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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-131045
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
(To Prospectus dated December 19, 2007)
HEALTH FITNESS CORPORATION
6,681,000 Shares of Common Stock
This Prospectus Supplement No. 1 should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus dated
December 19, 2007 relating to the offer and sale from time to time by the selling shareholders
identified in the Prospectus of up to 6,681,000 shares of the common stock of Health Fitness
Corporation. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the common stock covered by
the Prospectus.
On February 4, 2008, we filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission the attached
Form 8-K with respect to the retirement of Jerry V. Noyce as Vice Chairman, the appointment of John
E. Griffin as Chief Operations Officer and the appointment of James O. Reynolds as Chief Medical
Officer.
The information contained herein, including the information attached hereto, supplements and
supersedes, in part, the information contained in the Prospectus. This Prospectus Supplement No. 1
should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus, and is qualified by reference to the Prospectus
except to the extent that the information in this Prospectus Supplement No. 1 supersedes the
information contained in the Prospectus.
Investing in our common stock is speculative and involves risk. You should read the section
entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 10 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2006, as amended, and in the update to such section beginning on page 25 of our
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, both of which are
incorporated by reference herein, for a discussion of certain risk factors you should consider
before investing in our common stock.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or
disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this Prospectus
Supplement No. 1. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this Prospectus Supplement No. 1 is February 4, 2008.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2008
Health Fitness Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Minnesota
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1650 West 82nd Street, Suite 1100
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(952) 831-6830
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
3600 American Blvd. W., Suite 560
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain
Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
5.02(b), (c) and (e)
Jerry V. Noyce Retirement
On February 4, 2008, Health Fitness Corporation (the Company) announced that Jerry V. Noyce
retired from the Company and his employment as Vice Chairman was terminated, effective January 31,
2008, but he will continue to serve as a director on the Companys Board of Directors.
The Company entered into an Agreement for Separation From Employment (the Agreement) with Mr.
Noyce. The Agreement provides that the Company will pay Mr. Noyce (i) a lump sum equal to his base
salary for 2007, or $275,000, and (ii) a bonus payment for 2007 of $15,000. In addition, Mr.
Noyces Restricted Stock Agreement with the Company, dated June 1, 2007, will be amended such that
Mr. Noyce will receive a fully vested allocation of the appropriate number of shares of restricted
stock for achievement of 2007 performance objectives set by the Board of Directors. There will be
no vesting of shares of restricted stock relating to 2008 and 2009 performance objectives;
accordingly, the maximum number of shares of restricted stock held by Mr. Noyce under the
Restricted Stock Agreement that will vest will be reduced from 125,000 to a number based upon the
final 2007 audit of the applicable performance objectives. Mr. Noyce will also receive a lump sum
payment of approximately $3,000 to compensate him for accrued but unused vacation time through the
end of his employment. The Agreement also provides for the payment by the Company of group health
coverage premiums under COBRA for 18 months or until Mr. Noyce reaches age 65, whichever occurs
first. In return, Mr. Noyce has granted the Company a general release of any past claims by Mr.
Noyce against the Company, including, but not limited to, any discrimination or other
employment-related claims. The Company has also entered into a Consulting Agreement with Mr.
Noyce, pursuant to which Mr. Noyce will perform consulting services for the Company from time to
time, until the Consulting Agreement is terminated by either party, at a rate of $200 per hour,
with the hours in any calendar year not to exceed 19.9% of the hours he worked in 2007.
The foregoing descriptions of the Agreement and the Consulting Agreement are intended to be a
summary of these agreements and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Agreement and
the Consulting Agreement, which are attached to this Report as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2,
respectively, and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
Appointment of John E. Griffin as Chief Operations Officer
On February 4, 2008, the Company announced that John E. Griffin has been appointed as the Companys
Chief Operations Officer, effective February 1, 2008. Mr. Griffin will be responsible for
overseeing the Companys information technology, account services functions and operations, other
than sales and marketing, finance, human resources and research, development and outcomes.
Mr. Griffin, age 51, has served as President of The Meridian Group, a consulting company he founded
that focused on health case financial forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning and
operational management, since August 2006 and from September 1995 to April 2003. From July 2007
through January 31, 2008, the Company engaged Mr. Griffin as an operations consultant. From April
2003 to July 2006, Mr. Griffin served as Chief Operating Officer of Gordion Health Solutions, a
Nashville-headquartered population health management organization. Mr. Griffin has also served as
Chief Operating Officer of eClickMD, Inc. and Computer Sentry Software, Inc. None of the entities
for which Mr. Griffin has served are affiliated with the Company, and Mr. Griffin has no family
relationships with any director or executive officer, or person nominated or chosen to become a
director or executive officer, of the Company.
The Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Griffin, effective February 1, 2008.
Under the employment agreement, Mr. Griffin will serve for an indefinite term until his employment
is terminated in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company will pay Mr. Griffin an
annual salary of $215,000, and Mr. Griffin will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus
program, subject to the specific terms and conditions developed each year by the Board of
Directors. Mr. Griffin will be also entitled to participate in all employee and executive benefit
plans of the Company. On February 1, 2008, the Company granted Mr. Griffin 50,000 stock options,
subject to the terms of the Companys Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Option Plan and the terms of
an Incentive Stock Option Agreement to be entered into between the Company and Mr. Griffin. The
options will vest over four years, and the exercise price of the options is equal to the fair
market value on the date of the grant. Mr. Griffin has elected to participate in the Companys
2007 Equity Incentive Plan, pursuant to which the Company made a grant of 71,840 shares of
restricted common stock to Mr. Griffin. This grant vests in whole or in part at the time of
completion of the Companys 2009 annual audit, subject to the achievement of performance objectives
set by the Board of Directors. If the Company terminates Mr. Griffins employment without cause or
within six months of a change in control, he will receive an amount equal to nine months of his
then current base salary. Mr. Griffin has agreed to a covenant not to compete and a
non-solicitation covenant following termination of his employment.
The foregoing description of the employment agreement with Mr. Griffin is intended to be a summary
of this agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the employment agreement, which
is attached to this Report as Exhibit 10.3 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth
herein.
Appointment of James O. Reynolds, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer
On February 4, 2008, the Company announced that James O. Reynolds, M.D. has been appointed as the
Companys Chief Medical Officer, effective February 1, 2008. Dr. Reynolds will have oversight of
all clinical aspects of the Companys programs and services and the Companys Research, Development
and Outcomes division.
Dr. Reynolds, age 60, served from October 2005 to January 2008 as Principal and Senior Healthcare
Consultant for Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a global provider of consulting, outsourcing and
investment services, where he served as a senior clinical consultant on Mercers Health and
Productivity Management specialty practice. From September 2003 to October 2005, Dr. Reynolds
served as Vice President and Medical Director, Integrated Care Solutions, for CorSolutions Medical,
Inc., a provider of disease management and related services to employers, health plans and
government-sponsored healthcare programs that was acquired by Matria Healthcare, Inc. in 2005.
From January 2001 to September 2003, Dr. Reynolds served as Co-
Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Health and Productivity
Corporation of America, which was acquired by CorSolutions in 2003. Prior to these positions, Dr.
Reynolds served in various positions in the healthcare industry, was in private practice as an
internal medicine physician, and served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of
Missouri Hospital and Clinics. None of the entities for which Dr. Reynolds has served are
affiliated with the Company, and Dr. Reynolds has no family relationships with any director or
executive officer, or person nominated or chosen to become a director or executive officer, of the
Company.
The Company entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Reynolds, effective February 1, 2008.
Under the employment agreement, Dr. Reynolds will serve for an indefinite term until his employment
is terminated in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company will pay Dr. Reynolds an
annual salary of $250,000, and Dr. Reynolds will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus
program, subject to the specific terms and conditions developed each year by the Board of
Directors. Dr. Reynolds will be also entitled to participate in all employee and executive benefit
plans of the Company. On February 1, 2008, the Company granted Dr. Reynolds 50,000 stock options,
subject to the terms of the Companys Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Option Plan and the terms of
an Incentive Stock Option Agreement to be entered into between the Company and Dr. Reynolds. The
options will vest over four years, and the exercise price of the options is equal to the fair
market value on the date of the grant. Dr. Reynolds has elected to participate in the Companys
2007 Equity Incentive Plan, pursuant to which the Company made a grant of 71,840 shares of
restricted common stock to Dr. Reynolds. This grant vests in whole or in part at the time of
completion of the Companys 2009 annual audit, subject to the achievement of performance objectives
set by the Board of Directors. If the Company terminates Dr. Reynoldss employment without cause
or within six months of a change in control, he will receive an amount equal to nine months of
his then current base salary. Dr. Reynolds has agreed to a covenant not to compete and a
non-solicitation covenant following termination of his employment.
The foregoing description of the employment agreement with Dr. Reynolds is intended to be a summary
of this agreement and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the employment agreement, which
is attached to this Report as Exhibit 10.4 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth
herein.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 31, 2008, the Company issued a press release relating to new clients and health risk
assessments in 2007. The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached
hereto and is incorporated in this Report as if fully set forth herein.
On February 4, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters described in Item
5.02 of this Report. The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.2 attached
hereto and is incorporated in this Report as if fully set forth herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Consulting Agreement, dated January 31, 2008, between the Company and Jerry V.
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Employment Agreement, dated February 1, 2008, between the Company and John E.
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Employment Agreement, dated February 1, 2008, between the Company and James O.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 4, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Health Fitness Corporation
Form 8-K Current Report
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Exhibit 10.1
HEALTH FITNESS CORPORATION
AGREEMENT FOR SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT
This Agreement for Separation from Employment (Agreement) is entered into this 31st day of
January, 2008, between Jerry V. Noyce (Noyce) and Health Fitness Corporation (HFC or
Company).
I. RECITALS
A. Noyce has been employed by HFC as its Vice Chairman.
B. In connection with his employment by HFC, Noyce executed an Employment Agreement dated
November 30, 2000,as amended from time to time (the Employment Agreement).
C. Also in connection with his employment by HFC, Noyce executed (i) a Restricted Stock
Agreement dated June 1, 2007 (the Restricted Stock Agreement) granted to Noyce pursuant to the
Companys 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the Plan) and (ii) numerous stock option agreements under
which a total of 484,000 options to acquire common stock of HFC remain outstanding and unexercised
as of the date hereof (the Option Agreements).
D. Noyce and the Company have agreed that Noyce shall retire from his position as Vice
Chairman of the Company and the parties have agreed that Noyces employment as Vice Chairman shall
be deemed to have been terminated effective January 31, 2008 (the Termination Date).
II. AGREEMENTS
For the consideration described below, the adequacy of which the parties acknowledge, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Retirement and Termination of Employment. Noyces retirement from the Company and
his termination of employment as Vice-Chairman shall be deemed to have been effective as of the
close of business on the Termination Date.
2. Severance Payment. HFC will pay Noyce $275,000 within three (3) business days
following satisfaction of the conditions in Section 8, which sum is equal to Noyces base salary
for 2007. The parties acknowledge that such payment represents mutually negotiated consideration
for Noyces contributions to the Company and for his continued support and consulting activities
and that Noyce would not have been entitled to such severance under the Employment Agreement in the
case of voluntary, as opposed to mutually negotiated, retirement.
