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FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THERAGENICS CORP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000795551
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS [3825]
IRS NUMBER: 581528626
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: DEF 14A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14339
FILM NUMBER: 08722740
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 5203 BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WAY
CITY: BUFORD
STATE: GA
ZIP: 30518
BUSINESS PHONE: 7702710233
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 5203 BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WAY
CITY: BUFORD
STATE: GA
ZIP: 30518
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NUCLEAR MEDICINE INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860902
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THERAGENICS CORPORATION®
5203 BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WAY
BUFORD, GEORGIA 30518
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS
You are cordially invited to
attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Theragenics Corporation (the Company) to be held at 9:00 A.M., Central Time, on Thursday, May
15, 2008, at Rosewood Crescent Hotel, 400 Crescent Court, Dallas, Texas 75201, for the purpose of electing two directors and ratifying the appointment
of Dixon Hughes PLLC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the current year. The Company recommends that the stockholders re-elect
the directors nominated and ratify the appointment of Dixon Hughes PLLC.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy
Materials
for the Stockholder Meeting to be Held on May 15, 2008
This proxy statement and a copy
of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K are available at www.theragenics.com. For information regarding attending the stockholders
meeting and voting in person, please see the legend below.
The Board of Directors has
fixed the close of business on March 17, 2008, as the record date for the determination of the stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the
meeting.
Bruce W. Smith,
Secretary
Buford, Georgia
March 31, 2008
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO
ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS, YOU ARE REQUESTED TO FILL IN AND SIGN THE ENCLOSED FORM OF PROXY AND MAIL IT IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH
REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PROXIES BE RETURNED PROMPTLY. IF YOU DO ATTEND THE MEETING AND DECIDE THAT YOU
WISH TO VOTE IN PERSON, YOU MAY WITHDRAW YOUR PROXY.
A TICKET MUST BE PRESENTED TO
GAIN ADMISSION TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED ADMISSION
TICKET REQUEST FORM TO RECEIVE YOUR ADMISSION TICKET. YOU WILL NOT BE MAILED AN ADMISSION TICKET. YOUR TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE REGISTRATION
TABLE ON MAY 15, 2008.
THERAGENICS CORPORATION®
5203 Bristol Industrial Way
Buford, Georgia 30518
This Proxy Statement is furnished
in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Theragenics Corporation (the Company) to be voted at the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel, 400 Crescent Court, Dallas, Texas 75201,
at 9:00 A.M., Central Time, for the purposes set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Board of Directors has fixed
the close of business on March 17, 2008, as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the
forthcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders or any adjournment thereof. Any person giving a proxy in the form accompanying this statement has the power
to revoke it at any time prior to its exercise. A proxy may be revoked by attending and voting at the meeting, by giving a later proxy or by written
notice to the Secretary of the Company received at the Companys offices at 5203 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, Georgia, 30518, prior to the date
of the Annual Meeting.
When proxies are returned
properly executed, the shares represented thereby will be voted as directed in the executed proxy. If the proxy is signed and returned but no direction
is specified therein, it will be voted FOR the election of the nominees named therein and the ratification of the appointment of Dixon Hughes PLLC as
our independent registered public accounting firm.
You will need a ticket to attend
the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. If your shares are registered in your name and not in the name of a bank, broker or other third party, you may
request an admission ticket by completing and returning the enclosed Admission Ticket Request Form. You will not be mailed an admission ticket. Your
ticket will be available at the registration table on May 15, 2008.
If you plan to attend the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders in person and your shares are not registered in your own name, please advise the bank, broker or other institution that holds
your shares that you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. That firm must provide you with documentation showing that you owned your shares of the Company
as of the record date, March 17, 2008. This documentation may be either a copy of an account statement that shows you owned the shares on the record
date or a letter from the firm that confirms you owned the shares on that date. Please include that documentation when you return the enclosed
Admission Ticket Request Form to the Company to receive an admission ticket.
The expenses for soliciting
proxies for the forthcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders are to be paid by the Company. Directors, officers and employees of the Company, who will
not be specially compensated for such services, may make solicitation of proxies by means of personal calls upon, or telephonic or telegraphic
communications with, stockholders or their personal representatives. The Company will reimburse brokers and other nominees for their reasonable
expenses incurred in forwarding solicitation materials to beneficial owners. It is anticipated that this Proxy Statement and enclosed Proxy will first
be mailed to stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting on or about April 2, 2008.
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VOTING SECURITIES AND PRINCIPAL SECURITY
HOLDERS
As of March 17, 2008, there were
33,402,171 shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (Common Stock) outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual
Meeting.
The holders of Common Stock are
entitled to vote as a single class and to one vote per share, exercisable in person or by proxy, at all meetings of stockholders. Holders of Common
Stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Abstentions and broker non-votes are counted for purposes of determining the presence or
absence of a quorum for the transaction of business but are not counted in determining the numbers of shares voted for or against any nominee for
director or any other proposal at the Annual Meeting.
The following table sets forth
the ownership of the Companys Common Stock as of March 17, 2008, by:
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each of the Companys directors and
executive officers, including the named executive officers appearing in the Summary Compensation Table under Executive Compensation and Related
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all persons known to the Company to be
the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Companys outstanding Common Stock. |
Unless otherwise indicated, the
address for each person listed is c/o Theragenics Corporation, 5203 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, Georgia 30518.
Name of Beneficial Owner
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Amount and Nature of
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FMR LLC
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3,153,920 |
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Dimensional
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2,819,273 |
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Healthinvest
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Patrick J.
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M. Christine
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Bruce W.
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135,000 |
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John V.
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Francis J.
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R. Michael
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Luther T.
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voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by him or her, unless otherwise
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The percentage of shares of Common Stock
is calculated assuming that the beneficial owner has exercised any conversion rights, options or other rights to subscribe held by such beneficial
owner that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days and that no other conversion rights, options or other rights to subscribe have been
exercised by anyone else. |
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Massachusetts 02109. |
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Beneficial ownership as of December 31,
2007 as reported by FMR LLC, amending the statement on Schedule 13G previously filed by FMR Corp., the predecessor of FMR LLC. Fidelity Management
& Research Company (Fidelity), a wholly owned subsidiary of FMR LLC and an investment adviser, is the beneficial owner of 3,153,920
shares as a result of acting as investment adviser to various investment companies registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The ownership of one investment company, Fidelity Low Priced Stock Fund, amounted to 3,153,920 shares of the Common Stock outstanding. Edward C.
Johnson 3d and FMR LLC, through its control of Fidelity, and the funds each has sole power to dispose of the 3,153,920 shares owned by the Funds. Members of the family of Edward C. Johnson 3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, are the |
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predominant owners, directly or through
trusts, of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC, representing 49% of the voting power of FMR LLC. The Johnson family group and all other Series B
shareholders have entered into a shareholders voting agreement under which all Series B voting common shares will be voted in accordance with the
majority vote of Series B voting common shares. Accordingly, through their ownership of voting common shares and the execution of the
shareholders voting agreement, members of the Johnson family may be deemed, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, to form a controlling group
with respect to FMR LLC. Neither FMR LLC nor Edward C. Johnson 3d, Chairman of FMR LLC, has the sole power to vote or direct the voting of the shares
owned directly by the Fidelity Funds, which power resides with the Funds Boards of Trustees. Fidelity carries out the voting of the shares under
written guidelines established by the Funds Boards of Trustees. |
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1299 Ocean Avenue, 11th Floor, Santa Monica, California 90401. |
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Beneficial ownership as of December 31,
2007 as reported on a Schedule 13G filed with the Commission on February 6, 2008. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (formerly, Dimensional Fund Advisors
Inc.) (Dimensional), an investment advisor registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice
to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager to certain other commingled group
trusts and separate accounts. These investment companies, trusts and accounts are the Funds. In its role as investment advisor or manager,
Dimensional possesses investment and/or voting power over the securities of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this
schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not
be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G
for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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Arsenalsgatan 4, SE-111 47 Stockholm,
Sweden. |
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Beneficial ownership as reported on
Schedule 13G/A filed with the Commission on February 14, 2008. All shares beneficially owned with voting and investment power. |
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Includes 1,241,333 shares held by Mr.
Ferguson and his wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson have full voting power with respect to these securities. Also
includes 7,250 shares purchasable by Mr. Ferguson within 60 days upon exercise of options and 22,750 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at
various dates before February 19, 2012. |
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Includes 376,750 shares purchasable by
Ms. Jacobs within 60 days upon exercise of options and 60,750 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before February 19,
2012. |
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Includes 77,250 shares purchasable by
Mr. Smith within 60 days upon exercise of options and 22,750 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before February 19,
2012. |
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Includes 96,000 shares purchasable by
Mr. Saunders within 60 days upon exercise of options and 10,000 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before May 17,
2010. |
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Includes 96,000 shares purchasable by
Mr. Herndon within 60 days upon exercise of options and 10,000 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before May 17,
2010. |
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Includes 46,700 shares purchasable by
Mr. Tarallo within 60 days upon exercise of options and 24,500 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before February 19,
2012. |
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Includes 49,000 shares purchasable by
Dr. OBannon within 60 days upon exercise of options and 12,250 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before February 19,
2012. |
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Includes 8,334 restricted stock shares
subject to forfeiture at various dates before May 17, 2010. |
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Represents 13,000 restricted stock
shares subject to forfeiture at various dates before February 19, 2012. |
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Represents 4,152 restricted stock shares
subject to forfeiture at various dates before May 17, 2010. |
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Includes 748,950 shares purchasable by
all Executive Officers and Directors as a group within 60 days upon exercise of options and 188,486 restricted stock shares subject to forfeiture at
various dates before February 19, 2012. |
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PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE
ELECTION OF
DIRECTOR
The Corporate Governance
Committee has selected, and the Board of Directors will cause to be nominated at the meeting, John V. Herndon and Peter A.A. Saunders, for re-election
as Class I Directors to serve until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2011 or until their successors shall have been elected and
qualified.
The Board of Directors of the
Company is divided into three classes (Class I, Class II and Class III) with one class of Directors elected each year for a three-year term. The total
number of Directors currently authorized is eight. The Corporate Governance Committee and Board of Directors have selected two nominees for nomination
at the Annual Meeting. Immediately following the Annual Meeting, it is expected that there will be three vacancies on the Board. In accordance with
applicable law and the Companys bylaws, the Board of Directors may fill the vacancies on the Board. The Corporate Governance Committee may
identify and evaluate Director candidates to fill the vacancies on the Board at a later date and the Board may fill the vacancies, or the Board may
elect to reduce the size of the Board. The rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission provide that proxies for the Annual Meeting cannot be voted
for a greater number of persons than the number of nominees named.
Provided that a quorum of
stockholders is present at the meeting in person or by proxy, the Director nominees will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at the meeting.
Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the election of the Directors. The persons named on the enclosed proxy card or
their substitutes will vote all of the shares that they represent for the above-named nominees unless instructed otherwise on the proxy card. If at the
time of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders either nominee is unable or declines to serve, the discretionary authority provided in the proxy will be
exercised to vote for a substitute.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES NAMED IN THIS PROPOSAL.
The Directors and Director
nominees have supplied the Company with the following information concerning their age, principal employment, other directorships and positions with
the Company:
Class I Director Nominees (current term
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John V. Herndon
Director since 1987 Age: 67 |
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Mr. Herndon
joined the Company in April 1987, as Executive Vice President and in July 1989, was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Company. In August 1993, Mr. Herndon relinquished his role as Chief Executive Officer while retaining his position as
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Herndon stepped down as Chairman of the Board in December 1994, and currently serves as a
Director and Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. |
Peter A.A. Saunders,
F.R.S.A. (Fellow of Royal Society of Arts) Director since 1989 Age: 66 |
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Prior to his
retirement in 1999, Mr. Saunders was Owner/Chairman of PASS Consultants from 1988 to 1997, a marketing and business consultancy company based in the
United Kingdom. From 1992 to 1994 he served as managing director of United Artists Communications (London-U.K.) Ltd. and from 1972 to 1988 Mr. Saunders
held various senior executive and managing directorship positions with Allders Department Stores in the U.K. From 1993 to 1998 Mr. Saunders was a
non-executive business director of Mayday University Hospital, a 700-bed hospital in London. |
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Luther T. Griffith
Director since August 2006 Age 55 |
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Since 1994, Mr.
Griffith has been President of Griffith Resources, Inc., which provides consulting and capital resources to small business in the process of change.
