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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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1.
To elect three members to the Board of Directors; and
2.
To consider and transact any other business that properly may
come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN F. WITTKOWSKE
Secretary
Common Stock | Class B Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||
No. of Shares | No. of Shares | ||||||||||||||||
and Nature | and Nature | ||||||||||||||||
of Beneficial | Percent | of Beneficial | |||||||||||||||
Ownership | of Class | Ownership | Percent | ||||||||||||||
(1)(2) | (3) | (2) | of Class | ||||||||||||||
Thomas W. Florsheim
|
652,038 | 7.15 | % | 1,819,260 | 70.12 | % | |||||||||||
333 W. Estabrook Blvd.,
Glendale, WI 53212
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John W. Florsheim
|
592,076 | 6.41 | % | 30,798 | 1.19 | % | |||||||||||
333 W. Estabrook Blvd.,
Glendale, WI 53212
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Thomas W.
Florsheim, Jr.
|
1,266,162(4)(5) | 13.71 | % | 31,626 | 1.22 | % | |||||||||||
333 W. Estabrook Blvd.,
Glendale, WI 53212
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Peter S. Grossman
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118,075 | 1.30 | % | 16,325 | .63 | % | |||||||||||
John F. Wittkowske
|
280,000 | 3.03 | % | | | % | |||||||||||
Robert Feitler
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97,500 | 1.08 | % | 135,000 | 5.20 | % | |||||||||||
Leonard J. Goldstein
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16,500 | .18 | % | | | % | |||||||||||
Cory L. Nettles
|
3,000 | .03 | % | | | % | |||||||||||
Frederick P.
Stratton, Jr.
|
103,500 | 1.15 | % | 54,000 | 2.08 | % | |||||||||||
All Directors and Executive
Officers as a Group (9 persons including the above-named)
|
3,128,851 | 31.21 | % | 2,087,009 | 80.44 | % |
(1) | Includes the following unissued shares deemed to be beneficially owned under Rule 13d-3 which may be acquired upon the exercise of outstanding stock options: Thomas W. Florsheim 136,712; John W. Florsheim 256,018; Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr. 256,018; Peter S. Grossman 111,500; John F. Wittkowske 257,500; All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group 1,043,248. |
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(2)
The specified persons have sole voting power and sole
dispositive power as to all shares indicated above, except for
the following shares as to which voting and dispositive power
are shared:
Common | Class B Common | |||||||
Thomas W. Florsheim
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515,326 | 1,819,260 | ||||||
John W. Florsheim
|
104,152 | | ||||||
Thomas W.
Florsheim, Jr.
|
163,926 | | ||||||
Peter S. Grossman
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6,575 | 16,325 | ||||||
All Directors and Executive
Officers as a Group
|
789,979 | 1,835,585 |
(3) | Calculated on the basis of outstanding shares plus shares which can be acquired upon exercise of outstanding stock options, by the person or group involved. |
(4) | These shares include 272,444 shares which he owns as sole trustee of a trust created for Thomas W. Florsheim (his father). |
(5) | These shares include 272,444 shares which he owns as sole trustee of a trust created for Nancy P. Florsheim (his mother). |
Name and Address of | Amount and Nature of | |||||||
Beneficial Owner | Beneficial Ownership | Percent of Class | ||||||
Royce & Associates, LLC 1414 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 |
1,008,492 | 11.24 | % | |||||
Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder
Advisors, LLC 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10105-4300 |
509,600 | 5.68 | % | |||||
Dalton, Greiner, Hartman,
Maher & Co. LLC 565 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2101 New York, New York 10017 |
450,262 | 5.02 | % |
According to the Schedule 13G statement filed as a group by Royce & Associates, LLC in February 2006, Royce & Associates, LLC has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 1,008,492 shares of Common Stock of the Company. | |
According to the Schedule 13G statement filed as a group by Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder Advisors, LLC on March 8, 2006, with ownership as of that date, Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder Advisors, LLC has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 509,600 shares of Common Stock of the Company. | |
According to the Schedule 13G statement filed as a group by Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co. LLC in February 2006, Dalton, Greiner, Hartman, Maher & Co. LLC has sole voting power with respect to 440,334 shares of Common Stock of the Company and sole dispositive power with respect to 450,262 shares of Common Stock of the Company. |
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Served as | ||||||||||
Nominees | Director | |||||||||
For Term Expiring 2009 | Age | Since | Principal Occupation and Business Experience | |||||||
John W. Florsheim
|
42 | 1996 |
President, Chief Operating Officer
and Assistant Secretary of the Company, 2002 to present;
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Assistant
Secretary of the Company, 1999 to 2002; Executive Vice President
of the Company, 1996 to 1999; Vice President of the Company,
1994 to 1996
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Frederick P. Stratton, Jr.
