Schedule 14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3750 Monroe Avenue
Pittsford, New York 14534
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD MAY 12, 2009
To the Shareholders of
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.:
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of shareholders of Veramark Technologies, Inc.
(the Company) will be held at the Companys offices at 3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, New York,
on May 12, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m. local time, for the following purposes:
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To elect six directors, each to serve a term of one year; |
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To ratify the appointment of independent auditors for the year ending December
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To consider and take action upon such other matters as may properly come before
the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 13, 2009 as the record date
for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting.
All shareholders are invited to attend the meeting in person. However, if you are unable to
attend the meeting, it is nevertheless important that you be represented. A proxy is enclosed for
that purpose.
Your attention is directed to the proxy statement submitted with this notice.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Robert F. Mechur
Secretary
Dated: April 9, 2009
It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the Annual Meeting
whether or not you plan to attend. Accordingly, please register your vote as
soon as possible. You may vote by mail, telephone or Internet. Further
instructions are contained on the enclosed proxy ballot card.
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VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3750 MONROE AVENUE
PITTSFORD, NEW YORK 14534
PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD MAY 12, 2009
This proxy statement is furnished to shareholders in connection with the solicitation of
proxies by the Board of Directors of Veramark Technologies, Inc. (the Company) in connection with
the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on May 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., local
time, at the Companys office at 3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, New York (the Meeting). A copy
of the Companys annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
accompanies this proxy statement. A copy of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is available without charge upon written request to
the Companys Secretary at the Companys corporate offices, or from the SECs website at
www.sec.gov. Additional copies of this proxy statement, the accompanying annual report to
shareholders, notice of meeting and form of proxy may be obtained from the Companys Secretary,
3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, New York 14534. This proxy statement, together with the accompanying
annual report to shareholders and form of proxy will first be sent to Shareholders on or about
April 9, 2009.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on May 12, 2009
This proxy statement and the accompanying annual report to shareholders are available at
www.veramark.com/Company/InvestorRelations/
SOLICITATION AND REVOCABILITY OF PROXIES
The enclosed proxy for the Meeting is being solicited by the directors of the Company.
Shareholders of record may vote by mail, telephone, or via the Internet. The toll-free telephone
number and Internet web site are listed on the enclosed proxy. If you vote by telephone or via the
Internet you do not need to return your proxy card. If you choose to vote by mail, please mark,
date and sign the proxy card, and then return it in the enclosed envelope (no postage is necessary
if being mailed within the United States). Any person giving a proxy may revoke it at any time
prior to the exercise thereof by filing with the Secretary of the Company a written revocation or
duly executed proxy bearing a later date. The proxy may also be revoked by a Shareholder attending
the Meeting, withdrawing the proxy and voting in person.
The expense of preparing, printing and mailing the form of proxy and the material used in the
solicitation thereof will be borne by the Company. In addition to solicitation by mail, proxies
may be solicited by the directors, officers and regular employees of the Company (who will receive
no additional compensation therefore) by means of personal interview, telephone or facsimile. It
is anticipated that banks, brokerage houses and other institutions, custodians, nominees,
fiduciaries or other record holders will be requested to forward the soliciting material to persons
for whom they hold shares and to seek authority for the execution of proxies; in such cases, the
Company will reimburse such holders for their charges and expenses.
VOTING SECURITIES AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS THEREOF
The close of business on March 13, 2009 has been fixed as the record date for determination of
the shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting. On that date there were
outstanding and entitled to vote 9,822,729 shares of common stock, par value $.10 per share, of the
Companys common stock (the Common Stock) each of which is entitled to one vote on each matter at
the Meeting.
Pursuant to the Companys bylaws, a plurality of the votes cast at the Meeting will be
required to elect directors, and a majority of the votes cast at the Meeting will be required to
ratify the appointment of the independent auditors for 2009.
The presence, in person or by properly executed proxy, of the holders of shares of Common
Stock entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at the Meeting is necessary
to constitute a quorum. Holders of shares of Common Stock represented by a properly signed, dated
and returned proxy will be treated as present at the Meeting for purposes of determining a quorum.
Proxies relating to street name shares that are voted by brokers will be counted as shares
present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum but will not be treated as votes cast
at the Meeting as to any proposal as to which the brokers abstain.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth information as of March 13, 2009, with respect to the persons
or groups (as those terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act), believed by the Company to be the beneficial owners of more than 5%
of the outstanding Common Stock, by each named executive officer, directors, nominees for director
and by all directors and certain executive officers as a group.
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Summit Capital Management, LLC |
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601 Union Street, Suite 3900
Seattle, Washington 98101
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6001 Pelican Bay Blvd #402
Naples, FL 34108
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20 Fairfield Drive
Fairport, New York 14450
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Seth J. Collins |
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Charles A. Constantino |
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Ronald C. Lundy |
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Based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 13, 2009, which were
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Based upon a Statement on Schedule 13F filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009 which
indicated that as of December 31, 2008 Summit Capital Managements holdings were 1,540,290
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Includes 900,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Mazzella has the right to acquire pursuant to
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Includes 196,856 shares of Common Stock owned by Montevecchio Associates, a limited
partnership of which Albert J. Montevecchio is a general partner. |
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Includes 10,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Collins has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 60,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Constantino has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the Companys Stock 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 80,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Gould has the right to acquire pursuant to options
issued under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 200,000 shares of Restricted Common Stock issued to Mr. Mazzullo pursuant to the
1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 33,333 shares of Common Stock Mr. Moylan has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 10,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Rodriguez has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 104,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Lundy has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 297,333 shares of Common Stock the directors and executive officers have the right
to acquire pursuant to options issued under the 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan, and 200,000
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PROPOSAL NO. 1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees
At the Meeting, six directors, comprising the entire membership of the Board of Directors, are
to be elected. Each elected director will serve until the Companys next annual meeting of
shareholders and until a successor is elected and qualified. All nominees are members of the
present Board of Directors. Nominees Charles A. Constantino, John E. Gould, Anthony C. Mazzullo,
and Andrew W. Moylan were elected at the Companys 2008 annual meeting of shareholders.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the six nominees listed below. Except where
authority to do so has been withheld, the shares of Common Stock represented by the enclosed Proxy
will be voted FOR the election as director of the six nominees named below.
All nominees are willing to serve on the Board of Directors, if elected. However, if any
nominee becomes unwilling or unavailable to stand for re-election or to serve for any reason or if
a vacancy on the Board of Directors occurs before the election (which events are not anticipated),
the holders of the proxy may vote for such other person in accordance with their judgment. The
Companys Board of Directors has determined that all of the nominees, with the exception of Mr.
Mazzullo, are independent as defined by NASDAQ rules.
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Seth J. Collins
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Mr. Collins is a co-founder and
President of Stone Mountain Capital, a
capital fund that provides loans
primarily for commercial real estate
projects. Prior to that, from February
1998 to July 2005, Mr. Collins served
as President and a board member of
Manchester Technologies, a single
source solutions provider specializing
in display technology and custom
networking. For 20 years, Mr. Collins
has been involved with technology
companies, including various aspects of
corporate management, mergers and
acquisitions, sales channel
development, consulting, and business
strategy. Mr. Collins holds a BS in
Finance and Computer Science from
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).
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Charles A.
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A Director of Veramark since May, 2002.
Mr. Constantino has also been a
Director and Executive Vice President
of PAR Technology Corporation
(NYSE:PTC) for more than five years.