Mr. Griffith has served as a director of Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed manufacturer of biomaterials and medical devices since 2004, where
he currently serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee and serves on the Governance and Nominating Committee. |
C. David Moody, Jr.
Director since November 2007 Age 51 |
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Mr. Moody is
President and Chief Executive Officer of C. D. Moody Construction Company, a commercial construction firm which Mr. Moody founded in 1988. Since 2000,
Mr. Moody has also served as a director of Citizens Bancshares Corporation, a bank holding company traded on the Nasdaq Bulletin Board, where he is a
member of the Loan Committee, a member of the Executive Committee and Chairman of the Asset and Liability Committee. |
Class III
Director (term to expire in 2010) |
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M. Christine Jacobs
Director since 1992 Age: 57 |
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Since 1992, Ms.
Jacobs has been President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and in August 1993, Ms. Jacobs was promoted to the position of Chief Executive
Officer while retaining the position of President. In 1997 Ms. Jacobs was elected Co-Chairman and in 1998 she was elected Chairman. She served as
Chairman from 1998 to 2005, and from 2007 to present. Ms. Jacobs is also a member of the Board of Directors of McKesson Corporation, a NYSE company
(ticker symbol, MCK) and serves on its Compensation and Governance Committees. Ms. Jacobs also sits on the Boards of The Georgia State University
Foundation, the Georgia Aquarium, the Board of Councilors of the Carter Center in Atlanta, the American Council for Capital Formation and Friends of
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
Information on Committees of the Board of Directors and
Meetings
The Board of Directors held five
meetings during 2007. All incumbent Directors attended at least 75% of the meetings of the Board of Directors and at least 75% of the meetings held by
all committees of the Board of Directors on which they served. The Company encourages members of the Board of Directors to attend the annual meeting of
stockholders. All Directors then in office attended the Annual Meeting held in 2007.
The Board of Directors has three
standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Corporate Governance Committee. All members of the Audit, Compensation and
Governance committees must be independent directors as defined by the Boards Corporate Governance Guidelines. Members of the Audit Committee must
also satisfy a separate Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) independence requirement, which provides that they may not accept directly
or indirectly any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the Company other than directors compensation. The Board of Directors has
affirmatively determined that each of the members of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and
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Corporate Governance Committee meets the Boards Corporate Governance Guidelines for independence and that the members of the Audit
Committee meet the separate SEC independence requirements.
The Audit Committee met ten times
during 2007. The Audit Committees responsibilities include the selection of the Companys independent auditors; maintaining direct lines of
communication between the Board of Directors, the independent auditors and the Companys financial management; monitoring the adequacy and
effectiveness of the external audit function and the financial management of the Company; and assessing and monitoring the control environment and
reporting to stockholders. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are more fully described in its charter. Each of the members of the Audit
Committee, whose members are Mr. Griffith, who serves as Chair, Mr. Moody, and Mr. Saunders, is financially literate, as required of Audit Committee
members by the New York Stock Exchange. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Griffith is an Audit Committee Financial
Expert.
The Compensation Committee met
five times during 2007. The Compensation Committees responsibilities include making recommendations to the independent Directors of the Board
concerning remuneration of the Companys Executive Officers and Directors, including incentive-based and equity-based compensation plans. The
Committee also reviews the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for inclusion in the Companys proxy statement. The responsibilities of the
Compensation Committee are more fully described in its charter. The Compensation Committee is composed of Mr. Saunders, who serves as Chair, Mr.
Griffith and Mr. Moody.
The Corporate Governance
Committee met four times during 2007. The Corporate Governance Committees responsibilities include overseeing the evaluation of the Board and
Management of the Company, recommending to the Board which Directors should be selected to serve on the Boards committees as well as which
individual Directors should serve as Chair of each Committee, and recommending to the Board the Director nominees for the next annual
stockholders meeting. The responsibilities of the Corporate Governance Committee are more fully described in its charter. The Corporate
Governance Committee is composed of Mr. Moody, who serves as Chair, Mr. Griffith and Mr. Saunders. The process for identifying and evaluating nominees
to the Board of Directors is initiated by applying the criteria set forth in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines to identify potential
candidates who have the specific qualities or skills being sought, based on input from members of the Committee and the Board of Directors. Nominees
for Director are selected based on their depth and breadth of experience, industry experience, financial background, integrity, ability to make
independent analytical inquiries and willingness to devote adequate time to Director duties, among other criteria set forth in the Corporate Governance
Guidelines.
The Corporate Governance
Committee will consider written proposals from stockholders for nominees for Director. In order to be considered by the Corporate Governance Committee,
any such nominations should be submitted to the Corporate Governance Committee c/o the Secretary of the Company at least 120 days before the first
anniversary date of the Annual Meeting for the prior year, and accompanied by the information described under Stockholder Proposals
below.
Director Independence
Under the current corporate
governance listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), a majority of the members of the Companys Board of Directors must
be independent within the meaning of the rules of the NYSE. The Board has adopted categorical standards for independence that meet and go
beyond the NYSE criteria. The Boards categorical standards for independence are included in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines
which are available on the Companys website at www.theragenics.com. The Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that Mr. Griffith,
Mr. Moody and Mr. Saunders are independent within the meaning of the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Each of Dr. Orwin Carter, Ms.
Judy Starkey, and Dr. Otis Brawley served as directors of the Company during the 2007 fiscal year. Dr. Orwin Carter completed his term as a director on
May 17, 2007. Ms. Judy Starkey resigned as a director effective December 31, 2007, and Dr. Otis Brawley resigned as a director on January 15, 2008. The
Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that Dr. Carter, Ms. Starkey and Dr. Brawley were independent within the meaning of the Companys
Corporate Governance Guidelines.
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Executive Sessions of Independent
Directors
The independent directors meet at
least once annually. The Chair of the Governance Committee, or an independent director appointed at the time of the meeting, chairs this
meeting.
Communicating with the Directors
Stockholders and other interested
parties may contact Directors of the Company by writing to them at the Companys headquarters: Attn: (Director(s) Name) C/O Corporate
Secretary, Theragenics Corporation, 5203 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, Georgia 30518, or by contacting them through the Companys website at
www.theragenics.com. Communications should clearly indicate whether they are intended for the full Board of Directors, non-management Directors,
or a specific Director. The Corporate Secretary will ensure that any such correspondence reaches the intended Director(s). This centralized process
assists the Board in reviewing and responding to stockholder communications in an appropriate manner.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation
During 2007 there were no
interlocks with other companies within the meaning of the SECs proxy rules.
Corporate Governance Materials
The Companys Corporate
Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers and the charters of the
Companys Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance Committee and Audit Committee are available at the Companys website at
www.theragenics.com. These materials are also available without charge upon request directed to Investor Relations, Theragenics Corporation,
5203 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, Georgia 30518.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following Compensation
Discussion and Analysis describes the material elements of compensation for executive officers identified in the Summary Compensation Table
(Named Executive Officers).
General Philosophy.
Theragenics compensates its executive management through a mix of base salary, short-term incentive cash bonuses and long-term incentive compensation.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has the responsibility for establishing and implementing the Companys compensation
philosophy under the supervision of the Board of Directors. Recognizing the highly competitive nature of our industries and the highly competitive
market for exceptional management talent, it is the Compensation Committees objective to offer competitive compensation packages that serve to
both attract and retain high caliber executives.
The short-term incentive cash
bonus and long-term incentive compensation have been structured to accomplish the Compensation Committees philosophy that a significant portion
of the Named Executive Officers pay should be at risk based on performance. Our compensation packages are designed to be competitive
with the median of compensation for comparable employers as it relates to both base salary and total compensation.
Our compensation setting process
consists of evaluating base salaries against those existing for comparable employers and recognizing relative strengths of the particular executive as
it relates to the value associated with that individuals specific industry expertise, specific networks and particular knowledge of the
peculiarities of Theragenics businesses and history. Many of these relative strengths are the direct result of a Named Executive Officers
longevity with Theragenics or within the industries in which we operate.
Short-term and long-term
incentive compensation are combined with base salary and the total is evaluated against like numbers existing for comparable employers. A market survey
of comparable employers has been performed and is expected to be performed periodically. In years where a market survey is not performed, salary
adjustments for executives for the upcoming year have been based in part on broad-based general market data provided by the Compensation
Committees independent compensation consultant in order to supplement the most recent market survey of comparable employers.
Short-term incentive compensation
is designed to reward performance through tying awards primarily to: consolidated or segment-based revenue; consolidated earnings per share
(EPS), segment-based operating income, and/or consolidated or segment-based earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) objectives and; specific individual goals where a Named Executive Officers achievement of that goal is considered to be of
particular importance to the Companys current or long-term performance. Long-term incentive compensation is designed to reward company-wide
performance by tying awards to achievement of three-year cumulative revenue, earnings per share and/or EBITDA targets established at the beginning of
each three-year performance cycle.
Performance. The
Compensation Committee believes that the compensation of its executives should be viewed in the context of its strategic, financial, and operational
results and achievements since the implementation of the Companys 2005 restructuring. The Companys revenue has grown from $33.3 million in
2004 to $62.2 million in 2007, an increase of 87%. The 2007 revenue of $62.2 million was the highest annual revenue in the Companys 26 year
history. Just as important, the Company has diversified its revenue base. As recently as May 2005, 100% of our revenue was generated solely from our
brachytherapy business. In 2007, nearly half of our revenue was generated from our surgical products business. Profitability has also improved
significantly. In 2004 we incurred operating losses of $8.0 million. Operating income in 2007 was $7.3 million, an improvement of $15.3 million since
2004, and our highest annual operating income since 2002. Cash flow from operations has also improved from $126,000 in 2004
to $17.0 million in 2007.
As more fully described in our
2007 Form 10-K, we achieved these improvements in financial performance through a number of avenues. In 2005 we restructured the brachytherapy
business, returning that business to profitability and strong cash flow. Since 2003, we have led the effort to obtain delays in potentially damaging
changes to Medicare reimbursement for brachytherapy products. These delays to protect brachytherapy have taken the form of three Congressional actions,
including two in the last two years. We took the first steps in diversifying our Company by acquiring CP Medical Corporation in
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2005 and Galt Medical Corp. in 2006. Diversification through these two
acquisitions has driven our revenue growth. These accomplishments have come under the leadership of our executive management team, assembled and led by
Ms. Jacobs, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Jacobs and the executive management team have strategically focused Theragenics on
maintaining leadership in the brachytherapy industry, organic growth through product and market development in our surgical products business,
continued diversification through acquisitions, and quality earnings and cash flows. The execution of this strategic focus has provided the foundation
for the improvements in performance and the accomplishments discussed above.
Targeting Overall
Compensation. In 2004 the Compensation Committee of Theragenics Board of Directors engaged Compensation Strategies, an experienced
provider of executive and director compensation consulting services, to assist the Committee in carrying out its responsibilities with respect to
executive compensation. In May 2004, the Compensation Committee approved a group of companies that had been proposed by Compensation Strategies for use
in reviewing executive pay, outside director compensation, and levels of performance among similar companies. This group of companies was selected
based on the companies comparable business areas; revenue sizes that, in the composite, are similar to Theragenics; and seemingly market
representative pay practices. As many as practical of the small universe of direct competitors of Theragenics have been included in the
compensation peer group. The original compensation peer group included the following companies as of February 2007: ArQule, Inc.; Cell Genesys, Inc.;
Corixa Corporation (since acquired by GlaxoSmithKline and removed from the group); Digene Corporation; Hybridon, Inc (which has changed its name to
Idera Pharmaceuticals Inc.); ILEX Oncology, Inc. (since acquired by Genzyme Corporation and removed from the group); Medarex, Inc.; Mentor Corporation
(a direct competitor prior to selling their brachytherapy business to Coloplast); Myriad Genetics, Inc.; Neogen Corporation; North American Scientific
Inc. (a direct competitor); Novoste Corporation; Nuvelo, Inc.; OSI Pharmaceutical, Inc.; Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Protein Design Labs,
Inc.; Quidel Corporation; Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.; Third Wave Technologies, Inc.; Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. (since acquired by Shire
Pharmaceuticals and removed from the group); XOMA Ltd.; and Zymogenetics, Inc. The compensation peer group was used by Compensation Strategies to
establish benchmarks for compensation for 2005. To update these benchmarks for 2006 and 2007, Compensation Strategies applied an annual growth factor
derived from broad-based surveys and made additional adjustments to reflect the growth and diversification of the Companys
business.