(1)(2)(3)
|
66 | 1976 |
Chairman Emeritus of
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Manufacturer of Gasoline
Engines), 2003 to present; Chairman of the Board of
Briggs & Stratton Corporation, 1986 to 2002; Chief
Executive Officer of Briggs & Stratton Corporation,
1986 to 2001; also a Director of Baird Funds, Inc., Midwest Air
Group, Inc., and Wisconsin Energy Corporation and its
subsidiaries Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas
LLC
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Cory L. Nettles
(1)(2)(3) |
36 | 2005 |
Partner, Corporate Services and
Government Relations, Quarles & Brady LLP, 2005 to
present; Secretary for The Wisconsin Department of Commerce,
2003 to 2005; also a Director of Midcities Venture Capital Fund
and The Private Bank
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Continuing Directors
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Term Expires 2008
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Thomas W. Florsheim, Jr.
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47 | 1996 |
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, 2002 to present; President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, 1999 to 2002; President and
Chief Operating Officer of the Company, 1996 to 1999; Vice
President of the Company 1988 to 1996
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Robert Feitler
(1)(2)(3) |
75 | 1964 |
Chairman, Executive Committee of
the Company, 1996 to present; Chairman, Corporate
Governance & Compensation Committee of the Company,
2002 to present; President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company, 1968 to 1996; also a Director of Strattec Security
Corp. and TC Manufacturing Co.
|
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Served as | ||||||||||
Continuing Directors | Director | |||||||||
Term Expires 2007 | Age | Since | Principal Occupation and Business Experience | |||||||
Thomas W. Florsheim
(1) |
75 | 1964 |
Chairman Emeritus of the Company,
2002 to present; Chairman of the Board, 1968 to 2002; Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, 1968 to 1999
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Leonard J. Goldstein
(1)(2)(3) |
79 | 1992 |
Retired; Chairman of the Board of
Miller Brewing Company, 1991 to 1993; President and Chief
Executive Officer of Miller Brewing Company, 1988 to 1991
|
(1) | Member of Executive Committee, of which Mr. Feitler is Chairman. |
(2) | Member of Audit Committee, of which Mr. Stratton is Chairman. |
(3) | Member of Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee, of which Mr. Feitler is Chairman. |
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The Committee will review each candidates qualifications
in light of the needs of the Board and the Company, considering
the current mix of director attributes and other pertinent
factors (specific qualities and skills required will vary
depending on the Companys specific needs at any point in
time).
There will be no differences in the manner in which the
Committee evaluates candidates recommended by shareholders and
candidates identified from other sources.
Any nominee should be an individual of the highest character and
integrity and have an inquiring mind, vision and the ability to
work well with others.
Any nominee should be free of any conflict of interest which
would violate any applicable law or regulation or interfere with
the proper performance of the responsibilities of a director.
Any nominee should possess substantial and significant
experience which would be of value to Weyco Group in the
performance of the duties of a director.
Any nominee should have sufficient time available to devote to
the affairs of Weyco Group in order to carry out the
responsibilities of a director.
To recommend a candidate, shareholders should write to the
Corporate Governance & Compensation Committee, Weyco
Group, Inc., P. O. Box 1188, Milwaukee, WI 53201,
via certified mail. The written recommendation should include
the candidates name and address, a brief biographical
description and statement of qualifications of the candidate and
the candidates signed consent to be named in the proxy
statement and to serve as a director if elected.
