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Cantel Medical Corp.
150 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424
NOTICE OF 20042005 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To Be Held On December 16, 2004
20, 2005
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that theThe Annual Meeting of Stockholders ofCantel Medical Corp. will be held on December 20, 2005 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, at The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York, New York. We are holding the Annual Meeting to:
1. Elect ten (10) directors to serve a one-year term. (Proposal 1)
2. Amend our Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 20,000,000 to 30,000,000. (Proposal 2)
3. Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2006. (Proposal 3)
4. Transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
The record date for the Annual Meeting is November 15, 2005. Only our stockholders of record at the close of business on that date may vote at the meeting, or any adjournment of the meeting. A copy of our Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005 is being mailed with this Proxy Statement.
You are invited to attend the meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, please mark and sign the enclosed proxy exactly as your name appears on your stock certificates, and mail it promptly in the enclosed return envelope in order that your vote can be recorded.
| By order of the Board of Directors |
| /s/ DARWIN C. DORNBUSH |
| Darwin C. Dornbush |
| Secretary |
Little Falls, New Jersey |
November 21, 2005 |
Cantel Medical Corp.
150 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424
PROXY STATEMENT
General
We are providing these proxy materials in connection with the solicitation by our Board of Directors of proxies to be voted at our 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 beginning at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, and at any adjournment or postponement. The Annual Meeting will be held at The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York, New York on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., eastern standard time, forYork.
Solicitation
We will bear the following purposes:
1.To elect three (3) directors to serve a termentire cost of three years. (Proposal 1)
2.To amend the Company's 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan to increase the numbersolicitation of shares reserved for issuanceproxies including preparation, assembly, printing and available for grant thereunder from 2,000,000 to 2,500,000. (Proposal 2)
3.To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending July 31, 2005. (Proposal 3)
4.To act on any other matters that may properly be brought before the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the Meeting.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2004 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. A copy of the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004 is being mailed to stockholders together with the mailing of this proxy statement and the enclosed proxy.
You are cordially invitedany additional information furnished to attend the Meeting. Whether or not you planstockholders. Copies of solicitation materials will be furnished to attend, please act promptly to vote yourbanks, brokerage houses, fiduciaries and custodians holding in their names shares on the proposals described above. You may vote your shares by completing, signing, and dating the enclosed proxy card and returning it as promptly as possible in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. You may revoke your proxy in the manner described in this proxy statement at any time before it has been voted at the Meeting.
If you attend the Meeting, you may revoke your prior proxy and vote your shares in person if you wish.
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November 22, 2004
Cantel Medical Corp.
150 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424
PROXY STATEMENT
Your proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors of Cantel Medical Corp. for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholderscommon stock beneficially owned by others to be held on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., eastern standard time, at The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York, New York, and at any and all adjournments or postponements thereof. forward to such beneficial owners.
This Proxy Statement and form of proxy are being mailed to stockholders on or about November 22, 2004.21, 2005. You should review this information together with our 2005 Annual Report to Stockholders, which accompanies this Proxy Statement.
AsIn order to ensure the presence of a quorum at the Annual Meeting, all stockholders are requested to sign and return promptly the enclosed proxy in the postage paid envelope provided for that purpose. The signing of the proxy will not prevent your attending the meeting and voting in person if you wish to do so.
Voting Rights and Outstanding Shares
Only holders of record of common stock at the close of business on November 15, 2004, the record date fixed for the determination of stockholders2005 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting, there were 9,776,786 outstanding sharesAnnual Meeting. Each holder of record of common stock which is the only outstanding class of voting securities of the Company. Each outstandingon such date will be entitled to one vote for each share of common stock is entitled to one voteheld on each matterall matters to be voted upon.upon at the Annual Meeting. At the close of business on November 15, 2005, Cantel had outstanding and entitled to vote 15,475,981 shares of common stock.
A quorum of stockholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. A quorum will be present if at least a majority of the outstanding shares are represented by votes at the meeting or by proxy. The inspector of election appointed for the Annual Meeting will tabulate all votes, and will separately tabulate affirmative and negative votes, abstentions and broker non-votes.
Properly executed proxies will be voted in accordance with the instructions indicated in such proxies. If no instructions are indicated, such proxies will be voted for the election of each of the threeten Board nominees for election as directors, and in favor of the other proposals described herein.
The Board of Directors does not intend to presentherein, and at the Meeting any matters other than those set forth in this Proxy Statement, nor does the Board know of anyproxy holder’s discretion on such other matters, whichif any, that may come before the Annual Meeting. However, if
In the event that a broker, nominee or other record holder of shares indicates on a proxy that it does not have discretionary authority to vote such shares on a particular matter (a “broker non-vote”), those shares will be counted towards a quorum, but will not be counted for any other matters are properly presented, itpurpose in determining whether a matter has been approved. As the affirmative vote of a plurality of votes cast is required for the intentionelection of directors, abstentions and “broker non-votes” will have no effect on the outcome of such election. As the affirmative vote of a majority of all the issued and outstanding shares of common stock is required for the adoption of Proposal 2, an abstention and a “broker non-vote” will have the same effect as a negative vote. As the affirmative vote of a majority of shares of common stock present in person or represented by proxy is necessary for the approval of Proposal 3, an abstention will have the same effect as a negative vote, but “broker non-votes” will have no effect on the outcome of the persons named in the enclosed proxy to vote it in accordance with their judgment.vote.