In May 2007, the Compensation
Committee recognized that with the successful diversification of our business, including the acquisitions of CP Medical and Galt Medical, the
Companys business had changed significantly over the previous 18 months. The Committee determined that consideration of a new peer group was
appropriate. The Committee discussed the factors they would like to see in a peer group and agreed that the best proxies to be used in establishing a
peer group were medical products companies with revenues and market capitalization similar to the Company. To a lesser extent companies with similar
profits, cash flow, EBITDA, growth and product lines could also be used to establish a peer group. The Committee asked Management to work with
Compensation Strategies to develop an appropriate peer group based on the previously mentioned metrics. In August 2007, Compensation Strategies
provided and the Committee approved a compensation peer group which consists of the following companies: Greatbatch, Inc.; Ev3 Inc.; ICU Medical;
FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. (since acquired by Ev3 Inc. and removed from the group); TomoTherapy Incorporated; Cardiac Science Corporation;
AngioDynamics, Inc.; The Spectranetics Corporation; Kensey Nash Corporation; Micrus Endovascular Corporation; Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.; Vascular
Solutions, Inc.; ATS Medical, Inc.; AtriCure, Inc.; Tutogen Medical, Inc.; North American Scientific Inc.; Derma Sciences, Inc.; NMT Medical, Inc.; and
Anika Therapeutics, Inc. This new peer group was used by Compensation Strategies to establish compensation benchmarks for 2008.
Base Salaries.
Applying the 2007 benchmark analysis, Compensation Strategies initially calculated a median or 50th percentile base salary for each position that satisfied the Compensation Committees desire to target Named Executive Officer
compensation at the median of compensation for comparable employers. The Compensation Committee, with the assistance of Compensation Strategies,
established salary ranges around the mid-point reflecting the Committees subjective evaluation of individual performance and importance to the
Company going forward. Based on a combination of
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performance factors, including the
CEOs successful diversification of our business, her success in continuing to protect reimbursement for brachytherapy, her recognition by our
industry as an industry expert and as a staunch, vocal, visible and preeminent supporter of the practice of brachytherapy and the relative performance
of our stock price in recent years, the Compensation Committee approved establishing the CEOs base salary at $511,500 for 2007, very close to the
50th percentile level in the 2007 benchmark analysis.
The Compensation Committee
followed a similar process with respect to compensation for the remainder of the Named Executive Officers by establishing a salary continuum reflecting
ranges established around the 50th percentile indicated in the 2007 benchmark analysis.
However, one difference in the process related to the other executive officers was the integral involvement of the CEO by recommending to the
Compensation Committee where each Named Executive Officers compensation should fall on the salary continuum that was developed for that
executives particular position.
Beginning in 2005, the
Compensation Committee determined to move the compensation of the Named Executive Officers toward the 50th percentile. Previous compensation practices paid this group of executives well below the 50th percentile. Although a Named Executive Officer may merit a salary at median, the Compensation Committee desires to
see a more gradual increase toward the 50th percentile. This has resulted in 2007
compensation for non-CEO Named Executive Officers being below that which might have been expected if the existing compensation philosophy had been in
place for a longer period of time.
Allocation among
Components. Under our compensation structure, the mix of base salary and short-term incentive compensation varies depending on the Named
Executive Officers level. For the CEO, short-term incentive compensation is targeted at 50% of base salary but can range from 0% to 100% of base
salary based on performance. For all other Named Executive Officers, short-term incentive compensation is targeted at 35% of base salary but can range
from 0% to 70% of base salary based on performance. For 2007, long-term incentive compensation for all executives was designed to be at approximately
the 40th percentile of the market for comparable companies (as determined by Compensation
Strategies) when targeted performance is achieved. For 2008, long-term incentive compensation for all executives is designed to be approximately at the
50th percentile of market (as determined by Compensation Strategies) when targeted
performance is achieved.
Short-term Incentive
Compensation. For 2007, our Named Executive Officers were eligible to earn cash short-term incentive compensation based upon performance
objectives recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by our Board of Directors. The 2007 performance goals for our Named Executive
Officers include consolidated and segment-based revenue goals, EPS/operating income goals and specific individual goals where a Named Executive
Officers achievement of that goal is considered to be of particular importance to the Companys current or long-term performance. For 2008,
the short-term performance awards for our Named Executive Officers will be based on three components. One component will be based on achievement of
financial performance for the year, including consolidated and segment-based revenue goals, and consolidated and segment-based EBITDA goals. The second
component will be based on specific individual goals where a Named Executive Officers achievement of that goal is considered to be of particular
importance to the Companys current or long-term performance. The third component of the 2008 short-term performance awards will be based on the
discretion of the Compensation Committee. In 2007 and 2008, financial goals are either based on consolidated results or a combination of consolidated
results and segment-based results, all depending on the Named Executive Officer. The CEOs financial goals are based solely on consolidated
results. We believe that the achievement of these goals is in the best interests of our stockholders.
For 2007, short-term incentive
compensation was split with 35% dependent on achieving revenue based objectives, 35% dependent on achieving EPS/operating income based objectives and
30% dependent on achieving individual goals. For 2008, short-term incentive compensation is split with approximately 15% of the bonus opportunity
dependent on achieving revenue based objectives; approximately 15% of the bonus opportunity dependent on achieving EBITDA based objectives;
approximately 30% to 35% dependent on achieving individual performance goals; and approximately 35% to 40% subject to the discretion of the
Compensation Committee. Revenue, EPS/operating income, and EBITDA targets are taken from the Companys annual operating budget for the year, which
has been reviewed and approved by Theragenics Board of Directors. These operating budget numbers represent what the Board believes to be a
realistically achievable result when the Theragenics strategic business plan is well executed within the current industry business
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climate. Threshold
goals for revenue, EPS/operating income, and EBITDA represent the minimally acceptable financial results in order for a Named Executive Officer to
receive any portion of the short-term incentive compensation based on these financial metrics. Achievement of threshold amounts on financial metrics
pays out at 60% of the targeted short-term incentive compensation allocated to these metrics. Maximum goals related to financial metrics represent
attainable financial results. But achievement of maximum goals will require results significantly above those thought to be reasonably achievable under
Theragenics business plan given the current business climate. Achievement of all individual goals would result in a maximum award amount in the
individual goal category. A maximum award within the discretionary category is dependent on the discretion of the Compensation Committee. Achievement
of maximum amounts pay out at 200% of the targeted short-term compensation. Performance falling between Threshold and Target or Target and Maximum for
financial goals are interpolated to arrive at the percent of base salary award earned. Individual goal awards are based on the number of goals
accomplished and the award percentage associated with the accomplished goals. Discretionary awards are based on the discretion of the Compensation
Committee.
The Compensation Committee
retains additional discretionary authority to supplement short-term incentive awards above and beyond the awards described above and has done so in
cases where individuals have recorded accomplishments important to the Company in addition to those contemplated when goals for the year were
set.
In February 2008, the
Compensation Committee met to review the Named Executive Officers performance against their short-term objectives for 2007. Consolidated revenue was
near target, resulting in revenue based bonuses of 15% for Ms. Jacobs, and 10% for Mssrs. Tarallo, Smith and OBannon (percentages represent
percentage of base salary). Mr. Fergusons revenue based bonus was allocated between consolidated revenue and segment based revenue. Segment based
revenue was between threshold and target. As a result, Mr. Ferguson received a bonus of 5% for the consolidated revenue metric and 5% for the segment
based revenue metric. As a result of the Companys focus on cost reduction and containment in the brachytherapy business, as well as its
successful actions in securing positive reimbursement, actual EPS results exceeded the maximum goal set. This resulted in EPS based bonuses of 35% for
Ms. Jacobs, and 25% for Mssrs. Tarallo, Smith and OBannon. Mr. Fergusons profit-based bonus was allocated between EPS and segment-based
operating income. Segment-based operating income did not meet the threshold. As a result, Mr. Ferguson received a bonus of 12% for the EPS metric and
he did not receive a bonus for the segment-based operating income metric. The Named Executive Officers were in general very successful in achieving
their specific individual goals. The CEO received a bonus of 22% of base salary for accomplishment of her individual goals, with the remaining Named
Executive Officers accomplishments against their individual goals resulting in the receipt of individual goal bonuses ranging from 6% to 15% of base
salary.
A summary of 2007 short-term
incentive compensation approved and paid in February 2008 to the Named Executive Officers follows:
Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
Based on revenue goals
|
|
Based on EPS/Operating income goals
|
|
Based on individual goals
|
|
Total
|
M. Christine
Jacobs |
|
|
|
$ |
69,829 |
|
|
$ |
165,025 |
|
|
$ |
102,551 |
|
|
$ |
337,405 |
|
Francis J.
Tarallo |
|
|
|
|
27,481 |
|
|
|
64,925 |
|
|
|
39,750 |
|
|
|
132,156 |
|
Bruce W.
Smith |
|
|
|
|
27,999 |
|
|
|
66,150 |
|
|
|
16,200 |
|
|
|
110,349 |
|
Patrick J.
Ferguson |
|
|
|
|
24,227 |
|
|
|
29,645 |
|
|
|
36,300 |
|
|
|
90,172 |
|
R. Michael
OBannon |
|
|
|
|
21,051 |
|
|
|
49,735 |
|
|
|
25,375 |
|
|
|
96,161 |
|
In addition, discretionary
bonuses were approved in recognition of significant contributions to the Company and accomplishments during 2007 beyond those contemplated in the 2007
Short-Term Incentive Program for certain officers, including: $35,000 for Ms. Jacobs for her significant efforts and contributions in protecting
Medicare reimbursement levels for prostate brachytherapy; $30,000 for Mr. Tarallo for his additional responsibilities as President of the brachytherapy
business; $20,000 for Mr. Smith for his contributions in support of the brachytherapy business and establishing a strategic acquisition framework; and
$17,000 for Mr. Ferguson for his contributions in creating the framework for growth in the Companys surgical products business.
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Long-term Incentive
Compensation. It is the purpose of this component of compensation to provide a long-term benefit to the Named Executive Officer and through a
staggered vesting schedule to create both a retention incentive and to closely tie an executive benefit to stock price appreciation. Equity has been
and continues to be a substantial component in our long-term incentive compensation. In determining the amount of awards under the long-term incentive
compensation program, the Compensation Committee considers both the anticipated cost of programs to the Company as well as how the awards will compare
to long-term incentive compensation practices at comparable companies.
In 2007, the Compensation
Committee revised its long-term incentive program in an effort to better support Company initiatives and retain and motivate executives. Upon reviewing
the 2006 and prior awards, the Compensation Committee felt that the existing program of granting performance rights as the sole long-term incentive,
which were calculated by Compensation Strategies to be at approximately the 25th percentile
of market (based upon updated information available in late 2006 and early 2007), was not adequately competitive. The Compensation Committee, with the
assistance of Compensation Strategies, looked at awards at various percentiles of market and the anticipated costs associated with each. The Committee
decided to target long-term incentive awards at the 40th percentile of market as a balance
between motivational effectiveness, competitiveness in the marketplace, and cost to the Company. The Compensation Committee also chose to change the
components (based on estimated dollar value) of the long-term incentive awards from performance rights to: (i) one-third time-vested restricted stock
(as a retention vehicle); (ii) one-third time-vested stock options (as a vehicle to align compensation with share price and stockholder return); and
(iii) one-third performance cash (as a vehicle tying compensation to goal achievement). The vesting period for both the restricted stock and the stock
options is four years from the date of grant. Performance goals are only applicable to the cash portion of the long-term incentive awards and are based
on the achievement of Board approved revenue and EPS goals based on the Companys three-year strategic plan for the 2007 2009 performance
cycle. Executive Officers can earn from 0% to 200% of the targeted cash portion of the long-term incentive awards based on actual performance as
measured by the revenue and EPS goals for the three-year period.
