UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
295 Madison Avenue (12th Floor)
New York, NY 10017
March 11, 2020
To Our Stockholders:
You are cordially invited to join the 2020 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders of Clean Coal Technologies, Inc.(the “Annual Meeting”)
to be held at the Marriott Hotel, 243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT
06901, on April 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. For
directions to attend the meeting and vote in person, please visit
our proxy website at https://www.proxyvote.com or call
1800-690-6903
The attached Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement describe
the matters proposed by the Board of Directors to be considered and
voted upon by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
For the Annual Meeting, we are taking advantage of the Securities
and Exchange Commission’s Notice and Access proxy rule, which
allows companies to furnish proxy materials via the internet as an
alternative to the traditional approach of mailing a printed set to
each stockholder. We believe this approach provides you, as our
stockholders, the proxy materials you need while reducing printing
and postage costs associated with delivery and reducing the
environmental impact of the Annual Meeting. In accordance with
these rules, we have sent a Notice of Internet Availability to our
stockholders who have not previously elected to receive a printed
set of proxy materials. The Notice of Internet Availability
contains instructions on how to access our proxy statement and
annual report, as well as how to vote online, by telephone, or in
person at the Annual Meeting.
Your vote is important. Whether you own relatively few or a large
number of shares of our stock, it is important that your shares be
represented and voted at the Annual Meeting.
PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES ONLINE OR, IF YOU REQUESTED AND RECEIVED
A PRINTED SET OF PROXY MATERIALS BY MAIL, BY RETURNING THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE YOUR
SHARES CAN BE FOUND IN OUR PROXY STATEMENT.
Thank you for your support of our company.
/s/Robin Eves
Robin Eves, President and Chief Executive Officer
New York, New York
DATED: March 11, 2020
CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
295 Madison Avenue (12th Floor)
New York, NY 10017
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD APRIL 30, 2020
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.:
The 2020 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)
of Clean Coal Technologies, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or
“our”) will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 243 Tresser Blvd,
Stamford, CT 06901, on Tuesday, April 30, 2020 at 10:00 am, Eastern
Time, to:
1. Elect four directors to serve until the 2021Annual Meeting of
Stockholders
2. Advise us as to whether you approve the compensation of our
named executive officers (Say-on-Pay);
3. Advise us as to whether you prefer a vote to advise us on the
compensation of our named executive officers every year, every two
years or every three years (Say-on-Pay Frequency);
4. Ratify the selection of MaloneBailey, LLP as the Company’s
independent auditor for the Company’s fiscal year ending December
31, 2020; and
5. Transact such other business as may properly come before the
Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The foregoing matters are described in more detail in the
accompanying Proxy Statement.
For the Annual Meeting, instead of mailing a printed copy of our
proxy materials (including our annual report) to each stockholder
of record, we are providing access to these materials via the
Internet. Accordingly, on March 16, 2020, we will begin mailing a
Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”)
to all stockholders of record as of March 06, 2020, and post our
proxy materials on the website as described in the Notice. As
explained in greater detail in the Notice, all stockholders may
access our proxy materials on our website or may request a printed
set of our proxy materials. In addition, the Notice and website
provide information on how to request all future proxy materials in
printed form or electronically.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON AND
WISH TO HAVE YOUR SHARES VOTED, PLEASE VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,
WHETHER ONLINE, BY TELEPHONE OR BY RETURNING A PROXY CARD SENT TO
YOU IN RESPONSE TO YOUR REQUEST FOR PRINTED PROXY MATERIALS.
CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
/s/Robin Eves
Robin Eves, President and Chief Executive Officer
New York, New York
DATED: March 11, 2020
CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
295 Madison Avenue (12th Floor)
New York, NY 10017
PROXY STATEMENT
This proxy statement is furnished to stockholders of Clean Coal
Technologies, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) in
connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the
management of the Company, to be voted at the 2020 Annual Meeting
of the Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held at the
Marriott Hotel, 243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, on Tuesday,
April 30, 2020, at 10:00 am, Eastern Time. The enclosed
proxy, when properly executed and returned in a timely manner, will
be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions
set forth thereon. If no instructions are indicated on
the enclosed proxy, at the Annual Meeting the proxy will be voted
affirmatively to:
1. Elect four directors to serve until the 2021 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders;
2. Advise us as to whether you approve the compensation of our
named executive officers (Say-on-Pay);
3. Advise us as to whether you prefer a vote to advise us on the
compensation of our named executive officers every year, every two
years or every three years (Say-on-Pay Frequency);
4. Ratify the selection of MaloneBailey, LLP as the Company’s
independent auditor for the Company’s fiscal year ending December
31, 2020; and
5. Transact such other business as may properly come before the
Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The enclosed proxy, even though executed and returned to the
Company, may be revoked by the stockholder at any time before it is
voted, either by giving a written notice mailed or delivered to the
secretary of the Company, by submitting a new proxy bearing a later
date, or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting. If
the proxy is returned to the Company without specific direction,
the proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors’
recommendations as set forth herein.
The entire expense of this proxy solicitation, estimated at
$30,000, will be borne by the Company. In addition to
this solicitation, in order to ensure that a quorum is represented
at the Annual Meeting, officers, directors, and regular employees
of the Company, who will receive no extra compensation for such
services, may solicit proxies by mail, telephone, or in person.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on March 06,
2020 (the “Record Date”), are entitled to vote at the Annual
Meeting. Each stockholder has the right to one vote for each share
of the Company’s common stock owned. Cumulative voting
is not provided for.
Management encourages all stockholders to attend the Annual Meeting
in person. All holders of the Company’s common stock
(whether or not they expect to attend the Annual Meeting) are
requested to complete, sign, date and promptly return the proxy
form enclosed with this Notice. Holders of more than 50%
of the Company’s 181,176,981 issued and outstanding shares of
common stock must be represented at the Annual Meeting to
constitute a quorum for conducting business.
