DEF 14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120
Rochester, New York 14623
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD MAY 24, 2011
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 1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120, Rochester,
New York, on May 24, 2011, beginning at 9:00 a.m. local time, for the following purposes:
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To elect five 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 28, 2011 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 14, 2011
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.
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14623
PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD MAY 24, 2011
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 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., local
time, at the Companys office at 1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120, Rochester, New York (the
Meeting). A copy of the Companys annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2010 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, form of proxy, and directions to be able to attend the meeting and vote in
person, may be obtained from the Companys Secretary, 1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120, Rochester,
New York 14623. 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 14, 2011.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on May 24, 2011
This proxy statement, form of proxy, 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 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 therefor) 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.
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VOTING SECURITIES AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS THEREOF
The close of business on March 28, 2011 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 10,058,037 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 2011.
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 do not have voting instructions and
discretion. These missing votes are known as broker non-votes.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth information as of March 28, 2011, 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, director, nominee 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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1,540,890 |
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600 University St., Suite 2304
Seattle, Washington 98101 |
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Peter H. Kamin |
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One Avery St., 17B
Boston, MA 02111 |
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David G. Mazzella |
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830,400 |
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6001 Pelican Bay Blvd #402
Naples, FL 34108 |
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Albert J. Montevecchio |
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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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John E. Gould |
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Anthony C. Mazzullo |
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Based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 28, 2011, which was
10,058,037 shares of Common Stock, plus the number of shares of Common Stock subject to
outstanding options, warrants and convertible stock, held by the person with respect to whom
the percentage is reported on such date. The shares of Common Stock underlying such options,
warrants, convertible stock and similar rights, are deemed outstanding for purposes of
computing the percentage of the person holding such options, but are not deemed outstanding
for the purpose of computing the percentage of any other person. |
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Based upon a Statement on Schedule 13F filed with the SEC on February 8, 2011 which indicated
that as of December 31, 2010 Summit Capital Managements holdings were 1,540,890 shares of
Common Stock. |
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Based on Schedule 13G filed with the SEC by Mr. Kamin on February 10, 2011. |
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Includes 800,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Mazzella has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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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 Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 75,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Constantino has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 10,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Dubnik has the right to acquire pursuant to
options issued under the Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 85,000 shares of Common Stock Mr. Gould has the right to acquire pursuant to options
issued under the Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 138,667 shares of restricted Common Stock issued to Mr. Mazzullo and 112,000 shares
of Common Stock Mr. Mazzullo has the right to acquire pursuant to options issued, under the
Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 9,000 shares of restricted Common Stock issued to Mr. Lundy and 89,000 shares of
Common Stock Mr. Lundy has the right to acquire pursuant to options issued, under the
Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 75,000 shares of restricted Common Stock issued to Mr. Bouk, under the Companys
1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 75,000 shares of restricted Common Stock issued to Mr. McAlees, under the Companys
1998 Long Term Incentive Plan. |
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Includes 67,640 restricted shares issued to Mr. Moore in conjunction with the acquisition of
certain assets from Source Loop LLC, a firm in which Mr. Moore was a partner, prior to the
acquisition. |
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Includes 381,000 shares of Common Stock the directors and named executives have the right to
acquire pursuant to options issued under the Companys 1998 Long Term Incentive Plan, and
297,667 shares of restricted Common Stock issued to named executives. |
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PROPOSAL NO. 1 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees
At the Meeting, five 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. Nominees Seth J. Collins, Charles A.
Constantino, John E. Gould, and Anthony C. Mazzullo, were elected at the Companys 2009 annual
meeting of shareholders. Nominee Steve M. Dubnik was elected at the Companys 2010 annual meeting
of shareholders.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the five 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 five 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 reelection or to serve for any reason or if a
vacancy on the Board of Directors occurs before the election, 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 the SEC.
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Seth J. Collins
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President of Stone
Mountain Capital,
since 2005.
President and a
board member of
Manchester
Technologies, 1998
2005.
Mr. Collins has
been a Director of
Veramark since
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with technology companies, including various
aspects of corporate management, mergers and
acquisitions, sales channel development,
consulting, and business strategy.
