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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-K/A
Amendment No. 1
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Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
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For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2006
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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-15325
SUNCOM WIRELESS HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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23-2974475 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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incorporation or organization)
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identification number) |
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
(610) 651-5900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Class
Class A common stock, $.01 par value per share
Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Over The Counter Bulletin Board
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of
the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of June 30, 2006, the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second
fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the registrants common stock held by non-affiliates
(assuming that the registrants only affiliates are officers of the registrant) was $99.1 million
based on the closing sale price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on such date.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at February 9, 2007 |
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Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share
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71,252,554 shares |
SUNCOM WIRELESS HOLDINGS, INC.
FORM 10-K/A
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The registrant hereby amends its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006 to include Part III of Form 10-K. Items in the annual report on Form 10-K not referenced below
are not amended, and this amendment does not reflect events occurring after the original filing of
the annual report on Form 10-K, or modify or update those disclosures as presented in the Form
10-K, except to the extent set forth herein.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The following table and discussion set forth certain information with regard to our current
directors and executive officers.
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Michael E. Kalogris
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Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer |
Eric Haskell
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
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Mathias J. DeVito
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Scott I. Anderson
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Arnold Sheiffer
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William A. Robinson
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Executive Vice President of Operations |
Raul Burgos
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President of SunCom Wireless Puerto Rico Operating Co., L.L.C. |
Laura Shaw-Porter
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Senior Vice President of Human Resources |
Michael E. Kalogris has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as Chief Executive
Officer of SunCom since its inception. Mr. Kalogris was previously the Chairman of Triton Cellular
Partners, L.P., which specialized in acquiring and operating rural cellular properties. The assets
of Triton Cellular Partners, L.P. were sold in 2000 for approximately $1.24 billion. Prior to
Triton Cellular Partners, L.P., Mr. Kalogris was President and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon
Cellular Group, which he joined on October 1, 1991. Under Mr. Kalogris leadership, Horizon
Cellular Group became the fifth-largest independent cellular company in the United States,
specializing in suburban markets and small cities encompassing approximately 3.2 million potential
customers and was sold for approximately $575.0 million. Prior to joining Horizon Cellular Group,
Mr. Kalogris served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Metrophone, a cellular carrier in
Philadelphia, the nations fifth-largest market. Mr. Kalogris is the chairman of the board of
directors of the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and serves on its Executive
Committee. He is also a member of the advisory board of Waller Capital Media Partners and the
board of directors of Paoli Hospital.
Scott I. Anderson has served as a Director of SunCom since February 1998. He is currently (i)
a member of the Boards of Directors of Wireless Facilities, Inc., LCW Wireless, LLC, Minfo, Inc.
and GotVoice, Inc., (ii) an observer to the Board of Directors of Telephia, Inc. and (iii) a
principal of Cedar Grove Partners, LLC and Cedar Grove Investments. He was a director of TeleCorp
PCS until its merger into AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. in February 2002, and an observer to the
Board of Directors of Callvision, Inc. until its merger with Verisign, Inc. in January 2006. Mr.
Anderson was previously Senior Vice President for Acquisitions and Development at AT&T Wireless
Services, Inc., formerly McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc., which he joined in 1986, and a
director of Horizon Cellular Group.
Mathias J. DeVito has served as a Director of SunCom since August 2003. Mr. DeVito was
Chairman Emeritus of The Rouse Company until its acquisition by General Growth Property in November
2004. The Rouse Company owned and operated office and industrial buildings and large scale
community developments across the United States. Mr. DeVito joined The Rouse Company as Senior
Vice President and General Counsel in 1970, in that same year, he became Executive Vice President
and Chief Operations Officer. In 1973, he was elected President, and in 1979, he was elected Chief
Executive Officer of The Rouse Company. In 1984, he assumed the additional post of Chairman of the
Board. In 1995, Mr. DeVito retired as the Chief Executive Officer, and in 1997, he stepped down as
the Chairman of the Board of The Rouse Company. Prior to joining the Rouse Company, Mr. DeVito was
the Assistant Attorney General of Maryland from 1963 through 1964 and a partner in the law firm of
Piper & Marbury, now known as DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary, from 1965 through 1970. Mr. DeVito also
serves as a director of Mars Super Markets and Sitel Corporation, and is Chairman of the Advisory
Boards of certain investment funds affiliated with Desai Capital Management. He is also a member
of the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Institute, College of Art, the Adirondack Museum and
Garrison Forest School.
Eric Haskell has served as a Director of SunCom since November 2003 and as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2005. In addition, Mr. Haskell has served as
Secretary of SunCom since January 2007. In February 2004, Mr. Haskell retired as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Systems & Computer Technology Corporation (SCT) where he
served since 1989. SCT, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Sungard Data Systems, is a global
provider of technology solutions for colleges and universities. Prior to joining SCT in 1989 as
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, he was Chief Financial Officer for Williams Holdings,
Inc., which he joined in 1986 and Transamerica Delaval which he
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joined in 1976. Mr. Haskell previously was a manager with Ernst & Ernst, now known as Ernst &
Young. He also serves as a director of Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. and the Philadelphia
Ronald McDonald House.
Arnold Sheiffer has served as a Director of SunCom since May 2004. Mr. Sheiffer was the
Chairman of Petry Media Corporation from 2001 through 2004. Prior to joining Petry Media
Corporation, Mr. Sheiffer served as a Managing Director of Sandler Capital Management in 2000,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SmartRoute Systems, Inc. from 1999 through 2000 and Chief
Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Katz Media from 1990 through 1994. He also serves
as a director of Petry Media Corporation, GoldenTree Asset Management, James Cable, Interep
National Radio Sales and Destinta Theaters.
William A. Robinson has served as Executive Vice President of Operations of SunCom since April
2004, Senior Vice President of Operations and Controller from September 2003 through March 2004,
Senior Vice President of Operations from January 2001 through August 2003 and as Vice President and
Controller from March 1998 through December 2000. Before joining SunCom, Mr. Robinson served as
Director, Financial Reporting for Freedom Chemical Company from June 1997 through March 1998 and
Director, Financial Analysis, Planning and Budgeting for Centeon L.L.C. from December 1995 through
June 1997.
Raul Burgos has served as President of SunCom Wireless Puerto Rico Operating Co., L.L.C. since
December 2004. Prior to joining SunCom, Mr. Burgos was the General Manager and Vice President of
Puerto Rico operations for AT&T Wireless from May 1999 through December 2004. Mr. Burgos also
served as General Manager and Vice President of Operations of Nextel International, Inc. from May
1998 through May 1999, and as the Director or Marketing and New Business Development of Nextel
Communications, Inc. from October 1996 through April 1998. Mr. Burgos has over ten years of
experience in the wireless industry.
Laura M. Shaw-Porter has served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources since September
2003 and as Vice President of Human Resources from February 1999 through August 2003. Ms.
Shaw-Porter joined SunCom as the Director of Human Resources in August 1998. Before joining
SunCom, Ms. Shaw-Porter served as Director of Human Resources for US Physicians, Inc. from 1993
through 1998.
Stockholder Communications
Any interested party may communicate with the Board of Directors and its committees. The
Board of Directors has established the following system to receive, track and respond to
communications from interested parties addressed to SunComs Board of Directors, its committees and
its members.
Any interested party may address his or her communication to the Board of Directors, the
independent directors, a committee of the Board or an individual Board member by sending a
communication addressed to the recipient group or individual, care of SunCom Wireless Holdings,
Inc. Corporate Secretary, 1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312. Depending on the subject
matter of the communication, it may be forwarded to the director(s) to whom it is addressed,
handled directly by management, or not forwarded if it is primarily commercial in nature, if it
relates to an improper or irrelevant topics or if it requires investigation to verify its content.
Communications regarding accounting, internal controls over financial reporting or auditing matters
will be delivered to and reviewed by the Audit Committee.
In addition, interested parties who prefer to send communications to the Board of Directors
and its committees via e-mail can send the communication to bod@suncom.com. In addition to the
Corporate Secretary, each board member has access to this e-mail address to review communications
sent by interested parties of SunCom.
Code of Conduct
SunCom has a Professional and Business Code of Conduct, which covers all directors, officers
and employees. A copy of this code of conduct is available on SunComs website, at
www.suncomwireless.net, or a printed copy can be obtained by writing to SunCom Wireless Holdings,
Inc., Corporate Secretary, 1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312.
SunCom has also adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, which applies to our
Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer and our Principal Accounting Officer and
Controller. A copy of this code of ethics is available on SunComs website, at
www.suncomwireless.net, or a printed copy can be obtained by writing to SunCom Wireless Holdings,
Inc.,
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Corporate Secretary, 1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312. Any amendments to this
code of ethics, as well as any waivers that are required to be disclosed under the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission will be posted on SunComs website.
Corporate Governance Guidelines
The Board of Directors has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines that cover areas such as
director responsibilities and qualifications, management succession and Board committees. A copy
of our corporate governance guidelines is available on SunComs
website, at www.suncomwireless.net,
or a printed copy can be obtained by writing to SunCom Wireless Holdings, Inc., Corporate
Secretary, 1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312. Any amendments to the corporate
governance guidelines, as well as any waivers that are required to be disclosed under the rules of
the Securities and Exchange Commission will be posted on SunComs website.
Board Committees
Our board of directors has a Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee and a
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee currently consists of three non-employee directors. The
Compensation Committee regularly reviews SunComs executive compensation policies and practices and
establishes the salaries of executive officers.