3. Vacation Pay. Within ten (10) days after the effective date of the Release (as
defined in Section 5 herein), HFC shall pay to Noyce a lump sum in the amount of $2,985.34 to
compensate him for his 22.58 days of accrued but unused paid PTO time through January 11, 2008,
together with the sum of $132.21 per hour for each additional hour of PTO time that accrues after
January 11, 2008, through the Effective Date.
4. Benefits After Termination Date. Except as provided in this Paragraph 4 and in
Paragraph 7 below, Noyces rights and benefits under any and all of the Companys employee benefits
plans and policies shall be deemed to terminate in their entirety after the Termination Date,
including without limitation any automobile expense allowances, club memberships and similar
perquisites.
(a) Noyces rights pursuant to the Restricted Stock Agreement and Plan shall be revised as set
forth in Exhibit A hereto effective upon satisfaction of the conditions in Section 8, with the
intent that (i) Noyce shall receive a fully vested allocation of the appropriate number of shares
of Restricted Stock for achievement of the 2007 Performance Objectives (as defined in such
Agreement) as if he were still employed through December 31, 2009 (to the extent that such fully
vested allocations are made to other Plan participants for achievement of such 2007 Performance
Objectives), which shares shall be distributed to Noyce upon determination of the number of shares
to which he is entitled after completion of the 2007 audit and provided that the conditions in
Section 8 herein have been satisfied.
(b) The Company shall pay Noyce $15,000 under the 2007 Bonus Program applicable to Noyce three
(3) business days following satisfaction of the conditions in Section 8.
5. Consulting Agreement. Effective immediately following the Effective Date of the
Release, Noyce and HFC shall enter into a Consulting Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit B
hereto.
6. Release by Noyce. At the same time that he executes this Separation Agreement,
Noyce shall execute the release that is attached as Exhibit C (the Release).
7. Health Coverage. Subject to the conditions stated in Paragraph 11 below, if after
the Termination Date, Noyce elects to continue his group health coverage (including dental)
pursuant to COBRA, HFC shall pay the full cost (i.e., both the employers and employees portion of
the applicable premiums) for coverage for the applicable COBRA period at the premium levels paid
for such coverage in the case of employees electing similar coverage, until 18 months following the
Termination Date, or the date on which Noyce reaches age 65, whichever first occurs.
8. Conditions. HFC need not make the payments or provide the benefits described in
Paragraphs 2, 4, or 7 above unless and until both of the following conditions have been satisfied:
(a) Noyce executes the Release and delivers it to HFC within the time specified in the
Release.
(b) The applicable rescission period for the Release expires without Noyces rescission
thereof.
9. Exclusive Payments. Noyce shall not be entitled to any compensation or other
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10. Protection of Trade Secrets and Confidential Business Data. Noyce agrees that his
obligations set forth in Article IV of the Employment Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect as to all Confidential Information (as defined therein) known to Noyce as of the
Termination Date or learned by Noyce at any time thereafter.
11. Restrictive Covenants. Noyce agrees that provisions of Sections 5.01 and 5.02 of
the Employment Agreement shall continue in effect for a period of one year following the
later of the Termination Date of this Agreement, or the date on which Noyce ceases to serve
on the Board of Directors of the Company, or the date on which the Consulting Agreement terminates;
provided that Section 5.01 of the Employment Agreement shall be modified to replace the words
25-mile radius of any HFC site as of the date of termination with the words United States. The
provisions of Sections 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, 5.08, and all the provisions of Article VI, of the
Employment Agreement, shall continue in full force and effect indefinitely.
12. Acknowledgement and Remedies. Noyce hereby acknowledges that the provisions of
Paragraphs 10 and 11 above are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of HFC
and that any violation of Paragraphs 10 or 11 by Noyce would cause substantial and irreparable harm
to HFC to such an extent that monetary damages alone would be an inadequate remedy. In the event
that Noyce violates any provision of Paragraphs 10 or 11 above, HFC shall be entitled to an
injunction, in addition to all other remedies it may have, including without limitation (i) in the
case of violations that are or reasonably may be expected to be material to the Company,
prospective termination of any and all payments and benefits provided by this Agreement, and (ii)
restraining Noyce from violating or continuing to violate such provision.
13. Right to Consult with an Attorney. Noyce understands and acknowledges that he is
hereby being advised by HFC to consult with an attorney prior to signing this Agreement and the
Release.
14. Consideration and Rescission. The periods described in the Release during which
Noyce may consider whether to sign or may rescind the Release and the procedures stated in the
Release for accepting or rescinding the Release also apply to this Agreement. The Release and this
Agreement must be accepted or rescinded together. Rescission of one of these documents will be
deemed a rescission of both of them.
15. Entire Agreement. This Separation Agreement and the Release supersede all prior
oral and written agreements, representations, and promises between the parties except that the
Restricted Stock Agreement and Option Agreements shall continue in full force and effect according
to its terms. This Agreement, the Release, the Restricted Stock Agreement, and such other benefit
plans as continue in force hereunder constitute the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to Noyces employment with HFC and the termination of that employment. Noyce acknowledges
that there were no inducements or representations leading to the execution of this Agreement or the
Release, except as stated in this Agreement.
16. Voluntary and Knowing Action. The parties acknowledge that they understand the
terms of this Agreement and that they are voluntarily entering into this Agreement. The
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parties intend to be legally bound. Noyce represents that he is legally able and entitled to enter
into this Agreement and the Release and to receive the payments described in above.
17. Governing Law. All matters relating to the interpretation, construction,
application, validity and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Minnesota without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule, whether of
the State of Minnesota or any other jurisdiction, that would cause the application of laws of any
jurisdiction other than the State of Minnesota.
18. Jurisdiction and Venue. Noyce and HFC consent to the jurisdiction of the courts
of the State of Minnesota and the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota for
the purpose of resolving all issues of law, equity, or fact, arising out of or in connection with
this Agreement. Any action involving claims of a breach of this Agreement shall be brought in such
courts. Each party consents to personal jurisdiction over such party and venue in the state and
federal courts identified above.
19. Tax Matters.
(a) HFC may withhold from any payments due to Noyce pursuant to this Agreement required taxes
and other deductions.
(b) Noyce acknowledges and agrees that neither HFC nor anyone acting on its behalf has
made any representations to him concerning the tax consequences of entering into this Agreement and
receiving the consideration specified in it and that he has not relied on any tax advice from HFC
or anyone acting on its behalf.
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Jerry V. Noyce
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Exhibit 10.2
HEALTH FITNESS CORPORATION
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONCOMPETITION
This CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the Agreement), is made and entered into effective January 31,
2008, by and between Health Fitness Corporation (Company), and Jerry V. Noyce (Consultant).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Consultant desires to be engaged to perform certain consulting services
(Consulting) periodically for the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company believes that it is in the best interest of the Company to engage
Consultant to perform Consulting periodically for the Company; and
WHEREAS, Consultant has read and is fully familiar with the terms of this Agreement;
Consultant has had a reasonable opportunity to consider this Agreement and to seek legal counsel,
and after such review, Consultant believes that the promises and considerations provided by
Consultant in this Agreement are reasonable and appropriate for the protection of the Companys
goodwill and legitimate business interests.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the above premises and the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Engagement. The Company hereby engages Consultant to perform Consulting from time
to time as requested by the Company through December 31, 2008, unless sooner terminated by
Consultant effective upon written notice to the Company, and thereafter until this Agreement may be
terminated by either party effective upon written notice to the other party.
2. Compensation. The Company will pay Consultant for Consulting performed at the
Companys written request at the rate of $200 per hour, not to exceed a number of hours of service
in any calendar year equal to 19.9% of the number of hours worked by Consultant in 2007 while he
was an employee of the Company. The Company will reimburse Consultant for reasonable and
appropriate expenses incurred while performing Consulting in accordance with Company policy.
3. Confidentiality, Nonsolicitation and Noncompetition. Consultant acknowledges that
he is subject to the provisions of Section 11 of the Agreement for Separation From Employment
between the Company and Noyce of even date hereof.
4. Waiver and Amendment. Any waiver of any term of condition of this Agreement by
either party shall not operate as a waiver of any continued breach of such term or condition, or
any other term or condition, nor shall any failure to enforce a provision of this Agreement operate
as a waiver of such provision or of any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may not
be modified or amended except in writing executed by both parties.
5. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall for all purposes be governed
and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, and Consultant hereby
consents to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Minnesota for the purpose of
enforcing this Agreement.
Each of the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in the manner appropriate to each, all
as of the date first above written.
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Exhibit 10.3
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of February 1, 2008 (the Effective Date), by and between
Health Fitness Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter called HFC or the Company),
and John Griffin (hereinafter called Executive).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Executive desires to be employed by HFC and HFC desires to employ Executive on the
terms stated in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Executive acknowledges that Executive has been notified and recognizes that the
execution of this Agreement, including specifically the restrictive covenants contained in Article
IV of this Agreement, is an express condition of his employment with HFC;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of HFC hiring Executive and the continuation of his
employment, any promotions, increases in compensation, and/or other benefits now or hereafter paid
or made available to Executive by HFC, Executive and HFC agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
1.01 Employment With HFC.
(a) HFC hereby agrees to employ Executive initially in the position of Chief
Operations Officer, and Executive hereby accepts such employment with HFC. Such
employment shall continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Article II
of this Agreement.
1.02 Duties.
(a) Executive agrees, during Executives employment, to devote Executives full time
and best efforts to the business of HFC, including, without limitation, the
performance of those duties and responsibilities reasonably and customarily
associated with Executives position, which duties and responsibilities may change
from time to time. Executives duties and responsibilities shall be subject to
determination by HFCs Chief Executive Officer.
(b) Executive shall report to, and at all times shall be subject to the direction of,
HFCs Chief Executive Officer.
(c) Executive, at all times during Executives employment with HFC, shall comply with
HFCs reasonable standards, regulations and policies as determined or set forth by
HFC from time to time and as applicable to employees of HFC.
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(d) HFC has agreed to allow Executive to work out of a home office at his Tennessee
residence. Executive will cover all costs and expenses regarding the furnishing and
all other costs and expenses incurred in regard to the home office, including but not
limited to any rent, and he will not be reimbursed by HFC for such costs or expenses,
except as set forth below in this subsection 1.02(d). Executive agrees to provide
ergonomic furnishings for the home office suitable for a standard office environment.
HFC will supply, or reimburse Executive for, certain equipment and supplies the
Company deems necessary for Executive to do business from the home office, including
a computer, printer, fax capability, voice mail, high speed internet service,
installation costs for initial office and cell telephone set-up and monthly service
and call charges, office supplies, and other miscellaneous items.
Executive agrees to set up the home office in such a way as to ensure that he can
effectively conduct HFC business in a confidential manner and to ensure that
information, communications, documents and materials relating to HFC, its business
and its customers are treated in a confidential manner and are not accessible to
non-HFC personnel. Executive will comply with HFC instructions as the Company may
provide from time to time regarding the handling of such information, communications,
documents and materials at his home office or which are accessible on computer or
other electronic equipment at his home office during his employment and upon his
resignation or termination of employment. Executive understands and agrees that all
telephone numbers used in connection with his conduct of HFC business are the
property of HFC and Executive will comply with any instructions related to the
discontinuance or transfer of such numbers during his employment and upon his
resignation or termination of employment. HFC may in the future and in its
discretion determine that the home office arrangement does not meet HFCs business
needs and direct Executive to work on a regular basis out of one of HFCs locations.