To be considered by the Committee for nomination and inclusion
in the Companys proxy statement, the Committee must
receive shareholder recommendations for directors no later than
October 15 of the year prior to the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders.
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Robert Feitler, Chairman
Leonard J. Goldstein
Cory L. Nettles
Frederick P. Stratton, Jr.
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reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements for the
year ended December 31, 2005 with the Companys
management;
discussed with Deloitte & Touche LLP, the
Companys independent registered public accounting firm,
those matters required to be discussed by SAS 61, as amended
(Codification of Statements on Auditing Standards, AU
§380); and
received the written disclosure and the letter from
Deloitte & Touche LLP required by Independence
Standards Board Statement No. 1 (Independence Discussions
with Audit Committee) and has discussed with Deloitte &
Touche LLP, its independence.
2005 | 2004 | ||||||||
Audit Fees(a)
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$ | 178,700 | $ | 192,148 | |||||
Audit-Related Fees(b)
|
$ | 12,000 | $ | 12,000 | |||||
Tax Fees(c)
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$ | 8,730 | $ | 9,445 | |||||
All Other Fees
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0 | 0 | |||||||
Total
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$ | 199,430 | $ | 213,593 |
(a) | Audit fees consisted of fees for professional services performed by Deloitte & Touche LLP for the audit of the Companys financial statements and review of financial statements included in the Companys Form 10-Q filings and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory or regulatory filings or engagements. These fees also include Deloitte & Touche LLPs audit of the Companys internal controls and managements assessment thereon in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. | |
(b) | Audit-related fees consisted of the audit of certain employee benefit plans. | |
(c) | Tax fees consisted of fees for professional services performed by Deloitte & Touche LLP with respect to tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. |
Frederick P. Stratton, Jr., Chairman | |
Robert Feitler | |
Leonard J. Goldstein | |
Cory L. Nettles |
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Long Term Compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual Compensation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards | Payouts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annual | Restricted | Options/ | LTIP | All Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name and Principal | Compensation | Stock | SARs | Payouts | Compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Year | Salary($) | Bonus($) | ($)(1) | Awards($) | (#)(2)(3) | ($) | ($)(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thomas W.
Florsheim, Jr.
|
2005 | 482,000 | 60,000 | | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chairman and Chief
|
2004 | 459,000 | 150,000 | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Officer
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2003 | 437,000 | 60,000 | | | 37,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
John W. Florsheim
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2005 | 414,500 | 60,000 | | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
President, Chief Operating
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2004 | 379,500 | 150,000 | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Officer and Assistant
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2003 | 345,000 | 60,000 | | | 37,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secretary
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Peter S. Grossman
|
2005 | 284,500 | 37,500 | | | 12,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior Vice President
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2004 | 274,500 | 75,000 | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2003 | 264,500 | 30,000 | | | 18,000 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
John F. Wittkowske
|
2005 | 279,000 | 50,000 | | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior Vice President, | 2004 | 265,000 | 125,000 | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer, | 2003 | 252,000 | 50,000 | | | 37,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
and Secretary |
(1) | Other compensation to the named individuals did not exceed the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of salary. |
(2) | Options to acquire shares of Common Stock. |
(3) | The Company has granted no stock appreciation rights. |
Individual Grants | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Potential Realizable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of | % of Total | Value at Assumed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities | Options/ | Annual Rates of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Underlying | SARs | Stock Price | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options/ | Granted to | Exercise or | Appreciation for | |||||||||||||||||||||
SARs | Employees | Base Price | Option Term | |||||||||||||||||||||
Granted | in Fiscal | ($/Sh) | Expiration | |||||||||||||||||||||
Name | (#)(1) | Year | (1) | Date | 5%($) | 10%($) | ||||||||||||||||||
Thomas W.
Florsheim, Jr.