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the disclosure under Compensation
Discussion and Analysis with SunComs management. Based upon these reviews and discussions, the
Compensation Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis section be included in this Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
Mathias J. DeVito
Arnold Sheiffer
Scott Anderson
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
The current members of the Audit Committee are Mr. Anderson, as chairman, Mr. DeVito and Mr.
Sheiffer. Each member of the Audit Committee has been found by the Board of Directors to have no
relationship with SunCom that would interfere with the exercise of his independence from SunCom and
its management, and meets all other criteria of independence under the listing standards of the New
York Stock Exchange and Rule 10A-3 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Board of Directors has determined that Arnold Sheiffer qualifies as an audit committee financial
expert, as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors
There have been no changes to the director nomination procedures overseen by the
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires SunComs executive officers and directors and
persons who own more than 10% of SunComs Class A common stock to file reports of ownership and
changes in ownership of SunComs Class A common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Based solely on a review of copies of such reports and written representations from the reporting
persons, SunCom believes that from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, its executive
officers, directors and greater than 10% stockholders filed on a timely basis all reports due under
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, except that Arnold Sheiffer reported a single transaction late.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Compensation Program and Objectives
SunComs compensation program has been developed to
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Enable SunCom to hire and retain highly qualified, motivated employees while meeting
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Encourage and reward employee performance that directly contributes to SunComs overall success; and |
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Align management interests with those of stockholders. |
Over the last few years, there has been widespread consolidation and change in the wireless
industry resulting in significant challenges to the employees who operate the business. As a
result, SunComs financial results have been below desired levels and our stock price has declined
significantly. However, through the efforts of the employees, the financial results have improved
as compared to 2005.
Elements of Executive Compensation
Our executive compensation program consists primarily of base salary, an annual incentive plan
(the Management Business Objective Plan, which we refer to as the MBO Plan), and the SunCom
Wireless Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Plan (which we refer to as the
LTIP Plan). In addition, limited perquisites are provided to the CEO and two other executive
officers. Also, we are in the process of phasing out certain retention bonus agreements (see the
Elements of Compensation section for more details).
The Compensation Committee annually reviews these elements of the compensation program and
assesses the integrity of the compensation program as a whole to ensure that it continues to be
aligned with our compensation principles, and thus, supports the attainment of our goals. The 2006
review conducted by the Compensation Committee resulted in no significant changes being made to the
compensation program.
Base Salary
Base salaries are fixed amounts of compensation and provide the foundation of all employee
compensation, including that of SunComs executives (Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell, Robinson and all
Senior Vice Presidents). Salaries are reviewed annually as well as at the time of a promotion or
other change in responsibilities. Increases are based on an evaluation of the executives previous
years performance and the relative strategic importance of the position. Salaries are also
evaluated based on market conditions and the median pay levels within SunComs peer group (See
Benchmarking discussion). Unless there is significant change in these factors or in the
executives responsibilities, executives (exclusive of Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell, Robinson and
Burgos) merit increases for this group are budgeted at 4%.
In connection with the extension of their employment agreements, Mr. Kalogriss and Mr.
Robinsons salaries increased by approximately 10% in 2006 to provide a more competitive salary
(see Benchmarking discussion). This was the first salary increase Mr. Kalogris received since
February 4, 2003. Mr. Robinsons last increase was on January 1, 2005. Prior to these increases,
their salaries had been below the 25th percentile of the peer group. Additionally, although the
Board has authority to increase their salaries, it is SunComs intent not to provide annual salary
increases until the employment agreements are renewed (which is also the case with Mr. Haskells
salary, as specified in his employment agreement).
As negotiated, Mr. Burgoss employment agreement mandates a 5% increase in salary per year if
his current years performance is consistent with his past years performance.
During 2006, Mr. Haskell received additional salary of approximately $38,000 for his added
responsibilities during his service as interim CEO while Mr. Kalogris was on a medical leave of
absence due to an automobile accident. Mr. Kalogris continued to receive his salary during this
medical leave of absence consistent with the terms of his employment agreement.
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Management Business Objective Plan (MBO Plan)
SunComs MBO Plan is an annual incentive plan that links pay to performance for management
including named executive officers (Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell, Robinson, Burgos and Ms.
Shaw-Porter). The annual incentives paid under the MBO Plan are aligned with our business
strategy, which is to grow the business and create shareholder value. The two metrics that measure
how successfully we execute our business strategy are Adjusted EBITDA and net subscriber additions
(the number of new subscribers activating service minus the number of subscribers canceling
service), which provide the platform for growth. Adjusted EBITDA measures liquidity and is
calculated as net loss plus net interest expense, income taxes, asset impairment, depreciation and
asset disposal and amortization adjusted for other expense (which was not indicative of our ongoing
cash flows from operations) and non-cash compensation. The Adjusted EBITDA objective is weighted
at 60% and the subscriber objective is weighted at 40%.
A threshold level of the objective for Adjusted EBITDA and net subscriber additions must be
obtained in order for those eligible under the MBO Plan to earn any incentive awards. Consistent
with previous years, the 2006 threshold was set at 80% of the aggregate objective for the weighted
achievement of the combination of adjusted EBITDA and net subscribers. Participants of the MBO Plan
would receive 100% of their target incentive if they meet the objective. Performance above or
below 100% of the objective would result in payment equal to the percent above or below the
objective. Performance below the aggregate 80% threshold would result in no payment.
Each year, the named executive officers, in conjunction with the senior management team,
establish an annual business plan which is then reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
The established objectives for the MBO Plan are based on this annual business plan. In developing
established objectives, the executive team reviews several sources of information and data
including, but not limited to:
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Long-term strategic plan for the company; |
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Actual company results compared to peers and to historical results; |
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Anticipated operational opportunities and challenges based on competitive pressures; and |
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Anticipated economic conditions that could affect key business drivers such as
subscriber growth, deactivations, average revenue per user, cost per gross addition
(CPGA) and cash cost per user. |
For information on the calculation and use of average revenue per user and CPGA, see
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006. Cash cost per user is calculated as the total of GAAP operating expenses
reported on our consolidated statements of operations, less equipment revenue related to
transactions with existing subscribers, asset impairment, depreciation and asset disposal,
amortization, non-cash compensation and operating costs incurred to acquire new subscribers (as
described in the calculation of CPGA), dividing by our average subscribers for the period.
Once MBO Plan objectives are established and approved by the Compensation Committee, it has
the ability to use discretion to increase or decrease the established objectives. At the end of
the plan year, the Committee reviews the actual performance against the established objectives to
determine if adjustment is warranted. In making its determination, the Committee considers numerous
factors including, but not limited to the following:
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Overall industry performance; |
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The aggressiveness of the objectives year over year; |
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The percent/degree by which the objectives were missed; |
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Company specific operational challenges that could not or were not anticipated and |
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The impact of their decision on retention and motivation of key/critical management eligible under the MBO Plan. |
The Compensation Committee may consider using its discretion at an individual level based on
an individuals performance and impact or it may exercise discretion for the group as a whole.
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The original 2006 operating budget included objective targets of $96 million of Adjusted
EBITDA and 161,897 net subscriber additions, which reflected a more than 200% improvement over 2005
performance. The Committee approved a reduction of the objectives for those eligible under the MBO
Plan based on the following factors:
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The aggressiveness of the plan objectives; |
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The unanticipated operating challenges impacting execution of the business plan,
including ongoing integration of markets acquired from AT&T Wireless; and |
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The volatility and consolidations occurring in the telecom industry. |
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $85.5 million before any restructuring costs that might be
expensed, and net subscriber additions was adjusted to 114,300. These adjusted objectives were
still aggressive, reflecting approximately 165% improvement over 2005 performance. Because of the
reduction in the objectives, actual incentive awards for the Senior Vice Presidents and above, with
the exception of Mr. Burgos, were capped at an individuals target incentive award at 100%. Based
on actual results the MBO Plan would have paid at 108% of target incentive. Performance measured
against original objectives would have been paid at 88% of target incentive. Target annual
incentive opportunities as a percent of base salary were as follows for the named executive
officers:
Target Incentive as % of Salary
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Mr. Kalogris |
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Mr. Haskell |
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Mr. Robinson |
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Mr. Burgos |
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Ms. Shaw-Porter |
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Mr. Burgoss target was 50% from
January 1, 2006 through August 31,
2006. In connection with his
employment agreement, his target
increased to 75% effective from
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Restricted Stock
The Compensation Committee administers the LTIP Plan under which it has the authority to grant
awards of restricted shares of our Class A common stock. The primary objective of the LTIP Plan is
to align the interests of executives with those of stockholders by increasing executive ownership
to foster a long-term focus. Additionally, to support SunComs retention efforts, restricted stock
awards to executives cliff vest after three or four years, which is within the competitive range.
The 2006 grant vests 100% after three or four years. The restricted stock awards are the only
awards issued under the LTIP Plan.
It has been SunComs practice since 2003 to grant awards of restricted shares of our Class A
common stock to executives to replace shares that vest each year at a 1-to-1 ratio (i.e., if
100,000 shares vest, then a grant of 100,000 shares will be awarded). This practice is intended to
maintain a retentive effect and long-term focus through the unvested shares. It is our intention
to review and recalibrate this practice in 2007 (and again every three to four years thereafter)
based on competitive long-term incentive levels, SunComs stock price, available shares, and other
factors relevant at the time of review.