Revocability of Proxies
IT IS DESIRABLE THAT AS LARGE A PERCENTAGE AS POSSIBLE OF THE STOCKHOLDERS' INTERESTS BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING. THEREFORE, EVEN IF YOU INTEND TO BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, YOU ARE REQUESTED TO SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR STOCK WILL BE REPRESENTED. Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked at any time prior to its use at the Annual Meeting, by delivery to the Secretary of the CompanyCantel of a written notice of revocation, by submission of a later dated and properly executed proxy, or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting. Attendance at the Annual Meeting will not, in and of itself, constitute a revocation of a proxy.
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2004 will be entitled to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof.2
The Company's by-laws provide that stockholders holding a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at meetings of the stockholders. Shares represented in person or by proxy as to any matter will be counted toward the fulfillment of a quorum. The vote of a plurality of the votes cast in person or by proxy is necessary for the election of directors. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock present, in person or represented by proxy, and entitled to vote at the meeting is necessary for the approval of Proposals 2 and 3. Votes at the Annual Meeting will be tabulated by an independent inspector of election appointed by the Company or the Company's transfer agent.
Brokers holding shares for beneficial owners must vote those shares according to the specific instructions they receive from beneficial owners. If specific instructions are not received, brokers may vote those shares in their discretion, depending on the type of proposal involved. The Company believes that, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") rules applicable to such voting by brokers, brokers will have discretionary authority to vote with respect to any shares as to which no instructions are received from beneficial owners with respect to the election of directors and Proposal 3. Shares as to which brokers have not exercised such discretionary authority or received instructions from beneficial owners are considered "broker non-votes." Broker "non-votes" are not included in the tabulation of the voting results on the election of directors or issues requiring approval of the majority of the votes present and, therefore, do not have the effect of votes in opposition in such tabulations.
An abstention from voting on a matter or a Proxy instructing that a vote be withheld has the same effect as a vote against a matter since it is one less vote for approval.
As the affirmative vote of a plurality of votes cast is required for the election of directors, abstentions and "broker non-votes" will have no effect on the outcome of such election. As the affirmative vote of a majority of shares of common stock present in person or represented by proxy is required for the approval of Proposals 2 and 3, an abstention will have the same effect as a negative vote, but "broker non-votes" will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
PROPOSAL 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
General
The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws provide that the Board of Directors shall beis currently divided into three classes with three-year staggered terms. One class consists of four directors and two classes consist of three directors. However, on November 8, 2005, the Board amended our By-laws to eliminate the classification of the Board. As a result of the amendment, our entire Board of Directors will now be elected each class havingyear at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for a three yearone-year term. The Board is currently composedterm of nine members. Management has nominated Charles M. Diker, Alan J. Hirschfieldall ten current directors will continue until this Annual Meeting and Bruce Slovin for election as directors. Unless authorityeach director elected at this Annual Meeting will have a one-year term ending at the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The persons named in the enclosed proxy intend to vote the proxy for the election of management'seach of the ten nominees, isunless you indicate on the proxy card that your vote should be withheld each proxy received will be votedfrom any or all of the nominees. The Board has proposed the following nominees for the election of said nominees as directors, to serve untileach of whom is an incumbent director whose nomination was recommended by our Nominating and Governance Committee and approved by the 2007 Annual Meeting of StockholdersBoard: Robert L. Barbanell, Alan R. Batkin, Joseph M. Cohen, Charles M. Diker, Darwin C. Dornbush, Spencer Foreman, M.D., Alan J. Hirschfield, Elizabeth McCaughey, James P. Reilly and until his successor shallBruce Slovin.
Directors will be duly elected and qualified. Each of the nominees currently serves as a director of the Company, and has consented to be named a nominee in the Proxy Statement and to continue serving as a director if elected.
Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes present inproperly cast (in person or represented by proxy and entitled to voteproxy) at the meeting. Should any nominee become unable or unwilling to accept a nomination for election,Since there are ten nominees, this means that the persons named inwho receive the enclosed proxyten highest number of votes will vote forbe elected, even if he or she receives less than a majority of the election of such substitutevotes cast. Each nominee as the Board may propose.
Set forth below is biographical information for each person nominated and each person whose term of officeelected as a director will continue after the Annual Meeting. Sixin office until his or her successor has been elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation or retirement. Each person nominated has agreed to serve if elected. If for some reason any nominee is unable to serve, proxies will be voted in favor of the Company's nineremainder of those nominated and may be voted for substitute nominees, unless the Board chooses to reduce the number of directors are "independent," as defined in the applicable rules and regulations for companies tradedserving on the NYSE.Board.
Nominees for Election for a Three-Year Term
Expiring atSet forth below is information with respect to the 2007 Annual Meetingnominees.
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Robert L. Barbanell | | Robert L. Barbanell | | 75 | | President of Robert L. Barbanell Associates, Inc. | | 1994 |
Alan R. Batkin | | Alan R. Batkin | | 61 | | Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc. | | 2004 |
Joseph M. Cohen | | Joseph M. Cohen | | 68 | | Chairman of JM Cohen & Co., LLC | | 2000 |
| Charles M. Diker | | 69 | | Chairman of the Board of the Company and managing partner of Diker Management LLC | | 1985 | Charles M. Diker | | 70 | | Chairman of the Board of Cantel and managing partner of Diker Management LLC | | 1985 |
Darwin C. Dornbush, Esq. | | Darwin C. Dornbush, Esq. | | 75 | | Partner in the law firm of Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Weinstein, LLP | | 1963 |
Spencer Foreman, M.D. | | Spencer Foreman, M.D. | | 70 | | President of Montefiore Medical Center | | 2003 |
Alan J. Hirschfield |
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69 |
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Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company, private investor and consultant |
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1986 | Alan J. Hirschfield | | 70 | | Vice Chairman of the Board of Cantel, and private investor and consultant | | 1986 |
Elizabeth McCaughey | | Elizabeth McCaughey | | 57 | | Chairman of Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths | | 2005 |
James P. Reilly | | James P. Reilly | | 65 | | President and Chief Executive Officer of Cantel | | 1989 |
Bruce Slovin |
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President of 1 Eleven Associates, LLC |
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1986 | Bruce Slovin | | 69 | | President of 1 Eleven Associates, LLC | | 1986 |
Charles M. DikerRobert L. Barbanell has served as President of Robert L. Barbanell Associates, Inc., a financial consulting company, since July 1994. Mr. Barbanell is also a director of Pride International, Inc. (NYSE), an oil drilling contractor.