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5,042 | 2 | 19.83 | 4/26/2010 | 27,623 | 61,041 | ||||||||||||||||||
19,958 | 10 | 18.03 | 4/26/2015 | 226,303 | 573,497 | |||||||||||||||||||
John W. Florsheim
|
5,042 | 2 | 19.83 | 4/26/2010 | 27,623 | 61,041 | ||||||||||||||||||
19,958 | 10 | 18.03 | 4/26/2015 | 226,303 | 573,497 | |||||||||||||||||||
Peter S. Grossman
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12,500 | 6 | 18.03 | 4/26/2015 | 141,737 | 359,189 | ||||||||||||||||||
John F. Wittkowske
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25,000 | 12 | 18.03 | 4/26/2015 | 283,474 | 718,379 |
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Number of Securities | Value of Unexercised | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Underlying Unexercised | In-the-Money | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Options/SARs | Options/SARs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquired | Value | At FY-End (#) | At FY-End ($)(2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
On Exercise | Realized | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Name | (#) | ($)(1) | Exercisable | Unexercisable | Exercisable | Unexercisable | ||||||||||||||||||
Thomas W.
Florsheim, Jr.
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10,694 | 109,025 | 256,018 | | 2,332,906 | | ||||||||||||||||||
John W. Florsheim
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10,694 | 135,333 | 256,018 | | 2,332,906 | | ||||||||||||||||||
Peter S. Grossman
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33,000 | 477,210 | 111,500 | | 920,340 | | ||||||||||||||||||
John F. Wittkowske
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22,500 | 385,763 | 257,500 | | 2,236,313 | |
(1) | Value is calculated based on the difference between the option exercise price and the closing market price of the Common Stock on the date of exercise multiplied by the number of shares to which the exercise relates. |
(2) | The fair market value of the Companys Common Stock at December 31, 2005 was $19.44 (average of high ($19.78) and low ($19.10) trade). Value was calculated on the basis of the difference between the option exercise price and $19.44 multiplied by the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the option. |
(a) | (b) | (c) | ||||||||||
Number of Securities | ||||||||||||
remaining available | ||||||||||||
Number of securities | Weighted-average | for issuance under | ||||||||||
be issued upon | exercise price of | equity compensation | ||||||||||
exercise of | outstanding | plans (excluding | ||||||||||
outstanding options, | options, warrants | securities reflected in | ||||||||||
Plan Category | warrants and rights | and rights | column (a)) | |||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved
by security holders
|
1,537,048 | $ | 11.44 | 798,750 | ||||||||
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders
|
| N/A | | |||||||||
Total
|
1,537,048 | $ | 11.44 | 798,750 |
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Years of Service | ||||||||||||||||||
Highest Five Year | ||||||||||||||||||
Average Earnings | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | ||||||||||||||
$100,000 | $13,000 | $19,000 | $26,000 | $32,000 | ||||||||||||||
150,000 | 21,000 | 31,000 | 42,000 | 52,000 | ||||||||||||||
200,000 | 29,000 | 43,000 | 58,000 | 72,000 | ||||||||||||||
250,000 | 37,000 | 55,000 | 74,000 | 92,000 | ||||||||||||||
300,000 | 45,000 | 67,000 | 90,000 | 112,000 | ||||||||||||||
350,000 | 53,000 | 79,000 | 106,000 | 132,000 | ||||||||||||||
400,000 | 61,000 | 91,000 | 122,000 | 152,000 | ||||||||||||||
450,000 | 69,000 | 103,000 | 138,000 | 172,000 | ||||||||||||||
500,000 | 77,000 | 115,000 | 154,000 | 192,000 |
Years of Service | ||||||||||||||||||
Highest Five Year | ||||||||||||||||||
Average Earnings | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | ||||||||||||||
$100,000 | $16,000 | $23,000 | $31,000 | $39,000 | ||||||||||||||
150,000 | 24,000 | 35,000 | 47,000 | 59,000 | ||||||||||||||
200,000 | 32,000 | 48,000 | 63,000 | 79,000 | ||||||||||||||
250,000 | 40,000 | 59,000 | 79,000 | 99,000 | ||||||||||||||
300,000 | 48,000 | 71,000 | 95,000 | 119,000 | ||||||||||||||
350,000 | 56,000 | 84,000 | 111,000 | 139,000 | ||||||||||||||
400,000 | 64,000 | 95,000 | 127,000 | 159,000 | ||||||||||||||
450,000 | 72,000 | 107,000 | 143,000 | 179,000 | ||||||||||||||
500,000 | 80,000 | 120,000 | 159,000 | 199,000 |
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(1)
more than 25% of the voting power of the outstanding stock of
the Company is directly or indirectly controlled by a person or
group of persons other than the members of the family of Thomas
W. Florsheim and their descendents or trusts;
(2)
the Company consolidates or merges with another corporation or
entity which is not a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
unless such consolidation or merger is approved by the Board of
Directors when the majority of the Directors are persons who
have been nominated by the Board of Directors or the Florsheims;
(3)
all or substantially all of the operating assets of the Company
have been sold;
(4)
the majority of the existing members of the Board of Directors
have been replaced by persons not nominated by the Board of
Directors or the Florsheims; or
(5)
Section 2 of Article III of the Companys Bylaws
is amended to enlarge the number of directors of the Company if
the change was not supported by the existing Board of Directors
or the Florsheims.
