-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SiX1BUvbeiX2yf7uSqKQC0uBvo4bdeoXC7LbQCLcCP/kPbr7X46XI0Jj7GZpHTvA OLpRpmBbScy0i5P+UZ2vFA== 0001104659-07-054299.txt : 20070717 0001104659-07-054299.hdr.sgml : 20070717 20070717085228 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-07-054299 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070716 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070717 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070717 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VYYO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001104730 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEC [3669] IRS NUMBER: 943241270 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30189 FILM NUMBER: 07982933 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6625 THE CORNERS PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: NORCROSS STATE: GA ZIP: 30092 BUSINESS PHONE: 6782828011 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6625 THE CORNERS PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: NORCROSS STATE: GA ZIP: 30092 8-K 1 a07-19527_18k.htm 8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K


 

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 16, 2007

VYYO INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

 

000-30189

 

94-3241270

(State or Other Jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of Incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

6625 The Corners Parkway, Suite 100, Norcross, Georgia

 

30092

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code  (678) 282-8000

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 




Item 1.01               Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On July 16, 2007, Vyyo Inc. (the “Registrant”) announced that it had entered into an Employment Agreement with Robert K. Mills, to serve as the Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer (the “Employment Agreement”), effective as of August 1, 2007 (the “Effective Date”).  A copy of the Employment Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.

Mr. Mills, age 43, served as the Chief Financial Officer of Tri-S Security Corporation (NASDAQ:  TRIS), from 2005 to 2007 where he was involved in building the company through acquisitions, raising capital, and optimizing return on investment by creating operational efficiencies.  Previously, Mr. Mills spent six years as Chief Financial Officer of Knology, Inc., a broadband communications provider in the Southeastern United States.  From 1994 to 1999, Mr. Mills was Vice President, Treasurer and Strategic Planning for Powertel, Inc., a wireless telephone service provider that was acquired by VoiceStream, a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary, in 2000.  Mr. Mills worked seven years for Arthur Anderson & Co., last serving as Audit and Business Advisory Manager.  A graduate of Emory University with a B.A. in Economics and History of Art, Mr. Mills holds an MBA from Tulane University.  Mr. Mills is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and Association of Financial Professionals.

The Employment Agreement is for a two-year term, with automatic one-year renewals, subject to termination upon prior notice by either party.  Mr. Mills will receive a $25,000 signing bonus and an annual base salary of $245,000, which will be reviewed on or before December 31, 2007 and thereafter based on Mr. Mills’ services and the Registrant’s financial results.  Mr. Mills is eligible to receive employee benefits available to all employees and may become eligible to receive an annual cash bonus up to 60% of his then-current annual salary based on performance objectives to be agreed to by Mr. Mills and the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer.  The Registrant will recommend to its Compensation Committee that Mr. Mills be granted a stock option to purchase 150,000 shares of the Registrant’s common stock subject to the Registrant’s standard vesting for new employees:  25% to vest at the one year anniversary of the grant with the remaining vesting in equal monthly installments for the next 36 months.  The exercise price of the stock options will be the closing price of the Registrant’s common stock on the date of grant.

If the Employment Agreement is terminated without “Cause” (as defined therein) before the initial two-year term, the Registrant must pay Mr. Mills severance equal to six months of his annual salary (without bonus), payable over such period in accordance with the Registrant’s usual payroll practices.

If Mr. Mills’ employment is terminated upon a “Change of Control” (as defined in the Employment Agreement), Mr. Mills shall be entitled to (a) in lieu of the severance described in the foregoing paragraph, severance equal to his annual salary in effect during the year in which a Change of Control occurs; (b) immediate vesting of all unvested stock options; and (c) continuation of life, health, disability, vision, hospitalization, dental and other insurance coverage for one year for Mr. Mills and his spouse and dependent children.  If upon a Change of Control Mr. Mills is offered employment by the Registrant’s successor with responsibilities substantially similar to those in the Employment Agreement and Mr. Mills does not accept the offer, 33.3% of Mr. Mills’ stock options will immediately vest.  If upon a Change of Control Mr. Mills accepts employment by the Registrant’s successor with responsibilities substantially similar to those in the Employment Agreement, 33.3% of Mr. Mills’ stock options will immediately vest.  If Mr. Mills terminates his employment for Good Reason (as defined in the Employment Agreement) with the Registrant’s successor on or after the six-month anniversary of the Effective Date of the Employment Agreement, all remaining stock options held by Mr. Mills will immediately vest.

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A copy of the press release announcing the foregoing management changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 5.02               Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

See Item 1.01 above for a description of the appointment of Mr. Mills as the Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer and details regarding the material terms of the Employment Agreement.

