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ELECTROMED, INC.
500 Sixth Avenue Northwest
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-9299
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
To our Shareholders:
The Fiscal 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Electromed, Inc. (the “Company”) will be held at the Company’s offices at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071 on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, for the following purposes:
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Election of the directors named in the accompanying proxy statement, thereby setting the number of directors at seven;
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Ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm;
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Approval, on a non-binding and advisory basis, of our executive compensation;
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To recommend, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether executive compensation votes should occur every year, every two years or every three years; and
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Transaction of any other business properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on September 16, 2019 as the record date for determining the shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and any adjournments thereof. The stock transfer books of the Company will not be closed.
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By order of the Board of Directors,
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Stephen H. Craney
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Chairman of the Board
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THE PROMPT SUBMISSION OF PROXIES WILL SAVE THE COMPANY THE EXPENSE OF FURTHER REQUESTS FOR PROXIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE A QUORUM. YOU MAY VOTE BY MAIL, ONLINE OR BY PHONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH IN THE PROXY CARD, NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HOLDER OF RECORD.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Annual Meeting to be held on November 15, 2019
The Notice and Proxy Statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Shareholder Letter are available at http://investors.smartvest.com/annual-meeting.
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ELECTROMED, INC.
Proxy Statement
Fiscal 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Friday, November 15, 2019
10:00 a.m. Central Time
This proxy statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Electromed, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), for use at the Fiscal 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 (the “Annual Meeting”), and at any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Company’s offices at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071. Registration for the Annual Meeting will begin at approximately 9:45 a.m. Central Time and the Annual Meeting will commence at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. This solicitation is being made by mail; however, the Company also may use its officers, directors, and employees (without providing them with additional compensation) to solicit proxies from shareholders in person or by telephone, facsimile, email or letter. Distribution of this proxy statement and the proxy card, or a notice of internet availability, is expected to begin on or about September 27, 2019.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING
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Why did I receive this proxy statement?
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The Company is soliciting your proxy vote at the Annual Meeting because you were the owner of record of one or more shares of
common stock of the Company at the close of business on September 16, 2019, the record date for the meeting, and are therefore
entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
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A proxy is your legal designation of another person or persons (the “proxy” or “proxies,” respectively) to vote on your behalf. By giving your proxy, you are authorizing Stephen H. Craney and Kathleen S. Skarvan, the designated proxies, the authority to vote your shares of common stock at the Annual Meeting in the manner you indicate on your proxy card. If you authorize the proxies but do not give direction with respect to any nominee or other proposal, the proxies will vote your shares as recommended by the Board. The proxies are authorized to vote in their discretion (except as otherwise provided below) if other matters are properly submitted at the Annual Meeting, or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
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When and where is the Annual Meeting?
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The Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the Company’s building located at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071. Registration for the meeting will begin at approximately 9:45 a.m. Central Time. The Annual Meeting will commence at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
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Proposal 1 — To elect the directors named in this proxy statement, thereby setting the number of directors at seven;
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Proposal 2 — To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm;
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Proposal 3 — To approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, our executive compensation; and
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To recommend, on a non-binding advisory basis, whether executive compensation votes should occur every year, every two years or every three years.
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The Board recommends a vote:
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the election of all of the directors named in this proxy statement, thereby setting
the number of directors at seven (see Proposal 1);
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the ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent
registered public accounting firm (see Proposal 2);
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the approval, by a non-binding and advisory vote, of executive compensation (see
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YEAR for the frequency of executive compensation votes (see Proposal 4).
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On any matter which may properly come before the Annual Meeting, each shareholder entitled to vote thereon will have one vote for each share of common stock owned of record by such shareholder as of the close of business on September 16, 2019.
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How many shares of common stock may vote at the Annual Meeting?
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At the close of business on the record date, there were 8,445,851 outstanding shares of common stock, each of which is eligible to cast one vote on matters presented at the Annual Meeting.
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Transaction of business may occur at the Annual Meeting only if a quorum is present. In order to achieve a quorum, shareholders holding at least a majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote as of the record date must be present in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting. Based on the number of shares outstanding as of the record date, the presence of 4,222,926 shares will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business on all proposals properly brought before the Annual Meeting. If you submit a proxy or vote in person at the meeting, your shares will be counted in determining whether a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting. Broker non-votes and abstentions are also counted for the purpose of determining a quorum, as discussed below.
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What vote is required to approve each of the Proposals?
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Provided a quorum is established at the Annual Meeting, each proposal will be subject to the following requirements:
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Proposal 1 – Election of Directors — The nominees receiving the greatest number of votes relative to the votes cast for the other nominees will be elected, regardless of whether an individual nominee receives votes from a majority of the quorum of shares represented at the Annual Meeting (in person or by proxy). Election of the seven directors named in this proxy statement will be deemed to be shareholder approval of setting the number of directors at seven. Shareholders are not entitled to cumulate their votes for the election of directors.
Proposal 2 – Ratification of the Appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock present at the Annual Meeting (whether in person or by proxy) will result in approval of the proposal to ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 (“fiscal 2020”).
Proposal 3 – Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation — The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock represented at Annual Meeting (whether in person or by proxy) and entitled to vote on the proposal will result in the advisory approval of our executive compensation. However, this is a non-binding and advisory vote, which means that the result of the vote is not binding on the Company, our Board or its Personnel and Compensation Committee. To the extent there is any significant vote against approval of our executive compensation as disclosed in this proxy statement, the Personnel and Compensation Committee will evaluate whether any actions are necessary to address the concerns of shareholders.
Proposal 4 – Advisory Recommendation Regarding Frequency of Executive Compensation Votes — The alternative receiving the greatest number of votes will be deemed the alternative recommended by the shareholders. However, this is an advisory vote, which means that the result of the vote is not binding on the Company, our Board or its Personnel and Compensation Committee. The Board and its Personnel and Compensation Committee will take into account the outcome of the vote, however, when considering the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.
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What is the effect of abstentions and withhold votes?
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You may either vote FOR or WITHHOLD authority to vote for each nominee for the Board. If you WITHHOLD authority to vote on any or all nominees, your vote will have no effect on the outcome of the election.
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You may vote FOR, AGAINST or ABSTAIN on proposals 2 and 3. If you ABSTAIN from voting on proposals 2 or 3, your shares will be deemed present but will not be deemed to have voted in favor of the proposal, which will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the proposal.
You may vote for 1 YEAR, 2 YEARS, 3 YEARS or ABSTAIN on Proposal 4. If you ABSTAIN from voting on Proposal 4, your vote will have no effect on the outcome of the Proposal.
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Shares that are held by stock brokers in “street name” may be voted by the stock broker on “routine” matters, such as the number of directors and ratification the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm. To vote on “non-routine” matters, the stock broker must obtain shareholder direction. When the stock broker does not obtain direction to vote the shares, the stock broker’s abstention is referred to as a “broker non-vote.”