2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weyco Group, Inc.
|
105 | 140 | 215 | 281 | 250 | |||||||||||||||||||
NASDAQ Non-Financial Index
Stock Index
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76 | 50 | 76 | 82 | 84 | |||||||||||||||||||
Russell 3000 - Shoes
Peer Group Index
|
93 | 82 | 128 | 168 | 171 | |||||||||||||||||||
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March 13, 2006
JOHN F. WITTKOWSKE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Secretary
A-1
1.
Consider candidates submitted by directors, employees or
shareholders, or otherwise identified by the Committee, for
possible nomination to the Board. Review the qualifications of
and recommend to the full Board nominees for directors to be
submitted to shareholders for election at each annual meeting of
shareholders and nominees for election by the Board to fill
vacancies and newly created directorships.
2.
Develop and recommend to the full Board guidelines and criteria
to determine the qualifications and effectiveness of directors.
3.
Annually evaluate the compensation (and performance relative to
compensation) of the Chief Executive Officer and the
Companys other executive officers, and determine the
amounts and elements of total compensation to them consistent
with the Companys corporate goals and objectives and in
compliance with NASDAQ requirements for compensation committees.
Communicate in the annual Compensation Committee Report to
shareholders regarding these matters as required by SEC rules.
A-2
4.
Periodically evaluate the terms and administration of the
Companys annual and long-term compensation and incentive
plans to assure that they are structured and administered in a
manner consistent with the Companys goals and objectives.
Approve the adoption or modification of any equity-related plans
and determine when it is necessary or desirable to submit these
matters to the full Board and/or to the Companys
shareholders. Authorize stock option grants to executives and
key employees, including the option exercise prices and vesting
schedules.
5.
Periodically evaluate the compensation of directors, including
for service on Board committees and taking into account the
compensation of directors at other comparable companies. Make
recommendations to the full Board regarding any adjustments in
director compensation that the Committee considers appropriate.
6.
Review and recommend committees and committee structure for the
Board, including committee assignments of directors.
7.
Recommend performance criteria for the Board and review the
procedures, the effectiveness and the performance of the Board
as a whole, the individual directors and the Board committees,
including the performance of the Committee itself.
8.
Review potential conflicts of interest and related party
transactions involving directors or executive officers of the
Company on an ongoing basis and approve related-party
transactions in advance, when appropriate.
9.
Review and recommend corporate governance guidelines, practices
and policies of the Company.
B-1
1.
Review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter annually and
recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval.
2.
Review the Companys annual audited financial statements
with management and independent auditors prior to filing or
distribution. The review shall include major issues regarding
accounting and auditing principles and practices as well as the
adequacy of internal controls that could significantly affect
the Companys financial statements.
3.
Review an analysis prepared by management and the independent
auditor of significant financial reporting issues and judgments
made in connection with the preparation of the Companys
financial statements.