For the Annual Meeting, instead of mailing a printed copy of our
proxy materials (including our annual report) to each stockholder
of record, we are providing access to these materials via the
internet. Accordingly, on March 16 2020, we will begin mailing the
Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials to all
stockholders of record as of the Record Date, and post our proxy
materials on the website as described in the Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials. As explained in greater detail in
the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, all
stockholders may access our proxy materials on our website or may
request a printed set of our proxy materials. In addition, the
Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and website
provide information on how to request to receive all future proxy
materials in printed form or electronically.
IMPORTANT
If your shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm,
nominee, or other institution, you are considered the beneficial
owner of shares held in street name. As the beneficial
owner, you have the right to direct your broker, nominee or other
institution how to vote your shares. However, since you
are not the stockholder of record, you may not vote your shares in
person at the Annual Meeting unless you bring with you a legal
proxy from the stockholder of record. Please promptly contact the
person responsible for your account and give instructions for your
shares to be voted.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND
VOTING
Why am I receiving these proxy materials?
You are receiving these proxy materials because you owned shares of
common stock of our company, Clean Coal Technologies, Inc. (the
“Company”), at the close of business on March 06, 2020 (the
“Record Date”), and, therefore, are eligible to vote at the
Company’s 2020 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual
Meeting”). Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) is soliciting your
proxy to vote at the Annual Meeting.
Why did I receive the one-page Notice of Internet Availability
of Proxy Materials?
Since we are providing proxy materials to you primarily via the
Internet, instead of mailing printed copies to each owner of our
common stock, you received a one-page Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials. The Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials will be mailed to stockholders on
or about March 16, 2020. The Notice directs you to a website where
you can view our proxy materials, including the proxy statement and
our annual report, and cast your vote. If you would like to obtain
a paper copy of the proxy materials, including our annual report,
please follow the instructions on the Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials.
On what matters will I be voting?
At the Annual Meeting, our stockholders will be asked to (1) elect
four directors to serve until the 2020 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, (2) advise us as to whether you approve the
compensation of our named executive officers (Say-on-Pay), (3)
advise us as to whether you prefer a vote to advise us on the
compensation of our named executive officers every year, every two
years or every three years (Say-on-Pay Frequency) and (4) to ratify
the appointment of MaloneBailey, LLP, an independent registered
public accounting firm, as our independent auditor for the fiscal
year ending December 31, 2020.
The Board does not know of any matters to be presented at the
Annual Meeting other than those described in this proxy statement.
However, if any other matters properly come before the meeting or
any adjournment thereof, it is the intention of the persons named
in the enclosed proxy to vote the shares represented by them in
accordance with their best judgment.
Where and when will the meeting be held?
The Annual Meeting will be held at the Marriott Hotel, 243 Tresser
Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, on Tuesday, April 30, 2020, at 10:00 am,
Eastern Time.
How can I obtain directions to the meeting?
For directions to the location of the Annual Meeting, please visit
our proxy website at https://www.proxyvote.com call
1800-690-6903.
Who is soliciting my proxy?
Our Board is soliciting your proxy to vote at the Annual Meeting.
By completing and returning a proxy card, you are authorizing the
proxy holder to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting as you have
instructed.
How many votes may I cast?
Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote, in person or
by proxy, for each share of our common stock held of record on the
Record Date.
How many votes can be cast by all stockholders?
We have one class of common stock. As of the Record Date, we had
181,176,981 shares of common stock outstanding, each of which is
entitled to one vote.
How many shares must be present to hold the meeting?
Our bylaws provide that a majority (>50%) of the total number of
shares of common stock outstanding constitutes a quorum and must be
present to conduct business at a meeting of our stockholders.
What is the difference between holding shares as a stockholder
of record and as a beneficial owner?
If your shares are registered directly in your name with our
transfer agent, Worldwide Stock Transfer Company, you are
considered, with respect to those shares, the “stockholder of
record.” The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
will be sent directly to you by us.
If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank
or other nominee, you are considered the “beneficial owner” of
shares held in “street name.” The Notice of Internet Availability
of Proxy Materials will be forwarded to you by your broker, bank,
or company appointed designee. As the beneficial owner, you have
the right to direct your broker, bank, or company appointed
designee on how to vote your shares by following their instructions
which are included with this proxy, if applicable.
Can my shares be voted if I do not return the proxy card and do
not attend the meeting in person?
If you hold shares in street name and you do not provide voting
instructions to your broker, bank, or nominee, your shares will not
be voted on any proposal for which your broker does not have
discretionary authority to vote (a “broker non-vote”). Brokers
generally have discretionary authority to vote shares held in
street name on “routine” matters but not on “non-routine” matters.
Proposal No. 4, to ratify the appointment of the independent
auditor is considered a “routine” matter. Proposal No. 1, the
election of nominees to the Board, Proposal No. 2, the advisory
vote on compensation of our named executive officers, Proposal No.
3, the advisory vote on frequency of voting on the compensation of
our named executive officers are “non-routine” matters.
If you do not vote the shares held in your name, your shares will
not be voted. However, the Company may vote your shares if you have
returned a blank or incomplete proxy card (see “What happens if I
return a proxy card without instructions?” below regarding record
holders).
What vote is required to approve each item?
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
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The nominees for director who receive the most votes (also known as
a plurality) will be elected. You may vote either FOR all of the
nominees, WITHHOLD your vote from all of the nominees or WITHHOLD
your vote from any one of the nominees. Votes that are withheld
will not be included in the vote tally for the election of
directors. Brokerage firms do not have authority to vote customers’
unvoted shares held by the firms in street name for the election of
directors. As a result, any shares not voted by a beneficial owner
will be treated as a broker non-vote. Such broker non-votes will
have no effect on the results of this vote.