(e) Executive will be required to spend an appropriate amount of time each month
working out of the HFC home office in Minnesota and out of the Plano, Texas office,
as directed from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer . Executive shall also
be required to frequently travel to other locations as needed for business purposes.
1.03 Outside Activities. Executive shall not engage in any outside activities that
conflict or appear to conflict with HFCs interests, or that interfere in any way with Executives
performance of Executives duties hereunder. In addition, Executive shall not engage in any
activity that might subject HFC to criticism or adverse publicity, that might interfere with
Executives normal work schedule, or that might interfere with Executives job duties. Moreover,
Executive shall not, and hereby agrees not to accept remuneration of any kind from Executives
participation in any outside activity without the express written approval of HFC.
1.04 Annual Base Salary. Executive shall be paid a bi-weekly gross salary of
$8,269.23 (which is U.S. $215,000 on an annual basis), less withholding for income and FICA taxes
and any other proper deductions. Executives base salary will be paid to Executive in accordance
with HFCs
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normal payroll practices. Executives performance shall be reviewed annually for base salary
increase each March, and such increase, if any, shall be determined by HFC in its sole discretion.
1.05 Fringe Benefits. HFC shall provide the following fringe benefits to Executive so
long as Executive is employed by HFC:
(a) Executive shall be eligible to participate in an annual calendar year bonus
program subject to the specific terms and conditions of the program developed each
year. Bonus eligibility for 2008 shall be prorated based on Executives start date.
(c) Executive shall be eligible to participate in employee benefit plans and programs
offered by HFC from time to time, including, but not limited to, any medical, dental,
short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage, or
retirement plans, in accordance with the terms and conditions of those benefit plans
and programs.
(d) Executive shall be eligible to accrue up to 23 days of paid time off per
anniversary year in accordance with HFCs standard Paid Time Off practices and
policies. In addition, Executive may be eligible for additional paid time off in
accordance with HFCs standard holiday practices and policies.
1.06 Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to
prompt reimbursement by HFC for all reasonable, ordinary and necessary travel, entertainment and
other business related expenses incurred by Executive (in accordance with the policies and
procedures established by HFC for employees from time to time) in the performance of Executives
duties and responsibilities under this Agreement; provided, however, that Executive shall properly
account for such expenses in accordance with federal, state and local tax requirements and HFCs
policies and procedures.
1.07 Stock Options. Executive and HFC shall enter into a separate Incentive Stock
Option Agreement (ISOA) under the Companys Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Option Plan (the
Option Plan), pursuant to which HFC will grant to Executive, effective on the Effective Date (the
date of grant), options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock of HFC. Under the ISOA, such
options will vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant (subject to
Executives continued employment), will expire on the sixth anniversary of the date of grant, and
will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of HFCs common stock on the date of
grant. The full terms and conditions of such stock option will be set forth in the ISOA and shall
be subject to the Option Plan, and such ISOA shall also set forth provisions regarding the
termination of such options following the termination of Executives employment for any reason.
Additional annual grants of stock options shall be as determined by the Board of Directors in
accordance with and subject to the Option Plan and the terms of the stock option agreement for each
such grant.
1.08 Cash/Equity Incentive Plan. Executive will be eligible to elect to participate
in either the Companys 2007 Equity Incentive Plan or Cash Incentive Plan for the performance
period beginning January 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2009 (the Performance Period). The
performance objectives, terms of awards, vesting schedule and all other terms and conditions of
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Executives awards under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan or Cash Incentive Plan shall be determined
by the Board of Directors in accordance with each such plan, as applicable; provided, that (i) if
Executive elects to participate in the Cash Incentive Plan, the maximum aggregate potential cash
payment to Executive under such plan for the Performance Period shall be $178,164, (ii) if
Executive elects to participate in the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, the maximum aggregate number of
shares of restricted stock issuable to Executive under such plan for the Performance Period shall
be determined by dividing $178,164 by the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the
Effective Date, and (iii) the determination of cash payments or vesting of restricted stock, as
applicable, for the Performance Period under such plans shall be determined at the time of
completion of the Companys 2009 annual audit (subject to Executives continued employment at such
time). The full terms and conditions of Executives awards shall be as further set forth in and
subject to the Cash Incentive Plan, the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, and, if applicable, a separate
Restricted Stock Agreement.
ARTICLE II
TERMINATION
2.01 Events of Termination. Executives employment with HFC:
(a) May be terminated by mutual written agreement of HFC and Executive.
(b) Shall terminate immediately upon the death of Executive.
(c) May be terminated immediately upon written notice from HFC to Executive for
Cause, which shall mean the following:
(i) (a) Executives material failure or neglect, or refusal to perform,
the duties and responsibilities of his position, or (b) Executives failure
to take reasonable direction consistent with Executives position from HFCs
Chief Executive Officer; or
(ii) Failure of Executive to comply with the reasonable policies,
regulations and directives of HFC as in effect from time to time; or
(iii) Any act or omission on the part of Executive which constitutes a
failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement; or
(iv) Any act or omission on the part of Executive which is harmful to
the reputation or business of HFC, including, but not limited to, personal
conduct of Executive which is inconsistent with federal and state laws
respecting harassment of, or discrimination against, one or more of HFCs
employees; or
(v) Conviction of Executive of, or a guilty or nolo contendere plea by
Executive with respect to, any crime punishable as a felony; or any bar
against Executive from serving as a director, officer or executive of any
firm the securities of which trade publicly.
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Executives termination for Cause shall be determined in good faith by and in
the sole discretion of HFCs Chief Executive Officer.
(d) May be terminated upon Executives inability to perform the essential functions
of Executives position due to physical or mental disability, with or without
reasonable accommodation, as determined in the good faith judgment of HFCs Chief
Executive Officer, or as may otherwise be required by applicable law.
(e) Shall terminate at the end of the month during which Executive reaches the normal
retirement date established by HFC for management employees of HFC, but in no event
earlier than the compulsory retirement age permitted under applicable federal or
state law for management employees.
(f) May be terminated by Executive for any reason on thirty (30) days written notice
to HFC.
(g) May be terminated by HFC at any time, for any reason, immediately upon written
notice to Executive.
(h) May be terminated by HFC immediately upon written notice to Executive at any time
within (6) months after a Change of Control as defined in Section 2.03 below.
2.02 Compensation Upon Termination of Executives Employment. In the event that
Executives employment with HFC terminates, the following provisions shall govern as applicable:
(a) If termination occurs pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or
(f), Executives receipt of base salary and fringe benefits shall terminate as of the
date of termination (except Executive shall have the right to continue certain
benefits at Executives expense under COBRA), unless the parties agree in writing
otherwise. If termination occurs pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(d), Executive
acknowledges and agrees that Executives receipt of salary compensation between the
date of disability and date of termination shall be governed by HFCs employee
benefit programs, as may be amended from time to time, to the extent Executive is
eligible to participate in such programs.
(b) If termination occurs pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(g), Executives receipt of
base salary and fringe benefits shall terminate as of the date of termination (except
Executive shall have the right to continue certain benefits at Executives expense
under COBRA). However, Executive shall receive as separation pay the equivalent of
nine (9) months of Executives then current base salary. Executive shall be required
to execute a release agreement prepared by HFC to include a general release of any
and all claims in favor of HFC in exchange for Executives receipt of separation pay
under this subparagraph 2.02(b). Any separation pay due to Executive under this
subparagraph 2.02(b) shall be payable to Executive in a lump sum thirty (30) days
after receipt by the Company of the signed release agreement and the expiration of
any rescission periods
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in such agreement without rescission by Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
any of the payments described in this Section 2.02 are subject to the requirements of
Section 409A of the Code, and the Company determines that Executive is a specified
employee as defined in Section 409A of the Code, such payments shall not be made
earlier than the date that is six (6) months after Executives termination, but shall
be paid during the calendar year following the year in which such termination occurs
and within thirty (30) days of the earliest possible date permitted under Section
409A of the Code.
(c) All payments made to Executive under this Section 2.02 shall be reduced by
amounts (i) required to be withheld in accordance with federal, state and local laws
and regulations in effect at the time of payment, and (ii) owed to HFC by Executive
for any amounts advanced, loaned or misappropriated in accordance with applicable
law.
2.03 Termination in the Event of a Change of Control.
(a) Change of Control Payments. If termination occurs pursuant to
subparagraph 2.01(h), Executives receipt of base salary and fringe benefits shall
terminate as of the date of termination (except Executive shall have the right to
continue certain benefits at Executives expense under COBRA). However, Executive
shall receive as separation pay the equivalent of nine (9) months of Executives then
current base salary. Executive shall be required to execute a release agreement
prepared by HFC to include a general release of any and all claims in favor of HFC in
exchange for Executives receipt of separation pay under this subparagraph 2.03(a).
Any separation pay due to Executive under this subparagraph 2.03(a) shall be payable
to Executive in a lump sum thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of the
signed release agreement and the expiration of any rescission periods in such
agreement without rescission by Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of
the payments described in this Section 2.03 are subject to the requirements of
Section 409A of the Code, and the Company determines that Executive is a specified
employee as defined in Section 409A of the Code, such payments shall not be made
earlier than the date that is six (6) months after Executives termination, but shall
be paid during the calendar year following the year in which such termination occurs
and within thirty (30) days of the earliest possible date permitted under Section
409A of the Code.
(b) Limitation on Change of Control Payments. Executive shall not be
entitled to receive any Change of Control Action (as defined below), which would
constitute an excess parachute payment for purposes of Section 280G of the Code, or
any successor provision, and the regulations thereunder. In the event that any
Change of Control Action payable to Executive would constitute an excess parachute
payment, then the acceleration of the exercisability of any stock options and the
payments to Executive pursuant to this Section 2.03 shall be reduced to the largest
amount as will result in no portion of such payments being subject to the excise tax
imposed by Section 4999 of the Code. For purposes of this Section 2.03, a Change of
Control Action shall mean any payment, benefit or transfer of property in the
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nature of compensation paid to or for the benefit of Executive under any arrangement
which is considered contingent on a Change of Control for purposes of Section 280G of
the Code, including, without limitation, any and all salary, bonus, incentive,
restricted stock, stock option, compensation or benefit plans, programs or other
arrangements, and shall include benefits payable under this Agreement.
(c) Definition. For purposes of this Agreement, a Change of Control shall
mean any of the following events occurring after the date of this Amendment:
(1) A merger or consolidation to which the Company is a party, an acquisition
by the Company involving the issuance of the Companys securities as
consideration for the acquired business, or any combination of fully closed
and completed mergers, consolidations or acquisitions during any consecutive
twenty-four (24) month period, if the individuals and entities who were
shareholders of the Company immediately prior to the effective date of such
merger, consolidation, or acquisition (or prior to the effective date of the
first of a combination of such transactions) have, immediately following the
effective date of such merger, consolidation or acquisition (or following the
effective date of the last of a combination of such transactions), beneficial
ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934) of less than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of
all classes of securities issued by the surviving corporation for the
election of directors of the surviving corporation; or
(2) The purchase or other acquisition by any one person, or more than one
person acting as a group, of substantially all of the total gross value of
the assets of the Company during the twelve (12) month period ending on the
date of the most recent purchase or other acquisition by such person or
persons. For purposes of this subparagraph 2.03(c), gross value means the
value of the assets of the Company or the value of the assets being disposed
of, as the case may be, determined without regard to any liabilities
associated with such assets.
