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This excerpt taken from the SCSC DEF 14A filed Oct 21, 2009.

Employment, Severance and Change in Control Agreements

The Company has entered into employment agreements with each of the named executive officers. Each of Mr. Baur’s and Mr. Cleys’ employment agreements, which were amended and restated as of June 30, 2008, is effective for a term ending on June 30, 2011, and, if a change in control occurs, their respective employment agreements will be effective until the later of June 30, 2011, or the first anniversary of the change in control. On May 21, 2009, the Company entered into amended and restated employment agreements with Mr. Benbenek and Ms. Meade. Mr. Benbenek’s and Ms. Meade’s employment agreements are effective for a term ending June 30, 2011 and, if a change in control occurs, their respective employment agreements will be effective until the later of June 30, 2011 or the first anniversary of the change in control. Mr. Ellsworth’s employment agreement, which was amended and restated as of September 2, 2008, is effective for a term ending September 2, 2010, and, if a change in control occurs, his employment agreement will be effective until the later of September 2, 2010, or the first anniversary of the change in control.

The current annual salaries of the executive officers pursuant to their employment agreements are as follows: Mr. Baur—$750,000; Mr. Cleys—$265,000; Mr. Benbenek—$324,000; Ms. Meade—$216,000; and Mr. Ellsworth—$195,000. Each of the employment agreements requires the executive to comply with certain non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality covenants.

The named executive officers’ employment may be terminated by the Company at any time for “cause” (as defined in their respective employment agreements) or for no reason, or by the executive with or without “good reason” (as defined in their respective employment agreements, which, with respect to Messrs. Baur, Cleys, Benbenek and Ellsworth and Ms. Meade, includes among other criteria termination by the executive during the 60-day period beginning on the six-month anniversary of a change in control if no new employment agreement has been entered into). The agreements will also terminate upon the death, disability or retirement of the

 

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executive. Depending on the reason for the termination and when it occurs, the executive will be entitled to certain severance benefits, as described below.

If Mr. Baur’s, Mr. Benbenek’s, Mr. Cleys’, Ms. Meade’s or Mr. Ellsworth’s employment is terminated (a) by the Company other than for cause, death, disability or retirement, (b) by the Company due to the normal expiration of the employment period or within 60 days after the normal expiration of the employment period for reasons other than cause, death, disability or retirement, or (c) if such officer resigns for good reason, the Company will be required to pay such officer’s accrued salary, and other accrued benefits through the date of termination. In addition, the Company will be required to pay such officer severance benefits consisting of a pro rata annual bonus and amount equal to such officer’s highest combined base salary and annual bonus during the three full fiscal years prior to termination, multiplied by an applicable severance multiple. The severance multiple for Mr. Baur is the greater of (a) two, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2011, divided by 12, or (c) three, if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. The severance multiple for Mr. Cleys is the greater of (a) one, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2011, divided by 12, or (c) two, if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. The severance multiple for Mr. Benbenek, Ms. Meade and Mr. Ellsworth is the greater of (a) one, or (b) two, if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. In addition, for up to 12 months following Mr. Cleys’, Mr. Benbenek’s, Ms. Meade’s or Mr. Ellsworth’s termination from employment, or earlier if such officer becomes entitled to receive medical and dental insurance benefits under another group plan, the Company will be required to reimburse them on a monthly basis for payments made under COBRA toward medical and dental insurance benefits that are in excess of the monthly rates paid by active employees of the Company for such benefits. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated (a) by the Company other than for cause, death, disability or retirement, (b) by the Company due to the normal expiration of the employment period or within 60 days after the normal expiration of the employment period for reasons other than cause, death, disability or retirement, or (c) if he resigns for good reason, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80.

If Mr. Baur’s, Mr. Benbenek’s, Mr. Cleys’, Ms. Meade’s or Mr. Ellsworth’s employment is terminated by reason of their death, disability or retirement, such officer will be entitled to his or her accrued salary, a pro rata annual bonus and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If the Company terminates Mr. Baur, Mr. Benbenek, Mr. Cleys, Ms. Meade or Mr. Ellsworth for cause, or if they resign from the Company without good reason, such officer will be entitled to his or her accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability or retirement, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability, the Company has agreed that Mr. Baur will, during the period that Mr. Baur receives benefits under the Company’s short-term disability policy, if any, receive his annual salary per the Company’s regular payroll cycle less any amounts he receives under the Company’s short-term disability policy, and will also receive an annual payment of $60,000 until Mr. Baur is no longer considered disabled or until he attains age 65, whichever occurs earlier. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, his spouse will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur would have reached age 65, and Mr. Baur’s children who remain a tax dependent of Mr. Baur’s spouse will receive the same until the earlier of their attainment of age 21, the ceasing of their tax dependent status, or their eligibility to receive medical benefits under another employer provided plan.