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Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Our Named Executive
Officers
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The advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive
officers will be approved if the votes cast in favor of the
proposal exceed the votes cast against the proposal. Abstentions
and broker non-votes will not be counted as either votes cast for
or against this proposal. While the results of this advisory vote
are non-binding, the Board values the opinions of our stockholders
and will consider the outcome of the vote, along with other
relevant factors, in deciding whether any actions are necessary to
address the concerns raised by the vote and when making future
compensation decisions for named executive officers.
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Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Frequency of Voting on Compensation
of Our Named Executive Officers
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The frequency (one year, two years or three years) that receives
the highest number of votes cast by the stockholders will be deemed
the frequency for the advisory Say-on-Pay vote preferred by the
stockholders. The proxy card provides stockholders with the
opportunity to choose among four options (holding the vote every
one, two or three years, or abstaining) and, therefore,
stockholders will not be voting to approve or disapprove the
recommendation of the Board. Abstentions and broker non-votes will
have no effect on the results of this vote. While the results of
this advisory vote are non-binding, the Board values the opinions
of our stockholders and will review and consider the outcome of the
vote, along with other relevant factors, in evaluating the
frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.
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Proposal 4: Ratify the Appointment of MaloneBailey, LLP as
Our Independent Public Accountant for the Fiscal Year Ending
December 31, 2020
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The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast for this
proposal is required to ratify the appointment of our independent
public accountant. Abstentions will have no effect on the results
of this vote. Brokerage firms have authority to vote customers’
unvoted shares held by the firms in street name on this proposal.
If a broker does not exercise this authority, such broker non-votes
will have no effect on the results of this vote. We are not
required to obtain the approval of our stockholders to appoint our
independent accountant. However, if our stockholders do not ratify
the appointment of MaloneBailey, LLP as our independent public
accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, the Board
may reconsider its appointment.
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With respect to any matter that is properly brought before the
meeting, the inspector of elections will treat abstentions as
unvoted.
How do I vote?
You may vote using any of the following methods:
Internet, Telephone or Mail:
You may vote your shares by internet, telephone, or return mail by
following the instructions on the Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials, or by requesting a full set of
printed materials at no charge including a proxy card.
In person at the Annual Meeting:
You may vote in person at the Annual Meeting, either by attending
the meeting yourself or authorizing a representative to attend the
meeting on your behalf. You may also execute a proper proxy
designating that person. If you are a street holder of shares, you
must obtain a proxy from your broker, bank, or nominee naming you
as the proxy holder and present it to the inspector of elections
with your ballot when you vote at the Annual Meeting.
Once I deliver my proxy, can I revoke or change my vote?
Yes. You may revoke or change your proxy at any time before it is
voted by giving a written revocation notice to our corporate
secretary, by delivering a proxy with a later date, or by voting in
person at the meeting.
Who pays for soliciting proxies?
We are paying for all costs of soliciting proxies. Our directors,
officers, and employees may request the return of proxies by mail,
telephone, Internet, telefax, telegram, or personal interview. We
are also requesting that banks, brokerage houses, and other
nominees or fiduciaries forward the soliciting material to their
principals and that they obtain authorization for the execution of
proxies. We will reimburse them for their expenses.
Could other matters be considered and voted upon at the Annual
Meeting?
Our Board does not expect to bring any other matter before the
Annual Meeting and is not aware of any other matter that may be
considered at the Annual Meeting. However, if any other matter does
properly come before the meeting, the proxy holders will vote the
proxies as the Board may recommend.
What happens if the meeting is postponed or adjourned?
Your proxy will still be good and may be voted at the postponed or
adjourned meeting. You will still be able to change or revoke your
proxy at any time until it is voted.
How can I contact the Company to request materials or
information referred to in these Questions and Answers?
By mail addressed to: Clean Coal Technologies, Inc., 295 Madison
Avenue (12th Floor), New York, NY 10017, Attn: Aiden Neary. By
telephone, (646) 727 -4847 or by email,
aneary@cleancoaltechnologiesinc.com.
PROPOSAL NO. 1
ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The following table sets forth the name, age, position, and year
first elected of each director and executive officer of the
Company:
Name
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Age
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Position
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Held Since
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Robin T. Eves
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69
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CEO, President, Director (Chairman)
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August, 2010
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Aiden Neary
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48
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COO, CFO, Director
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November, 2013
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Thomas Shreve
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68
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Director
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February, 2016
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Robert Liscouski
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65
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Director
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September, 2018
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The following persons have been nominated for election as directors
of the Company:
Robin T. Eves
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Aiden Neary
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Thomas Shreve
Robert Liscouski
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Certain biographical information with respect to the nominees for
director is set forth below. Each director, if elected
by the stockholders, will serve until our 2021 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and
qualified. Vacancies on the Board of Directors during
the year may be filled by the majority vote of the directors in
office at the time of the vacancy without action by the
stockholders.
Biographical Information on Nominees
Robin Eves has been our Chief Executive Officer, President and a
member of the Board of Directors since August 2010. Prior to
his appointment with the Company, from February 2009 through August
2010, he served as the CEO of Atlantic Energy Group Ltd., a global
energy company developing a major storage and pipeline initiative
in South Carolina and the build-out of a global trading business in
London, Singapore and the rest of Asia. From the period March 2005
to January 2009 he worked with Oil Trade and Transport LLC, working
closely with Sempra Energy Trading. He was responsible for business
development in Russia, India and the Middle East. Also during the
period, from March 2003 to February 2005, Mr. Eves served as
Managing Director and global head of crude and refined products for
United Bank of Switzerland From October 2002 to February 2003, Mr.
Eves acted as a consultant for Barclays Capital in London, hired to
do an extensive due diligence on the Russian/former Soviet Union
markets in preparation for Barclays’ possible re-entry into those
markets. From February 1990 to September 2002, Mr. Eves served as
Managing Director for Synergy International SA/Magna Oil and Gas
LLC/CCL Oil, where he was responsible for all trading and
structured transactions. Prior to that time, from 1987 to 1990, Mr.
Eves served as Vice-President and global head of products trading,
and from 1976 to 1987, worked in various positions with
Cargill.