ARTICLE III
PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS AND
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS DATA
3.01. Confidential Information. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential
Information means any information not generally known to the public and proprietary to HFC and
includes, without limitation, trade secrets, inventions, and information pertaining to research,
development, purchasing, marketing, selling, accounting, licensing, business systems, business
techniques, site processes and manuals, customer information and lists, prospective customer
information and lists, pricing information and lists, fee schedules, business strategies and plans,
information pertaining to the benefits HFC provides to its customers and employees, pending
patentable materials and/or designs, design documentation, discoveries, improvements, ideas,
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documentation of meetings, tests and/or test standards, employee compensation, or manuals whether
or not in document, electronic, computer or other form. For example, Confidential Information may be
contained in HFCs customer lists, prospective customer lists, the particular needs and
requirements of customers, the particular needs and requirements of prospective customers, and the
identity of customers or prospective customers. Information shall be treated as Confidential
Information regardless of its source, and any information which is labeled or marked as being
confidential or trade secret shall be presumed to be Confidential Information. The definition
of Confidential Information is not intended to be complete; from time to time during the term of
Executives employment, Executive may gain access to other information not generally known to the
public and proprietary to HFC concerning HFCs business that is of commercial value to HFC, which
information shall be included in the definition of Confidential Information above, even though
not specifically listed in that definition. The definition of Confidential Information and the
provisions of this Article III apply to any form in which the subject information, trade secrets,
or data may appear, whether written, oral, or any other form of recording or storage.
3.02 Maintain in Confidence. Executive shall hold the Confidential Information,
including trade secrets and/or data, in the strictest confidence and will never, without prior
written consent of HFC, (directly or indirectly) disclose, assign, transfer, convey or communicate
to any person or entity (including without limitation a competitor of HFC, the press, other
professionals, corporations, partnerships or the public), or use for Executives own or anothers
benefit, at any time prior to or during Executives employment with HFC or at any time after
Executives termination of employment with HFC, regardless of the reason for Executives
resignation or termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary. Executive further
promises and agrees that Executive will faithfully abide by any rules, policies, practices or
procedures existing or which may be established by HFC for insuring the confidentiality of the
Confidential Information, including, but not limited to, rules, policies, practices or procedures:
(a) limiting access to authorized personnel; (b) limiting copying of any writing, data or
recording; (c) requiring storage of property, documents or data in secure facilities provided by
HFC and limiting safe or vault lock combinations or keys to authorized personnel; and/or (d)
checkout and return or other procedures promulgated by HFC from time to time.
3.03 Return of Information/Property. Upon Executives resignation or termination of
employment, whether voluntary or involuntary, or prior to or during Executives employment upon
request by HFC for any reason, Executive will return to HFC any and all written or otherwise
recorded form of all Confidential Information (and any copies thereof) in Executives possession,
custody or control, including, but not limited to, notebooks, memoranda, specifications, customer
information and lists, prospective or potential customer information and lists, and pricing
information and lists, and will take with him, upon leaving HFCs place of business or employment
with HFC, no such documents, data, writings, recordings, or reproduction in any form which may have
been entrusted or obtained by him during the course of Executives employment or to which he had
access, possession, custody or control, except with the express, written permission of HFCs Board
of Directors. Moreover, in the event of Executives resignation or termination of employment,
whether voluntary or involuntary, all corporate documents, records, files, credit cards, computer
disks and tapes, computer access cards, codes and keys, file access codes and keys, building and
office access cards, codes and keys, materials, equipment and other property of HFC which is in
Executives possession, custody or control shall be returned to HFC at its principal business
offices on the date of Executives resignation or termination of employment, or within five
business days thereafter if termination occurs without notice. Executive
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may copy, at Executives
expense, documents, records, materials and information of HFC only with the express, written permission
of HFCs Board of Directors.
3.04 Irreparable Harm. The parties acknowledge that HFC will suffer irreparable harm
if Executive breaches Sections 3.02 or 3.03, either during or after Executives employment with
HFC. Accordingly, HFC shall be entitled, in addition to any other right and remedy it may have, at
law or equity, to a temporary restraining order and/or injunction, without the posting of a bond or
other security, or with the posting of a minimal bond or security where required by applicable law,
enjoining or restraining Executive from any violation of Sections 3.02 or 3.03, and Executive
hereby consents to HFCs right to seek the issuance of such injunction. If HFC institutes any such
action against Executive, alone or in conjunction with any third party or parties to enforce any
terms or provisions of Sections 3.02 or 3.03, then the party that prevails in such action shall be
entitled to receive from the opposing party (or parties) in the action the prevailing partys
reasonable attorneys fees incurred in such action and all costs and expenses incurred in
connection therewith in accordance with Section 7.08
3.05 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in this Article
III shall survive the termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or the termination
of Executives employment for any reason.
ARTICLE IV
NON-COMPETE; NON-SOLICITATION; NON-DISPARAGEMENT
4.01 Non-Compete Agreement.
(a) During Executives employment with HFC and for a period of twelve (12)
months after Executives resignation or termination of employment, whether voluntary
or involuntary, Executive shall not render services of any kind, directly or
indirectly, to any Conflicting Organization (as defined below) in the United States,
or in any foreign country or territory, except that Executive may accept employment
with a Conflicting Organization whose business is diversified and which is, as to
that part of its business in which Executive accepts employment, not a Conflicting
Organization, provided that HFC, prior to Executives accepting such employment,
shall receive separate written assurances satisfactory to HFC from such Conflicting
Organization and from Executive, that Executive will not render services directly or
indirectly, for a 12-month period, in connection with any Conflicting Product.
Executive also agrees that during Executives employment with HFC and for a period of
12 months thereafter, Executive will not render services to any other organization or
person in a position in which Executive could use Confidential Information to the
detriment of HFC.
(b) Conflicting Organization means any person or organization that is engaged in
(or about to become engaged in) research on, consulting regarding, or development,
production, marketing or selling of a Conflicting Product.
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(c) Conflicting Product means any product, process, technology, invention or
service relating to employee health improvement, wellness, or health and fitness
management which is competitive with those offered by HFC, or which is in development
and will be competitive with those offered by HFC; and any other product, process,
technology, invention or service which is competitive with those offered by HFC.
4.02 Non-Solicitation Agreement. During Executives employment with HFC and for a
period of twelve (12) months after Executives resignation or termination of employment, whether
voluntary or involuntary, Executive shall not,
(a) solicit HFCs current or former customers or potential or prospective
customers on behalf of himself or any other business, person or entity for the
purpose of selling, offering, providing or otherwise making available products or
services that are the same as or similar to those products and services that were
offered by HFC at any time during Executives employment with HFC;
(b) exploit or use contacts, developed or made during Executives employment
with HFC, for the purpose of soliciting HFCs current or former customers or
potential or prospective customers on Executives behalf or the behalf of any other
business, person or entity for purpose of selling, offering, providing or otherwise
making available products or services that are the same as or similar to those
products and services that were offered by HFC at any time during Executives
employment with HFC; or
(c) directly or indirectly, induce or attempt to induce, any of HFCs then
current employees or independent contractors to terminate their employment,
contractual or other relationship with HFC, or otherwise interfere or attempt to
interfere with that existing employment or other relationship with HFC.
4.03 Non-Disparagement. During Executives employment with HFC and at all times
thereafter, Executive shall not disparage or defame, or allow or cause others to disparage or
defame, HFC, its Board of Directors, directors, officers, employees, customers, or vendors.
4.04 Irreparable Harm. The parties acknowledge that HFC will suffer irreparable harm
if Executive breaches Section 4.01, 4.02 or 4.03. Accordingly, HFC shall be entitled, in addition
to any other right and remedy it may have, at law or equity, to a temporary restraining order
and/or injunction, without the posting of a bond or other security, or with the posting of a
minimal bond or security where required by applicable law, enjoining or restraining Executive from
any violation of Section 4.01, 4.02 or 4.03 and Executive hereby consents to HFCs right to seek
the issuance of such injunction. If HFC institutes any such action against Executive, alone or in
conjunction with any third party or parties to enforce any terms or provisions of Section 4.01,
4.02 or 4.03 then the party that prevails in such action shall be entitled to receive from the
opposing party (or parties) in the action the prevailing partys reasonable attorneys fees
incurred in such action and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith in accordance
with Section 7.08.
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4.05 Limit to Extent Enforceable. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that any of the provisions of Section 4.01, 4.02 or 4.03 are unreasonable, it may limit
such provision to the extent it deems reasonable, without declaring the provision of Section 4.01,
4.02 or 4.03 invalid in its entirety. This provision shall not be construed as an admission by
HFC, but is only included to provide HFC with the maximum possible protection for its business,
Confidential Information, trade secrets and data, consistent with the right of Executive to earn a
livelihood subsequent to the termination of Executives employment.
4.06 Compliance. To enable HFC to monitor Executives compliance with the obligations
imposed by this Agreement, including Sections 4.01, 4.02 and 4.03, Executive shall, during the
twelve (12) months following Executives termination or resignation, inform HFC of the identity of
any new employer of Executive and of Executives job title and responsibilities with any such
employer.
4.07 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in this Article IV
shall survive termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or the termination of
Executives employment for any reason.
ARTICLE V
INVENTIONS
5.01 Invention. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Invention means ideas,
discoveries, and improvements whether or not shown or described in writing or reduced to practice
and whether patentable or not, relating to any of HFCs present or future sales, research, or other
business activities, or reasonably foreseeable business interests of HFC.
5.02 Disclosure. Executive shall promptly and fully disclose to HFC and will hold in
trust for HFC sole right and benefit any Invention which Executive, during the period of
Executives employment (including during non-working hours), makes, conceives, or reduces to
practice or causes to be made, conceived, or reduced to practice either alone or in conjunction
with others that: (a) relates to any subject matter pertaining to Executives employment; (b)
relates to or is directly or indirectly connected with the business, products, projects, or
Confidential Information of HFC; or (c) involves the use of any time, material, or facility of HFC.
5.03 Assignment of Ownership. Executive hereby assigns to HFC all of Executives
right, title, and interest in and to all such inventions as described in Section 5.02 and, upon
HFCs request, Executive shall execute, verify, and deliver to HFC such documents including,
without limitation, assignments and applications for Letters Patent, and shall perform such other
acts, including, without limitation, appearing as a witness in any action brought in connection
with this Agreement that is necessary to enable HFC to obtain the sole right, title, and benefit to
all such inventions.
5.04 Excluded Inventions. It is further agreed, and Executive is hereby so notified,
that the above agreement to assign inventions to HFC does not apply to any invention for which no
equipment, supplies, facility, or Confidential Information of HFC was used, which was developed
entirely on Executives own time, and (a) which does not relate (i) directly to the business of HFC
or (ii) to HFCs
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actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (b) which does not result from any
work performed by Executive for HFC.
5.05 Prior Inventions. Attached to this Agreement and initialed by both parties is a
list of all of the inventions, by description, if any, in which Executive possesses any right,
title, or interest prior to this employment and the execution of this Agreement, which are not
subject to the terms of this Agreement.