Mr. Mills succeeds Arik Levi, who will serve in an advisory capacity during the transition.

Item 9.01.              Exhibits.

Item 9.01(d)

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

10.1

 

Employment Agreement with Robert K. Mills, effective as of August 1, 2007.

99.1

 

Press Release of Vyyo Inc. dated July 16, 2007.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VYYO INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: July 17, 2007

By:

/s/ Tashia L. Rivard

 

 

Tashia L. Rivard

 

 

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

10.1

 

Employment Agreement of Robert K. Mills, effective as of August 1, 2007.

99.1

 

Press Release of Vyyo Inc. dated July 16, 2007.

 

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EX-10.1 2 a07-19527_1ex10d1.htm EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is by and between Vyyo Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Robert K. Mills (“Mills”).

In connection with Mills’ employment with the Company, the Company and Mills desire to enter into this Agreement according to the terms and conditions set forth below.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1.                                       Employment Duties.

a.                                       General.  The Company hereby agrees to employ Mills, and Mills hereby agrees to accept employment with the Company, on the terms and conditions set forth below, which employment shall be effective as of August 1, 2007 (the “Effective Date”).

b.                                      Company’s Duties.  The Company shall allow Mills to, and Mills shall, perform responsibilities normally incident to the position of Chief Financial Officer, commen­surate with his background, education, experience and professional standing.  The Company shall provide Mills with such office equipment, supplies, customary services and cooperation suitable for the performance of his duties.

c.                                       Mills’ Duties.  Mills shall devote such time as necessary to fully perform his services as Chief Financial Officer and shall report directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The parties acknowledge that Mills will perform his duties from the Company’s facility in Norcross, Georgia, and shall be required to travel to the Company’s other facilities, both domestic and international, as the Company’s business dictates.

2.                                       Term.    The initial term of this Agreement is two years (the “Initial Term”).  There­after, this Agreement may be renewed by Mills and the Company on such terms as the parties may agree to in writing.  Absent written notice of termination of this Agreement given by one party to the other party not less than 30 days prior to the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term (as defined below), this Agreement will be automatically renewed for a one-year extension (each such extension a “Renewal Term” and the Initial Term together with any and all Renewal Terms, the “Term”).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement is subject to earlier termination as provided herein.

  




3.                                       Compensation.  Mills shall be compensated as follows:

a.                                       Signing Bonus.  On the first payroll date following the Effective Date, Mills shall receive a signing bonus of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000).

b.                                      Salary.  Mills shall receive an annual salary of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($245,000).  The Company agrees to review the salary on or before December 31, 2007, and thereafter at the end of each calendar year during the Term based upon Mills’ services and the financial results of the Company, and to make such changes as may be determined appropriate in the sole discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee or Board of Directors.  Mills’ annual salary shall be payable on a semi-monthly basis, in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices.

c.                                       Bonus Compensation. During each calendar year in the Initial Term, Mills may become eligible to receive an annual cash bonus up to an aggregate of 60% of his then current salary based on performance objectives to be agreed to by Mills and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  The performance objectives will be established each year as follows:  (i) for the 2007 calendar year, no later than 60 days following the Effective Date; and (ii) for subsequent calendar years, no later than 60 days following the start of such calendar years. The performance objectives for the 2007 and 2008 calendar years will be based, at least in part, on satisfaction related to compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (as it applies to the Company) and development of a financial reporting package for the Company’s executive management. Any bonus earned by Mills in a particular calendar year will be paid by the Company in the manner and time period agreed to by the parties.  The bonus shall be prorated should Mills’ employment terminate prior to a full calendar year.

d.                                      Stock Options.  The Company’s management will recommend to the Company’s Board of Directors or Compensation Committee that Mills be granted a stock option to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company’s capital stock at the next regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.  If approved, the stock options would be granted with an exercise price equal to fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and would be governed by the terms of an option agreement setting forth the vesting schedule of such shares (standard four year vesting:  25% vests on one year anniversary of the Effective Date, with remaining equal monthly installments over the successive 36 months).  If there is any conflict between this Agreement and the terms of the option agreement, the terms of the option agreement will control.

e.                                       Paid Time-Off.  Mills shall accrue paid time-off in accordance with the terms of the Company’s paid time-off policy.  Mills shall be compensated at his usual rate of base compen­sation during any such paid time-off.  Mills shall be entitled to paid holi­days as generally given by the Company and shall receive sick leave or disability leave in accordance with the terms of the Company’s standard sick leave or disability leave policy.