PTC develops, manufactures, markets,
installs and services
microprocessor-based transaction
processing systems for the restaurant
and industrial market places and also
designs software. Their government
business segment provides the United
State Department of defense, and other
federal and state government
organizations, with a wide range of
technical products and services. Mr.
Constantino is also a Director and Past
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of
St. John Fisher College, and a Director
of Adirondack Bank.
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John E. Gould
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A Director of Veramark since August
1997. For more than five years, Mr.
Gould was a Partner in Gould & Wilkie
LLP, a general practice law firm
located in New York City. On May 1,
2002, Gould & Wilkie LLP combined with
Thompson Hine LLP, a larger general
practice law firm with headquarters in
Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Gould serves on
the Executive Committee of Thompson
Hine LLP. Mr. Gould is also Chairman
of the American Geographical Society
and a Director of the Gerber Life
Insurance Company.
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Anthony C. Mazzullo
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Elected President and Chief
Executive Officer of
Veramark effective January 1, 2008.
Since 2004 Mr. Mazzullo was Senior
Vice President of ePLUS Systems,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
ePLUS, Inc., a publicly held
software and professional services
company. Prior to that, Mr.
Mazzullo founded and served as
President and Chief Executive
Officer of eTrack Solutions, a
professional services company that
assisted organizations in
streamlining operations and
optimally applying software
applications to their business.
eTrack Solutions was sold to
Manchester Technologies in 2001
where Mr. Mazzullo served as
President of Software and
Consulting Operations until 2004.
Mr. Mazzullo holds a BS in
Electrical Engineering from Cornell
University and an MBA in Finance
from the University of Rochester
Simon School.
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Andrew W. Moylan
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Has been a director of Veramark
since September 2004, and was
elected Chairman of the Board in
January 2008. Mr. Moylan retired
as a senior Partner from the
Deloitte management consulting
practice in New York in 2002 after
20 years of practice. Since his
retirement, Mr. Moylan has served
as President of BCS plc, North
America, a risk management software
company, and President, Chief
Operating Officer and director of
MarketDataInsite, a spend
management company.
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Rafael A. Rodriguez
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Joined the Veramark Board of
Directors in 2008. Mr. Rodriguez is
an IT inventor and innovator,
industry analyst and consultant,
successful author and entrepreneur.
He is currently an ASP Research
Fellow with the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and a
Senior Fellow with the Cambridge
Institute of Applied Management.
His previous positions include
Senior Vice President of Technology
Research and Practice Director for
the Technology Markets Group at the
Aberdeen Group, Chief Technology
Officer of Brooks Automations
Enterprise Software Division, and
Executive Vice President and Chief
Information Officer of Excelon
Corporation. Mr. Rodriguez has also
co-authored several books on
technology and the law.
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Mr. Constantino serves as a member of the Board of Directors of PAR Technology Corporation
(NYSE:PTC). None of the other Directors and nominees to the Companys Board of Directors serves on
the Boards of Directors or the Boards of Trustees of any other publicly held company.
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Committees and Meeting Data
During 2008, the full Board of Directors held nine meetings, and took two additional actions
by unanimous consent. The Companys Board of Directors established a process whereby shareholders
may send communications to the board. That process is set forth in the Policy for Shareholder
Communications with Board Members, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A.
The Audit Committee of the board currently consists of Messrs. Constantino, Gould, and Moylan,
all of whom are independent as defined under SEC and NASDAQ rules. The Audit Committee, which met
six times during the year, appoints and oversees the work of the Companys independent accountants,
as well as oversees that the Corporation has maintained and established processes for reliable
accounting policies and financial reporting and disclosure, and such other duties as more
particularly set forth in its Charter, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B. The board has
determined that the Company does not have an Audit Committee Financial Expert, as that term is
defined by SEC rules, serving on the Audit Committee. However, the members of the board have
reviewed the criteria necessary to be named an Audit Committee Financial Expert, and believe that
the Audit Committee members collectively possess such attributes. Furthermore, the board has
determined that each member of the Audit Committee possesses the financial expertise necessary to
review and analyze the Companys financial statements and to fulfill their other duties in
accordance with the terms of the Audit Committee Charter.
The Compensation Committee of the board currently consists of Messrs. Collins, Constantino,
and Moylan, all of whom are independent as defined by NASDAQ rules. The Compensation Committee,
which met five times during the year and also took three additional actions by unanimous consent,
reviews and sets compensation for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), all other executive officers
of the Company and members of the Companys Board of Directors, establishes compensation, incentive
and benefit plans for the CEO and all other executive officers and directors of the Company and
approves payments under such incentive plans. The Charter of the Compensation Committee is
included as Exhibit C.
The Nominating Committee consists of all members of the board who are independent as defined
by NASDAQ rules. Currently, those individuals are Messrs. Collins, Constantino, Gould, Moylan, and
Rodriguez. The Nominating Committee identifies the slate of director nominees for election to the
Companys board, recommends candidates to fill vacancies occurring between annual shareholder
meetings, and otherwise establishes and oversees the process for nominations for election to the
Companys Board, in accordance with applicable laws and rules. The Nominating Committee officially
met twice separately from regular Board meetings. In addition, when circumstances necessitated,
matters pertaining to nominees and vacancies were regularly reviewed and discussed as part of
scheduled Board meetings. The Charter of the Nominating Committee is included as Exhibit D.
The Nominating Committee will consider candidates recommended by shareholders and the
procedures to be followed by shareholders in submitting such recommendations. The Nominating
Committee continually seeks to identify qualified candidates for nomination to the Companys board;
however, it has not established any formal procedure in that regard. All candidates identified as
potential nominees for election to the board, whether identified by a shareholder or otherwise, are
evaluated in the same manner. Although neither the board nor the Nominating Committee has
established any minimum qualifications for director nominees, any potential nominee must have
sufficient experience, knowledge, ability and time to fulfill the obligations of a member of the
Companys board.
The Company encourages all directors to attend annual meetings, but has not established any
formal policy with respect to such attendance. All members of the Companys board attended last
years annual meeting.
During 2008, all directors nominated for re-election attended no less than 75% of the total
number of meetings of the Board of Directors and any board committee on which he served.
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Audit Committee Report.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for providing independent,
objective oversight of the Companys accounting functions and policies, internal controls, and the
selection and oversight of the Companys independent accountants, and providing laws, regulations
and policies relating to the Companys accounting and reporting practices, and the quality and
integrity of the Companys financial reports. The Audit Committee is currently composed of three
directors, Messrs. Constantino, Gould, and Moylan, each of who is independent and meets the
requirements of the National Association of Securities Dealers. The Audit Committee operates under
a written charter approved by the Board of Directors, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B.
Management is responsible for the Companys financial reporting process including its system
of internal control, and for the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The Companys independent
auditors are responsible for auditing those financial statements. Our responsibility is to monitor
and review these processes. It is not our duty or our responsibility to conduct auditing or
accounting reviews or procedures. We are not employees of the Company and we may not be, and we
may not represent ourselves to be or to serve as, accountants or auditors by profession or experts
in the fields of accounting or auditing. Therefore, we have relied, without independent
verification, on managements representation that the financial statements have been prepared with
integrity and objectivity and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America and on the representations of the independent auditors included in their
report on the Companys financial statements. Our oversight does not provide us with an
independent basis to determine that management has maintained appropriate accounting and financial
reporting principles or policies, or appropriate internal controls and procedures designed to
assure compliance with accounting standards and applicable laws and regulations. Furthermore, our
considerations and discussions with management and the independent auditors do not assure that the
Companys financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States, that the audit of our Companys financial statements has been
carried out in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards or that our Companys
independent auditors are in fact independent.
