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| Contributions | Contributions | Tax | ||||||
| to Defined | to Deferred | Preparation | ||||||
| Contribution | Compensation | Insurance | Fee | Car | ||||
| Name | Year | Plans (1) | Account (2) | Premiums | Reimbursement | Allowance | Other (3) | Total |
| Glen E. Tellock | 2009 | $20,850 | $0 | $4,855 | $3,197 | $16,900 | $4,190 | $49,992 |
| 2008 | $34,418 | $3,901 | $4,496 | $9,873 | $15,600 | $1,364 | $69,652 | |
| 2007 | $31,371 | $1,808 | $4,675 | $1,290 | $14,000 | $3,814 | $56,958 | |
| Carl J. Laurino | 2009 | $20,850 | $375 | $1,025 | $0 | $11,700 | $0 | $33,950 |
| 2008 | $34,418 | $3,667 | $999 | $0 | $10,800 | $954 | $50,838 | |
| 2007 | $31,371 | $3,484 | $987 | $7,765 | $10,800 | $7,965 | $62,372 | |
| Eric P. Etchart | 2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,210 | $11,700 | $38,848 | $63,758 |
| 2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,710 | $10,800 | $48,604 | $77,114 | |
| 2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,655 | $1,800 | $210,945 | $223,400 | |
| Thomas G. Musial | 2009 | $20,850 | $0 | $7,351 | $10,490 | $11,700 | $0 | $50,391 |
| 2008 | $34,418 | $0 | $6,807 | $2,916 | $10,800 | $0 | $54,941 | |
| 2007 | $31,371 | $0 | $7,079 | $2,800 | $10,800 | $10,194 | $62,244 | |
| Maurice D. Jones | 2009 | $20,850 | $0 | $2,368 | $3,045 | $11,700 | $1,259 | $39,222 |
| 2008 | $34,418 | $2,637 | $2,193 | $5,060 | $10,800 | $3,811 | $58,919 | |
| 2007 | $31,371 | $2,436 | $2,280 | $4,045 | $10,800 | $4,811 | $55,743 |
(1) Consists of contributions made by the Company during the year indicated under The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan. As explained in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, this Plan includes both a tax-qualified defined contribution savings component in which the participant receives a Company match, and a retirement plan feature in which the Company provides an annual contribution of at least 3% of eligible compensation to another defined contribution account. In 2009, the Company match component was suspended as of August 31 such that there was no Company match for the period from September 1 through the end of
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| | 2009. Additionally, the annual Company contribution in the
retirement plan feature was suspended as of July 31, 2009 such
that compensation earned from the period commencing August 1
through the end of the year was not considered in calculating
the Company contribution for the retirement plan feature for
2009. |
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| (2) | Consists of contributions made by the Company in the year
subsequent to the year indicated, based on performance in the
year indicated, to the Companys Deferred Compensation Plan
and credited to the executives account. The amount is
equal to the amount of deferred compensation of the key employee
for the plan year (subject to a maximum of 25% of eligible
compensation) multiplied by a rate equal to the greater of 3% or
the rate of variable retirement account contributions that the
participant has received from the Company for the year under the
401(k) Retirement Plan plus one percent. |
| (3) | For 2009 , includes (a) portion of club membership
fees which were not Company related for Mr. Tellock and
Mr. Jones, and (b) $38,848 of ex-pat related fees for
Mr. Etchart and his family. For 2009, does not include
estimate of $100 each for meals, airfare and related expenses
for any spouse or guest of an executive who attended the
February Board meeting. Spouses or guests were invited to attend
the February Board meeting with the executive at the
Companys expense. |
| | For 2008 , includes (a) cost of physical for
Mr. Tellock, (b) cost of airfare for spouse of
Mr. Laurino, (c) portion of club membership fee that
was not Company related for Mr. Jones; and (d) $48,604
of ex-pat related fees for Mr. Etchart and his family. For
2008 it does not include: (a) estimate of $250 each for
meals and other related expenses for any spouse or guest who
accompanied each executive at the February Board meeting.