This excerpt taken from the SCSC DEF 14A filed Oct 22, 2008.

Employment, Severance and Change in Control Agreements

The Company has entered into employment agreements with each of the named executive officers. Each of Mr. Baur’s and Mr. Cleys’ employment agreements, which were amended and restated as of June 30, 2008, is effective for a term ending on June 30, 2011, and, if a change in control occurs, their respective employment agreements will be effective until the later of June 30, 2011, or the first anniversary of the change in control. Mr. Benbenek’s and Ms. Meade’s employment agreements are effective for a term ending June 30, 2009. Mr. Ellsworth’s employment agreement, which was amended and restated as of September 2, 2008, is effective for a term ending September 2, 2010, and, if a change in control occurs, his employment agreement will be effective until the later of September 2, 2010, or the first anniversary of the change in control.

The current annual salaries of the executive officers pursuant to their employment agreements are as follows: Mr. Baur — $750,000; Mr. Cleys — $265,000; Mr. Benbenek — $300,000; Ms. Meade — $200,000; and Mr. Ellsworth — $195,000.

The named executive officers’ employment may be terminated by the Company at any time for “cause” (as defined in their respective employment agreements) or for no reason, or by the executive with or without “good reason” (as defined in their respective employment agreements, which, with respect to Messrs. Baur, Cleys, Benbenek and Ellsworth and Ms. Meade, includes termination by the executive during the 60-day period beginning on the six-month anniversary of a change in control). The agreements will also terminate upon the death, disability or retirement of the executive. Depending on the reason for the termination and when it occurs, the executive will be entitled to certain severance benefits, as described below.

If Mr. Baur’s, Mr. Cleys’ or Mr. Ellsworth’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause, death, disability or retirement or if such officer resigns for good reason, the Company will be required to pay him his accrued salary, a pro rata annual bonus, and other accrued benefits through the date of termination. In addition, the Company will be required to pay him a severance amount equal to his highest combined base salary and annual bonus during the three full fiscal years prior to termination, multiplied by an applicable severance multiple. The severance multiple for Mr. Baur is the greater of (a) two, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2011, divided by 12, or (c) three, if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. The severance multiple for Mr. Cleys is the greater of (a) one, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2011, divided by 12, or (c) two, if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. The severance multiple for Mr. Ellsworth is the greater of (a) one, or (b) two, if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. In addition, for up to 12 months following Mr. Cleys’ or Mr. Ellsworth’s termination from employment, or earlier if Mr. Cleys or Mr. Ellsworth becomes entitled to receive medical and dental insurance benefits under another group plan, the Company will be required to reimburse him on a monthly basis for payments made under COBRA toward medical and dental insurance benefits that are in excess of the monthly rates paid by active employees of the Company for such benefits. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause, death, disability or retirement, or if he resigns for good reason, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80.

With respect to Mr. Benbenek and Ms. Meade, if: (1) Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause, death, disability or retirement; (2) Mr. Benbenek or Ms. Meade terminates his or her employment for good reason within a period of 30 days after the occurrence of an event giving rise to good reason; (3) Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated other than for cause, death, disability or retirement within 12 months after or in contemplation of a change in control of the Company; or (4) Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability within 60 days of June 30, 2009, then he or she will receive severance benefits that include, among other things, a lump sum cash payment equal to the sum of his or her salary earned through the date of termination (to the extent not already paid), unpaid incentive compensation earned to the date of termination, other accrued benefits through the date of termination, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Benbenek or Ms. Meade from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the three fiscal years prior to the date of termination. In such instances, the Company will also reimburse Mr. Benbenek and Ms. Meade for any COBRA

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payments he or she makes in the 12 months following his or her termination date that are in excess of the monthly rates paid by active employees for medical and dental benefits, but only until such time as he or she becomes eligible to receive similar benefits under another group plan.