In this context, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Companys
audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Audit Committee
also met with representatives of the Companys auditors to discuss and review the results of the
independent auditors examination of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008
and the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61
(Communication with Audit Committees). In addition, the Audit Committee reviewed with management
and representatives of the Companys auditors each Quarterly Report on Report 10-Q prior to its
filing with the SEC.
The Audit Committee has also received from the Companys auditors the written disclosures
required pursuant to the Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1 (Independent Discussions with
Audit Committees) addressing all relationships between the auditors and the Company that might bear
on the auditors independence and has discussed the same with representatives of the Companys
auditors.
Based upon the Audit Committees discussions with management and the independent auditors, and
the Audit Committees review of the representations of management and the report of the independent
auditors to the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee recommended that the Board of Directors
include the audited financial statements in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008, for filing with the SEC.
The Audit Committee
Andrew W. Moylan, Chair
Charles A. Constantino
John E. Gould
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Based upon reports filed by the Company with the SEC and copies of filed reports received by
the Company, the Company believes all reports of ownership and changes in ownership of the Common
Stock required to be filed with the SEC during 2008 by the Companys directors, officers and more
than 10 percent shareholders, were filed in compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, with
the following exceptions:
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2 days |
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03/25/09 |
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Seth Collins |
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4 |
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12/11/08 |
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2 days |
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12/19/08 |
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Seth Collins |
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4 |
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12/16/08 |
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2 days |
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12/19/08 |
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Seth Collins |
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4 |
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12/23/08 |
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2 days |
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12/29/08 |
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Seth Collins |
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4 |
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12/29/08 |
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2 days |
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01/05/09 |
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Executive Officers
The following is a list of the Companys executive officers:
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Name |
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Principal Occupation For Past Five Years |
Anthony C. Mazzullo
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51 |
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President and Chief Executive Officer of
Veramark Technologies, Inc. since January 1,
2008. Senior Vice President of ePLUS Systems
Inc. from 2004 2007. President of Software
Consulting Operations of Manchester
Technologies from 2001 2004. |
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Ronald C. Lundy
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57 |
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Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial
Officer of Veramark Technologies, Inc. since
2007. Treasurer from 1993 2006. |
There are no family relationships between any of the directors or executive officers of the
Company.
The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for all principal executive officers,
directors, and employees of the Company, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit E.
8
Retirement Benefits
The named executives listed below are participants in the Companys Supplemental Executive
Retirement Plan (SERP). The amount of the retirement benefit varies depending upon length of
service, retirement age and average salary.
The following table indicates the projected retirement benefit for each of the Named
Executives who are eligible under the Companys retirement plan. Mr. Smith retired February 8,
2008. The retirement benefit referenced in the table below will begin upon Mr. Smith attaining age
65, which will occur in April 2009.
Mr. Lundys projected benefit was frozen in October 2008, as disclosed on Form 8-K filed with
the SEC on October 17, 2008. Any future increases in Mr. Lundys salary, or additional years of
service, will not increase the value of Mr. Lundys future payouts.
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Number of |
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Years Credited |
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Annual Benefit |
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December 31, |
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of Accumulated |
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During Last |
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at Retirement |
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Plan Name |
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2008 |
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Benefits |
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Fiscal Year |
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Douglas F. Smith |
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64 |
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1991 SERP |
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23 |
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$ |
496,042 |
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0 |
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$ |
48,000 |
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Ronald C. Lundy |
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57 |
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1991 SERP |
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25 |
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$ |
294,130 |
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0 |
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$ |
43,680 |
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9
Summary Compensation Table
The following table summarizes, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, the compensation paid
or accrued to the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, and one other executive officer,
whose cash compensation exceeded $100,000 during 2008 (the Named Executives).
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Change in |
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All Other |
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Stock |
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Option |
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Pension |
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Annual |
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Name and |
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Salary |
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Bonus |
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Awards |
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Awards |
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Value |
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Compensation |
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Total |
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Principal Position |
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Year |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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(4) |
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($) |
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$ |
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Anthony C. Mazzullo (x) |
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2008 |
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226,918 |
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52,800 |
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41,653 |
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0 |
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0 |
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14,074 |
(1) |
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335,445 |
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Ronald C. Lundy |
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2008 |
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128,596 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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78,354 |
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|
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7,154 |
(2) |
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214,104 |
|
Vice President of Finance |
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2007 |
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122,307 |
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0 |
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0 |
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6,210 |
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8,183 |
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11,144 |
(2) |
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147,844 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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2006 |
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114,807 |
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0 |
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0 |
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|
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0 |
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|
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24,726 |
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|
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11,298 |
(2) |
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150,831 |
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Douglas F. Smith (z) |
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2008 |
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32,098 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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32,763 |
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78,700 |
(3) |
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143,561 |
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Former Vice |
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2007 |
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124,462 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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81,920 |
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|
|
15,780 |
(3) |
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|
222,162 |
|
President Operations |
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2006 |
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|
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122,885 |
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|
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0 |
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|
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0 |
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|
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0 |
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|
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40,818 |
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|
|
16,775 |
(3) |
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180,478 |
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(1) |
|
Includes (i) club membership dues of $5,540; (ii) officers medical reimbursement insurance
premium paid by the Company of
$3,675; (iii) other life insurance premiums; and (iv) other non-cash compensation. |
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Mr. Mazzullo earned a bonus in 2008 of $52,800 by achieving 88% of his target objectives. |
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(2) |
|
Includes (i) automobile allowance of $2,096, $6,288, and $6,288 in 2008, 2007, and 2006,
respectively. Automobile allowance
discontinued in May 2008; (ii) life insurance premiums paid by the Company of $1,791, $1,645, and
$1,513, in 2008, 2007, and 2006,
respectively; (iii) officers medical reimbursement insurance premium paid by the Company of
$2,205, $2,205, and $3,000, in 2008, 2007,
and 2006, respectively; and (iv) other life insurance premiums paid by the Company. Mr. Lundy was
awarded 9,000 stock options in May
2007. |
|
(3) |
|
Includes (i) automobile allowance of $1,430, $8,580, and $8,580 in 2008, 2007, and 2006,
respectively; (ii) officers medical
reimbursement insurance premium paid by the Company of $613, $3,675, and $5,000 in 2008, 2007, and
2006, respectively; (iii) stock
options exercies of $20,525 in 2008, (iv) severence pay of $56,000 in 2008, and (v) other life
insurance premiums paid by the Company. |
|
(4) |
|
Reflects the actuarial increase in the present value of benefits under the Supplemental
Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
established by the Company using interest rate and mortality rate assumptions consistent with those
used in the Companys financial
statements. In 2008, the value of Mr. Lundys future payouts were permanently frozen at the same
level as acheived on December 31,
2007. The change in pension value shown above is the result of a change in the discount rate used
to determine the value of the
pension assets, and not the result of an increase of the expected future payout to Mr. Lundy. |
|
(x) |
|
Mr. Mazzullo joined the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1,
2008. |
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(z) |
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Retired from the Company effective February 8, 2008. |
10
Employment Agreements
The Company has an employment agreement with Anthony C. Mazzullo to serve as President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The term of that employment agreement ends on December 31,
2010. The agreement provides for a minimum gross salary of $225,000 per year and an annual bonus
to be determined each year by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion, not to exceed
$120,000. It also provides Mr. Mazzullo with 200,000 shares of restricted stock, which will vest
ratably upon meeting certain performance criteria. The agreement also calls for the Board to
nominate Mr. Mazzullo as a director each year during the term of the agreement.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
At December 31, 2008, the Company had the following securities authorized for issuance under
equity compensation plans.