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Brokers do not have discretion to vote shares for the election of directors, the advisory vote to approve executive compensation, the advisory vote regarding the frequency of executive compensation votes, or for any other non-routine matters that may be brought before the meeting. Accordingly, if your shares are held in street name and you do not submit voting instructions to your broker, your shares will not be counted in determining the outcome of these proposals. Brokers will have discretion to vote on the ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm if you do not provide voting instructions.
Broker non-votes will be considered present for quorum purposes at the Annual Meeting. Broker non-votes in connection with the election of directors are not deemed “votes cast,” and, since directors are elected by a plurality, will have no effect on the election. Because broker non-votes are not entitled to vote on non-routine business matters, such as Proposals 3 and 4, they will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on such matters.
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If you are a shareholder of record, you may vote your shares at the Annual Meeting using one of the mail, phone or internet methods described on your notice of internet availability, proxy card or other voting instructions from the holder of record.
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Proxy
card. If you received a full set of proxy materials, the proxy card is a means by
which you may authorize the voting of your shares of common stock at the Annual Meeting.
The shares of common stock represented by each properly executed proxy card will be voted
at the Annual Meeting in accordance with such shareholder’s directions. The Company
urges you to specify your choices by marking the appropriate boxes on the proxy card.
After you have marked your choices, please sign and date the proxy card and mail the
proxy card in accordance with the instructions that accompanied it. If you sign and return
the proxy card without specifying your choices, your shares will be voted FOR
the Board’s nominees, FOR the ratification of the appointment of our independent
registered public accounting firm, FOR the advisory approval of executive compensation
and for 1 YEAR for the frequency of executive compensation votes.
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proxy cards. If you receive more than one notice of internet availability, proxy
card or voting instruction card, it likely means that you have multiple accounts with
one or more holders of record. Please be sure to vote all of the shares by following
the instructions on each such notice and/or card.
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vote in person at the Annual Meeting. Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting,
the Company requests that you vote ahead of time using one of the methods above.
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You
are a “street name” holder rather than a “shareholder of record” if your shares are held in the name of
a stock broker, bank, trust or other nominee as a custodian, and this proxy statement was forwarded to you by that organization.
If you are a “street name” holder, you must instruct your nominee as to your voting preferences. Please contact your
nominee/custodian to do so. Because a beneficial owner is not the shareholder of record, you may not vote your shares in person
at the Annual Meeting unless you obtain a legal proxy from the broker, bank, trustee or nominee that holds your shares, giving
you the right to vote the shares at the Annual Meeting.
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Proxies
solicited by the Board may be revoked at any time prior to the Annual Meeting. No specific form of revocation
is required. You may revoke your proxy by:
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If your shares are held in street name through a broker or other nominee, you will need to contact that nominee if you wish to change your voting instructions.
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How will my shares be voted if I do not specify how they should be voted?
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If you are a record holder and authorize the proxies to vote on your behalf, but do not mark choices for a particular proposal, then the proxies solicited by the Board will be voted in accordance with the Board’s recommendation for that proposal, as set forth in this proxy statement.
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If you are a street name holder and do not submit specific voting instructions to your broker, the organization that holds your shares is permitted to vote your shares with respect to “routine” items, but not with respect to “non-routine” items. On non-routine items for which you do not submit specific voting instructions to your broker, the shares will be treated as “broker non-votes.” Broker non-votes will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present, but will not be considered shares entitled to vote on the proposal and therefore will not be treated as affirmative or opposing votes. The proposal to ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm is considered routine and therefore may be voted upon by your broker if you do not give instructions to your broker. The other proposals set forth on the Notice of Annual Meeting are non-routine matters.
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Who can attend the Annual Meeting?
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All shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date may attend the Annual Meeting. We will request a current, government-issued form of identification in order to ensure an orderly meeting.
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If you are not a shareholder of record but hold shares through a broker, bank, trustee, or other nominee as custodian (i.e., in street name), you may also be requested to present evidence of your beneficial ownership as of the record date, such as an account statement, a copy of the voting instruction card provided by your custodian, a legal proxy provided by your custodian, or other similar evidence of ownership. Please see “How do I vote my shares?” above for additional requirements, including obtaining a legal proxy from the broker, bank, trustee or nominee that holds your shares if you intend to both attend and vote your shares in person.
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What is the record date for the Annual Meeting?
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The Board has fixed September 16, 2019, as the record date for the Annual Meeting.
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Who will count the votes?
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All proxies submitted to the Company and all votes cast at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by Broadridge Financial Solutions.
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Who is paying for this proxy solicitation?
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The entire cost of this proxy solicitation will be borne by the Company. The cost will include the cost of supplying necessary additional copies of the solicitation materials for beneficial owners of shares held of record by brokers, dealers, banks and voting trustees and their nominees and, upon request, the reasonable expenses of such record holders for completing the mailing of such materials to such beneficial owners.
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How do I nominate a candidate for election as a director at next year’s annual meeting?
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Nominations for directors are made by the Board upon recommendation by its Nominating and Governance Committee, which is composed of independent directors. Shareholders may nominate a candidate for director to stand for election at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (the “Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting”), which the Company currently anticipates will be held in November 2020, by following the procedures explained below in this proxy statement under “CORPORATE GOVERNANCE–Nominating and Governance Committee–Director Nominations” and contained in the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
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What is a shareholder proposal?
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A shareholder proposal is a proposal submitted by a shareholder that, if approved, would recommend or require that the Company and/or the Board take the proposed action. If you intend to submit a shareholder proposal, the proposal should state as clearly as possible the course of action that you believe the Company should follow. If your proposal is included in the Company’s proxy statement, then the Company must also provide the means for shareholders to vote on the matter. The deadlines and procedures for submitting shareholder proposals for the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting are explained in the following question and answer. The Company reserves the right to reject, rule out of order, or take appropriate action with respect to any proposal that does not comply with these and other applicable requirements.
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When are shareholder proposals and director nominations due for the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting?
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In order to be considered for inclusion in the Company’s proxy materials, shareholder proposals must be submitted in writing to the Company no later than May 30, 2020 (120 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the mailing of this proxy statement). The Company suggests that proposals for the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proposal must be in accordance with the provisions of Rule 14a-8 promulgated by the SEC under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
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Shareholders who intend to present a shareholder proposal at the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting without including such proposal in the Company’s proxy materials must provide the Company notice of such proposal no later than August 17, 2020 (90 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the Annual Meeting). The Company reserves the right to reject, rule out of order, or take appropriate action with respect to any proposal that does not comply with these and other applicable requirements.
Shareholders who intend to present a director nomination at the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting must provide the Company notice of such nomination no later than August 17, 2020 (90 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the Annual Meeting) and no earlier than July 18, 2020 (120 days prior to the one-year anniversary of the Annual Meeting). The Company reserves the right to reject, rule out of order, or take appropriate action with respect to any nomination that does not comply with these and other applicable requirements.