In 2008, the Compensation
Committee continued the long-term incentive program it had instituted in 2007 in an effort to better support company initiatives and retain and
motivate executives. The Compensation Committee, with the assistance of Compensation Strategies, looked at awards at the 50th percentile of the new
compensation peer group established in August 2007, which is more fully discussed in the section of this CD&A titled, Targeting Overall
Compensation. After examining Compensation Strategies calculation of the long-term incentive awards valued at the 50th percentile for each Named Executive Officers, the Committee recognized that whereas it was
comfortable with targeting the 50th percentile for the entire group of Named Executive
Officers it was not comfortable with the allocation of grant sizes among the Named Executive Officers based on this analysis. In order to more
accurately reflect the importance of executive roles and responsibilities within the Named Executive Group, the Compensation Committee and Compensation
Strategies examined the impact of leaving grant sizes unchanged from 2007 levels. Compensation Strategies found that as a group the value of the Named
Executive Officers long-term incentive compensation was at the 50th percentile of the new
compensation peer group established for 2008. The Compensation Committee chose to keep 2008 long-term incentive grant sizes the same as issued in 2007
with the exception of increasing the CEOs restricted share component by 10,000 restricted shares in recognition that previous long-term
compensation grants for the CEO had not resulted in the value to the CEO that the Compensation Committee desired. The grants under the 2008 long-term
incentive program were divided according to estimated dollar value into: (i) one-third time-vested restricted stock (as a retention vehicle); (ii)
one-third time-vested stock options (as a vehicle to align compensation with share price and stockholder return); and (iii) one-third performance cash
(as a vehicle tying compensation to goal achievement). The vesting period for both the restricted stock and the stock options is four years from the
date of grant. Performance goals are only applicable to the cash portion of the long-term incentive awards and are based on the achievement of Board
approved revenue and EBITDA goals based on the Companys three-year strategic plan for the 2008 2010 performance cycle. Executive Officers
can earn from 0% to 200% of the targeted cash portion of the long-term incentive awards based on actual performance as measured by the revenue and
EBITDA goals for the three-year period.
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Severance Benefits.
We believe that companies should provide reasonable severance benefits to employees. With respect to executive management, these severance benefits
should reflect the fact that it may be difficult for such executives to find comparable employment within a short period of time. Severance benefits
are paid to executives as salary continuance or ratably over a stated period, except for severance paid to the CEO, which is paid in a lump
sum.
Where termination is without
Cause or the employee terminates employment for Good Reason, as each term is defined in the employment agreements, such
employment agreements provide for benefits equal to two times the sum of the current base salary plus the most recently completed years annual
bonus (short-term incentive award) in the case of our CEO, and one to two times the current base salary in the case of the non-CEO Named Executive
Officers. We provide for immediate vesting of equity incentive compensation (prorated for stock options issued within one year of termination as a
result of disability or death) in the case of the CEO and maintain disability and other welfare plan benefits (other than continued group long-term
disability coverage) for the CEO and CEOs family, which are generally available to executives of the Company, for a period of two years from the
date of termination at the same cost to the CEO as is charged to such executives from time to time for comparable coverage. Long-term incentive cash
awards are prorated based on the relative length of service during the performance or vesting period. For the non-CEO Named Executive Officers
long-term incentive performance rights, unvested restricted shares, and long-term incentive cash awards are prorated based on the relative length of
service during the performance or vesting period. Unvested stock options are immediately vested only in the case of death, disability or retirement. We
do not maintain disability and other welfare plan benefits above those offered to all employees for Named Executive Officers other than the CEO. We
believe that these practices are within market. Severance under a change in control is subject to different provisions as outlined
below.
Retirement Plans.
Theragenics and its subsidiaries maintain 401(k) plans pursuant to which Theragenics matches employee contributions in Company stock or in cash,
depending on the plan. In 2007, Theragenics maintained no other retirement savings plans nor did it maintain any balances under any other retirement
savings plan. Named Executive Officers may participate under the Companys 401(k) plans on the same basis as all employees in the location in
which the Named Executive Officer is employed.
Change in Control.
With a high level of acquisition activity in todays business environment, it is important that our executives be able to focus on the day-to-day
execution of the Companys business strategy. It is our belief that the interests of stockholders will be best served if the interests of our
executives are aligned with stockholders interests, and providing change in control benefits should eliminate, or at least reduce, the reluctance of
executives to pursue potential change in control transactions that may be in the best interests of stockholders.
Severance payments in connection
with a Change in Control (as defined in the employment agreements) are generally the same as in a termination by the Company without Cause
or by the executive for Good Reason except as follows. The CEO receives three times the sum of the respective averages of the last three
years of base salary and bonus, paid as one lump sum. The non-CEO Named Executive Officers each receive two to three times their current base salary,
paid over a two to three year period. Long-term incentive program performance rights under open performance cycles vest and are issued immediately at
target levels and all previously vested but unpaid performance rights will be issued immediately. Also, unvested stock options, unvested restricted
shares and any long-term incentive cash opportunity will all vest and be issued immediately and the long-term incentive cash will be paid
immediately.
Because of the excise tax imposed
on excess parachute payments under Internal Revenue Code 280G, we have agreed to reimburse the CEO for any excise taxes imposed as a result
of Change in Control benefits and all taxes due on the reimbursement. For the remainder of the Named Executive Officers, we cap their change in control
benefits so that no such excise taxes will be imposed unless payment of the amount after taxes would result in the Executive Officer receiving a
greater after-tax amount. Change in Control benefits for the CFO and the President of CP Medical are double trigger (meaning both (i) a
change in control occurs and (ii) termination of employment by the acquirer without Cause, or by the Named Executive Officer for Good
Reason, as defined in the employment agreements, occurs). The agreements for the Executive VP of Strategy and Business Development and the
Executive VP of
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Organizational Development
provide that those individuals may resign for any reason in connection with a Change in Control. The CEOs agreement provides that a Change in
Control constitutes Good Reason.
Perquisites and Other
Benefits. We believe that a good and competitive benefit package is crucial in attracting and retaining executives and good employees in
general.
Each executive of Theragenics
participates in the benefit plans on the same terms as other employees at the locations at which they maintain their office. These plans include
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and participation in a lottery for seats
available in the Companys suite at a sports and entertainment complex. Relocation benefits also are reimbursed based upon an existing company
relocation policy.
Additionally, non-CEO Named
Executive Officers are also eligible to receive some or all of the following benefits: reimbursement for one or more (if held at time of original
employment) professional licenses for business-related purposes and reimbursement for two trips and meetings per year to maintain such licenses;
reimbursement for one business-related membership; an automobile allowance of $400 $500 per month which is added to the executives base
salary, reimbursement of $1,000 to $4,000 annually for personal financial, tax and estate planning; payment for an annual physical either through the
Companys general medical plan or as reimbursement if the executive is not covered by the Companys medical insurance; and reimbursement for
life insurance supplemental to that provided to employees generally to the lesser of an additional $200,000 of coverage or a maximum of
$450,000.
In addition to eligibility to
participate in benefits offered to all executives and employees, the CEO is provided long-term disability insurance coverage in excess of the plan
maintained for all employees. This supplemental disability insurance provides long-term disability payments equal to the maximum insurable amount of
the CEOs total average monthly compensation as the Compensation Committee determines can be purchased at no more than reasonable cost to the
Company. The Company also pays $35,000 annually to the CEO that may be used and invested at the CEOs discretion to the end of producing
retirement income. Applicable withholding and payroll taxes are withheld from this $35,000 payment. Under his employment agreement, the CFO is provided
with or reimbursed for up to $10,000 of unspecified perquisites as requested by the CFO and approved by either the CEO, Compensation Committee, or the
Board. No such perquisites were paid to the CFO in 2007.
Board Process and Equity
Grant Practices. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors meets annually, usually in February, to establish recommendations to be
made to the independent directors of Theragenics Board of Directors, for compensation and metrics for awards to executives, which include the
Named Executive Officers. The Compensation Committee is assisted in this process by Compensation Strategies, who establishes peer and industry
comparables for use by the Committee. The CEO, at the Committees request, provides the Committee with a self-evaluation of her performance and
assists the Committee in reaching compensation decisions with respect to the Named Executive Officers other than the CEO. The other Named Executive
Officers do not play a role in their own compensation determination, other than discussing individual performance objectives with the CEO. Prior to
this meeting, each director completes an evaluation of CEO performance for the just completed year and these evaluations are summarized by Compensation
Strategies. The CEO meets with the Committee at this annual meeting to discuss with the Committee the summary of her annual evaluation and her
recommendation for non-CEO executive compensation. Following this discussion, discussion with Compensation Strategies and review of the information
provided by Compensation Strategies and the CEO, the Compensation Committee arrives at its compensation recommendations. Shortly after the Compensation
Committee meets, the independent members of Theragenics Board of Directors meet to consider, potentially adjust and then approve the
Committees recommendations. The exercise price of any stock options awarded to Named Executive Officers is the closing price of Theragenics
common stock on the date of grant, which is generally the date of the February meeting of the Board of Directors. Other equity awards, such as
restricted stock, are also awarded to our Named Executive Officers at this meeting. Board and Committee meetings are usually scheduled at least six to
twelve months in advance. The Company makes scheduling decisions without regard to anticipated earnings or other material or significant announcements.
The Compensation Committee and Board of Directors may also consider equity grants on the date that an employee becomes a Named Executive
Officer.
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Tax Deductibility of
Executive Compensation. Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code disallows a federal income tax deduction to publicly held companies for
certain compensation paid to certain of their executive officers to the extent that compensation exceeds $1 million per covered officer in any fiscal
year, subject to certain exceptions. The Company believes that Section 162(m) will have no impact on tax deductions related to compensation of the
Named Executive Officers in 2007. Historically the Company has focused on business, operational and competitive factors in considering executive compensation, rather
than tax deductibility. From time to time, the Committee may award or pay compensation which is not fully deductible if the Committee determines that
such award is consistent with its compensation and incentive philosophy and is in the best interests of the Company and its
stockholders.
15
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee has
reviewed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth above and discussed it with management. Based on its review and discussions with
management, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the
Companys Proxy Statement. This report is being provided by the following independent directors, who comprise the Compensation
Committee:
Peter A. A. Saunders Chairman
Luther T.
Griffith
C. David Moody, Jr.
16
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The Executive Officers and
persons appointed to become Executive Officers of the Company as of the date of this proxy statement and their age, position with the Company and
business experience for the past five years are set forth in the table below.
Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
Office and Other Information
|
M. Christine Jacobs
Age: 57 |
|
|
|
President and
Chief Executive Officer. See information above under Class III Directors. |
Francis J. Tarallo
Age: 48 |
|
|
|
Mr. Tarallo has
served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since August 2005, and President of the Companys brachytherapy business since July 2007. He
joined the Company in June 1998 as Director of Finance, and served as General Manager, Oak Ridge, from January 2001 to August 2005. Mr. Tarallo is a
Certified Public Accountant. |
Bruce W. Smith Age:
55 |
|
|
|
Mr. Smith has
been the Executive Vice-President for Strategy and Business Development since August 2002, Secretary since May 2005 and an Executive Vice-President of
the Company since 1998. Mr. Smith joined the Company in 1987 and served as the Companys Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer from
1989 to August 2002. Mr. Smith serves as a director of the Georgia Biomedical Partnership, a 501(c)(3) organization. |
R. Michael
OBannon, Ph.D. Age: 58 |
|
|
|
Dr.
OBannon has been the Executive Vice-President of Organizational Development since June 1998. Prior to joining Theragenics, Dr. OBannon
worked in private practice as a Corporate Psychologist. Dr. OBannon earned a B.A., English Literature and a Ph.D., Clinical Psychology from the
University of Alabama. Dr. OBannon serves on the Board of Directors of EEG Spectrum International, a privately-held company providing training in
EEG biofeedback treatment methodologies. |
Patrick J. Ferguson
Age: 51 |
|
|
|
Mr. Ferguson is
President of the Companys CP Medical subsidiary, which was acquired by Theragenics Corporation in May 2005. Mr. Ferguson founded CP Medical in
1990 and has been President of CP Medical since its inception. |
Michael Lang Age:
52 |
|
|
|
Mr. Lang has
been President of the Companys Galt Medical Corp. subsidiary since September 2007, and has over 25 years of experience in the medical device
industry. Most recently, from 2004 until September 2007, Mr. Lang led the medical device practice of Bioenterprise where he advised client firms and
academic institutions as well as raised venture capital to initiate new start-up businesses. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Lang was General Manager of Avery
Dennison Medical and founded a new business unit, Avery Dennison Microreplication, both of which provided proprietary products to medical device
customers. |
17
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED
MATTERS
The following table summarizes
the compensation paid by the Company for services rendered during the years indicated to each of the Companys Named Executive Officers serving as
of December 31, 2007. The Named Executive Officers are the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and three other most highly
compensated executive officers ranked by their total compensation in the table below.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and Principal
Position |
|
|
|
Year |
|
Salary ($) |
|
Bonus ($) |
|
Stock Awards ($) |
|
Option Awards ($) |
|
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($) |
|
Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
|
All Other Compensation ($) |
|
Total ($) |
(a)
|
|
|
|
(b)
|
|
(c)
|
|
(d)(1)
|
|
(e)(2)
|
|
(f)(3)
|
|
(g)(4)
|
|
(h)
|
|
(i)(5)
|
|
(j)
|
M. Christine
Jacobs |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
511,500 |
|
|
|
35,000 |
|
|
|
124,365 |
|
|
|
81,831 |
|
|
|
337,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,477 |
|
|
|
1,150,578 |
|
President
& Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
493,000 |
|
|
|
32,175 |
|
|
|
67,190 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
237,825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,028 |
|
|
|
890,218 |
|
Francis J.