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Number of securities |
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|
remaining available for |
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future issuance under |
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equity compensation |
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Number of securities to |
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Weighted-average |
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plans (excluding |
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be issued upon exercise |
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|
exercise price of |
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|
securities reflected in |
|
Plan Category |
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of outstanding options |
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|
outstanding options |
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|
Column (a) |
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders |
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1,899,583 |
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$ |
1.28 |
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|
|
1,045,763 |
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|
Equity compensation
plans not approved
by security holders |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total |
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|
1,899,583 |
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|
$ |
1.28 |
|
|
|
1,045,763 |
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|
|
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|
|
Stock Options
The Company has a stock option plan under which employees may be granted incentive stock
options and non-qualified stock options to purchase the Companys Common Stock. All full-time
employees of the Company are eligible to receive stock options. The Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors administers the plan and makes all determinations with respect to eligibility,
option price, term and exercisability, except that the option price on incentive stock options may
not be less than 100% of fair market value on the date of grant and the term of any option may not
exceed ten years.
11
The following table shows information related to equity awards held by the Named Executives at the
fiscal year end. Year-end values are based upon the closing price of a share of Common Stock on
the closing bid quote on the OTCBB on December 31, 2008 ($0.25).
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
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Number of Unexercised Options At Fiscal Year End |
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|
Shares of Stock (1) |
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|
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|
Option |
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|
Option |
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|
|
|
|
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Value of |
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Unearned |
|
|
Value of Unearned |
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|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
Unexercisable |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Expiration |
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|
Shares Not |
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|
Shares Not |
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|
Shares not |
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|
Shares not |
|
Name |
|
(#) |
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|
(#) |
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Price ($) |
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Date |
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|
Vested (#) |
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|
Vested ($) |
|
|
Vested (#) |
|
|
Vested ($) |
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|
|
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|
Mazzullo, Anthony C. |
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|
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|
|
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|
Mr. Mazzullo does not have any outstanding option awards. |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
133,333 |
|
|
|
33,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
Lundy, Ronald C. |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
6.37 |
|
|
|
01/11/09 |
|
|
Mr. Lundy does not have any outstanding stock awards. |
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|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
2.34 |
|
|
|
08/28/10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.43 |
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|
|
08/09/11 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.48 |
|
|
|
05/15/13 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.78 |
|
|
|
05/22/17 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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(1) |
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Mr. Mazzullo was awarded 200,000 shares of restricted stock pursuant to his employment
agreement dated December 17, 2007. These shares vest over a three year period and are
subject to certain performance criteria to be considered earned. Vested but unearned shares
are subject to the performance criteria of the new fiscal year. The table below details the
status of these shares as of December 31, 2008. |
Number of Shares
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|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
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|
Unvested |
|
Total Award |
|
Earned |
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|
Unearned |
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|
Total |
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|
Earned |
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|
Unearned |
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|
Total |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
58,667 |
|
|
|
8,000 |
|
|
|
66,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
133,333 |
|
|
|
133,333 |
|
12
Director Compensation
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Non-Qualified |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Equity |
|
|
Deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees Earned |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Incentive |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Other Annual |
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
or Paid (1) |
|
|
Awards |
|
|
Awards |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Directors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Andrew W. Moylan |
|
|
24,700 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
24,700 |
|
Seth J. Collins |
|
|
7,533 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
3,092 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
10,625 |
|
Charles A. Constantino |
|
|
17,200 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
17,200 |
|
John E.Gould |
|
|
16,600 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
16,600 |
|
Rafael A. Rodriguez |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Former Directors who Served in 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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Michael R. Holly |
|
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9,467 |
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0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
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0 |
|
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9,467 |
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William J. Reilly |
|
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9,067 |
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0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
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0 |
|
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|
9,067 |
|
(1)
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Fees Earned or Paid For: |
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Actual |
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Number of |
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Participation |
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Option Awards |
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in Board and |
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Outstanding |
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Annual |
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Committee |
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at Fiscal |
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Retainer ($) |
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Meetings ($) |
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Total ($) |
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Year End |
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Current Directors |
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Andrew W. Moylan |
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17,500 |
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7,200 |
|
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24,700 |
|
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33,333 |
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Seth J. Collins |
|
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3,333 |
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4,200 |
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7,533 |
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10,000 |
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Charles A. Constantino |
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|
10,000 |
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7,200 |
|
|
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17,200 |
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|
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60,000 |
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John E.Gould |
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10,000 |
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|
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6,600 |
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16,600 |
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80,000 |
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Rafael A. Rodriguez |
|
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Former Directors who Served in 2008 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael R. Holly |
|
|
6,667 |
|
|
|
2,800 |
|
|
|
9,467 |
|
|
|
|
|
William J. Reilly |
|
|
6,667 |
|
|
|
2,400 |
|
|
|
9,067 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
In 2004 and for a number of years prior, each outside director received an annual option grant
to purchase 10,000 shares of Veramarks common stock at a price based upon the closing price of the
Common Stock on the last trading day of the prior year. Additionally, in 2003, each outside
director received a one-time option grant to acquire 30,000 shares of Veramarks common stock at a
price based upon the closing price on the date of grant, vesting ratably over a three-year period.
A similar one-time option grant was provided to directors who joined the board in 2004 or 2005.
Since 2005, in lieu of the annual grant of 10,000 options, each outside director receives an annual
retainer of $10,000, payable quarterly, in addition to fees for each meeting attended. Outside
directors receive $1,000 for each regular board meeting attended and $200 for each committee
meeting attended. In 2006, the one-time grant of 30,000 options to new directors was reduced to
10,000 shares. Since 2008, the chairperson receives and additional retainer of $10,000 payable
quarterly. In 2005, the Board of Directors adopted a Directors
Deferred Compensation Plan, pursuant to which a director may elect to defer any portion of the
annual retainer and meetings fees. Deferred amounts, until paid pursuant to the plan, will earn
interest quarterly at the same rate as the Company earns on its invested cash during the same
period.
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The Company has an employment agreement with Anthony C. Mazzullo to serve as President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Company. See Employment Agreements section earlier in this
document.
PROPOSAL NO. 2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Audit Committee has appointed Rotenberg & Co. LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal
year ending December 31, 2009. Rotenberg & Co. LLP acted as the independent auditors for the
fiscal years ending December 31, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, and 2004. Representatives of Rotenberg &
Co. LLP are expected to be present at the Meeting. They will be available to respond to
appropriate questions and will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire.
Although the appointment of independent auditors is not required to be submitted to a vote by
shareholders, the Audit Committee believes as a matter of policy that it is appropriate that the
shareholders ratify the Boards appointment. If the shareholders should not ratify the appointment
of Rotenberg & Co. LLP, the Audit Committee will consider other certified public accountants for
appointment.
Audit Fees. During fiscal years 2008 and 2007, the aggregate fees billed to the Company by
its independent auditors were $76,500 and $74,000, respectively, for the annual audit of the
financial statements and review of the financial statements included in the Companys Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q.
Review of Managements Assessment of Internal Control Fees. The aggregate fees billed to the
Company by its auditors were $2,000 for the fiscal years 2008 and 2007.