As negotiated in his employment agreement, Mr. Burgos received a grant of 200,000 restricted
shares of Class A common stock in 2006, but will not be entitled to another grant until May 2010.
These shares vest ratably over four years, beginning in May 2007 with a final vest occurring on
December 31, 2009.
SunCom does not re-price or backdate grants. Restricted stock awards are generally granted in
May of each year for two reasons:
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It is after year-end and after first quarter results are announced. The stock
therefore vests around the time that material non-public information such as year-end and
first quarter operating results become public. This allows those subject to a black-out
calendar to elect to satisfy their tax liability resulting from the vest to sell a
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It ensures that the timing of grants made to executive officers is consistent with
grants made to the rest of the management team whose number of restricted shares granted
depends on ratings determined during the annual performance review process that concludes
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There was one exception to the timing of grants in May 2006 when Mr. Burgos received his grant
in September 2006 in connection with his employment agreement.
Retention Bonus Agreements
The retention bonus agreement was introduced in 2004 to retain key or critical executives and
encourage their retention of company stock. Under these agreements, Messrs. Robinson and Burgos,
Ms. Laura Shaw-Porter and select vice presidents were entitled to receive specified retention bonus
payments over a three-year period provided the individual executive remained employed with the
company, the executives performance in the performance review process rates as a meets
expectations or better, and the executive agreed to restrictions prohibiting the sale of SunCom
stock.
For 2006, payments made under the retention bonus agreements are included in the Bonus
column of the Summary Compensation Table and represent approximately 5% to 6% of total compensation
(as defined in the Summary Compensation Table) for all of the eligible executives.
As our business has stabilized, there is less need for this plan and, therefore, newly hired
executives have not been eligible for this plan. As of January 1, 2007, Mr. Burgos and Ms.
Shaw-Porter are the last executives who will continue to receive a retention bonus per the terms of
their respective employment agreements, and in March 2007, the final restrictions on selling SunCom
stock under the retention bonus agreements were removed.
Perquisites and Other Compensation
SunCom limits the level of perquisites in favor of performance-based compensation but does
provide executives with certain perquisites that are consistent with current compensation
practices. Currently, three executives (Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell and Robinson), are provided with
perquisites that represent less than 1% of those executives total compensation (as set forth in
the Summary Compensation Table).
Pursuant to their employment agreements, Messrs. Kalogris, Robinson and Haskell receive
guaranteed paid vacation of five (5) weeks and reimbursement for tax services. Mr. Kalogris and
Mr. Robinson receive compensation for vacation days not used. Mr. Kalogris receives a monthly auto
allowance, and through October 27, 2006 had the use of a driver to transport him to/from the
airport, business meetings, etc. as necessary. The tax preparation services and the cost of the
driver for Mr. Kalogris are grossed-up for tax purposes.
Finally, executives have in the past had the opportunity to defer their pay through a
nonqualified deferred compensation plan. However, no executives have participated in the plan.
Due to the low overall participation, this plan was terminated on December 31, 2006.
Benchmarking
It is SunComs intention to provide employees with compensation levels and mix of pay that are
competitive with those of our peers. We last assessed the competitiveness of SunComs compensation
program in 2005 by reviewing the competitiveness of salaries, the MBO Plan and the LTIP Plan for
named executive officers. In doing so, we considered data for similarly-sized companies from both
published surveys and a custom peer group. Published surveys included the telecommunication
industry cuts of Mercers Executive Compensation Survey and Watson Wyatts Industry Report on Top
Management Compensation as well as a proprietary telecommunications executive survey. These
surveys were equally weighted in calculating a market consensus compensation values.
In connection with the October 2005 employment agreement renewals, the market value of
compensation levels for the CEO, CFO and EVP of Operations positions were assessed again using a
proxy analysis of the previously mentioned custom peer group. Due to consolidation and other
considerable changes in the industry, the peer group was redefined to better reflect
companies that were similar to SunCom in terms of business model and size. The selection of
the new peer group was based on the following criteria:
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Classification in the Global Industry Classification Standard as Wireless Providers,
Internet Software and Service Providers, or Broadcasting and Cable TV. These groups are
the most likely to include companies with analogous business models on material factors,
such as consumer orientation (as opposed to focusing primarily on business customers),
recurring or subscription-based revenue model, and requirements of large fixed-cost
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Revenue in the range of 1/3 to 3 times SunComs revenue. |
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Similarity to SunComs business model. Companies must possess characteristics
described above and not have other contradicting factors, such as a customer base that is
entirely overseas. |
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Compensation data that is publicly available. |
Using these criteria, a peer group of twenty-four companies was developed with median revenues
approximately equivalent to SunComs revenue. The peer group included the following companies:
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Alamosa Holdings, Inc.1
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Mediacom Communications Corp. |
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.
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Nextel Partners Inc. 1 |
Centennial Communications Corp.
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RCN Corp. 2 |
Centurytel, Inc.
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Rural Cellular Corp. |
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
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Telewest Global Inc.3 |
Citizens Communications
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Time Warner Telecom Inc. |
Covad Communications Group, Inc.
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Ubiquitel Inc. 1 |
Dobson Communications Corp.
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United Online, Inc. |
Earthlink, Inc.
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US Unwired Inc.4 |
General Communication, Inc.
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USA Mobility, Inc. 2 |
Insight Communications Company, Inc.5
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Valor Communications Group2,6 |
Leap Wireless International, Inc. 2
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Western Wireless Corporation7 |
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Acquired by Sprint/Nextel and will no longer be included in the peer group. |
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Excluded from October 2005 analysis because they had irregular grant practices not reflective of regular
ongoing grants. |
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Merged with NTL, Inc. and will no longer be included in the peer group. |
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Has agreed to be acquired by Sprint Nextel in which case it will no longer be included in the peer group. |
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Acquired by management and The Carlyle Group and will no longer be included in the peer group. |
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Now named Windstream Corp. |
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Merged with Alltel and will no longer be included in the peer group. |
It is SunComs intent to provide ongoing compensation (base salary, MBO Plan target
incentives, and restricted stock) that is positioned at the median for all executives with the
exception of Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell and Robinson. Due to the strategic impact of the CEO, CFO
and EVP of Operations positions on the business, it is our intent to position their ongoing
compensation at the 75th percentile. In the information that follows, targeted levels
is defined as the market 75th percentile for Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell and Robinson, and
market median for other executives. These comparisons to targeted pay levels are based on the
2005 competitive compensation with an upward adjustment to reflect one additional year of
anticipated competitive compensation increases.
Actual ongoing compensation has been below targeted levels (75th percentile) for
Messrs. Kalogris, Haskell and Robinson primarily due to the price of our stock at the time
restricted stock grants were made, resulting in valuations below those of competitive grants.
While the restricted stock grants were also below targeted levels for Mr. Burgos (if his grant is
annualized
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over the four years before he is entitled to another grant) and Ms. Shaw-Porter, the MBO
Plan component of their compensation (which is significantly above competitive levels for these two
executives) is large enough to bring ongoing compensation to the targeted level for Mr. Burgos and
just slightly above targeted level for Ms. Shaw-Porter.
Employment and Severance Agreements
SunCom provides employment agreements to four executive officers, Messrs. Kalogris, Robinson,
Haskell and Burgos, primarily as a means of retention. Additionally, the agreements enable SunCom
to mandate non-compete and non-solicitation provisions for these executives. These agreements also
provide for perquisites to executives that are in line with competitive practice. These agreements
are described in detail in the discussion of employment agreements later in this proxy statement.
In December 2005, Mr. Kalogris and Mr. Robinsons employment agreements were amended to
extend their terms to February 3, 2010 and February 3, 2009, respectively. In connection with
these amended agreements, the following compensation elements were also changed:
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Increases of 10% in salary with no intended annual merit increase during the term of
the agreement; |
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Upon termination, a contractual payment equal to one times salary subject to forfeiture
for resignation without good reason or termination for cause (see discussion of employment
agreements in this proxy statement for definitions); |
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Increase Mr. Robinsons target bonus under the MBO Plan from 75% to 100% of salary to
bring his total cash compensation (salary plus bonus paid under MBO Plan) in line with the
peer group 75th percentile (as discussed in Benchmarking section); and |
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Perquisites were amended to include the payout for unused paid time off. Also, Mr.
Kalogris received the benefit of a driver, which was intended to encourage some travel
efficiencies for him. |
Finally, in 2006, additional amendments concerning payments/benefits in the event of
termination (as defined in the agreements) were made to conform to the employment agreements of Mr.
Kalogris and Mr. Robinson so that certain terms were consistent. The terms conformed included
health benefits coverage for a twelve-month period following the end of the employment period. For
Mr. Robinson, it includes immediate vesting of restricted stock upon termination.
Upon commencement of his position as CFO, Mr. Haskell entered into an employment agreement
with SunCom in 2006. The compensation terms of this agreement, summarized in the employment
agreement section of this proxy statement, are generally consistent with the agreements entered
into with the other two executive officers, except that Mr. Haskell did not receive any contractual
payments for entering into the agreement. Additionally, Mr. Haskell acted as the interim CEO
during Mr. Kalogris medical leave of absence from May 8, 2006 to August 14, 2006 at which time Mr.
Haskell received an amended employment letter stating an increased salary for the additional
responsibilities incurred during his service as interim CEO. Commensurate with his
experience, Mr. Haskell received a pro-rated salary at a level just below that of Mr. Kalogris to
compensate him for his duties as both the interim CEO and the CFO. Mr. Haskells bonus for 2006
was based upon total salary earned in 2006.