We believe that Mr. Eves’ qualifications to serve on the Board of
Directors include his extensive background in all aspects of the
global energy business, including experience in crude and refined
products for power production, including gas and coal, as well as
related emissions controls.
Aiden Neary was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company
on November 26, 2013 and Chief Operating Officer in July 2015. In
January 2016 Mr. Neary was appointed to the Board of Directors.
Since October 2010, Mr. Neary has been exploring opportunities
across the investment banking landscape and has also pursued
private interests including charitable work. From
February 2010 to October 2010, he served as Managing Director and
Chief of Staff for Global Equity at UBS in Stamford, Connecticut.
From November 2006 to February 2010, Mr. Neary was Executive
Director and Chief of Staff for Global Equity at UBS. From June
2003 to November 2006, he served as Executive Director and COO for
the Global Commodity Business at UBS. Prior to that position, from
February 2002 to June 2003, he was Director and Business Manager
for Global Government Bond and Derivative business at UBS in
London, and from August 2000 to February 2002, as Associate
Director and Business Manager for Global Government Bond and
Derivative Business at UBS in London. Prior to joining UBS, from
January 2000 to July 2000, Mr. Neary was Manager and Head of
Product Control for Fixed Income Derivatives at Schroders
Investment Bank in London. From January 1995 to January 2000, he
was Manager and Head of Product Control for Government Bonds and
Derivatives at ING Barings. Mr. Neary earned a degree in
Accounting and Law from Kingston University in London (1990 –
1993), and is a Chartered Management Accountant since 1998.
We believe that Mr. Neary’s qualifications to serve on the Board of
Directors include his over 15 years of professional experience
working in Investment Banking and his over two years of working
with Clean Coal Technologies Inc.
Mr. Thomas W. Shreve was appointed to the Board of Directors in
November, 2015. Mr. Shreve moved from California to Indonesia in
1991 to serve as country representative for New York-based law firm
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, and over the succeeding 24
years has been a leading transaction execution specialist and
business executive in Indonesia. Tom has managed some of the more
significant transactions recently undertaken by Indonesian
companies, including the permanent acquisition financing and
subsequent sale of Berau Coal Energy, and the acquisition of Inter
Milan Football Club by a group of Indonesian businessmen. He served
as an officer of Berau Coal Energy and as a non-executive director
of Inter Milan Football Club. As a lawyer in Jakarta affiliated
with Milbank in the early 1990s, Mr. Shreve advised the issuers in
the first New York Stock Exchange listing by a private sector
Indonesian company, as well as the first U.S. public bond issue by
a private sector Indonesian company. As an investment banker, he
advised the Indonesian Government in the sale of distressed assets
in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-98. He
served as Chief Executive Officer of Recapital Investment Group
from 2009-14 and of Acuatico Pte. Ltd., a water infrastructure
company, in 2014-15. A member of the California Bar, Mr. Shreve
earned his J.D. degree at Northwestern University School of Law in
Chicago.
We believe that Mr. Shreve’s qualifications to serve on the Board
of Directors include his strong legal and business connections
across Asia and in particular in Indonesia where he currently
resides.
Mr. Liscouski was appointed to the board in September, 2018. He is
recognized as a security industry leader, thought leader and
subject matter expert in Enterprise Risk Management; assessing,
mitigating and managing physical and cyber security risk. Superior
track record of developing critical and sensitive programs to
protect national security interests and critical infrastructure.
Extensive leadership and operational experience in working
enterprise wide, to include Internal and External Stakeholders to
formulate and implement Risk Management strategies, programs and
metrics to successfully mitigate and manage physical, cyber and
converged risk. Innovator and thought leader in identifying
emerging security technologies and providing guidance in areas such
as crisis management, best practices, organizational development
and strategic planning.
Mr. Liscouski was appointed by President George W. Bush as the
first Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection when the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security was founded in 2003. During
his tenure as Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection,
Mr. Liscouski was responsible for the design, development,
implementation and oversight of the Office of Infrastructure,
including:
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The National Cyber Security Division – The nation’s first
coordinated civilian effort to work coordinate the US Government
and private sector cyber security efforts.
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Expansion of the Information Sharing Analysis Centers (ISACs) and
the Creation the National Infrastructure Coordination Center a
Public-Private Partnership to protect critical infrastructure
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The design, development and implementation of the National
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and the development of DHS’
Risk Management Framework for Infrastructure Protection
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Chemical Security Legislation – The Chemical Facility
Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
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Committee of Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) Matters
Mr.
Liscouski served as President and Director of Implant Sciences
Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Explosive Trace Detection
equipment and was Director of Information Assurance at the
Coca-Cola Company and Vice President of the Law Enforcement
Division of Orion Scientific Systems, a developer of advanced
analytic software tools.
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Earlier in his career, he served as a Diplomatic Security Service
Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State and a Homicide and
Undercover Investigator for the Bergen County (New Jersey)
Prosecutors Office.
Mr. Liscouski is also currently a visiting fellow at the Center for
Strategic and International Studies as Washington DC based think
tank and served as a board member of the Intelligence Science Board
supporting the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the
Director of National Intelligence. Mr. Liscouski is a frequent
contributor to business and security media on Homeland Security and
Cyber Security issues. Mr. Liscouski received his BS degree from
John Jay College of Criminal Justice and his Master of Public
Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government,
Harvard University.
We believe that Mr. Liscouski’s qualifications to serve on the
Board of Directors include his extensive business investment
experience.
Board Committees
At this filing date, we have an audit committee but no compensation
committee or nominating committee. Our full Board currently
performs the duties and responsibilities of such committees. Due to
the size of the Company and due to the small number of directors
that we had for 2019, we believed it was appropriate for the full
Board to handle the responsibilities of these committees.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
We appointed an audit committee in December 2017, currently
comprising of Robin Eves, Aiden Neary, Thomas Shreve, and Robert
Liscouski.