Alan R. Batkinhas served as Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc., a geopolitical consulting firm that advises multi-national companies, since May 1990. Mr. Batkin is also a director of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE), a toy and game company, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE), a company that operates oceangoing bulk cargo vessels, and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE), an oil and gas offshore drilling company. In addition, he is Chairman of the Board of the CompanyIQ Investment Advisors Fund Complex.
Joseph M. Cohen has served as Chairman of JM Cohen & Co., LLC, a family investment group, since February 2000.
Charles M. Diker has served as our Chairman of the Board since April 1986 and is currently managing partner of Diker Management LLC, a registered investment adviser. Mr. Diker is also a director of Loews Corporation (NYSE), a holding company whose subsidiaries include a property, casualty and life insurance company, a tobacco company, a hotel chain, an offshore oil and gas drilling company, and a watch company.
Darwin C. Dornbush has served as our Secretary since July 1990. He has been a partner in the law firm of Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Weinstein, LLP, which has been our outside general counsel for more than the past five years. Mr. Dornbush is also a director of Benihana, Inc. (NASDAQ), a company which operates Japanese restaurants and Levitt Corporation (NYSE), a commercial and residential property developer.
Dr. Spencer Foreman has served as President and CEO of Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, since 1986. He is a member and past Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Greater New York Hospital Association and the Board of Directors of the League of Voluntary Hospitals.
Alan J. Hirschfield has served as our Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company since January 1988. He is currentlySince February 2000 he has been a private investor and consultant. From July 1992 to February 2000, Mr. Hirschfield
served as Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Data Broadcasting Corp., a communication services and technology company. Mr. Hirschfield is also a director of Interactive Data Corp. (formerly Data Broadcasting Corp.) (NYSE), Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ), a national theater chain, Peregrine Systems, Inc. (OTC), a provider of asset and service management software solutions, and Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE), a holding company whose subsidiaries include telecommunications, healthcare services, banking, manufacturing, real estate activities, winery operations and property and casualty reinsurance.
Elizabeth McCaughey has served as the Chairman of the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths, which she founded, since 2004. Since 1999 she has served as a senior fellow or adjunct senior fellow at Hudson Institute, a policy research organization, where she focuses on the impact of medical innovation and scientific discovery on longevity, health care costs and the economy.
James P. Reilly has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since June 1989. Mr. Reilly is a certified public accountant.
Bruce Slovin has served as President of 1 Eleven Associates, LLC, a private investment firm, since January 2000. From 1985 until December 2000, Mr. Slovin was the President and a director of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. and Revlon Group, Inc., privately held industrial holding companies. Mr. Slovin is a director of M&F Worldwide Corp. (NYSE), a manufacturer of licorice extract and flavorings and Sentigen Holding Corp. (NASDAQ), a biomedical research company.
The Board Recommends a Vote "For" The Nominees Listed Herein
Directors Continuing in Office Until the 2005 Annual Meeting
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| James P. Reilly | | 64 | | President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company | | 1989 |
Robert L. Barbanell |
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President of Robert L. Barbanell Associates, Inc. |
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Joseph M. Cohen |
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Chairman of JM Cohen & Co., L.L.C. |
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James P. Reilly has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 1989. Mr. Reilly is a certified public accountant.
Robert L. Barbanell has served as President of Robert L. Barbanell Associates, Inc., a financial consulting company, since July 1994. Mr. Barbanell is also a director of Pride International, Inc. (NYSE), an oil drilling contractor.
Joseph M. Cohen has served as Chairman of JM Cohen & Co., L.L.C., a family investment group, since February 2000. From July 1998 until February 2000, Mr. Cohen was Chairman of SG Cowen Securities Corp., a securities firm.
Directors Continuing in Office Until the 2006 Annual Meeting
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| Darwin C. Dornbush, Esq | | 74 | | Partner in the law firm of Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Weinstein, LLP | | 1963 |
Spencer Foreman, M.D |
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President of Montefiore Medical Center |
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Alan R. Batkin |
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Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc. |
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Darwin C. Dornbush has served as Secretary of the Company since July 1990. He has been a partner in the law firm of Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Weinstein, LLP, which has been general counsel to the Company for more than the past five years. Mr. Dornbush is also a director of Benihana, Inc. (NASDAQ), a company which operates Japanese restaurants and Levitt Corporation (NYSE) a commercial and residential property developer.
Dr. Spencer Foreman has served as president of Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, since 1986. He is a member and past chairman of the Board of Governors of the Greater New York Hospital Association and the Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR the election of the League of Voluntary Hospitals. Dr. Foreman also servesthese nominees as chairman of the board of Biomedical Research Alliance of New York.directors.
STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alan R. Batkin has served as Vice Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc., a geopolitical consulting firm which advises multi-national companies, since May 1990. Mr. Batkin is also a director of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE), a toy and game design, manufacturing and distribution company, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE), a company that operates oceangoing bulk cargo vessels, and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE), an oil and gas offshore drilling company.
Corporate Governance Policy
The Company seeksWe seek to follow best practices in corporate governance in a manner that is in the best interests of itsour business and stockholders. The Company's current corporate governance principles, including the Corporate Governance Guidelines and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics,We are available on the Company's website under the "Cantel Medical Corp. Corporate Governance" link atwww.cantelmedical.com. The Company is in compliance with the corporate governance requirements imposed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")SEC and the NYSE. The CompanyWe will continue to review itsour policies and practices to meet ongoing developments in this area.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available on our website under the “Investor Relations-Corporate Governance” link at www.cantelmedical.com or (free of charge) by sending a written request to Cantel Medical Corp., 150 Clove Road, 9th Floor, Little Falls, NJ 07424, Attn: Assistant Secretary. Aspects of the Company'sour corporate governance principles are discussed throughout this Proxy Statement.
Board Meetings; CommitteesMeetings and Attendance of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company held fivefour regular meetings and two special meetings during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004. No incumbent director attended fewer than 75%2005. During fiscal 2005, each of the aggregateincumbent directors attended 75% or more of (i) the total number of meetings of the Board (held duringand the period forrespective committees on which he has been a director) and (ii)served. Directors are required to make every reasonable effort to attend the total numberAnnual Meeting of meetings held by all committeesStockholders. Four members of the Board on which he served (during the period that he served).attended our 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
A majority of the directors of theDirector Independence
The Board must meet the criteria for independence as established by the Board in accordance with the NYSE rules. The NYSE rules provide that a director will not qualify as independent unless the Boardhas affirmatively determinesdetermined that the director hasfollowing seven directors have no material relationship with us and are independent within the Company. As permitted by the NYSE rules, the Board has adopted, upon the recommendationmeaning of Rule 10A-3 of the NominatingSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Governance Committee, a set of categorical standards to form the basis for the Board's independence determinations. These Categorical Standards for Director Independence are included as Annex A to this proxy statement and are also contained in the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines which may also be found on the Company's website under the "Cantel Medical Corp. Corporate Governance" link atwww.cantelmedical.com. The Board of Directors has determined that each of the following directors is "independent" within the NYSE definition of "independence"“independence”: Robert L. Barbanell, Alan R. Batkin, Joseph M. Cohen, Spencer Foreman, M.D., Alan J. Hirschfield, Elizabeth McCaughey and Bruce Slovin. To assist in making the independence determination, the Board has adopted categorical standards for Director Independence as part of our Corporate Governance Guidelines. These standards, a copy of which is attached to this Proxy Statement as Annex A, satisfy the NYSE independence requirements. Independent directors receive no compensation from us for service on the Board or the Committees other than directors’ fees and non-discretionary grants under our 1998 Directors’ Stock Option Plan.
Meetings of Non-Management Directors; Presiding Director
Under the Company'sour Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee is required to schedule regular executive sessions where non-management directors meet at regularly scheduled meetings, without any employee directors or members of management participation. Ifpresent. During fiscal year 2005, the non-management directors include any non-independent directors, the independent directors are required to schedule a meeting in executive session at least once annually. Theheld one such meeting. Currently, Alan R. Batkin, who was selected by our non-management directors annually selectto serve a one-year term as the presiding independent director, is the chairperson for all non-management director to preside at each executive session. Only a non-management director who is also independent undermeetings.
Communications with Directors; Hotline
You may contact the NYSE Rules will preside at an executive session of the independent directors.
Theentire Board of Directors, has approvedany Committee, the non-management directors as a policy for stockholder communications whereby stockholders may contactgroup, the Board of Directorspresiding independent director or any Committee orother individual director though a link under "Investor Relations" on the Company's websiteby calling our toll-free Hotline atwww.cantelmedical.com. The link will direct the stockholder to an 1-800-826-6762. An outside vendor collects all reports or an employee of the Companycomplaints and delivers them to our General Counsel, who will be responsible for processing the correspondence. The outside vendor or Company employee will forward appropriate stockholder communicationsforwards them to the Company's Audit Committee who will then distribute the correspondence toand/or the appropriate director or group of directors. StockholdersYou are also welcome to communicate directly with the Board of Directors at itsour Annual Meeting of Stockholders. AsAdditional information regarding the Hotline can be found through a matter of policy, members of the Board of Directors are requested to make every reasonable effort to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Six Directors attended the Company's 2003 Annual Stockholders Meeting.link under “Investor Relations-Corporate Governance” on our website at www.cantelmedical.com.
Committees
The Board of Directors has three standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation and Stock Option Committee (the "Compensation Committee"“Compensation Committee”) and the Nominating and Governance Committee.Committee (“Nominating Committee”). All of the members of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee are independent directors within the definition in the NYSE listing standards.standards and Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act. Each of the Committees has the authority to retain independent advisors and consultants, with all fees and expenses to be paid by the Company.us. The Board-approved charters of each of the Board committeesCommittees are available on the Company'sour website under the "Cantel“Investor Relations-Corporate Governance” link at www.cantelmedical.com or (free of charge) by sending a written request to Cantel Medical Corp. Corporate Governance" link atwww.cantelmedical.com. In addition, copies of the charters will be provided free of charge upon written request addressed to the, 150 Clove Road, 9th Floor, Little Falls, NJ 07424, Attn: Assistant Secretary of the Company at the Company's principal executive offices.Secretary.