On January 31, 2007, Messrs. Kalogris, Robinson and Haskell entered into amendments to their
employment agreements. These amendments were entered into in connection with, and the terms are
directly related to SunComs entry into an agreement related to a debt-for-equity exchange, as
described under Related Person Transactions under Item 13
in this amended report. Under these amendments, the
three executives will be eligible to receive increased severance benefits from and after the
occurrence of a triggering event. Triggering event is defined as the earlier to occur of (1) the
closing of an exchange transaction in which certain holders of the 9-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2011 and 8-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (in each case issued by SunCom Wireless,
Inc.) exchange such notes for shares of SunCom Holdings Class A common stock; and (2) at least two
of the following three current members of the board of directors of SunCom Holdings cease to be
members of the board of directors for any reason Scott Anderson, Mathias DeVito and Arnold
Sheiffer.
If a triggering event occurs, Messrs. Kalogris and Robinson will be eligible to receive the
following severance benefits which are payable if employment is terminated:
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Two times their annual salary as of the date of termination; |
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Two times their target incentive under the MBO Plan; |
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Immediate vesting of all unvested restricted shares of Class A common stock as of the date of termination; and |
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Continuation of their existing medical, dental and prescription drug coverage for a period of 24 months. |
If a triggering event occurs, Mr. Haskell will be eligible to receive the following severance
benefits which are payable if employment is terminated:
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One times his annual salary as of the date of termination; |
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One times his target incentive under the MBO Plan; |
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Immediate vesting of all unvested restricted shares of Class A common stock as of the date of termination; and |
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Continuation of existing medical, dental and prescription drug coverage for a period of 24 months. |
Further, the employment agreement amendments also provide for the establishment of a sale
bonus pool which would be shared by Messrs. Kalogris, Robinson and Haskell. The distribution of
the sale bonus pool would be 50% to Mr. Kalogris, 25% to Mr. Robinson and 25% to Mr. Haskell. Upon
the closing of a Sale Transaction (as defined in the amendments) involving SunCom following a
triggering event, the sale bonus pool would be funded in the amount of:
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One-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Sale Proceeds (defined in the Amendments) payable
to SunCom, its affiliates and/or its stockholders in such sale transaction in excess of
$1.7 billion and up to $2.0 billion ; and |
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One percent (1.0%) of the Sale Proceeds payable to SunCom Holdings, its affiliates
and/or its stockholders in such sale transaction in excess of $2.0 billion. |
The increased severance benefits and the sale bonus provided under the employment agreement
amendments were established by the Committee in an effort to retain these key named executive
officers during this critical period. The Committee received consulting advice from Semler Brossy
and legal advice from Pepper Hamilton LLP in connection with the amendments to the agreements.
On September 1, 2006, Mr. Burgos also entered into an employment agreement with SunCom. The
compensation terms of this agreement, outlined in the employment agreement section of this proxy
statement, are generally consistent with agreements entered into with the other three executives
with the following exceptions:
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A merit increase of 5% to salary is to be awarded each year if he maintains his
historical level of performance; |
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He was not provided with a contractual payment for entering into the employment
agreement, but was instead provided with the retention bonus agreement award to be paid
each year of his contract term; |
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He is eligible to receive the following severance benefits based on the terms as
defined in his employment agreement: |
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Salary earned but not paid as of the date of termination; |
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Pro-rated portion of target incentive under the MBO Plan based on the number of
months worked during the plan year; |
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One times his annual salary as of the date of termination; |
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Immediate vesting of all unvested restricted shares of our Class A common stock
as of the date of termination; and |
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Continuation of existing medical, dental and prescription drug coverage for a period of 12 months. |
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He is not provided with any perquisites. |
On March 26, 2007, Ms. Shaw-Porter entered into a letter agreement with SunCom for the purpose
of retaining Ms. Shaw-Porter upon a triggering event. The general compensation terms of this
agreement are as follows:
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A retention bonus equivalent to 25% of her salary at the time the retention bonus is
paid if she remains employed by SunCom; |
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Severance benefits as follows should her employment be terminated involuntarily for
reasons defined in her agreement: |
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Salary earned but not paid as of the date of termination; |
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Pro-rated portion of target incentive under the MBO Plan based on the number of
months worked during the plan year; |
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One times her annual salary and target incentive under the MBO Plan as of the
date of termination; |
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Immediate vesting of all unvested restricted shares of our Class A common stock
as of the date of termination; and |
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Continuation of existing medical, dental and prescription drug coverage for a period of 12 months. |
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She is not provided with any perquisites. |
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
SunCom does not maintain formal stock ownership guidelines, but we encourage stock ownership.
In their employment agreements, Mr. Kalogris and Mr. Robinson have had restrictions in place that
prohibited them from selling their stock. Also, as part of the retention bonus agreement, other
executives have also been prohibited from selling their stock. However, the restrictions
associated with the retention bonus agreements have lapsed or been eliminated from the employment
agreements.
Policy on Deductibility of Compensation
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code limits the deductibility of compensation in excess
of $1 million paid to certain executive officers named in this proxy statement, unless certain
requirements are met. No element of SunComs compensation, including the annual incentive plan and
restricted stock, meets these requirements. To maintain flexibility in compensating executive
officers in a manner designed to aid in retention and promote varying corporate performance
objectives, the Committee has not adopted a policy of meeting the Section 162(m) requirements.
Recapture Policy
SunCom intends to comply with Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Section 304 of
the Act requires companies to recapture certain compensation (such as, bonuses, incentive-based or
equity-based compensation, and gains on the sale of company securities) received by the companys
chief executive officer or the chief financial officer during a recapture period if the company is
required to file an accounting restatement due to the companys material noncompliance, as a result
of misconduct, with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws. This recapture
period is the twelve-month period following the first public issuance or filing with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (whichever first occurs) of the financial document embodying such financial
reporting requirements.
Director Compensation
Director compensation (including annual board retainers and meeting fees, committee member and
chair retainers and meeting fees, and equity awards) is reviewed periodically by the Compensation
Committee and is set after taking into consideration the responsibilities of the directors and
competitive practice. The last thorough review was completed in 2002. Management conducted a
preliminary review in 2006, but no changes in compensation resulted from that assessment. It is
anticipated that a thorough review will be conducted in 2007.
Our mix of director compensation is more heavily weighted on cash than equity as compared to
the market due to our currently low stock price. At the time the last full review was conducted in
2002, equity compensation was in line with the competitive practice.
During Mr. Kalogris medical leave of absence, Mr. Anderson acted as an interim non-executive
Chairman of the Board. For these services, he was paid an additional annual retainer of $50,000
(prorated for his time of service as interim Chairman) commensurate with retainers paid externally
to other non-executive chairmen. This payment was in addition to his retainer fees for services as
a director, committee member and committee chairman.
Two of SunComs current directors, Messrs. Anderson and Sheiffer, had balances of $52,725 and
$141,144, respectively, in the nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Their balances were paid
out in connection with the plans termination.
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Directors who are employees do not receive compensation for service on the Board of Directors.
Non-employee members of the Board of Directors receive compensation of $15,000 per year, plus
$2,500 for each meeting they attend in person or telephonically if scheduled as a conference call
or $1,000 for each scheduled in-person meeting they participate in via conference call.
Non-employee directors also receive compensation of $10,000 per year for each committee on which
they serve, plus $1,750 for each committee meeting they attend in person or telephonically, and the
Chairman of each committee receives an additional $5,000 annual retainer. All directors are
reimbursed for expenses for every Board and committee meeting attended.
In 2006, each non-employee director received a grant of 15,000 restricted shares of our Class A
common stock under the Directors Stock and Incentive Plan. These shares vest in August 2008 and
are subject to forfeiture if the director terminates service prior to vesting of the award. In
addition, directors have the option of deferring receipt of shares until a future date beyond the
vesting date in certain circumstances.
Summary Compensation Table
The following table shows the compensation of the principal executive officer, the principal
financial officer and three other SunCom executive officers with the highest total compensation
paid or earned for 2006. Each named executive officer, other than Ms. Shaw-Porter, had an
employment agreement in place during 2006. For a description of the material terms of these
agreements, see Employment Agreements below.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Awards |
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incentive plan |
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compensation |
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Total |
position |
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Year |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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compensation ($) |
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($) |
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($) |
Michael E. Kalogris,
Chairman
of the Board of
Directors and Chief
Executive Officer |
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2006 |
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498,121 |
(1) |
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603,886 |
(4) |
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500,000 |
(5) |
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53,777 |
(10) |
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1,655,784 |
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Eric Haskell,
Executive Vice
President and chief
Financial Officer |
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2006 |
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328,962 |
(2) |
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146,194 |
(4) |
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328,962 |
(6) |
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7,800 |
(11) |
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811,918 |
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William A.
Robinson, Executive
Vice President of
Operations |
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2006 |
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273,962 |
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53,040 |
(3) |
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534,917 |
(4) |
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275,000 |
(7) |
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6,600 |
(12) |
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1,143,519 |
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Raul Burgos,
President of SunCom
Wireless Puerto
Rico Operating Co.,
L.L.C. |
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2006 |
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222,315 |
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31,500 |
(3) |
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99,000 |
(4) |
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142,830 |
(8) |
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5,130 |
(13) |
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500,775 |
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Laura M.