Code of Conduct
On February 11, 2013, the board of directors approved a code of
business conduct and ethics, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K on February 14, 2013.
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
The Board of Directors has risk oversight responsibility for the
Company and administers this responsibility directly. The Board of
Directors oversees our risk management process through regular
discussions of our risks with senior management both during and
outside of regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings. In
addition, the Board of Directors administers our risk management
process with respect to risks relating to our accounting and
financial controls.
Our Board of Directors has no policy with regard to the separation
of the offices of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer, and believes, given the size of our company, no such
formal policy is necessary at this time.
Director Independence
Our Board is not subject to any independence requirements. However,
our Board has reviewed the independence of its directors under the
requirements set forth by the NASDAQ Stock Market. Messrs. Eves and
Neary are officers of the Company and therefore not deemed
independent directors. Mr. Liscouski and Mr. Shreve are
deemed to be independent directors.
Meetings of our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors held 4 meetings during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2019 (including meetings conducted by telephone
conferencing). No director attended less than 75% of all
board meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. All
current Board members and all nominees for election to the Board of
Directors are encouraged to attend our annual meetings of
stockholders, either in person or by teleconference.
Nomination of Director Candidates
We receive suggestions for potential director nominees from many
sources, including members of the Board, advisors, and
stockholders. Any such nominations, together with appropriate
biographical information, should be submitted to the Chairperson of
the Board in the manner discussed below. Any candidates submitted
by a stockholder or stockholder group are reviewed and considered
in the same manner as all other candidates.
Qualifications for consideration as a Board nominee may vary
according to the particular areas of expertise being sought as a
complement to the existing board composition. However, minimum
qualifications include high level leadership experience in business
activities, breadth of knowledge about issues affecting the
Company, experience on other boards of directors, preferably public
company boards, and time available for meetings and consultation on
Company matters. Our Board does not have a formal policy with
regard to the consideration of diversity in identifying director
candidates, but seeks a diverse group of candidates who possess the
background, skills and expertise to make a significant contribution
to the Board, to the Company and our stockholders. Candidates whose
evaluations are favorable are then chosen by the full Board. The
full Board selects and recommends candidates for nomination as
directors for stockholders to consider and vote upon at the annual
meeting.
Stockholder Communications
Stockholders wishing to communicate with the Board of Directors or
with a specific director may send a letter to our corporate
secretary at Clean Coal Technologies, Inc., 295 Madison Avenue
(12th Floor), New York, NY 10017, and should be marked to the
attention of the appropriate director or directors. Our
secretary will circulate the communications (other than commercial
solicitations) to the appropriate director or
directors. Communications marked “Confidential” will be
forwarded unopened.
Directors’ Compensation
In fiscal 2019, Dr. Younger received an annual compensation as a
director of $25,000. This balance has not been paid and is accrued
on our balance sheet, Mr. Thomas Shreve received the same annual
compensation of $25,000 which will be accrued until funds are
available to pay him. Mr. Liscouski directors fees of $25,000 will
also be accrued.
All of our present non-employee directors, have other employment or
sources of income and will routinely devote only such time to the
Company necessary to maintain its viability. It is estimated that
each non-employee director will devote at least 2 days per month to
the Company’s corporate activities.
Stock Ownership Requirements
The Board of Directors has encouraged its members to acquire and
maintain stock in the Company to link the interests of such persons
to the stockholders. However, the Board of Directors has not
established stock ownership guidelines for members of the Board of
Directors or the executive officers.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth, for the current year, the dollar
value of all cash and non-cash compensation for the Company’s
directors.
Name
|
|
Year
|
|
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
|
|
|
Stock Awards
($)
|
|
|
Option Awards
($)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Non Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
|
|
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
Robin Eves
|
|
2019
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Aiden Neary
|
|
2019
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Robert Liscouski
|
|
2019
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Scott Younger
|
|
2019
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Thomas Shreve
|
|
2019
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
All director fees have been accrued
|
Vote Required
The affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast, in person or
by proxy, at the Annual Meeting will be required for the election
of directors.
Board Recommendation
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” all of the
nominees. It is intended that in the absence of
contrary specifications, proxies will be voted for the election of
the nominees named above. Broker non-votes and
abstentions will not be counted in the election of directors. In
the event any nominee is unable to serve, the proxies will be voted
for a substitute nominee, if any, to be designated by the Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors has no reason to
believe that any nominee will be unavailable.
PROPOSAL NO. 2
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
In accordance with the SEC’s proxy rules, we are seeking an
advisory, non-binding stockholder vote with respect to the
compensation of our executive officers listed in the Summary
Compensation Table in the “Executive Compensation” section of this
proxy statement (referred to herein as the “NEOs”) for fiscal
year 2020, as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to
Item 402 of Regulation S-K. This vote is not intended to
address any specific item of compensation, but rather the overall
compensation of our NEOs and the philosophy, policies and practices
described in this proxy statement. This vote is commonly known as a
“Say-on-Pay” advisory vote.
We believe that our compensation programs and policies for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 were an effective incentive for
the achievement of the Company’s developmental goals, aligned with
stockholders’ interests and worthy of continued stockholder
support. Accordingly, we ask for our stockholders to indicate their
support for the compensation paid to our NEOs by voting FOR the
following non-binding resolution at the Annual Meeting:
“RESOLVED, that the Company’s stockholders approve the compensation
of the named executive officers for fiscal year 2019 listed in the
Summary Compensation Table in the ‘Executive Compensation’ section
of the proxy statement, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of
Regulation S-K.”
Vote Required
Approval of this proposal requires that votes cast in favor of the
proposal exceed the votes cast against the proposal. Because your
vote is advisory, the result will not be binding upon the Company.
Although not binding, our Board values the opinions of our
stockholders and will consider the outcome of the vote, along with
other relevant factors, in deciding whether any actions are
necessary to address any concerns raised by the vote and when
making future compensation decisions for NEOs.