5.06 Specific Performance; Attorney Fees. Executive expressly acknowledges and agrees
that any violation of any terms of Sections 5.02 or 5.03 may result in the issuance of a temporary
restraining order and/or injunction against Executive to effect specific performance of the terms
of Sections 5.02 or 5.03. If HFC institutes any action against Executive, alone or in conjunction
with any third party or parties, to enforce any term or provision of Sections 5.02 or 5.03, then
the party that prevails in such action shall be entitled to receive from the opposing party (or
parties) in the action the prevailing partys reasonable attorneys fees incurred in such action
and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith in accordance with Section 7.08.
5.07 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in this Article V
shall survive termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or the termination of
Executives employment for any reason.
ARTICLE VI
ARBITRATION
6.01 Agreement to Arbitrate. With the exception of HFCs right to seek injunctive
relief in connection with breaches by Executive of Sections 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03 and/or
5.02 or 5.03 of this Agreement, all disputes or claims arising out of or in any way relating to
this Agreement, including the making of this Agreement, shall be submitted to and determined by
final and binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the AAAs
National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes. The award of the arbitrator(s), or a
majority of them, shall be final and judgment upon such award may be entered in any court of
competent jurisdiction. This arbitration provision shall continue in full force and effect after
Executives resignation or termination of employment under this Agreement.
6.02 Discovery. In addition to any other procedures provided for under the rules of
the AAA, upon written request, each party shall, at least 14 days prior to the date of any hearing,
provide to the opposite party a copy of all documents relevant to the issues raised by any claim or
counterclaim and a list of all witnesses to be called by that party at the hearing and each party
shall be permitted to take at least one deposition at least 14 days prior to any hearing.
6.03 Costs. The costs of proceedings under Article VI shall be paid in accordance
with the provisions of Article VII below.
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ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.01 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed according to the laws of the
State of Minnesota without reference to its conflict of laws principles.
7.02 Captions. The captions set forth in this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not be considered as part of this Agreement or as in any way limiting or amplifying the terms
and conditions hereof.
7.03 No Conflicting Obligations. Executive represents and warrants to HFC that he is
not under, or bound to be under in the future, any obligation to any person, firm, or corporation
that is or would be inconsistent or in conflict with this Agreement or would prevent, limit, or
impair in any way the performance by him of Executives obligations hereunder. Specifically, but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Executive warrants and represents to HFC that he
is not currently bound and will not be bound in the future by any confidentiality agreements and/or
restrictive covenants that may and/or will restrict Executives ability to perform Executives
duties hereunder. Moreover, Executive agrees that he will not enter into any confidentiality
agreements and/or restrictive covenants during Executives employment with HFC that may or will
restrict Executives ability to perform Executives duties hereunder, with the exception of any
confidentially agreements and/or restrictive covenants entered into by and between Executive and
HFC.
7.04 Successors. This Agreement is personal to Executive and Executive may not assign
or transfer any part of Executives rights or duties hereunder, or any compensation due to him
hereunder, to any other person. This Agreement may be assigned by HFC. This Agreement is binding
on any successors or assigns of HFC.
7.05 Waiver. The waiver by any party of the breach or nonperformance of any provision
of this Agreement by any other party will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any future
breach or nonperformance under any provision of this Agreement or any similar agreement with any
other employee.
7.06 Notices. Any and all notices referred to herein shall be deemed properly given
only if in writing and delivered personally or sent postage prepaid, by certified mail, return
receipt requested, as follows:
(a) To HFC by notice to the Chief Executive Officer
(b) To Executive at Executives home address as it then appears on the records of
HFC, it being the duty of Executive to keep HFC informed of Executives current home
address at all times.
The date on which notice to HFC or Executive shall be deemed to have been given if mailed as
provided above shall be the date on the certified mail return receipt. Personal delivery to
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shall be deemed to have occurred on the date notice was delivered to Executive personally or
deposited in a mail box or slot or left with security or administrative personnel, at Executives
residence by a representative of HFC or any messenger or delivery service.
7.07 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in Articles III,
IV, V, VI, and VII shall survive termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or
termination from employment for any reason.
7.08 Payment of Fees and Expenses. If any party initiates or becomes a party to a
formal proceeding in law or equity, or under Article VI, involving this Agreement, and if either
party obtains a substantial portion of the relief requested by that party (the prevailing party),
then the non-prevailing party shall pay all of its and the prevailing partys reasonable costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses, incurred with respect to such
proceeding. If neither party obtains a substantial portion of the relief requested each shall bear
its/his own expenses. In the event Executive is terminated pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and
challenges HFCs determination of Cause, HFC and Executive shall each bear its/his own expenses in
connection with any proceeding initiated by Executive with respect to the determination as to
Cause.
7.09 Term. This Agreement shall be effective from the Effective Date (Executives
first day of employment) and shall continue until terminated in accordance with the provisions set
forth in this Agreement.
7.10 Modification. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior oral and written
understandings and agreements, if any, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.
This Agreement sets forth the entire understandings and agreements between and among the parties
and is the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions thereof. No modification,
termination, discharge or attempted waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be valid unless
it is made in writing and signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced, and
is specifically identified as a modification, termination, release, waiver or discharge of this
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, HFC expressly reserves the
right to amend this Agreement to the extent necessary to prevent the income tax and excise tax and
interest penalties set out in Code Section 409A as it may be amended from time to time, and the
regulations, notices and other guidance of general applicability issued thereunder from being
applied to the Executive.
7.11 Counterparts. More than one counterpart of this Agreement may be executed by the
parties hereto, and each fully executed counterpart shall be deemed an original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands as of the date written above.
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Exhibit 10.4
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of February 1, 2008 (the Effective Date), by and between
Health Fitness Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter called HFC or the Company),
and James Reynolds (hereinafter called Executive).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Executive desires to be employed by HFC and HFC desires to employ Executive on the
terms stated in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, Executive acknowledges that Executive has been notified and recognizes that the
execution of this Agreement, including specifically the restrictive covenants contained in Article
IV of this Agreement, is an express condition of his employment with HFC;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of HFC hiring Executive and the continuation of his
employment, any promotions, increases in compensation, and/or other benefits now or hereafter paid
or made available to Executive by HFC, Executive and HFC agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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Employment With HFC. |
(a) HFC hereby agrees to employ Executive initially in the position of Chief Medical
Officer, and Executive hereby accepts such employment with HFC. Such employment
shall continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Article II of this
Agreement.
(a) Executive agrees, during Executives employment, to devote Executives full time
and best efforts to the business of HFC, including, without limitation, the
performance of those duties and responsibilities reasonably and customarily
associated with Executives position, which duties and responsibilities may change
from time to time. Executives duties and responsibilities shall be subject to
determination by HFCs Chief Executive Officer or his designee.
(b) Executive shall report to, and at all times shall be subject to the direction of,
HFCs Chief Executive Officer or his designee.
(c) Executive, at all times during Executives employment with HFC, shall comply with
HFCs reasonable standards, regulations and policies as determined or set forth by
HFC from time to time and as applicable to employees of HFC.
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(d) HFC has agreed to allow Executive to work out of a home office at his Colorado
residence. Executive will cover all costs and expenses regarding the furnishing and
all other costs and expenses incurred in regard to the home office, including but not
limited to any rent, and he will not be reimbursed by HFC for such costs or expenses,
except as set forth below in this subsection 1.02(d). Executive agrees to provide
ergonomic furnishings for the home office suitable for a standard office environment.
HFC will supply, or reimburse Executive for, certain equipment and supplies the
Company deems necessary for Executive to do business from the home office, including
a computer, printer, fax capability, voice mail, high speed internet service,
installation costs for initial office and cell telephone set-up and monthly service
and call charges, office supplies, and other miscellaneous items.
Executive agrees to set up the home office in such a way as to ensure that he can
effectively conduct HFC business in a confidential manner and to ensure that
information, communications, documents and materials relating to HFC, its business
and its customers are treated in a confidential manner and are not accessible to
non-HFC personnel. Executive will comply with HFC instructions as the Company may
provide from time to time regarding the handling of such information, communications,
documents and materials at his home office or which are accessible on computer or
other electronic equipment at his home office during his employment and upon his
resignation or termination of employment. Executive understands and agrees that all
telephone numbers used in connection with his conduct of HFC business are the
property of HFC and Executive will comply with any instructions related to the
discontinuance or transfer of such numbers during his employment and upon his
resignation or termination of employment. HFC may in the future and in its
discretion determine that the home office arrangement does not meet HFCs business
needs and direct Executive to work on a regular basis out of one of HFCs locations.
(e) Executive will be required to spend an appropriate amount of time each month
working out of the HFC home office in Minnesota and out of the Plano, Texas office,
as directed from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer or his designees.
Executive shall also be required to frequently travel to other locations as needed
for business purposes.
1.03 Outside Activities. Executive shall not engage in any outside activities that
conflict or appear to conflict with HFCs interests, or that interfere in any way with Executives
performance of Executives duties hereunder. In addition, Executive shall not engage in any
activity that might subject HFC to criticism or adverse publicity, that might interfere with
Executives normal work schedule, or that might interfere with Executives job duties. Moreover,
Executive shall not, and hereby agrees not to accept remuneration of any kind from Executives
participation in any outside activity without the express written approval of HFC.
1.04 Annual Base Salary. Executive shall be paid a bi-weekly gross salary of
$9,615.38 (which is U.S. $250,000 on an annual basis), less withholding for income and FICA taxes
and any other proper deductions. Executives base salary will be paid to Executive in accordance
with HFCs
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normal payroll practices. Executives performance shall be reviewed annually for base salary
increase each March, and such increase, if any, shall be determined by HFC in its sole discretion.
1.05 Fringe Benefits. HFC shall provide the following fringe benefits to Executive so
long as Executive is employed by HFC:
(a) Executive shall be eligible to participate in an annual calendar year bonus
program subject to the specific terms and conditions of the program developed each
year. Bonus eligibility for 2008 shall be prorated based on Executives start date.
(c) Executive shall be eligible to participate in employee benefit plans and programs
offered by HFC from time to time, including, but not limited to, any medical, dental,
short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage, or
retirement plans, in accordance with the terms and conditions of those benefit plans
and programs.
(d) Executive shall be eligible to accrue up to 23 days of paid time off per
anniversary year in accordance with HFCs standard Paid Time Off practices and
policies. In addition, Executive may be eligible for additional paid time off in
accordance with HFCs standard holiday practices and policies.
1.06 Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to
prompt reimbursement by HFC for all reasonable, ordinary and necessary travel, entertainment and
other business related expenses incurred by Executive (in accordance with the policies and
procedures established by HFC for employees from time to time) in the performance of Executives
duties and responsibilities under this Agreement; provided, however, that Executive shall properly
account for such expenses in accordance with federal, state and local tax requirements and HFCs
policies and procedures.
1.07 Stock Options. Executive and HFC shall enter into a separate Incentive Stock
Option Agreement (ISOA) under the Companys Amended and Restated 2005 Stock Option Plan (the
Option Plan), pursuant to which HFC will grant to Executive, effective on the Effective Date (the
date of grant), options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock of HFC. Under the ISOA, such
options will vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant (subject to
Executives continued employment), will expire on the sixth anniversary of the date of grant, and
will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of HFCs common stock on the date of
grant. The full terms and conditions of such stock option will be set forth in the ISOA and shall
be subject to the Option Plan, and such ISOA shall also set forth provisions regarding the
termination of such options following the termination of Executives employment for any reason.