Audit Committee.The Company has an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors consistingis composed of Messrs. Barbanell (Chairman), Batkin and Slovin, all of whom have been determined by the Board of Directors to be independent, within the meaning of Securities Exchange Act Rule 10A-3 and the NYSE listing standards.Slovin. All of the Audit Committee members are financially literate, and at least one member has accounting and financial management expertise. The Board has determined that Mr. Barbanell qualifies as an "audit“audit committee financial expert"expert” for purposes of the SEC'sSEC’s rules.
The Audit Committee performs the following functions: (1) assisting the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to (a) the integrity of the Company'sour financial statements, (b) the Company'sour compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (c) the independent registered public accounting firm'sfirm’s qualifications and independence, and (d) the performance of the Company'sour internal audit function and independent registered public accounting firm and (2) preparing a report in accordance with the rules of the SEC to be included in the Company'sour annual proxy statement.
The Audit Committee held six meetings during fiscal 2004,2005, of which three were meetings held prior to the filing of the Company'sour Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the purpose of reviewing such reports. Only the Committee Chairman is required to attend (although the other members of the Committee may attend) meetings in connection with the review of the Company'sour Quarterly Reports pursuant to the Audit Committee Charter.
Compensation Committee.The Company has a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors consistingis composed of Messrs. Hirschfield (Chairman), Cohen and Dr. Foreman. The Compensation Committee performs the following functions: (1) discharging the Board'sBoard’s responsibilities relating to compensation of the Company'sour executive officers; (2) producing an annual report on executive compensation for inclusion in the Company'sour proxy statement in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; and (3) administering the Company'sour stock option plans in accordance with the terms of such plans.
The Compensation Committee did not hold anyheld two formal meetings during fiscal 2004; however,2005. In addition, it had several informal telephonic meetings regarding the compensation of the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.our executive officers.
Nominating and Governance Committee.The Company has a Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors consistingis composed of Messrs. Slovin (Chairman), Barbanell and Cohen. The Committee performs the following functions: (1) identifying individuals qualified to become Board members consistent with criteria approved by the Board and recommending that the Board select the director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders; (2) developing and recommending to the Board the Corporate Governance Guidelines applicable to the Company;Guidelines; and (3) overseeing evaluation of the Board and management.
The Nominating and Governance Committee was formed in October 2003 and held one meeting during fiscal 2004.2005.
The Nominating and Governance Committee has established a process for identifying and evaluating nominees for director. Although the Committee will consider nominees recommended by stockholders, the Committee believes that the process it utilizes to identify and evaluate nominees for director is designed to produce nominees that possess the educational, professional, business and personal attributes that are best suited to further the Company'sour purposes. The Board of Directors does not believe that it is necessary for the Company to have a policy regarding the consideration of candidates recommended by stockholders as anyAny interested person may make such recommendations and allrecommend a nominee by submitting the nomination, together with appropriate biographical information, to the Nominating Committee, c/o Cantel Medical
Corp., 150 Clove Road, 9th Floor, Little Falls, NJ 07424, Attn: Assistant Secretary. All recommended candidates will be considered using the criteria set forth in the Company'sour Corporate Governance Guidelines.
The Nominating Committee will consider, among other things, the following factors to evaluate recommended nominees: the Board'sBoard’s current composition, including expertise, diversity, balance of management and non-management directors, independence and other qualifications required or recommended by applicable laws, rules and regulations (including NYSE requirements) and Companycompany policies or procedures. The Committee will also consider the general qualifications of potential nominees, including, but not limited to personal integrity; loyalty to the CompanyCantel and concern for itsour success and welfare; experience at strategy/policy setting level; high-level leadership experience in business or administrative activity; breadth of knowledge about issues affecting the Company;Cantel; an ability to work effectively with others; sufficient time to devote to the Company;us; and freedom from conflicts of interest.interests.
Director Compensation
During fiscal 2004, Directors who were not officers of the Company wereSince February 1, 2005, directors other than Messrs. Diker and Reilly are paid a $10,000 annual fee of $20,000 per year and $1,000 per Board meeting attended ($2,000 for meetings longer than a half-day), plus expenses. The $10,000 annual fee was increased to $12,500reimbursement for fiscal 2005.expenses. In addition, Directors who served as the chairPresiding Director is paid a fee of $5,000, and the Chairmen of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating Committee are paid annual fees of $15,000, $6,000 and Governance Committee were paid $1,000 per meeting attended, and the other Directors who served on the committees were paid $750 per meeting attended. The Chairman$3,000, respectively. Each member of the Audit Committee is paid an additional director's fee$1,000 for each meeting attended and each member of $10,000 per year. Thethe other committees is paid $750 for each meeting attended. Our 1998 Directors'Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the "Directors' Plan") provides for an automatic grant of options to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock to persons who first become non-employee directorsa director of the Company. The options are exercisable in three equal annual installments commencing on the date of the grant. The Directors'Cantel. Such Plan further provides for the automatic grant to each of the Company'sour directors of an option to purchase 1,500 shares of common stock on the last business day of the Company'sour fiscal year. In addition, an option to purchase 750 shares of common stock is granted automatically on the last business day of each fiscal quarter to each non-employee director provided that the director attended any regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, if any, held during such quarter.
PROPOSAL 2
APPROVAL
AMENDMENT OF AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
TO THE
1997 EMPLOYEEINCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK OPTION PLAN
In October 1997, the Company adopted the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan (the "Employee Plan") under which the Company may, from time to time, issue options exercisable for shares of common stock. As amended, the Employee Plan authorizes the grant of options to purchase 2,000,000 shares. The Board of Directors has adopted a resolution declaring it advisable and in the best interests of Cantel and the stockholders to amend our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate”) to increase the authorized number of shares of our common stock, par value $.10 per share, from 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 shares.