Board Recommendation
The Board recommends that the stockholders vote for the approval
of the compensation of the NEOs, as stated in the above non-binding
resolutions. It is intended that in the absence of
contrary specifications, proxies will be voted for the approval of
the compensation of the NEOs. Broker non-votes and
abstentions will not be counted in the advisory vote for the
approval of the compensation of the NEOs.
PROPOSAL NO. 3
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING FUTURE
ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
In addition to holding a Say-on-Pay advisory vote, we are seeking
an advisory, non-binding vote regarding the frequency of future
advisory Say-on-Pay votes in accordance with the SEC’s proxy rules,
known as a “Say-on-Pay Frequency” advisory vote.
Stockholders will be able to vote that we hold this Say-on-Pay
advisory vote every year, two years, or three years, or
stockholders may abstain from voting on this proposal. Last year,
stockholders requested that this advisory vote be taken each
year.
After due consideration, the Board has decided to recommend that
the Say-on-Pay advisory vote on executive compensation occur every
year.
The Board’s decision was based further on the premise that this
recommendation could be modified in future years if it becomes
apparent that a vote once every year is not meaningful or a less
frequent vote is recommended by best corporate governance
practices.
Vote Required
The frequency (one year, two years or three years) that receives
the highest number of votes cast by the stockholders will be deemed
the frequency for the advisory Say-on-Pay vote preferred by the
stockholders. Because your vote is advisory, the results will not
be binding upon the Company. Although not binding, the Board values
the opinions of our stockholders and will review and consider the
outcome of the vote, along with other relevant factors, in
evaluating the frequency of future advisory votes on executive
compensation.
Board Recommendation
The Board recommends that stockholders vote for the option of
“ONE YEAR” as the preference for the frequency of holding future
advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive
officers. It is intended that in the absence of
contrary specifications, proxies will be voted for the approval of
ONE YEAR for the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of
the Company’s named executive officers. Broker non-votes
and abstentions will not be counted in the advisory vote on the
frequency of approval of the compensation of the NEOs.
PROPOSAL NO. 4
RATIFY THE SELECTION OF MALONEBAILEY, LLP AS
THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
The Board of Directors has selected MaloneBailey, LLP as the
Company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December
31, 2020. To the knowledge of the Company, at no time
has MaloneBailey, LLP had any direct or indirect financial interest
in or any connection with the Company other than as independent
public accountants. It is anticipated that a
representative of MaloneBailey, LLP will be present at the Annual
Meeting and will be provided the opportunity to make a statement,
if he desires to do so, and will be available to respond to
appropriate questions.
Fees Paid to Auditors
Audit and Non-Audit Fees
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Audit Fees(1)
|
|
$ |
48,000 |
|
|
$ |
48,000 |
|
Audit-Related Fees
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Tax Fees
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
All Other Fees
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
TOTAL
|
|
$ |
48,000 |
|
|
$ |
48,000 |
|
(1) The aggregate fees billed us for each of the
last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by our
principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial
statements and review of our quarterly financial statements.
Vote Required
Ratification of the Company’s independent auditor requires the
approval of a majority of the voting power represented by shares at
the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy and entitled to vote,
assuming that a quorum is present or represented at the Annual
Meeting.
Board Recommendation
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the ratification
of the selection of MaloneBailey, LLP as the Company’s independent
auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31,
2020. It is intended that in the absence of
contrary specifications, proxies will be voted for the selection of
MaloneBailey, LLP. Broker non-votes and abstentions will not be
counted in the ratification vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following sets forth certain information regarding our named
executive officers:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position
|
|
Held Since
|
Robin T. Eves
|
|
69
|
|
CEO, President, Director
|
|
August 2010
|
Aiden Neary
|
|
48
|
|
COO, CFO, Director
|
|
November, 2013
|
Robin Eves – see information provided above under Proposal
No. 1.
Aiden Neary - see information provided above under Proposal
No. 1.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
At this time, we do not have a compensation committee or a fully
developed compensation policy. We have only two executive officers,
our CEO and president, our Chief Operations Officer / Chief
Financial Officer. Their employment agreements were negotiated by
the board of directors with the terms based on the board’s
assessment of their qualifications and requirements.
We anticipate establishing a compensation committee sometime in the
next 12 months. The following Compensation Discussion and Analysis
describes prospectively the expected duties, responsibilities and
role of our future Compensation Committee as well as the material
elements of our planned compensation for our future executive
officers. The information below provides the description of
compensation policies that we intend to make applicable to
executive officers and other highly compensated individuals under
employment and/or consulting arrangements in the future.
Planned Objectives of Our Compensation Program
The primary objective of our compensation program, including our
executive compensation program, will be to maintain a compensation
program that will fairly compensate our executives and employees,
attract and retain qualified executives and employees who are able
to contribute to our long term success, encourage performance
consistent with clearly defined corporate goals and align our
executives’ long term interests with those of our stockholders. To
that end, our future compensation practices will be intended
to:
1. Tie total compensation to the Company’s performance and
individual performance in achieving financial and non-financial
objectives; and
2. Align senior management’s interests with stockholders’ interests
through long term equity incentive compensation.
Expected Role of the Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee, once formed, will determine the
compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and, in consultation
with the Chief Executive Officer, and our other executive officers.
In addition, the Compensation Committee will be responsible for
adopting, reviewing and administering our compensation policies and
programs, including any cash bonus incentive plan or equity
incentive plan that we may adopt. We anticipate that our
Compensation Committee will adhere to a compensation philosophy
that (i) seeks to attract and retain qualified executives who will
add to the long term success of the Company, (ii) promotes the
achievement of operational and strategic objectives, and (iii)
compensates executives commensurate with each executive’s level of
performance, level of responsibility and overall contribution to
the success of the Company.
In determining the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and
our other executive officers, the Compensation Committee expects to
consider the financial condition and operational performance of the
Company during the prior year. In determining the compensation for
executive officers other than the Chief Executive Officer, the
Compensation Committee plans to consider the recommendations of the
Chief Executive Officer.