If the Company does not receive notice of a shareholder proposal or director nomination intended to be submitted to the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting by the dates set forth above, the authorized proxies for next year’s annual meeting may vote on any such proposal in their discretion without notice of such proposal appearing in such proxy statement.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
(Proposal 1)
The Board is currently composed of eight directors. Seven individuals, all of whom are current directors, have been nominated for re-election at the Annual Meeting. John L. Erb was first identified as a potential candidate by a shareholder and Gregory J. Fluet was first identified by a non-management director. Each was then evaluated by the Nominating and Governance Committee in advance of its recommendation of their initial recommendation for service as a director.
If elected, each director will hold office until the Fiscal 2021 Annual Meeting and until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal. Each of the director nominees has consented to be named in this proxy statement and to serve, if elected. The Company has no reason to believe that any of the director nominees named below will be unable or unwilling to serve as director if elected. If for any reason any nominee withdraws or is unable to serve as director (neither of which is expected at this time), the shares represented by all valid proxies will be voted for the election of a substitute nominee recommended by the Board or, alternatively, not voted for any nominee. William V. Eckles, a current director of the Company, is not standing for election and his term will expire as of the Fiscal 2020 Annual Meeting.
The Bylaws of the Company, as amended (the “Bylaws”), provide that the number of directors shall be determined by the shareholders annually. The Board has recommended that the number of directors be set at seven. The Board believes that seven directors strikes an optimal balance between providing diversity of viewpoints and expertise while allowing each director to influence the strategic direction of the Company. If each of the seven directors named in this proxy statement are elected at the Annual Meeting, then their election will be deemed to be shareholder approval of setting the number of directors at seven.
Nominees for Election as Directors at the Annual Meeting
The Board has nominated each of the following persons for election to serve as directors and recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the election of each such nominee:
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Stephen H. Craney
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John L. Erb
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Stan K. Erickson
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Gregory J. Fluet
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Lee A. Jones
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Kathleen S. Skarvan
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George H. Winn
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Biographical information relating to each of the director nominees is set forth below:
Stephen H. Craney
Mr. Craney has served as Chairman of the Board since May 2012. Since 1984, Mr. Craney has founded and operated a number of successful companies, including RiverSide Electronics, Ltd., RiverBend Electronics, Ltd., RiverStar, Inc., Custom Control Systems, Inc., RiverStyks, LLC, and JMW Enterprises, Inc. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Mr. Craney worked as an engineer, having earned an electrical engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Craney is also an active member of a number of community groups, such as the Winona Historical Society. In addition, he has provided support and advice to startup companies for more than 20 years through a local entrepreneur network. Our Board believes that Mr. Craney’s experience developing companies with a strong record of growth, his technical knowledge in the electronics field, his research and development experience and his connections within the business community make him uniquely qualified to serve as a director.
John
L. Erb
Mr.
Erb has served as chief executive officer and president of CHF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHFS) since 2015, and as a member of its
board of directors and chairman since 2012. He has also served as chief executive officer and chairman of NeuroMedic, Inc., a
private company he co-founded, since 2014. Previously, Mr. Erb served as chief executive officer, from 2007 to 2018, of NuAx,
Inc. (formerly Cardia Access, Inc.), a private medical device company involved in developing new devices for the treatment of
heart disease. Mr. Erb’s prior board experience includes service as a director of SenoRx, Inc., then a Nasdaq-listed company,
from 2001 until its acquisition in 2010; and as chairman of the board of Vascular Solutions, Inc., then a Nasdaq-listed company,
until its acquisition in 2017. Mr. Erb currently serves as chairman of the board of Osprey Medical, Inc. (ASX:OSP) and as a director
of MiroMatrix, a private biotechnology company, since 2017. Mr. Erb has a Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, concentration
in finance from California State University. Our Board believes that Mr. Erb’s experience as an executive officer
of early stage and mature medical device companies, his marketing and operations experience, his board experience and his connections
within the medical device community make him uniquely qualified to serve as a director.
Stan
K. Erickson
Mr.
Erickson has served on the Board since November 2014. Mr. Erickson is currently President and Chief Executive Officer
of Liberty Capital, Inc., a company he co-founded in September 2013 to provide capital and advisory services. In November 2012,
he retired from a 32-year career at ZieglerCat, Inc., one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the U.S. where he most recently
served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Erickson is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, earned a business
degree from the University of Minnesota, a CPA Certification and began his business career as an auditor and tax professional.
Mr. Erickson serves on the board of directors of Titan Machinery, Inc. (Nasdaq) and several private company boards, advisory committees
and associations. Our Board believes that Mr. Erickson will be an asset to the Board due to Mr. Erickson’s extensive experience
in finance and management.
Gregory
J. Fluet
Mr.
Fluet has served as a consultant with Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. focused on microbiome commercialization and partnering since
April 2018. He served as chief business officer at Rebiotix, Inc., from April 2017 until its acquisition by Ferring Pharmaceuticals
in April 2018. Prior to that he started a strategic consulting practice working with various life science companies, including
Rebiotix. Previously, he served as chief executive officer at Urologix, Inc., then a public company, from 2012 to January 2016.
He also served as its interim chief financial officer from August 2014 to May 2015 and as its executive vice president and chief
operating officer from 2008 to 2012. From 2002 to 2008, he was employed as an associate at Sapient Capital Management, LLC,
a healthcare focused venture capital fund. Mr. Fluet earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford
University. Our Board believes that Mr. Fluet’s experience as an executive officer of medical device companies, sales operations,
operations, manufacturing and healthcare related financial and investment experience make him uniquely qualified
to serve as a director.
Lee
A. Jones
Ms.
Jones has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Rebiotix, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes
medical therapies, since 2011. She has more than 30 years of healthcare and medical device industry experience. She served on
the boards of directors of Algos Preclinical Services, Inc. from [open] to 2013 and Uroplasty, Inc. from 2006 through June 2014.
From 2010 to 2011, she was a CEO-in-Residence at the University of Minnesota Venture Center and from 2009 to 2010, Ms. Jones was
the Chief Administrative Officer of the Schulze Diabetes Institute of the University of Minnesota. Ms. Jones has a Bachelor of
Science degree from the University of Minnesota. Our board believes that Ms. Jones’ experience operating a company in the
medical device industry, her experience as an executive officer of a medical products company, her previous board experience and
connections within the medical device community make her uniquely qualified to serve as a director.
Kathleen S. Skarvan
Ms.
Skarvan joined the Company in 2012 as Chief Executive Officer, became a director in 2013 and was appointed to the additional position
of President in August 2015. Ms. Skarvan served as Vice President of Operations at OEM Fabricators from 2011 to 2012. Previously,
Ms. Skarvan served in various roles at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated, most recently as the President of the Disk Drive Components
Division from April 2007 until March 2011. As President of the Disk Drive Components Division, Ms. Skarvan managed a public company
division with annual revenues in excess of $300 million. Ms. Skarvan also served as a Senior Vice President of Hutchinson Technology
Incorporated from December 2010 to March 2011, and as Vice President of Sales & Marketing of the Disk Drive Components Division
from October 2003 until April 2007. She has served on the Board of Trustees of the St. Cloud State University Foundation since
June 2015 and in November 2018 joined the board of directors of Citizens Community Federal National Association, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. Ms. Skarvan has a bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University.