Financial Information Systems Design and Implementation Fees. Our independent auditors did
not render information technology services to us during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed to the Company by its independent auditors for
professional services rendered to us during fiscal years 2008 and 2007, other than the audit
services referred to above, were $7,500 and $7,000, respectively, all of which was for tax
preparation and tax consulting fees.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether provision of the
non-audit related services described above is compatible with maintaining the independent
accountants independence and has determined that those services have not adversely affected
Rotenberg & Co. LLPs independence.
It is the Audit Committees policy, as reflected in its Charter, to pre-approve all audit and
non-audit services performed by the Companys independent auditors. Following a presentation by
management to the Audit Committee describing the types of services to be performed in connection
with, and the projected budget for, a particular engagement, the Audit Committee informs management
whether it approves the engagement and the budget.
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PROPOSAL NO. 3 OTHER MATTERS
As of the date of this proxy statement, the Board of Directors does not intend to present, and
has not been informed that any other person intends to present, any matter for action at the
Meeting other than those described above. If any other matters properly come before the Meeting,
it is intended that the persons named in the enclosed proxy will vote the shares of Common Stock
represented by signed proxies in accordance with their best judgment.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Under SEC rules, any shareholder wishing to present a proposal at the Companys 2010 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders must submit the proposal to the Companys Secretary at its office at 3750
Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, New York 14534, no later than December 11, 2009 in order for the proposal
to be considered for inclusion, if appropriate, in the proxy and proxy statement relating to the
2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Robert F. Mechur
Secretary
Pittsford, New York
April 9, 2009
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EXHIBIT A
POLICY FOR SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH BOARD MEMBERS
It is the policy of the Board of Directors of Veramark Technologies, Inc. (the Company) that
shareholders of the Company who wish to communicate with the Companys Board may do so by writing
to Board of Directors, Veramark Technologies, Inc., Attention: Secretary, 3750 Monroe Avenue
Pittsford, New York 14534.
Such communications will be distributed by the Secretary to each member of the Board, no later than
the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Communications directed to a specific member of the
Board, or to any specific committee of the Board, will be promptly forwarded only to that
particular director or to the Chairman of that particular Committee.
All such communications (i) should relate only to bona fide business issues of the Company, and not
any other purpose, (ii) may be disclosed or used by the Company at its discretion, unless the
communication clearly states on its face that it is confidential, (iii) may receive a response as
the recipient deems appropriate, and (iv) may be anonymous.
The material terms of this policy shall be made available to the Companys shareholders, in a
manner the Board deems appropriate, but at least as may be required by law or regulation.
The Board shall regularly review this policy and make such changes as it deems necessary or
appropriate.
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EXHIBIT B
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
CHARTER
I. PURPOSE
(A) The Audit Committee, as appointed by the Corporations Board, shall provide assistance to
the Corporations directors in fulfilling their responsibility to the shareholders, potential
shareholders, regulatory agencies, and the investment community relating to corporate accounting
and reporting practices of the Corporation, and the quality and integrity of the financial reports
of the Corporation.
(B) The Audit Committees primary duties and responsibilities are to:
(1) Appoint and oversee the work of the Companys independent accountants; and
(2) Oversee that the Corporation has established and maintained processes for
(i) reliable accounting policies and financial reporting and disclosure;
(ii) assuring that an adequate system of internal
control is functioning within the Corporation;
(iii) complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policy; and
(iv) receive, retain and process complaints received by the Corporation regarding accounting,
internal accounting controls, or auditing matters, including the confidential, anonymous submission
by employees of the Corporation of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
ll. COMPOSITION
(A) The Audit Committee shall be comprised of at least one person who shall be a member of the
Board and appointed by the Board.
(B) Each member of the Audit Committee shall be:
(1) Independent as defined under Section 10A(m)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
Exchange Act) and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the SEC) there under;
(2) Free from any relationship that, in the opinion of the Board, would interfere with the
exercise of his or her independent judgment as a member of the Audit Committee; and
(3) Have a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices.
(C) If any member of the Board qualifies as a financial expert as that term is defined by
the Exchange Act or the SEC, he or she shall be appointed a member of the Audit Committee.
(D) The members of the Audit Committee shall be elected by the Board at its annual meeting of
the Board held in conjunction with the annual shareholders meeting. Members of the Audit Committee
shall hold their office until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. The Board
shall have the power at any time to remove from or add to the membership of the Audit Committee and
to fill vacancies, subject to the
independence, experience and financial expertise requirements referred to above. Unless a
Chairperson is elected by the full Board, the members of the Audit Committee may designate a
Chairperson by majority vote of the full Audit Committee membership.
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III. MEETINGS
(A) The Audit Committee shall meet at least three times annually, or more frequently as
circumstances dictate. As part of its job to foster open communication, the Audit Committee should
meet at least annually with management and the independent accountants separately to discuss any
matters that the Audit Committee or each of these groups believes should be discussed privately.
In addition, the Audit Committee, or if authorized by the Audit Committee, its Chairperson, should
meet with the independent accountants and management quarterly to review the Corporations
financial statements.
(B) The Audit Committee may request any officer or employee of the Company or the Companys
outside counsel or independent auditor to attend a meeting of the Audit Committee or to meet with
any members of, or consultants to, the Audit Committee.
IV. INVESTIGATIONS, RETENTION ADVISORS AND FUNDING
(A) The Audit Committee has the authority to investigate fully any matter it deems necessary
in fulfilling its responsibilities, and to that end the Audit Committee shall have the authority,
to the extent it deems necessary or appropriate, to retain independent legal, accounting or other
advisors or experts.
(B) The Corporation shall provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the Audit
Committee, for payment of compensation to the independent auditor for the purpose of rendering or
issuing an audit report and to any advisors employed by the Audit Committee.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
While the Audit Committee has the responsibilities and powers set forth in this Charter, it is
not the duty of the Audit Committee to conduct audits or to determine that the Corporations
financial statements and disclosures are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and applicable rules and regulations; these activities remain the
responsibilities of management and the independent accountants.
To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Audit Committee shall:
Documents/Reports/Review
(1) Review and reassess, at least annually, the adequacy of this Charter and make
recommendations to the Board, as conditions dictate, to update this Charter.
(2) Make regular reports of its activities to the Board.
(3) Review with management and the independent accountants the Corporations annual financial
statements, as included in the Companys 10-K report, including a discussion with the independent
accountants of the matters required to be discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61 (SAS
No. 61).
(4) Review with management and the independent accountants the 10-Q prior to its filing or
prior to the release of earnings, including a discussion with the independent accountants of the
matters to be discussed by SAS No. 61. The Chairperson of the Audit Committee may represent the
entire Audit Committee for purposes of this review.
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(5) Review all material written communications between the independent auditor and management,
such as any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences.
(6) Review disclosures made to the Audit Committee by the Corporations CEO and CFO during
their certification process for the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q; including disclosures about any
significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls or material weaknesses
therein and any fraud involving management or other employees who have significant role in the
Corporations internal controls.
Independent Accountants
(7) Be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of
the independent accountants (including resolution of disagreements between management and the
independent accountants regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an
audit report or related work. The independent accountants shall report directly to the Audit
Committee.
(8) Preapprove all auditing services and permitted non-audit services (including the fees and
terms thereof) to be performed for the Corporation by its independent accountants, subject to the
de minimus exceptions for non-audit services described in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act,
which are approved by the Audit Committee prior to the completion of the audit. The Audit
Committee may form, and delegate authority to, subcommittees consisting of one or more members when
appropriate, including the authority to grant preapprovals of audit and permitted non-audit
services, provided that decisions of such subcommittee to grant preapprovals shall be presented to
the full Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.
