-----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, E9oF1IlA5DpaiRKJUWYPZ5uF6aLS8iVwlpEMskjUkSvsm7Unrzl7kTei4XJTz4IC zpLhFz35cdkTJpPk+U5pIA== 0000950133-97-003516.txt : 19971015 0000950133-97-003516.hdr.sgml : 19971015 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950133-97-003516 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: PRE 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19971121 FILED AS OF DATE: 19971014 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MICROS SYSTEMS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000320345 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CALCULATING & ACCOUNTING MACHINES (NO ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS) [3578] IRS NUMBER: 521101488 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: PRE 14A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-09993 FILM NUMBER: 97695509 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12000 BALTIMORE AVE CITY: BELTSVILLE STATE: MD ZIP: 20705 BUSINESS PHONE: 3012016000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12000 BALTIMORE AVE CITY: BELTSVILLE STATE: MD ZIP: 20705-1291 PRE 14A 1 MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT 1 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [x] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-12 MICROS Systems, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) MICROS Systems, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No filing fee. [ ] $125 per Exchange Act Rules 0-11(c)(1)(ii), 14a-6(i)(1), or 14a-6(j)(2). [ ] $500 per each party to the controversy pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 14a-6(i)(3). [ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11. 1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act 0-11:(1) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: ----------------------------------------------------------------- (1)Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined. [ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. 1) Amount Previously Paid: ------------------------------------------ 2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: --------------------- 3) Filing Party: ----------------------------------------------------- 4) Date Filed: ------------------------------------------------------- 2 MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. 12000 BALTIMORE AVENUE BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND 20705-1291 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 21, 1997 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of MICROS Systems, Inc., ("MICROS" or the "Company") will be held at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 21, 1997, at the Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770 for the following purposes: (1) To approve an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation that provides for an increase in the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is authorized to issue from 10,000,000 to 30,000,000 shares, and the deletion of a preemptive rights provision (Proposal 1); and (2) To elect seven directors to serve for a one year term (Proposal 2); and (3) To approve the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP as independent public accountants for the 1998 fiscal year (Proposal 3); and (4) To approve an amendment to the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan (Proposal 4); and (5) To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof. The close of business on October 6, 1997, has been fixed as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Only holders of Common Stock of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof. The transfer books of the Company will not be closed. Finally, with respect to Proposal 2, please note that Edward T. Wilson, a director of the Company since 1981, is retiring from the Board of Directors at the end of the current term, and hence, not standing for re-election. The Board of Directors and Management want to express their deep gratitude to Mr. Wilson for his important contributions to the Company during his 16 years of dedicated service. By Order of the Board of Directors, Judith F. Wilbert Corporate Secretary Beltsville, Maryland October 24, 1997 IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PROXIES BE RETURNED PROMPTLY. THEREFORE, WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO BE PRESENT IN PERSON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND RETURN IT IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE WHICH REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. 3 MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. 12000 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, Maryland 20705-1291 PROXY STATEMENT Annual Meeting of Stockholders November 21, 1997 VOTING RIGHTS AND PROXY SOLICITATION This Proxy Statement is furnished to stockholders of MICROS Systems, Inc. ("MICROS" or the "Company") in connection with the solicitation by the Board of Directors of MICROS of proxies to be used at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Friday, November 21, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at the Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770, and at any adjournments thereof. It is anticipated that this Proxy Statement and form of proxy will initially be mailed to stockholders on or about October 24, 1997. If the enclosed form of proxy is properly executed and returned to the Company in time to be voted at the Annual Meeting, the shares represented thereby will be voted in accordance with the instructions marked thereon. EXECUTED BUT UNMARKED PROXIES WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF MANAGEMENT'S NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS AND FOR ALL OTHER PROPOSALS. If any other matters are properly brought before the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying proxy will vote the shares represented by such proxies on such matters according to their best judgment. The presence of a stockholder at the Annual Meeting will not automatically revoke such stockholder's proxy. Stockholders may, however, revoke a proxy at any time prior to its exercise by filing with the Secretary of the Company a written notice of revocation, by delivering to the Company a duly executed proxy bearing a later date, or by attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person. The cost of solicitation of proxies in the form enclosed herewith will be borne by the Company. In addition to the solicitation of proxies by mail, the Company, through its Directors, officers and regular employees, may also solicit proxies personally or by telephone or telegraph. The Company will request persons, firms and corporations holding shares in their names or in the names of their nominees, which are beneficially owned by others, to send proxy materials to and obtain proxies from such beneficial owners and will reimburse such holders for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in doing so. The Company may retain a proxy solicitor if it were to determine subsequently that such action is appropriate. The securities which can be voted at the Annual Meeting consist of shares of Common Stock of the Company with each share entitling its owner to one vote. The close of business on October 6, 1997, has been fixed as the record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting. The number of shares outstanding on October 6, 1997, was 8,007,278. The presence in person or by proxy of stockholders holding of record a majority of all votes entitled to be cast at the Annual Meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum. A majority of all votes cast at the meeting, a quorum being present, is required for the adoption of each of the Proposals, other than Proposal 1 which requires approval of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast, and Proposal 4, which requires approval of all votes entitled to be cast at the meeting. Under applicable Maryland law, with respect to Proposals 2 and 3, proxies marked as abstentions and broker non-votes (where a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner with respect to a particular matter and such nominee does not possess or choose to exercise discretionary authority with respect thereto) will be considered as present at the meeting for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum but not entitled to vote with respect to the particular matter and will therefore have no effect on the vote. With respect to Proposal 4, broker non-votes shall have no effect, but abstentions shall have the effect of a 2 4 negative vote. A proxy marked to withhold a vote from a nominee in the case of election of Directors shall have the effect of a negative vote. Each stockholder of record on the record voting date is entitled to one vote per share. There are no cumulative voting rights. A copy of the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for its fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, accompanies this Proxy Statement. The Company has filed an Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, a copy of such Annual Report on Form 10-K by writing to the Corporate Secretary at the Company's address set forth above. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT Set forth below is the number of shares of the Company's Common Stock and the percentage of total outstanding shares beneficially owned by each Director of the Company, the Chief Executive Officer, the four most highly compensated executive officers, all Directors and executive officers as a group and, to the knowledge of the Company, all persons beneficially owning more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock as of August 29, 1997. Also set forth below is the address of each such beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock.
