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1000 Cody Road
April 18, 2003
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Integrity Media, Inc., which will be held at the Adams Mark Hotel, 64 South Water Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, on Friday, May 23, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
We look forward to your attendance at the Annual Meeting so that you can vote your shares in person and become better acquainted with the members of Integritys Board of Directors and management team. Each of the items of business which will be considered and voted upon this year is explained in the accompanying Proxy Statement. Even if you are planning to attend the Annual Meeting, please complete the enclosed proxy card and return it in the enclosed envelope so that your shares may be voted. You will still be able to vote your shares in person if you attend the Annual Meeting.
If you have any questions about the Proxy Statement or the 2002 Annual Report, please contact Donald S. Ellington, Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, at (251) 633-9000.
Sincerely, | |
P. MICHAEL COLEMAN | |
Chairman, President and | |
Chief Executive Officer |
INTEGRITY MEDIA, INC.
NOTICE TO THE HOLDERS OF CLASS A AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK
Notice is hereby given to the holders of the $.01 par value per share Class A common stock and the $.01 par value per share Class B common stock of Integrity Media, Inc. (Integrity) that the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) will be held at the Adams Mark Hotel, 64 South Water Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, on Friday, May 23, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., local time, to consider and vote upon the following proposals:
(i) To elect six directors to serve until the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders;
(ii) To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003; and
(iii) To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.
Only those stockholders of record at the close of business on March 24, 2003, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be maintained at Integritys headquarters at 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695 prior to the Annual Meeting, and will also be available at the Annual Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors, | |
DONALD S. ELLINGTON | |
Senior Vice President of | |
Finance and Administration |
April 18, 2003
WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED BUSINESS REPLY ENVELOPE. IF YOU ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING YOU MAY, IF YOU WISH, WITHDRAW YOUR PROXY AND VOTE YOUR SHARES IN PERSON.
INTEGRITY MEDIA, INC.
April 18, 2003
Proxy Statement
INTRODUCTION
This Proxy Statement is being furnished to holders of the $.01 par value per share Class A common stock (Class A Common Stock) of Integrity Media, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Integrity), in connection with the solicitation of proxies by Integritys Board of Directors for use at the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held at 2:00 p.m., local time, at the Adams Mark Hotel, 64 South Water Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, on Friday, May 23, 2003, and at any adjournments thereof (the Annual Meeting).
The Annual Meeting will be held to consider and vote upon the following proposals: (i) to elect six directors to serve until the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified; (ii) to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003; and (iii) to transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.
Integritys mailing address and the location of its principal executive offices is 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695. This Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy card are first being mailed to stockholders of Integrity on or about April 18, 2003.
Stockholders Entitled to Vote
Only stockholders of record of Integrity at the close of business on March 24, 2003 will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. On the record date, there were 2,364,783 shares of the Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding held by approximately 113 holders of record with approximately 1,500 beneficial owners. In addition, there were 3,385,000 shares of Integritys $.01 par value per share Class B common stock (Class B Common Stock) issued and outstanding held by three (3) holders of record. Integritys stock transfer books will not be closed in connection with the Annual Meeting and shares may be transferred subsequent to the record date. However, all votes must be cast in the names of stockholders of record as of the record date.
Pursuant to Integritys Certificate of Incorporation, holders of record of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share, and holders of record of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share, on any matter that may properly come before the Annual Meeting. All actions submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting will be voted on by the holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock voting together as a single class.
Quorum and Voting Requirements
Pursuant to Integritys Bylaws, the holders of shares of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock entitled to cast a majority of the votes on the matters at issue at the Annual
Proposal I, the election of six directors, requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors, voting together as a single class, provided a quorum is present. Stockholders may (1) vote for all six nominees, (2) withhold authority to vote for all such nominees, or (3) withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee or nominees but vote for all other nominees. Because directors are elected by a plurality, withholding authority to vote with respect to one or more nominees will have no effect on the outcome of the election of directors.
Proposal II, the ratification of selection of auditors, requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter, provided a quorum is present. Stockholders may (1) vote for, (2) vote against, or (3) abstain from voting on the proposal. An abstention will have the same effect as a vote against the ratification of selection of auditors.
Proxies
The proxy card accompanying this Proxy Statement is for use at the Annual Meeting if a stockholder is unable to attend or is able to attend but does not wish to vote in person. Stockholders should specify their choices with regard to each proposal on the enclosed proxy card. All properly executed and dated proxy cards delivered by stockholders to Integrity in time to be voted at the Annual Meeting and not revoked will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the instructions given thereon. If no specific instructions are given, the shares represented by a signed and dated proxy card will be voted (i) for the election of all director nominees and (ii) for ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003.
The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business to be presented for a vote of the stockholders at the Annual Meeting. As permitted by Rule 14a-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named as proxies on the proxy cards will have discretionary authority to vote in their judgment on any proposals presented by stockholders for consideration at the Annual Meeting that were submitted to Integrity after March 4, 2003, upon the election of any person as a director if a director nominee is unable to serve or for good cause will not serve, on matters incident to the conduct of the Annual Meeting and on any other matters enumerated in Rule 14a-4(c).
Revocation of Proxies
The giving of a proxy does not affect the stockholders right to vote in person should the stockholder attend the Annual Meeting. Any stockholder that has given a proxy has the power to revoke it at any time before it is voted by giving written notice of revocation to Donald S. Ellington, Integritys Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, at 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695, by executing and delivering to Mr. Ellington a proxy card bearing a later date, or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting. However, a stockholder that holds shares in street name may not vote such shares in person at the Annual Meeting unless he brings with him a legal proxy from the stockholder of record. If a stockholder is not attending the Annual Meeting, any proxy card
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PROPOSAL I
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Integritys Bylaws provide that its Board of Directors shall consist of not less than three, nor more than twelve, individuals, with the exact number of directors determined by a resolution of the Board of Directors. Pursuant to Integritys Bylaws, its Board of Directors has set the number of directors at six and has nominated the following individuals for election as directors:
P. Michael Coleman
Each director will be elected to serve for a one-year term ending at the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal. The persons designated as proxies intend to vote the shares represented thereby in favor of the election to the Board of Directors of the nominees whose names appear above, unless either authority to vote for any or all of the nominees is withheld or such proxy has previously been revoked. Each nominee has consented to being named in this Proxy Statement and to serve if elected. All nominees are currently directors of Integrity. In the event that a nominee is unable to serve (which is not anticipated), the persons designated as proxies will cast votes for the remaining nominees and for such other person as they may select. Integrity anticipates that stockholders of Integrity who are members of management will vote for the election of the nominees.
The Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR the nominees for election as directors. If a choice is specified on the proxy by the stockholder, the shares will be voted as specified. If no specification is made, the shares will be voted FOR the nominees. The affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors, voting together as a single class, provided a quorum is present, is required for the election of the nominees.
Certain Information Concerning Nominees
The following table sets forth the names of the nominees for election as directors, their ages, the year in which they were first elected as members of Integritys Board of Directors, their positions with Integrity, their principal occupations and employers for at least the last five years, and any other directorships held by them in certain other companies. For information concerning the directors membership on committees of the Board of Directors, see Meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees below. For information concerning directors ownership of shares of Integritys common stock, see Beneficial Owners of More Than Five Percent of Integritys Common Stock; Shares Held by Directors and Executive Officers below.
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Name and Year First | Positions with Integrity, Principal Occupations During at | |||||
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P. Michael Coleman
(1987) |
49 | Mr. Coleman co-founded Integrity in 1987 when he and a partner purchased the music operations of Integrity Communications, Inc. from Charles Simpson Ministries, Inc. He has served as Chairman, President and the Chief Executive Officer of Integrity since 1987. In his capacity, Mr. Coleman oversees the company and the senior manager of the Music division, Book division, Finance and Administration, Legal Affairs, and the Direct to Customer division. Prior to 1987, Mr. Coleman served as president of several different organizations in the Christian communications industry. In December 1999, Mr. Coleman earned a Master of Business Administration degree for global executives from Duke University. | ||||
Jean C. Coleman
(1993) |
56 | Mrs. Coleman has extensive experience in Christian ministry, speaks regularly to Christian womens groups and is the wife of P. Michael Coleman. | ||||
William A. Jolly
(2001) |
48 | Mr. Jolly has been a partner of Fine Equities, Inc. since 1996. Fine Equities, Inc. is a boutique investment bank that specializes in financing consumer product, biotech and medical device companies, investment advisory services and corporate restructurings. From 1994-1996 Mr. Jolly was the Vice President of Worldwide Consumer Products Asia-Pacific Region for Scott Worldwide, Inc. Prior to working with Scott Worldwide, Inc., Mr. Jolly worked for Procter & Gamble, most recently as the President Director of its operations in Indonesia. Mr. Jolly received a Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina and graduated from Duke University with a Bachelors Degree in Management Sciences and French Literature. | ||||
Charles V. Simpson
(1987) |
65 | Reverend Simpson is the retired Senior Pastor of the Covenant Church of Mobile, where he previously served from 1973 to 1987 and then from 1992 to 1999. Reverend Simpson is Chairman of Charles Simpson Ministries, which publishes Christian Conquest magazine, The Covenant and the Kingdom Curriculum and a monthly pastoral letter. | ||||
Heeth Varnedoe III
(1993) |
66 | Mr. Varnedoe was President and Chief Operating Officer from 1986 to 1997 of Flowers Industries Inc., a publicly-traded company which produces bread and other baked products. Mr. Varnedoe retired from Flowers Industries in 1997. | ||||
Jimmy M. Woodward
(1999) |
42 | Mr. Woodward currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Flowers Foods Inc. and has held that position since March 26, 2001. Prior thereto, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Flowers Industries since 1997. Mr. Woodward joined Flowers Industries in 1985 as Tax Accounting Manager and served as Assistant Treasurer from 1990 to 1997. Mr. Woodward is a former director of Keebler Foods Company. |
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Meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees
Board of Directors. The property, affairs and business of Integrity are under the general management of its Board of Directors as provided by the laws of Delaware and the Bylaws. The Board of Directors held six meetings during 2002. Each director attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors on which he or she served. Integrity has standing Audit and Compensation Committees of its Board of Directors. Integrity does not have a standing Nominating Committee of its Board of Directors.
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is currently composed of three members who are independent within the meaning of the NASD listing standards and who are otherwise qualified to serve on the Audit Committee under those standards. The members of the Audit Committee are Jimmy M. Woodward (Chairman), Heeth Varnedoe III and William A. Jolly.
The Audit Committee oversees managements conduct of the financial reporting process, the system of financial and administrative controls and the annual independent audit of Integritys financial statements. In addition, the Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding Integritys employment of independent auditors, reviews the independence of such auditors, approves the scope of the annual activities of the independent auditors and reviews audit results. The Audit Committee held four meetings during 2002. The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. See also Audit Committee Report below.
Compensation Committee. The members of the Compensation Committee are Heeth Varnedoe III (Chairman), Jimmy M. Woodward and William A. Jolly. The function of the Compensation Committee is to review and approve the compensation of executive officers and establish targets and incentive awards under Integritys incentive compensation plans. The Compensation Committee held three meetings during 2002.
Compensation of Directors
Integrity pays an annual retainer of $12,000 (or $1,000 per month), plus $1,000 for each Board meeting attended and $500 for each Committee meeting attended by its directors who are not employees of Integrity, former employees of Integrity or members of the immediate family of a current or former employee of Integrity. Integrity also reimburses the directors for travel expenses incurred in connection with their activities on behalf of Integrity.
Pursuant to the Integrity Incorporated 2002 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors (the Director Plan), each director (other than employees, former employees or immediate family members of current or former employees) automatically receives, on the day of each annual meeting of stockholders, a grant of options to purchase 5,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. Such options have an exercise price equal to 100% of the fair market value of the Class A Common Stock at the date of grant of the option.