If Mr. Baur’s, Mr. Cleys’ or Mr. Ellsworth’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, disability or retirement, he will be entitled to his accrued salary, a pro rata annual bonus and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If the Company terminates Mr. Baur, Mr. Cleys or Mr. Ellsworth for cause, or if he resigns from the Company without good reason, he will be entitled to his accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability or retirement, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability, the Company has agreed that Mr. Baur will, during the period that Mr. Baur receives benefits under the Company’s short-term disability policy, if any, receive his annual salary per the Company’s regular payroll cycle less any amounts he receives under the Company’s short-term disability policy, and will also receive an annual payment of $60,000 until Mr. Baur is no longer considered disabled or until he attains age 65, whichever occurs earlier. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, his spouse will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur would have reached age 65, and Mr. Baur’s children who remain a tax dependent of Mr. Baur’s spouse will receive the same until the earlier of their attainment of age 21, the ceasing of their tax dependent status, or their eligibility to receive medical benefits under another employer provided plan. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated due to the normal expiration of his employment period or if his employment is terminated for other than cause, death, disability or retirement within 60 days after June 30, 2011, he will be entitled to his accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, a pro-rata annual bonus, an amount equal to two times the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Baur from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three fiscal years prior to the date of termination, continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits for Mr. Baur and his dependents until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and MediGap coverage for Mr. Baur and his dependents, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80.

If Mr. Cleys’ employment is terminated due to the normal expiration of his employment period or if his employment is terminated for other than cause, death, disability or retirement within 60 days after June 30, 2011, he will be entitled to accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, a pro-rata annual bonus, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Cleys from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three fiscal years prior to the date of termination. If Mr. Ellsworth’s employment is terminated due to the normal expiration of his employment period or if his employment is terminated for other than cause, death, disability or retirement within 60 days after September 2, 2010, he will be entitled to accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, a pro-rata annual bonus, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Ellsworth from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three fiscal years prior to the date of termination.

With respect to Mr. Benbenek and Ms. Meade, if his or her employment is terminated by reason of his or her death, disability or retirement, he or she will be entitled to accrued salary, incentive compensation and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated due to the normal expiration of his or her employment period or if his or her employment is terminated for other than cause or disability within 60 days after June 30, 2009, he or she will be entitled to accrued salary, incentive compensation and benefits through the date of termination, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Benbenek or Ms. Meade from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three fiscal years prior to the date of termination.

This excerpt taken from the SCSC DEF 14A filed Oct 23, 2007.

Employment, Severance and Change in Control Agreements

The Company has entered into employment agreements with each of the named executive officers. Each of Mr. Baur’s and Mr. Cleys’ employment agreement is effective for a term ending on June 30, 2008, and, if a change in control occurs, their respective employment agreements will be effective until the later of June 30, 2008, or the first anniversary of the change in control. Mr. Benbenek’s and Ms. Meade’s employment agreements are effective for a term ending June 30, 2009. Mr. McLain’s employment agreement is effective for a term ending on December 31, 2008.

The current annual salaries of the executive officers pursuant to their employment agreements are as follows: Mr. Baur—$700,000; Mr. Cleys—$265,000; Mr. Benbenek—$300,000; Ms. Meade—$200,000; and Mr. McLain—$170,000.

The executive officer’s employment may be terminated by the Company at any time for “cause” (as defined therein) or for no reason, or by the executive with or without “good reason” (as defined therein, which, with respect to Messrs. Baur, Cleys and Benbenek and Ms. Meade, includes termination by the executive for certain reasons during the 60-day period beginning on the six-month anniversary of a change in control). The agreements will also terminate upon the death, disability or retirement of the executive. Depending on the reason for the termination and when it occurs, the executive will be entitled to certain severance benefits, as described below.

 

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If Mr. Baur’s or Mr. Cleys’ employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability or if either resigns for good reason, the Company will be required to pay him his accrued salary, a pro rata annual bonus, and other accrued benefits through the date of termination. In addition, the Company will be required to pay him a severance amount equal to his highest combined base salary and annual bonus during the three full fiscal years prior to termination, multiplied by an applicable severance multiple. The severance multiple is the greater of (a) one, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2008, divided by 12, or (c) two (in the case of Mr. Cleys) or three (in the case of Mr. Baur), if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause or if he resigns for good reason, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80.

With respect to Mr. Benbenek and Ms. Meade, if: (1) Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability; (2) Mr. Benbenek or Ms. Meade terminates his or her employment for good reason within a period of 30 days after the occurrence of an event giving rise to good reason; (3) Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated other than for cause or disability within 12 months after or in contemplation of a change in control of the Company; or (4) Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability within 60 days of June 30, 2009, then he or she will receive severance benefits that includes, among other things, a lump sum cash payment equal to the sum of his or her salary earned through the date of termination (to the extent not already paid), unpaid incentive compensation earned to the date of termination, other accrued benefits through the date of termination, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Benbenek or Ms. Meade from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the three fiscal years prior to the date of termination. In such instances, the Company will also reimburse Mr. Benbenek and Ms. Meade for any COBRA payments he or she makes in the 12 months following his or her termination date that are in excess of the monthly rates paid by active employees for medical and dental benefits, but only until such time as he or she becomes eligible to receive similar benefits under another group plan.