The Certificate presently authorizes 20,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 15,475,981 shares were issued and outstanding as of November 15, 2005, the record date for the Annual Meeting; and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, one dollar ($1.00) par value, none of which is presently issued and outstanding. As of November 15, 2005, 445,588 shares of common stock were held by us as treasury shares. Additionally, as of that date an amendmentaggregate of 3,331,029 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options granted or available for grant under our various stock option plans or under stock options individually granted by the Board. As a result of such reservation requirement, if we desire to issue common equity for stock splits or acquisitions or to obtain funds through an offering or for any other purpose, we are currently limited to the Employee Planissuance of 747,402 shares of common stock.
The Board considers it desirable to have available for issuance sufficient authorized shares of common stock to enable us to act without delay of seeking shareholder approval if favorable opportunities arise to raise additional equity capital or to acquire companies or products by the issuance of shares of common stock and otherwise to be in a position to take various steps requiring the issuance of additional shares of
common stock (including stock splits or stock dividends) that in the judgment of the Board are in our best interests. The shares will also be available for issuance under current and future employee equity compensation plans. Other than issuances upon exercise of outstanding stock options and future option grants under our stock option plans, we have no current plans, arrangements or understandings regarding the issuance of any additional shares of common stock for which authorization is sought and there are no negotiations pending with respect to the issuance thereof for any purpose.
Additional shares of common stock authorized pursuant to this proposal would be identical in all respects to the common stock now authorized. While authorization of the additional shares will not currently dilute the proportionate voting power or other rights of existing stockholders, future issuances of common stock could reduce the proportionate ownership of existing holders of common stock, and, depending on the price at which such shares are issued, may be dilutive to the existing stockholders.
Common stock (including the additional shares of common stock authorized pursuant to this proposal) and preferred stock may be issued from time to time upon authorization of the Board, without further approval by the stockholders, unless otherwise required by applicable law, and for the consideration that the Board may determine is appropriate and as may be permitted by applicable law.
As provided for by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Board has directed that the proposed amendment to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock reserved for issuancebe submitted to 2,500,000 shares. Adoptiona vote of suchthe stockholders. Approval of the proposed amendment requires stockholder approval. A copythe affirmative vote of a majority of the Employee Plan,votes entitled to be cast by the holders of common stock.
Although an increase in the authorized shares of our capital stock could, under certain circumstances, also be construed as amendedhaving an anti-takeover effect (for example, by permitting easier dilution of the stock ownership of a person seeking to include thiseffect a change in the composition of the Board or contemplating a tender offer or other transaction resulting in our acquisition by another company), the proposed increase is not in response to any effort by any person or group to accumulate our stock or to obtain control of Cantel by any means. In addition, the proposal is attached hereto as Annex B.
The Employee Plan is administered in all respectsnot part of any current plan by the Company's Compensation Committee. Board to recommend or implement a series of anti-takeover measures or any other corporate transactions.
The Compensation Committee may determineproposed amendment to the employeesCertificate would amend Article Fourth of the Certificate by striking out the first sentence of Article FOURTH, up to whom options are to be grantedthe colon, as it now exists and inserting in lieu and instead thereof the following:
“FOURTH: The total number of shares subject to each option. Under the terms of the Employee Plan, all employees of the Company or subsidiaries of the Company are eligible for option grants. Options under the Employee Plan are granted to recruit and retain qualified personnel, as an incentive for future performance, and to reward past performance.
The Employee Plan permits the grant of options that qualify as incentive stock options ("ISOs") within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), as well as the grant of non-ISOs. The option exercise price of options granted under the Employee Plan is fixed by the Compensation Committee but, in the case of ISOs, must be no less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares of common stock subject to the option at the time of grant, except that in the case of an employee who possesses more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is Thirty-One Million (31,000,000), of which Thirty Million (30,000,000) shall be shares of Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, and One Million (1,000,000) shall be shares of Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, and the Companyvoting powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or its subsidiaries (a "10% Holder"), the exercise price for ISOs must be no less than 110% of said fair market value. Options may be exercisedother special qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof are as follows:”
If approved by the payment in full in cash or by tendering shares of the Company's common stock having a fair market value, as determined by the Compensation Committee, equal to the option exercise price. Options granted under the Employee Plan may not be exercised more than ten years after the date of grant, five years in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Holder.
As of November 15, 2004, options to purchase 1,005,061 shares were outstanding under the Employee Plan and 389,673 shares are available for future grants. Therequisite number of shares, the amendment to our Certificate will become effective upon filing the Certificate of Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State, which is subjectexpected to adjustment on account of stock splits, stock dividends and other dilutive changes in the common stock. Shares of common stock covered by unexercised stock options that expire, terminate, or are cancelled are available for option grant under the Employee Plan.
All awards under the Employee Plan will be granted at the discretion of the Company's Compensation Committee, and, accordingly, are not yet determinable. Information concerning stock option grants to the Company's executive officers under the Employee Plan is set forth under "Stock Options" beginning on page 17 of this Proxy Statement.
The principal U.S federal income tax consequences of the granting of options will be as follows:
(a) ISO's: The Employee Plan provides that the aggregate fair market value (determined at the time of option grant) of stock with respect to which ISOs become exercisable by the optionee for the first time in any calendar year under all of the stock option plans of the Company or any of its subsidiaries cannot exceed $100,000. ISO tax treatment is denied by the Code to any options in excess of such dollar limits.