Shaw-Porter, Senior
Vice President of
Human Resources |
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2006 |
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194,779 |
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28,215 |
(3) |
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150,000 |
(4) |
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100,000 |
(9) |
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6,600 |
(14) |
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479,594 |
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Includes $35,714 of salary paid by an insurance carrier while Mr. Kalogris was on a leave of absence. |
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(2) |
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Includes additional compensation paid to Mr. Haskell for services as Interim CEO. |
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(3) |
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Payments under the executive retention bonus agreements. For more information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis Retention Bonus Agreements. |
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(4) |
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For information regarding the methodology and assumptions used to calculate stock award compensation, see Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements filed with our annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2006. |
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(5) |
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Bonus paid based upon 100% of Mr. Kalogris salary multiplied by 100% achievement of specific goals under the MBO Plan. For more information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis MBO Plan. |
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Bonus paid based upon 100% of Mr. Haskells salary multiplied by 100% achievement of specific goals under the MBO Plan. For more information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis MBO Plan. |
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Bonus paid based upon 100% of Mr. Robinsons salary multiplied by 100% achievement of specific goals under the MBO Plan. For |
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more information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis MBO Plan. |
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Bonus paid based upon 50% of Mr. Burgos salary from January 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006 and 75% of Mr. Burgos salary from September 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 multiplied by 108% achievement of
specific goals under the MBO Plan. For more information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis MBO Plan. |
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Bonus paid based upon 50% of Ms. Shaw-Porters salary multiplied by 100% achievement of specific goals under the 2006 MBO Plan. For more information, see Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
Compensation Discussion and Analysis MBO Plan. |
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Mr. Kalogris received $6,600 in 401(k) matching contributions, $21,600 in automobile allowance, $8,246 in tax preparation services, $8,253 of benefit for company paid driver services and $9,078 for tax
gross up ($5,523 for tax services and $3,555 for driver services.) |
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Mr. Haskell received $6,600 in 401(k) matching contributions and $1,200 representing payments for waiver of SunCom medical coverage. |
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Mr. Robinson received $6,600 in 401(k) matching contributions. |
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Mr. Burgos received $4,830 in contributions to a retirement plan for Puerto Rico employees and, as a resident of Puerto Rico, qualifies for and was paid a $300 bonus under Puerto Rico law. |
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Ms. Shaw-Porter received $6,600 in 401(k) matching contributions. |
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table shows the grants of restricted shares of our Class A common stock made to
the named executive officers in 2006. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards is
based upon the number of shares granted multiplied by the closing stock price on the date of
issuance.
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
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of shares of stock |
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Restricted Stock |
Name |
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Grant Date |
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Date |
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or units (#) |
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($) |
Michael E. Kalogris |
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5/15/2006 |
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3/7/2006 |
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227,500 |
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336,700 |
(1) |
Eric Haskell |
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5/15/2006 |
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3/7/2006 |
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277,500 |
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410,700 |
(2) |
William A. Robinson |
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5/15/2006 |
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3/7/2006 |
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92,500 |
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136,900 |
(3) |
Raul Burgos |
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5/15/2006 |
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3/7/2006 |
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30,000 |
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44,400 |
(4) |
Raul Burgos |
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9/8/2006 |
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9/8/2006 |
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200,000 |
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286,000 |
(5) |
Laura M.
Shaw-Porter |
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5/15/2006 |
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3/7/2006 |
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30,000 |
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44,400 |
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Mr. Kalogris was granted 227,500 shares of stock under the Amended and Restated Stock and
Incentive Plan on May 15, 2006 at a closing stock price of $1.48. |
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Mr. Haskell was granted 277,500 shares of stock under the Amended and Restated Stock and
Incentive Plan on May 15, 2006 at a closing stock price of $1.48. |
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Mr. Robinson was granted 92,500 shares of stock under the Amended and Restated Stock and
Incentive Plan on May 15, 2006 at a closing stock price of $1.48. |
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Mr. Burgos was granted 30,000 shares of stock under the Amended and Restated Stock and
Incentive Plan on May 15, 2006 at a closing stock price of $1.48. |
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Mr. Burgos was granted 200,000 shares of stock under the Amended and Restated Stock and
Incentive Plan on September 8, 2006 at a closing stock price of $1.43. |
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Ms. Porter was granted 30,000 shares of stock under the Amended and Restated Stock and
Incentive Plan on May 15, 2006 at a closing stock price of $1.48. |
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table shows the outstanding equity awards held by the named executive officers
at December 31, 2006.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT DECEMBER 31, 2006
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vested ($) (1) |
Michael E. Kalogris |
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682,500 |
(2) |
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477,750 |
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Eric Haskell |
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292,500 |
(3) |
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204,750 |
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William A. Robinson |
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370,000 |
(4) |
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259,000 |
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Raul Burgos |
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320,000 |
(5) |
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224,000 |
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Laura M. Shaw-Porter |
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120,000 |
(6) |
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84,000 |
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Market value at year-end is based on December 29, 2006 market closing price of $0.70. |
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227,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2007, 227,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2008 and 227,500
shares will vest on May 1, 2009. |
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92,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2007, 15,000 shares will vest on August 15, 2007, 92,500
shares will vest on May 1, 2008 and 92,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2009. |
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92,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2007, 92,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2008, 92,500 shares
will vest on May 1, 2009 and 92,500 shares will vest on May 1, 2010. |
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(5) |
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80,000 shares will vest on May 1, 2007, 80,000 shares will vest on May 1, 2008, 80,000 shares
will vest on May 1, 2009, 50,000 shares will vest on December 31, 2009, and 30,000 shares will vest
on May 1, 2010. |
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30,000 shares will vest on May 1, 2007, 30,000 shares will vest on May 1, 2008, 30,000 shares
will vest on May 1, 2009 and 30 000 shares will vest on May 1, 2010. |
Stock Vested
The following table shows the restricted shares of our Class A common stock that vested for
the named executive officers during 2006.
STOCK VESTS IN 2006
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vesting ($) (1) |
Michael E. Kalogris |
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227,500 |
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|
409,500 |
|
Eric Haskell |
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
22,500 |
|
William A. Robinson |
|
|
92,501 |
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|
|
166,502 |
|
Raul Burgos |
|
|
30,000 |
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|
|
54,000 |
|
Laura M. Shaw-Porter |
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|
30,000 |
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|
|
54,000 |
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(1) |
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Based on the number of shares vested multiplied by the closing stock price
on the date of vesting |
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Compensation of Directors
The following table shows the compensation paid or earned by the non-employee directors for
services during 2006. For more information, see Compensation Discussion and Analysis Director
Compensation.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR 2006
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Fees |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
earned or |
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Stock |
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Change in pension value |
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paid in |
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awards |
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and nonqualified deferred |
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Name |
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cash ($) |
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($) (2) |
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compensation earnings (6) |
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Total ($) |
Scott I. Anderson |
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134,500 |
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|
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76,095 |
(3) |
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|
|
(7) |
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|
210,595 |
|
Mathias DeVito |
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|
108,750 |
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|
|
61,240 |
(4) |
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|
|
|
|
|
169,990 |
|
Arnold Sheiffer |
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|
58,125 |
(1) |
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|
61,240 |
(5) |
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|
|
(8) |
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|
119,365 |
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|
|
(1) |
|
Deferred $49,375 into the nonqualified deferred compensation plan. |
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(2) |
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For information regarding the methodology and assumptions used to calculate stock award
compensation, see Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements filed with our annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. |
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(3) |
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Mr. Anderson was granted 15,000 shares on May 10, 2006 valued at $1.42 per share, or an
aggregate grant date fair value of $21,300. In addition, Mr. Anderson held 33,500 unvested shares
of restricted Class A common stock as of December 31, 2006, of which 3,500 shares will vest on June
1, 2007, 15,000 shares will vest on August 15, 2007 and 15,000 shares will vest on August 15, 2008. |
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(4) |
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Mr. DeVito was granted 15,000 shares on May 10, 2006 valued at $1.42 per share, or an aggregate
grant date fair value of $21,300. In addition, Mr. DeVito held 30,000 unvested shares of
restricted Class A common stock as of December 31, 2006, of which 15,000 shares will vest on August
15, 2007 and 15,000 shares will vest on August 15, 2008. |
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(5) |
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Mr. Sheiffer was granted 15,000 shares on May 10, 2006 valued at $1.42 per share, or an
aggregate grant date fair value of $21,300. In addition, Mr. Sheiffer held 30,000 unvested shares
of restricted Class A common stock as of December 31, 2006, of which 15,000 shares will vest on
August 15, 2007 and 15,000 shares will vest on August 15, 2008. |
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(6) |
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SunComs nonqualified deferred compensation plan was terminated as of December 31, 2006. Two
current directors, Messrs. Anderson and Sheiffer participated in the plan. |
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(7) |
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On January 12, 2007, Mr. Anderson received 55,500 shares following the termination of the
nonqualified deferred compensation plan valued at $0.95 per share, the closing price on the
withdrawal date. |
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(8) |
|
On January 12, 2007, Mr. Sheiffer received 15,000 shares following the termination of the
nonqualified deferred compensation plan valued at $0.95 per share, the closing price on the
withdrawal date. In addition, Mr. Sheiffer withdrew $126,894 in cash on January 17, 2007. |
Employment Agreements
SunCom provides employment agreements to four executive officers, Messrs. Kalogris, Robinson,
Haskell and Burgos.