Mr. Collins is a cofounder of Stone Mountain
Capital, a capital fund that invests in
technology companies and manages real estate
holdings.
His seven years as President of Manchester
Technologies provided him with significant
leadership exposure in the technology field.
Manchester Technologies specialized in
display technology and custom networking.
Mr. Collins holds a BS in Finance and
Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic
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Charles A. Constantino
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Director and
Executive Vice
President of PAR
Technology
Corporation
(NYSE:PTC), since
1973. He currently
serves as
Vice-Chairman of the
Board at Par
Technology
Corporation.
Mr. Constantino has
been a Director of
Veramark since 2002.
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Mr. Constantino has
extensive experience
in the technology and
software fields. His
position as Executive
Vice President of PAR
Technology
Corporation has
provided him with
full vertical
exposure to the
technology industry,
including design of
software,
manufacturing,
marketing, and
servicing in the
business to business
market. While at PAR
Technology
Corporation, Mr.
Constantino has also
gained significant
experience in the
government sector at
both the state and
federal level,
including the
Department of
Defense.
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.
Mr. Constantino holds
a BS in Math from St.
John Fisher College,
and a Masters Degree
in Computer Science
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Executive Vice
President and General
Counsel of CH Energy
Group, Inc. (NYSE:
CHG), since October
2009.
Partner in the law
firm Thompson Hine,
LLP, 2002 2009.
Mr. Gould has been a
Director of Veramark
since 1997.
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As Executive Vice
President and General
Counsel of CH Energy
Group, Inc, a
publicly held
corporation, Mr.
Gould has significant
first hand experience
to the continuously
changing regulatory
issues that face a
publicly held
company, and
considerable
knowledge of
corporate governance
matters with respect
to compliance with
regulatory matters.
Mr. Gould was a
Partner in Gould &
Wilkie LLP, a general
practice law firm
located in New York
City. In 2002, Gould
& Wilkie LLP combined
with Thompson Hine
LLP, a larger general
practice law firm
with headquarters in
Cleveland, Ohio. Mr.
Gould resigned as a
partner of Thompson
Hine effective
September, 2009.
Mr. Gould is also
Chairman of the
American Geographical
Society and a
Director of the
Gerber Life Insurance
Company.
Mr. Gould holds a BS
degree in Psychology
from Fordham College,
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Anthony C. Mazzullo
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President and Chief
Executive Officer of
Veramark Technologies,
Inc., since January
2008.
Senior Vice President
of ePlus Systems, Inc.,
2004 2007.
President Software
and Consulting
Operations of
Manchester
Technologies, 2001
2004.
Mr. Mazzullo has been a
Director of Veramark
since 2008.
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As President and CEO of
the Company, Mr.
Mazzullos membership
on the Board of
Directors assists in
establishing
transparent
communication between
the board and
management of the
Company.
Mr. Mazzullo has
widespread experience
in the software and
consulting industry.
From 2004 2007, 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 joining ePlus
Systems, Inc., Mr.
Mazzullo founded and
served as President and
Chief Executive Officer
of eTrack Solutions, a
professional services
company that assisted
organizations in
streamlining their
operations and
optimally applying
software applications
to their business.
eTrack Solutions was
sold to Manchester
Technologies in 2001.
Mr. Mazzullo served as
Manchester
Technologies President
of Software and
Consulting Operations
until 2004.
Mr. Mazzullo is
currently serves on the
board of directors of
the Volunteers of
America of Western New
York.
Mr. Mazzullo holds a BS
in Electrical
Engineering from
Cornell University, and
an MBA in Finance from
the Simon School of
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Steve M. Dubnik
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Chairman, Cinncinnati
Communications, LLC
since 2010, Chairman
and CEO, Nysys
Wireless, LLC since
2010, and Chairman,
OnCell Systems, Inc
since 2006.
Co-Chief Executive
Officer of Ariston
Global LLC, 2006-2010
Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer, and
President of Choice One
Communications, 1998
2006.
Mr. Dubnik has been a
Director of Veramark
since 2010.