With respect to Mr. McLain, if his employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability, or he terminates his employment for good reason within a period of 30 days after the occurrence of an event giving rise to good reason, then he will receive severance benefits that include, among other things, a lump sum cash payment equal to the sum of his salary earned through the date of termination (to the extent not already paid), unpaid incentive compensation earned to the date of termination, other accrued benefits through the date of termination, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. McLain from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three calendar years prior to the date of termination multiplied by the number of days remaining between the date of termination and June 30, 2008, and divided by 365. In such instances, the Company will also reimburse Mr. McLain for any COBRA payments he makes from the date of termination through June 30, 2008, that are in excess of the monthly rates paid by active employees for medical and dental benefits, but only until such time as he becomes eligible to receive similar benefits under another group plan.

If Mr. Baur’s or Mr. Cleys’ employment is terminated by reason of his death, disability or retirement, or if the employment period is allowed to expire without early termination, he will be entitled to his accrued salary, pro rata annual bonus and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If the Company terminates Mr. Baur or Mr. Cleys for cause, or if he resigns from the Company without good reason, he will be entitled to his accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability or retirement, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur would have reached age 65. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability, the Company has

 

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agreed that Mr. Baur will receive an annual payment of $60,000 until Mr. Baur is no longer considered disabled or until he attains age 65. Such benefit may be funded, at the election of the Company, through an individual long-term disability policy or by the Company directly.

With respect to Mr. Benbenek, Mr. McLain and Ms. Meade, if his or her employment is terminated by reason of his or her death, disability or retirement, he or she will be entitled to accrued salary, incentive compensation and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Benbenek’s or Ms. Meade’s employment is terminated due to the normal expiration of his or her employment period or if his or her employment is terminated for other than cause or disability within 60 days of June 30, 2009, he or she will be entitled to accrued salary, incentive compensation and benefits through the date of termination, and an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Benbenek or Ms. Meade from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three fiscal years prior to the date of termination. If Mr. McLain’s employment is terminated due to the normal expiration of his employment period, he will be entitled to accrued salary, incentive compensation and benefits through the date of termination.

This excerpt taken from the SCSC DEF 14A filed Oct 26, 2006.

Employment, Severance and Change in Control Agreements

Each of the Named Executive Officers has entered into an employment agreement with the Company. Mr. Owings resigned from the positions of Chairman of the board and as a director in December 2005, but has continued his employment with the Company in an advisory role with reduced responsibilities. Each of Mr. Baur’s, Mr. Owings’ and Mr. Cleys’ employment agreement is effective for a term ending on June 30, 2008 (April 30, 2008 in the case of Mr. Owings), unless a change in control occurs, in which case the employment

 

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agreement will be effective until the later of June 30, 2008 or the first anniversary of the change in control. Mr. McLain’s and Mr. Bryson’s employment agreements are effective for a term ending on December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2008, respectively.

Each executive is entitled to an annual base salary, subject to yearly review, plus an annual incentive bonus opportunity, which, in the case of Messrs. Baur, Bryson, McLain and Owings, is determined annually based on a measurement of return on invested capital and operating income, and in the case of Mr. Cleys, is determined based on attainment of management objectives. Each executive is entitled to participate in all incentive, savings, retirement and welfare benefit plans made generally available to executive officers of the Company. In addition, Mr. Owings and Mr. Baur shall also be entitled to participate in all deferred compensation plans made available to senior executives generally, and shall be entitled to participate in one or more supplemental executive retirement plans or policies that may be established by the Company. The current annual salaries of these executive officers are as follows: Mr. Baur—$700,000; Mr. Owings—$300,000; Mr. Cleys—$250,000; Mr. Bryson—$200,000; and Mr. McLain—$170,000.

Each of Messrs. Baur, Owings, Cleys, Bryson and McLain has agreed in his employment agreement not to disclose or use confidential information or to compete with the Company, and not to solicit the Company’s customers or recruit its employees, for a period of two years following the termination of his employment with respect to Mr. Baur, Mr. Owings, Mr. Cleys, and Mr. Bryson and for a period of one year with respect to Mr. McLain.