On December 14, 2005 Mr. Kalogris employment agreement was amended to extend the terms of his
employment as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of SunComs Board of Directors through February
3, 2010. Also on December 14, 2005, Mr. Robinsons employment agreement was amended to extend the
term of his employment as Executive Vice President of Operations through February 3, 2009. The
amended employment agreements prohibit Mr. Kalogris and Mr. Robinson, except in certain limited
situations, from transferring their shares of SunComs Class A common stock during the period
covered by the employment agreement. Upon executing the December 14, 2005 employment agreement
amendments, Mr. Kalogris and Mr.
Robinson received contractual payments subject to forfeiture in the amount of $500,000 and
$275,000, respectively. A portion of these payments may be forfeited, in certain circumstances,
should the executive terminate his employment prior to the expiration of his employment agreement
in certain circumstances.
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On May 26, 2006, Mr. Haskell entered into an employment agreement pursuant to which Mr.
Haskell has agreed to serve as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer SunCom
until February 3, 2007. Since Mr. Haskells employment agreement was not terminated on or before
February 3, 2007, the employment agreement has been automatically extended for successive 60 day
periods unless either party elects to terminate the agreement by giving 60 days prior notice.
On September 6, 2006, SunCom and Mr. Burgos entered into an employment agreement pursuant to
which Mr. Burgos agreed to serve as President of SunCom Puerto Rico Operating Co., LLC until
December 31, 2009.
On January 31, 2007, Messrs. Kalogris, Robinson and Haskell entered into amendments to their
agreements. The three executives will be eligible to receive increased severance benefits from and
after the occurrence of a triggering event.
Each of these employment agreements, however, may be terminated by the executive officer or
SunCom as follows. Each of these executive officers may terminate his employment agreement:
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at any time at his sole discretion upon 30 days prior written notice, in the case of
Mr. Kalogris, and 60 days prior written notice, in the case of Mr. Robinson, Mr. Haskell
and Mr. Burgos; and |
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immediately, upon written notice for good reason, which includes: |
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(a) |
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if there is a change of control, as defined in the employment agreement; |
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(b) |
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in the case of Mr. Robinson, Mr. Haskell and Mr. Burgos, if he is demoted or
removed from any of his positions or offices other than in accordance with his
respective employment agreement; and in the case of Mr. Kalogris, if he is demoted,
removed or not re-elected as Chairman of SunComs Board of Directors. However, so long
as Mr. Kalogris remains a member of SunComs Board of Directors and as SunComs Chief
Executive Officer, it is not considered good reason if Mr. Kalogris is no longer
Chairman of SunComs Board of Directors; |
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(c) |
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there is a material diminishment of the executive officers responsibilities,
duties or status and that diminishment is not rescinded within 30 days after receiving
written notice of the diminishment; |
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(d) |
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SunCom fails to pay or provide benefits to the executive officer when due and
does not cure that failure within 10 days after receiving written notice of that
failure; |
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(e) |
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in the case of Mr. Kalogris, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Haskell, SunCom relocates its
principal offices more than 30 miles from its current headquarters without the consent
of the executive officer; and in the case of Mr. Burgos, SunCom relocates its principal
office location more than 30 miles from its current principal location in Puerto Rico; |
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(f) |
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SunCom purports to terminate the executive officer for cause for any reason
other than those permitted as for cause reasons under the employment agreement; or |
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(g) |
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with respect to Mr. Robinson, if Mr. Kalogris employment with SunCom
terminates during the term of Mr. Robinsons employment. |
SunCom may terminate any of these employment agreements:
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at any time, upon written notice, without cause at SunComs sole discretion; |
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for cause, as defined in the employment agreement; or |
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upon the death or disability of the executive officer. |
If Messrs. Kalogris or Robinsons employment is terminated due to his death or disability,
his termination without cause or for good reason (as defined in his employment agreement) or upon
SunComs election not to renew his agreement, SunCom will pay a severance benefit in the amount of
two times his base salary at the time of such termination and two times an amount
determined as if he had achieved 100% of his bonus based goals for the year and SunCom will
cause all unvested restricted shares of our Class A common stock held by him at the time of his
termination to become vested. If Mr. Haskells employment is terminated due to his death or
disability, his termination without cause or for good reason (as defined in his employment
agreement) or upon SunComs election not to renew his agreement, SunCom will pay a severance
benefit in the amount of one
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times his base salary at the time and one times an amount determined
as if he had achieved 100% of his bonus based goals for the year and SunCom will cause all unvested
restricted shares of our Class A common stock held by him at the time of his termination to become
vested.
Mr. Kalogris employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $500,000,
subject to annual increases at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors, and an annual bonus in an amount up to 100% of his base salary based on SunComs
performance. Mr. Robinsons employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of
$275,000, subject to annual increases at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors, and an annual bonus in an amount up to 100% of his base salary based on SunComs
performance. Mr. Haskells employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of
$285,000, subject to annual increases at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors, and an annual bonus in an amount up to 100% of his base salary based on SunComs
performance.
Mr. Burgos employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $235,000, with
a discretionary annual increase of 5% subject to Mr. Burgos maintaining his historic levels of
performance, and an annual bonus in an amount up to 75% of his base salary, prorated from the
effective date of the employment agreement in the initial year, based on SunComs performance.
If Mr. Burgoss employment with SunCom terminates, he will be entitled to receive the
following:
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unpaid salary earned for services rendered to SunCom on or prior to the date of Mr.
Burgos termination of employment; |
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the vested portion of any award of shares of our Class A common stock; |
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a prorated bonus, provided Mr. Burgos employment is terminated by Mr. Burgos for
good reason, by SunCom without cause, or due to death or disability; |
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a severance award equal to Mr. Burgos base salary at the time of termination and
payable over a 12-month period, provided that Mr. Burgos employment is terminated for
good reason, by SunCom without cause, or due to disability; and |
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a portion of any unvested restricted shares of SunComs Class A common stock issued
to Mr. Burgos, determined in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement. |
Estimate of Severance Payments and Benefits
The
following table estimates potential payments and benefits as if our current named
executive officers had terminated as of December 31, 2006
pursuant to a change of control or
other termination covered by the employment agreements. The table reflects termination scenarios
covered by the agreements and the benefits receivable that are not available to all employees. The first scenario assumes that a triggering event has not occurred. A triggering event is
defined as the earlier to occur of (1) a debt-for-equity exchange transaction, as more fully
described under the heading Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions; and (2) at
least two of the following three current members of the board of directors of SunCom Holdings cease
to be members of the board of directors for any reason Scott Anderson, Mathias DeVito and Arnold
Sheiffer. The second scenario assumes that the officers termination occurs subsequent to a
triggering event. Both scenarios assume: (1)
annual cash incentive awards were fully earned and payable at target
for fiscal 2006; and (2) a
stock price of $0.70 (the closing stock price for our common stock on December 29, 2006).
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|
Estimate of Severance Payments and Benefits |
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|
Cash |
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Acceleration |
|
Continuation |
|
Total |
|
|
Severance |
|
of Equity |
|
of Medical |
|
Termination |
|
|
Payment ($)(1) |
|
Awards ($)(2) |
|
Benefits ($)(3) |
|
Benefits ($) |
Michael E. Kalogris |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to a triggering event |
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$ |
1,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
477,750 |
|
|
$ |
9,910 |
|
|
$ |
1,487,660 |
|
Subsequent to a triggering event |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
477,750 |
|
|
|
19,819 |
|
|
|
2,497,569 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eric Haskell |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to a triggering event |
|
|
570,000 |
|
|
|
75,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
645,250 |
|
Subsequent to a triggering event |
|
|
570,000 |
|
|
|
204,750 |
|
|
|
19,819 |
|
|
|
794,569 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
William A. Robinson |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to a triggering event |
|
|
550,000 |
|
|
|
259,000 |
|
|
|
12,034 |
|
|
|
821,034 |
|
Subsequent to a triggering event |
|
|
1,100,000 |
|
|
|
259,000 |
|
|
|
24,068 |
|
|
|
1,383,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raul Burgos |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to a triggering event |
|
|
431,813 |
|
|
|
224,000 |
|
|
|
3,695 |
|
|
|
659,508 |
|
Subsequent to a triggering event |
|
|
431,813 |
|
|
|
224,000 |
|
|
|
3,695 |
|
|
|
659,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Laura M. Shaw-Porter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to a triggering event |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subsequent to a triggering event |
|
|
424,000 |
|
|
|
84,000 |
|
|
|
9,339 |
|
|
|
517,339 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The agreements with the named executive officers entitle them
a multiple of salary and target bonus following certain covered
terminations. Mr. Kalogris is entitled to receive one-year of salary and one-year of bonus if he were terminated
prior to a triggering event. He is entitled to two years of salary and two years of bonus if he
were terminated subsequent to a triggering event. Mr. Haskell is entitled to receive one-year of
salary and one-year of bonus, prorated to reflect the portion of the year prior to termination, if
he were terminated prior to a triggering event. He is entitled to one-year of salary and one year
of bonus if he were terminated subsequent to a triggering event. Mr. Robinson is entitled to
receive one-year of salary and one-year of bonus if he were terminated prior to a triggering event.