4.
Review with management and independent auditor the
Companys quarterly financial statements prior to the
filing of its
Form 10-Q. At a
minimum, the Audit Committee Chairman must participate in these
reviews.
5.
Meeting periodically with management to review the
Companys major financial risk exposures and the steps
management has taken to monitor and control such exposures.
6.
Review major changes to the Companys auditing and
accounting principles and practices as suggested by the
independent auditor or management.
7.
Recommend to the Board the appointment of the independent
auditors, who are ultimately accountable to the Audit Committee
and the Board.
8.
Approve in advance the audit and permitted non-audit services to
be provided by, and the fees to be paid to the independent
auditor, subject to the deminimus exceptions to pre-approval
permitted by the rules of the SEC and Nasdaq for non-audit
services.
9.
Receive periodic reports from the independent auditor regarding
the auditors independence, discuss such reports with the
auditor, and if so determined by the Audit Committee, recommend
that the Board take appropriate action to satisfy itself of the
independence of the auditor.
10.
Evaluate together with the Board the performance of the
independent auditor and, if so determined by the Audit
Committee, replace the independent auditor.
11.
Meet with the independent auditor prior to the audit to review
the planning and staffing of the audit.
12.
Obtain from the independent auditor assurance that
Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 has not
been implicated.
13.
Discuss with the independent auditor the matters required to be
discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61
relating to the conduct of the audit.
B-2
14.
Review with the independent auditor any problems or difficulties
the auditor may have encountered and any management letter
provided by the auditor and the Companys response to that
letter. Such review should include any difficulties encountered
in the course of the audit work, including any restrictions on
the scope of activities or access of required information.
15.
On at least an annual basis, meet privately with the independent
public accountants to discuss any pertinent matters that they
feel should be discussed, including quality of management,
financial and accounting personnel, or determine if any
restrictions have been placed by management on the scope of
their examination, and assure the auditors of the
Committees availability for additional private discussions
if they feel them necessary.
16.
Review and approve the report required by the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission to be included in the
Companys annual proxy statement.
17.
Review with the Companys General Counsel legal matters
that may have a material impact on the financial statements, the
Companys compliance policies and any material reports or
inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies.
18.
Meet at least annually with the chief financial officer and the
independent auditor in separate executive sessions.
19.
Establish, review and maintain appropriate procedures for
handling complaints and concerns regarding accounting or
auditing matters as required by law.
1. Election of Directors for their respective terms: | |||||||||||
NOMINEES: | |||||||||||
o | FOR ALL NOMINEES | ¡ | John W. Florsheim | ||||||||
¡ | Cory L. Nettles | ||||||||||
o | WITHHOLD AUTHORITY | ¡ | Frederick P. Stratton, Jr. | ||||||||
FOR ALL NOMINEES | |||||||||||
o | FOR ALL EXCEPT | ||||||||||
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INSTRUCTION: | To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark FOR ALL EXCEPT and fill in the circle next to each nominee you wish to withhold, as shown here: l | ||||||||||
To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | o | ||||||||||
Signature of Shareholder
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Date: | Signature of Shareholder | Date: |
Note: | Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. | |||||
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1. Election of Directors for their respective terms: | |||||||||||
NOMINEES: | |||||||||||
o | FOR ALL NOMINEES | ¡ | John W. Florsheim | ||||||||
¡ | Cory L. Nettles | ||||||||||
o | WITHHOLD AUTHORITY | ¡ | Frederick P. Stratton, Jr. | ||||||||
FOR ALL NOMINEES | |||||||||||
o | FOR ALL EXCEPT | ||||||||||
(See instructions below) | |||||||||||
INSTRUCTION: | To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark FOR ALL EXCEPT and fill in the circle next to each nominee you wish to withhold, as shown here: l | ||||||||||
To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | o | ||||||||||
FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN | ||||
The shares represented by this proxy will be voted
for Proposal 1 if no instruction to the contrary is
indicated or if no direction is given.
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Date: | Signature of Shareholder | Date: |
Note: | Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. | |||||
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