Each of these employment agreements may be terminated by the Company at any time for “cause” (as defined therein) or for no reason, or by the executive with or without “good reason” (as defined therein, which includes termination by the executive for certain reasons during the 60-day period beginning on the six-month anniversary of a change in control). The agreement will also be terminated upon the death, disability or retirement of the executive. Depending on the reason for the termination and when it occurs, the executive will be entitled to certain severance benefits, as described below.

If the executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause or if he resigns for good reason and the executive signs a release, the Company will be required to pay him his accrued salary, a pro rata annual bonus, and other accrued benefits through the date of termination. In addition, the Company will be required to pay the executive a severance amount equal to the executive’s highest combined base salary and annual bonus in the last three full fiscal years, multiplied by an applicable severance multiple. The severance multiple with respect to Mr. Baur, Mr. Owings and Mr. Cleys is the greater of (a) one, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2008 (April 30, 2008 in the case of Mr. Owings), divided by 12, and (c) two (in the case of Mr. Cleys) or three (in the case of Mr. Baur and Mr. Owings), if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. The severance multiple for Mr. McLain is the number of days remaining between the date of termination and December 31, 2006, divided by 365. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause or if he resigns for good reason, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80.

With respect to Mr. Bryson, if: (1) Mr. Bryson’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability during the period of his employment agreement, (2) Mr. Bryson terminates his employment for good reason during the period of his employment agreement, (3) Mr. Bryson’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability within 60 days of June 30, 2008, or (4) Mr. Bryson’s employment is terminated within 12 months after, or otherwise in contemplation of, a change in control of the Company, and not for cause or disability, then he will receive a severance package which includes, among other things, a lump sum payment in cash of the sum of his salary earned through the date of termination (to the extent not already paid) and unpaid incentive compensation earned to the date of termination, plus an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Bryson from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three calendar years prior to the date of termination. Mr. Bryson’s receipt of these benefits will be subject to his execution of a release of claims in the form customarily used by the Company upon termination of the employment of a senior executive officer.

 

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If the employment of the executive is terminated by reason of his death, disability or retirement, or if the employment period is allowed to expire without early termination, the executive will be entitled to his accrued salary, pro rata annual bonus and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If the Company terminates the executive for cause, or if he resigns from the Company without good reason, he will be entitled to his accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability or retirement, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur would have reached age 65. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability, the Company has agreed that Mr. Baur will receive an annual payment of $60,000 until Mr. Baur is no longer considered disabled or until he attains age 65. Such benefit may be funded, at the election of the Company, through an individual long-term disability policy or by the Company directly.

Pursuant to his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, Mr. Owings, rather than devoting all his business time to the Company, will devote up to 30 hours per week, and his base pay was decreased from $400,000 to $300,000 as noted above. The amounts payable to Mr. Owings under his incentive bonus program were also reduced by 25%.

This excerpt taken from the SCSC DEF 14A filed Oct 26, 2005.

Employment, Severance and Change in Control Agreements

 

Each of the Named Executive Officers has entered into an employment agreement with the Company. Each of Mr. Baur’s, Mr. Owings’ and Mr. Cleys’ employment agreement is effective for a term ending on June 30, 2008 (April 30, 2008 in the case of Mr. Owings), unless a change in control occurs, in which case the employment agreement will be effective until the later of June 30, 2008 or the first anniversary of the change in control. Mr. McLain’s and Mr. Bryson’s employment agreements are effective for a term ending on December 31, 2005 and June 30, 2006, respectively.

 

Each executive is entitled to an annual base salary, subject to yearly review, plus an annual incentive bonus opportunity, which, in the case of Messrs. Baur, Bryson, McLain and Owings, is determined annually based on a

 

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measurement of return on invested capital and operating income, and in the case of Mr. Cleys, is determined based on attainment of management objectives. Each executive is entitled to participate in all incentive, savings, retirement and welfare benefit plans made generally available to executive officers of the Company. In addition, Mr. Owings and Mr. Baur shall also be entitled to participate in all deferred compensation plans made available to senior executives generally, and shall be entitled to participate in one or more supplemental executive retirement plans or policies that may be established by the Company. The current annual salaries of these executive officers are as follows: Mr. Baur—$700,000; Mr. Owings—$300,000; Mr. Cleys—$250,000; Mr. Bryson—$185,000; and Mr. McLain—$160,000.