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Mr. Dubnik currently
holds executive
positions with three
different companies
that he has helped fund
and continues to
oversee. OnCell
Systems, Inc provides
interactive mobile
tours to art and
educational
institutions,
Cincinnati
Communications provides
fiber based
communication services
in Cincinnati, OH and
Nysys Wireless provides
fixed wireless
broadband in Rochester,
NY.
Previously, Mr. Dubnik
co-founded Ariston
Global LLC in 2006 for
the purpose of
acquiring, developing,
and managing companies
that provide software
products and services
to communication
service providers in
the global marketplace.
Ariston Global LLC has
completed five
acquisitions since
2006, and now provides
services to over 100
companies worldwide,
giving Mr. Dubnik
extensive experience in
the area of mergers and
acquisitions
Mr. Dubnik founded
Choice One
Communications in 1998.
Under his leadership,
Choice One, through a
combination of internal
growth and
acquisitions, grew into
a $350 million
enterprise providing
integrated voice and
data services to over
100,000 small and
medium-sized
businesses.
Prior to 1998, Mr.
Dubnik held various
executive positions in
several telecom
industry companies,
including ACC Corp, RCI
Long Distance, and
Rochester Telephone
Corporation.
Mr. Dubnik also serves
on the boards of
Strong-National Museum
of Play and Nazareth
College
Mr. Dubnik holds a BA
in Mechanical
Engineering from the
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, and an
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Other Directorships and Trusteeships
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 Board of Directors or the Board of Trustees of any other publicly held company.
Committees and Meeting Data
During 2010, the full Board of Directors held seven meetings. The Companys Board of
Directors has 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 Dubnik,
all of whom are independent as defined under SEC rules. The Audit Committee, which met four times
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during the year, appoints and oversees the work of the Companys independent auditors, overseeing
the establishment and maintenance by the Corporation of reliable accounting policies, financial
reporting and disclosure, and performing such other duties as are 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 his 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 Dubnik, all of whom are independent as defined by SEC rules. The Compensation Committee, which
met nine times during the year, 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 attached as Exhibit C. The Compensation Committee has
broad authority to review managements performance, assess market competition and set guidelines
for compensation of our directors and executive officers. The Committee does not delegate its
authority regarding compensation, but does periodically seek input from our chief executive
officer. The Committee does periodically seek the advice of outside consultants regarding
executive compensation.
The Nominating Committee consists of all members of the board who are independent as defined
by SEC rules. Currently, those individuals are Messrs. Collins, Constantino, Gould, and Dubnik.
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, rules, and its charter. The Nominating Committee officially
met twice separately from regular Board meetings. In addition, when circumstances necessitated,
matters pertaining to nominees and vacancies were reviewed and discussed as part of scheduled Board
meetings. The Charter of the Nominating Committee is attached as Exhibit D.
The Nominating Committee will consider candidates recommended by shareholders and determine
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 current practice has resulted in a broad range of experience and
qualifications among the Companys Board of Directors.
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 2010, all directors nominated for reelection 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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The Boards Leadership Structure
The leadership responsibilities of the Board are shared among the Chairs of the Boards three
standing Committees and our Chairman of the Board. The current Board is comprised of four
independent Directors and a single management Director. The single management Director is Anthony
C. Mazzullo, who serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board.
Our governance processes and the decisions of our Board are managed and controlled by our
independent Directors. All members of the three standing Committees of the Board are independent
Directors, and all members sit on at least two committees. Mr. Mazzullo may be invited to attend
Committee meetings, but he does not have a vote on any Committee matter.
Our Board believes this governance structure is well suited to our Company. Our
classification as a smaller reporting company, and our focused target market, favors having a
governance structure that is nimble and overlapping, thus encouraging the transfer of information,
rather than a complex governance structure that can be overbearing, particularly for a company that
is attempting to move beyond its current target market.
We believe the Company benefits from combining the position of Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board. As the only member of the Companys management on the Board, it provides
the Chief Executive Officer with a status and visibility that we believe enhances his ability to
communicate the concerns, opinions, and recommendations of management to the various Board members.
The Boards Role in the Oversight of Risk
The Board recognizes that the Company is subject to various strategic, operational, and
financial risks that can affect the Companys performance, including its ability to provide value
to its shareholders. While the Audit Committee is primarily responsible for overseeing the
policies of the Company, with respect to risk assessment, the Board as a whole takes a role in
assessing the strategic and operational risks of the Company.