Additional annual grants of stock options shall be as determined by the Board of Directors in
accordance with and subject to the Option Plan and the terms of the stock option agreement for each
such grant.
1.08 Cash/Equity Incentive Plan. Executive will be eligible to elect to participate
in either the Companys 2007 Equity Incentive Plan or Cash Incentive Plan for the performance
period beginning January 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2009 (the Performance Period). The
performance objectives, terms of awards, vesting schedule and all other terms and conditions of
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Executives awards under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan or Cash Incentive Plan shall be determined
by the Board of Directors in accordance with each such plan, as applicable; provided, that (i) if
Executive elects to participate in the Cash Incentive Plan, the maximum aggregate potential cash
payment to Executive under such plan for the Performance Period shall be $178,164, (ii) if
Executive elects to participate in the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, the maximum aggregate number of
shares of restricted stock issuable to Executive under such plan for the Performance Period shall
be determined by dividing $178,164 by the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the
Effective Date, and (iii) the determination of cash payments or vesting of restricted stock, as
applicable, for the Performance Period under such plans shall be determined at the time of
completion of the Companys 2009 annual audit (subject to Executives continued employment at such
time). The full terms and conditions of Executives awards shall be as further set forth in and
subject to the Cash Incentive Plan, the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, and, if applicable, a separate
Restricted Stock Agreement.
ARTICLE II
TERMINATION
2.01 Events of Termination. Executives employment with HFC:
(a) May be terminated by mutual written agreement of HFC and Executive.
(b) Shall terminate immediately upon the death of Executive.
(c) May be terminated upon written notice from HFC to Executive for Cause, which
shall mean the following:
(i) Failure of Executive to (a) satisfactorily, faithfully, diligently
or competently perform the duties, requirements and responsibilities of
Executives employment as contemplated by this Agreement or as assigned by
HFCs Chief Executive Officer, or (b) take reasonable direction consistent
with Executives position from HFCs Chief Executive Officer; or
(ii) Failure of Executive to comply with the reasonable policies,
regulations and directives of HFC as in effect from time to time; or
(iii) Any act or omission on the part of Executive which constitutes a
failure to comply with the provisions of this Agreement; or
(iv) Any act or omission on the part of Executive which is harmful to
the reputation or business of HFC, including, but not limited to, personal
conduct of Executive which is inconsistent with federal and state laws
respecting harassment of, or discrimination against, one or more of HFCs
employees; or
(v) Conviction of Executive of, or a guilty or nolo contendere plea by
Executive with respect to, any crime punishable as a felony; or any bar
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against Executive from serving as a director, officer or executive of any
firm the securities of which trade publicly.
Executives termination for Cause shall be determined in good faith by and in
the sole discretion of HFCs Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee.
In the event of termination pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(c)(iii), (iv) or (v),
Executives termination shall be immediate upon the giving of written notice to
Executive. However, in the event of termination pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(c)(i)
or (ii), HFCs Chief Executive Officer will provide Executive written notice (the
Cause Notice) of proposed termination which provides (1) reasonable detail as to
the cause or causes asserted by HFC and upon which the Cause Notice is based, and (2)
notification of a certain period of time from receipt of such Cause Notice within
which Executive shall have the opportunity to cure the performance or conduct upon
which the Cause Notice is based, to the satisfaction of HFCs Chief Executive
Officer. If after the completion of the designated cure period HFCs Chief Executive
Officer determines, in his sole discretion, that Executive has failed to cure the
performance or conduct, Executive will be given written notice of Executives
termination and Executives employment will terminate immediately upon the giving of
such notice to Executive.
(d) May be terminated upon Executives inability to perform the essential functions
of Executives position due to physical or mental disability, with or without
reasonable accommodation, as determined in the good faith judgment of HFCs Chief
Executive Officer, or as may otherwise be required by applicable law.
(e) Shall terminate at the end of the month during which Executive reaches the normal
retirement date established by HFC for management employees of HFC, but in no event
earlier than the compulsory retirement age permitted under applicable federal or
state law for management employees.
(f) May be terminated by Executive for any reason on thirty (30) days written notice
to HFC.
(g) May be terminated by HFC at any time, for any reason, immediately upon written
notice to Executive.
(h) May be terminated by HFC immediately upon written notice to Executive at any
time within (6) months after a Change of Control as defined in Section 2.03 below.
2.02 Compensation Upon Termination of Executives Employment. In the event that
Executives employment with HFC terminates the following provisions shall govern as applicable:
(a) If termination occurs pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or
(f), Executives receipt of base salary and fringe benefits shall terminate as of the
date of termination (except Executive shall have the right to continue certain
benefits at Executives expense under COBRA), unless the parties agree in writing
otherwise. If
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termination occurs pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(d), Executive acknowledges and
agrees that Executives receipt of salary compensation between the date of disability
and date of termination shall be governed by HFCs employee benefit programs, as may
be amended from time to time, to the extent Executive is eligible to participate in
such programs.
(b) If termination occurs pursuant to subparagraph 2.01(g), Executives receipt of
base salary and fringe benefits shall terminate as of the date of termination (except
Executive shall have the right to continue certain benefits at Executives expense
under COBRA). However, Executive shall receive as separation pay the equivalent of
nine (9) months of Executives then current base salary. Executive shall be required
to execute a release agreement prepared by HFC to include a general release of any
and all claims in favor of HFC in exchange for Executives receipt of separation pay
under this subparagraph 2.02(b). Any separation pay due to Executive under this
subparagraph 2.02(b) shall be payable to Executive in a lump sum thirty (30) days
after receipt by the Company of the signed release agreement and the expiration of
any rescission periods in such agreement without rescission by Executive.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of the payments described in this Section 2.02
are subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and the Company
determines that Executive is a specified employee as defined in Section 409A of the
Code, such payments shall not be made earlier than the date that is six (6) months
after Executives termination, but shall be paid during the calendar year following
the year in which such termination occurs and within thirty (30) days of the earliest
possible date permitted under Section 409A of the Code.
(c) All payments made to Executive under this Section 2.02 shall be reduced by
amounts (i) required to be withheld in accordance with federal, state and local laws
and regulations in effect at the time of payment, and (ii) owed to HFC by Executive
for any amounts advanced, loaned or misappropriated in accordance with applicable
law.
2.03 Termination in the Event of a Change of Control.
(a) Change of Control Payments. If termination occurs pursuant to
subparagraph 2.01(h), Executives receipt of base salary and fringe benefits shall
terminate as of the date of termination (except Executive shall have the right to
continue certain benefits at Executives expense under COBRA). However, Executive
shall receive as separation pay the equivalent of nine (9) months of Executives then
current base salary. Executive shall be required to execute a release agreement
prepared by HFC to include a general release of any and all claims in favor of HFC in
exchange for Executives receipt of separation pay under this subparagraph 2.03(a).
Any separation pay due to Executive under this subparagraph 2.03(a) shall be payable
to Executive in a lump sum thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of the
signed release agreement and the expiration of any rescission periods in such
agreement without rescission by Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of
the payments described in this Section 2.03 are subject to the requirements of
Section 409A of the Code, and the Company determines that Executive is a specified
employee as
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defined in Section 409A of the Code, such payments shall not be made earlier than the
date that is six (6) months after Executives termination, but shall be paid during
the calendar year following the year in which such termination occurs and within
thirty (30) days of the earliest possible date permitted under Section 409A of the
Code.
(b) Limitation on Change of Control Payments. Executive shall not be
entitled to receive any Change of Control Action (as defined below), which would
constitute an excess parachute payment for purposes of Section 280G of the Code, or
any successor provision, and the regulations thereunder. In the event that any
Change of Control Action payable to Executive would constitute an excess parachute
payment, then the acceleration of the exercisability of any stock options and the
payments to Executive pursuant to this Section 2.03 shall be reduced to the largest
amount as will result in no portion of such payments being subject to the excise tax
imposed by Section 4999 of the Code. For purposes of this Section 2.03, a Change of
Control Action shall mean any payment, benefit or transfer of property in the nature
of compensation paid to or for the benefit of Executive under any arrangement which
is considered contingent on a Change of Control for purposes of Section 280G of the
Code, including, without limitation, any and all salary, bonus, incentive, restricted
stock, stock option, compensation or benefit plans, programs or other arrangements,
and shall include benefits payable under this Agreement.
(c) Definition. For purposes of this Agreement, a Change of Control shall
mean any of the following events occurring after the date of this Amendment:
(1) A merger or consolidation to which the Company is a party, an acquisition
by the Company involving the issuance of the Companys securities as
consideration for the acquired business, or any combination of fully closed
and completed mergers, consolidations or acquisitions during any consecutive
twenty-four (24) month period, if the individuals and entities who were
shareholders of the Company immediately prior to the effective date of such
merger, consolidation, or acquisition (or prior to the effective date of the
first of a combination of such transactions) have, immediately following the
effective date of such merger, consolidation or acquisition (or following the
effective date of the last of a combination of such transactions), beneficial
ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934) of less than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of
all classes of securities issued by the surviving corporation for the
election of directors of the surviving corporation; or
(2) The purchase or other acquisition by any one person, or more than one
person acting as a group, of substantially all of the total gross value of
the assets of the Company during the twelve (12) month period ending on the
date of the most recent purchase or other acquisition by such person or
persons. For purposes of this subparagraph 2.03(c), gross value means the
value of the assets of the Company or the value of the assets being disposed
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of, as the case may be, determined without regard to any liabilities
associated with such assets.
ARTICLE III
PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS AND
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS DATA
3.01. Confidential Information. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential
Information means any information not generally known to the public and proprietary to HFC and
includes, without limitation, trade secrets, inventions, and information pertaining to research,
development, purchasing, marketing, selling, accounting, licensing, business systems, business
techniques, site processes and manuals, customer information and lists, prospective customer
information and lists, pricing information and lists, fee schedules, business strategies and plans,
information pertaining to the benefits HFC provides to its customers and employees, pending
patentable materials and/or designs, design documentation, discoveries, improvements, ideas,
documentation of meetings, tests and/or test standards, employee compensation, or manuals whether
or not in document, electronic, computer or other form. For example, Confidential Information may
be contained in HFCs customer lists, prospective customer lists, the particular needs and
requirements of customers, the particular needs and requirements of prospective customers, and the
identity of customers or prospective customers. Information shall be treated as Confidential
Information regardless of its source, and any information which is labeled or marked as being
confidential or trade secret shall be presumed to be Confidential Information. The definition
of Confidential Information is not intended to be complete; from time to time during the term of
Executives employment, Executive may gain access to other information not generally known to the
public and proprietary to HFC concerning HFCs business that is of commercial value to HFC, which
information shall be included in the definition of Confidential Information above, even though
not specifically listed in that definition. The definition of Confidential Information and the
provisions of this Article III apply to any form in which the subject information, trade secrets,
or data may appear, whether written, oral, or any other form of recording or storage.