Tarallo |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
265,000 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
60,099 |
|
|
|
42,190 |
|
|
|
132,156 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,753 |
|
|
|
547,198 |
|
Chief
Financial Officer & Treasurer |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
235,000 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
52,124 |
|
|
|
2,102 |
|
|
|
92,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,687 |
|
|
|
428,033 |
|
Bruce W.
Smith |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
270,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
46,421 |
|
|
|
35,419 |
|
|
|
110,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,025 |
|
|
|
502,214 |
|
Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Business Development |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
255,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
18,751 |
|
|
|
1,558 |
|
|
|
107,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,114 |
|
|
|
422,523 |
|
R. Michael
OBannon, Ph.D. |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
203,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,250 |
|
|
|
19,542 |
|
|
|
96,161 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
346,953 |
|
Executive
Vice-President of Organizational Development |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
196,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,063 |
|
|
|
1,588 |
|
|
|
82,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
293,971 |
|
Patrick J.
Ferguson |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
242,000 |
|
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
48,867 |
|
|
|
35,419 |
|
|
|
90,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,426 |
|
|
|
453,884 |
|
President CP
Medical |
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
220,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
22,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,868 |
|
|
|
330,727 |
|
(1) |
|
The amount in column (d) represents
discretionary cash bonuses. |
(2) |
|
This column represents the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes in the year indicated with respect to the fair value of the performance right awards and
restricted stock unit awards granted, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R (SFAS 123R). 2007 consists of
accounting expense for awards granted in 2007, 2006 and 2005. 2006 consists of accounting expense for awards granted in 2006, 2005 and 2004. For more
information on valuation of share-based awards, see footnote J to the Companys financial statements included in Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2007. These amounts reflect the Companys accounting expense for these awards in the year indicated, and do not correspond to the
actual value that will be recognized by the Named Executive Officer. See the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table for information on awards made in
2007. |
(3) |
|
This column represents the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes in the year indicated with respect to the fair value of stock options granted, in accordance with
SFAS 123R. For more information on valuation of share-based awards, see footnote J to the Companys financial statements included in Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2007. These amounts reflect the Companys accounting expense for these awards in the year indicated, and do not
correspond to the actual value that will be recognized by the Named Executive Officer. See the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table for information on awards
made in 2007. |
(4) |
|
The amount in column (g) reflects the
cash awards to the named individuals under the Short-Term Incentive Compensation program, which is discussed in further detail in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis included herein. |
(5) |
|
The amount shown in column (i)
includes: |
|
|
$35,000 paid to Ms. Jacobs to be used at
her discretion to the end of producing retirement income; |
|
|
amount paid for financial counseling and
tax preparation services for Mr. Tarallo, Mr. Smith and Mr. Ferguson; |
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|
|
a monthly car allowance to Mr. Tarallo,
Mr. Smith and Mr. Ferguson; |
|
|
amounts paid for life insurance premiums
on behalf of each Named Executive Officer; |
|
|
tax gross-ups for each of the previous
perquisites provided to the Named Executive Officer; |
|
|
matching contributions allocated by the
Company to each of the Named Executive Officers pursuant to the Employee Savings Plans (401(k) Plans); and |
|
|
amount paid for long-term disability
insurance premiums on behalf of Ms. Jacobs. |
(6) |
|
All Other Compensation for Dr.
OBannon is less than the $10,000 reporting threshold.
|
|
|
Except for the $35,000 amount paid to
Ms. Jacobs as identified above in this footnote, the amount attributable to each such perquisite or benefit for each Named Executive Officer does not
exceed the greater of $25,000 or 10% of the total amount of perquisites received by such Named Executive Officer. |
19
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
|
|
Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
|
|
Name (a)
|
|
|
|
Grant Date (b)
|
|
Threshold ($) (c)
|
|
Target ($) (d)
|
|
Maximum ($) (e)
|
|
Threshold (#) (f)
|
|
Target (#) (g)
|
|
Maximum (#) (h)
|
|
All Other Stock Awards: Number Of
Shares Of Stock Or Units (#) (i)
|
|
All Other Option Awards: Number of
Securities Underlying Options (#) (j)
|
|
Exercise or Base Price of Option
Awards ($/sh) (k)
|
|
Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and
Option Awards (l) (5)
|
M.
Christine Jacobs |
Short-term
cash incentive (1) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
141,450 |
|
|
|
235,750 |
|
|
|
471,500 |
|
|
|
Long-term cash
incentive (2) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
87,500 |
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
350,000 |
|
|
|
Long-term
incentive award restricted stock (3) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
145,000 |
|
Long-term
incentive award stock options (4) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
67,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
179,560 |
|
Francis J. Tarallo |
Short-term
cash incentive (1) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
55,650 |
|
|
|
92,750 |
|
|
|
185,500 |
|
|
|
Long-term cash
incentive (2) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
42,500 |
|
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
170,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
incentive award restricted stock (3) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,000 |
|
Long-term
incentive award stock options (4) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
91,120 |
|
Bruce
W. Smith |
Short-term
cash incentive (1) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
56,700 |
|
|
|
94,500 |
|
|
|
189,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term cash
incentive (2) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
37,500 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
Long-term
incentive award restricted stock (3) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,000 |
|
Long-term
incentive award stock options (4) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
77,720 |
|
R.
Michael OBannon, Ph.D. |
Short-term
cash incentive (1) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
42,630 |
|
|
|
71,050 |
|
|
|
142,100 |
|
|
|
Long-term cash
incentive (2) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
incentive award restricted stock (3) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,000 |
|
Long-term
incentive award stock options (4) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
42,880 |
|
Patrick J. Ferguson |
Short-term
cash incentive (1) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
50,820 |
|
|
|
84,700 |
|
|
|
169,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term cash
incentive (2) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
37,500 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
Long-term
incentive award restricted stock (3) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,000 |
|
Long-term
incentive award stock options (4) |
|
|
|
|
2/13/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,000 |
|
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
77,720 |
|
20
(1) |
|
Threshold, target and maximum amounts
under the Companys 2007 short-term incentive awards. See discussion of Short-term Incentive Compensation in Compensation Discussion and
Analysis above. |
(2) |
|
Threshold, target and maximum amounts
payable under the Companys 2007 Long-Term Cash Incentive Award. Fifty percent (50%) of the Cash Bonus Opportunity will be based upon the
cumulative revenue of the Company for the period 2007 to 2009 and 50% will be based upon the cumulative earnings per share of the Company for the same
period, in each case as measured relative to its strategic objectives over the 2007 to 2009 period. Cumulative threshold, target and maximum amounts
have been developed, based on the Companys strategic plan, and the 2007 Long-Term Cash Bonus Award will be measured and paid according to the
following schedule: |
|
|
|
|
Payout as Percent of Target Amount
|
|
Cumulative amount
|
|
|
|
Revenue Goal
|
|
EPS Goal
|
Maximum (or
greater) |
|
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
Target |
|
|
|
|
50 |
% |
|
|
50 |
% |
Threshold |
|
|
|
|
25 |
% |
|
|
25 |
% |
Below
threshold |
|
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
If employment of the Executive with
Theragenics or an affiliate is terminated before December 31, 2009 due to death, disability, or is terminated by the Company without cause, the
Executive will be entitled to a pro rata portion of the cash bonus in accordance with the terms of the Award. If employment is terminated for any other
reason before December 31, 2009 (unless a change in control as defined in the Award occurs before then), the cash bonus opportunity will be forfeited.
If a change in control occurs before December 31, 2009, the cash award becomes vested at the target level, provided the executive is employed by
Theragenics or an affiliate as of the date of the change in control. |
(3) |
|
Restricted stock grants that vest in
four equal annual installments beginning February 13, 2008. This restricted stock was granted in February 2007 in connection with the Companys
2007 Long-term Incentive Compensation Awards. See discussion of Long-term Incentive Compensation in Compensation Discussion and Analysis
above. |
(4) |
|
Incentive stock option awards that vest
in four equal annual installments beginning February 13, 2008. These stock options were granted in February 2007 in connection with the Companys
2007 Long-term Incentive Compensation Awards. See discussion of Long-term Incentive Compensation in Compensation Discussion and Analysis
above. The exercise price of the stock option awards is equal to the market value of the Companys stock on the grant date of the
award. |
(5) |
|
The amounts shown in column (l)
represent the total fair value of the restricted stock and stock option awards granted in 2007 in accordance with SFAS 123R. These amounts are expected
to be recognized for financial statement reporting purposes over the 2007 2010 period. For more information on valuation of
share-based awards, see footnote J to the Companys financial statements included in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. These amounts
reflect the Companys expected accounting expense for these awards over the 2007 2010 period, and do not correspond to the actual
value that will be recognized by the Named Executive Officer. |
21
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
December
31, 2007
|
|
|
|
Option Awards
|
|
Stock Awards
|
|
Name (a)
|
|
|
|
Number of
Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable (b)
|
|
Number of
Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#)
Unexercisable (c)
|
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards Number of
Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#) (d)
|
|
Option Exercise Price ($) (e)
|
|
Option Expiration Date (f)
|
|
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That
Have Not Vested (#) (g)
|
|
Market Value of Shares or Units of
Stock That Have Not Vested ($) (h)*
|
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of
Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) (i)
|
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or
Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($) (j)*
|
M. Christine
Jacobs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
67,000 |
(1) |
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
2/13/17 |
|
|
|
29,000 |
(2) |
|
|
103,820 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
180,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.69 |
|
|
|
8/26/09 |
|
|
|
12,900 |
(3) |
|
|
46,182 |
|
|
|
21,094 |
(4) |
|
|
75,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
180,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.02 |
|
|
|
8/26/12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Francis J.
Tarallo |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,000 |
(1) |
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
2/13/17 |
|
|
|
14,000 |
(2) |
|
|
50,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.88 |
|
|
|
12/19/09 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
(3) |
|
|
21,480 |
|
|
|
9,811 |
(4) |
|
|
35,123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.38 |
|
|
|
1/3/11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.28 |
|
|
|
12/20/12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,133 |
|
|
|
1,067 (5 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.95 |
|
|
|
1/14/15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bruce W.
Smith |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,000 |
(1) |
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
2/13/17 |
|
|
|
13,000 |
(2) |
|
|
46,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.88 |
|
|
|
12/19/09 |
|
|
|
3,600 |
(3) |
|
|
12,888 |
|
|
|
5,887 |
(4) |
|
|
21,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.28 |
|
|
|
12/20/12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
R. Michael
OBannon, Ph.D. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,000 |
(1) |
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
2/13/17 |
|
|
|
7,000 |
(2) |
|
|
25,060 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.88 |
|
|
|
12/19/09 |
|
|
|
2,700 |
(3) |
|
|
9,666 |
|
|
|
4,415 |
(4) |
|
|
15,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.28 |
|
|
|
12/20/12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick J.
Ferguson |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,000 |
(1) |
|
|
5.00 |
|
|
|
2/13/17 |
|
|
|
13,000 |
(2) |
|
|
46,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,000 |
(3) |
|
|
21,480 |
|
|
|
9,811 |
(4) |
|
|
35,123 |
|
* |
|
Based on the closing price of the
Companys common stock on December 31, 2007 of $3.58. The market value or payout value of unvested shares and rights does not correspond to the
actual value that may ultimately be realized by the Named Executive Officer. |
Note: option exercise prices are rounded, since prior to
2000 exercise prices extended to four decimal places.