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Dated March 24, 2003
The Audit Committee is currently composed of three directors who are independent within the meaning of the NASD listing standards and who are otherwise qualified to serve on the Audit Committee under those standards.
Integritys management is responsible for the companys internal controls and financial reporting process. Integritys independent accountants are responsible for performing an independent audit of Integritys consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
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In this context, the Audit Committee has met and held discussions with management and the independent auditors. In particular,
(1) | the Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed Integritys audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 with management and Integritys independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; | |
(2) | the Audit Committee has discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, Communications with Audit Committees, as amended; and | |
(3) | the Audit Committee received written disclosures from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding their independence in a form required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence Discussions with Audit Committees, as amended, and discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP their independence. |
The Audit Committee has also considered whether the provision of services by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP not related to the audit of Integritys financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 or the review of Integritys interim financial statements included in Integritys Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2002 is compatible with maintaining PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPs independence.
Based on such review and discussion, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that Integritys audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002 be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
Audit Committee
Beneficial Owners of More Than Five Percent of Integritys Common Stock; Shares Held by Directors and Executive Officers
On December 31, 2002, there were 2,364,783 shares of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding and 3,385,000 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding. The percentages shown in the following table are based on the total number of shares of Integritys Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding as of that date.
Based solely upon information made available to Integrity and except where noted, the following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of December 31, 2002, by (i) each person who is known by Integrity to beneficially own more than five percent of either Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock; (ii) each nominee for director of Integrity; (iii) each of the Named
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Financial & Investment
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362,574 | 15.3 | % | | | 6.3 | % | |||||||||||||
Management Group, Ltd.(3) 417 St. Joseph Street P.O. Box 40 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 |
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The Coleman Limited
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The Coleman Charitable
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55,000 | 2.3 | | | 1.0 | |||||||||||||||
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P. Michael Coleman(6)
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55,100 | 2.3 | 3,385,000 | 100.0 | % | 59.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Jean C. Coleman(7)
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55,100 | 2.3 | 3,385,000 | 100.0 | % | 59.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Jimmy M. Woodward(8)
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9,000 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
Charles V. Simpson(9)
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5,500 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
Heeth Varnedoe III(10)
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10,500 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
Jerry W. Weimer(11)
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183,000 | 7.7 | % | | | 3.2 | % | |||||||||||||
Donald J. Moen(12)
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78,234 | 3.3 | % | | | 1.4 | % | |||||||||||||
Daniel D. McGuffey(13)
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46,000 | 1.9 | % | | | * | ||||||||||||||
Keith J. Manwaring(14)
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20,100 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
Chris E. Thomason(15)
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14,400 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
Robert E. Rist(16)
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26,297 | 1.1 | % | | | * | ||||||||||||||
Donald S. Ellington(17)
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8,000 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
William A. Jolly(18)
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6,000 | * | | | * | |||||||||||||||
All executive officers and | 462,131 | 19.5 | % | 3,385,000 | 100.0 | % | 66.9 | % | ||||||||||||
directors as a group (13 persons)(19) |
* | Less than 1%. |
(1) | Except as indicated, the address of each executive officer and director is 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695. |
(2) | Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act. A person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares of common stock if such person has or shares voting or investment power with respect to such common stock, or has the right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within 60 days. As used herein, voting power is the power to vote or direct the voting of shares and investment power is the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. |
(3) | Based on information from a Schedule 13G dated September 30, 2002. Financial & Investment and Management Group has sole voting and dispositive power over 362,574 shares owned by its investment advisory clients. The address for Financial & Investment Management Group is 417 St. Joseph Street, P.O. Box 40, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. |
(4) | P. Michael Coleman is the General Partner of the Coleman Limited Partnership and has sole voting and dispositive power over 223,021 shares of Class B Common Stock. |
(5) | Includes 55,000 shares held by The Coleman Charitable Foundation over which Mr. Coleman as Chairman has shared voting and dispositive power. |
(6) | Includes 100 shares of Class A Common Stock and 2,953,346 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Mr. Coleman, 55,000 shares of Class A Common Stock owned by the Coleman Charitable Foundation, 208,633 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Mrs. Coleman, and 223,021 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by the Coleman Limited Partnership. |
(7) | Includes 208,633 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Mrs. Coleman, 100 shares of Class A Common Stock and 2,953,346 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by Mr. Coleman, 55,000 shares of Class A Common Stock owned by the Coleman Charitable Foundation, and 223,021 shares of Class B Common Stock owned by the Coleman Limited Partnership. |
(8) | Includes options to purchase 8,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(9) | Includes options to purchase 5,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(10) | Includes options to purchase 6,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
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(11) | Includes options to purchase 180,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, 160,000 of which are immediately exercisable and 20,000 of which are exercisable beginning in February 2003. |
(12) | Includes options to purchase 70,834 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(13) | Includes options to purchase 46,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(14) | Includes options to purchase 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(15) | Includes options to purchase 14,400 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(16) | Includes options to purchase 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(17) | Includes options to purchase 8,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(18) | Includes options to purchase 6,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, which are immediately exercisable. |
(19) | Includes options to purchase 384,234 shares of Class A Common Stock, 364,234 of which are immediately exercisable and 20,000 of which are exercisable beginning in February 2003. |
Executive Officers of Integrity
Except for Mr. Coleman, who serves as Integritys Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and who is discussed above, the following table sets forth the names of the executive officers of Integrity, their ages, their positions with Integrity and their principal occupations and employers for at least the last five years. For information concerning executive officers ownership of common stock, see Beneficial Owners of More Than Five Percent of Integritys Common Stock; Shares Held by Directors and Executive Officers.