(9) Oversee independence of the accountants by:
(i) Reviewing and discussing with the accountants on at least an annual basis all significant
relationships the accountants have with the Corporation to determine the accountants independence.
(ii) Receiving from the accountants, on a periodic basis, a formal written statement
delineating all relationships between the accountants and the Corporation consistent with
Independence Standards Board Standard 1 (ISB No 1).
(iii) Reviewing, and actively discussing with the Board, if necessary, and the accountants, on
a periodic basis, any disclosed relationship of services between the accountants and the
Corporation or any other disclosed relationships for services that may impact the objectivity and
independence of the accountants; and
(iv) Recommending, if necessary, that the Board take certain action to satisfy itself of the
auditors independence.
(v) Meeting with the independent accountants prior to the audit to discuss planning and
staffing of the audit.
(vi) Ensuring that the rotation of the lead (or coordinating) audit partner having primary
responsibility for the audit and the audit partner responsible for reviewing the audit as required
by law.
(vii) Recommending to the Board policies for the Corporations hiring of employees or former
employees of the independent auditor who participated in any capacity in the audit of the
Corporation.
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Financial Reporting Process
(10) Review, with the independent accountant and management, the integrity of the
Corporations internal and external financial reporting processes, including responsibilities,
budget, staffing, reporting and disclosure procedures and any recommended changes.
(11) Consider and approve, if appropriate, major changes to the Corporations auditing and
accounting principles and practices as suggested by the independent accountants or management.
(12) Establish regular systems of reporting to the Audit Committee by each of management and
the independent accountants regarding any significant judgments made in managements preparation of
the financial statements and any significant difficulties encountered during the course of the
review or audit, including any restrictions on the scope of the work or access to require
information.
(13) Review any significant disagreement among management and the independent accountants in
connection with the preparation of the financial statements.
(14) Obtain from the independent accountants assurance that its has not received or discovered
any information indicating that an illegal act (whether or not perceived to have a material effect
on the financial statements of the issuer) has or may have occurred, that is required to be
reported to the Corporation under Section 10(A) of the Exchange Act.
Legal Compliance/General
(15) Review with the Corporations counsel, any legal matter that could have a significant
impact on the Corporations financial statements.
(16) Report through its Chairperson to the Board following meetings of the Audit Committee.
(17) Maintain minutes or other records of meetings and activities of the Audit Committee.
(18) Oversee the Corporations procedure and process for the:
(i) Receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Corporation regarding
accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters; and
(ii) Confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Corporation of concerns regarding
questionable accounting or auditing matters.
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EXHIBIT C
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
CHARTER
Overview of Role
The Compensation Committee of the Board (the Compensation Committee) sets compensation levels for
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), all other executive officers of the Company and members of the
Companys Board of Directors, establishes compensation, incentive and benefit plans for such
individuals and approves payments under such incentive plans.
The Compensation Committee is also responsible for selecting the recipients of stock options,
establishing the timing of grants, and setting the option exercise price within the terms of the
Option Plan.
The Compensation Committees compensation policies are designed to attract and retain highly
skilled individuals, reward outstanding individual performance, encourage cooperative team efforts
and provide an incentive to enhance long term stockholder value.
In establishing salaries for the Companys Chief Executive Officer, other executive officers and
directors, consideration is given to salary ranges for comparable positions in similar size
companies. Data for such comparisons is obtained from nationwide surveys conducted by independent
compensation consulting firms and from reviewing other companies compensation information included
in their proxy statements.
In setting salaries within competitive ranges, the Compensation Committee considers performance
related factors including the Companys overall results during the past year and its performance
relative to a budgeted plan or stated objectives. Consideration also is given to an individuals
contribution to the Company and the accomplishments of departments for which that officer has
management responsibility. Potential for future contributions to the Company is also taken into
account for all executive officers and directors.
Membership
The membership of the Compensation Committee consists of at least three directors, each of whom is
independent as defined under Section 10A(m)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as
applicable NASDAQ rules.
The members of the Compensation Committee are elected by the Board at its annual meeting held in
conjunction with the annual shareholders meeting. Members of the Compensation Committee shall hold
their office until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified, or until such members
earlier resignation or removal. The Board shall have the power at any time to remove from or add
the membership of the Compensation Committee and to fill vacancies, subject to the independence
requirements referred to above. Unless a Chairperson is elected by the full Board, the members of
the Compensation Committee may designate a Chairperson by majority vote of the full Compensation
Committee membership.
Operations
The Compensation Committee meets at least two (2) times a year. Additional meetings may occur as
the Compensation Committee or its Chairperson deems advisable. The Committee will cause to be kept
adequate minutes of all its proceedings, and will report its actions to the next meeting of the
Board. Compensation Committee members will be furnished with copies of the minutes of each meeting
and any action taken by unanimous consent. The Compensation Committee is governed by the same rules
regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications
equipment), action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements
as are applicable to the Board.
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Authority
The Compensation Committee will have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties
and responsibilities, including the authority to retain outside counsel or other experts or
consultants, as it deems appropriate. Any communications between the Compensation Committee and
legal counsel in the course of obtaining legal advice will be considered privileged communications
of the Company and the Compensation Committee will take all necessary steps to preserve the
privileged nature of those communications.
Responsibilities
The Compensation Committee will have the follows duties, consistent with applicable law and SEC and
NASDAQ rules:
Compensation Levels for Executive Officers and Directors
Review and approve goals and objectives of the CEO and executive management in consultation
with the full Board, evaluate CEO, executive officers and directors performance in light of those
objectives, and set CEO and executive management compensation levels consistent with those
objectives.
Review and approve the consideration paid to non-employee directors for annual retainers
and/or meeting fees. No member of the Compensation Committee will act to fix his or her own
compensation except for uniform compensation paid to all directors for their services as such.
Review and approve compensation packages for new executive officers and directors and
termination packages for the same and other company employees as requested by management.
Review and approve the awards made under any executive officer bonus plan, and provide an
appropriate report to the Board.
Compensation Plans
Review the competitiveness of the Companys executive compensation programs and director
compensation to: (a) attract and retain qualified individuals, (b) provide motivation to achieve
the Companys business objectives, and (c) align the interest of key leadership with the long-term
interests of the Companys shareholders.
Review trends in management and director compensation, oversee the development of new
compensation plans and, when necessary, approve the revision of existing plans.
Review and make recommendations concerning long-term incentive compensation plans,
including the use of stock options and other equity-based plans. Except as otherwise delegated by
the Board, the Committee will act on behalf of the Board as the Committee established to
administer equity-based and employee benefit plans, and as such will discharge any responsibilities
imposed on the Committee under those plans, including making and authorizing grants, in accordance
with the terms of those plans.
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Planning
Review and discuss with the Board and senior officers plans for officer development and
corporate succession plans for the CEO and other senior officers.
Review periodic reports from management on matters relating to the Companys personnel
appointments and practices.
Produce an annual Report of the Compensation Committee on Executive and Director
Compensation for the Companys annual proxy statement in compliance with applicable SEC rules and
regulations and relevant listing authority.
Annually evaluate the Committees performance and this Charter.