The granting of an ISO results in no federal income tax consequences to the optionee. No income is recognized by the optionee upon the exercise of an ISO. However, for purposes of the alternative minimum tax only, the amount by which the fair market value of the option shares at the time of ISO exercise exceeds the option exercise price (the "Option Spread") will be an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax and thus the Option Spread may be subject to the alternative minimum tax unless the shares are disposed of in a Disqualifying Disposition (as defined below) in the year of exercise. If the optionee is subject to the alternative minimum tax in the year of the option exercise, the shares purchased upon the exercise of the ISO will generally have a tax basis equal to their fair market value at the time of ISO exercise only for purposes of computing gain or loss on a subsequent disposition of the option shares under the alternative minimum tax. If instead the optionee is subject to the regular tax in the year of the disposition of his or her option shares, the shares purchased upon the exercise of an ISO will have a tax basis (for purposes of calculating gain or loss on such disposition under the regular tax) equal to their ISO exercise price. Each optionee should consult his or her tax advisor as to the application of the alternative minimum tax to the exercise of ISOs and the disposition of shares acquired thereby.
The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") recently announced that it will not apply income tax withholding obligations on the employer or assess FICA or FUTA taxes (on either the employee or the employer) with respect to the Option Spread upon the exercise of an ISO until at least two years after final regulations with respect thereto have been issued by the IRS.
If the shares purchased upon the exercise of an ISO are disposed of by the optionee (other than by transfer to his or her estate, executor, administrator or heir by reason of his or her death) neither (a) within the two-year periodoccur promptly following the grant of the option nor (b) within the one-year period following the issuance of the shares to the optionee, then upon such disposition, any excess of the sale price of the shares over the option exercise price will constitute capital gain to the optionee. If the optionee disposes of the shares within such two-year period or one-year period (other than by transfer to his or her estate, executor, administrator or heir by reason of his or her death) (a "Disqualifying Disposition"), the optionee will generally recognize in the year of the disposition (i) ordinary income to the extent of the difference between the exercise price and the lesser of (a) the fair market value of the shares on the date the ISO is exercised, or (b) the amount realized on the disposition of the shares, and (ii) short term capital gain to the extent of any excess of the amount realized on the disposition over the fair market value of the shares on the date the ISO is exercised.Annual Meeting.
If the optionee pays the option exercise price by surrendering to the Company shares of its stock, the optionee will generally not recognize any gain or loss with respect to the surrender of such shares to the Company. (But see the discussion above relating to the alternative minimum tax and the discussion below relating to surrendered shares that were acquired upon the exercise of an ISO.) The optionee will have the following tax basis in the shares acquired on the exercise of the ISO: as to the number of shares acquired that equals the number of shares surrendered, the optionee's tax basis will be equal to the tax basis of the shares surrendered and the optionee will have a carryover holding period for purposes of determining any gain or loss on a sale of those shares; as to the balance of the shares received on the option exercise, the optionee will have a tax basis equal to the cash, if any, paid by him to the Company upon the exercise of the option and a holding period (for purposes of determining gain or loss on a sale of those shares) that begins on the date of option exercise. As to all of the shares acquired on the exercise of the option, a new two-year period and one-year period (referred to above) will be determined based on the date of option exercise.
However, if the surrendered shares were themselves acquired by the optionee upon the exercise of an ISO and the surrender of such shares occurs within the two-year period or one-year period referred to above, the optionee will generally recognize ordinary income in the year of the surrender to the extent that the fair market value of the surrendered shares on the date they were acquired exceeds the optionee's tax basis with respect to such shares. At the present time, the IRS has proposed that the
Company will have no income tax withholding obligation with respect to this income but may have an obligation to report this income on a periodic filing to the IRS. The optionee will have the following tax basis in the shares acquired on the exercise of the ISO: as to the number of shares acquired that equals the number of shares surrendered, the optionee's tax basis will be equal to the tax basis of the shares surrendered and the optionee will have a carryover holding period for purposes of determining any gain or loss on a sale of those shares; as to the balance of the shares received on the option exercise, the optionee will have a tax basis equal to the cash (if any) paid by him to the Company upon the exercise of the option plus any compensation income reported by him with respect to the Disqualifying Disposition, and a holding period (for purposes of determining gain or loss on a sale of those shares) that begins on the date of option exercise. As to all of the shares acquired on the exercise of the option, a new two-year period and one-year period (referred to above) will be determined based on the date of option exercise.
In general, the federal income tax consequences to the Company of the grant and exercise of ISOs under the Employee Plan and the sale of shares purchased on the exercise of ISOs are as follows: The grant of an ISO results in no federal income tax consequences to the Company. But see the discussion above relating to income tax withholding and FICA and FUTA taxes with respect to the Option Spread upon the exercise of an ISO. In any year in which the optionee recognizes ordinary income (as a result of a Disqualifying Disposition of the shares), the Company is entitled to a corresponding income tax deduction, assuming such compensation to the optionee is reasonable in amount and any required withholding and reporting obligations are satisfied by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Section 162(m) of the Code limits the tax deduction which the Company may take for otherwise deductible compensation payable to certain executive officers of the Company to the extent that compensation paid to such an officer for any year exceeds $1 million, unless such compensation is performance-based, is approved by the Company's stockholders and meets certain other criteria. Although the Company intends that the Employee Plan will satisfy the requirements that option grants thereunder be considered performance-based for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, there can be no assurance such awards will satisfy such requirements.