Among other attributes, skills, experiences and qualifications, our Board believes that, as the President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, Ms. Skarvan is the person most familiar with the Company’s day to day operations and most capable
of effectively identifying strategic priorities and leading the execution of strategy.
Dr. George H. Winn, D.D.S.
Dr. Winn is retired and served as the Board’s Vice Chairman from May 2012 through November 2014. He practiced dentistry for over 50 years with an emphasis in orthodontics and facial pain management in New Prague, Minnesota. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Mankato State College, a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota and a D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He has served as an associate clinical professor in the Department of Operative Dentistry and participates in a medical ethics program of the American College of Dentists at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Winn previously served on the University of Minnesota Foundation Board of Trustees, which included service on its executive and finance committees, from 2007 through 2016. Our Board believes that, in addition to the vast industry relationships that Dr. Winn has developed, his education and experience give him insight into the medical device industry that is valuable in his role as a director.
Required Vote and Board Recommendation
The Board recommends that you vote “FOR” each of the nominees to the Board, thereby setting the number of directors at seven. The election of each nominee requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the voting power of the shareholders present, whether in person or by proxy, and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present. Except as otherwise directed, the proxies will vote all valid proxies for the seven nominees identified above.
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
(Proposal 2)
The Board, acting on the recommendation of its Audit Committee, has selected RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2020. RSM was the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the most recently completed fiscal year.
Notwithstanding its selection of RSM, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may appoint another independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee believes that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. If the appointment of RSM is not ratified by our shareholders, the Audit Committee may reconsider whether it should appoint another independent registered public accounting firm.
A representative of RSM is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to do so, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions regarding preparation of the Company’s financial statements.
Audit Fees
The following table presents fees billed by RSM to the Company for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, the review of the Company’s interim financial statements, and various other audit and non-audit services provided in connection with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, or “fiscal 2019,” and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, or “fiscal 2018.”
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Year
Ended June 30,
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Category
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2019
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|
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2018
|
|
Audit
Fees(a)
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$
|
156,525
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|
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$
|
140,850
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(a)
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Includes
the annual audits and quarterly reviews of the Company’s financial statements.
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RSM provided no other services to the Company in fiscal 2019 or fiscal 2018 that are not included above.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval
Pursuant to its written charter, the Audit Committee is responsible for pre-approving all audit and permitted non-audit services to be performed for the Company by its independent registered public accounting firm or any other auditing or accounting firm. During the year, circumstances may arise that will require the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm for additional services not contemplated in the original pre-approval. In those instances, we will obtain pre-approval of the Audit Committee before engaging the independent registered public accounting firm.
All audit services and audit-related services incurred during fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 were pre-approved by our Audit Committee.
Required Vote and Board Recommendation
The Board recommends that you vote “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of RSM as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Approval of the proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the shareholders present, whether in person or by proxy, and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present.
ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(Proposal 3)
We are seeking a vote of shareholders to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement.
We seek to closely align the interests of our named executive officers with the interests of our shareholders. We designed our compensation program to reward our named executive officers for their individual performance and contributions to our overall business objectives, and for achieving and surpassing the financial goals set by our Board upon recommendation of its Personnel and Compensation Committee.
At our annual meeting of shareholders held in 2018, our executive compensation program was approved on an advisory basis, with approximately 85% of the votes cast in favor of the corresponding proposal. Our Board and its Personnel and Compensation Committee believe that this vote reflected our shareholders’ support for the decisions made with respect to the compensation of our named executive officers for fiscal 2018.
The vote on this resolution is not intended to address any specific element of compensation. Instead, the vote relates to the overall compensation of our named executive officers, as described in this proxy statement in accordance with the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC.
Accordingly, we ask our shareholders to vote on the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:
RESOLVED, that the Company’s shareholders approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the summary compensation table and the other related tables and disclosure.
While the Board and especially the Personnel and Compensation Committee intend to carefully consider the results of the voting on this proposal when making future decisions regarding executive compensation, the vote is not binding on the Company, the Personnel and Compensation Committee or the Board and is advisory in nature. To the extent there is any significant vote against this Proposal 3, the Personnel and Compensation Committee will evaluate what actions may be necessary to address our shareholders’ concerns.
Required Vote and Board Recommendation
The Board recommends that you vote “FOR” the approval, on a non-binding and advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers. Approval of the proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the shareholders present, whether in person or by proxy, and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, provided that a quorum is present. This vote is advisory and is not binding on the Company, the Board or the Personnel and Compensation Committee.
ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES
(Proposal 4)
As
required under the Dodd-Frank Act and SEC rules, shareholders have an opportunity at annual meetings of shareholders to cast a
non-binding advisory vote on how frequently future executive compensation votes should be conducted by the Company. Shareholders
may indicate whether they prefer a vote on executive compensation every one, two or three years, or abstain on the question. The
Company is required to solicit shareholder votes on the frequency of future executive compensation votes at least once every six
years, although we may seek shareholder input more frequently.
The
Board recommends that the shareholders select a frequency of 1 YEAR for future executive compensation votes. The Board has determined
that continuing to solicit a vote each year is preferable because it provides the most consistent opportunity for feedback on
our compensation programs, policies and decisions.
Effect of Vote
The frequency selected by the shareholders for future executive compensation votes is not binding on the Board or its Personnel and Compensation Committee. However, the Board will give the frequency selected by the shareholders due consideration in determining the frequency of future votes on executive compensation.
At the annual meeting held in 2013, shareholders expressed a preference for holding an advisory, non-binding vote to approve executive compensation on an annual basis. In light of that preference, the Board determined that it would solicit a nonbinding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our executive officers every year until the next required advisory vote regarding the frequency of executive compensation votes.
Required Vote and Board Recommendation
The Board recommends that you vote “1 YEAR” for the frequency executive compensation votes. If a quorum is present, the alternative receiving the greatest number of votes relative to the votes cast for the other alternatives will be deemed the alternative recommended by the shareholders.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Director Independence
Our Board has determined that each of Mr. Craney, Mr. Erb, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Fluet, Ms. Jones and Mr. Winn are “independent directors” as defined in the rules of the NYSE American Stock Exchange. None of our directors are related to any other director, director nominee or executive officer of the Company.
In determining the independence of our directors, our Board considered that, in fiscal 2019, the Company purchased approximately $52,000 in telecommunications services from Blue Earth Valley Communications, Inc., of which Mr. Eckles is a significant shareholder. The purchases were made on terms believed to be consistent with what could be obtained in an arm’s length transaction with an independent third party and the amounts involved are believed to be immaterial in amount for all parties involved.
Director Attendance at Annual Meetings
Directors’ attendance at annual meetings can provide shareholders with an opportunity to communicate directly with members of the Board about matters concerning the Company. The Company encourages all directors to attend the Company’s annual meetings, but it does not have a formal attendance policy. All the Company’s current directors attended the Fiscal 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, with the exception of Mr. Erb and Mr. Fluet, who were elected to the Board in August 2019.