The Board reviews strategic and operational plans in great length, not only during the budget
process, but during the course of the year, as they review corporate performance each quarter.
Those reviews include not only an assessment of the potential opportunities afforded the Company,
but also include discussion of the potential risks and hazards the Company may face.
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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 overseeing that the Company
has established and maintained processes for assuring that the Company has complied with applicable
laws, regulations, policies, and established processes, relating to the Companys accounting and
reporting practices and relating to the quality and integrity of the Companys financial reports.
The Audit Committee is currently composed of three directors, Constantino, Dubnik, and Gould, each
of whom is independent as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules
and regulations promulgated hereunder. 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 financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The Companys independent auditors
are responsible for auditing those financial statements. The Committees responsibility is to
monitor and review these processes. It does not have the duty or responsibility to conduct
auditing or accounting reviews or procedures. Members of the Committee are not employees of the
Company and may not be, nor may they represent themselves to be or to serve as, accountants or
auditors by profession or experts in the fields of accounting or auditing. Therefore, the
Committee has relied, without independent verification, on managements representation that the
financial statements have been prepared with integrity and objectivity and in conformity with GAAP
and on the representations of the independent auditors included in their report on the Companys
financial statements. The Committees oversight does not provide it 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
GAAP and applicable laws and regulations. Furthermore, its considerations and discussions with
management and the independent auditors do not assure that the Companys financial statements are
presented in accordance with GAAP, that the audit of the Companys financial statements has been
carried out in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards or that the Companys
independent accountants 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, 2010. 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, 2010
and the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, Communications
With The Audit Committee, as amended. 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, 2010, for filing with the SEC.
The Audit Committee
Steve M. Dubnik, Interim 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 2010 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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Executive Officers
The following is a list of the Companys executive officers:
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Anthony C. Mazzullo
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53 |
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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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59 |
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Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial
Officer of Veramark Technologies, Inc. since
2007. Treasurer from 1993 2006. |
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Joshua B. Bouk
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37 |
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Senior Vice President of Global Services of
Veramark Technologies, Inc. since February
2010. Vice President of Customer Services of
Veramark Technologies, Inc. from March 2008
January 2010. Chief Operating Officer of
Connected Energy Corporation from June 2007
to March 2008. VP of Marketing for Pervasive
Solutions from November 2006 to June 2007.
VP of eLearning Services for Netsmartz, LLC
from February 2006 to November 2006.
Managing Director of ePlus Consulting, a
division of ePlus Systems, Inc. from June
2004 February 2006. |
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Thomas W. McAlees
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43 |
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Senior Vice President of Engineering and
Operations of Veramark Technologies, Inc.
since February 2010. Vice President of
Engineering and Operations of Veramark
Technologies, Inc. since March 2008. Vice
President of Engineering and Consulting of
ePlus Systems, Inc. from June 2004 March
2008. Chief Technical Officer of Manchester
Technologies (acquired by ePlus Systems,
Inc.) from 2003 2004. |
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Daren E. Moore
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45 |
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Senior Vice President of TEM Services of
Veramark Technologies, Inc. since June 2010.
Managing Director and a founding partner of
Source Loop, LLC from October 2005 June
2010. |
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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.
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. 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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of Accumulated |
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Ronald C. Lundy |
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347,417 |
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43,680 |
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Summary Compensation Table
The following table summarizes, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the
compensation paid or accrued to the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial
Officer, and three other executive officers, (as defined by Rule 3b-7), whose cash compensation
exceeded $100,000 during 2010 (the Named Executives).