Spouses of executives were invited to attend the February Board
meeting with the executive, at the Companys expense; and
(b) airfare for spouses attending the October Board
meeting Glen E. Tellock $17,707, Carl J.
Laurino $0, Thomas J. Musial $0, Eric P.
Etchart $10,000 and Maurice D. Jones $0;
and estimated expenses for meals and entertainment of spouses
attending the October Board meeting: Glen E. Tellock - $3,500,
Carl J. Laurino $3,500, Thomas G. Musial
$0, Eric P. Etchart $3,500 and Maurice D.
Jones $0. |
| | For 2007 , includes (a) estimate of $200 each for
meals and other related expenses for any spouse or guest who
accompanied an executive at the February Board meeting. Spouses
of executives were invited to attend the February Board meeting
with the executive, at the Companys expense;
(b) reimbursed club membership fees and/or the
executives personal use of a corporate club membership:
Glen E. Tellock $3,614, Carl J. Laurino
$7,765, Thomas G. Musial $9,815, Eric P.
Etchart $0 and Maurice D. Jones $4,611;
and (c) $210,945 of expat-related fees for Mr. Eric P.
Etchart and his family, including family travel, children
education, housing, and hardship allowance. |
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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
The following table sets forth the 2009 awards under the Companys Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (stock options and restricted stock). As noted above, based on performance in 2009, no STIP awards were made to named executive officers for 2009 performance. If awards had been earned in 2009, they would have been paid in 2010. Other than the stock option awards and the restricted stock awards, which are disclosed below, there were no equity-based incentive awards granted to the named executive officers.
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| Estimated Future Payouts Under | Awards: | Awards: | or Base | Grant Date | ||||||
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards | Number of | Number of | Price of | Fair Value | ||||||
| Shares of | Securities | Option | of Stock and | |||||||
| Grant | Threshold | Target | Maximum | Stock or | Underlying | Awards | Option | |||
| Name | Award Type | Date | ($) | ($) | ($) | Units (#) | Options (#) | ($/Sh) | Awards (1)(2) | |
| Glen E. Tellock | STIP | 2-24-09 | -0- | $645,023 | $1,612,557 | |||||
| Stock Option | 2-24-09 | 370,300 | $4 | .41 | $669,867 | |||||
| Restricted Stock | 2-24-09 | 50,900 | $224,469 | |||||||
| Carl J. Laurino | STIP | 2-24-09 | -0- | $187,364 | $468,410 | |||||
| Stock Option | 2-24-09 | 75,300 | $4 | .41 | $142,317 | |||||
| Restricted Stock | 2-24-09 | 10,400 | $45,864 | |||||||
| Eric P. Etchart | STIP | 2-24-09 | -0- | $249,562 | $623,906 | |||||
| Stock Option | 2-24-09 | 92,600 | $4 | .41 | $175,014 | |||||
| Restricted Stock | 2-24-09 | -0- | -0- | -0- | 12,700 | $56,007 | ||||
| Thomas G. Musial | STIP | 2-24-09 | -0- | $215,008 | $537,520 | |||||
| Stock Option | 2-24-09 | 74,100 | $4 | .41 | $140,049 | |||||
| Restricted Stock | 2-24-09 | 10,200 | $44,982 | |||||||
| Maurice D. Jones | STIP | 2-24-09 | $208,865 | $522,163 | ||||||
| Stock Option | 2-24-09 | -0- | -0- | -0- | 71,900 | $4 | .41 | $135,891 | ||
| Restricted Stock | 2-24-09 | 9,900 | $43,659 |
| (1) | Reflects the grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2009
as computed under FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a FAS 123R). The
options expire ten years from the grant date and vest in 25%
increments annually beginning on the second anniversary of the
grant date and continuing on each subsequent anniversary until
the fifth anniversary. |
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| (2) | Reflects the grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2009
as computed under FASB ASC Topic 718 (f/k/a FAS 123R). The
restrictions on restricted stock awards lapse on the third
anniversary of the grant date. |
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
The following table sets forth the stock option awards previously granted to the named executive officers (in any year prior to 2010), which were outstanding at the end of 2009 either due to the award not yet being vested or due to the executives decision not to exercise vested awards. The table also sets forth the restricted stock awards previously granted to the named executive offers (in any year prior to 2010) for which the restrictions have not yet lapsed.