Positions with Integrity and Principal | ||||||
Name | Age | Occupations During at Least the Past Five Years | ||||
Jerry W. Weimer Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | 55 | Mr. Weimer joined Integrity in March 1996 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Weimers previous experience includes more than 20 years in the music industry. From 1992 to 1996, he held the position of Executive Vice President of Word, Inc., the former Christian music division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., and prior to 1991 he was President of the Gaither Management Group, which is involved in Christian music publishing. In December 2001, Mr. Weimer was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Integrity Music, Inc., the music division of Integrity. In this role, Mr. Weimer oversees the operations of the music division, which includes M2 Communications, LLC. He continues to be Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the parent company, Integrity Media, Inc. | ||||
Donald S. Ellington Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration | 47 | Mr. Ellington joined Integrity in May 2000 as Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration and its chief financial officer. Mr. Ellingtons responsibilities include management of the accounting department and all aspects of internal and external financial reporting. He is also responsible for the administrative functions of Integrity, including risk management and human resources. Additionally, he is responsible for certain operational areas of Integrity, among them information technology, inventory management and distribution center. From August 1998 to May 2000, Mr. Ellington was the Chief Operating Officer for Ray Wallace and Associates, and from August 1994 to August 1998, he was Corporate Controller for Bio-Lab, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Lakes Chemical Corporation. |
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Positions with Integrity and Principal | ||||||
Name | Age | Occupations During at Least the Past Five Years | ||||
Donald J. Moen Executive Vice President and Creative Director | 52 | Mr. Moen joined Integrity as Creative/Product Director in February 1988 and is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer. In this position, Mr. Moen provides creative direction and oversight to the music product creation process. Also, as an artist and songwriter, Mr. Moen has completed numerous recordings for Integrity and has been a worship leader for the Hosanna! Music series. In 1994, Integritys musical God With Us, for which Mr. Moen was the key creative director, won a Dove Award for best musical. In 1993, he was a Dove Award nominee for his recording Worship with Don Moen, and in 1992, he was a nominee for his song God Will Make a Way. | ||||
Keith J. Manwaring Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Integrity International Group | 56 | Mr. Manwaring joined Integrity in November 1990 as the Managing Director of Integritys Australian subsidiary. In February 1992, Mr. Manwaring transferred to Integritys headquarters in Mobile, Alabama where he assumed the position of Vice President, International, Church Resources and Special Sales. In September 1995, certain areas of Integrity were restructured and Mr. Manwaring became solely responsible for international sales as Senior Vice President, International. In December 1996, Mr. Manwarings title was changed to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Integrity International Group to reflect his management responsibilities for all international activities including oversight of all of Integritys international subsidiaries. | ||||
Daniel D. McGuffey Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer | 49 | Mr. McGuffey joined Integrity in January 1997 as Senior Vice President, General Manager of the Integrity Label Group. In August 1999, Mr. McGuffey was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for all North American consumer sales and marketing. In January 2003, Mr. McGuffeys role as Chief Marketing Officer was expanded to include responsibility for global branding strategies and marketing for all of Integritys product divisions. Prior to joining Integrity, Mr. McGuffey was Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Star Song Communications, a Christian music publisher, from 1992 to December 1996, where he was instrumental in the marketing and sales development of over 30 artists and labels. He also held the position of Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Reunion Records from 1991 to 1992 and began his career in the music industry in 1980 with the Sparrow Corporation, a Christian music publisher, where he served as Vice President, Sales, from 1986 through 1991. |
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Positions with Integrity and Principal | ||||||
Name | Age | Occupations During at Least the Past Five Years | ||||
Chris E. Thomason Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Integrity Label Group | 40 | Mr. Thomason joined Integrity in 1992 as an Assistant Manager of Song Development. He then moved to Assistant Artists and Repertoire (A&R) Manager and then to Director of A&R. He was promoted to Vice President of Creative in 1997. In January 2001, he was promoted to Senior Vice President of the Creative Group. In January 2003, he was promoted to his current position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Integrity Label Group, where he oversees product development, song development, studios, music production and A&R functions for this group. CBA Trade sales and marketing functions also report to Mr. Thomason. Prior to joining Integrity, Mr. Thomason was employed by Gold Mine Studios and co-owned Duckworth Studios. | ||||
Robert G. Rist Senior Vice President, General Manager Integrity Direct, LLC |
56 | Mr. Rist joined Integrity on March 31, 1997, as Vice President, Church Resources. In January 2001, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Church Resources and Music Publishing. In January 2003, he was promoted to his current position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Integrity Direct, LLC. In his new capacity, Mr. Rist is responsible for all direct-to-consumer functions, including continuity clubs, Internet and church sales. Prior to joining Integrity, Mr. Rist served as President of Warner Press in Anderson, Indiana, for seven years and prior to that for 14 years in various positions at Alexandria House, Inc., a music distribution company in Alexandria, Indiana. | ||||
Byron Williamson President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrity Publishers, Inc., Integritys book- publishing subsidiary | 57 | Mr. Williamson joined Integrity on June 1, 2001 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrity Publishers, Inc., a subsidiary created by Integrity for the purpose of developing and publishing Christian books. Prior to joining Integrity, Mr. Williamson held various key positions in the Christian publishing industry. From 1989 to 1998, he led Word Publishing, becoming its President in 1992 when it was acquired by Thomas Nelson, Inc. From 1995 until 1998, he served as President of the newly consolidated Thomas Nelson/Word Publishing, which had become the tenth-largest general trade publisher in the United States. From 1977 to 1988 he was employed by Sweet/Worthy Publishing, where he was named President in 1985. Word, Inc. acquired this Ft. Worth-based publisher of educational and training materials, childrens books and commercially successful Bible translations in late 1988. |
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Positions with Integrity and Principal | ||||||
Name | Age | Occupations During at Least the Past Five Years | ||||
Joseph Paul Senior Vice President and Publisher of Integrity Publishers, Inc., Integritys book- publishing subsidiary |