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EXHIBIT D
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors
CHARTER
Overview of Role
The Nominating Committee of the Board (the Nominating Committee) identifies the slate of director
nominees for election to the Companys Board, recommends candidates to fill vacancies occurring
between annual shareholder meetings, and otherwise establishes and oversees the process for
nominations for election to the Companys Board, in accordance with applicable laws and rules.
Membership
The membership of the Nominating Committee consists of all members of the Companys Board who are
independent as defined under Section 10A(m)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as
applicable NASDAQ rules.
The members of the Nominating Committee are elected by the Board at its annual meeting held in
conjunction with the annual shareholders meeting. Members of the Nominating Committee shall hold
their office until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified, or until such members
earlier resignation or removal. The Board shall have the power at any time to remove from or add
the membership of the Nominating Committee and to fill vacancies, subject to the independence
requirements referred to above. Unless a Chairperson is elected by the full Board, the members of
the Nominating Committee may designate a Chairperson by majority vote of the full Nominating
Committee membership.
Operations
The Nominating Committee meets at least two (2) times a year. Additional meetings may occur as the
Nominating Committee or its Chairperson deems advisable. The Committee will cause to be kept
adequate minutes of all its proceedings, and will report its actions to the next meeting of the
Board. Nominating Committee members will be furnished with copies of the minutes of each meeting
and any action taken by unanimous consent. The Nominating Committee is governed by the same rules
regarding meetings (including meetings by conference telephone or similar communications
equipment), action without meetings, notice, waiver of notice, and quorum and voting requirements
as are applicable to the Board.
Authority
The Nominating Committee will have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties
and responsibilities, including the authority to retain outside counsel or other experts or
consultants, as it deems appropriate. Any communications between the Nominating Committee and legal
counsel in the course of obtaining legal advice will be considered privileged communications of the
Company and the Nominating Committee will take all necessary steps to preserve the privileged
nature of those communications.
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Responsibilities
The Nominating Committee has the following responsibilities and duties, consistent with applicable
law and SEC and NASDAQ rules:
Selection of Candidates
Annually present a list of individuals recommended for nomination for election to the Board
at the annual meeting of shareholders.
Before recommending an incumbent, replacement or additional director, review his or her
qualifications, including capability, availability to serve, conflicts of interest, and other
relevant factors, including with respect to incumbents, prior performance.
Assist in identifying, interviewing and recruiting candidates for the Board.
Annually review the composition of each committee and present recommendations for committee
memberships to the Board as needed.
Policies
Establish and review on an annual basis the Nominating Committees policy with regard to the
consideration of any director candidates recommended by the Companys shareholders, including the
procedures to be followed by the Companys shareholders in submitting such recommendations;
If the Nominating Committee deems it appropriate, it shall establish and review on an annual
basis any specific, minimum qualifications that the Nominating Committee believes must be met by a
Nominating Committee-recommended nominee for a position on Companys Board, as well as any specific
qualities or skills that the Nominating Committee believes are necessary for one or more of the
Companys directors to possess;
Establish and review on an annual basis a process for identifying and evaluating nominees
for director, including nominees recommended by the Companys shareholders, including and any
differences in the manner in which the Nominating Committee evaluates nominees for director based
on whether the nominee is recommended by a shareholder of the Company.
Annual Reviews
Annually evaluate and report to the Board on the performance and effectiveness of the Board
to facilitate the directors fulfilling their responsibilities in a manner that serves the interests
of the Companys shareholders.
Regularly review and make recommendations about changes to the charter of the Nominating
Committee.
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EXHIBIT E
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
1. Purpose of Code. The purpose of this Code is to establish guidelines for:
(a) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts
of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(b) Avoidance of conflicts of interest, including disclosure to an appropriate person or
persons identified in the Code of any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be
expected to give rise to such a conflict;
(c) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that
a registrant files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public
communications made by the Company;
(d) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
(e) The prompt internal reporting to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code
of violations of the Code; and
(f) Accountability for adherence to the Code.
2. Complying With Law. All employees, officers and directors of the Company should respect and
comply with all of the laws, rules and regulations of the United States, foreign countries, and the
states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions, in which the Company conducts its business, or
laws, rules and regulations of which are applicable to the Company.
While this Code does not summarize all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company
and its employees, officers and directors, certain laws are summarized below. Please consult with
your supervisor or the Companys legal counsel and the various guidelines which the Company has
prepared on specific laws, rules and regulations.
Insider Trading. The Company and its employees, officers and directors must comply with
the insider trading prohibitions applicable to the Company and its employees, officers and
directors. Generally, employees, officers and directors who have access to or knowledge of
confidential or non-public information from or about the Company are not permitted to buy, sell or
otherwise trade in the Companys securities, whether or not they are using or relying upon that
information. This restriction extends to sharing or tipping others about such information
especially since the individuals receiving such information might utilize such information to trade
in the Companys securities. In addition, the Company has implemented trading restrictions to
reduce the risk, or appearance, of insider trading.
Company employees, officers and directors are directed to the Companys Insider Trading Policy
or the Companys legal counsel if they have questions regarding the applicability of such insider
trading prohibitions.
Foreign Corrupt Practices. The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits giving
anything of value, directly or indirectly, to foreign government officials or foreign political
candidates in order to obtain or retain business. It is strictly prohibited to make illegal
payments to government officials of any country. In addition, the U.S. government has a number of
laws and regulations regarding business gratuities which may be accepted by U.S. government
personnel. The promise, offer or delivery to an official or employee of the U.S. government of a
gift, favor or other gratuity in violation of these rules
would not only violate Company policy but could also be a criminal offense. State and local
governments, as well as foreign governments, may have similar rules. Your supervisor or the
Companys legal counsel can provide guidance to you in this area.
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Third Party Software. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted computer software
violates the law and is contrary to the Companys standards of conduct. The Company disapproves of
such copying and recognizes the following principles as a basis for preventing its occurrences:
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business only if it is (i) authorized and licensed for use by the Company; or (ii) is in
the public domain and available for use without royalty by the Company. This policy applies to all
Company employees and to all contractors working on the Companys premises or computers.
All software licensed for Company use must be ordered through the Companys purchasing department
or approved in writing in advance. Employees will not be reimbursed for software purchased or
obtained through other channels.
3. Conflicts Of Interest. All employees, officer and directors of the Company should be scrupulous
in avoiding a conflict of interest with regard to the Companys interests. A conflict of
interest exists whenever an individuals private interest interferes or conflicts in any way (or
even appear to interfere or conflict) with the interest of the Company. A conflict situation can
arise when an employee, officer or director takes actions or has interests that make it difficult
to perform his or her Company work objectively and effectively. Conflict of interest may also
arise when an employee, officer or director, or members of his or her family, receives improper
personal benefits as a result of his or her position in the Company, whether received from the
Company or a third party. Loans to, or guarantees of obligations of, employees, officers and
directors and their respective family members may create conflicts of interest. Federal Law
prohibits loans to directors and executive officers under certain circumstances.
The purpose of business entertainment and gifts in a commercial setting is to create good will
and sound working relationships, not to gain unfair advantage with customers. No gift or
entertainment should be offered, given, provided or accepted by any Company employee, family member
or an employee or agent unless it: (a) is not a cash gift, (b) is consistent with customary
business practices, (c) is not excessive in value, (d) cannot be construed as a bribe or payoff;
and (e) does not violate any laws or regulations. Please discuss with your supervisor or the
Companys legal counsel any gifts or proposed gifts which you are not certain are appropriate.
