Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Recent Events

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Recent Events
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Recent Events
11. Recent Events:

Departure of Officers; Appointment of Certain Directors and Officers On February 16, 2013, the Company entered into a transition, separation and general release agreement with Mr. Langford, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, specifying (i) the final terms of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer, (ii) his employment by the Company in position of Vice President of Finance until the close of business on April 1, 2013 and (iii) the terms of a consulting arrangement during the period beginning on April 2, 2013 and ending on April 30, 2013. This agreement included, among other things, a separation payment in the aggregate amount of $183,750, less applicable withholdings and customary payroll deductions and a bonus in the aggregate amount of $30,000, less applicable withholdings and customary payroll deductions, subject to the reasonably satisfactory completion of his transitional duties as described in the agreement. The agreement also specified that the Company’s obligations set forth in the indemnification agreement between Mr. Langford and the Company will survive the termination of Mr. Langford’s employment with the Company as set forth in such agreement. The agreement also contains additional provisions which are customary for agreements of this type. These include confidentiality, nonsolicitation and cooperation provisions, as well as a mutual release of claims. There were no disagreements between the Company and Mr. Langford on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

On January 25, 2013, the Company entered into a separation and general release agreement with Mr. Bauer, the Company’s former President and Chief Executive Officer, specifying the final terms of his departure from the Company. This agreement included, among other things, a separation payment in the aggregate amount of $175,000, less applicable withholdings and customary payroll deductions. The agreement also specified that the Company’s obligations set forth in the indemnification agreement between Mr. Bauer and the Company will survive the termination of Mr. Bauer’s employment with the Company as set forth in such agreement. The agreement also contains additional provisions which are customary for agreements of this type. These include confidentiality, nonsolicitation and cooperation provisions, as well as a mutual release of claims. The agreement was effective as of January 29, 2013. There were no disagreements between the Company and Mr. Bauer on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

On January 24, 2013, the Company announced that Charles J. Schafer, age 65, would serve as President of the Company effective as of January 29, 2013, as well as Chief Financial Officer of the Company following a transition period to be determined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. On January 29, 2013, the board also appointed Mr. Schafer to serve as a member of the board.

In connection with his appointment, the Company agreed to provide Mr. Schafer with: (i) an annual base salary of $200,000, (ii) a target annual bonus of fifty percent of his base salary, and (iii) a grant of 250,000 restricted shares which will vest ratably over three years, commencing with the date of Mr. Schafer’s employment.

In addition, on January 29, 2013, the Company appointed Robert V. LaPenta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of January 29, 2013. Mr. LaPenta will not receive a salary in connection with his service as Chief Executive Officer.

Amended and Restated Bylaws On January 29, 2013 and effective as of the date thereof, the Company’s board approved new bylaws. The new bylaws added advance notice requirements for stockholders to propose director nominations or other business to be brought before an annual or special meeting of stockholders. Other features of the new bylaws that represent changes from the old bylaws include, among other things, (i) procedures for calling special meetings of stockholders and the board have been updated and allow for electronic transmission of notice of meetings; (ii) the board may provide that a meeting of stockholders will not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication as authorized by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; (iii) the board may set the number of directors; (iv) the removal procedures for directors are described; and (v) the office of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer is described.