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| | | | | | | Market |
| | Number of | Number of | | | Number of | Value of |
| | Securities | Securities | | | Shares or | Shares or |
| | Underlying | Underlying | | | Units of | Units of |
| | Unexercised | Unexercised | Option | Option | Stock That | Stock That |
| | Options (#) | Options (#) | Exercise | Expiration | Have Not | Have Not |
| Name | Exercisable | Unexercisable | Price ($) | Date | Vested (#) | Vested ($) |
| Glen E. Tellock | 180,000 | 0 | $6.3075 | October 15, 2012 | 69,200 | $689,924 |
| | 67,800 | 22,600 | $10.14 | May 3, 2015 | | |
| | 33,100 | 33,100 | $26.10 | May 3, 2016 | | |
| | 9,350 | 28,050 | $29.515 | February 27, 2017 | | |
| | 6,750 | 20,250 | $36.04 | May 1, 2017 | | |
| | 0 | 63,400 | $39.13 | February 15, 2018 | | |
| | 0 | 370,300 | $4.41 | February 24, 2019 | | |
| Carl J. Laurino | 36,686 | 0 | $6.3075 | October 15, 2012 | 17,000 | $169,490 |
| | 47,100 | 15,700 | $10.14 | May 3, 2015 | | |
| | 23,600 | 23,600 | $26.10 | May 3, 2016 | | |
| | 6,900 | 20,700 | $29.515 | February 27, 2017 | | |
| | 0 | 18,400 | $39.13 | February 15, 2018 | | |
| | 0 | 75,300 | $4.41 | February 24, 2019 | | |
| Eric P. Etchart | 4,800 | 4,800 | $10.215 | February 25, 2015 | 17,900 | $178,463 |
| | 8,669 | 9,570 | $18.7225 | February 24, 2016 | | |
| | 3,500 | 10,500 | $29.515 | February 27, 2017 | | |
| | 5,000 | 15,000 | $36.04 | May 1, 2017 | | |
| | 0 | 0 | $39.13 | February 15, 2018 | | |
| | 0 | 92,600 | $4.41 | February 24, 2019 | | |
| Thomas G. Musial | 16,240 | 0 | $6.3125 | February 15, 2010 | 16,100 | $160,517 |
| | 864 | 0 | $4.875 | October 17, 2010 | | |
| | 90,600 | 0 | $6.3075 | October 15, 2012 | | |
| | 48,000 | 16,000 | $10.14 | May 3, 2015 | | |
| | 23,100 | 23,100 | $26.10 | May 3, 2016 | | |
| | 5,750 | 17,250 | $29.515 | February 27, 2017 | | |
| | 0 | 17,900 | $39.13 | February 15, 2018 | | |
| | 0 | 74,100 | $4.41 | February 24, 2019 | | |
| Maurice D. Jones | 57,300 | 0 | $6.3075 | October 15, 2012 | 15,500 | $154,535 |
| | 41,700 | 13,900 | $10.14 | May 3, 2015 | | |
| | 20,000 | 20,000 | $26.10 | May 3, 2016 | | |
| | 5,300 | 15,900 | $29.515 | February 27, 2017 | | |
| | 0 | 17,400 | $39.13 | February 15, 2018 | | |
| | 0 | 71,900 | $4.41 | February 24, 2019 | | |
| (1) | Consists of incentive and non-qualified options to purchase
Common Stock of the Company under the Companys 2003
Incentive Stock and Awards Plan or The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
1995 Stock Plan. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Consists of restricted stock awarded under the Companys
2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. Market value calculated
based on the closing stock price on December 31, 2009 of
$9.97. |
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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
The following table presents, for each named executive officer, the stock options exercised and the number of restricted shares as to which restrictions lapsed during 2009. The value realized from the exercise of stock options reflects the total pre-tax value realized by the officers (stock price at exercise minus the options exercise price). Value from these option exercises was only realized to the extent the Companys stock price increased relative to the stock price at grant (exercise price). These options were granted to the named executive officers prior to 2009, and options vest in 25% increments annually commencing on the second anniversary of the grant date. Consequently, the value realized by the executives upon exercise of the options was actually earned over several years.