57 | Mr. Paul joined Integrity on July 21, 2001 as Senior Vice President and Publisher of Integritys book-publishing subsidiary, Integrity Publishers, Inc., where he heads the acquisition and editorial development of all book products. He is a highly respected editor and product development expert, with over 30 years of experience in the Christian publishing industry. Prior to joining Integrity, Mr. Paul was employed by Word Publishing in several key positions. In 1988 he was named Vice President and Associate Publisher, and in 1998 he was promoted to his most recent position with Word Publishing, Senior Vice President and Editor-In-Chief. In this position he worked closely with some of the most successful authors in the Christian publishing industry. | ||||
Robert Birkhead Senior Vice President of Marketing of Integrity Publishers, Inc., Integritys book- publishing subsidiary |
42 | Mr. Birkhead joined Integrity on September 24, 2001 as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Integrity Publishers, Inc., Integritys book- publishing subsidiary. He began his Christian publishing career in 1988 with Word Publishing as Director of Advertising. In 1991 he moved to Word Records where he applied his talents to advancing the careers of some of todays best-known Christian music artists. In 1996 he returned to the Christian publishing industry with Thomas Nelson and Word Publishing as Senior Vice President of Marketing, where he developed major marketing plans for numerous Christian authors including John Maxwell, John Eldredge and Max Lucado. He remained in this position until he joined Integrity in 2001. | ||||
David Howell Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations of Integrity Publishers, Inc., Integritys book publishing subsidiary |
46 | Mr. Howell joined Integrity on February 18, 2002 as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations for Integrity Publishers, Inc., Integritys book publishing subsidiary. In this capacity, Mr. Howell is responsible for the financial oversight of Integrity Publishers, Inc. and manages various third party providers of finance and operational support functions. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Howell worked for Eagle Communications, Inc., a publisher of Christian and inspirational gift books as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. From 1993 to 2000, he was Chief Financial Officer of Word Entertainment and remained with the company after its acquisition by Gaylord Entertainment in 1997. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Howell was Vice President of Finance at Thomas Nelson Publishers and played a key role in 1992 when Thomas Nelson acquired Word, Inc. He began his career in the international accounting firm of Ernst and Young, spending eleven years in various auditing and consulting capacities. |
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Executive Compensation
The following table presents certain summary information concerning compensation paid or accrued by Integrity for services rendered in all capacities during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002 for (i) the President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrity; and (ii) the four other most highly compensated executive officers of Integrity whose total salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 (determined as of December 31, 2002) (collectively, the Named Executive Officers).
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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P. Michael Coleman
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2002 | $ | 333,644 | | | | | $ | 4,871 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
Chairman, President and
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2001 | 322,361 | $ | 400,226 | | | | 4,043 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Chief Executive Officer
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2000 | 311,460 | | | | | 4,043 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jerry W. Weimer
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2002 | 255,104 | | | | | 7,622 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Vice President
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2001 | 241,552 | 253,303 | | | | 3,988 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
and Chief Operating Officer
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2000 | 223,266 | | | | | 3,635 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Donald J. Moen
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2002 | 176,752 | | | | | 8,843 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Vice President
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2001 | 170,775 | 124,446 | | | | 7,490 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
and Creative Director
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2000 | 165,039 | 13,760 | | 40,278 | $ | 35,360 | 7,439 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Daniel D. McGuffey
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2002 | 178,933 | 10,450 | | | | 26,224 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Senior Vice President
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2001 | 171,702 | 227,511 | $ | 377,000 | 50,000 | | 21,441 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||
and Chief Marketing Officer
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2000 | 161,709 | 106,255 | | | | 18,946 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Byron Williamson
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2002 | 255,104 | | | | | 9,255 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||
President and Chief
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2001 | 145,833 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Officer of
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Integrity Publishers, Inc.
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(1) | Comprised of payments made under Integritys 1995 Cash Incentive Plan. See Employment Arrangements Cash Incentive Plan. |
(2) | Comprised of payments made by Integrity on behalf of the officer for Personal Disability Insurance in the amount of $4,871, $4,043 and $4,043 in each of 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. |
(3) | Comprised of payments made by Integrity on behalf of the officer for Personal Disability Insurance in the amounts of $7,622, $3,988 and $3,635 in each of 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. |
(4) | Comprised of (i) contributions made by Integrity to Integritys 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing Plan in the amounts of $5,500, $5,250 and $5,250 in each of 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively and (ii) payments made by Integrity on behalf of the officer for Personal Disability Insurance in the amounts of $3,343, $2,240 and $2,189 in each of 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. |
(5) | Comprised of (i) contributions made by Integrity to Integritys 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing Plan in the amounts of $5,500, $5,250 and $5,250 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively; (ii) reimbursement by Integrity of living expenses in the amounts of $16,150, $13,914 and $11,706 in each of 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively; and (iii) payments made by Integrity on behalf of the officer for Personal Disability Insurance in the amount of $4,574, $2,277 and $1,990 in each of 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. |
(6) | Comprised of (i) a contribution made by Integrity to Integritys 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing Plan in the amount of $3,381 in 2002; and (ii) a payment made by Integrity on behalf of the officer for Personal Disability Insurance in the amount of $5,874 in 2002. |
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The following table sets forth information concerning the value as of December 31, 2002 of options to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Named Executive Officers. Integrity does not issue options to purchase shares of Class B Common Stock.