It is almost always a conflict of interest for a Company employee to work simultaneously for a
competitor, customer or supplier. You are not allowed to work for a competitor, as a consultant or
board member. The best policy is to avoid any direct or indirect business connection with the
Companys customers, suppliers or competitors, except on the Companys behalf.
Conflicts of interest are prohibited as a matter of Company policy, except under guidelines
approved by the Board of Directors or committees of the Board. Conflicts of interest may not
always be clear-cut, so if you have a question, you should consult with your supervisor or the
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4. Corporate Opportunity. Employees, officers and directors are prohibited from (a) taking for
themselves personally opportunities that properly belong to the Company or are discovered through
the use of Company property, information or position; (b) using Company property, information or
position for personal gain; and (c) competing with the Company. Employees, officers and directors
owe a duty to the Company to advance its legitimate interest when the opportunity to do so arises.
5. Confidentiality. Employees, officers and directors of the Company must maintain the
confidentiality of confidential information entrusted to them by the Company or its suppliers or
customers, except when disclosure is authorized by the Companys legal counsel or required by laws,
regulations or legal proceedings. Whenever feasible, employees, officers and directors should
consult their supervisor or the Companys legal counsel if they believe they have a legal
obligation to disclose confidential information. Confidential information includes all non-public
information that might be of use to competitors of the Company, or harmful to the Company or its
customers if disclosed.
6. Fair Dealing. Each employee, officer and director should endeavor to deal fairly with the
Companys customers, suppliers, competitors, officers and employees. None should take unfair
advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information,
misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice.
The Company seeks to outperform its competition fairly and honestly. The Company seeks
competitive advantages through superior performance, never through unethical or illegal business
practices. Stealing proprietary information, possessing trade secret information that was obtained
without the owners consent, or inducing such disclosures by past or present employees of other
companies is prohibited.
7. Protection And Proper Use Of Company Assets. All employees, officers and directors should
protect the Companys assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness, and waste have a
direct impact on the Companys profitability. All Company assets should be used only for
legitimate business purposes.
8. Accounting Matters. The Companys policy is to comply with all applicable financial reporting
and accounting regulations applicable to the Company.
All of the Companys books, records, accounts and financial statements must be maintained in
reasonable detail, must appropriately reflect the Companys transactions and must conform both to
applicable legal requirement and to the Companys system of internal controls. Unrecorded or off
the books funds or assets should not be maintained unless permitted by applicable law or
regulation.
Records should always be retained or destroyed according to the Companys record retention
policies. In accordance with those policies, in the event of litigation or governmental
investigation please consult with your supervisor or the Companys legal counsel.
If any employee, officer or director of the Company has concerns of complaints regarding
questionable accounting or auditing matters of the Company, then he or she is encouraged to submit
those concerns or complaints (anonymously, confidentially or otherwise) to the Board of Directors
of the Company a set forth in the Section 10 Reporting Any Violations.
9. Public Company Reporting. As a public company, it is critical importance that the Companys
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commissions be accurate and timely. Depending on their
position with the Company, an employee, officer or director may be called upon to provide necessary
information to assure that the Companys public reports are complete, fair and understandable. The
Company expects employees, officers and directors to take this responsibility very seriously and to
provide prompt accurate answers to inquiries related to the Companys public disclosure
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10. Reporting Any Violations. The Company takes its responsibility to comply with its Code very
seriously and has taken steps to prevent, detect, and correct violations. However, to be
successful the Code requires the collective participation of every individual within the Company.
Employees are encouraged to talk to supervisors, managers or other appropriate personnel about
observed illegal or unethical behavior and, when in doubt, about the best course of action in a
particular situation. Employees, officers and directors who have questions about this Code, are
concerned that violation of this Code or that other illegal or unethical conduct by employees,
officers or directors of the Company have occurred or may occur, should contact their supervisors.
If they do not believe it appropriate or are not comfortable approaching their supervisors about
their concerns or complaints, they should contact the Board of Directors of the Company by e-mail
at a confidential email box named Compliance on the corporate network or by land mail at Veramark
Technologies, Inc., Attention: Board of Directors/Code of Conduct, 3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford,
New York 14534.
Reports may be anonymous but should include sufficient facts so that Veramark can conduct a
proper investigation. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action
will be taken if warranted by the investigation.
All reports will be treated confidentially, subject to its duties arising under applicable
law, regulations and legal proceedings.
All reports received by supervisors must be immediately reported to the Board of Directors of
the Company.
It is every employees, officers and directors responsibility to report suspected violations
as set forth above. Failure to report knowledge of suspected violations of this Code may result in
disciplinary action against those who fail to report.
11. Violations and Investigations.
All reports of violations of this Code will be promptly and thoroughly investigated by the
Company. If any employee, officer or director is found to have violated this Code, appropriate
action will be taken, including termination of employment or criminal prosecution.
12. No Retaliation. The Company will not permit retaliation of any kind by or on behalf of the
Company and its employees, officers and directors against good faith reports or complaints of
violations of this Code or other illegal or unethical conduct.
13. Training. From time to time the Company will implement such procedures for the regular
distribution, training and regular communication to employees of the Code and the Companys
accounting and financial controls policies, in order to encourage employee reports of concerns on
an on-going basis.
14. Amendment, Modification And Waiver
This Code may be amended, modified or waived by the Companys Board of Directors, subject to
the disclosure and other provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the rules there
under and other applicable rules.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
May 12, 2009
PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
INTERNET -
Access www.voteproxy.com and follow the
on-screen instructions. Have your proxy card
available when you access the web page, and use the Company Number and Account Number shown on your
proxy card.
TELEPHONE -
Call toll-free 1-800-PROXIES (1-800-776-9437) in the United
States or 1-718-921-8500
from foreign countries from any touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions. Have your proxy
card available when you call and use the Company Number and Account Number shown on your proxy
card.
Vote online/phone until 11:59 PM EST the day before the meeting.
MAIL -
Sign, date and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as
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IN PERSON -
You may vote your shares in person by attending the Annual Meeting.
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The shares represented by this proxy when properly executed will be
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If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted FOR items 1, 2, and will be voted at the discretion of the Proxies named herein with respect to any matters referred to in Proposal 3.
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ANNUAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
May 12, 2009
NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIAL:
The Notice of Meeting, proxy statement and proxy card
are available at http://www.veramark.com/Company/InvestorRelations
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SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK
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The shares represented by this proxy when properly executed will be
voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned
Shareholder(s). If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted FOR
items 1, 2, and will be voted at the discretion of the Proxies named
herein with respect to any matters referred to in Proposal 3.
PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED
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Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly,
each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian,
please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by
duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in
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THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROXY FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS MAY 12, 2009
As an alternative to completing this form, you may enter your vote instruction by telephone at
1-800-PROXIES, or via the Internet at WWW.VOTEPROXY.COM and follow the simple instructions. Use the
Company Number and Account Number shown on your proxy card.
The undersigned hereby appoints Anthony C. Mazzullo and Andrew W. Moylan, or either of them,
as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes them to represent
and to vote, as designated on the reverse side of this ballot, all of the shares of Common Stock of
Veramark Technologies, Inc. that the shareholder(s) is/are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held 9:00 AM local time (eastern) on May 12, 2009, at the Corporate
headquarters located at 3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY, and any adjournment.
THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED BY THE SHAREHOLDER(s). IF NO
SUCH DIRECTIONS ARE MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ON THE
REVERSE SIDE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR EACH PROPOSAL.
(Continued and to be signed on the reverse side)