He is entitled to two years of salary and two years of bonus if he were terminated subsequent to a
triggering event. Mr. Burgos is entitled to receive one-year of salary and one-year of bonus,
prorated to reflect the portion of the year prior to termination, if he were terminated prior to or
subsequent to a triggering event. Ms. Shaw-Porter is not entitled to any salary or bonus if she
were terminated prior to a triggering event. She is entitled to one-year of salary, one-year of
bonus and an additional one-year of bonus, prorated to reflect the portion of the year prior to
termination, if she were terminated subsequent to a triggering event. In
addition, in connection with a sale of the company, Mr. Kalogris, Mr. Haskell and Mr. Robinson are eligible for a sales bonus that is not contingent upon their termination.
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|
These terms are more fully described under the headings
Employment Agreements and Compensation Discussion
and Analysis. |
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|
(2) |
|
The amounts in this column represent the value of restricted stock that immediately vests and becomes payable based on certain covered terminations, and has been calculated
by multiplying the number of accelerated shares by the closing price of our stock on December 29, 2006. These amounts also accelerate upon a change in control independent form
the named officers termination. |
|
(3) |
|
The agreements with the executive officers entitle them to medical benefits following certain covered terminations as more fully described under the
headings Employment Agreements and Compensation
Discussion and Analysis. Mr. Kalogris is entitled to receive one-year of benefits if he were terminated prior to a
triggering event. He is entitled to two years of benefits if he were terminated subsequent to a
triggering event. Mr. Haskell is not entitled to any benefits if he were terminated prior to a
triggering event. He is entitled to receive two years of benefits if he were terminated subsequent
to a triggering event. Mr. Robinson is entitled to receive one-year of benefits if he were
terminated prior to a triggering event. He is entitled to two years of benefits if he were
terminated subsequent to a triggering event. Mr. Burgos is entitled to receive one-year of
benefits if he were terminated prior to or subsequent to a triggering event. Ms. Shaw-Porter is
not entitled to any benefits if she were terminated prior to a triggering event. She is entitled
to one-year of benefits if she were terminated subsequent to a triggering event. The amounts in this column represent an estimate the value of health care benefits to be provided based on the current cost to the
Company. |
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table summarizes information about our equity compensation plans as of December
31, 2006. All outstanding awards relate to restricted shares of our Class A common stock.
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Number of securities remaining |
|
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available for |
|
|
future issuance under equity |
|
|
compensation plans |
Equity Compensation plans approved by security holders |
|
|
|
|
Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Plan (1) |
|
|
1,510,665 |
|
2004 Directors Stock and Incentive Plan (2) |
|
|
193,000 |
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |
|
|
|
|
Director Stock Grants (3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
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|
1,703,665 |
|
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|
(1) |
|
The Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Plan provides for the grant of restricted stock
and does not permit the award of stock options. SunCom has made grants of restricted stock
under its Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Plan to provide an incentive to key
employees to further align the interests of such individuals with those of its stockholders.
Grants of restricted stock generally are made annually and deferred compensation is recorded
for these awards based upon the stocks fair value at the date of issuance. Generally, grants
vest over a four to five year period. As of December 31, 2006, 6,443,830 shares of restricted
stock had been issued and 1,510,665 restricted shares were available to be issued under the
Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Plan. |
|
(2) |
|
SunCom has made grants of restricted stock under its 2004 Directors Stock and Incentive Plan
to provide an incentive to directors to further align the interests of such individuals with
those of SunComs stockholders. Grants of restricted stock generally are made on a
discretionary basis and deferred compensation is recorded for these awards based upon the
stocks fair value at the date of issuance. Generally, grants vest over a three-year period.
As of December 31, 2006, 407,000 shares of restricted stock had been issued and 193,000
restricted shares were available to be issued under the 2004 Directors Stock and Incentive
Plan. |
|
(3) |
|
SunCom awarded an aggregate of 82,500 restricted shares of Class A common stock at an
average per share price of $4.11 to its independent directors in 2002. These awards vest
in equal installments over a five-year period, with the final installment vesting on June
1, 2007. The restricted stock awards to SunComs independent directors were not approved
by SunComs stockholders. |
Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners
The following table sets forth, as of March 9, 2007, the number of shares of Class A common
stock beneficially owned by (i) each current director, (ii) each director nominee, (iii) each
executive officer named in the Summary Compensation Table, (iv) all current directors and executive
officers as a group, and (iv) each of SunComs stockholders who, based on SunComs records, was
known to SunCom to be the beneficial owner, as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), of more than 5% of the Class A common stock.
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|
|
Number of Voting |
|
Percentage of Voting |
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1) |
|
Shares Beneficially Owned |
|
Shares Beneficially Owned |
Michael E. Kalogris |
|
|
3,595,588 |
(7) |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
William A. Robinson |
|
|
370,000 |
(8) |
|
|
* |
|
Raul Burgos |
|
|
341,585 |
(9) |
|
|
* |
|
Eric Haskell |
|
|
337,500 |
(10) |
|
|
* |
|
Laura Shaw-Porter |
|
|
199,118 |
(11) |
|
|
* |
|
Scott I. Anderson |
|
|
115,143 |
(12) |
|
|
* |
|
Mathias J. DeVito |
|
|
86,621 |
(13) |
|
|
* |
|
Arnold Sheiffer |
|
|
75,000 |
(14) |
|
|
* |
|
J.P. Morgan Partners (23A SBIC), L.P.(2) |
|
|
17,007,258 |
|
|
|
23.9 |
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(3) |
|
|
5,972,502 |
|
|
|
8.4 |
|
Pardus European Special Opportunities Master Fund L.P. (4) |
|
|
5,550,000 |
|
|
|
7.8 |
|
Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc.(5) |
|
|
4,890,525 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
Bacarella Holdings Corp. (6) |
|
|
3,682,900 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
|
All directors and executive officers as a group (8 persons) |
|
|
5,120,555 |
|
|
|
7.2 |
% |
|
|
|
* |
|
Represents less than 1%. |
|
(1) |
|
Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed in this table is c/o SunCom
Wireless Management Company, 1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312. |
|
(2) |
|
The information contained in the table and these footnotes with respect to J.P. Morgan
Partners (23A SBIC), L.P., J.P. Morgan SBIC LLC, Sixty Wall Street SBIC Fund, L.P., J.P.
Morgan Capital, L.P. and Sixty Wall Street Fund, L.P.
(collectively, the JPM Investors) is based solely on a filing on Schedule 13D filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 5, 2007. The JPM Investors report shared
voting and shared dispositive power as to 17,007,258 shares of Class A common stock. Each of
the JPM Investors reports its business address as 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York,
10017. |
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|
|
(3) |
|
The information contained in the table and these footnotes with respect to Goldman, Sachs &
Co. and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (collectively, the Goldman Sachs Investors) is based
solely on a Schedule 13G filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12,
2007. The Goldman Sachs Investors report shared voting and shared dispositive power as to
5,972,502 shares of Class A common stock. Each of the Goldman Sachs Investors reports its
business address as 85 Broad Street, New York, New York, 10004. |
|
(4) |
|
The information contained in the table and these footnotes with respect to Pardus European
Special Opportunities Master Fund L.P., Pardus Capital Management L.P., Pardus Capital
Management LLC, and Mr. Karim Samii (collectively, the Pardus Investors) is based soley on a
Schedule 13D/A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2007. The
Pardus Investors report sole voting and sole dispositive power as to 5,550,000 shares of Class
A common stock. Each of the Pardus Investors reports its business address as 1001 Avenue of
the Americas, Suite 1100, New York, New York 10018. |
|
(5) |
|
The information contained in the table and these footnotes with respect to Dimensional Fund
Advisors Inc. is based solely on a filing on Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2007. The business address of the
reporting entity is 1299 Ocean Avenue, 11th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401. |
|
(6) |
|
The information contained in the table and these footnotes with respect to Bacarella Holdings
Corp. and Evgeny Novitsky (collectively, the Bacarella Investors) is based solely on a
filing on Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 7, 2006. Each of the Bacarella Investors reports its business address as
Vanterpool Plaza, Wickhams Cay 1, 2nd floor, P.O. Box 873, Road Town, Tortola,
British Virgin Islands. |
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Includes 63,177 shares of Class A common held under an amended and restated common stock
trust agreement for management employees and independent directors, of which Mr. Kalogris is
trustee. Of the remaining 3,532,411 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table,
682,500 shares are subject to forfeiture in accordance with Mr. Kalogris employment
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Of the 370,000 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 370,000 shares are
subject to forfeiture according to the terms of Mr. Robinsons employment agreement. |
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Of the 341,585 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 320,000 shares are
subject to forfeiture according to the terms of Mr. Burgos employment agreement. |
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Of the 337,500 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 292,500 shares are
subject to forfeiture according to the terms of Mr. Haskells employment agreement. |
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Of the 199,118 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 120,000 shares are
subject to forfeiture according to the terms of award agreements between SunCom and Ms.
Shaw-Porter. |
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Of the 115,143 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 33,500 shares are
subject to forfeiture according to the terms of award agreements between SunCom and Mr.