(1) |
|
Outstanding unvested stock options vest
in four equal annual installments beginning 2/13/08. These stock options were granted in February 2007 in connection with the 2007 long term incentive
awards. |
(2) |
|
Restricted stock grant vests in four
equal annual installments beginning 2/13/08. This restricted stock was granted in February 2007 in connection with the 2007 long term incentive
awards. |
(3) |
|
Represents time-based vesting portion of
performance rights granted on 2/15/06 for the 2006 2008 performance cycle that are scheduled to vest December 31, 2008, subject to
acceleration in certain events. The performance rights vest at a minimum level of .30 of a share for each performance right subject to continued
employment. See also Note 4. |
(4) |
|
Represents the performance-based vesting
portion of the performance rights granted on 2/15/06 for the 2006 2008 performance cycle. These performance rights are scheduled to
vest on December 31, 2008 subject to continued employment and acceleration in certain events. The number of shares issuable upon vesting is based on
performance measures and will earn a minimum of 30% of target, up to a maximum 200% of target. The number of shares are measured over the three year
period and tied to actual performance measures including cumulative revenue goals, cumulative earnings per share goals and the Board of Directors and
Compensation Committees discretionary measurement of corporate performance. The estimated payout in shares is based on performance measures
calculated at 12/31/2007 and may vary from the final award. (See the discussion of Long-term Incentive Compensation in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis included herein). |
(5) |
|
Remaining outstanding unvested stock
options vest on 1/14/08. |
22
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
As of Fiscal
Year-End December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
Option Awards
|
|
Stock Awards
|
|
Name
|
|
|
|
Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise (#)
|
|
Value Realized on Exercise ($)
|
|
Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting (#) (1)
|
|
Value Realized on Vesting ($) (2)
|
M. Christine
Jacobs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,438 |
|
|
|
48,108 |
|
Francis J.
Tarallo |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,250 |
|
|
|
22,375 |
|
Bruce W.
Smith |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
13,425 |
|
R. Michael
OBannon, Ph.D. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,813 |
|
|
|
10,071 |
|
Patrick J.
Ferguson |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,250 |
|
|
|
22,375 |
|
(1) |
|
Performance Restricted Stock Units
granted in 2005 vested on December 31, 2007. The number of shares distributed was calculated at 62.5% of target, which was fixed by the Compensation
Committee and Board of Directors in November 2005. |
(2) |
|
Value realized on vesting is based on
the closing price of the Companys common stock on December 31, 2007 of $3.58, and does not include any withholding taxes paid by the Named
Executive Officer. |
Equity Compensation Plan
Information
The following table summarizes
information about the options, rights and other equity compensation under the Companys equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2007. The
table does not include information about tax qualified plans such as the Theragenics Employee Savings Plan.
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
|
(b)
|
|
(c)
|
Plan Category
|
|
|
|
Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise
or Vesting of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights(1)
|
|
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding
Options, Warrants and Rights(2)
|
|
Number of Securities Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column(a))(3)
|
Equity
compensation plans approved by security holders |
|
|
|
|
1,415,104 |
|
|
$ |
8.33 |
|
|
|
1,591,199 |
|
Equity
compensation plans not approved by security holders |
|
|
|
|
None |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
1,415,104 |
|
|
$ |
8.33 |
|
|
|
1,591,199 |
|
(1) |
|
In addition to outstanding options,
warrants and rights, column (a) reflects the minimum shares issuable upon vesting of time-based performance rights granted for the 2006 2008 performance
cycle. To the extent the performance rights vest at a level exceeding the minimum level, shares to be issued upon exercise or vesting of outstanding
options, warrants and rights would be higher than indicated in
column (a) and shares available for future issuance would decrease or increase, respectively by the same amount from the number indicated in column
(c). |
(2) |
|
No exercise price is payable with
respect to the performance or restricted stock rights, and accordingly the weighted-average exercise price is calculated based solely on outstanding
options. |
(3) |
|
Reflects shares of Common Stock
remaining available for future issuance under the Companys 2006 and 2000 Stock Incentive Plans, and 36,000 shares of Common Stock remaining
available for future issuance under the Companys Employee Stock Purchase Plan. |
23
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change of
Control
The table below outlines the
potential payments and benefits payable to each Named Executive Officer in the event of termination and/or a change in control (CIC) as if
such CIC and/or termination event had occurred on December 31, 2007:
Triggering Event
|
|
|
|
Accrued Vacation Pay ($)
|
|
Bonus ($) (1)
|
|
Severance ($) (2)
|
|
Long- Term Incentive Program Cash
Bonus ($) (3)
|
|
Accelerated Restricted Stock and Stock
Options ($) (4)
|
|
Accelerated Performance Awards ($) (5)
|
|
Continued Health Insurance Coverage
(present value) ($)
|
|
Other Continued Health Insurance
Coverage (present value) ($)
|
|
Life Insurance Benefits ($) (6)
|
|
Excise Tax and Tax Gross-up ($) (7)
|
M.
Christine Jacobs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Death |
|
|
|
|
9,836 |
|
|
|
337,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,172 |
|
|
|
48,994 |
|
|
|
81,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Disability |
|
|
|
|
9,836 |
|
|
|
337,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,172 |
|
|
|
48,994 |
|
|
|
81,057 |
|
|
|
10,168 |
|
|
|
22,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation/Termination for Cause |
|
|
|
|
9,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation
for Good Reason/Termination without Cause |
|
|
|
|
9,836 |
|
|
|
337,000 |
|
|
|
1,563,000 |
|
|
|
24,172 |
|
|
|
48,994 |
|
|
|
81,057 |
|
|
|
10,168 |
|
|
|
22,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Involuntary
Termination/ Resignation upon Change in Control |
|
|
|
|
9,836 |
|
|
|
337,000 |
|
|
|
2,286,905 |
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
$103,820 |
|
|
|
153,940 |
|
|
|
10,168 |
|
|
|
22,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
984,347 |
|
Francis J.
Tarallo |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Death |
|
|
|
|
5,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,795 |
|
|
|
23,652 |
|
|
|
37,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Disability |
|
|
|
|
5,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,795 |
|
|
|
23,652 |
|
|
|
37,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation/Termination for Cause |
|
|
|
|
5,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation
for Good Reason/Termination without Cause |
|
|
|
|
5,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
530,000 |
|
|
|
11,795 |
|
|
|
23,652 |
|
|
|
37,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Involuntary
Termination/ Resignation upon Change in Control |
|
|
|
|
5,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
795,000 |
|
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
50,120 |
|
|
|
71,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bruce W.
Smith |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Death |
|
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
|
|
21,963 |
|
|
|
22,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Disability |
|
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
|
|
21,963 |
|
|
|
22,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation/Termination for Cause |
|
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation
for Good Reason/ Termination without Cause |
|
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
540,000 |
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
|
|
21,963 |
|
|
|
22,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Involuntary
Termination/ Resignation upon Change in Control |
|
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
621,310 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
46,540 |
|
|
|
42,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
R. Michael
OBannon, Ph.D. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Death |
|
|
|
|
3,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,550 |
|
|
|
11,826 |
|
|
|
16,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Disability |
|
|
|
|
3,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,550 |
|
|
|
11,826 |
|
|
|
16,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation/Termination for Cause |
|
|
|
|
3,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation
for Good Reason/ Termination without Cause |
|
|
|
|
3,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
203,000 |
|
|
|
5,550 |
|
|
|
11,826 |
|
|
|
16,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Involuntary
Termination/ Resignation upon Change in Control |
|
|
|
|
3,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
406,000 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
25,060 |
|
|
|
32,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick J.
Ferguson |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Death |
|
|
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
|
|
21,963 |
|
|
|
37,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Disability |
|
|
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
|
|
21,963 |
|
|
|
37,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation/Termination for Cause |
|
|
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resignation
for Good Reason/ Termination without Cause |
|
|
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
484,000 |
|
|
|
10,407 |
|
|
|
21,963 |
|
|
|
37,701 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Involuntary
Termination/ Resignation upon Change in Control |
|
|
|
|
4,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
484,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
46,540 |
|
|
|
71,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
For Ms. Jacobs, represents lump-sum
payment for the most recently paid annual bonus. |
(2) |
|
For Ms. Jacobs, severance is paid as one
lump sum. For all other Named Executive Officers, severance is paid over a one to three year period. |
(3) |
|
Represents the cash bonus opportunity of
the Long-Term Incentive Program where 50% of the Cash Bonus is based upon cumulative revenue in the 2007 to 2009 performance period and 50% is based
upon cumulative EPS in the same period, as measured relative to the Companys strategic objectives for the performance period. Threshold, target
and maximum amounts have been developed, based on the Companys strategic plan. In the event of termination other than change in control or for
cause, the award is prorated in the same proportion that the number of days elapsed since the beginning of the Performance Period. If a Change in
Control occurs during the Performance Period while the Participant is an employee of the Company, the Participant is paid the full value of the Cash
Incentive Award determined as if the Company had performed at the Target Performance Level for the duration of the Performance Period and the
Participant had remained employed for the duration of the Performance Period. If the Company or an Affiliate terminates the Participants
employment for Cause or the Participant resigns before the last day of the Performance Period, the Participant is not entitled to any Cash Incentive
Award. |
(4) |
|
Represents accelerated vesting of the
February 13, 2007 Restricted Stock grant to each Named Executive Officer. The vested restricted shares are valued at the closing price of the
Companys common stock at December 31, 2007 of $3.58. A pro rata portion of unvested restricted shares would vest in the same proportion that the
number of full days elapsed between the grant date and December 31, 2007, except in the event of a change in control. In the event of a change in
control, all unvested restricted shares become vested. No value is included for accelerated vesting of stock options because the exercise price of all
unvested stock options was greater than the closing price of the Companys stock at December 31, 2007. |
(5) |
|
Represents the pro rata amount of the
immediate vesting of performance rights under the 2006 2008 performance cycle based on the performance estimate as of December 31, 2007 and the
closing price of the Companys common stock at December 31, 2007 of $3.58 (actual performance under the 2006 2008 performance cycle will be
determined as of 12/31/08). In the event of a change in control, all performance rights are immediately vested at target amount. |
(6) |
|
Represents proceeds to named
beneficiaries upon death of the Named Executive Officer. |
(7) |
|
A portion of Ms. Jacobs severance amount
calculated for purposes of this schedule in connection with a change in control would be considered parachute payments under federal
law and subject to federal excise tax (i.e. are associated with a change in control of the Company and exceed a certain level). In accordance with her contract,
the amount under this column represents an additional amount to Ms. Jacobs to put her in the same after-tax position as if no excise tax had been incurred. |
The employment contracts of the Named Executive Officers
which specify certain payments under termination and/or change in control as included in the above tables also require the material obligation not to
compete with the Company, not to solicit the Companys customers and employees and not to disclose confidential information of the Company, all
for a minimum of two years post termination.
Executive Employment Agreements
The Company has employment
agreements with each of the Named Executive Officers, the material terms of which are described below. Salary, bonus and incentives awards are
recommended by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors, or, in the case of the CEO, the independent directors of the
Board.
Jacobs Employment
Agreement. The Company has an employment agreement with Ms. Jacobs, which expires on April 13, 2010. The agreement provides for automatically
extending the term for one additional year on April 13 of each year, unless either party gives notice of non-renewal. The agreement provides for an
annual base salary, which is currently $535,000, subject to review at least annually for possible increases, plus eligibility for an annual bonus. The
agreement also provides $35,000 annually for use in producing retirement income, an individual disability insurance policy providing the maximum
insurable amount as the Compensation Committee determines can be purchased at reasonable cost, plus all other benefits as the Company provides to
executive officers.
If the Company terminates Ms.
Jacobs employment without Cause, she resigns for Good Reason, or the agreement expires because of non-renewal by the
Company, she is entitled to certain severance benefits in addition to accrued obligations. These severance benefits are a payment of two
times the sum of her annual base pay plus bonus paid in the most recent fiscal year (or three times the sum of her average annual base pay plus average
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bonus in the last three fiscal years if the termination is within one year of a Change in Control) full vesting of all stock options and any other
stock grants, and continuation of other employee health and welfare benefits for two years from the date of termination. Under the agreement,
accrued obligations include an amount equal to bonus paid for the prior fiscal year prorated for the portion of the current fiscal year
prior to termination or expiration. Cause includes events such as the commission of a felony, fraud or dishonesty that results in material
harm to the Company, grossly inappropriate conduct that would materially harm the Company, or a material breach of the employment agreement. Good
Reason includes events such as an adverse material change in Ms. Jacobs role at the Company, a reduction of her compensation, relocation,
the occurrence of a Change in Control, or a material breach of the employment agreement by the Company.