| | Option
Awards (1) — Number of Shares | | Stock
Awards (2) — Number of Shares | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Acquired on | Value Realized on | Acquired on | Value Realized on |
| Name | Exercise (#) | Exercise ($) | Vesting (#) | Vesting ($) |
| Glen E. Tellock | 0 | $0 | 9,200 | $59,708 |
| Carl J. Laurino | 0 | $0 | 6,600 | $42,834 |
| Eric P. Etchart | 3,000 | $10,590 | 0 | $0 |
| Thomas G. Musial | 0 | $0 | 6,400 | $41,536 |
| Maurice D. Jones | 0 | $0 | 5,600 | $36,344 |
| (1) | The dollar value realized by stock option exercises in 2009
represents the total pre-tax value realized by the named
executive officers upon exercise. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Represents the number of shares of restricted stock as to which
restrictions lapsed and valued as at market value of $6.49 which
is the closing stock price on the lapse date. |
link1 "RETIREMENT AND NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS Pension Benefits (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan)"
RETIREMENT AND NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
Pension Benefits (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan)
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan as of December 31, 2009.
| Name | Plan Name | Number of Years — Credited
Service (1) (#) | Present Value of — Accumulated Benefit ($) | Payments During — Last Fiscal Year ($) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glen E. Tellock | SERP | 9.58 | $3,082,586 | $ 0 |
| Carl J. Laurino | SERP | 3.00 | $457,034 | $ 0 |
| Eric P. Etchart | SERP | 0 | $0 | $ 0 |
| Thomas G. Musial | SERP | 9.58 | $4,056,860 | $ 0 |
| Maurice D. Jones | SERP | 5.00 | $1,333,933 | $ 0 |
(1) Reflects the number of years since the participant began participating in the plan. The plan was adopted by the Company in May of 2000. Currently an executive of the Company is not eligible to participate under the plan until the executive has at least five credited years of service with the Company. Mr. Tellock and Mr. Musial became plan participants at the time of the plans adoption in 2000. Mr. Jones began participating in the plan as of January 1, 2005. Mr. Laurino began participating under the plan as of January 1, 2007. Mr. Etchart was not a plan participant during 2009. As of December 31, 2009, the named executive officers had the following actual years of service with the Company: Glen E. Tellock 18.98 years, Carl J. Laurino 9.99 years, Eric P. Etchart 26.67 years, Thomas G. Musial 32.42 years, and Mr. Jones 10.46 years.