f.                                         Benefits.  Mills and his dependents shall be entitled to participate in any group plans or programs maintained by the Company for any employees relating to group health, disability, life insurance and other related benefits as in effect from time to time subject to the terms and conditions of such plans. Mills shall also be entitled to director and officer insurance in such amounts and coverage and such indemnification provisions as are afforded other officers

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and directors of the Company.  The foregoing benefits shall be paid by the Company.

g.                                      Expenses.  The Company shall reim­burse Mills for his normal and reasonable expenses incurred for travel, entertainment and similar items in promoting and carrying out the Company’s business in accordance with the Company’s general policy as adopted from time to time.  In addition, Mills shall be reimbursed for the reasonable costs associated with cellular telephone usage and shall be entitled to reimbursement for such reasonable continuing professional education, memberships and certifications as are deemed normal and appropriate for executive officers as determined by the Company.  As a condition of payment or reimbursement, Mills agrees to provide the Company with copies of all available invoices and receipts, and otherwise account to the Company in sufficient detail to allow the Company to claim an income tax deduction for such paid item, if such item is deductible.  Reimbursements shall be made on a monthly or more frequent basis in accordance with the Company’s reimbursement policies then in effect.

4.                                       Confidentiality and Competitive Activities.  Mills agrees to execute an the Company’s standard form of  employee proprietary information and inventions agreement, which will include provisions related to confidentiality of Company information, assignment of inventions, non-competition and non-solicitation of customers and employees.

5.                                       Termination.

a.                                       Termination without Cause; Voluntary Termination.  The Company may terminate this Agreement and Mills’ employment hereunder without Cause (as defined below) and with or without prior review or warning by providing 60 days prior written notice to Mills.  Mills may volun­tarily terminate his employ­ment at any time upon 60 days’ prior written notice to the Company.

b.                                      Termination for Cause.  The Company may immedi­ately terminate Mills’ employment at any time for Cause.  Termin­ation for Cause shall be effective from the receipt of written notice thereof to Mills­ specifying the grounds for termination.  “Cause” shall be deemed to include:  (i) Mills’ willful misconduct, or failure to perform, his material duties provided that Mills is given written notice setting forth with reasonable specificity such misconduct or failure and Mills fails to correct such behavior within 30 days following receipt of notice; (ii) Mills’ conviction of a felony offense or conviction for any unlawful act which would be materially detrimental to the Company’s reputation, or a material act of dishonesty, moral turpitude, fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation or financial dishonesty against the Company; or (iii) Mills’ breach of any material provision of this Agreement or breach of his employee proprietary information and inventions agreement. The Company’s exercise of its rights to terminate with Cause shall be without prejudice to any other remedies it may be entitled at law, in equity or under this Agreement.

c.                                       Termination Upon Death or Disability.  This Agree­ment shall automatic­ally terminate upon Mills’ death.  In addition, if any disability or incapacity of Mills to perform his duties as the result of any injury, sickness, or physical, mental or emotional condition continues for a period of 30 days (excluding any accrued paid time-off) out of any 120 calendar day period, the Company may terminate Mills’ employ­ment upon written notice.  Payment of

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salary to Mills during any sick leave shall only be to the extent that Mills has accrued paid time-off.

6.                                       Severance Payment Upon Termination of Employment.  The severance payment set forth below shall be in addition to any amounts owed to Mills as earned but unpaid wages through the date of termination and accrued but unused vacation through the date of termination.

a.                                       Termination Without Cause.  If the Company terminates this Agreement without Cause prior to the end of the Initial Term, the Company shall pay Mills a severance payment equal to six months of his annual salary (without bonus), payable over such period in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices.  For the avoidance of doubt, the six months of severance provided for in this Section 6(a) shall include the 60 days of notice required by Section 5(a) regarding termination without Cause.

b.                                      Execution of Release.  Mills agrees that Mills’ right to receive any severance payment is conditioned on the prior execution by Mills of a binding general release (in such form as the Company may determine) of any and all claims against the Company and any affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees or other agents.

7.                                       Compensation Upon a Change of Control.

a.                                       Change of Control Termination.  Upon a Change of Control Termination (as defined below), Mills shall be entitled to the following compensation:

(i)                                     Cash Payment.  In lieu of any severance payment described above in Section 6, payment in cash of an amount equal to the sum of one times Mills’ then current annual salary as in effect for the calendar year in which the Change of Control Termination occurs, payable in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices.

(ii)                                  Stock Options.  Any stock options granted to Mills that are outstanding immediately prior to but are not vested as of the date of the Change of Control Termination shall become 100% vested as of the date of the Change of Control Termination.