Number of Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned as of August 29, Percent of Individual or Group (1) 1997 (2) Class ----------------------- -------- --------- Louis M. Brown, Jr. 23,500 (3) Less than 1% Director, Chairman of the Board Daniel Cohen 10,000 Less than 1% Director A. L. Giannopoulos 22,332 (4) Less than 1% Director, President and Chief Executive Officer John G. Puente 3,000 Less than 1% Director Alan M. Voorhees 40,000 (5) Less than 1% Director Edward T. Wilson 19,900 (6) Less than 1% Director F. Suzanne Jenniches 180 Less than 1% Director Jeffrey B. Edwards 7,666 (7) Less than 1% President, MICROS Fidelio Software GmbH and Co. KG Daniel G. Interlandi 19,487 (8) Less than 1% Senior Vice President and General Manager, Table Service Restaurants and Leisure and Entertainment Gary C. Kaufman 13,133 (9) Less than 1% Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer Ronald J. Kolson 53,333 (10) Less than 1% Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Directors and Executive 264,463 (11) 3.3% Officers as a Group (15 persons, including the above-named persons) RCM Capital Management 1,197,000 14.7% 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3000 San Francisco, CA 94111 SAFECO Asset Management Company 1,133,214 14.0% SAFECO Plaza Seattle, WA 98185
(1) As of August 29, 1997, CEDE & Co., nominee for Stock Clearing Corporation, Box 20, Bowling Green Station, New York, New York, a central certificate service, held of record 7,699,172 shares, representing 96.3% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. Those shares are believed to be owned beneficially by a large number of beneficial owners and, except as indicated in this table, the Company is not aware of any other individual or group owning beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock. 3 5 (2) Information with respect to beneficial ownership is based on information furnished by each shareholder. Sole voting and sole investing power is exercised by each individual. (3) Includes options to purchase 13,000 shares exercisable within 60 days. (4) Includes options to purchase 19,332 shares exercisable within 60 days. (5) Does not include 60,000 shares held by irrevocable trusts created for the benefit of the adult children of Mr. Voorhees, with respect to which he disclaims any beneficial interest. (6) Does not include 26,000 shares held in custody for the children of Mr. Wilson, with respect to which he disclaims any beneficial interest. (7) Includes options to purchase 7,666 shares exercisable within 60 days. (8) Includes options to purchase 15,333 shares exercisable within 60 days. (9) Includes options to purchase 12,333 shares exercisable within 60 days. Mr. Kaufman disclaims any beneficial interest in 600 shares of Common Stock, not included here, held in custody for his dependent children. (10) Includes options to purchase 16,333 shares exercisable within 60 days. (11) Includes stock options for the purchase of 119,495 shares of Common Stock which are exercisable as of or within 60 days of August 29, 1997, and assumes 8,118,163 shares outstanding upon the exercise of such options. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK AND DELETION OF PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS PROVISION (PROPOSAL 1) On September 24, 1997, the Board of Directors unanimously adopted resolutions approving amendments to the Company's Articles of Incorporation for the following purposes: (a) to increase the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is authorized to issue from 10,000,000 to 30,000,000 shares; and (b) to delete a provision implemented in 1986 which provided to holders of the Company's Common Stock preemptive rights to acquire additional shares upon any new issue of Common Stock. The Board of Directors has determined that these proposed amendments are advisable and in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders. The proposed amendments (collectively, the "Charter Amendment") would amend Articles FIFTH and SEVENTH, subsection (e), of the Articles of Incorporation by deleting such in the entirety and replacing with the provisions set forth on page 5 hereof. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK The Company's Charter currently authorizes the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value of $.025 per share. As of August 29, 1997, 7,998,668 shares were issued and outstanding, and another 1,019,452 shares were subject to unexercised options granted pursuant to the 1991 MICROS Stock Option Plan, or reserved for issuance pursuant to future grants under the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan. This leaves the Company with only 981,880 shares to effectuate important corporate objectives, as may be determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with applicable laws. Accordingly, an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock is necessary to permit the Company to engage in potentially advisable transactions, such as stock splits or stock dividends, acquisitions funded with Company stock, secondary offerings, or additional issuances pursuant to future grants under the Stock Option Plan. 4 6 The Charter Amendment will increase the total number of authorized shares of Common Stock by an amount substantially greater than that necessary to achieve currently contemplated corporate objectives. Notwithstanding the above, this will ensure that the Company continues to have additional shares available for future issuance from time to time as approved by the Board of Directors for any proper corporate purpose, including stock splits or stock dividends, acquisitions of other businesses, secondary offerings, and issuances under stock option and other employee incentive programs, in each case subject to applicable laws and regulations. The Company currently has no plans to issue any of the additional shares in connection with any acquisition or secondary offerings. ELIMINATION OF PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS PROVISION The Company's Charter currently includes a provision which provides preemptive rights to holders of Common Stock to acquire additional shares upon any new issue of Common Stock. Thus, upon any new issue of Common Stock by the Company, each holder of outstanding shares of Common Stock would be entitled to maintain his or her proportionate interest in the Company by purchasing a proportionate number of shares of such new issue. This provision was implemented in 1986 as a condition to the significant investment in the Company by Westinghouse Electric Corporation, which ultimately acquired approximately 66% of the Common Stock of the Company. As Westinghouse completely divested itself of its interest in MICROS in the first quarter of fiscal 1996, such provision is no longer necessary. Moreover, the existence of such provision makes the raising of additional equity through any subsequent secondary offerings difficult and cumbersome. While no such secondary offerings are currently contemplated, the Company believes that the preemptive rights provision serves as an obstacle and an encumbrance to any equity financing that may be deemed appropriate or necessary at any time in the future. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CHARTER AMENDMENT If the Charter Amendment is adopted by the required vote of stockholders, the Charter Amendment will become effective when the appropriate Articles of Amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation are filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland. The Company anticipates that this filing will be made promptly following the Annual Meeting, or as soon as practicable thereafter. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of the Company recommends a vote FOR the following resolution constituting Proposal 1. Proxies received by the Board of Directors will be voted for this resolution unless stockholders specify in their proxies a contrary choice. "RESOLVED, that the Company's stockholders hereby approve the following amendments to the Company's Articles of Incorporation: (a) that Article FIFTH of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to read in its entirety as follows: FIFTH: The total number of shares which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 30,000,000, all such shares to be common stock, par value $0.025 per share. Dividends may be declared on the common stock and each share of common stock will entitle the holder thereof to one vote in all proceedings in which action should be taken by stockholders of the Corporation. (b) that Article SEVENTH, subsection (e), of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to read in its entirety as follows: (e) No holders of stock of the Corporation, of whatever class, shall have any preferential right of subscription to any shares of any class or to any securities convertible into shares of stock of the Corporation, nor any right of subscription to any thereof other than such, if any, as the Board of Directors in its discretion may fix; and any shares of convertible securities which the Board of Directors may determine to offer for subscription to the holders of stock may, as said Board of Directors shall determine, be offered to holders of any class or classes of stock at the time existing to the exclusion of holders of any or all other classes at the time existing." 5 7 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (PROPOSAL 2) Seven directors are to be elected at the MICROS Meeting, each to hold office for a one year term and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Unless authority so to vote is withheld, proxies received pursuant to this solicitation will be voted for the election of the seven nominees named below. Unless otherwise specified on the proxy, it is the intention of the persons named in the proxy to vote the shares represented by each properly executed proxy for the election of the Director nominees listed below. Management believes that all such nominees will stand for election and will serve if elected as Directors. If any of the nominees should for any reason not be available for election, proxies will be voted for the election of the remaining nominees and such substitute nominees as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Company's By-Laws, the number of Directors shall be no less than five and no more than nine. There are currently seven Directors and the Board has nominated seven individuals for election. Proxies cannot be voted for a greater number of persons than the seven nominees named. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, the Board of Directors held 5 regular meetings. Each incumbent Director attended more than 75% of the aggregate of the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and meetings of committees of the Board of Directors of which he or she was a member. The Board of Directors had an Audit Committee for fiscal 1997. The Audit Committee was chaired by Mr. Wilson, and currently includes Ms. Jenniches and Mr. Puente. The Audit Committee reviews the financial statements of the Company and the scope of the independent annual audit and internal audits. It also reviews the Company's internal accounting procedures and the independent accountants' recommendations to management concerning the effectiveness of the Company's internal financial and accounting controls. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors the firm to be engaged as the Company's independent accountants. The Audit Committee also examines and considers other matters relating to the financial affairs of the Company as it determines appropriate. The Audit Committee met two times during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. Representatives of Price Waterhouse LLP attended both meetings of the Audit Committee in fiscal 1997. Additionally, the Board of Directors had a Compensation Committee for fiscal 1997 currently comprised of Mr. Voorhees, who is the Compensation Committee chairman, Mr. Brown and Mr. Puente. The Compensation Committee met three times during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. The Board of Directors has assigned the Compensation Committee with the function of providing analysis and recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to, among other things, executive compensation, bonuses, and the issuance of stock options under the 1991 Option Plan. Further, the Board of Directors has established a Nominating Committee comprised of Mr. Giannopoulos, who is the Nominating Committee chairman, Mr. Brown, Mr. Voorhees and Mr. Wilson. The Nominating Committee has been assigned with the responsibility of identifying and interviewing individuals who may be qualified to serve as new Board members. The Nominating Committee shall act unilaterally, and accordingly, will not currently consider proposed recommendations from shareholders. In fiscal 1997, the Nominating Committee met several times informally to interview and screen potential Board members. Furthermore, immediately prior to the release of this Proxy, the Nominating Committee met formally and recommended for approval to the Board the nomination of Mr. Taylor. The Board approved the nomination of Mr. Taylor subject to shareholder election. At the Annual Meeting on November 22, 1996, the holders of 7,957,984 outstanding shares of Common Stock were eligible to cast votes in the election of Directors. Of such shares, 89% were present in person or by proxy and voted or withheld authority to vote in the election of Directors. Information As To Nominees The following table sets forth the names of management's nominees for election as Directors to serve until the next Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified. Also set forth is certain other information, some of which has been obtained from the Company's records and some of which has been supplied by the nominees, with respect to each nominee's principal occupation or employment, his/her background, his/her age as of August 29, 1997, the periods during which he/she has served as a Director of the Company and positions held with the Company, if any. 6 8
Nominees for Director Position Directors Since Held in MICROS - --------- ------ -------------- Louis M. Brown, Jr. 1977 Director, Chairman of the Board Daniel Cohen 1992 Director A.L. Giannopoulos 1992 Director, President and Chief Executive Officer F. Suzanne Jenniches 1996 Director John G. Puente 1996 Director Dwight S. Taylor -- -- Alan M. Voorhees 1982 Director
Louis M. Brown, Jr., 54, has been a Director of the Company since 1977. Mr. Brown held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer from January 1986 until his appointment as Chairman of the Board in January 1987. He also serves as President and a director of IDEAS, Inc., a supplier of high technology, custom-engineered products and services. Mr. Brown serves as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Autometric, Inc. and Chairman of Planning Systems, Inc. He is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University (B.E.S.-E.E.). Daniel Cohen, 42, has been a Director of the Company since November 1992. Pursuant to a consulting agreement effective July 1, 1997 and expiring December 31, 1998, Mr. Cohen provides consulting services to the Company. Until June 30, 1997, he was Managing Director of Fidelio MICROS France, S.A., a subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. and distributor of the Company's products. Formerly, Mr. Cohen was Managing Director and principal shareholder of D.A.C. Systemes/MICROS France. Mr. Cohen founded D.A.C. Systemes in 1986 and took over the distribution of MICROS products in France, having previously worked for the Company's former distributor in France and having previously started representation of MICROS in Israel. In 1992, the Company acquired a 15% equity interest in D.A.C. Systemes, and the name was changed to D.A.C. Systemes/MICROS France. An additional 8% equity interest was acquired by the Company in fiscal 1994, and the remainder of the stock was acquired by the company in fiscal 1996. Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the Hotel School of Lausanne, Switzerland, from which he holds a Masters degree in Hotel Administration. A.L. Giannopoulos, 57, has been a Director since March 1992 and was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in May 1993. Effective as of June 1, 1995, Mr. Giannopoulos resigned as General Manager of the Westinghouse Information and Security Systems Divisions, having been with Westinghouse for 30 years, and was hired by the Company pursuant to an Employment Agreement to terminate December 31, 1999. In prior assignments at Westinghouse, Mr. Giannopoulos was General Manager of the Automation Division and National Industrial Systems Sales Force, Industries Group. Mr. Giannopoulos is a graduate of Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. F. Suzanne Jenniches, 49, has been a Director of the Company since October 1996. She is Vice President and General Manager of Automation and Information Systems (AIS) for the Electronic Sensors and Systems Division of Northrop Grumman, which, either directly or through subsidiaries, designs and develops postal automation systems, intelligent material management systems, enterprise management systems, airline reservation systems and information systems for the travel industry, license plate readers, imaging inspection systems, and records management systems. Ms. Jenniches is past president of the national Society of Women Engineers, has served on the board of governors for the American Association of Engineering Societies, and is currently a board member of the State of Maryland's Greater Baltimore Committee Technology Council. Ms. Jenniches is a graduate of Clarion College and holds a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. John G. Puente, 67, has been a Director since May 1996. He is the Chairman of Telogy Networks, Inc., a developer of communications software products. Mr. Puente is on the boards of directors of Orion Network Systems, a company which provides satellite services and facilities, and Primus Telecommunications, a long distance telecommunications service provider. Previously, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orion. Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Puente was Vice Chairman of M/A-Com, a supplier of microwave components and systems to the telecommunications industry. He was a founder and Chairman of Digital Communications Corporation (now Hughes Network Systems) and SouthernNet, a fiber optic long distance company which merged to form Telecom USA and was later acquired by MCI. Mr. Puente is a graduate of Polytechnic Institute of New York and now serves on the Board of Trustees of that institution, and he holds a Masters degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Capitol College. Dwight S. Taylor, 52, has not served as a Director of the Company. He is Senior Vice President of Constellation Real Estate, Inc., a commercial real estate development firm located in Columbia, Maryland, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Baltimore Gas and Electric Corporation. Mr. Taylor has been employed by Constellation in various capacities for the last 13 years. Mr. Taylor is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Associated Black Charities, of which he was formerly its Chairman, and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Mr. Taylor is a 1968 graduate of Lincoln University. 7 9 Alan M. Voorhees, 74, has been a Director of the Company since 1982. He is Chairman of Summit Enterprises, Inc. of Virginia, a privately-held investment company. Mr. Voorhees also is the Chairman of the Board of Autometric, Inc., and IDEAS, Inc., a supplier of high technology, custom-engineered products and services, and a member of the Board of Directors of Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc. Mr. Voorhees is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and holds a Masters degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR election of the seven nominees as Directors. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table sets forth the total annual compensation paid or accrued by the Company for services in all capacities for the Chief Executive Officer and the four most highly compensated executive officers of the Company whose aggregate compensation exceeded $100,000. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Long-Term Annual Compensation Compensation ---------------------------------------------- --------------- Name and Other Securities Principal Annual Underlying All Other Position Year Salary Bonus (1) Compensation (2) Options (#) Compensation (3) -------- ---- ------ --------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------- A. L. Giannopoulos 1997 $250,962 $112,000 $ 0 65,000 $ 5,680 President and Chief 1996 203,000 114,000 0 0 3,000 Executive Officer 1995 (4) 16,523 115,346 0 22,000 0 Ronald J. Kolson 1997 144,478 64,000 0 58,000 50,331 Executive Vice 1996 124,500 82,900 334,600 0 49,800 President/Chief 1995 107,885 93,916 118,125 18,000 49,924 Operating Officer Jeffrey B. Edwards 1997 173,030 63,629 0 25,500 99,941 President 1996 106,731 41,250 0 0 36,211 MICROS-Fidelio 1995 62,462 18,750 0 7,000 10,562 Software GmbH and Co. KG Daniel G. Interlandi 1997 123,075 57,000 181,881 39,000 49,542 Senior Vice 1996 106,400 73,400 133,900 0 48,900 President and General 1995 91,463 86,576 0 17,000 48,372 Manager, Table Service Restaurants/Leisure and Entertainment Group Gary C. Kaufman 1997 139,128 55,000 0 51,000 41,710 Senior Vice 1996 122,000 57,000 0 0 41,100 President Finance and 1995 (5) 105,117 49,646 0 14,000 38,268 Administration/Chief Financial Officer
(1) Bonus - Bonuses were paid to all recipients pursuant to decisions made by the Board of Directors based on financial performance of the Company, including profitability and growth of the Company as measured by pre-tax income and net revenue, and satisfaction of individual performance objectives. (2) Represents the aggregate difference between the actual exercise price of options granted and the fair market value of the Common Stock as of the date of option exercise. 