Board Leadership Structure
We have separate individuals serving as Chairman of the Board and as Chief Executive Officer because we believe independent directors and management have different perspectives and roles in strategy development. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Company and managing the day-to-day leadership and performance of the Company, while the Chairman provides guidance to the Chief Executive Officer, sets the agenda for meetings of the Board and presides over meetings of the full Board. We believe this structure promotes active participation of the independent directors and strengthens the role of the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility and fiduciary duties to our shareholders while recognizing the day-to-day management direction of the Company by the Chief Executive Officer.
Risk Oversight
It is management’s responsibility to manage risk and bring to the Board’s attention the most material risks to the Company. The Board has oversight responsibility of the processes established to report and monitor systems for material risks applicable to the Company. The Audit Committee provides oversight of management with respect to enterprise-wide risk management, which focuses primarily on risks relating to the Company’s ability to maintain appropriate levels of credit and insurance coverage, financial and accounting risks, and legal and compliance risks, including oversight of internal controls over financial reporting. In addition, the Personnel and Compensation Committee considers risks related to the attraction and retention of talent and risks relating to the design of compensation programs and arrangements. The Nominating and Governance Committee considers risks and best practices relating to corporate governance policies and procedures. The full Board considers strategic risks and opportunities and regularly receives detailed reports from management and the committees, with respect to their areas of responsibility for risk oversight.
Board and Committee Meetings
During fiscal 2019, the Board held five meetings. In addition, directors frequently communicate with each other informally and, when appropriate, take action by written consent of all directors, or in the case of an action that does not require shareholder approval, the number of directors required to take the action at a meeting, as permitted by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended. Each director attended at least 75% of the meetings of Board and any committee on which they serve during the most recently completed fiscal year, with the exception of Mr. Erb and Mr. Fluet, who were elected to the Board in August 2019.
Committee Membership
The Board has three standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The following table sets forth the current membership of each of the Company’s standing committees:
Director
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Board Committee
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Independent
Director
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Audit
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Nominating
and Governance
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Personnel
and Compensation
|
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Stephen H. Craney
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Member
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|
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Chair
|
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✓
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William V. Eckles
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Member
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Chair
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|
|
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✓
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John L. Erb
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|
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|
Member
|
|
|
|
✓
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Stan K. Erickson
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Chair
|
|
Member
|
|
|
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✓
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Gregory J. Fluet
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Member
|
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✓
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Lee A. Jones
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Member
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Member
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✓
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Kathleen S. Skarvan
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George H. Winn
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Member
|
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✓
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Our Board has evaluated independence for the members of each committee in accordance with NYSE American rules and, with respect to the members of the Audit Committee, Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act. The membership and responsibilities of each committee complies with the listing requirements of the NYSE American.
Audit Committee
Under its charter, the Audit Committee must consist of at least three independent directors and its composition must otherwise satisfy NYSE American and SEC requirements applicable to audit committees. The principal functions of the Audit Committee are to evaluate and review the Company’s financial reporting process and systems of internal controls. The Audit Committee evaluates the independence of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, recommends selection of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to the Board, approves fees to be paid to our independent registered public accounting firm, and reviews the Company’s financial statements with management and the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has recommended to the Board the appointment of RSM US LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2020. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board, a copy of which is available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.smartvest.com. The Audit Committee held four meetings during the most recently completed fiscal year.
Our Board has affirmatively determined that each of the members of the committee satisfy the additional independence requirements for audit committee members pursuant to the NYSE American LLC Company Guide and the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC. The Board has further determined that Mr. Erickson qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Report of the Audit Committee
In accordance with its written charter adopted by the Board, as amended, the Audit Committee assists the Board with fulfilling its oversight responsibility regarding the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing and financial reporting practices of the Company. A copy of the Audit Committee charter, which has been adopted by the Board and further describes the role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee, is available online in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at www.smartvest.com.
In discharging its duties, the Audit Committee:
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(1)
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reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 with management;
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(2)
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discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by the applicable Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards; and
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(3)
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received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent accountant’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and discussed with the independent accountant matters relating to their independence.
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Based upon the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that the audited financial statements be included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Audit Committee
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Stephen H. Craney
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William V. Eckles
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Stan K. Erickson (Chair)
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Gregory J. Fluet
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Personnel and Compensation Committee
Our Board has affirmatively determined that each of the members of the committee satisfy the additional independence requirements for compensation committee members pursuant to the NYSE American LLC Company Guide.
The Board has authorized the Personnel and Compensation Committee to, among other duties, develop the Company’s compensation strategy, review compensation policies and plans for the Company’s executive officers, and administer the Company’s compensation plans. Neither the Personnel and Compensation Committee nor the Board engages compensation consultants to assist in determining or recommending the amount or form of compensation for executive officers or directors. The Chief Executive Officer may give the committee input in regard to the compensation of the Chief Financial Officer, but the Chief Executive Officer is not present during voting or deliberations relating to her own compensation. The committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board, a copy of which is available in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at www.smartvest.com. The Personnel and Compensation Committee held four meetings during the most recently completed fiscal year.
Nominating and Governance Committee
Our Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for oversight of our corporate governance policies and procedures, our codes of conduct and other corporate governance matters. In addition, our Nominating and Governance Committee makes recommendations to our Board regarding candidates for directorships and the size and composition of our Board and its committees. The Nominating and Governance Committee acts pursuant to a written charter approved by the Board, a copy of which is available in the “Investor Relations” section of our website at http://investors.smartvest.com/governance-documents. The Nominating and Governance Committee held one meeting during the most recently completed fiscal year.
Director Nominations
The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for identifying and recommending director nominees for nomination by the full Board. Shareholders may recommend a nominee to be considered by the Nominating and Governance Committee by submitting a written proposal to the Chairman of the Board, at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071. Any notice of a shareholder nomination must satisfy the timing and content requirements of our Bylaws and must be accompanied by a writing from the proposed nominee consenting to being named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected.
When selecting candidates for recommendation to the Board, the Nominating and Governance Committee considers the attributes of the candidates and the needs of the Board and reviews all candidates in the same manner, regardless of the source of the recommendation. In evaluating director nominees, the Nominating and Governance Committee seeks to confirm that candidates meet certain minimum qualifications, including being able to read and understand basic financial statements, being familiar with our business and industry, having high moral character and mature judgment, and possessing the ability to work collegially with others. In addition, factors such as the following are also considered:
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appropriate size and diversity of the Board;
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●
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needs of the Board with respect to particular talent and experience;
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●
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knowledge, skills and experience of a nominee;
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●
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experience in domestic and international business matters;
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●
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familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements;
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●
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familiarity with accounting rules and practices; and
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●
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the desire to balance the benefit of continuity with the periodic injection of the fresh perspective provided by a new member.