 

Each of Messrs. Baur, Owings, Cleys, Bryson and McLain has agreed in his employment agreement not to disclose or use confidential information or to compete with the Company, and not to solicit the Company’s customers or recruit its employees, for a period of two years following the termination of his employment with respect to Mr. Baur, Mr. Owings, Mr. Cleys, and Mr. Bryson and for a period of one year with respect to Mr. McLain.

 

Each of these employment agreements may be terminated by the Company at any time for “cause” (as defined therein) or for no reason, or by the executive with or without “good reason” (as defined therein, which includes termination by the executive for certain reasons during the 60-day period beginning on the six-month anniversary of a change in control). The agreement will also be terminated upon the death, disability or retirement of the executive. Depending on the reason for the termination and when it occurs, the executive will be entitled to certain severance benefits, as described below.

 

If the executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause or if he resigns for good reason and the executive signs a release, the Company will be required to pay him his accrued salary, a pro rata annual bonus, and other accrued benefits through the date of termination. In addition, the Company will be required to pay the executive a severance amount equal to the executive’s highest combined base salary and annual bonus in the last three full fiscal years, multiplied by an applicable severance multiple. The severance multiple with respect to Mr. Baur, Mr. Owings and Mr. Cleys is the greater of (a) one, (b) the number of full months then remaining until June 30, 2008 (April 30, 2008 in the case of Mr. Owings), divided by 12, and (c) two (in the case of Mr. Cleys) or three (in the case of Mr. Baur and Mr. Owings), if the employment termination occurs within 12 months after or otherwise in contemplation of a change in control. The severance multiple for Mr. McLain is the number of days remaining between the date of termination and December 31, 2005, divided by 365. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause or if he resigns for good reason, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80.

 

With respect to Mr. Bryson, if: (1) Mr. Bryson’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability during the period of his employment agreement, (2) Mr. Bryson terminates his employment for good reason during the period of his employment agreement, (3) Mr. Bryson’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause or disability within 60 days of June 30, 2006, or (4) Mr. Bryson’s employment is terminated within 12 months after, or otherwise in contemplation of, a change in control of the Company, and not for cause or disability, then he will receive a severance package which includes, among other things, a lump sum payment in cash of the sum of his salary earned through the date of termination (to the extent not already paid) and unpaid incentive compensation earned to the date of termination, plus an amount equal to the highest combined annual salary and incentive compensation earned by Mr. Bryson from the Company, including any such amounts earned but deferred, in the last three calendar years prior to the date of termination. Mr. Bryson’s receipt of these benefits will be subject to his execution of a release of claims in the form customarily used by the Company upon termination of the employment of a senior executive officer.

 

If the employment of the executive is terminated by reason of his death, disability or retirement, or if the employment period is allowed to expire without early termination, the executive will be entitled to his accrued salary, pro rata annual bonus and benefits through the date of termination and any death, disability or retirement benefits that may apply, but no additional severance amount. If the Company terminates the executive for cause,

 

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or if he resigns from the Company without good reason, he will be entitled to his accrued salary and benefits through the date of termination, but no additional severance amount. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability or retirement, he and his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur reaches age 65, and then will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Baur reaches the age of 80. If Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his death, his dependents will receive continued medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Baur would have reached age 65. In addition, if Mr. Baur’s employment is terminated by reason of his disability, the Company has agreed that Mr. Baur will receive an annual payment of $60,000 until Mr. Baur is no longer considered disabled or until he attains age 65. Such benefit may be funded, at the election of the Company, through an individual long-term disability policy or by the Company directly.

 

Pursuant to his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, Mr. Owings, rather than devoting all his business time to the Company, will devote up to 30 hours per week, and his base pay was decreased from $400,000 to $300,000 as noted above. The amounts payable to Mr. Owings under his incentive bonus program were also reduced by 25%. If Mr. Owings ceases to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors, he and his dependents will receive medical, dental and prescription drug benefits until Mr. Owings reaches the age of 65, and Mr. Owings and his dependents will receive MediGap coverage, to the extent available, until Mr. Owings reaches the age of 80, which shall consist of ongoing coverage under policies that cover medical expenses for Mr. Owings and his dependents in excess of that covered by Medicare, subject to certain limitations. In certain circumstances, in the event Mr. Owings ceases to serve as Chairman of the Board due to his death, such benefits shall continue with respect to Mr. Owings’s spouse and children for specified periods. Such benefits shall also continue in the event Mr. Owings’s employment is terminated by reason of disability during the employment period and upon his retirement.

 

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