Fiscal Year-End Option Values
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Name | On Exercise(#) | Realized(1) | Exercisable/Unexercisable | Exercisable/Unexercisable | ||||||||||||
Jerry W. Weimer
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| | 160,000/40,000 | $ | 339,660/$53,200 | |||||||||||
Donald J. Moen
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5,000 | $ | 18,770 | 70,834/24,166 | $ | 113,515/$56,307 | ||||||||||
Daniel D. McGuffey
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| | 46,000/29,000 | $ | 119,857/$54,868 |
(1) | Based on the market price of the purchased shares on the exercise date less the option exercise price of $1.75 paid for such shares. |
(2) | Represents the fair market value of a share of Class A Common Stock as of December 31, 2002 of $5.08, less the option exercise price, multiplied by the total number of exercisable or unexercisable options. |
Employment Arrangements
Employment Agreements. Integrity has entered into an employment agreement (the Weimer Employment Agreement) with Mr. Weimer for the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The Weimer Employment Agreement provides Mr. Weimer with an initial annual base salary of $175,000. Mr. Weimers base salary was $255,104 in fiscal year 2002. Mr. Weimer is also eligible to receive cash bonuses under the executive cash bonus compensation system established from time to time by Integrity. The term of the Weimer Employment Agreement began on March 28, 1996 and continues until it is terminated for death, disability, for cause or upon mutual written agreement. The Weimer Employment Agreement also may be terminated after Mr. Weimer has been employed by Integrity for at least eighteen (18) months, upon six (6) months prior written notice of termination from Integrity to Mr. Weimer; however, Integrity, at its sole discretion, may elect to pay Mr. Weimer an amount equal to his salary for six (6) months in lieu of providing the above-mentioned notice. The Weimer Employment Agreement contains non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions and expressly incorporates the Change in Control Agreement agreed to and executed by Mr. Weimer and Integrity.
In addition, Integrity has entered into an employment agreement (the Moen Employment Agreement) with Mr. Moen for the position of Executive Vice President/Creative Director. The Moen Employment Agreement provides Mr. Moen with a non-refundable cash signing bonus of $25,000 and an initial annual base salary of $170,775. Mr. Moens annual base salary was $176,752 in fiscal year 2002. Mr. Moen is also eligible to receive cash bonuses under the executive cash bonus compensation system established from time to time by Integrity. The term of the Moen Employment Agreement began on October 1, 2001 and continues until October 1, 2004, unless it is earlier terminated for death, disability, for cause, or upon mutual written agreement. The Moen Employment Agreement contains non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions and expressly incorporates the 1995 Cash Incentive Plan, Severance Agreement and Change in Control Agreement agreed to and executed by Mr. Moen and Integrity.
Integrity has entered into an amended and restated employment agreement (the McGuffey Employment Agreement) with Mr. McGuffey for the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. The McGuffey Employment Agreement currently provides Mr. McGuffey with an initial annual base salary of $175,000, which may be increased for merit or cost of living at Integritys discretion. Mr. McGuffeys annual base salary was $178,933 in fiscal year 2002. Integrity also agreed to pay Mr. McGuffey an annual cash bonus of at least $10,000 plus additional cash bonuses for
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Integrity has also entered into an employment agreement (the Williamson Employment Agreement) with Mr. Williamson for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrity Publishers, Inc., the publishing subsidiary of Integrity. The Williamson Employment Agreement currently provides Mr. Williamson with an initial base annual salary of $250,000. Mr. Williamsons annual base salary was $255,104 in fiscal year 2002. Mr. Williamson is also eligible to receive cash bonuses under the executive cash bonus compensation system established from time to time by Integrity. The term of the Williamson Employment Agreement began on June 1, 2001 and continues until it is terminated for death, disability, for cause or upon mutual written agreement. The Williamson Employment Agreement also may be terminated upon six (6) months prior written notice of termination from Integrity to Mr. Williamson; however, Integrity, at its sole discretion, may elect to pay Mr. Williamson an amount equal to his salary for six (6) months in lieu of providing such notice. If Mr. Williamson is terminated upon six months notice, he will be entitled to receive as a severance benefit severance payments in an amount equal to his annual salary at the time of termination multiplied by two, less any amount Integrity paid to him in lieu of the six months notice. The Williamson Employment Agreement contains non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions and expressly incorporates the Change in Control Agreement agreed to and executed by Mr. Williamson and Integrity.
Change in Control Agreements. Integrity has entered into change in control agreements (the Change in Control Agreements) with certain Named Executive Officers as well as other senior officers of Integrity. The Change in Control Agreements provide that in the event the officer is employed by Integrity at the time of a Change in Control (as defined in the Change in Control Agreement), the officer shall be entitled to supplemental employment benefits should his employment with Integrity terminate within 18 months after the Change in Control has occurred. The Change in Control Agreements provide that such termination of employment can be involuntary, other than termination for cause or the result of death, disability, or retirement age, or voluntary, following a material change in the nature or location of his position or a material change in the benefits provided to the officer by Integrity. The supplemental benefits that are required to be provided to the officer upon such a termination include a severance payment in an amount equal to one-half of the officers annual base salary as well as various other benefits, including basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, health insurance and other medical benefits.
Without the consent of the officer, the terms of the Change in Control Agreement may be terminated or amended by Integrity following the first anniversary of its execution and at any time prior to the first to occur of (i) a Change in Control, (ii) the public announcement of a proposal for a transaction that, if consummated, will constitute a Change in Control, or (iii) the Board of Directors learning of a proposal for a transaction that, if consummated, would constitute a Change in Control.
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A Change in Control, as defined in the Change in Control Agreements, includes, among other things: a change of control of Integrity such that any person, other than current affiliates of Integrity, becomes the beneficial owner of securities of Integrity representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of Integritys then outstanding securities; any consolidation, merger or share exchange involving Integrity in which Integrity is not the continuing or surviving corporation or pursuant to which shares of Integrity stock would be converted into cash, securities or other property; the stockholders of Integrity approving any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of Integrity; or substantially all of the assets of Integrity being sold or otherwise transferred to parties that are not within a controlled group of corporations in which Integrity is a member.
Cash Incentive Plan. Integrity has an Integrity Incorporated 1995 Cash Incentive Plan (the Cash Incentive Plan). The Cash Incentive Plan expired in January 2001; however, no outstanding award under the Cash Incentive Plan may be revoked or altered in a manner unfavorable to the participant without the consent of the participant. Under the Cash Incentive Plan, key employees of Integrity were eligible to be awarded Units which were payable only in cash. The Units vest in one-fifth increments on each anniversary of the date of grant until vested in full. Participants in the Cash Incentive Plan received final payment on January 15, 2001. The value of the Units, and the calculation of interim and final payments, is determined based on the difference between the fair market value of a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the number of Units at the date of determination and the fair market value of the same number of shares on the date of grant of the Units. In 1995, awards were made under the Cash Incentive Plan to certain of the Named Executive Officers, as well as other senior officers of Integrity, which awards, individually, currently do not have a value in excess of $100,000. In 1996, one award (which currently does not have a value in excess of $100,000) was made under the Cash Incentive Plan to one of the Named Executive Officers. No further awards were made under the Cash Incentive Plan prior to its expiration.
