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This excerpt taken from the NFLX DEF 14A filed Apr 6, 2009. Board Meetings and Committees
The Board held five meetings during 2008. Each Board member attended at least 75% of the aggregate of the Board meetings and meetings of the Board committees on which such director served held in 2008.
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As of the date of the Proxy Statement, the Board has four standing committees: (1) the Compensation Committee; (2) the Audit Committee; (3) the Nominating and Governance Committee and; (4) the Stock Option Committee.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the Board consists of three non-employee directors: Messrs. Battle, Haley (Chair), and Hoag. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves all forms of compensation to be provided to the executive officers and directors of the Company. The Compensation Committee may not delegate these duties. For a description of the role of the executive officers in recommending compensation and the role of any compensation consultants, please see the section entitled Compensation Discussion and Analysis below. The Compensation Committee held three meetings in 2008. Each member attended at least 75% of the Compensation Committee meetings in 2008 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Compensation Committee.
The Report of the Compensation Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Compensation Committee, which is available on the Companys Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com/documents.cfm.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board consists of three non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley, Schuh, and Stanger (Chair), each of whom is independent in compliance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market as they pertain to audit committee members. The Board has determined that Mr. Stanger is an audit committee financial expert as defined by Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Audit Committee engages the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, reviews the Companys financial controls, evaluates the scope of the annual audit, reviews audit results, consults with management and the Companys independent registered public accounting firm prior to the presentation of financial statements to stockholders and, as appropriate, initiates inquiries into aspects of the Companys internal accounting controls and financial affairs. The Audit Committee met five times in 2008. Each member attended at least 75% of the Audit Committee meetings in 2008 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Audit Committee.
The Report of the Audit Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee, which is attached as Appendix A to this proxy statement and is available on the Companys Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com/documents.cfm.
Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board consists of two non-employee directors, Messrs. Barton and Hoag (Chair). The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews and approves candidates for election and to fill vacancies on the Board, including re-nominations of members whose terms are due to expire, and reviews and provides guidance to the Board on corporate governance matters. The Nominating and Governance Committee met three times in 2008 and all the meetings were attended by both members.
The Board has adopted a written charter for the Nominating and Governance Committee, which is available on the Companys Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com/documents.cfm.
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Stock Option Committee
The Stock Option Committee of the Board consists of one employee director: Mr. Hastings. The Stock Option Committee has authority to review and approve the stock options granted to employees pursuant to the Companys option grant program. The Board has also authorized certain Company officers to review and approve option grants to employees, other than to themselves or directors or executive officers of the Company. The Board retained the power to adjust, eliminate or otherwise modify the Companys option granting practices, any option allowance or portions thereof not previously granted, including without limitation the monthly option formula.
The Stock Option Committee did not hold meetings in 2008. The Stock Option Committee acts pursuant to powers delegated to it by the Board. The Board has not adopted a written charter for the Stock Option Committee.
This excerpt taken from the NFLX DEF 14A filed Apr 2, 2008. Board Meetings and Committees
The Board held seven meetings during 2007. Each Board member attended at least 75% of the aggregate of the Board meetings and meetings of the Board committees on which such director served held in 2007, except for Mr. Giancarlo.
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As of the date of the Proxy Statement, the Board has four standing committees: (1) the Compensation Committee, (2) the Audit Committee, (3) the Nominating and Governance Committee and (4) the Stock Option Committee.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the Board consists of three non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley, Hoag and Battle. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves all forms of compensation to be provided to the executive officers and directors of the Company. The Compensation Committee may not delegate these duties. For a description of the role of the executive officers in recommending compensation and the role of any compensation consultants, please see the section entitled Compensation Discussion and Analysis below. The Compensation Committee held six meetings in 2007. Each member attended at least 75% of the Compensation Committee meetings in 2007 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Compensation Committee.
The Report of the Compensation Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Compensation Committee, which is available on the Companys Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com/documents.cfm
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board consists of three non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley, Stanger and Schuh, each of whom is independent in compliance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market as they pertain to audit committee members. The Board has determined that Mr. Stanger is an audit committee financial expert as defined by Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Audit Committee engages the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, reviews the Companys financial controls, evaluates the scope of the annual audit, reviews audit results, consults with management and the Companys independent registered public accounting firm prior to the presentation of financial statements to stockholders and, as appropriate, initiates inquiries into aspects of the Companys internal accounting controls and financial affairs. The Audit Committee met five times in 2007. Each member attended at least 75% of the Audit Committee meetings in 2007 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Audit Committee.
The Report of the Audit Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee, which is available on the Companys Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com/documents.cfm.
Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board consists of two non-employee directors, Messrs. Barton and Hoag. The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews and approves candidates for election and to fill vacancies on the Board, including re-nominations of members whose terms are due to expire, and reviews and provides guidance to the Board on corporate governance matters. The Nominating and Governance Committee met four times in 2007 and all the meetings were attended by both members.
The Board has adopted a written charter for the Nominating and Governance Committee, which is available on the Companys Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com/documents.cfm.
Stock Option Committee
The Stock Option Committee of the Board consists of one employee director: Mr. Hastings. The Stock Option Committee has authority to review and approve the stock options granted to employees pursuant to the
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Companys option grant program. The Board has also authorized certain Company officers to review and approve option grants to employees, other than to themselves or directors or executive officers of the Company. The Board retained the power to adjust, eliminate or otherwise modify the Companys option granting practices, any option allowance or portions thereof not previously granted, including without limitation the monthly option formula.