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The Nominating and Governance Committee does not have a formal diversity policy at this time. However, as summarized above, the Nominating and Governance Committee seeks to nominate candidates with a diverse range of knowledge, experience, skills, expertise, and other qualities that will contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Board. Moreover, potential nominees are not discriminated against on the basis of sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or other basis proscribed by law.
SECURITY HOLDER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Any shareholder wishing to communicate with the Board should send the communication, in written form, to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company at the Company’s principal place of business at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071. The President and Chief Executive Officer will promptly send the communication to each member of the Board identified on the communication.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our outstanding common stock as of September 16, 2019 by (i) each of our named executive officers; (ii) each of our directors; (iii) all of our executive officers, directors and director nominees as a group; and (iv) each beneficial owner of 5% or more of our outstanding common stock. Ownership percentages are based on 8,445,851 shares of common stock outstanding as of the close of business on September 16, 2019.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. To our knowledge and subject to applicable community property laws, each of the holders of common stock listed below has sole voting and investment power as to the common stock owned unless otherwise noted. The table below includes the number of shares of common stock underlying options that are exercisable within 60 days from September 16, 2019. Except as otherwise noted below, the address for each director or officer listed in the table is c/o Electromed, Inc., 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071.
Name
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Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
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Percentage of
Outstanding Shares
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Executive Officers and Directors
|
|
|
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Kathleen S. Skarvan
|
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333,990
|
(a)
|
|
3.9
|
%
|
Jeremy T. Brock
|
|
190,501
|
(b)
|
|
2.2
|
%
|
Stephen H. Craney
|
|
561,901
|
|
|
6.7
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%
|
John L. Erb
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
William V. Eckles
|
|
194,994
|
|
|
2.3
|
%
|
Stan K. Erickson
|
|
19,317
|
|
|
*
|
|
Gregory J. Fluet
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
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Lee A. Jones
|
|
15,183
|
|
|
*
|
|
George H. Winn
|
|
607,891
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(c)
|
|
7.2
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%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executive officers and directors as a group (9 persons)
|
|
1,923,777
|
(d)
|
|
21.9
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zenith Sterling Advisers LLC
9075 Deer Ridge Drive
Bloomington, IL 61705
|
|
489,700
|
(e)
|
|
5.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tocqueville Asset Management L.P.
40 West 57th Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10019
|
|
439,700
|
(f)
|
|
5.2
|
%
|
(a)
|
Includes options to purchase 205,001 shares.
|
(b)
|
Includes options to purchase 138,001 shares.
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(c)
|
Includes 446,303 shares owned by G&J Winn Family LLLP, of which Dr. Winn and his spouse are general partners.
|
(d)
|
Includes options to purchase 343,002 shares.
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(e)
|
Based on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on June 13, 2019. This statement was being filed by (i) Zenith Sterling Advisers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Zenith”), and (ii) Joshua J. Peters, the sole managing member of Zenith (“Peters”). Zenith is an investment adviser that holds discretionary voting control and dispositive power over the securities in its client accounts and as such may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own such securities. Peters is the sole managing member of Zenith and as a result may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of shares held in the client accounts managed by Zenith.
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(f)
|
Based on Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on January 31, 2019, reporting holdings as of December 31, 2018.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following discussion describes the compensation awarded to our two executive officers (collectively, our “named executive officers”), namely Kathleen S. Skarvan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeremy T. Brock, Chief Financial Officer.
Executive Compensation Components for Fiscal 2019
We provide a compensation package to our executive officers, including base salary, cash incentive compensation, certain perquisites and participation in benefit arrangements that are generally available to all salaried employees, such as health and retirement plans. We have also periodically awarded our executive officers with long-term equity incentive grants in the form of restricted shares of common stock or stock options. Pursuant to their employment agreements, our executives are eligible to participate in any employee benefit plan that provides opportunities to earn equity incentive compensation. Accordingly, our executives are eligible to participate in our equity incentive plans and the Board may grant equity awards to the executives thereunder.
Base Salary
For fiscal 2019, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer had base salaries of $396,750 and $250,000, respectively. Base salaries for our executive officers are determined and paid on a fiscal-year basis and, for fiscal 2019, were established by our Personnel and Compensation Committee in accordance with the terms of each executive officer’s existing employment agreement.
In order to provide its recommendations regarding base salaries, the Personnel and Compensation Committee reviews individual performance and our operating results and considers compensation data for medical device manufacturing companies located in the Midwest. The Personnel and Compensation Committee also considers the Chief Executive Officer’s recommendations as to compensation for the Company’s other executive officer. The Personnel and Compensation Committee uses a subjective process to set base salaries and does not specifically weight any factors. Based upon the information reviewed, the Personnel and Compensation Committee makes a recommendation with respect to compensation for the Company’s executive officer. The Board sets the compensation for each executive officer based on the recommendation of the committee. The Chief Executive Officer is not present during the committee’s deliberations or voting on her compensation.
Cash Incentive Compensation
The Personnel and Compensation Committee established a Fiscal Year 2019 Officer Bonus Plan (the “2019 Bonus Plan”) for officers of the Company, including our named executive officers. The 2019 Bonus Plan was effective for fiscal 2019 and provided an opportunity for each participant to earn an annual cash bonus based on Company revenue growth versus the prior fiscal year (subject to achievement of threshold earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”)). Under the 2019 Bonus Plan, the committee established minimum revenue growth of 10% and target revenue growth of 12% for fiscal 2019 and set target payouts of 50.0% and 30.0% of annual base salary for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. The following summarizes the potential payment scenarios that were available under the 2019 Bonus Plan:
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Company revenue growth below minimum performance would not have resulted in any payouts under the 2019 Bonus Plan.
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●
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Company revenue growth between minimum and target performance of resulted in a potential bonus payout starting at 50.0% and increasing in increments of 25.0% of the participant’s respective target payout for every whole percent of revenue growth in excess of minimum performance.
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●
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Company revenue growth equal to target performance would have resulted in a potential bonus payout equal to 100.0% of the participant’s respective target payout.
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|
●
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Company revenue growth above target performance would have resulted in a potential bonus payout equal to 100.0% of the participant’s respective target payout, plus an additional increment of 8.0% of their target payout for every whole percent of revenue growth in excess of target performance.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company revenue growth also would not have resulted in any payout unless EBIT also exceeded an established threshold amount. Company revenue growth above target performance was only able to increase the resulting payout as a percent of target if EBIT also exceeded an amount equal to the threshold EBIT amount plus an additional increment of 30.0% of threshold EBIT for every whole percent of revenue growth in excess of target performance.
As a result of actual Company revenue growth of approximately 10.6% and EBIT in excess of the threshold amount for fiscal 2019, Ms. Skarvan and Mr. Brock received cash payments equal to 50.0% of their target payouts, amounting to payments of $99,188 and $37,500, respectively, under the 2019 Bonus Plan.
In August 2019, the Committee awarded a one-time discretionary cash bonus of $30,000 to Ms. Skarvan that was separate from her bonus opportunity under the 2019 Bonus Plan. The bonus was awarded primarily in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the Company while the position of Vice President of Sales was vacant during a portion of fiscal 2019.