Severance Agreements. Integrity has entered into severance agreements (the Severance Agreements) with certain Named Executive Officers as well as other senior officers of Integrity. The Severance Agreements provide for the payment of severance benefits to such persons upon their termination of employment by Integrity without cause. Such persons are not entitled to severance benefits under the Severance Agreement if they voluntarily resign, quit, abandon their job or cannot perform their duties due to death or disability. In addition, if an officer is entitled to severance benefits upon termination of employment under the terms of a Change in Control Agreement, as described above, the officer will not be entitled to any benefits under the Severance Agreement.
The Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan. Effective December 1, 2002, Integrity adopted the Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan of Integrity Media, Inc. (the Excess Plan), which provides a means for certain Named Executive Officers as well as other senior officers of Integrity to defer receipt of a portion of their current compensation until retirement. Under the Excess Plan, eligible participants may defer up to 20% of their annual base salary and 50% of their annual or long-term incentive bonus, with gains and losses debited and credited based on the performance of one or more investment funds chosen by the participant. Under the Excess Plan, Integrity has the right to decide annually whether matching credits will be made on behalf of the participants. Integrity did not make any matching credits in fiscal 2002.
Long-Term Incentive Plan. On November 2, 2001, Integritys Board of Directors adopted the Integrity Incorporated 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the 2001 LTIP). The 2001 LTIP
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Stockholder Return Comparison
The line graph below compares cumulative stockholder returns on Integritys Class A Common Stock with the cumulative stockholder returns on the Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S. Companies) and a Peer Index over the period beginning December 31, 1997 through December 31, 2002 (assuming the investment of $100 on December 31, 1997 and reinvestment of all dividends).
Year-End Cumulative Returns
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Integrity
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100.000 | 300.000 | 250.000 | 235.000 | 504.000 | 406.400 | ||||||||||||||||||
The Nasdaq Stock Market
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100.000 | 140.990 | 261.484 | 157.417 | 124.885 | 86.339 | ||||||||||||||||||
Peer Index
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100.000 | 103.760 | 132.105 | 113.306 | 113.327 | 123.686 |
Total return calculations for the Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S. Companies) and the Peer Index were prepared by the Center for Research in Security Prices, The University of Chicago. The Peer Index is based upon the companies comprising the Publishing Index in the Dow Jones Media
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has furnished the following report on executive compensation:
Overview and Philosophy. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Compensation Committee) is responsible for reviewing and making decisions under a delegation of authority from the Board with respect to salaries, wages, bonuses, stock options and other benefits for executive officers of Integrity.
The objectives of Integritys executive compensation program are to:
| Encourage the achievement of company performance by providing compensation which directly relates to the performance of the individual and the achievement of internal strategic objectives. | |
| Establish compensation policies and guidelines that will attract and retain qualified personnel through an overall level of compensation opportunity that is competitive within Integritys industry. | |
| Promote a direct relationship between compensation and company performance by facilitating executive officer stock ownership through stock option awards. |
Overall, Integritys executive officer compensation program is comprised of base salary, annual cash incentive bonus compensation, long-term incentive compensation in the form of stock options, and various other benefits, including a medical plan, which are generally available to all employees of Integrity.
Base Salary. The base salaries for Integritys executive officers vary depending on the responsibilities of the officers. While the executive officer base salary compensation is designed to be competitive with other companies in Integritys industry, Integrity believes that the bonus compensation described below better serves the compensation philosophy of Integrity.
2002 Cash Incentive Compensation. In order to maximize the commonality of interests of Integritys stockholders and its management, Integrity awards cash bonuses based on Integritys operating performance. Integritys budgeted financial performance goals are set at the beginning of each fiscal year and cash bonuses are then awarded in the judgment of the Compensation Committee based on the achievement of budgeted targets and the individual performance of the officer. None of the Named Executive Officers received a cash bonus based on the 2002 Cash Incentive Compensation plan for fiscal year 2002.
Stock Options and Restricted Stock. The stock option programs of Integrity are long-term incentive plans for executive officers and employees intended to relate employee and stockholder long-term interests by creating a strong and direct link between compensation and stockholder returns. In general, stock option awards are granted on an annual basis if warranted by Integritys growth and profitability. To encourage long-term performance, options generally vest over a five-year period. The Compensation Committee considers current stock ownership and option holdings in deciding the number of options to be awarded to each recipient. In fiscal 2002, Integrity did not make any awards, including stock options or restricted stock, to its executive officers.
Compensation of Chief Executive Officer. In fiscal 2002, the Chief Executive Officer of Integrity, Mr. P. Michael Coleman, was compensated pursuant to an unwritten employment
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The Compensation Committee has adopted several plans and agreements designed to assist Integrity in retaining key employees of outstanding ability when considering various alternatives to enhance stockholder value, including business transactions with third parties. These plans and agreements are designed to offer key employees an increased incentive to join or continue in the service of Integrity and to increase their efforts for its welfare by participating in the growth of Integrity. Specifically, the Compensation Committee adopted a form of Change in Control Agreement and a form of Severance Agreement, which were used with various key employees.
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) adopted as part of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993, generally limits to $1 million the deduction that can be claimed by any publicly-held corporation for compensation paid to any covered employee in any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1993. The term covered employee for this purpose is defined generally as the Chief Executive Officer and the four other highest paid employees of the corporation. Performance-based compensation is outside the scope of the $1 million limitation, and hence, generally can be deducted by a publicly-held corporation without regard to amount, provided that, among other requirements, such compensation is approved by the stockholders. Generally speaking, the Compensation Committees executive compensation policies are performance-based. The Compensation Committee has not formulated, and, given the current levels of executive compensation in Integrity, does not foresee the need in the immediate future to formulate, a policy for Integrity with regard to Section 162(m) and executive compensation.