8 10 (3) All Other Compensation-includes the Company's contributions to the 401(k) savings plan for the named executives for fiscal 1995 and 1996, and in fiscal 1997 of $5,680 for Mr. Giannopoulos, $3,160 for Mr. Kolson, $2,161 for Mr. Edwards, $3,045 for Mr. Interlandi, and $3,442 for Mr. Kaufman. In addition, included in this column for Mr. Edwards relating to fiscal 1997 is $97,780 in relocation and ongoing cost of living adjustments pertaining to his assignment as President of MICROS-Fidelio Software GmbH and Co. KG in Munich, Germany. During fiscal years 1996 and 1995, Mr. Edwards received relocation compensation of $34,437 and $10,561, respectively, relating to other relocations. During fiscal 1996, the Company contributed $1,774 to the 401(k) savings plan for Mr. Edwards. Also included in this column is the Westinghouse incentive bonus payments of $47,173 for Mr. Kolson, $46,498 for Mr. Interlandi and $38,268 for Mr. Kaufman. Specifically, Westinghouse, as an incentive to 11 key officers to remain with the Company for a period of two years following June 1, 1995, agreed to make payments to such officers aggregating up to approximately $1.25 million, payable in three equal installments promptly after such date (subject to the officer remaining employed by the Company on the relevant payment date). In June 1995, the first installment of $409,100 was paid for these key officers of the Company. In June 1996, the second installment of $360,800, reduced by $48,300 from the June 1995 payment due to the resignation of one of the 11 key officers, was paid by Westinghouse. The final installment of $360,800 was paid in June 1997. Even though such payments were funded by Westinghouse and did not require any use of the Company's cash, for accounting purposes, they are required to be reflected as compensation expense in the Company's financial statements. (4) Mr. Giannopoulos was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in May 1993. Inasmuch as he was a full-time employee of Westinghouse until May 31, 1995, he received no compensation in this capacity, nor stock options, until June 1, 1995. As of June 1, 1995, Mr. Giannopoulos became a full-time MICROS employee. (5) Mr. Kaufman was elected Vice President, Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer in May 1994. Inasmuch as he was a full-time employee of Westinghouse until July 31, 1994, he received no compensation in this capacity, nor was he eligible to receive stock options, until August 1, 1994. As of August 1, 1994, Mr. Kaufman became a full-time MICROS employee. Employment Agreements The Company has entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Giannopoulos that expires on December 31, 1999. The Agreement, as amended, provides that Mr. Giannopoulos will be paid an annual salary of $262,500 for fiscal 1998 and is eligible for a bonus targeted at $163,500 for fiscal 1998. The actual amount of the bonus is tied to certain performance criteria but cannot exceed 200% of the targeted amount. The annual salary shall be increased $12,500 per year, and the target bonus will increase $13,500 each year of the Agreement. The Company has entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Kaufman that expires on May 28, 2000. The Agreement provides that Mr. Kaufman will be paid an annual salary of $173,000 for fiscal 1998 and is eligible for a bonus targeted at $95,000 for fiscal 1998. The actual amount of the bonus is tied to certain performance criteria but cannot exceed 200% of the targeted amount. The annual salary and target bonus may be increased each year of the Agreement in a manner determined by the Compensation Committee. The Company has entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Kolson that expires on May 28, 2000. The Agreement provides that Mr. Kolson will be paid an annual salary of $178,000 for fiscal 1998 and is eligible for a bonus targeted at $95,000 for fiscal 1998. The actual amount of the bonus is tied to certain performance criteria but cannot exceed 200% of the targeted amount. The annual salary and target bonus may be increased each year of the Agreement in a manner determined by the Compensation Committee. Stock Options Certain full-time, salaried officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, and non-employee Company Directors are eligible to participate in the 1991 Option Plan which provides for the issuance of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and stock appreciation rights. An option may not be exercised within one year after the date of grant and is exercisable in installments during its term as determined by the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. If an option holder dies or becomes disabled, his or her option becomes fully exercisable and may be exercised for one year following the termination of employment. If the option holder retires, his or her option becomes fully exercisable and may be exercised for three months following retirement. If termination occurs for any other reason, an option may be exercised, to the extent exercisable at termination, for 30 days after termination of employment. No option may be exercised after the expiration of its term. 9 11 The exercise price of the shares of Common Stock covered by an option may not be less than the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant, which is defined under the Option Plan to be not less than the average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices of the Common Stock on NASDAQ on the date of grant. The following table sets forth the details of stock options granted to the individuals listed in the Summary Compensation Table during fiscal 1997. The second table in this section shows the value of exercised and unexercised options for the individuals listed in the Summary Compensation Table. OPTION GRANTS TABLE
Potential Realizable Value At Assumed Annual Rates of Stock Price Appreciation for Individual Grants Option Term --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- % of Total Options Granted To Exercise Options Employees Price Expiration Name Granted (1) in 1997 Per Share Date 5% ($) 10%($) ---- ----------- ------- --------- ---- ------ ------ A. L. Giannopoulos 14,000 2.0% $ 23.625 8/6/01 $91,380 $201,926 51,000 7.1% 29.5625 11/22/06 948,177 2,402,866 Ronald J. Kolson 10,000 1.4% 23.625 8/06/01 65,272 144,233 48,000 6.7% 29.5625 11/22/06 892,401 2,261,521 Jeffrey B. Edwards 9,000 1.3% 23.625 8/06/01 58,744 129,810 6,500 .9% 29.5625 11/22/06 120,846 306,248 10,000 1.4% 40.875 6/23/02 112,930 249,546 Daniel G. Interlandi 9,000 1.3% 23.625 8/06/01 58,744 129,810 30,000 4.1% 29.5625 11/22/06 557,751 1,413,450 Gary C. Kaufman 9,000 1.3% 23.625 8/06/01 58,744 129,810 42,000 5.8% 29.5625 11/22/06 780,851 1,978,830
(1) Options to purchase 717,350 shares of Common Stock were granted to Company employees and one non-employee director during fiscal 1997. OPTION EXERCISES AND YEAR-END VALUE TABLE
Number of Value of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unexercised In-the-Money Shares Acquired Value Options at 6/30/97 Options at 6/30/97 (2) Name On Exercise (#) Realized (1) Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable ---- --------------- ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- A. L. Giannopoulos 0 $ 0 14,666 72,334 $174,159 $954,279 Ronald J. Kolson 0 0 12,000 64,000 139,000 828,500 Jeffrey B. Edwards 0 0 4,666 27,834 55,409 275,623 Daniel G. Interlandi 6,000 181,881 11,333 44,667 131,079 589,421 Gary C. Kaufman 0 0 9,333 55,667 110,829 724,045
(1) Represents market value of the Company's Common Stock at exercise date less the exercise price. (2) Represents market value of the Company's Common Stock at June 30, 1997, less the exercise price. Director Compensation Directors received a fee of $2,500 per quarter during fiscal 1997 and an additional $1,000 for each Board of Directors meeting attended. The compensation for Directors for fiscal 1998 has been set at $2,500 per quarter and $1,000 for each Board of Directors meeting attended. The compensation for Audit Committee members, Compensation Committee members, and Nominating Committee members for fiscal 1997 was $750 per meeting, and effective June 23, 1997, has been set at $1,000 per meeting attended. Members of the Board of Directors are reimbursed for travel and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. Directors who are full-time, salaried employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates do not receive 10 12 any fees for their services as members of the Board of Directors or any of its committees. Additionally, Mr. Brown will not receive any compensation for serving on the Board-appointed committees. In addition to the above-mentioned fees, Mr. Brown was compensated $226,300, $217,000, and $182,900 in fiscal 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, for consulting services provided to the Company. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" below. In addition to the above-mentioned fees, Mr. Cohen was compensated $208,000 and $97,000 in fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively, for management and consulting services provided to the Company. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" below. Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation Louis M. Brown, Jr. served on the Compensation Committee during fiscal 1997. Mr. Brown held the position of President/Chief Executive Officer from January 1986 until January 1987. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION In fiscal 1997, the Company's compensation for executives, including grants under the Stock Option Plan, was administered by the Compensation Committee. Notwithstanding the above, the grant of options to executive management on November 22, 1996 was approved by the full Board of Directors. In fiscal 1997, there were three meetings of the Compensation Committee. Set forth below is a report submitted by Messrs. Voorhees, Brown and Puente, as members of the Company's Compensation Committee, addressing the Company's compensation policies for the last completed fiscal year, as they affected Mr. Giannopoulos, in his capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and the four executive officers other than Mr. Giannopoulos, who, for the last completed fiscal year, were the Company's most highly compensated executives (collectively with Mr. Giannopoulos, the "Named Executive Officers"). Components of Executive Compensation The basic premise of the Company's executive compensation policy is to ensure a link between executive compensation and the creation of stockholder value, while motivating and retaining key employees. The primary components of the compensation packages offered to the Company's executive officers by the Company for the last completed fiscal year consisted of three basic elements - base salary, annual incentive bonus, and long-term incentives in the form of stock options. Salary Base salaries of the executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers, reflect the evaluation of the Compensation Committee of the performance of the Company's executive officers in the point-of-sale and property management and central reservation systems industry (specifically, information systems for the hospitality industry) on an international, rather than a national, regional or local level. Although there is no fixed relationship between corporate performance and base salary, the Compensation Committee considers several factors in determining base salaries of the Company's executive officers, including corporate performance, the increasing importance of their role in the Company's operations on a consolidated basis, and the general effect of increases in the cost of living. Moreover, the Company engaged an outside compensation consulting firm in fiscal 1997 to evaluate the level of compensation paid to both Named Executive Officers and all other employees. The firm made recommendations as to how the Company may adjust salary in certain situations to pay a level of compensation at least equal to the average of other companies of similar size and in similar industries to that of MICROS. The Company is one of the leading suppliers of information systems to the hospitality industry and has grown significantly over the past few years. The Compensation Committee considers the base salary and incentive bonus components of total compensation to be generally in the middle range of compensation as compared to compensation levels of other senior executives of companies in the same industry. The Company considers that the compensation levels are comparable to those companies in the computer software and services peer group. Bonuses Bonuses for the last completed fiscal year were determined by the Compensation Committee based on the assessment of the Compensation Committee of various factors relating to both corporate and individual performance, as further discussed below. 