(iii)     & #160;                         Benefits.  For a period of one year following Mills’ date of termination, the continuation of the same or comparable life, health, disability, vision, hospitalization, dental and other insurance coverage (including equivalent coverage for Mills’ spouse and dependent children) as Mills was receiving immediately prior to the Change of Control.

b.                                & #160;     Offer of Employment with Successor.  If upon a Change of Control Mills is offered employment by the Company’s successor with responsibilities substantially similar to that contemplated by this Agreement and Mills does not accept such offer, 33.3% of the stock options granted to Mills that are outstanding immediately prior to but are not vested as of the date of the Change of Control shall become vested as of the date of the Change of Control.

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c.                                       Employment with Successor.  If upon a Change of Control Mills accepts employment with the Company’s successor with responsibilities substantially similar to that contemplated by this Agreement, 33.3% of the stock options granted to Mills that are outstanding immediately prior to but are not vested as of the date of the Change of Control shall become vested as of the date of the Change of Control. If Mills terminates his employment for Good Reason (as defined below) wit h the Company’s successor on or after the 6-month anniversary of commencement of such employment, all remaining stock options granted to Mills that are outstanding immediately prior to but are not vested as of the date of his termination for Good Reason shall become vested as of the date of such termination.

d.                                      For the purposes of this Section, “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i)                                     any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under said Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the then outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock or the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities (other than pursuant to a Business Combination which is covered by clause (iii) below);

(ii)                                  the consummation of the sale or other disposition (including in whole or in part through licensing arrangement(s)) of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, other than sales, other dispositions or licenses of assets made to a parent or a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, or an entity under common control with the Company;

(iii)                               the consummation of a reorganization, merger, statutory share exchange or consolidation or similar transaction involving the Company or the acquisition of assets or stock of another entity by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or a series of related such transactions (each, a “Business Combination”), in each case unless following such Business Combination (A) the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continue to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or any entity (a “Parent”) that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or the surviving entity or all or substantially all of the Company’s or surviving entity’s assets directly or through one or more subsidiaries) at least 50% of the total voting power represented by the Company’s voting securities or such surviving entity or Parent outstanding immediately after such Business Combination; and (B) no person (excluding any entity resulting from such Business Combination or a Parent or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such entity resulting from such Business Combination or Parent) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of, respectively, the then-outstanding shares of common stock of the entity resulting from such Business Combination or the total voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of such entity, except to the extent that the ownership in excess of 50% existed prior to the Business Combination; or

(iv)                              approval by the Company’s stockholders of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company other than in the context of a transaction or series of related transactions that would not constitute a Change of Control under clause (iii) above.

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e.                                       For the purposes of this Section, a “Change of Control Termination” shall mean a termination of employment within one year following a Change of Control where the Company or a party effecting a Change of Control of the Company terminates Mills’ employment without Cause, other than as the result of Mills’ death or disability.

f.                                         For the purposes of this Section, “Good Reason” shall exist if Mills terminates his employment within 60 days of the occurrence of any of the following:  (i) a material adverse change in his position or title; or (ii) a reduction in his base salary from that provided in this Agreement unless the reduction affects all employees generally.

8.                                       Corporate Opportunities.

a.                                       Duty to Notify.  In the event that during the Term Mills shall become aware of any business opportunity directly related to any of the Company’s businesses, Mills shall promptly notify the Company’s Board of Directors of such opportunity.  Mills shall not appropriate for himself or for any other person other than the Company, or any affiliate of the Company, any such opportunity unless, as to any particular opportunity, the Board of Directors fails to take appropriate action within 30 days.  Mills’ duty to notify the Company and to refrain from appropriating all such opportunities for 30 days shall neither be limited by, nor shall such duty limit, the application of the general law of Georgia relating to the fiduciary duties of an agent or employee.

b.                                      Failure to Notify.  In the event that Mills fails to notify the Company of, or so appropriates, any such opportunity without the express written consent of the Company, Mills shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this Section notwith­standing (i) the capacity in which Mills shall have acquired such opportunity; or (ii) the probable success in the Company’s hands of such opportunity.

9.                                       Miscellaneous.

a.                                       Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matters herein, and supersedes and replaces any prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written between them with respect to such matters.  The provisions of this Agreement may be waived, altered, amended or repealed in whole or in part only upon the written consent of both parties to this Agreement.

b.                                      No Implied Waivers.  The failure of either party at any time to require performance by the other party of any provision hereof shall not affect in any way the right to require such per­form­ance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by either party of a breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision or any other provision.

c.                                       Personal Services.  It is understood that the services to be performed by Mills hereunder are personal in nature and the obligations to perform such services and the conditions and covenants of this Agreement cannot be assigned by Mills.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the Company.