3.02 Maintain in Confidence. Executive shall hold the Confidential Information, including
trade secrets and/or data, in the strictest confidence and will never, without prior written consent of
HFC, (directly or indirectly) disclose, assign, transfer, convey or communicate to any person or entity
(including without limitation a competitor of HFC, the press, other professionals, corporations,
partnerships or the public), or use for Executives own or anothers benefit, at any time prior to or
during Executives employment with HFC or at any time after Executives termination of employment
with HFC, regardless of the reason for Executives resignation or termination of employment, whether
voluntary or involuntary. Executive further promises and agrees that Executive will faithfully abide by
any rules, policies, practices or procedures existing or which may be established by HFC for insuring
the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, including, but not limited to, rules, policies, practices
or procedures: (a) limiting access to authorized personnel; (b) limiting copying of any writing,
data or recording; (c) requiring storage of property, documents or data in secure facilities provided by
HFC and limiting safe or vault lock combinations or keys to authorized personnel; and/or (d) checkout
and return or other procedures promulgated by HFC from time to time.
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3.03 Return of Information/Property. Upon Executives resignation or termination of
employment, whether voluntary or involuntary, or prior to or during Executives employment upon
request by HFC for any reason, Executive will return to HFC any and all written or otherwise
recorded form of all Confidential Information (and any copies thereof) in Executives possession,
custody or control, including, but not limited to, notebooks, memoranda, specifications, customer
information and lists, prospective or potential customer information and lists, and pricing
information and lists, and will take with him, upon leaving HFCs place of business or employment
with HFC, no such documents, data, writings, recordings, or reproduction in any form which may have
been entrusted or obtained by him during the course of Executives employment or to which he had
access, possession, custody or control, except with the express, written permission of HFCs Board
of Directors. Moreover, in the event of Executives resignation or termination of employment,
whether voluntary or involuntary, all corporate documents, records, files, credit cards, computer
disks and tapes, computer access cards, codes and keys, file access codes and keys, building and
office access cards, codes and keys, materials, equipment and other property of HFC which is in
Executives possession, custody or control shall be returned to HFC at its principal business
offices on the date of Executives resignation or termination of employment, or within five
business days thereafter if termination occurs without notice. Executive may copy, at Executives
expense, documents, records, materials and information of HFC only with the express, written
permission of HFCs Board of Directors.
3.04 Irreparable Harm. The parties acknowledge that HFC will suffer irreparable harm
if Executive breaches Sections 3.02 or 3.03, either during or after Executives employment with
HFC. Accordingly, HFC shall be entitled, in addition to any other right and remedy it may have, at
law or equity, to a temporary restraining order and/or injunction, without the posting of a bond or
other security, or with the posting of a minimal bond or security where required by applicable law,
enjoining or restraining Executive from any violation of Sections 3.02 or 3.03, and Executive
hereby consents to HFCs right to seek the issuance of such injunction. If HFC institutes any such
action against Executive, alone or in conjunction with any third party or parties to enforce any
terms or provisions of Sections 3.02 or 3.03, then the party that prevails in such action shall be
entitled to receive from the opposing party (or parties) in the action the prevailing partys
reasonable attorneys fees incurred in such action and all costs and expenses incurred in
connection therewith in accordance with Section 7.08
3.05 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in this Article
III shall survive the termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or the termination
of Executives employment for any reason.
ARTICLE IV
NON-COMPETE; NON-SOLICITATION; NON-DISPARAGEMENT
4.01 Non-Compete Agreement.
(a) During Executives employment with HFC and for a period of eighteen (18)
months after Executives resignation or termination of employment, whether voluntary
or involuntary, Executive shall not render services, directly or indirectly, to any
Conflicting Organization (as defined below) in the United States,
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or in any foreign country or territory in which the services Executive may provide
could enhance the use or marketability of a Conflicting Product (as defined below) by
application of Confidential Information that Executive shall have had access to
during Executives employment, except that Executive may accept employment with a
Conflicting Organization whose business is diversified and which is, as to that part
of its business in which Executive accepts employment, not a Conflicting
Organization, provided that HFC, prior to Executives accepting such employment,
shall receive separate written assurances satisfactory to HFC from such Conflicting
Organization and from Executive, that Executive will not render services directly or
indirectly, for a 18-month period, in connection with any Conflicting Product.
Executive also agrees that during Executives employment with HFC and for a period of
18 months thereafter, Executive will not render services to any other organization or
person in a position in which Executive could use Confidential Information to the
detriment of HFC.
(b) Conflicting Organization means any person or organization that is engaged in
(or about to become engaged in) research on, consulting regarding, or development,
production, marketing or selling of a Conflicting Product.
(c) Conflicting Product means any product, process, technology, machine, invention
or service of any person or organization other than HFC in existence or under
development which resembles or competes with a product, process, technology, machine,
invention or service upon which Executive shall have worked or about which Executive
becomes knowledgeable as a result of employment with HFC and whose use or
marketability could be enhanced by application to it of Confidential Information
which Executive shall have had access to during Executives employment.
4.02 Non-Solicitation Agreement. During Executives employment with HFC and for a
period of eighteen (18) months after Executives resignation or termination of employment, whether
voluntary or involuntary, Executive shall not,
(a) solicit HFCs current or former customers or potential or prospective
customers on behalf of himself or any other business, person or entity for the
purpose of selling, offering, providing or otherwise making available products or
services that are the same as or similar to those products and services that were
offered by HFC at any time during Executives employment with HFC;
(b) exploit or use contacts, developed or made during Executives employment
with HFC, for the purpose of soliciting HFCs current or former customers or
potential or prospective customers on Executives behalf or the behalf of any other
business, person or entity for purpose of selling, offering, providing or otherwise
making available products or services that are the same as or similar to those
products and services that were offered by HFC at any time during Executives
employment with HFC; or
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(c) directly or indirectly, induce or attempt to induce, any of HFCs then
current employees or independent contractors to terminate their employment,
contractual or other relationship with HFC, or otherwise interfere or attempt to
interfere with that existing employment or other relationship with HFC.
4.03 Non-Disparagement. During Executives employment with HFC and at all times
thereafter, Executive shall not disparage or defame, or allow or cause others to disparage or
defame, HFC, its Board of Directors, directors, officers, employees, customers, or vendors.
4.04 Irreparable Harm. The parties acknowledge that HFC will suffer irreparable harm
if Executive breaches Section 4.01, 4.02 or 4.03. Accordingly, HFC shall be entitled, in addition
to any other right and remedy it may have, at law or equity, to a temporary restraining order
and/or injunction, without the posting of a bond or other security, or with the posting of a
minimal bond or security where required by applicable law, enjoining or restraining Executive from
any violation of Section 4.01, 4.02 or 4.03 and Executive hereby consents to HFCs right to seek
the issuance of such injunction. If HFC institutes any such action against Executive, alone or in
conjunction with any third party or parties to enforce any terms or provisions of Section 4.01,
4.02 or 4.03 then the party that prevails in such action shall be entitled to receive from the
opposing party (or parties) in the action the prevailing partys reasonable attorneys fees
incurred in such action and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith in accordance
with Section 7.08.
4.05 Limit to Extent Enforceable. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that any of the provisions of Section 4.01, 4.02 or 4.03 are unreasonable, it may limit
such provision to the extent it deems reasonable, without declaring the provision of Section 4.01,
4.02 or 4.03 invalid in its entirety. This provision shall not be construed as an admission by
HFC, but is only included to provide HFC with the maximum possible protection for its business,
Confidential Information, trade secrets and data, consistent with the right of Executive to earn a
livelihood subsequent to the termination of Executives employment.
4.06 Compliance. To enable HFC to monitor Executives compliance with the obligations
imposed by this Agreement, including Sections 4.01, 4.02 and 4.03, Executive shall, during the
eighteen (18) months following Executives termination or resignation, inform HFC of the identity
of any new employer of Executive and of Executives job title and responsibilities with any such
employer.
4.07 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in this Article IV
shall survive termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or the termination of
Executives employment for any reason.
ARTICLE V
INVENTIONS
5.01 Invention. For purposes of this Agreement, the term Invention means ideas,
discoveries, and improvements whether or not shown or described in writing or reduced to practice
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whether patentable or not, relating to any of HFCs present or future sales, research, or other
business activities, or reasonably foreseeable business interests of HFC.
5.02 Disclosure. Executive shall promptly and fully disclose to HFC and will hold in
trust for HFC sole right and benefit any Invention which Executive, during the period of
Executives employment (including during non-working hours), makes, conceives, or reduces to
practice or causes to be made, conceived, or reduced to practice either alone or in conjunction
with others that: (a) relates to any subject matter pertaining to Executives employment; (b)
relates to or is directly or indirectly connected with the business, products, projects, or
Confidential Information of HFC; or (c) involves the use of any time, material, or facility of HFC.
5.03 Assignment of Ownership. Executive hereby assigns to HFC all of Executives
right, title, and interest in and to all such inventions as described in Section 5.02 and, upon
HFCs request, Executive shall execute, verify, and deliver to HFC such documents including,
without limitation, assignments and applications for Letters Patent, and shall perform such other
acts, including, without limitation, appearing as a witness in any action brought in connection
with this Agreement that is necessary to enable HFC to obtain the sole right, title, and benefit to
all such inventions.
5.04 Excluded Inventions. It is further agreed, and Executive is hereby so notified,
that the above agreement to assign inventions to HFC does not apply to any invention for which no
equipment, supplies, facility, or Confidential Information of HFC was used, which was developed
entirely on Executives own time, and (a) which does not relate (i) directly to the business of HFC
or (ii) to HFCs actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (b) which does not
result from any work performed by Executive for HFC.
5.05 Prior Inventions. Attached to this Agreement and initialed by both parties is a
list of all of the inventions, by description, if any, in which Executive possesses any right,
title, or interest prior to this employment and the execution of this Agreement, which are not subject to the terms of
this Agreement.
5.06 Specific Performance; Attorney Fees. Executive expressly acknowledges and agrees
that any violation of any terms of Sections 5.02 or 5.03 may result in the issuance of a temporary
restraining order and/or injunction against Executive to effect specific performance of the terms
of Sections 5.02 or 5.03. If HFC institutes any action against Executive, alone or in conjunction
with any third party or parties, to enforce any term or provision of Sections 5.02 or 5.03, then
the party that prevails in such action shall be entitled to receive from the opposing party (or
parties) in the action the prevailing partys reasonable attorneys fees incurred in such action
and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith in accordance with Section 7.08.
5.07 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in this Article V
shall survive termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or the termination of
Executives employment for any reason.
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ARTICLE VI
ARBITRATION
6.01 Agreement to Arbitrate. With the exception of HFCs right to seek injunctive
relief in connection with breaches by Executive of Sections 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03 and/or
5.02 or 5.03 of this Agreement, all disputes or claims arising out of or in any way relating to
this Agreement, including the making of this Agreement, shall be submitted to and determined by
final and binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the AAAs
National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes. The award of the arbitrator(s), or a
majority of them, shall be final and judgment upon such award may be entered in any court of
competent jurisdiction. This arbitration provision shall continue in full force and effect after
Executives resignation or termination of employment under this Agreement.
6.02 Discovery. In addition to any other procedures provided for under the rules of
the AAA, upon written request, each party shall, at least 14 days prior to the date of any hearing,
provide to the opposite party a copy of all documents relevant to the issues raised by any claim or
counterclaim and a list of all witnesses to be called by that party at the hearing and each party
shall be permitted to take at least one deposition at least 14 days prior to any hearing.
6.03 Costs. The costs of proceedings under Article VI shall be paid in accordance
with the provisions of Article VII below.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.01 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed according to the laws of the
State of Minnesota without reference to its conflict of laws principles.
7.02 Captions. The captions set forth in this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not be considered as part of this Agreement or as in any way limiting or amplifying the terms
and conditions hereof.