Equity Compensation
Our Board and its Personnel and Compensation Committee believe that stock-based compensation promotes the creation of long-term shareholder value and aligns the interests of our management with the interests of our shareholders by ensuring that a portion of their total compensation is at risk and changes in value with the value of our securities. As employees of our company, each of our named executive officers was previously eligible to receive equity compensation pursuant to our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”) and our 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (“2014 Plan”), and each is eligible to receive equity compensation pursuant to our 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2017 Plan”). Upon the ratification by our shareholders of the 2014 Plan in November 2014 and the 2017 Plan in November 2017, we ceased making awards under the 2012 Plan and the 2014 Plan, respectively.
During fiscal 2019, we granted a combination of shares of common stock and options to purchase additional shares of common stock to each of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. On July 1, 2018, Ms. Skarvan received 20,000 restricted shares of common stock and an option to purchase up to 40,000 shares of common stock. On the same date, Mr. Brock received 10,000 restricted shares of common stock and an option to purchase up to 20,000 shares of common stock. All of the awards were granted pursuant to the 2017 Plan. Each of the foregoing options have an exercise price of $5.42 per share, representing the “fair market value” of our common stock as of the date of grant, and expire after 10 years. The restricted stock awards vest in substantially equal increments on June 30 in each of 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Perquisites and Other Benefits
We believe that providing perquisites to our executive officers is beneficial because it improves our ability to retain qualified leaders and is consistent with the practice of similarly-sized companies in our industry. Our executive officers are eligible to participate in our group health, disability and life insurance plans and receive matching contributions to a 401(k) plan, which are benefits that are generally available to all of our full-time employees. The goal of these programs is to promote health and welfare benefits. In addition, the employment agreements with our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer provide for monthly automobile allowances for each officer, and our employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer provides for a monthly housing allowance.
Compensation Actions for Fiscal 2020
In July 2019, the base salaries of our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer were increased for fiscal 2020 to $410,000 and $290,000, respectively. Both base salaries reflect cost of living-based increases and the Chief Financial Officer’s base salary reflects a supplemental adjustment based on a review of broad-based third-party survey data. The composition of the equity compensation to our named executive officers for fiscal 2020 was granted on July 1, 2019, resulting in the issuance of 20,000 restricted shares of common stock and an option to purchase up to 39,500 shares of common stock for our President and Chief Executive Officer and 12,500 restricted shares of common stock and an option to purchase up to 16,800 shares of common stock for our Chief Financial Officer.
In August 2019, our Board approved, upon recommendation from its Personnel and Compensation Committee, the final terms of the Fiscal Year 2020 Officer Bonus Plan (the “2020 Bonus Plan”) for officers of our company, including our named executive officers. The 2020 Bonus Plan is effective for fiscal 2020 and provides opportunities similar to the 2019 Bonus Plan for each participant to earn an annual cash bonus based on performance versus minimum and target levels of Company revenue growth for fiscal 2020 (subject to achievement of threshold EBIT for fiscal 2020). The target payout amounts were maintained at 50.0% and 30.0% of annual base salary for Ms. Skarvan and Mr. Brock, respectively.
Employment Agreements
We are party to amended and restated employment agreements with certain key employees, including both of our named executive officers. The employment agreement with Ms. Skarvan and Mr. Brock were each initially effective for a period of two years ending in 2019, subject to an automatic one-year extension every September unless terminated in advance in accordance its terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the applicable term will automatically expire on the one-year anniversary of a “change of control” (as defined in the applicable employment agreement).
Under their respective employment agreements, Ms. Skarvan and Mr. Brock were each initially entitled to minimum annualized base salaries and are eligible for a merit-based increase on or about each successive July 1, subject to final approval by our board of directors. The employment agreements also provide that Ms. Skarvan and Mr. Brock are each eligible to earn an annualized cash bonus as determined by the board of directors, based on minimum targets amounts of 50% and 30%, respectively, of their annualized base salaries.
Also under the employment agreements, if the executive’s employment is terminated by us for any reason other than for “cause” (as defined in the applicable employment agreement) or is terminated by them for “good reason” (as defined in the applicable employment agreement), and in either case the termination of employment occurs before a change of control, then the executive will be eligible to (A) receive an amount equal to (i) one times their annualized base salary as of the termination date, plus (ii) 100% of their target annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination date occurs, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of the same target annual bonus amount based on the portion of the applicable fiscal year that had elapsed prior to the termination date, and (B) have us continue to pay the Company portion of COBRA premiums for up to 12 months. If any such termination occurs within twelve months after a change of control, then the Executive will instead be eligible to (A) receive an amount equal to (i) 1.5 times their annualized base salary as of the termination date, plus (ii) 150% of their target annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination date occurs, plus (iii) a pro rata portion of the same target annual bonus amount based on the portion of the fiscal that had then elapsed prior to the termination date, and (B) have us continue to pay the Company portion of COBRA premiums for up to 18 months. All of the above severance benefits are contingent on the executive signing and not revoking a release of claims and the executive remaining in strict compliance with the terms of their employment agreement and their existing non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreement with the Company and any other written agreement between the executive and the Company. Each executive remains a party to their existing non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreement with the Company notwithstanding the amendment and restatement of their employment agreement. In addition to the specific terms summarized above, each Executive remains eligible to participate in the other compensation and benefits programs generally available to Company employees.
Summary Compensation Table
The following table provides information regarding the compensation earned during fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 by our named executive officers:
Name and principal position
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($)(a)
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Bonus
($)(b)
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Stock
awards
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Option
awards
($)(d)
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Non-equity
incentive
plan
compensation
($)(e)
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All other
compensation
($)(f)
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Total
($)
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Kathleen S. Skarvan
President and Chief Executive Officer
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2019
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396,750
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30,000
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108,400
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211,600
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99,188
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21,635
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867,573
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345,000
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110,600
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195,200
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51,750
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21,598
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724,148
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Jeremy T. Brock
Chief Financial Officer
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2019
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250,000
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54,200
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105,800
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37,500
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15,820
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463,320
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230,000
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55,300
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97,600
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15,992
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Amounts
shown are not reduced to reflect the named executive officers’ elections, if any, to contribute portions of their salaries
to 401(k) plans.
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Amounts
represent discretionary bonus earned for reported fiscal year’s performance but paid in the following fiscal year.
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Amounts
represent fair value of awards granted during fiscal year, determined by multiplying number of shares of restricted stock by the
closing price of our common stock as of the date of grant, as reported by the NYSE American.
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Amounts
represent fair value of awards granted during the fiscal year, as computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718. The assumptions used
to determine the value of the awards are discussed in Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements, included in the Company’s
annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019, filed with the SEC on August 27, 2019.
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Represents
payments made under the Fiscal 2019 Officer Bonus Plan. See the discussion under “Executive Compensation Components for
Fiscal 2019 – Cash Incentive Compensation” above.