Compensation Committee
Certain Transactions
Donald J. Moen, who serves as Integritys Executive Vice President and Creative Director, is also one of Integritys exclusive songwriters and artists. In this capacity, Mr. Moen received payments of approximately $378,000 in royalties during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
Integritys Board of Directors has adopted a policy that requires that transactions between Integrity and its officers, directors or other affiliates be on terms no less favorable to Integrity than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties on an arms-length basis and, further, that any such transaction be approved by a majority of Integritys directors who have no interest in such transaction.
PROPOSAL II
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF AUDITORS
Integritys Board of Directors, based on the proposal of the Audit Committee, has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to conduct the annual audit of the financial statements of Integrity for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP conducted the annual audit of Integritys financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has no financial interest, direct or indirect, in Integrity and does not have any relationship with Integrity except in its professional capacity as an independent auditor.
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The ratification by the holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors is not required by law or by the Bylaws of Integrity. The Board of Directors, consistent with the practice of many publicly held corporations, is nevertheless submitting this selection to a vote of the holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. If this selection is not ratified by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors intends to reconsider its selection of independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. Even if the selection is ratified, the Board of Directors in its sole discretion may direct the appointment of a different independent accounting firm at any time during the fiscal year if the Board determines that such a change would be in the best interests of Integrity and its stockholders.
Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement, if they so desire, and respond to appropriate questions from stockholders.
Audit Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has billed Integrity an aggregate of $235,000, including out-of-pocket expenses, for professional services rendered for its audit of Integritys financial statements for the 2002 fiscal year and for its reviews of the financial statements included in Integritys Forms 10-Q for the 2002 fiscal year and for services related to such audit and reviews.
Financial Information Systems Design and Implementation Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has not billed, nor has it performed, any services for Integrity that relate to the design and/or implementation of any financial information systems.
All Other Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has billed Integrity an aggregate of $127,156 for professional services that were not related to the audit and/or review of Integritys financial statements.
The Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Integritys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. If a choice is specified on the proxy by the stockholder, the shares will be voted as specified. If no specification is made, the shares will be voted FOR ratification. The affirmative vote of the majority of the shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter, provided a quorum is present, is required for approval of Proposal II.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Any proposal a stockholder may desire to have included in Integritys Proxy Statement for presentation at the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by Integrity at Integrity Media, Inc., 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695, Attention: Donald S. Ellington, on or prior to December 20, 2003. In addition to this notice requirement, Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 sets forth additional requirements applicable to a stockholders request that its proposal be included in Integritys 2004 Proxy Statement, and provides that Integrity may refuse such request under a variety of circumstances. Stockholders may intend to present a proposal from the floor of the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and they may commence their own proxy solicitation, rather than having the proposal included in Integritys 2004 Proxy Statement. Under Integritys Bylaws, Integrity must receive notice of any such stockholder proposal prior to March 24, 2004 in order for
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires Integritys officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of Integritys equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of such securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Integritys officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners are required by applicable regulations to furnish Integrity with copies of all Section 16(a) forms that they file.
Based solely upon a review of the copies of the forms furnished to Integrity, or written representations from certain reporting persons that no other reports were required, Integrity believes that during fiscal 2002 all of its officers and directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners complied with all applicable filing requirements.
Expenses of Solicitation
The cost of soliciting proxies in the accompanying form will be borne by Integrity. In addition to the use of the mails, proxies may be solicited by directors, officers or other employees of Integrity, personally, by telephone or by telegraph. Integrity does not expect to pay any compensation for the solicitation of proxies, but may reimburse brokers, custodians or other persons holding stock in their names or in the names of nominees for their expenses in sending proxy materials to principals and obtaining their instructions.
Miscellaneous
Integrity is not aware of any matters to be brought before the Annual Meeting other than as described in this Proxy Statement. Should any other matters properly come before the Annual Meeting, the persons designated as proxies will vote in accordance with their best judgment on such matters.
Availability of Annual Report
Accompanying this Proxy Statement is a copy of Integritys Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2002. Stockholders who would like additional copies of the Annual Report should direct their requests in writing to: Integrity Media, Inc., 1000 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695, Attention: Donald S. Ellington.
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PROXY
The undersigned stockholder of Integrity Media, Inc. (Integrity) hereby constitutes and appoints P. Michael Coleman and Donald S. Ellington, and each of them individually, with full power of substitution, to vote, as designated below, the number of shares of Class A Common Stock which the undersigned would be entitled to vote if personally present at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held at the Adams Mark Hotel, 64 South Water Street, Mobile, Alabama, 36602, on Friday, May 23, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., local time, or at any adjournments thereof (the Annual Meeting), upon the proposals, and with discretionary authority as to any other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting, all in accordance with and as described in, the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement, both dated April 18, 2003, the receipt of which is acknowledged.
At the present time, the Board of Directors knows of no other business to be presented to a vote of the stockholders at the Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR all proposals.
1. | ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. On the proposal to elect the following slate of directors to serve until the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Integrity and until their successors are elected and qualified: |
P. Michael Coleman, Jean C. Coleman, William A. Jolly, Charles V. Simpson, Heeth Varnedoe III, and Jimmy M. Woodward
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o | WITHHOLD AUTHORITY | o |
To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), write the name(s) of the nominee(s) in the space provided:
2. | SELECTION OF AUDITORS. On the proposal to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Integritys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003: |
FOR o AGAINST o ABSTAIN o
This Proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this Proxy will be voted FOR ALL proposals and with discretionary authority on all other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.
Please sign exactly as your name appears on your stock certificate and date. Where shares are held jointly, each stockholder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by president or other authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.
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Dated: __________________________________________, 2003 | |
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THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF INTEGRITYS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MAY BE REVOKED BY THE STOCKHOLDER PRIOR TO ITS EXERCISE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.