The Stock Option Committee did not hold meetings in 2007. The Stock Option Committee acts pursuant to powers delegated to it by the Board. The Board has not adopted a written charter for the Stock Option Committee.
This excerpt taken from the NFLX DEF 14A filed Mar 27, 2007. Board Meetings and Committees
The Board held four meetings during 2006. Each Board member attended at least 75% of the aggregate of the Board meetings and meetings of the Board committees on which such director served held in 2006.
As of the date of the Proxy Statement, the Board has four standing committees: (1) the Compensation Committee, (2) the Audit Committee, (3) the Nominating and Governance Committee and (4) the Stock Option Committee.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the Board consists of two non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley and Hoag. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves all forms of compensation to be provided to the executive officers and directors of the Company. The Compensation Committee may not delegate these duties. For a description of the role of the executive officers in recommending compensation and the role of any compensation consultants, please see the section entitled Compensation Discussion and Analysis below. The Compensation Committee held three meetings in 2006, each of which were attended by both members.
The Report of the Compensation Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Compensation Committee, which is available on the Companys investor relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board consists of three non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley, Stanger and Schuh, each of whom is independent in compliance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market as they pertain to audit committee members. The Board has determined that Mr. Stanger is an audit committee financial expert as defined by Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Audit Committee engages the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, reviews the Companys financial controls, evaluates the scope of the annual audit, reviews audit results, consults with management and the Companys independent registered public accounting firm prior to the presentation of financial statements to stockholders and, as appropriate, initiates inquiries into aspects of the Companys internal accounting controls and financial affairs. The Audit Committee met seven times in 2006. Each member attended at least 75% of the Audit Committee meetings in 2006 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Audit Committee.
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The Report of the Audit Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee, which is available on the Companys investor relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.
Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board consists of two non-employee directors, Messrs. Barton and Hoag. The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews and approves candidates for election and to fill vacancies on the Board, including re-nominations of members whose terms are due to expire, and reviews and provides guidance to the Board on corporate governance matters. The Nominating and Governance Committee met one time in 2006 and the meeting was attended by both members.
The Board has adopted a written charter for the Nominating and Governance Committee, which is available on the Companys investor relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.
Stock Option Committee
The Stock Option Committee of the Board consists of one employee director: Mr. Hastings. The Stock Option Committee has authority to review and approve the stock options granted to employees pursuant to the Companys option grant program. The Board has also authorized certain Company officers to review and approve option grants to employees, other than to themselves or directors or executive officers of the Company. The Board retained the power to adjust, eliminate or otherwise modify the Companys option granting practices, any option allowance or portions thereof not previously granted, including without limitation the monthly option formula.
The Stock Option Committee did not hold meetings in 2006 but acted by written consent when necessary to carry out its duties. The Stock Option Committee acts pursuant to powers delegated to it by the Board. The Board has not adopted a written charter for the Stock Option Committee.
This excerpt taken from the NFLX DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2006. Board Meetings and Committees
The Board held six meetings during 2005. Each Board member attended at least 75% of the Board meetings in 2005 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Board. The Board has determined that each of Messrs. Barton, Haley, Hoag, Battle, Stanger and Schuh is independent under the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market.
As of the date of the Proxy Statement, the Board has four standing committees: (1) the Compensation Committee, (2) the Audit Committee, (3) the Nominating and Governance Committee and (4) the Stock Option Committee.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the Board consists of two non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley and Hoag, each of whom is independent under the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends to the Board compensation for the Companys executive officers. The Compensation Committee held four meetings in 2005. Each member attended at least 75% of the Compensation Committee meetings held during 2005.
The Report of the Compensation Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Compensation Committee, which is available on the Companys investor relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board consists of three non-employee directors: Messrs. Haley, Stanger and Schuh, each of whom is independent under the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Board has determined that Mr. Stanger is an audit committee financial expert as defined by Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Mr. Stangers relevant experience and education includes Chief Financial Officer of Expedia, Inc., and Venture Partner with Technology Crossover Ventures, and an M.B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley.
The Audit Committee engages the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, reviews the Companys financial controls, evaluates the scope of the annual audit, reviews audit results, consults with management and the Companys independent registered public accounting firm prior to the presentation of financial statements to stockholders and, as appropriate, initiates inquiries into aspects of the Companys internal accounting controls and financial affairs. The Audit Committee met eight times in 2005. Each member attended at least 75% of the Audit Committee meetings in 2005 that were held during the period that the individual served on the Audit Committee.
The Report of the Audit Committee is included in this Proxy Statement. In addition, the Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee, which is available on the Companys investor relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.
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Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board consists of two non-employee directors, Messrs. Barton and Hoag, each of whom is independent under the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews and approves candidates for election and to fill vacancies on the Board, including re-nominations of members whose terms are due to expire, and reviews and provides guidance to the Board on corporate governance matters. The Nominating and Governance Committee met two times in 2005. Each member attended at least 75% of the Nominating and Governance Committee meetings held during 2005.
The Board has adopted a written charter for the Nominating and Governance Committee, which is available on the Companys investor relations Web site at http://ir.netflix.com.
Stock Option Committee
The Stock Option Committee of the Board consists of one employee director: Mr. Hastings. The Stock Option Committee reviews and approves the stock options granted to employees pursuant to the Companys option grant program. The Stock Option Committee did not hold meetings in 2005 but acted by written consent when necessary to carry out its duties.
The Stock Option Committee acts pursuant to powers delegated to it by the Board. The Board has not adopted a written charter for the Stock Option Committee.
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