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Includes
Company matches to 401(k) plans of $12,035 for Ms. Skarvan and $11,020 for Mr. Brock with respect to fiscal 2019 and $11,998 for
Ms. Skarvan and $11,192 for Mr. Brock with respect to fiscal 2018.
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Outstanding Equity Awards at June 30, 2019
The following table sets forth certain information regarding equity awards granted to our named executive officers outstanding as of June 30, 2019:
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Stock Awards
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Grant Date
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securities
underlying
unexercised
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unexercised
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12/03/2012
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06/30/2024
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06/30/2026
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06/30/2027
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Jeremy T. Brock
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06/30/2024
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06/30/2025
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06/30/2026
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6,666(f)
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the number of unvested shares of restricted stock multiplied by $5.45, the fair market value of our stock on June 28, 2019, the
last trading day of our fiscal year, as reported by the NYSE American.
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Remaining
scheduled to vest on June 30, 2020.
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Restricted
stock scheduled to vest on June 30, 2020.
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Scheduled
to vest with respect to 13,333 shares on each of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
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Restricted
stock scheduled to vest with respect to 6,667 shares on June 30, 2020 and 6,666 shares on June 30, 2021.
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Remainder
scheduled to vest on June 30, 2020.
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Restricted
stock scheduled to vest on June 30, 2020.
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Scheduled
to vest with respect to 6,667 shares on June 30, 2020 and 6,666 shares on June 30, 2021.S
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Restricted
stock scheduled to vest with respect to 3,333 shares on each of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The fiscal 2019 director compensation program provided non-employee directors with a combination of cash and shares of restricted stock for each such director, depending on committee service and leadership roles held during fiscal 2019.
The Personnel and Compensation Committee conducts periodic reviews of the compensation of non-employee directors. For fiscal 2019, an analysis of both total director compensation and the mix of cash and equity compensation was provided by management of the Company based on available market data. In light of the data presented, the committee recommended, and the Board approved, the following revised compensation arrangements for directors, which were in effect for the entirety of fiscal 2019:
Director Compensation Element
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Annual Cash Retainer(s) (a)
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● Board Member
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$10,000
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● Board Chair
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$15,000
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$10,000
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$7,000
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$3,500
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$2,500
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$2,200
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$1,000
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2,000
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All
amounts paid in quarterly installments each representing 25% of the total annual retainer and may be pro-rated for any partial
service as a director or in any committee or leadership role.
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To
be issued on or about the date of the applicable year’s annual meeting of shareholders or as soon as practicable thereafter
in the form of shares of restricted stock schedule to vest in full on the six-month anniversary of the date of grant.
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The following table provides information regarding compensation paid to and earned by non-employee directors during fiscal 2019:
Non-Employee Director
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Stock Awards
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Fees Earned or
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Stephen H. Craney
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11,400
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34,500
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45,900
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William V. Eckles
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11,400
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16,000
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27,400
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Stan K. Erickson
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11,400
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21,000
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Lee A. Jones
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11,400
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13,200
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24,600
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George H. Winn
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11,400
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12,200
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23,600
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Amounts
represent grant-date fair value of 2,000 shares of restricted stock awarded on December 1, 2018 and computed in accordance with
FASB ASC Topic 718. See Note 7, Share-Based Payments, to our audited financial statements included in our annual report on Form
10-K for fiscal 2019 for a description of our accounting for these awards and the assumptions used in valuing the awards. All
shares vested six months after the date of grant.
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
The following table provides information concerning equity compensation arrangements as of June 30, 2019:
Plan Category
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Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
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Weighted-average
exercise price of outstanding
options, warrants and rights
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Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under equity
compensation plans
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Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
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683,000(a)
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$3.84 per share
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660,500(b)
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Consists
of 163,000, 335,000 and 185,000 shares underlying outstanding equity awards issued pursuant to the 2012, 2014 and 2017 Plans,
respectively.
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Consists
of shares available for future awards under the 2017 Plan. No further awards are authorized for grant under the 2014 or 2012 Plans.
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Pursuant to its charter, our Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving in advance any related party transaction, which consists of any transaction or series of transactions that occur during a fiscal year for which:
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OTHER MATTERS
The Board knows of no other matters which may be brought before the Annual Meeting. If any other matters are presented at the meeting on which a vote may properly be taken, the persons named as proxy holders will vote thereon in accordance with their best judgment.
HOUSEHOLDING
We have adopted a procedure approved by the SEC called “householding,” by which certain shareholders who do not participate in electronic delivery of proxy materials but who have the same address and appear to be members of the same family receive only one copy of our annual report, proxy statement and shareholder letter. Each shareholder participating in householding continues to receive a separate proxy card. Householding reduces both the environmental impact of our annual meetings and our mailing and printing expenses.
If you or another shareholder with whom you share an address currently receive multiple copies of our annual report, proxy statement, and/or shareholder letter, or if you hold shares in more than one account, but would like to receive only a single copy of materials for your household, then please send a written request addressed to the attention of our President and Chief Executive Officer at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071. If you currently participate in householding and would prefer to receive separate copies of materials for fiscal 2019 and the Annual Meeting, then please contact us in the manner described above and you will receive additional copies, free of charge and promptly upon receipt of your request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019, as filed with the SEC, is available on the SEC’s Internet site, www.sec.gov, and our corporate website, www.smartvest.com, under “Investor Relations.” A copy of the Annual Report will be sent to any shareholder without charge upon written request addressed to the attention of our President and Chief Executive Officer at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, Minnesota 56071. Additional copies of the annual report on Form 10-K, this proxy statement and the accompanying form of proxy may be obtained from our President and Chief Executive Officer, at the Company’s address noted above. Copies of exhibits to the annual report on Form 10-K may be obtained upon payment to us of the reasonable expense incurred in providing such exhibits.
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ELECTROMED, INC.
500 SIXTH AVENUE NW
NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071
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Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX]
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Signature (Joint Owners)
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IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING IN PERSON, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AT THE MEETING DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO VOTE BY PROXY IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING EVEN IF
YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting:
The
Annual Report on Form 10-K, Notice and Proxy Statement, and Shareholder Letter are available at
www.proxyvote.com.
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ELECTROMED,
INC.
Annual
Meeting of Shareholders
November
15, 2019 10:00 AM, CST
This
proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors
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The
shareholder(s) hereby appoint(s) Stephen H. Craney and Kathleen S. Skarvan, or either
of them, as proxies, each with the power to appoint (his/her) substitute, and hereby
authorize(s) them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side of this
ballot, all of the shares of Common Stock that the shareholder(s) is/are entitled to
vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at 10:00 AM, CST on November 15,
2019 at 500 Sixth Avenue Northwest, New Prague, MN 56071, and any adjournment or postponement
thereof.
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This
proxy, when properly executed, will be voted as directed. But if no direction is given,
it will be voted "FOR" all nominees and proposals set forth in Items 1, 2 and 3 and "1
YEAR" on proposal 4. The proxies cannot vote these shares unless you vote by Internet
or telephone or you sign this card on the reverse side and return it.
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Continued and to be signed on reverse side
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