11 13 Stock Options Stock options for the purchase of 238,500 shares were granted to Named Executive Officers during fiscal 1997. Options were granted in fiscal 1997 to employees who are not Named Executive Officers. The Compensation Committee allocated options on the basis of various factors, including the employee's current position, performance, seniority, and Company performance in general. The Compensation Committee attempts to achieve an equitable allocation of the grant of options, to both the Named Executive Officers, other senior officers, and non-officers of the Company and its subsidiaries. To the extent stock options are exercised, the benefit derived therefrom provides additional compensation to those executives whom the Compensation Committee believes are deserving of such benefits on the basis of the value of their efforts on behalf of the Company and its stockholders. Stock options constitute the element of executive compensation most linked to stockholder value inasmuch as their value increases directly with any increase in the price of the Company's Common Stock. The real value recognized by the award recipient is directly related to future corporate performance. The stock option grants tie executive compensation to stock performance, since the stock options will only have value if and to the extent the market price of the Company's stock increases from the exercise price of the stock options. Recommendations with respect to recipients and the number of options to be granted thereto are made by the President and CEO based on performance. The Compensation Committee is vested with the authority to make all option grants. Compensation Policies Toward Executive Officers The Compensation Committee executive compensation policies are designed to provide competitive levels of compensation by integrating into total compensation the Company's annual and long-term performance goals. The Compensation Committee acknowledges and emphasizes the importance of stock ownership by management and, accordingly, stock-based performance compensation arrangements. Stock-based incentives create a nexus between stockholder and management interests by providing motivation for executives over the long term. The Company's 1991 Option Plan is designed to attract, motivate and retain the valuable executive talent necessary to ensure the continued success of the Company. As a result of the use of long-term compensation as part of executive officers' total compensation, actual compensation levels in any particular year may be above or below those of the Company's competitors, depending upon the Company's overall performance. Relationship of Corporate Performance to Executive Compensation The determination of bonuses for the last completed fiscal year was based primarily on corporate performance as measured by pre-tax income and net revenue. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee performs a mathematical analysis based on actual performance compared to budgeted performance. Actual bonuses paid to the Named Executive Officers equal to a large extent the targeted bonus, established in the beginning of the fiscal year, times the factor calculated comparing actual and budgeted performance. Additionally, individual non-financial performance items were taken into consideration as well. In reviewing corporate performance, pre-tax income and growth of net revenue serve as the focal points in the analysis by the Compensation Committee. Additionally, the Compensation Committee considers the competitive climate in which the Company must operate. It is the Compensation Committee's policy that the total compensation package, the sum total of base salaries and incentive bonuses, for executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers, eligible for incentive compensation should be equal to competitive average total compensation as presented in appropriate wage surveys. Target bonus amounts vary according to salary levels and positions comparable to those established in the previous fiscal year. The total amount of the incentive bonuses can vary from zero to six percent of the pre-tax income of the Company when positive operating income is achieved. 12 14 The financial position of the Company is reviewed annually to determine which aspects of the executive officers' performance need to be emphasized, and accordingly, which factors will be taken into consideration in the determination of the incentive bonuses. The measures of corporate performance that were considered by the Compensation Committee for the last completed fiscal year included pre-tax income and net revenue. In addition to these performance factors, the Compensation Committee considered the "individual" factor. This factor is based on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer and may be quantitative or qualitative, depending on emphasis desired, but not necessarily derived from normal financial reports. As in most other executive compensation packages, the subjective factor of human judgment plays a key role in determining the Company's incentive bonuses. Individual bonuses are reviewed and judgment is applied by the Compensation Committee based upon the executive's individual contribution to the performance of the Company as a whole and his or her primary area of responsibility in particular. No bonuses are paid where an executive fails to perform duties in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Practices. Chief Executive Officer Compensation The Company considers that the compensation level of the Chief Executive Officer should be comparable to those companies in the computer software and services peer group. Mr. A. L. Giannopoulos was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in May 1993. Until May 31, 1995, however, Mr. Giannopoulos was a full-time employee of Westinghouse Electric Corporation and as such received no compensation from the Company. Effective June 1, 1995, Mr. Giannopoulos became a full-time employee of the Company pursuant to the terms of an Employment Agreement in effect until December 31, 1999. Under the Agreement for fiscal 1997, as amended, Mr. Giannopoulos was eligible to receive a base salary of $250,000 and a bonus of $150,000. In determining Mr. Giannopoulos' fiscal 1997 bonus, the Compensation Committee considered a number of factors, including the Company's revenue growth, income before taxes and certain personal performance factors. The Compensation Committee also evaluated Mr. Giannopoulos' execution and management of the acquisition of Fidelio Software GmbH. Mr. Giannopoulos' compensation arrangement with the Company provides for a fiscal 1998 salary at an annual rate of $262,500 and a fiscal 1998 target bonus of $163,500, the actual amount of the bonus paid to be based on certain performance criteria and not to exceed 200% of the target bonus. The Committee has considered the impact of the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that, in certain circumstances, disallow compensation deductions in excess of $1 million for any year with respect to the Company's CEO and four other most highly compensated officers. These disallowance provisions do not apply to performance-based compensation. The Company expects that these provisions will not limit its tax deductions for executive compensation in the near term. ALAN M. VOORHEES JOHN G. PUENTE LOUIS M. BROWN, JR. Members of the Compensation Committee 13 15 Common Stock Performance Graph The following line graph compares (1) the cumulative total stockholder return on the Company's Common Stock during the past five fiscal years, based on the market price of MICROS Systems, Inc. Common Stock, with (2) the cumulative total yearly return of the S&P 500 Index and (3) the S&P Computer Software and Services composite index. SHAREHOLDER RETURN (Dividends Reinvested)
Company/Index Jun92 Jun93 Jun94 Jun95 Jun96 Jun97 - ------------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- MICROS Systems, Inc. 100 189.66 365.52 455.17 384.48 579.31 S&P 500 INDEX 100 113.63 115.23 145.27 183.04 246.55 COMPUTER 100 147.7 167.32 260.47 346.95 576.57 (SOFTWARE&SVC)-500
Note to graph: Assumes $100 invested on July 1, 1992, in MICROS Systems, Inc. Common Stock, and an identical amount in the S&P 500 Index or the Computer Software and Services composite index. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Westinghouse, as an incentive to 11 key officers to remain with the Company for a period of two years following June 1, 1995, agreed to make payments to such officers aggregating up to approximately $1.25 million, payable in three equal installments promptly after such date and on the first and second anniversaries 14 16 of such date (subject to the officer remaining employed by the Company on the relevant payment date). In June 1995, the first installment of $409,100 was paid for these key officers of the Company. In June 1996, the second installment of $360,800, reduced by $48,300 from the June 1995 payment due to the resignation of one of the eleven key officers, was paid by Westinghouse. The final installment of $360,800 was paid in June 1997. Even though such payments were entirely funded by Westinghouse and did not require any use of the Company's cash, for accounting purposes, they are required to be reflected as compensation expense in the Company's financial statements. The Company has purchased certain raw materials and has contracted for certain sub-assembly operations through Westinghouse to take advantage of more competitive pricing available through off-shore manufacturing locations. The Company estimates that it has purchased approximately $195,000, in such materials and labor from Westinghouse during fiscal 1996, for the period from July through September 1995, as no related party relationship existed after September 1995, and $965,000 during fiscal 1995. For the period from July through September 1995, during which a related party relationship existed between the Company and Westinghouse, the Company purchased from Westinghouse and its subsidiaries for approximately $170,000 other products and services provided to the Company, including insurance coverage, office space, consulting, office furniture, and telecommunications services. During fiscal years 1996 and 1995, the Company sold approximately $344,000 and $1,208,000, respectively, in products to D.A.C. Systemes/MICROS France, under the same terms and conditions offered to other independently-owned dealers/distributors of the Company. D.A.C. Systemes/MICROS France was principally owned by Daniel Cohen, a Director of the Company, until August 25, 1995, when MICROS acquired controlling interest. The fiscal 1996 activity covers only the period from July through August 1995, since sales are eliminated as intercompany after that date. During fiscal 1997 and 1996, the Company compensated Mr. Cohen $208,000 and $97,000 respectively. During fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995, the Company compensated Louis M. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Board, $226,300, $217,000, and $182,900, respectively, for consulting services provided to the Company. Effective June 30, 1995, the Company and Mr. Brown entered into a Consulting Agreement terminating June 30, 2000, pursuant to which Mr. Brown is to provide on the average 20 hours per week of consulting services to the Company in exchange for a base consulting fee commencing at $150,000 plus a target bonus of $70,000, with annual adjustments. APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (PROPOSAL 3) The Company's Board of Directors has selected the firm of Price Waterhouse LLP as the independent public accountants for the Company for the year ending June 30, 1998. The approval of its selection is to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting. Price Waterhouse LLP has served in this role since August 1990, and its selection was approved by the stockholders at the last Annual Meeting. It is expected that representatives of Price Waterhouse LLP will be present at the Annual Meeting and available to respond to appropriate questions, and will have the opportunity to make a statement if they so desire. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the approval of Price Waterhouse LLP as independent public accountants for the 1998 fiscal year. AMENDMENT TO THE 1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN (PROPOSAL 4) Introduction Under the MICROS Systems, Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan (the "1991 Option Plan"), as approved by stockholders at the 1991 Annual Meeting, 250,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance in the form of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options to officers, directors, and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. In addition, non-qualified options may be granted to non-employee Directors. 15 17 At this Annual Meeting, the stockholders are being requested to consider and approve the adoption of an amendment to the 1991 Option Plan which modifies the Option Plan in three respects. First, the amendment serves to authorize the issuance of an additional 600,000 shares of Common Stock under the Option Plan, for a total of 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock. Under the Option Plan, 250,000 shares were originally authorized pursuant to shareholder approval at the 1991 Annual Meeting; an additional 100,000 shares were authorized pursuant to shareholder approval at the 1993 Annual Meeting; an additional 200,000 shares were authorized pursuant to shareholder approval at the 1995 Annual Meeting; and an additional 600,000 shares were authorized pursuant to shareholder approval at the 1996 Annual Meeting. Second, the amendment serves to impose a limit of the maximum number of shares subject to grants made to any single individual in any fiscal year to 100,000 shares. Third, the amendment eliminates a provision in the Option Plan that previously allowed the Company to accept the surrender of outstanding options and authorize the granting of new options in substitution therefor. Accordingly, this provision prior to the amendment would have allowed the Company to in essence re-price options if the stock price declined. While the Company has never exercised this right under the existing Option Plan, the Company nonetheless had the right to do so. This amendment serves to eliminate the right of the Company to re-price options. The affirmative vote of a majority of all votes cast by stockholders at a meeting at which a quorum is present is required in order to adopt the amendment to the 1991 Option Plan. As of the record date, Directors and officers of the Company have the power to vote approximately 3.3% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. All of the Directors and officers have expressed an intent to vote in favor of the proposed amendment to the 1991 Option Plan. The principal features of the 1991 Option Plan are summarized below. The summary is qualified by reference to the complete text of the 1991 Option Plan, which is attached as Exhibit A. Purpose The purpose of the 1991 Option Plan is to provide a performance incentive to certain officers, and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries in order that such persons may acquire a (or increase their) proprietary interest in the Company and to encourage such persons to remain in the employ of the Company and its subsidiaries. In addition, non-employee Directors may participate in the 1991 Option Plan. Administration The 1991 Option Plan may be administered by either a committee (which, commencing in fiscal 1997, is the "Compensation Committee" of the Company's Board of Directors) or by the Board of Directors itself (the "Administrating Committee"). It is intended that at all times the 1991 Option Plan will be administered by Directors who are "non-employee directors" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"). In general, the Administrating Committee determines the persons to whom options are granted, the terms of the options and the number of shares covered by each option. Duration, Amendment and Termination The 1991 Option Plan became effective as of September 23, 1991 and will terminate on September 23, 2001, unless sooner terminated by the Board of Directors. In addition to the power to terminate the 1991 Option Plan at any time, the Board of Directors also has the power to amend the 1991 Option Plan; provided, no amendment to the 1991 Option Plan may be made without stockholder approval if the amendment would (i) change the minimum option prices set forth in the 1991 Option Plan, (ii) increase the maximum term of options, (iii) materially increase the 16 18 benefits accruing to the participants under the 1991 Option Plan, or (iv) materially modify the requirements as to eligibility under the 1991 Option Plan. Eligibility The 1991 Option Plan provides for the grant of options to directors, officers and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. As described below, non-employee directors may be granted only non-qualified options. As of August 29, 1997, 1,154,300 options have been granted under the 1991 Option Plan. Pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan, if all or part of an expired option is unexercised, the shares which were not exercised may again be available for grant. Awards Under the 1991 Option Plan 1,150,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock have been subject to options under the 1991 Option Plan since its inception. As of October 6, 1997, the closing market price for the Company's Common Stock was $48.00 per share. The 1991 Option Plan provides for the grant of Incentive Stock Options as defined under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and non-qualified options. The type and terms of each option granted under the 1991 Option Plan are determined by the Compensation Committee. The option price per share shall not be less than the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock at the date of grant of the option. Fair market value will be determined by the Compensation Committee pursuant to the criteria set forth in the 1991 Option Plan. An option may contain such terms as are deemed appropriate by the Administrating Committee, including a provision that allows the Company to re-acquire an option for cash. Exercise of Options An option may be exercised by an optionee by delivery to the Company of the exercise price which must be paid either: (i) in cash or cash equivalent; or (ii) in the discretion of the Compensation Committee, by delivery of previously owned shares of Common Stock or by a combination of cash and Common Stock. The term of an option may not exceed ten (10) years. An option is exercisable in such installments and at such times during its term as determined by the Compensation Committee. To the extent not exercised, installments are cumulative and may be exercised in whole or in part at any time after becoming exercisable until the option expires. With respect to Incentive Stock Options, the aggregate fair market value of shares that may be exercised by an optionee for the first time during any year may not exceed $100,000. Termination of Employment In the event the optionee's employment (or service as a non-employee Director) terminates by reason of death, all options become fully exercisable and may be exercised by the optionee's estate within one year after the date of such death but not later than the date on which such options would otherwise expire. If the optionee's employment (or service as a non-employee Director) is terminated as a result of disability, all options become fully exercisable and may be exercised within one year after such termination but not later than the date on which such options would otherwise expire. If an optionee's employment is terminated on or after age 62 in accordance with the Company's normal retirement policies, all options become fully exercisable and may be exercised for a period of three months after such termination, but not later than the date on which the options would otherwise expire. If an optionee's employment (or service as a non-employee Director) terminates other than for retirement, death or disability, the options held by such optionee, to the extent exercisable as of the date 17 19 of termination, may be exercised at any time during the thirty (30) day period immediately following the date of termination, but not after the date on which such options would otherwise expire. However, if termination is on account of cause, all options expire as of the date of termination. An optionee's estate means the optionee's legal representative or any person who acquires the right to exercise an option by reason of the optionee's death. Restriction on Transfer Options are transferable only by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. During an optionee's lifetime, an option may be exercised only by the optionee. Federal Income Tax Treatment Incentive Stock Options Incentive Stock Options under the 1991 Option Plan are intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Code. There are no tax liabilities to the optionee upon the grant of an Incentive Stock Option. In general, if an optionee acquires stock upon the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option, no income will result to the optionee upon such exercise and the Company will not be allowed a deduction as a result of such exercise provided the optionee makes no disposition of the stock within two years from the date of grant and one year after the option is exercised. The basis to the optionee of shares acquired on the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option will be equal to the exercise price. Any gain or loss realized upon the sale of the shares acquired will be treated as capital gains or loss, as applicable, which will be long-term or mid-term depending upon the holding period. If the optionee fails to satisfy the one or two-year holding periods described above, the optionee will be treated as having received ordinary income at the time of the disposition of the stock equal to the excess of the value of the stock on the date of exercise (or, if less, the amount realized from the disposition) over the exercise price. Any gain in excess of the amount treated as ordinary income will be treated as capital gain. The Company will be entitled to a deduction for the amount taxable to the optionee as ordinary income. Although the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option will not result in regular income tax liability to an optionee, it may subject the optionee to liability for the "alternative minimum tax." Non-Qualified Options There are no tax liabilities to the optionee upon the grant of a non-qualified option. In general, an optionee who exercises a non-qualified option will realize ordinary income in an amount equal to the difference between the option price and the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise and the Company will be entitled to a deduction in the same amount. The Company will withhold federal and state income and employment taxes due on this compensation from amounts otherwise payable to the optionee. The optionee's basis in such shares will generally be the fair market value on the date of exercise, and when he/she disposes of the shares he/she will recognize capital gain or loss, either long-term or short-term, depending on the holding period of the shares. The Board of Directors believes that approval of an increase in the number of shares issuable under the MICROS Systems, Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan is in the best interests of all stockholders and recommends a vote FOR the proposal. NEW PLAN BENEFITS The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock subject to options granted to each of the following under the 1991 Option Plan during fiscal 1997. Future awards under the 1991 Option Plan as proposed to be amended are not determinable at this time. The Company does not believe that the amount of awards granted during fiscal 1997 or since the inception of the 1991 Option Plan would have been different if the 1991 Option Plan had been amended at the time such grants were made.