The Compensation Committee will review the compensation practices
of other companies, based in part on market survey data and other
statistical data relating to executive compensation obtained
through industry publications and other sources. The Compensation
Committee does not intend to benchmark the Company’s compensation
program directly with other publicly traded companies or other
companies with which we may compete for potential executives since
some of these competitors are privately held companies for which
executive compensation information may not be available. However,
the Compensation Committee intends to compare our executive
compensation program as a whole with the programs of other
companies for which survey data is available, and will also compare
the pay of individual executives if the jobs are sufficiently
similar to make the comparison meaningful. The Compensation
Committee plans to use such survey data primarily to ensure that
our executive compensation program as a whole will be
competitive.
Components of Future Executive Compensation
We anticipate that our future executive employment agreements will
provide that employees will be compensated by salary and bonus,
with bonuses potentially including cash and equity components. The
specific elements of the future compensation program are not
determined but will most likely include base salary, an annual cash
performance bonus and long term equity incentives. Our compensation
program will be designed to provide our executives with incentives
to achieve our short and long term performance goals and to pay
competitive base salaries. Each executive officer’s current and
prior compensation will be considered in setting future
compensation.
In addition, we expect employment agreements with our executive
officers to provide for other benefits, including potential
payments upon termination of employment. Once established, the
compensation committee will consider all of the above components in
determining the exact makeup of the total executive compensation
package as well as the factors to be applied in establishing each
component.
Perquisites and Other Benefits
At this time, we do not expect to provide perquisites or personal
benefits to future executive officers, other than the payment of
health insurance premiums and payment of life insurance
premiums.
Employment Agreements
We signed two year employment agreements effective July 1, 2019,
with Robin Eves, as Chief Executive Officer and President, and
Aiden Neary as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Eves will receive
an annual salary of $519,700. Mr. Neary will receive an annual
salary of $450,000. Each officer was granted a signing bonus of
750,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock upon
execution of the agreements. In addition, each officer will be
granted an award of 750,000 shares following the first year of the
contract on July 1, 2020.
The above employment agreements include provisions for
participation in employee benefit programs if the Company adopts
such programs during the term of the agreements. The agreements
also include certain anti-takeover provisions that would require
payment of annual salary as well as immediate vesting of all equity
compensation if an entity acquiring the Company did not offer
comparable positions to each officer.
Neither Mr. Eves, nor Mr. Neary is compensated for their
contributions to the Board of Directors.
We have not entered into employment agreements with any other
officers, directors, or any other persons but may do so during the
current fiscal year as we expand operations.
Other Key Employees and Consultants
We have no other employment agreements in place.
Employee Benefits
When we have adequate financing, we intend to offer employee health
insurance benefits coverage to provide our workforce with a
reasonable level of financial support in the event of illness or
injury. It is our intention to offer health insurance benefits to
all full time employees, including executive officers.
Accounting Matters
We have adopted the provisions of ACS 718 Compensation – Stock
Compensation which requires the fair value of options to be
recorded as compensation cost in the consolidated financial
statements. Options in our compensation packages result in
additional compensation costs being recognized.
Stock Ownership Requirements
The Board of Directors has encouraged its members to acquire and
maintain stock in the Company to link the interests of such persons
to the stockholders. However, the Board of Directors has not
established stock ownership guidelines for members of the Board of
Directors or the executive officers.
The Company has not adopted any other bonus, profit sharing, or
deferred compensation plan.
The following table sets forth, for the last two years, the dollar
value of all cash and non-cash compensation earned by the Company’s
named executive officers.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Officers Name &
Principal Position
|
|
Year
|
|
Salary
($)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
|
|
|
Stock
($)
|
|
|
Option Awards
($)
|
|
|
All Other
Compensation ($)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
Robin Eves, Pres and CEO (1)
|
|
2019
|
|
|
519,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
220,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
740,150 |
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
519,750 |
|
|
|
259,875 |
|
|
|
271,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,050,746 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aiden Neary, CFO (1)
|
|
2019
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
220,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
670,400 |
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
237,500 |
|
|
|
243,795 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
931,295 |
|
(1) In July 2018 Mr. Eves and Mr. Neary signed a two year
employment contract where 750,000 common shares were awarded upon
signing the agreement and an additional 750,000 shares were awarded
on July 1, 2019 on the one year anniversary of the contract.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
The following table shows grants of stock options and grants of
unvested stock awards outstanding on the last day of the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2019, to each of the executive officers
named in the Summary Compensation Table.
|
|
Option Awards
|
|
Stock Awards
|
|
Name
|
|
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
|
|
|
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable
(#)
|
|
|
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
|
|
Option
Expiration
Date
|
|
Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
|
|
|
Market Value
of Shares
or Units
of Stock
That Have
Not Vested
($)
|
|
Robin Eves
|
|
|
285,714
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
1.05
|
|
8/1/2020
|
|
|
555
|
|
|
|
5,555
|
|
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Name
|
|
Year
|
|
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
|
|
|
Stock Awards
($)
|
|
|
Option Awards
($)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Non Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
|
|
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
Robin Eves
|
|
2019
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Aiden Neary
|
|
2019
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Robert Liscouski
|
|
2019
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
Scott Younger
|
|
2019
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
Thomas Shreve
|
|
2019
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
All director fees have been accrued
|
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth information, as of March 11, 2020,
with respect to each person known by the Company to own
beneficially more than 5% of the 181,176,981 shares of our issued
and outstanding common stock, as well as the beneficial ownership
of each director and officer and all directors and officers as a
group. We are not aware of any present arrangements that could
result in a change of control of the Company. Except as
otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders listed below has sole
voting and investment power over the shares beneficially owned.