7.03 No Conflicting Obligations. Executive represents and warrants to HFC that he is
not under, or bound to be under in the future, any obligation to any person, firm, or corporation
that is or would be inconsistent or in conflict with this Agreement or would prevent, limit, or
impair in any way the performance by him of Executives obligations hereunder. Specifically, but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Executive warrants and represents to HFC that he
is not currently bound and will not be bound in the future by any confidentiality agreements and/or
restrictive covenants that may and/or will restrict Executives ability to perform Executives
duties hereunder. Moreover, Executive agrees that he will not enter into any confidentiality
agreements and/or restrictive covenants during Executives employment with HFC that may or will
restrict Executives ability to perform Executives duties hereunder, with the exception of any
confidentially agreements and/or restrictive covenants entered into by and between Executive and
HFC.
7.04 Successors. This Agreement is personal to Executive and Executive may not assign
or transfer any part of Executives rights or duties hereunder, or any compensation due to him
hereunder,
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to any other person. This Agreement may be assigned by HFC. This Agreement is binding on any
successors or assigns of HFC.
7.05 Waiver. The waiver by any party of the breach or nonperformance of any provision
of this Agreement by any other party will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any future
breach or nonperformance under any provision of this Agreement or any similar agreement with any
other employee.
7.06 Notices. Any and all notices referred to herein shall be deemed properly given
only if in writing and delivered personally or sent postage prepaid, by certified mail, return
receipt requested, as follows:
(a) To HFC by notice to the Chief Executive Officer
(b) To Executive at Executives home address as it then appears on the records of
HFC, it being the duty of Executive to keep HFC informed of Executives current home
address at all times.
The date on which notice to HFC or Executive shall be deemed to have been given if mailed as
provided above shall be the date on the certified mail return receipt. Personal delivery to
Executive shall be deemed to have occurred on the date notice was delivered to Executive personally
or deposited in a mail box or slot or left with security or administrative personnel, at
Executives residence by a representative of HFC or any messenger or delivery service.
7.07 Survival of Provisions. The parties agree that the provisions in Articles III,
IV, V, VI, and VII shall survive termination of this Agreement and Executives resignation or
termination from employment for any reason.
7.08 Payment of Fees and Expenses. If any party initiates or becomes a party to a
formal proceeding in law or equity, or under Article VI, involving this Agreement, and if either
party obtains a substantial portion of the relief requested by that party (the prevailing party),
then the non-prevailing party shall pay all of its and the prevailing partys reasonable costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses, incurred with respect to such
proceeding. If neither party obtains a substantial portion of the relief requested each shall bear
its/his own expenses. In the event Executive is terminated pursuant to Section 2.01(c) and
challenges HFCs determination of Cause, HFC and Executive shall each bear its/his own expenses in
connection with any proceeding initiated by Executive with respect to the determination as to
Cause.
7.09 Term. This Agreement shall be effective from the Effective Date (Executives
first day of employment) and shall continue until terminated in accordance with the provisions set
forth in this Agreement.
7.10 Modification. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior oral and written
understandings and agreements, if any, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.
This Agreement sets forth the entire understandings and agreements between and among the parties
and is the complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions thereof. No modification,
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termination, discharge or attempted waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be valid unless
it is made in writing and signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced, and
is specifically identified as a modification, termination, release, waiver or discharge of this
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, HFC expressly reserves the
right to amend this Agreement to the extent necessary to prevent the income tax and excise tax and
interest penalties set out in Code Section 409A as it may be amended from time to time, and the
regulations, notices and other guidance of general applicability issued thereunder from being
applied to the Executive.
7.11 Counterparts. More than one counterpart of this Agreement may be executed by the
parties hereto, and each fully executed counterpart shall be deemed an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands as of the date written above.
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Exhibit 99.1
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1650 West 82nd St., Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55431
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HealthFitness
adds more than 25 clients as employers adopt
21st
century health benefit
design
Health management company reports more than 150,000 health risk assessments,
strong growth in 2007
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Jan. 31 2008 HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) added more than 25 new clients in 2007,
growing its workplace population health programs with a vision for a healthier, more productive
workforce. HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health management programs. Managing
more than 400 fitness centers globally, the company also offers a suite of health management
services on-site, Web-based and telephonically.
The lions share of new contracts in 2007 was in the companys health management division.
HealthFitness championed a new emphasis on 21st century health benefit design that takes
a holistic approach to designing benefits for the entire employee populationfrom fitness programs
for those who are well, to health management programs for those who are at low to high risk for
chronic disease. New clients included health plans and universities in addition to employers in
the manufacturing, high tech and health provider sectors.
The vision for 21st century health benefit design provides tools so employers can
support a workplace culture of health, said Gregg O. Lehman, Ph.D., president and CEO of
HealthFitness. The traditional focus on providing services only for those who are ill ignores the
poor health habits that put workers at risk for chronic disease. By providing tools to address
preventable behaviors such as poor diet, physical inactivity and tobacco use early, employers can
help employees lead healthier, more productive lives.
Employers who embrace Lehmans vision of 21st century benefit design can expect to see
improvements in the bottom line. A study1 released in late 2007 by the National
Business Group on Health and Watson Wyatt Worldwide reported that companies with highly effective
health and productivity programs are 3.5 times as likely to report lower medical costs; are more
likely to report declines in incidental sick pay, short- and long-term disability costs; and are
much more likely to have lower incidences of paid and unpaid leave.
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Building an Effective Health & Productivity
Framework, 2007-2008 Staying@Work Report, Watson Wyatt World Wide and the
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In 2007, more than 150,000 employees nationwide participated in health risk assessments (HRAs)
administered by HealthFitness and nearly half a million participants are currently eligible to take
a HealthFitness HRA. Some 77,000 participated in company health screenings conducted by
HealthFitness across nearly 1,200 locations. After receiving their confidential HRA results from
HealthFitness, participants are prompted to take part in health management programs designed to
reduce their individual health risks.
Steady growth in the health management division is a signal that employers and health plans
recognize the benefits of addressing health needs before they become acute, Lehman said.
HealthFitness is responsive to the needs of this market for health risk prevention programs as
more studies underscore the connection between chronic illness and productivity.
For further reading see issue briefs:
Applying 21st Century Benefit Design: A Culture of Health in Action,
http://www.hfit.com/briefs/HFIssueBrief1.08.pdf
Out with the Old, In with the New: A Vision for 21st Century Health Benefit Design,
http://www.hfit.com/briefs/HFIssueBrief5.07.pdf
About HealthFitness
HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health improvement services to Fortune 500
companies, the health care industry and individual consumers. Serving clients for more than 30
years, HealthFitness partners with employers to effectively manage their health care and
productivity costs by improving individual health and well-being. HealthFitness serves more than
300 clients globally via on-site management and remotely via Web and telephonic services.
HealthFitness provides a complete portfolio of health and fitness management solutions including a
proprietary health risk assessment platform, screenings, EMPOWERED Health Coaching and delivery of
health improvement programs. HealthFitness employs more than 3,000 health and fitness professionals
in national and international locations who are committed to the companys mission of improving
the health and well-being of the people we serve. For more information on HealthFitness, visit
www.hfit.com.
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EXHIBIT
99.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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HealthFitness announces executive changes: chief operations officer and
new medical officer appointed; vice chairman retires
John Griffin, Jim Reynolds, MD join executive team; Jerry Noyce announces retirement
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Feb. 4, 2008 HealthFitness (OTC BB: HFIT) announced today that John Griffin has
joined the company as chief operations officer, Jim Reynolds, MD, has joined the company as chief
medical officer and Jerry Noyce has retired as vice chairman. HealthFitness is a leading provider
of employee health management programs. Managing more than 400 fitness centers globally, the
company also offers a suite of health management services on-site, Web-based and telephonically.
In his new position, Griffin oversees operations, information technology and account services
functions at HealthFitness. Griffin brings more than 20 years experience in executive leadership
of health management and health information technology organizations. He comes to HealthFitness
from the Meridian Group, a consulting company he founded which focused on health care financial
forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning and operational management. Prior to that Griffin served
as chief operating officer of Gordian Health Solutions, a population health management organization
headquartered in Nashville, Tenn.
As chief medical officer, Reynolds has oversight of all clinical aspects of programs and services,
including establishment of best practice standards and use of evidence-based guidelines. In
addition, Reynolds oversees the newly-formed Research, Development and Outcomes division, and will
work in close collaboration with marketing and sales.
Reynolds comes to HealthFitness with an accomplished track record in employer-focused health
management strategy development, program design and implementation. He most recently served with
Mercer Human Resources Consulting as principal and senior healthcare consultant for its health and
productivity management specialty practice. In that role he developed significant expertise for
global health management solutions, and became Mercers spokesman on avian influenza pandemic
preparedness planning. Prior to that Reynolds served in executive positions with CorSolutions and
Health and Productivity Solutions of America, both employer-focused health and disease management
companies. He is a physician with board certification in internal medicine.
HealthFitness also announced that Jerry Noyce retired from his role as vice chairman on Jan. 31. In
this capacity he was involved in strategic development, international growth and acquisitions. He
will continue to work on the Presidents Council of Sports and Fitness, and in other advisory
council roles
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which focus on health and fitness management. He will also continue to serve as director on the
HealthFitness Board. Noyce joined the company in 2000 as president and chief executive officer,
leading the company through expansion of its health management services and the acquisition of
HealthCalc Network Inc. and the health and fitness division of Johnson & Johnson Health Care
Systems Inc. Noyce has served as vice chairman of the companys executive management team since
late 2006 when HealthFitness formed a new executive structure.
Under Jerrys leadership, HealthFitness grew to become the nations premier provider of health
management and fitness services to employers and health plans, said Mark Sheffert, chairman of the
board for HealthFitness. We are pleased that he will continue to lead the industry with his
considerable expertise in an advisory role on these important national boards.
It was also announced today that Peter Egan, Ph.D., will leave HealthFitness where he served as
chief science officer. Egan came to HealthFitness in 2005 with the acquisition of HealthCalc.Net,
Inc., which he co-founded in 1997. Egan helped establish the Research, Development and Outcomes
division at HealthFitness. He is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
Both John Griffin and Jim Reynolds are valuable additions to the HealthFitness leadership team,
said Gregg O. Lehman, HealthFitness president and CEO. Their collective experience in the health,
disease and productivity management sector will serve HealthFitness well, adding significantly to
what is already a strong focus on proven 21st century health benefit design strategies
to enhance employee health and improve the bottom line for our clients.
To read more about HealthFitness through its issue briefs: http://www.hfit.com/briefs.cfm.
About HealthFitness
HealthFitness is a leading provider of employee health improvement services to Fortune 500
companies, the health care industry and individual consumers. Serving clients for more than 30
years, HealthFitness partners with employers to effectively manage their health care and
productivity costs by improving individual health and well-being. HealthFitness serves more than
300 clients globally via on-site management and remotely via Web and telephonic services.
HealthFitness provides a complete portfolio of health and fitness management solutions including a
proprietary health risk assessment platform, screenings, EMPOWERED Health Coaching and delivery of
health improvement programs. HealthFitness employs more than 3,000 health and fitness professionals
in national and international locations who are committed to the companys mission of improving
the health and well-being of the people we serve. For more information on HealthFitness, visit
www.hfit.com.
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