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d.                                      Severability.  If for any reason any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or inoperative, the validity and effect of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

e.                                       Applicable Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to conflict of law principles.

f.                                         Notices.  All notices, requests, demands, instruc­tions or other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given upon delivery, if delivered personally, or if given by prepaid telegram, or mailed first-class, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be deemed to have been given 72 hours after such delivery, if addressed to the other party at the addresses as set forth on the signature page below.  Either party hereto may change the address to which such communications are to be directed by giving written notice to the other party hereto of such change in the manner above provided.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates listed below.

 

VYYO INC.

ROBERT K. MILLS

6625 The Corners Parkway, Suite 100

6625 The Corners Parkway, Suite 100

Norcross, Georgia 30092

Norcross, Georgia 30092

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Wayne H. Davis

 

/s/ Robert K. Mills

 

Wayne H. Davis, Chief Executive Officer

 

(Signature)

 

 

Date: June 28, 2007

Date: June 28, 2007

**SIGNATURE PAGE TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

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EX-99.1 3 a07-19527_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

VETERAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS FINANCE EXECUTIVE

ROBERT K. MILLS NAMED CFO OF VYYO

Norcross, GA (July 16, 2007) — Vyyo Inc. (NASDAQ: VYYO), a supplier of broadband access equipment for cable system operators, announced today the selection of veteran cable and telecommunications executive Robert K. Mills as CFO.

Mills joins Vyyo after two years as CFO of Tri-S Security Corporation (NASDAQ:  TRIS), where he was actively involved in building the company through acquisitions, raising capital, and optimizing return on investment by creating operational efficiencies.  Previously, Mills spent six years as CFO of Knology, Inc., a broadband communications provider in the Southeastern United States.

Mills will assume the role on August 1, 2007 and will be based in Vyyo’s corporate headquarters in Georgia.  Arik Levi, who has been a key contributor in capital raising and shaping Vyyo’s cable strategy during his four-year tenure as CFO, will continue to serve in an advisory capacity during the transition period.

“On behalf of the entire Vyyo team, I would like to thank Arik for his contributions to the company’s growth over the past several years,” said Wayne H. Davis, CEO.  “His roles in strengthening our financial position and acquiring our UltraBand™ spectrum overlay platform have given the company a clear roadmap toward the future.  The addition of Rob to our management team assures us of continued financial industry expertise and corporate capital structure experience that will be critical for the long-term success of the company.”

“I’m pleased to be joining Vyyo at such an exciting time,” said Mills. “Through my experience in the cable and telecom industries, I see a great opportunity to help drive the company’s overall financial growth and performance in a familiar market, where we have an exceptional opportunity to provide cable operators with technological tools to increase economic bandwidth.”

“At every level during his seven years as a Vyyo executive, Arik demonstrated a real commitment to making the company successful,” said Davidi Gilo, Chairman of Vyyo.  “His contribution toward our two funding events with Goldman Sachs and the acquisition of Xtend Networks were critical to repositioning Vyyo within the cable market.  We’re extremely




grateful for the dedication and loyalty that he brought to his position and the company, and wish him continued success in the future.”

With Knology from 1999-2005, Mills was a key participant in growing the subscriber base, negotiating contracts, business planning and acquisition of assets of Interstate/Valley Telephone Company and Verizon New Media.  In addition, he was responsible for two private placements, completion of a bank credit facility, debt restructuring and Knology’s initial public offering in 2003.

From 1994-99, Mills was Vice President, Treasurer and Strategic Planning for Powertel, Inc., a wireless telephone service provider that was acquired by VoiceStream, a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary, in 2000.  With Powertel, he was instrumental in the acquisition of FCC spectrum licenses covering 24 million points of presence (POP) in PCS auctions.  Mills began his career with a seven-year stint at Arthur Anderson & Co., where he rose to the position of Audit and Business Advisory Manager.

A graduate of Emory University with a B.A. in Economics and History of Art, Mills holds an MBA from Tulane University.  He is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs and Association of Financial Professionals.

About Vyyo Inc.
Vyyo Inc., (NASDAQ; VYYO), a leading supplier of broadband access equipment, delivers to cable system operators a powerful, economic platform with fiber-like performance that extends their dominant bandwidth position over the competition and drives new revenues. Vyyo’s spectrum overlay technology expands typical HFC (hybrid-fiber coax) network capacity in the “last mile,” offering the only cost-effective solution that quadruples upstream and doubles downstream bandwidth to help operators deliver new, advanced residential and business services at a fraction of the cost of fiber deployments. Vyyo is based in Norcross, GA. For more information, please visit http://www.vyyo.com.

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678.488.0468

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