Except as otherwise indicated, addresses are c/o Clean Coal
Technologies, Inc., 295 Madison Avenue (12th Floor) New York, NY
10017
Officers and Directors
|
|
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership (1)
|
|
|
Percent of Class
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robin Eves, President, CEO, Director
|
|
|
17,485,777 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
%
|
Aiden Neary, COO, Director
|
|
|
23,140,213 |
|
|
|
12.8 |
%
|
Thomas Shreve, Director
|
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
.00 |
%
|
Robert Liscouski, Director
|
|
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100,000 |
|
|
|
.00 |
%
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Scott Younger, Director
|
|
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372,858 |
|
|
|
.00 |
%
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Tacho Sandoval, Independent Investor
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|
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18,780,675 |
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|
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10.3 |
%
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All directors and officers and investors holding over 5% as a group
(6 persons)
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|
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59,979,523 |
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|
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33.3 |
%
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(1) The Company has no documentation that would indicate that any
of the shares listed above are pledged as security. Mr. Eves’
beneficial ownership number includes options for the purchase of
285,714 shares of common stock at $1.05 per share (adjusted for the
reverse). Mr. Eves does not have the right to acquire any
additional shares within 60 days through the exercise of options,
warrants, rights, conversion privileges or otherwise.
FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
The Company’s most recent audited financial statements and other
information are contained in the Company’s annual report on Form
10-K for the period ended December 31, 2019. Such report once
filed, is available to stockholders, without charge, upon written
request addressed to the Company at the Company’s executive
offices, or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR
website at http://www.sec.gov.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
No proposals have been submitted by stockholders of the Company for
consideration at the Annual Meeting. Stockholders who,
in accordance with Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act wish to present
proposals for inclusion in the proxy materials to be distributed in
connection with next year’s Annual Meeting Proxy Statement must
submit their proposals so that they are received at our principal
executive offices no later than the close of business on January
31, 2021, and are otherwise in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations and the governing provisions of the articles of
incorporation, as amended, and bylaws of the Company. As
the rules of the SEC make clear, simply submitting a proposal does
not guarantee that it will be included.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
or the Exchange Act, requires our Directors, executive officers and
10% stockholders, which we refer to as reporting persons, to file
with the SEC initial reports of ownership and changes in ownership
of our common stock. Reporting persons are required by
SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a)
reports they file. To our knowledge, based solely on our
review of the copies of such reports received, we believe that all
required reports for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 have
been filed.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We have not adopted a formal policy for review of potential related
party transactions. At this time, the Board reviews and approves
all transactions, considering any related party interactions in
light of known circumstances to determine whether or not such
transactions are consistent with our best interests, in the good
faith exercise of the Board’s discretion.
STOCKHOLDERS SHARING THE SAME LAST NAME AND ADDRESS
In accordance with notices that we sent to certain stockholders, we
are sending only one copy of our annual report and proxy statement
to stockholders who share the same last name and address, unless
they have notified us that they want to continue receiving multiple
copies. This practice, known as “householding,” is designed to
reduce duplicate mailings and save significant printing and postage
costs as well as natural resources.
If you received a householded mailing this year and you would like
to have additional copies of our annual report and/or proxy
statement mailed to you, or you would like to opt out of this
practice for future mailings, please submit your request to the
Company by mail to 295 Madison Avenue (12th Floor) New York, NY
10017 or phone by calling 646-727-4847. We will promptly send
additional copies of the annual report and/or proxy statement upon
receipt of such request. You may also contact us if you received
multiple copies of the annual meeting materials and would prefer to
receive a single copy in the future.
Householding for bank and brokerage accounts is limited to accounts
within the same bank or brokerage firm. For example, if you and
your spouse share the same last name and address, and you and your
spouse each have two accounts containing our common stock at two
different brokerage firms, your household will receive two copies
of our annual meeting materials—one from each brokerage firm.
OTHER MATTERS
Management does not know of any business other than referred to in
the Notice which may be considered at the Annual
Meeting. If any other matters should properly come
before the Annual Meeting, such matters will be properly addressed
and resolved and those in attendance will vote on such matters in
accordance with their best judgment.
CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
/s/Robin Eves
Robin Eves, President and Chief Executive Officer
New York, New York
March 11, 2020
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE YOUR SHARES
ONLINE OR, IF YOU REQUESTED AND RECEIVED A PRINTED SET OF PROXY
MATERIALS BY MAIL, BY RETURNING THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY CARD IN THE
POSTAGE PAID ENVELOPE
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote
***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April
30, 2020
CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 06, 2020
Date: April 30,
2020 Time: 10:00
AM EDT
Location: Marriott Hotel
243 Tresser Blvd
Stamford, CT 06901
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CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ATTN:
Aiden Neary
295 Madison Avenue (12th Floor)
New York, NY 10017
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the
above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote
these shares.
This communication presents only an overview of
the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the
Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see
reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials
and voting instructions.
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— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the
arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on
the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents,
you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy.
Please choose one of the following methods to make your
request:
1) BY INTERNET:
www.proxyvote.com
2) BY TELEPHONE:
1-800-579-1639
3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
*
If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked
by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the
following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail
address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please
make the request as instructed above on or before April 16, 2020 to
facilitate timely delivery.
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— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have
attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the
possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the
meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special
requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need
to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go
to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is
printed in the box
marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX
available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by
requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a
proxy card.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
following:
1. Election of Directors
Nominees
01 Robin T. Eves
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02 Aiden Neary
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03 Thomas Shreve
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04 Robert Liscouski
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following
proposal:
2. Advisory Vote as to whether you approve the
compensation of our named executive officers (Say-On-Pay).
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the
following proposal:
3. Advisory vote as to whether you prefer a vote
to advise us on the compensation of our named executive officers
every year, every two years or every three years (Say-On-Pay
Frequency).
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following
proposal:
4. Ratify the selection of MaloneBailey, LLP as
the company's independent auditor for the company's fiscal year
ending December 31, 2020.
NOTE: Transact such other business as may properly come
before the annual meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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