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Excess |
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All Other |
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Option |
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Anthony C. Mazzullo |
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2010 |
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249,995 |
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89,500 |
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(37,866 |
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0 |
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n/a |
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11,850 |
(1) |
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313,479 |
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President, Chief Executive Officer, |
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2009 |
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248,557 |
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25,000 |
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(5,680 |
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5,160 |
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n/a |
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8,895 |
(1) |
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281,932 |
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and Chairman of the Board |
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Ronald C. Lundy |
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2010 |
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140,005 |
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13,000 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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9,151 |
(2) |
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162,156 |
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Senior Vice President of Finance, |
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2009 |
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140,192 |
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0 |
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4,500 |
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0 |
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0 |
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5,332 |
(2) |
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150,024 |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Joshua B. Bouk |
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2010 |
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142,311 |
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25,500 |
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0 |
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0 |
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n/a |
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1,755 |
(3) |
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169,566 |
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Senior Vice President - |
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2009 |
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140,193 |
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0 |
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7,500 |
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0 |
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n/a |
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1,713 |
(3) |
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149,406 |
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Global Services |
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Thomas W. McAlees |
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2010 |
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142,311 |
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15,500 |
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0 |
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0 |
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n/a |
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1,785 |
(4) |
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159,596 |
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Senior Vice President |
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2009 |
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140,193 |
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0 |
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7,500 |
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0 |
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n/a |
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1,739 |
(4) |
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149,432 |
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of Engineering and Operations |
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Daren E. Moore |
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2010 |
* |
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100,654 |
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32,750 |
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0 |
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0 |
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n/a |
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297 |
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133,701 |
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Mr. Moore became an employee of Veramark upon the acquisition of certain assets of Source Loop,
LLC, in June 2010. Therefore his 2010 salary does not reflect a full year. |
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For the FYE 2010, Mr. Mazzullo forfeited 53,333 shares of restricted stock for failure to meet
certain vesting requirements. For FYE 2009, Mr. Mazzullo forfeited 8,000 shares of restricted
stock for failure to meet certain vesting requirements. In 2009, Mr. Mazzullo was granted options
to purchase 12,000 shares of Company stock. |
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On April 9, 2009, Mr. Lundy was awarded 9,000 shares of restricted stock, subject to certain
performance criteria. |
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On April 9, 2009, Mr. Bouk was awarded 15,000 shares of restricted stock, subject to certain
performance criteria. |
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On April 9, 2009, Mr. McAlees was awarded 15,000 shares of restricted stock, subject to certain
performance criteria. |
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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,
2012. After December 31, 2012, the agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year
periods unless written notice is provided by either party, at least 90 days prior to the expiration
of the initial or any renewal term. The agreement provides for a minimum gross salary of $275,000
per year and an annual bonus to be determined each year by the Board of Directors in its sole
discretion. It also provides Mr. Mazzullo with 100,000 options to purchase shares of the Companys
common stock, which will vest 50% at the end of each year of the initial term of the contract, upon
meeting certain performance criteria. The agreement also requires the Board to nominate Mr.
Mazzullo as a director each year during the term of the agreement.
The Company has an employment agreement with Joshua B. Bouk to serve as Vice President of the
Company. The term of that employment agreement ended on March 3, 2011. After March 3, 2011, the
agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless written notice is
provided by either party, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the initial or any renewal
term. The agreement provides for a minimum gross salary of $130,000 per year. The agreement also
provides that Mr. Bouk shall be a participant in the management performance bonus each year.
Finally, the agreement granted Mr. Bouk 60,000 shares of restricted stock, which will vest ratably
upon meeting certain performance criteria.
The Company has an employment agreement with Thomas W. McAlees to serve as Vice President of
the Company. The term of that employment agreement ended on March 3, 2011. After March 3, 2011,
the agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless written notice is
provided by either party, at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the initial or any renewal
term. The agreement provides for a minimum gross salary of $130,000 per year. The agreement also
provides that Mr. McAlees shall be a participant in the management performance bonus each year.
Finally, the agreement granted Mr. McAlees 60,000 shares of restricted stock, which will vest
ratably upon meeting certain performance criteria.
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
At December 31, 2010, the Company had the following securities authorized for issuance under
equity compensation plans.