Under the Companys Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, eligible executives are entitled to receive retirement benefits which are intended to fund a life annuity equal to 55% of a participants final average pay at the
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earlier of normal retirement (age 65) or the first of the month following the date on which the participants attained age plus years of service with the Company equals eighty (80). A participants final five-year average pay is computed by averaging the participants projected base salary (including elective deferrals) and STIP-related awards payable for each year (short-term incentive compensation plus LTIP payments for the year) for the five consecutive calendar year period when the participant receives or is projected to receive his or her highest average compensation prior to the earlier of normal retirement (age 65) or the first of the month following the date on which the participants attained age plus years of service with the Company equals eighty (80). Benefits are computed using a straight-life annuity and are not reduced for social security or other offsets. Under the Plan, an account balance is maintained for each participant, which account reflects (a) an annual contribution credit that is determined by calculating the present value of the lump sum actuarial equivalent of fifty-five percent (55%) of the participants five-year final average pay payable as a life annuity, at the earlier of (i) normal retirement (age 65) or (ii) the first of the month following the date on which the participants attained age plus years of service with the Company equals eighty (80); and (b) an annual increase in the account balance at the end of each year equal to nine percent (9%) of the account balance at the beginning of the year. When a participant becomes eligible for a distribution under the plan, the participant may elect to receive his/her account balance in a lump sum or over a fixed number of years not to exceed ten (10) years. Currently, the Compensation Committee has determined that an executive will not be eligible to participate under the plan until the executive has five credited years of service with the Company and/or its subsidiaries. Additionally, as amended effective January 1, 2009 for any executive who becomes a participant after December 31, 2008 and whose projected total service at his or her target retirement date is less than 25 years, the 55% target retirement benefit will be prorated based on the projected total service years divided by 25.
link1 "Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation"
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Companys Deferred Compensation Plan, a non-qualified plan, as of December 31, 2009.
| Executive | Registrant | Aggregate | Aggregate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions | Contributions | Earnings in | Withdrawals/ | Aggregate Balance | |
| Name | in Last | ||||
| FY (1) | in Last | ||||
| FY (2) | Last FY | Distributions | at Last | ||
| FYE (3) | |||||
| Glen E. Tellock | $0 | $0 | $58,184 | $0 | $315,207 |
| Carl J. Laurino | $15,514 | $375 | $44,634 | $0 | $201,134 |
| Eric P. Etchart | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas G. Musial | $0 | $0 | $124,150 | $0 | $1,125,663 |
| Maurice D. Jones | $0 | $0 | $26,060 | $0 | $167,960 |
| (1) | Reflects elective deferrals of compensation earned or payable in
2009. These amounts were also included in the Salary, Bonus and
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation columns in the Summary
Compensation Table. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Consists of contributions made by the Company in early 2010,
based on 2009 performance, to the Companys Deferred
Compensation Plan and credited to the executives account.
The amount is equal to the amount of deferred compensation of
the key employee for the plan year (subject to a maximum of 25%
of eligible compensation) multiplied by a rate equal to the
greater of 3% or the rate of variable profit sharing
contributions that the participant has received from the Company
for the year (suspended on July 31, 2009) under the
401(k) Retirement Plan plus one percent. The contributions made
in 2009 based on 2008 performance were $3,901 for Glen E.
Tellock, $3,667 for Carl J. Laurino, $0 for Thomas G. Musial, $0
for Eric P. Etchart, and $2,637 for Maurice D. Jones. These
amounts were also included in the All Other Compensation column
in the Summary Compensation Table. |
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Post-Employment Compensation
The Company has entered into Contingent Employment Agreements (the Contingent Employment Agreements) with the named executive officers (and certain other key executives and employees of the Company and certain subsidiaries). The Contingent Employment Agreements provide generally that in the event of a change in control (as defined in the Agreements) of the Company, each executive will continue to be employed by the Company for a period ranging from one to three years. Under the Contingent Employment Agreements, each executive will remain employed at the same position held as of the change in control date, and will receive a salary at least equal to the salary in effect as of such date, plus all bonuses, incentive compensation, and other benefits extended by the Company to its executive officers and key employees. After a change in control, the executives compensation would be subject to upward adjustment at least annually based upon his contributions to the Companys operating efficiency, growth, production, and profits. Each Contingent Employment Agreement terminates prior to the end of the applicable employment period, if the executive first attains the age of 65, voluntarily retires from the Company, or is terminated by the Company for cause, as defined in the Contingent Employment Agreement.