The agreement provides that if
any payments or benefits are parachute payments under federal law and are subject to federal excise tax (i.e., are associated with a change
in control of the Company and exceed a certain level), the Company will pay an additional amount to Ms. Jacobs to put her in the same after-tax
position as if no excise tax had been incurred. Ms. Jacobs agreement also contains provisions, which are intended to restrict her from competing
with the Company by performing similar services for a competitor, soliciting customers to a competing business, or soliciting the Companys
employees until two years after termination. Her agreement also contains restrictions on the use and disclosure of the Companys confidential
information and trade secrets. If Ms. Jacobs violates the restrictions on competition or solicitation of customers or employees or the restrictions on
the use and disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets, the Company may cease the payments of severance benefits or the provision of
welfare benefits that it is providing to Ms. Jacobs and the Company is entitled to pursue other legal and equitable relief to recover any amounts
previously paid to Ms. Jacobs and to prevent Ms. Jacobs from further violating those restrictions.
If Ms. Jacobs employment is
terminated due to her death or disability (as defined in the agreement) she will receive payment of all accrued obligations,
full vesting of all stock options granted one year or more prior to the date of death or termination of employment, prorated vesting of all stock
options granted within one year prior to such date, and, in the event of disability, disability and other welfare benefits for Ms. Jacobs and her
family for two years on the same terms to her or her family as available to other executives of the Company.
Other Executive Officer
Employment Agreements. The Company has employment agreements with the remaining Named Executive Officers. Under each employment agreement, the
Named Executive Officer is entitled to a specific level of minimum annual base salary, subject to review at least annually for possible increases,
participation in a bonus program, reimbursement for financial planning services, and life insurance up to the lesser of $200,000 additional coverage
above group term coverage or $450,000 in the aggregate. Each employment agreement provides that the Named Executive Officer is entitled to a specified
level of severance benefits if the Company terminates the Named Executive Officers employment without Cause or the Named Executive
Officer resigns for Good Reason. Each employment agreement also provides for severance benefits if such termination of employment occurs in
connection with a Change in Control (i.e., within 90 days before or one year after a Change in Control). Each agreement conditions the
right to severance upon the Named Executive Officers execution of a release agreement in favor of the Company. Each agreement defines
Cause to include events such as willful and continued failure to perform duties, willful misconduct or gross negligence, fraud or
dishonesty against the Company, commission of a felony or any other crime involving dishonesty, or a material breach of the employment agreement. Each
agreement defines Good Reason to include a material modification in duties, relocation, or the Company materially breaches the agreement.
Each agreement also contains provisions which are intended to restrict each Named Executive Officer from competing with the Company by performing
similar services for a competitor, soliciting customers to a competing business, or soliciting the Companys employees until two years after
termination. The agreements also contain restrictions on the use and disclosure of the Companys confidential information and trade secrets by the
Named Executive Officer. All agreements provide that the Company may cease payment of any severance amounts being paid to the Named Executive Officer
if the officer breaches any of the foregoing restrictions and that the Named Executive Officer must repay any amounts already paid to him. Furthermore,
the Company may pursue other legal and equitable remedies to prevent the Named Executive Officer from further violating any of the foregoing
restrictions.
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The material features of these
employment agreements that vary among the Named Executive Officers are described below.
Tarallo Employment
Agreement. The Companys employment agreement with Mr. Tarallo expires on August 10, 2009. The agreement provides for automatically extending
the term for one additional year on August 10 of each year, unless either party gives notice of non-renewal. Mr. Tarallos current annual base
salary is $295,000. The agreement provides for an automobile allowance of at least $400 per month, as well as one professional membership, and an
additional annual perquisites allowance up to $10,000. No such perquisites were paid in 2007. The severance benefits payable to Mr. Tarallo following a
termination of his employment by the Company without Cause or by him for Good Reason are continued payment of his annual base salary for two years after
termination of employment, except that if Mr. Tarallo resigns for Good Reason or is terminated without Cause in connection with a Change in Control,
the Company shall be obligated to pay Mr. Tarallo whichever of the following results in Mr. Tarallos retaining the larger after-tax amount: three
times his annual base salary at the time of termination or, if less than three times Mr. Tarallos salary at the time of termination of
employment, the largest amount that will not result in a nondeductible payment under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code.
Smith Employment
Agreement. The Companys employment agreement with Mr. Smith expires on January 1, 2010. The agreement provides for automatically extending
the term for one additional year on January 1 of each year, unless either party gives notice of non-renewal. Mr. Smiths current annual base
salary is $281,000. The agreement provides for an automobile allowance of at least $400 per month, as well as one club membership. Mr. Smith maintained
no club membership in 2007. The severance benefits payable to Mr. Smith following a termination of his employment by the Company without Cause or by
him for Good Reason are continued payment of his annual base salary for two years after termination of employment, except that if Mr. Smith resigns or
is terminated without Cause in connection with a Change in Control, the Company shall be obligated to pay Mr. Smith whichever of the following results
in Mr. Smith retaining the larger after-tax amount: three times his annual base salary at the time of termination or, if less than three times Mr.
Smiths salary at the time of termination of employment, the largest amount that will not result in a nondeductible payment under Section 280G of
the Internal Revenue Code.
OBannon Employment
Agreement. The Companys employment agreement with Dr. OBannon expires on January 1, 2010. The agreement provides for automatically
extending the term for one additional year on January 1 of each year, unless either party gives notice of non-renewal. Dr. OBannons current
annual base salary is $203,000. The severance benefits payable to Dr. OBannon following a termination of his employment by the Company without
Cause or by him for Good Reason are continued payment of his annual base salary for one year after termination of employment, except that if Mr.
OBannon resigns or is terminated without Cause in connection with a Change in Control, the Company shall be obligated to pay Dr. OBannon
whichever of the following results in Dr. OBannon retaining the larger after-tax amount: two times his annual base salary at the time of
termination or, if less than two times Dr. OBannons salary at the time of termination of employment, the largest amount that will not
result in a nondeductible payment under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code.
Ferguson Employment
Agreement. CP Medical (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) has an employment agreement with Mr. Ferguson, which expires on May 6, 2008. The
agreement provides for automatically extending the term for one additional year on May 6, 2008 and each subsequent May 6, unless either party gives
notice of non-renewal. Mr. Fergusons current annual base salary is $252,000. The agreement provides for an automobile allowance of at least $500
per month, as well as one professional membership. The severance benefits payable to Mr. Ferguson following a termination of his employment by the
Company without Cause or by him with Good Reason are continued payment of his annual base salary for two years after termination of employment, except
that if Mr. Ferguson resigns for Good Reason or is terminated without Cause in connection with a Change in Control, the Company shall be obligated to
pay Mr. Ferguson whichever of the following results in Mr. Fergusons retaining the larger after-tax amount: two times his annual base salary at
the time of termination or, if less than two times Mr. Fergusons salary at the time of termination of employment, the largest amount that will
not result in a nondeductible payment under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Director Compensation for Fiscal Year-End
December 31,
2007
Name and Principal Position
|
|
|
|
Year |
|
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) |
|
Stock Awards ($) |
|
Option Awards ($) |
|
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($) |
|
Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) |
|
All Other Compensation ($) |
|
Total ($) |
|
(a)(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b)
|
|
(c)(2)
|
|
(d) (3)
|
|
(e)
|
|
(f)
|
|
(g) (5)
|
|
(h)
|
|
Luther T.
Griffith |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
50,480 |
|
|
|
16,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
24,022 |
|
|
|
4,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,333 |
|
|
John V. Herndon
(4) |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
18,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,067 |
|
96,902 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
|
|
16,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
93,839 |
|
|
C. David Moody,
Jr. |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
3,674 |
|
|
|
2,197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,871 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Peter A. A.
Saunders |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
53,500 |
|
|
|
18,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
55,357 |
|
|
|
16,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71,496 |
|
Former
Directors: |
|
|
|
|
Otis W. Brawley,
M.D. (6) |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
51,000 |
|
|
|
18,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
69,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
54,357 |
|
|
|
16,139 |
|
|
|
2,945 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
73,441 |
|
|
Orwin L. Carter,
Ph.D. (6) |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
32,640 |
|
|
|
19,955 |
|
|
|
1,434 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
73,305 |
|
|
|
16,139 |
|
|
|
10,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
99,480 |
|
|
Judith Starkey
(6) |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
26,695 |
|
|
|
17,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,945 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
M. Christine Jacobs, the Companys
President and Chief Executive Officer is not included in this table as Ms. Jacobs is an employee of the Company and thus receives no compensation for
services as a director. The compensation received by Ms. Jacobs as an employee of the Company is shown in the Summary Compensation Table included
herein. |
(2) |
|
This column represents the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes in the year indicated with respect to the fair value of the restricted stock awards
in accordance with SFAS 123R. The grant date fair value of awards for 2007 was $4.60, with the exception of Mr. Moody, whose restricted shares had a
grant date fair value of $3.86 per share. The grant date fair value of awards for 2006 was: $3.27 per share for Dr. Brawley, Dr. Carter, Mr. Herndon
and Mr. Saunders; and $3.20 per share for Mr. Griffith. For more information on valuation of stock awards, see footnote J to the Companys
financial statements included in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. These amounts reflect the Companys accounting expense for these
awards, and do not correspond to the actual value that will be recognized by the Director. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate number of unvested
restricted stock awards outstanding was: Mr. Griffith8,334; Mr. Herndon10,000; Mr. Moody4,152; and Mr.
Saunders10,000. |
(3) |
|
This column represents the dollar amount
recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the year indicated with respect to the fair value of stock options grants, in accordance with
SFAS 123R. No stock options were granted to Directors in 2007 or 2006. For more information on valuation of stock awards, see footnote J to the
Companys financial statements included in Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. These amounts reflect the Companys accounting
expense for these awards, and do not correspond to the actual value that will be recognized by the Director. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate number
of option awards outstanding was: Mr. Herndon96,000; and Mr. Saunders96,000. |
(4) |
|
Mr. Herndon, a Director and former chief
executive officer of the Company, has served as Advisor-to-the-Chief Executive Officer since the third quarter of 1993. For his continued service as
Advisor-to-the-Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Herndons annual salary is $75,000. In view of his compensation as Advisor-to-the Chief Executive
Officer, Mr. Herndon does not receive the annual Director cash retainer or Director meeting fees. |
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(5) |
|
Represents amount of matching
contribution allocated by the Company pursuant to the Employee Savings Plan (401(k) Plan). |
(6) |
|
Not currently a director. Dr. Brawley
resigned from the Board of Directors on January 15, 2008. Ms. Starkey resigned as of December 31, 2007 and Dr. Carters term as a Director was
completed on May 17, 2007. |
Each Director who is not an
employee of the Company receives $4,000 per quarter, $1,500 for attending each Board meeting and $1,000 for attending each Committee meeting. A
retainer of $2,000 per quarter is paid to each Committee Chairman. Each Committee member other than the Chair receives a retainer of $500 per quarter
for each Committee. Each non-officer Director also receives an annual grant of restricted stock for the lesser of (i) 5,000 shares of Common Stock or
(ii) that number of shares of Common Stock valued at $50,000 at the time of grant, which vest over three years. With the exception of a small
adjustment to the quarterly retainer paid to the Chairmen of the Compensation Committee and Governance Committee, there have been no increases to
Director compensation since 2005.
Audit Committee Report
The Audit Committee assists the
Board of Directors in its oversight of the Companys accounting and reporting practices, financial reports, internal controls and audit
functions. The Audit Committees responsibilities are more fully described in its charter. The Audit Committee reviews and assesses the adequacy
of its charter on an annual basis.
Management is responsible for the
preparation and integrity of the Companys consolidated financial statements, accounting and financial reporting principles, disclosure controls
and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, and procedures designed to assure compliance with accounting standards and applicable laws
and regulations. The Companys independent registered public accounting firm (the independent auditors) is responsible for performing
an independent audit of the consolidated financial statements and expressing an opinion on the conformity of those consolidated financial statements
with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as performing an independent audit and expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting.
The Audit Committee serves a
Board-level oversight role, in which it provides advice, counsel and direction to Management and the Companys independent auditors on the basis
of the information it receives, discussions with Management and the independent auditors, and the experience of the Audit Committees members in
business, financial and accounting matters. The Audit Committees functions are not intended to duplicate or certify the activities of Management
or the independent auditors. The Audit Committee meets at least quarterly with Management and the independent auditors to review the Companys
interim financial statements and discuss various topics and events, including, but not limited to, items related to the Companys internal control
over financial reporting, critical accounting policies and the adequacy of disclosure in the Companys consolidated financial statements. In
accordance with law, the Audit Committee has also established procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company
regarding accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters, including the confidential, anonymous submission of concerns regarding questionable
accounting and auditing matters.