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remaining available for |
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future issuance under |
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equity compensation |
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plans (excluding |
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exercise price of |
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of outstanding options |
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outstanding options |
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(b) |
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Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders |
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1,431,893 |
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$ |
0.63 |
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1,369,772 |
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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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1,431,893 |
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$ |
0.63 |
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1,369,772 |
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Stock Options
The Company has a stock option plan under which employees may be granted 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, and the term of any option may not exceed ten years.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
Stock Options
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Number of Unexercised Options at Fiscal Year End |
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Earned and |
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Earned and |
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Option |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Unearned and |
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Exercise |
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Option |
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Name |
|
(#) |
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|
(#) |
|
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Unexercisable (#) |
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Price ($) |
|
|
Expiration Date |
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Mazzullo, Anthony C. |
|
|
6,000 |
|
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0 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
0.50 |
|
|
|
04/09/2019 |
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6,000 |
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0 |
|
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|
6,000 |
|
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|
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|
|
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|
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|
Lundy, Ronald C. |
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.43 |
|
|
|
08/09/2011 |
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
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|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.48 |
|
|
|
05/15/2013 |
|
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.78 |
|
|
|
05/22/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
74,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bouk, Joshua B. |
|
Mr. Bouk does not have any outstanding option awards |
|
|
|
McAlees, Thomas W. |
|
Mr. McAlees does not have any outstanding option awards |
|
|
|
Moore, Daren E. |
|
Mr. Moore does not have any outstanding option awards |
18
Stock
Outstanding
Stock Awards at Fiscal Year End
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
Unvested but Earned |
|
|
Unvested and Unearned |
|
|
Vested but Unearned |
|
Name |
|
|
|
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mazzullo, Anthony C. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lundy, Ronald C. |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
1,463 |
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
|
1,463 |
|
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bouk, Joshua B. |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
6,250 |
|
|
|
4,063 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,750 |
|
|
|
12,188 |
|
|
|
11,250 |
|
|
|
7,313 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
McAlees, Thomas W. |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
2,438 |
|
|
|
6,250 |
|
|
|
4,063 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,750 |
|
|
|
12,188 |
|
|
|
11,250 |
|
|
|
7,313 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moore, Daren E. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
3,000 shares will vest at each remaining grant date anniversary of 04/09/11 and 04/09/12 |
|
(2) |
|
20,000 shares will vest at the remaining grant date anniversary of 03/01/11 |
|
(3) |
|
5,000 shares will vest at each remaining grant date anniversary of 04/09/11 and 04/09/12 |
19
Director Compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Equity |
|
|
Non-Qualified |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive |
|
|
Deferred |
|
|
Other Annual |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees Earned |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
|
|
Name |
|
or Paid (1) |
|
|
Awards ($) |
|
|
Awards ($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
Earnings ($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
Total ($) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Directors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seth J. Collins |
|
|
18,800 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
18,800 |
|
Charles A.
Constantino |
|
|
19,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
7,350 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
26,350 |
|
John E. Gould |
|
|
15,600 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
12,250 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
27,850 |
|
Steve M. Dubnik |
|
|
12,726 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
4,500 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
17,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Former Directors
who Served in 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Christopher T.
Dunstan |
|
|
10,126 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
4,500 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
14,626 |
|
Rafael A. Rodriguez |
|
|
5,167 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
5,167 |
|
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees Earned or Paid For: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actual |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Participation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Board and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
|
Annual |
|
|
Committee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
at Fiscal |
|
|
|
Retainer ($) |
|
|
Meetings ($) |
|
|
Total ($) |
|
|
Year End |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Directors |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seth J. Collins |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
8,800 |
|
|
|
18,800 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
Charles A. Constantino |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
19,000 |
|
|
|
75,000 |
|
John E. Gould |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
5,600 |
|
|
|
15,600 |
|
|
|
85,000 |
|
Steve M. Dubnik |
|
|
6,126 |
|
|
|
6,600 |
|
|
|
12,726 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Former Directors who
Served in 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Christopher T. Dunstan |
|
|
6,126 |
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
10,126 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
Rafael A. Rodriguez |
|
|
4,167 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
5,167 |
|
|
|
|
|
In 2004 and for a number of years prior, each outside director received an annual option grant
to purchase 10,000 shares of the Companys 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 the Companys 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. Effective 2005, in lieu of the annual grant of 10,000 options, each outside director
received 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, a non-officer chairperson receives and additional
retainer of $10,000 payable quarterly. Effective January 1, 2011, the annual retainer for outside
directors has been increased to $20,000, payable quarterly, in addition to fees for each meeting
attended. Further, each outside director will receive 2,500 stock options upon each anniversary
date of his or her election to the board.