In the event the executive is terminated by the Company without cause, the executive would be entitled to receive a monthly amount equal to the base salary and benefits the executive would have otherwise been paid but for the termination, and the annual incentive compensation the executive would have otherwise been paid but for the termination, through the end of the applicable employment period. Upon a change in control, accelerated vesting of stock options and accelerated lapsing of restrictions on restricted stock is specified in the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan and the Contingent Employment Agreement. In the event the executive is terminated by the Company for cause, the executive is only entitled to the salary and benefits accrued and vested as of the effective date of the termination. A Contingent Employment Agreement is terminable by either party at any time prior to a change in control. There are two categories of Contingent Employment Agreements. These categories are:
Level A . This category provides, in addition to the other general rights that are common among all the Contingent Employment Agreements, (i) the executive has the right to terminate his or her employment at any time within ninety days following a change in control and receive an immediate payout essentially equal to three times the executives base salary and three times the executives average incentive compensation over the previous three years (or if the executive has been employed by the Company for less than three complete fiscal years prior to the date of the termination, the amount is based upon the average incentive compensation earned during the number of complete fiscal years), (ii) if any of the payments to the executive constitute an excess parachute payment under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Company will pay the executive an amount necessary to offset any excise taxes or additional taxes resulting from the payment of any excess parachute payment, and (iii) if the executive exercises his/her rights outlined in clause (i) above, the executive will be prohibited from competing with the Company for the balance of the three-year period.
Level B . The Level B form is the basic Contingent Employment Agreement without the special rights and non-competition obligations described above for the Level A form. The employment period for executives under the Level B form may be for any agreed upon period up to three years.
Messrs. Tellock, Laurino, Musial and Jones have Contingent Employment Agreements with the rights described in Level A. Mr. Etchart has a Contingent Employment Agreement with the rights described in Level B, with a three-year employment period.
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Estimated Payments Upon A Change In Control
The following table presents the estimated payouts that would be made upon a change in control coupled with an executives termination of employment (other than for cause or retirement), assuming the change in control occurred as of December 31, 2009. The calculations are intended to provide reasonable estimates, based on the noted assumptions, of the potential benefits payable. The actual amount of severance benefits, including excise tax gross-ups (if any); will depend upon the executives pay, terms of a change in control transaction and the subsequent impact on the executives employment.
| Base | Annual — Incentive-Based | Restricted Stock | Excise — Tax Gross | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Salary (1) | Compensation (2) | Stock | ||||
| Options (3) | Awards (4) | Benefits (5) | Up (6) | Total | |||
| Glen E. Tellock | $2,520,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,058,868 | $689,924 | $716,998 | $0 | $8,485,790 |
| Carl J. Laurino | $1,020,000 | $820,000 | $418,668 | $169,490 | $789,151 | $0 | $3,217,309 |
| Eric P. Etchart | $1,170,000 | $963,794 | $514,856 | $178,463 | $104,100 | $0 | $2,931,213 |
| Thomas G. Musial | $1,155,000 | $937,500 | $411,996 | $160,517 | $153,600 | $0 | $2,818,613 |
| Maurice D. Jones | $1,110,000 | $910,000 | $399,764 | $154,535 | $591,600 | $0 | $3,165,899 |
| (1) | Represents 3 times the executives base salary on
December 31, 2009. |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | Represents 3 times the executives average earned incentive
compensation under the Companys Short-Term Incentive Plan
during the most recently completed 3 fiscal years (2007 through
2009) and in the case of Mr. Tellock, includes the
supplemental bonus for 2007 as disclosed on the Summary
Compensation Table. As Mr. Etcharts 2006 annual
incentive payment was denominated in Euros, the average exchange
rate for 2006 (0.79703 Euros per U.S. dollar) was used to
convert the payments to U.S. dollars. |
| (3) | Intrinsic value of unvested stock options based on the closing
trading price ($9.97) of the Companys Common Stock at
December 31, 2009. |
| (4) | Represents the value of unvested restricted stock, on which
restrictions would lapse upon a change in control, based on the
closing price ($9.97) of the Companys common stock at
December 31, 2009. |
| (5) | Represents 3 times the value of the annual benefits provided to
the executive and 3 years additional credited service under
the SERP. |
| (6) | Represents the estimated amount payable for excise and related
income taxes owed on potential severance-related payments
following a change in control and termination of employment, as
of December 31, 2009. The estimate was developed based on
applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. |
As stated in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, in 2009 the Board of Directors adopted a formal severance pay plan which establishes a discretionary severance program across the Company whereby all severance benefits are provided at the Companys sole discretion and will be designed to meet the specific facts and circumstances of each termination. The Board of Directors has the sole authority to authorize any benefits under the plan to any elected officer of the Company. Other than this discretionary severance pay plan, the Company does not have a formal severance plan or other forms of employment termination except in the event of a change in control as described above, and except for the severance benefits to which Mr. Etchart is entitled as employee of a French company pursuant to the French collective bargaining agreement, as described below.