Anderson. |
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Of the 86,621 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 30,000 shares are subject
to forfeiture according to the terms of award agreements dated between SunCom and Mr. DeVito. |
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Of the 75,000 shares of Class A common stock reported in the table, 30,000 shares are subject
to forfeiture according to the terms of award agreements between SunCom and Mr. Sheiffer. |
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Related Person Transactions
Debt-for-Equity Exchange
On January 31, 2007, SunCom Wireless Holdings, Inc., SunCom Wireless, Inc. and SunCom Wireless
Investment Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of
SunCom Wireless Holdings and certain holders of the
93/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 and 83/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 of SunCom Wireless (collectively the SunCom Wireless
Subordinated Notes), entered into an Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which the holders of the
SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes that are parties thereto, who currently hold approximately 95%
of the outstanding principal amount of the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes, will exchange all of
their outstanding SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes
(subject to certain contractual constraints) in exchange for an aggregate of approximately
50.6 million shares of our Class A common stock. Pardus European Special Opportunities Master
Fund, L.P., which beneficially owns approximately 7.8% of our Class A common stock, J.P. Morgan
Securities, Inc., an affiliate of JPM Investors that beneficially owns approximately 23.9% of our
Class A common stock, and Goldman, Sachs & Co., an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Investors that
beneficially owns
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approximately 8.4% of our Class A common stock, are parties to the Exchange
Agreement.
The exchange transaction will be effected by SunCom Wireless Investment Company LLC (SunCom
Investment). Immediately prior to the exchange, we will contribute to SunCom Investment the new
shares of Class A common stock necessary to complete the exchange. As a result of the exchange, the
holders of the outstanding SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes participating in the exchange will
receive in the aggregate (in respect of their SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes tendered in the
exchange) approximately 87.5% of our outstanding Class A common stock on a fully-diluted basis. The
existing holders of our Class A common stock will own approximately 12.5% of our Class A common
stock on a fully-diluted basis following the exchange.
The Exchange Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. In
connection with the Exchange Agreement, the holders of the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes have
agreed to exit consents that will remove, effective as of the closing of the exchange,
substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain of the events of default from the
indentures governing the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes.
The Exchange Agreement contains covenants of the parties calling for the Board of Directors of
SunCom Wireless Holdings to be reconstituted, immediately following the closing of the exchange, to
include Michael Kalogris and Scott Anderson, both current directors, as well as eight new directors
to be designated by various of the holders of the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes that are
parties to the Exchange Agreement. Also pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, we have agreed,
following the closing of the exchange, to pursue strategic alternatives, including the potential
sale of substantially all of its business.
Under the terms of the Exchange Agreement, we may not initiate or solicit alternative
proposals prior to the closing of the exchange, subject to exceptions that permit our Board of
Directors to respond to unsolicited proposals and take actions required by their fiduciary duties.
The
Exchange Agreement and the related merger (described below) have been
approved by stockholders holding a majority of the current
outstanding shares of our Class A common stock. The consummation of the exchange transaction is subject to various other conditions,
including receipt of approval from the Federal Communications Commission and other customary
closing conditions. The parties expect the exchange and the related merger to close in the second
quarter of 2007.
The Exchange Agreement contains termination rights, including Holdings right to terminate the
Exchange Agreement if Holdings board of directors accepts a superior proposal as required by its
fiduciary duties under applicable law, and provides that, upon the termination of the Exchange
Agreement under specified circumstances, Holdings will be required to pay each holder of SunCom
Wireless Subordinated Notes that is a party to the Exchange Agreement a break-up fee equal to 2% of
the total outstanding principal amount of the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes held by such
holder as of the date of the Exchange Agreement, or approximately $14.2 million in the aggregate.
Whether or not the exchange transaction is consummated, Holdings is obligated to pay the reasonable
fees and expenses of counsel to the holders of the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes participating
in the exchange, up to $1.0 million in the aggregate.
Also on January 31, 2007, simultaneously with the execution of the Exchange Agreement, we
entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with SunCom Merger Corp., a Delaware corporation and
direct wholly-owned subsidiary of SunCom Wireless Holdings formed for the purpose of entering into
the merger agreement (Merger Sub). Pursuant to the merger agreement, Merger Sub will be merged
with and into SunCom Wireless Holdings, with SunCom Wireless Holdings continuing as the surviving
corporation in the merger. In the merger, each issued and outstanding share of Class A common stock
of SunCom Wireless Holdings will be converted into 0.1 share of Class A common stock of SunCom
Wireless Holdings, as the surviving corporation in the merger, plus the contingent right to receive
additional shares of Class A common stock, totaling up to a maximum of 3% of the fully-diluted
Class A common stock (after giving effect to the exchange transaction assuming full participation
by the SunCom Wireless Subordinated Notes) in the aggregate to all holders immediately prior to the
merger, in the event we fail to undertake certain actions related to a potential sale of the
company following the exchange and the merger. Each
issued and outstanding share of common stock of Merger Sub will be cancelled in the exchange
for no consideration. The merger will be consummated prior to the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by the Exchange Agreement. The merger is being effected, among other reasons, to
implement a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and to ensure that we have sufficient authorized shares of
Class A common stock to complete the exchange.
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In connection with the exchange, certain JPM Investors converted all of their shares of our
Class B non-voting common stock (which constituted all remaining outstanding Class B shares) into
Class A common stock.
Goldman Sachs Engagement
Goldman Sachs & Co. and certain affiliates beneficially own more than 5% of our Class A common
stock. SunCom has engaged Goldman Sachs & Co. as its exclusive financial advisor in connection
with analyzing and evaluating various financial alternatives, including divestitures, mergers or
other business combinations or public or private financings (collectively, a Sale Transaction).
The engagement letter provides that SunCom will pay Goldman Sachs a $250,000 fee for such services.
In addition, Goldman Sachs will be entitled to an additional transaction fee if SunCom signs and
completes a Sale Transaction. Subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations, SunCom will
indemnify Goldman Sachs in connection with any action, proceeding or investigation relating to
SunComs engagement of Goldman Sachs as its financial advisor or any Sale Transaction.
Related Person Transaction Review Policies
SunCom has established and maintains procedures for the review of related party transactions.
These procedures are embodied in written guidelines adopted by the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors. The transactions described under Related Person
Transactions were approved prior to the
March 2007 adoption of the related-party disclosure guidelines. However, each of these
transactions were evaluated and unanimously approved by the Board of Directors.
SunCom utilizes the Audit Committee as the authority for review and approval of related party
transactions. The Audit Committee has full discretion to determine the scope of review that is
appropriate in considering any related party transaction. The types of transactions covered by the
guidelines are as follows:
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A related party transaction between SunCom and any related person includes any transactions
requiring disclosure under Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act and excludes:
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Director Independence
The Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that each of Messrs. Anderson, Arnold L.
Chavkin, Rohit M. Desai, DeVito and Sheiffer have no relationship with SunCom that would interfere
with the exercise of such directors independence from SunCom and its management and meets all
other criteria of independence under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange. In
accordance with the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, the Board examined relevant
facts and circumstances of transactions and relationships between SunCom or its management and
directors or their affiliates and among directors and their affiliates. The Board also considered
shares beneficially owned by each of the directors although the Board generally believes that stock
ownership tends to further align a directors interests with those of SunComs other stockholders.
The purpose of this review was to determine whether any such transactions or relationships were
inconsistent with a determination that the director is independent. As previously reported, Mr.
Chavkin resigned from the Board of Directors effective August 31, 2006, and Mr. Desai resigned from the
Board of Directors effective October 30, 2006.
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Audit Fees
The aggregate audit fees billed for professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP were $945,250 and $859,400 in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The fees incurred in 2006 were
comprised of $925,250 of billings for the audit of SunComs annual financial statements and
internal controls over financial reporting and the reviews of SunComs quarterly financial
statements and $20,000 of billings for services provided in connection with documents filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fees incurred in 2005 were comprised of $847,500 of
billings for the audit of SunComs annual financial statements and internal controls over financial
reporting, the reviews of SunComs quarterly financial statements and the audit of required
statutory financial statements and $11,900 of billings for services provided in connection with
documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Audit-Related Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP did not provide audit-related services to SunCom in 2006. The
aggregate fees billed for audit-related services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were
$96,000 in 2005. The fees incurred in 2005 related to an asset sale and due diligence audit
workpaper review.
Tax Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP did not provide tax services to SunCom in either 2006 or 2005.
All Other Fees
The aggregate fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for services other than those
described above under Audit Fees and Audit-Related Fees were $3,000 in both 2006 and 2005. The
fees in 2006 and 2005 were incurred for the licensing of a proprietary on-line accounting research
library.
None of the non-audit services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2006 or 2005 were
pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the
Exchange Act.
The Audit Committee utilizes a policy pursuant to which the audit, audit-related and
permissible non-audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm
are pre-approved prior to the engagement to perform such services. Prior to the Audit Committees
regular meeting in May of each year, the independent registered public accounting firm will submit
engagement letters and proposed fees for annual audit services to be performed that year.
Pre-approval for other audit and permitted non-audit services is generally provided on an quarterly
basis, and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is
generally subject to a specific budget. In accordance with this pre-approval policy, the
independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to
the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public
accounting firm and the fees for the services performed to date. The Audit Committee has delegated
its pre-approval authority to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, and any approvals made pursuant
to this delegated authority will be reported to the Audit Committee at its next meeting.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Berwyn, State of Pennsylvania on April 19, 2007.
SunCom Wireless Holdings, Inc.
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Date:
April 27, 2007
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Michael E. Kalogris |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of SunCom Wireless Holdings, Inc. and in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Michael E. Kalogris
Michael E. Kalogris
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Chief Executive Officer and
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/s/ Eric Haskell
Eric Haskell
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Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
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Harry Roessner
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Vice President and Controller
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Scott I. Anderson
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Director
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/s/ Mathias DeVito
Mathias DeVito
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Director
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Arnold Sheiffer
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