1991 Option Name and Position Plan (1) ----------------- -------- A. L. Giannopoulos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,000
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President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. Kolson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,000 Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey B. Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,500 President, MICROS-Fidelio Sotware GmbH and Co. KG Daniel G. Interlandi. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,000 Senior Vice President and General Manager, Table Service Restaurants and Leisure & Entertainment Groups
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1991 Option Name and Position Plan (1) ----------------- -------- Gary C. Kaufman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,000 Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer Executive Officers as a Group. . . . . . . . 342,500 (9 executive officers, including those named above) Non-Executive Director Group (6 persons) 29,000 Non-Executive Officer Employee Group 345,850
(1) A copy of such plan, as amended, is included as Exhibit A. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company's equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, the Company believes that during fiscal 1997 all filing requirements applicable to its executive officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners have been satisfied. SUBMISSION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS Stockholder proposals intended to be presented at the fiscal 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by the Company by June 26, 1998, to be considered for inclusion in the proxy statement and form of proxy relating to that meeting. OTHER MATTERS The Board of Directors is not aware of any matters other than those discussed herein, which are to be presented for action at the Annual Meeting. If any other business properly comes before the Annual Meeting, the persons named in the accompanying form of proxy will vote in regard thereto according to their best judgment. By Order of The Board of Directors Judith F. Wilbert Corporate Secretary Beltsville, Maryland October 24, 1997 20 22 EXHIBIT A MICROS SYSTEMS, INC. 1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN 1. PURPOSE OF PLAN. The purpose of the MICROS Systems, Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended (the "Plan"), is to serve as a performance incentive and to encourage the ownership of MICROS Systems, Inc. (the "Company") stock by key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (including officers and directors) so that the person to whom the option is granted may acquire a (or increase his or her) proprietary interest in the Company and its subsidiaries and in order to encourage such person to remain in the employ of the Company or its subsidiaries. In addition, nonemployee directors may participate in the Plan as provided herein. Options granted pursuant to the Plan may consist of incentive stock options ("ISOs") (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")) and nonqualified options. 2. ADMINISTRATION. The Plan shall be administered by a committee (the "Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors; except that if and to the extent that no Committee exists which has the authority to administer the Plan, the functions of the Committee shall be exercised by the Board of Directors. The Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) members of the Board of Directors. Members of the Committee shall be "non-employee directors" (within the meaning of Rule 240.16(b)-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission). The Committee shall determine the purchase price of the stock covered by each option, the employees and nonemployee directors to whom, and the time or times at which, options shall be granted, the number of shares to be covered by each option, and the term of each option. In addition, the Committee shall have the power and authority to interpret the Plan, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, to determine the terms and provisions of the respective option agreements (which need not be identical) and to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan. If the Committee is appointed, the Board of Directors shall designate one of the members of the Committee as chairman and the Committee shall hold meetings at such times and places as it shall deem advisable. A majority of the Committee members shall constitute a quorum. All determinations of the Committee shall be made by a majority of its members. Any decision or determination reduced to writing and signed by all the Committee members shall be fully as effective as if it had been made by a vote at a meeting duly called and held. The Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings and shall make such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as it shall deem advisable. 3. EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION OF PLAN. (a) The Plan shall become effective as of September 23, 1991. (b) This Plan shall terminate on the earliest of (i) the tenth anniversary of the effective date (i.e., September 23, 2001), (ii) the date when all shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "Shares") reserved for issuance under the Plan have been acquired through the exercise of options granted under the Plan, or (iii) such earlier date as determined by the Board of Directors. Any option outstanding under the Plan at the time of the Plan's termination shall remain in effect in accordance with its terms and conditions and those of the Plan. 4. GRANTEES. Subject to Section 2, options may be granted to key employees (including directors and officers) and nonemployee directors of the Company and its subsidiaries as determined by the Committee (each such employee or director, a "Grantee"); provided, however, ISOs shall only be granted to employees. 5. THE SHARES. Subject to Section 7, the aggregate number of Shares which may be issued under the Plan shall be 1,750,000. Such number of Shares may be set aside out of the authorized but unissued Common Stock not reserved for any other purpose or out of Common Stock held in or acquired for the treasury of the Company. If all or part of an expired option is unexercised, the Shares which were not exercised may again be available for grant under the Plan. 21 23 6. GRANT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS. Options may be granted by the Committee at any time and from time to time prior to the termination of the Plan. Except as hereinafter provided, options granted pursuant to the Plan shall be subject to the following terms and conditions. (a) Price. The purchase price of the Shares subject to an option shall be no less than the fair market value of the Shares at the time of grant; provided, however, if an ISO is granted to a person owning Common Stock of the Company possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company as defined in Section 422 of the code ("10% Stockholder"), the purchase price shall be no less than 110% of the fair market value of the Shares. The fair market value of the Shares shall be determined by and in accordance with procedures to be established by the Committee, whose determination shall be final. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company's Common Stock is admitted to quotation on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system on the date the option is granted, fair market value shall not be less than the average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices of the Common Stock on such system on such date. If the Common Stock is admitted to trading on a national securities exchange on the date the option is granted, fair market value shall not be less than the last sales price reported for the Common Stock on such exchange on such date or on the last date preceding such date on which a sale was reported. The exercise price shall be paid in full in United States dollars in cash or by check at the time of exercise. At the discretion of the Committee, the exercise price may be paid with (i) Common Stock already owned by, and in possession of, the Grantee or (ii) any combination of United States dollars or Common Stock. Anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any required withholding tax shall be paid by the Grantee in full at the time of exercise of an option. Common Stock used to satisfy the exercise price of an option shall be valued at its fair market as of the close of business on the day of exercise. The exercise price shall be subject to adjustment, but only as provided in Section 7 hereof. (b) Limit on Incentive Option Amount. Notwithstanding any provisions contained herein to the contrary, the Shares covered by an ISO granted to a Grantee which are exercisable for the first time during any calendar year shall not exceed the $100,000 limitation in Section 422 of the Code. (c) Duration and Exercise of Options. An option may be granted for a term as determined by the Committee but not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of grant; provided, however, the term of an ISO granted to a 10% Stockholder may not exceed five (5) years. Options shall be exercised at such time and in such amounts (up to the full amount thereof) as may be determined by the Committee at the time of grant. If an option is exercisable in installments, the Committee shall determine what events, if any, will accelerate the exercise of the option. The Plan shall be subject to approval by the Company's stockholders within one (1) year from the date on which it was adopted. Prior to such stockholder approval, options may be granted under the Plan, but any such option shall not be exercisable prior to such stockholder approval. If the Plan is not approved by the Company's stockholders, the Plan shall terminate and all options theretofore granted under the Plan shall terminate and become null and void. (d) Termination of Employment. Except as otherwise determined by the Committee, upon the termination of a Grantee's employment (or service as a nonemployee director), the Grantee's rights to exercise an option shall be as follows: i) If the Grantee's employment (or service as a nonemployee director) is terminated on account of total and permanent disability (pursuant to the Company's long-term disability plan for Grantees who are employees) and as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), any option shall become fully (100%) vested as of the date of termination and may be exercised by the Grantee (or by the Grantee's estate if the Grantee dies after termination) at any time within one (1) year after termination on account of disability but in no event after the expiration of the term of the option. ii) In the case of a Grantee whose employment (or service as a nonemployee director) is terminated by death, any option shall become fully (100%) vested as of the date of death and the 22 24 Grantee's estate shall have the right for a period of one (1) year following the date of such death to exercise the option but in no event after the expiration of the term of the option. iii) In the case of a Grantee who retires from the Company and its subsidiaries after attaining age 62, an option shall become fully (100%) vested as of the date of retirement and the Grantee may, within the three-month period following retirement, exercise such option but in no event after the expiration of the term of the option. If the Grantee dies during such three-month period, the Grantee's estate may exercise such option during the period ending on the first anniversary of the Grantee's retirement but in no event after the expiration of the term of the option. iv) In the case of a Grantee whose employment with the Company and its subsidiaries (or service as a nonemployee director) is terminated for any reason other than death, disability or retirement, the Grantee (or the Grantee's estate in the event of the Grantee's death after such termination) may, within the 30-day period following such termination, exercise an option to the extent the right to exercise had accrued prior to such termination but in no event after the expiration of the term of the option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Grantee's termination of employment is on account of misconduct or any act that is adverse to the Company, the Grantee's option shall expire as of the date of termination of employment. v) A Grantee's "estate" shall mean the Grantee's legal representative or any person who acquires the right to exercise an option by reason of the Grantee's death. The Committee may in its discretion require the transferee of a Grantee to supply it with written notice of the Grantee's death or disability and to supply it with written notice of the Grantee's death or disability and to supply it with a copy of the will (in the case of the Grantee's death) or such other evidence as the Committee deems necessary to establish the validity of the transfer of an option. The Committee may also require the agreement of the transferee to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the Plan. (e) Transferability of Option. Options shall be transferable only by will or the laws of descent and distribution and shall be exercisable during the Grantee's lifetime only by the Grantee. (f) Form, Modification, Extension and Renewal of Options. Subject to the terms and conditions and within the limitations of the Plan, an option shall be evidenced by such form of agreement as is approved by the Committee, and consistent with the terms hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no modification of an option shall, without the consent of the Grantee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any option theretofore granted under the Plan nor shall any modification be made which shall adversely affect the status of an ISO as an incentive stock option under Section 422 of the Code. (g) Minimum Number of Shares. The minimum number of Shares for which an option may be exercised at any time shall be 100 shares, unless the unexercised portion of the option covers a lesser number of Shares. (h) Maximum Number of Shares. Subject to adjustments as provided in Section 7(a) hereof, the maximum number of Shares subject to options that may be granted hereunder during any one fiscal year of the Company to any one individual shall be limited to 100,000 Shares. (i) Other Terms and Conditions. Options may contain such other provisions, which shall not be inconsistent with any of the foregoing terms of the Plan, as the Committee shall deem appropriate, including a provision permitting the Company or a subsidiary to reacquire an option for cash. 7. CAPITAL STRUCTURE CHANGES. (a) If the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock are increased, decreased or changed into, or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or securities of the Company, whether through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend, stock split, combination of shares, exchange of shares, change in corporate structure or the like, the Board of Directors shall make appropriate and proportionate adjustments in the number, kinds and limits of shares available for options pursuant to the Plan or subject to any outstanding options and in the purchase price therefor. The determination of the Board of Directors as to such adjustments shall be conclusive. 23 25 (b) Fractional Shares resulting from any adjustment in options pursuant to Section 7 shall be eliminated at the time of exercise by rounding-down for fractions less than one-half (1/2) and rounding-up for fractions equal to or greater than one-half (1/2). No cash settlements shall be made with respect to fractional Shares eliminated by rounding. Notice of any adjustments shall be given by the Committee to each Grantee whose option has been adjusted and such adjustment (whether or not such notice is given) shall be effective and binding for all purposes of the Plan. (c) Upon dissolution or liquidation of the Company, or upon a reorganization, merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving corporation, or upon the sale of substantially all of the property of the Company to another corporation, the Plan and options issued thereunder shall terminate, unless provision is made in connection with such transaction for the assumption of options theretofore granted, or the substitution for such options of new options of the successor employer corporation or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustment as to the number and kinds of shares and the per share exercise price. In the event of such termination, all outstanding options shall be exercisable in full for at least 30 days prior to the termination date whether or not otherwise exercisable during such period. (d) Options may be granted under this Plan from time to time in substitution for similar options held by employees of corporations who become or are about to become employees of the Company or a subsidiary as the result of a merger or consolidation, the acquisition by the Company or a subsidiary of the assets of the employing corporation, or the acquisition by the Company or a subsidiary of the fifty percent (50%) or more of the stock of the employing corporation causing it to become a subsidiary. 8. SECURITIES LAW REQUIREMENTS. No option granted pursuant to this Plan shall be exercisable in whole or in part nor shall the Company be obligated to sell any Shares subject to any such option if such exercise or sale, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, violates the Securities Act of 1933 (or other federal or state statutes having similar requirements). Each option shall be subject to the further requirement that, if at any time the Committee shall determine in its discretion that the listing, registration or qualification of the Shares subject to such option under any securities exchange requirements or under any applicable law, or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory body, is necessary as a condition of, or in connection with, the granting of such option or the issuance of Shares thereunder, such option may not be exercised in whole or in part unless such listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval shall have been effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Committee. The Committee may require each person purchasing Shares pursuant to an option to represent to and agree with the Company in writing that he is acquiring the Shares without a view to distribution thereof. The certificates for such Shares may include any legend which the Committee deems appropriate to reflect any restrictions on transfer. All certificates for Shares delivered under the Plan shall be subject to stop-transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable under the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which the Common Stock is then listed, and any applicable federal or state securities law, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on any such certificates to make appropriate reference to such restrictions. 9. AMENDMENTS. The Board of Directors may amend or terminate the Plan in whole or in part as it deems appropriate and proper; provided, however, except as provided in Section 7, (i) without stockholder approval no action may be taken which changes the minimum option price, increases the maximum term of options, materially increases the benefits accruing to Grantees under the Plan, materially increases the number of Shares which may be subject to options pursuant to this Plan, or materially modifies the requirements as to eligibility for participation hereunder, and (ii) without the consent of the Grantee, no action may be taken which adversely affects the rights of such Grantee concerning an option. 10. NO EMPLOYMENT RIGHT. Neither this Plan nor any action taken hereunder shall be construed as giving any right to any individual to be retained as an officer or employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. 11. INDEMNIFICATION. Each person who is or at any time serves as a member of the Board of Directors or the Committee shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company against and from (i) any loss, cost, liability or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by such person in 24 26 connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit or proceeding to which such person may be a party or in which such person may be involved by reason of any action or failure to act under this Plan and (ii) any and all amounts paid by such person in satisfaction of judgment in any such action, suit or proceeding relating to this Plan. Each person covered by this indemnification shall give the Company an opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same before such person undertakes to handle and defend the same on such person's own behalf. The foregoing persons may be entitled under the charter or by-laws of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, as a matter of law, or otherwise, or any power that the Company or a subsidiary may have to indemnify such person or hold such person harmless. 12. GOVERNING LAW. Except to the extent preempted by federal law, all matters relating to this Plan or to options granted hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. 13. EXPENSES; PROCEEDS. The expenses of implementing and administering this Plan shall be borne by the Company and its subsidiaries. Proceeds from the sale of Common Stock under the Plan shall constitute general funds of the Company. 14. TITLES AND HEADINGS. The titles and headings of the Sections in this Plan are for convenience of reference only; in the event of any conflict, the text of this Plan, rather than such titles or headings, shall control. 25 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----