link1 "Eric P. Etchart Severance Benefits"
Eric P. Etchart Severance Benefits
As mentioned previously, as an employee of Manitowoc France SAS, Mr. Etchart is also covered by a collective bargaining agreement, Convention Collective Nationale de Ingeìnieurss et Cadres de Meìtallurgie. The collective bargaining agreement provides for certain severance payments to which Mr. Etchart would be entitled, determined as follows: 120% of the sum of (a) 1/5 of one months salary and incentive compensation per year of service for the first seven years of service, plus (b) 3/5ths of one months salary and incentive compensation per year of service for each year of service above seven years. For purposes of the foregoing, one months salary and incentive compensation is deemed to be 1/12th of the total salary and incentive compensation for the twelve months preceding the severance date. Since Mr. Etcharts employment began in 1983, he has 26 years of seniority for
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purposes of calculating his severance. Therefore, assuming a December 31, 2009 termination date, his severance would be $491,446 which is calculated based on the following formula: ((1/5 × 7) + (3/5 × 19))×1.2 = 15.36 multiplied by 1/12th of his total salary and incentive compensation for 2009, or 15.36 × 1 / 12 × $383,942 = $491,446. Additionally under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, Mr. Etchart is entitled to six months notice of termination. Mr. Etchart would be entitled to his full compensation and benefits during the six month notice period.
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Other Matters
Management knows of no business which will be presented for action at the Annual Meeting other than as set forth in the Notice of Annual Meeting accompanying this Proxy Statement. If other matters do properly come before the Annual Meeting, proxies will be voted in accordance with the best judgment of the person or persons exercising authority conferred by such proxies.
Shareholder Proposals
Shareholder proposals for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2011 must be received no later than November 26, 2010, at the Companys principal executive offices, 2400 South 44th Street, P.O. Box 66, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066, directed to the attention of the Secretary, in order to be considered for inclusion in next years Annual Meeting proxy material under the Securities and Exchange Commissions proxy rules.
Under the Companys Bylaws, written notice of shareholder proposals for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company which are not intended to be considered for inclusion in next years Annual Meeting proxy material (shareholder proposals submitted outside the processes of Rule 14a-8) must be received not less than 50 nor more than 75 days prior to March 25, 2011, directed to the attention of the Secretary, and such notice must contain the information specified in the Companys Bylaws.
Annual Report
A copy (without exhibits) of the Companys Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 is available online at www.proxydocs.com/mtw and also through the Companys website: www.manitowoc.com . In addition, the Company will provide to any shareholder, without charge, upon written request of such shareholder, an additional copy of such Annual Report and a copy of any other document referenced in this Proxy Statement as being available to a shareholder upon request. Such requests should be addressed to Maurice D. Jones, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Manitowoc Company, Inc., P.O. Box 66, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066.