20
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 meeting 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.
PROPOSAL NO. 2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Audit Committee has appointed EFP Rotenberg LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal
year ending December 31, 2011. EFP Rotenberg LLP, as successor by merger to Rotenberg & Co., LLP,
effective October 1, 2009, acted as the independent auditors for the fiscal years ending December
31, 2004 through December 31, 2010. Representatives of EFP Rotenberg 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 EFP Rotenberg LLP, the Audit Committee will consider other certified public accountants for
appointment.
Audit Fees. During fiscal years 2010 and 2009, the aggregate fees billed to the Company by
its independent auditors were $75,500 and $74,190, 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.
Audit Related Fees. During fiscal years 2010 and 2009, the aggregate fees billed to the
Company by its independent auditors were $5,300 and $5,000, respectively, for the annual audit of
the Veramark Technologies, Inc. 401K Plan and the preparation of its annual report on Form 5500,
and an additional $13,700 in 2010, for fees related to the acquisition of Source Loop, LLC.
Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed to the Company by its independent auditors for
professional services rendered to the Company during fiscal years 2010 and 2009, other than the
audit services referred to above, were $8,000 and $7,500, 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 EFP
Rotenberg 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.
21
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 2012 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders must submit the proposal to the Companys Secretary at its office at 1565
Jefferson Road, Suite 120, Rochester, New York 14623, no later than December 16, 2011, in order for
the proposal to be considered for inclusion, if appropriate, in the proxy and proxy statement
relating to the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Robert F. Mechur
Secretary
Pittsford, New York
April 14, 2011
22
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, 1565 Jefferson Road,
Suite 120, Rochester, New York 14623.
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.
***************************
23
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
24
elected by the full Board, the members of the Audit Committee may designate a
Chairperson by majority vote of the full Audit Committee membership.
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 on Auditing Standards No. 61,
Communications With The Audit Committee, as amended.
(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 required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, Communications With
The Audit Committee, as amended. 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
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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
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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
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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 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:
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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
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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.
Responsibilities
The Nominating Committee has the following responsibilities and duties, consistent with applicable
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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
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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
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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.
Licensed 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
Companys legal counsel.
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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, 1565 Jefferson Road, Suite 120,
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 STOCKHOLDERS OF
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
May 24, 2011
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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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. |
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PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. |
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INSTRUCTIONS: To withhold authority
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circle next to each nominee you wish to withhold, as shown here: l |
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To change the address on your account, please check the
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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 partnership name by authorized
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ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF
VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
May 24, 2011
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INTERNET - Access
www.voteproxy.com and follow the on-screen instructions. Have your
proxy card available when you access the web page.
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.
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 possible.
IN PERSON - You may
vote your shares in person by attending the Annual Meeting.
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COMPANY
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NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIAL:
The Notice of Meeting, proxy statement and proxy card
are available at http://www.veramark.com/Company/lnvestorRelations
ê Please detach along perforated line and
mail in the envelope provided IF you are not voting via telephone or the Internet. ê
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PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED
ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK YOUR
VOTE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN HERE x
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Ratification of the appointment of EFP
Rotenberg LLP, as auditors for the year ending December 31, 2011. |
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FOR ALL
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WITHHOLD AUTHORITY FOR ALL
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O Seth J. Collins
O Charles A. Constantino
O Steve M. Dubnik
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authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come
before the meeting. The undersigned hereby revokes all proxies
related to the Annual Meeting. |
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Anthony C. Mazzullo |
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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. |
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PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. |
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INSTRUCTIONS: To withhold authority
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circle next to each nominee you wish to withhold, as shown here: l |
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To change the address on your account, please check the
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Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not
be submitted via this method. |
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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 partnership name by authorized
person. |
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VERAMARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PROXY FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS MAY 24, 2011
The undersigned hereby appoints Anthony C. Mazzullo and Charles A. Constantino, 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 24, 2011, at the
Corporate headquarters located at 1565 Jefferson Rd, Suite 120, Rochester, 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)