The Audit Committee received and
reviewed the report of Managements assessment on internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2007, contained in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the SEC, as well as the reports of Dixon Hughes PLLC (Dixon
Hughes), the Companys independent auditors for 2007, which are also included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K. These
reports related to Dixon Hughes audit of (i) the consolidated financial statements and (ii) the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting.
The Audit Committee reports as
follows with respect to the audit of the Companys 2007 consolidated financial statements:
|
|
The Committee has reviewed and discussed
the Companys 2007 audited consolidated financial statements with its Management, including the reasonableness of significant estimates and
judgments and the clarity of disclosure in the Companys financial statements, including the disclosures related to the Companys critical
accounting policies; |
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|
|
The Committee has discussed with Dixon
Hughes, the matters required to be discussed by SAS 61, which include, among other items, matters related to the conduct of the audit of the
Companys consolidated financial statements; |
|
|
The Committee has received written
disclosures and the letter from the independent auditors required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 (which relates to the independence of
Dixon Hughes from the Company and its related entities) and has discussed with the auditors their independence from the Company; and |
|
|
Based on review and discussions of the
Companys 2007 audited consolidated financial statements with Management and discussions with Dixon Hughes, the Audit Committee recommended to the
Board of Directors that the Companys 2007 audited consolidated financial statements be included in its Annual Report on Form
10-K. |
The Committee meets at regularly
scheduled executive sessions. The Committee Chair, Mr. Griffith, presides at the executive sessions of the Audit Committee.
This report is provided by the
following independent directors, who comprise the Audit Committee:
Luther T. Griffith Chairman
C. David
Moody, Jr.
Peter A.A. Saunders
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PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Stockholders will be asked to
vote for a proposal to ratify the appointment of Dixon Hughes PLLC (Dixon Hughes) as the independent registered public accounting firm of
the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The Audit Committee is responsible for the selection of the Companys accounting firm,
and has approved the appointment of Dixon Hughes as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Companys consolidated
financial statements for 2008. As a matter of good corporate governance, the Company is submitting the selection of Dixon Hughes to stockholders for
ratification. Proposal Two requires the affirmative vote of a majority of votes cast. Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on Proposal
Two. A representative of Dixon Hughes is expected to attend the annual meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement and will be available to
respond to appropriate questions from stockholders.
As reported in its Form 8-K filed
on March 19, 2007, the Audit Committee dismissed Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) and voted to appoint Dixon Hughes as the
Companys independent registered public accounting firm on March 13, 2007. Grant Thorntons reports on the Companys consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were the reports qualified
or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles except that Grant Thorntons report for the year ended December 31, 2006
contained an explanatory paragraph relating to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment,
effective January 1, 2006.
Grant Thorntons report on
the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 did not contain any adverse opinion or
disclaimer of opinion, nor was the report qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, other than Galt Medical Corp.
(Galt), acquired by the Company in August 2006, was excluded from the scope of Grant Thorntons report on the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006. Galt was also excluded from the scope of managements assessment
of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, as permitted by guidance provided by the staff of the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
During the Companys fiscal
year ended December 31, 2006, and through March 13, 2007, there were no disagreements with Grant Thornton on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Grant Thornton,
would have caused it to make reference thereto in their reports for such years; and there were no reportable events as that term is used in
Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K during the year ended December 31, 2006, and through March 13, 2007.
During the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2006, and through March 13, 2007, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf has consulted with Dixon Hughes regarding (i) either: the
application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on
the Companys consolidated financial statements; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv)
of Regulation S-K, or a reportable event as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Accounting Fees and Services
Following are aggregate fees
billed to the Company by Dixon Hughes for professional services for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and aggregate fees billed to the Company by
Grant Thornton for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Audit Fees. In connection
with services rendered for the audit of the Companys annual financial statements and the review of the Companys interim financial
statements, the Company has estimated that its total audit fees for fiscal years 2007 and 2006 were approximately $323,000 and $491,000, respectively.
This figure includes fees for services that were billed to the Company in fiscal year 2008 in connection with the 2007 fiscal year audit, and billed in
2007 in connection with the 2006 fiscal year audit. In 2007 and 2006, these audit fees include fees for professional services rendered for the audit of
the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting. For 2006, these fees also included fees for professional services rendered for the audit of Managements assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
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Audit-Related Fees. The
aggregate fees billed by the Companys independent public accountants for audit-related professional services consisted of fees associated with
the audit of the financial statements of certain employee benefit plans of approximately $12,000 and $18,000 for fiscal years ending 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
Tax Fees. The aggregate
fees billed by the Companys independent public accountants for professional services relating to tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice,
taken as a whole, were approximately $47,000 and $35,000 for the fiscal year ending 2007 and 2006, respectively.
All Other Fees. The
aggregate fees billed by the Companys independent public accountants for all other professional services to the Company were approximately $2,000
in 2007 and consisted of services rendered in connection with the filing of certain registration statements. In 2006, all other fees totaled
approximately $76,000 and consisted of services rendered in connection with the filing of certain registration statements and assistance with IRS audit
related inquiries.
The Audit Committee pre-approves
all services performed by its principal accounting firm. The full Audit Committee approves annually projected services and fee estimates for these
services. The Audit Committee Chairman has been designated by the Audit Committee to pre-approve any services arising during the year that are not
otherwise pre-approved by the entire Audit Committee. Services approved by the Chairman are communicated to the full Audit Committee for ratification
at its next regular meeting. In making its pre-approval determination, the Audit Committee is required to consider whether providing the non-audit
services are compatible with maintaining the accounting firms independence.
THE COMPANY RECOMMENDS A VOTE
FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DIXON HUGHES PLLC AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING
COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, officers, directors, and beneficial owners of more than ten percent of the outstanding Common Stock are required to
file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting their beneficial ownership of the Common Stock at the time they become subject to
the reporting requirements and changes in beneficial ownership occurring thereafter. Based on a review of the reports submitted to the Company and
written representations from persons known to the Company to be subject to these reporting requirements, the Company believes that its executive
officers and directors complied with the Section 16(a) requirements during fiscal 2007, except that Mr. Patrick J. Ferguson filed one late Form 4 on
October 26, 2007, which was one day late, with respect to a sale of Theragenics common stock under his 10b5-1 trading plan. In addition, the surrender of
625 shares by Mr. Ferguson to pay payroll taxes related to the delivery of performance restricted stock units on January 29, 2007 was inadvertently not
reported on a Form 4. Such transaction was reported by Mr. Ferguson on a Form 5 dated February 14, 2008 as soon as the omission was discovered.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Review and Approval of Related Party
Transactions.
The Company has adopted a written
Related Party Policy, which provides procedures for the review, approval or ratification of certain transactions that require reporting under the
applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Interested Transactions). Interested Transactions include any transaction,
arrangement or relationship or series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships (including any indebtedness or guarantee of indebtedness)
in which (1) the aggregate amount involved will or may be expected to exceed $100,000 in any calendar year, (2) the Company is a participant, and (3)
any Related Party has or will have a direct or indirect interest (other than solely as a result of being a director or a less than 10 percent
beneficial owner of another entity). A Related Party is (a) any person who is or was (since the beginning of the last fiscal year for which the Company
has filed a Form 10-K and proxy statement, even if they do not presently serve in that role) an executive officer, director or nominee for election as
a director, (b) a greater than 5 percent beneficial owner of the Companys common stock, or (c) any immediate family member of any of the
foregoing. The Related Party Policy is in addition to, and does not replace, the Code of Conduct applicable to all employees, officers and directors,
or the Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers.
The Audit Committee of the Board
of Directors is responsible for reviewing the material facts of all Interested Transactions and approving and ratifying Interested Transactions. In
connection with its review, the Audit Committee will take into account, among other factors it deems appropriate, whether the Interested Transaction is
on terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third party under the same or similar circumstances and the extent of the
Related Partys interest in the transaction.
The Audit Committee has reviewed
certain types of Interested Transactions and determined that each of the following are deemed to be pre-approved by the Audit Committee: employment and
compensation of executive officers, director compensation, any transaction with another company at which a Related Persons only interest is as an
employee and the transaction does not involve more than $250,000, certain Company charitable contributions not to exceed $250,000 or 2% of the
charitable organizations total annual receipts, transactions where all stockholders receive proportional benefits, transactions involving
competitive bids, regulated transactions, and certain banking related services.
No director shall participate in
any discussion or approval of a related party transaction for which he or she is a related party, except that the director shall provide all material
information concerning the Interested Transaction to the Audit Committee.
CP Medical leases production,
warehouse and office space from an entity controlled by the former owner of CP Medical, Mr. Ferguson, who is currently the President of the
Companys CP Medical subsidiary and a stockholder of Theragenics. Monthly payments of approximately $17,000 are due under this lease through April
2010.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Stockholders of Theragenics may
submit proposals for inclusion in the proxy materials. These proposals must meet the stockholder eligibility and other requirements of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. In order to be included in the Companys 2009 proxy material, a stockholders proposal must be received not later
than December 1, 2008 at Theragenics Corporation offices, 5203 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, Georgia 30518, ATTN: Corporate
Secretary.
In addition, Theragenics
By-Laws provide that in order for business to be brought before the Annual Meeting, a stockholder must deliver or mail written notice to the principal
executive offices of the Company, which written notice is received not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the
preceding years annual meeting. The notice must state the stockholders name, address, number and class of shares of Theragenics stock held,
and briefly describe the business to be brought before the meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the Annual Meeting, and any material
interest of the stockholder in the proposal.
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The By-Laws also provide that if
a stockholder intends to nominate a candidate for election as a Director, the stockholder must deliver written notice of his or her intention to the
Secretary of the Company. The notice must be received not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding
years annual meeting. The notice must set forth the name and address of, and the number of shares owned by, the stockholder (and that of any
other stockholder known to be supporting said nominee). The notice must also set forth the name of the nominee for election as a Director, the age of
the nominee, the nominees business address and experience during the past five years, the number of shares of stock of the Company beneficially
held by the nominee, and such other information concerning the nominee as would be required to be included in a proxy statement soliciting proxies for
the election of the nominee. In addition, the notice must include the consent of the nominee to serve as a Director of Theragenics if
elected.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Companys website
address is http://www.theragenics.com. The Companys annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports are available free of charge through its website by clicking on the Investor
Relations page and selecting SEC Filings. These reports will be available as soon as reasonably practicable after such material has
been electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. These reports are also available through the SECs website at
http://www.sec.gov. The information on these websites and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not intended to
be incorporated by reference into this proxy statement.
The Company will furnish without
charge a copy of its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,
including the consolidated financial statements, to any record or beneficial owner of its common stock as of March 17, 2008, who requests a copy of
such report. Any request for the 10-K report should be in writing addressed to: Investor Relations, Theragenics Corporation, 5203 Bristol Industrial
Way, Buford, Georgia 30518. If the person requesting the report was not a stockholder of record on March 17, 2008, the request must include a
representation that such person was a beneficial owner of common stock of the Company on that date. Copies of any exhibits to the Form 10-K will be
furnished on request and upon payment of the Companys expenses in furnishing such exhibits.
OTHER MATTERS
Management is not aware of any
matters to be presented for action at the meeting other than those set forth in this Proxy Statement. However, should any other business properly come
before the meeting, or any adjournment thereof, the enclosed Proxy confers upon the persons entitled to vote the shares represented by such Proxy
discretionary authority to vote the same in respect of any such other business in accordance with their best judgment in the interest of the
Company.
Buford, Georgia
March 31, 2008
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a black
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sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign.
When
signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee,
guardian, or custodian, please give full title.
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PROXY / VOTING
INSTRUCTION CARD — Theragenics Corporation
This Proxy is
Solicited on Behalf of The Board of Directors
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders May
15, 2008
The undersigned hereby appoints Mr. Francis J. Tarallo or Mr. Bruce W. Smith, or either of them (the Proxies), as the undersigneds
Proxy or Proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes them to represent and to vote, as designated below, all shares
of Common Stock of Theragenics Corporation (the Company) which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Company to be held on May 15, 2008, or any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED HEREIN BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER.
IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF JOHN V. HERNDON AND PETER A.A. SAUNDERS AND TO RATIFY THE
APPOINTMENT OF DIXON HUGHES PLLC AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
Regardless of
whether you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, you can be sure your
shares are represented at the meeting by promptly returning your proxy in the enclosed
envelope.
PLEASE MARK,
SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
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