Householding Information
We have adopted a procedure approved by the SEC called householding. Under this procedure, shareholders of record who have the same address and last name and do not participate in electronic delivery of proxy materials will receive only one copy of our Annual Report and Proxy Statement unless one or more of these shareholders notifies us that they wish to continue receiving individual copies. This procedure will reduce our printing costs and postage fees. Shareholders who participate in householding will continue to receive separate proxy cards. Also, householding will not in any way affect dividend check mailings. If you and other shareholders of record with whom you share an address currently receive multiple copies of Annual Reports and/or Proxy Statements, or if you hold stock in more than one account and in either case, you wish to receive only a single copy of the Annual Report or Proxy Statement for your household, please contact Maurice D. Jones, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (in writing: The Manitowoc Company, Inc., 2400 South 44th Street, P. O. Box 66, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066, by telephone: 920-652-1741) with the names in which all accounts are registered. If you participate in householding and wish to receive a separate copy of the 2009 Annual Report or this Proxy Statement, please contact Maurice D. Jones at the above address or phone number. We will deliver the requested documents to you promptly
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upon your request. Beneficial shareholders can request information about householding from their banks, brokers, or other holders of record.
It is important that proxies be returned promptly. Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting in person, you are requested to complete, date, sign, and return the proxy card as soon as possible.
By Order of the Board of Directors
MAURICE D. JONES Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
March 25, 2010
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
| Time: | Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (CDT) |
|---|---|
| Place: | Holiday Inn, 4601 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, Wisconsin See Voting Instruction on Reverse Side. |
Please make your marks like this: x Use dark black pencil or pen only
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR the listed nominees in Proposal 1 and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.
1. Election of Directors
| 01 Virgis W. Colbert | For — o | Withhold — o | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Kenneth W. Krueger | o | o | |
| 03 Robert C. Stift | o | o | |
| For | Against | Abstain | |
| 2. The approval | |||
| of the 2003 | |||
| Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. | o | o | o |
| 3. The ratification | |||
| of the | |||
| appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, as the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year | |||
| ending December 31, 2010. | o | o | o |
| 4. Such other | |||
| business as may | |||
| properly come before the | |||
| annual meeting. |
Comments: Please print your comments below.
| Please mark this box if you plan to attend the meeting in person. |
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| Authorized Signatures - This section
must be completed for your Instructions
to be executed. |
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Please sign exactly as your name(s) appears on your stock certificate. If held in joint tenancy, all persons should sign. Trustees, administrators, etc., should include title and authority. Corporations should provide full name of corporation and title of authorized officer signing the proxy.
Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. to be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 For Shareholders of record as of February 26, 2010 VOTE BY :
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| Go To | 866-390-5369 |
www.proxypush.com/mtw Cast your vote online. View Meeting Documents. OR Use any touch-tone telephone. Have your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form ready. Follow the simple recorded instructions.
OR Mark, sign and date your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form. Detach your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form. Return your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form in the postage-paid envelope provided.
All votes must be received by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time May 3, 2010.
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| PO BOX 8016 |
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Proxy The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Proxy/Voting Instructions Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 4, 2010.
The undersigned appoints Glen E. Tellock and Maurice D. Jones or either of them as proxies for the undersigned, with full power of substitution to vote the shares of stock of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the Company), of the undersigned at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held at the Holiday Inn Manitowoc located at 4601 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (CDT).
| 1. | The election of three Directors: Virgis W. Colbert, Kenneth W. Krueger and Robert C. Stift. |
|---|---|
| 2. | The approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan. |
| 3. | The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent |
| registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. | |
| 4. | Such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting. |
If you hold shares of Company Common Stock in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan or The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan, this proxy constitutes voting instructions for any shares so held by the undersigned.
The Board of Directors of the Company recommends a vote FOR the election of the three directors named in the proxy materials, each of whom will serve a term expiring at the annual meeting of the shareholders in 2013; FOR the approval of the 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan; and FOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys registered independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.
This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3.
You are encouraged to specify your choice by marking the appropriate box (SEE REVERSE SIDE), but you need not mark any box if you wish to vote in accordance with the Board of Directors recommendation. The proxies cannot vote your shares unless you sign and return this card.
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