(b) Non-ISO's: There is no limit on the aggregate fair market value of stock covered by options that do not qualify as ISO's that may be granted to an individual in any year or on the aggregate fair market value of non-ISO's that first become exercisable in any year. Generally, no taxable income will be recognized by the optionee and no income tax deduction will be allowed to the Company upon the grant of a non-ISO. Upon the exercise of a non-ISO, the optionee will realize an amount of ordinary income equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares at the time of exercise over the option exercise price (even though the optionee will have received no cash), and the Company will be entitled to an income tax deduction in the same amount, subject to the reasonableness of the compensation and the fulfillment by the Company of any required reporting and withholding obligations, and subject further to the limitations of Section 162(m) of the Code (which are described above). Any difference between (i) the greater of (a) the fair market value of the shares at the time of option exercise, or (b) the option exercise price, and (ii) amount realized by the optionee on the disposition of the shares will be taxable as capital gain or loss (short-term or long-term, as the case may be).
With respect to employees of the Company, the Company will be obligated to withhold income taxes and the employee's share of FICA taxes, and to pay the employer's share of such taxes, at the time of the exercise of a non-ISO.
(c) The Employee Plan is not a "qualified" stock bonus, pension or profit-sharing plan within the meaning of Section 401 of the Code.
The principal state, local and foreign income tax consequences of the issuance and exercise of options, and subsequent stock dispositions, are discussed below:
State, local and foreign income tax consequences may, depending on the jurisdiction, differ from the federal income tax consequences of the granting and exercise of an option and any later sale by the optionee of his or her option stock. There may also be, again depending on the jurisdiction, transfer or other taxes imposed in connection with a disposition, by sale, bequest or otherwise, of option stock. Optionees should consult their personal tax advisors with respect to the specific state, local, foreign and other tax consequences to them of option grants, option exercises and stock dispositions.
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that adoption of the amendment to the Employee Plan is in the best interests of the Company in that it will aid the Company in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel. Options granted under the Employee Plan enable the Company to provide an incentive to Employees for future performance of employees and to reward employees for past performance. In addition, the Employee Plan makes it possible to offer the Company's employees an opportunity to acquire stock of the Company and thereby increase their proprietary interest in the Company's success.
The Board Recommendsunanimously recommends a Votevote in Favor of Proposal 2
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PROPOSAL 3
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Audit Committee has selected Ernst & Young LLP as the Company'sour independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 20052006 and has further directed that management submit the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm for ratification by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting. The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP, as discussed in the section entitled "Independent“Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm"Firm” below and disclosed elsewhere in this proxy statement, is compatible with Ernst & Young maintaining their independence. Ernst & Young LLP has audited the Company'sour financial statements for the past fifteensixteen years. A representative of Ernst & Young LLP is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if he so desires, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
Stockholder ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company'sour independent registered public accounting firm is not required by the Company's by-lawsour By-laws or otherwise; however, the Board is submitting the selection of Ernst & Young LLP to the stockholders for ratification as a matter of good corporate practice. If the stockholders fail to ratify the selection, the Audit Committee will reconsider whether or not to retain that firm. Even if the selection is ratified, the Audit Committee in its discretion may direct the appointment of a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if it determines that such a change would be in theour or our stockholders’ best interests of the Company and its stockholders.interests.
The Board Recommendsof Directors unanimously recommends a Votevote in Favor of Proposal 3
TRANSACTION OF OTHER BUSINESS
The Board knows of no other matters that will be presented for consideration at the Annual Meeting. If any other matters are properly brought before the Annual Meeting, it is the intention of the persons named in the accompanying proxy to vote on such matters in accordance with their best judgment.
OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
The following table sets forth stock ownership information as of November 15, 20042005 concerning (i) each directorof our directors and persons nominated to become directors, of the Company, (ii) each person (including any "group"“group” as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)Act) who is known by the Companyus to beneficially own more than five (5%) percent of the outstanding shares of the Company'sour common stock, (iii) the Chief Executive Officer and the other executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table below, and (iv) the Company'sour executive officers and directors as a group:
| |
| | Shares Beneficially Owned(1)
| | | | | | Shares Beneficially Owned(1) | |
|---|
Name and Address
of Beneficial Owners
| | Position with the Company
| | Number
| | Percent of Total
| | | | | Position with Cantel | | Number | | Percent of
Total | |
|---|
Charles M. Diker
150 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424 | | Chairman of the Board and Director | | 1,428,799 | (2) | 14.3 | % | Charles M. Diker
150 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424 | | Chairman of the Board and Director | | | 2,119,020 | (2) | | | 13.3 | % | |
Alan J. Hirschfield |
|
Vice Chairman of the Board and Director |
|
244,499 |
(3) |
2.5 |
% | Alan J. Hirschfield | | Vice Chairman of the Board and Director | | | 309,598 | (3) | | | 2.0 | % | |
Robert L. Barbanell |
|
Director |
|
72,903 |
(4) |
* |
| Robert L. Barbanell | | Director | | | 89,855 | (4) | | | * | | |
Alan R. Batkin |
|
Director |
|
14,750 |
(5) |
* |
| Alan R. Batkin | | Director | | | 33,750 | (5) | | | * | | |
Joseph M. Cohen |
|
Director |
|
52,250 |
(6) |
* |
| Joseph M. Cohen | | Director | | | 61,125 | (6) | | | * | | |
Darwin C. Dornbush, Esq. |
|
Secretary and Director |
|
36,750 |
(7) |
* |
| Darwin C. Dornbush, Esq. | | Secretary and Director | | | 60,375 | (7) | | | * | | |
Spencer Foreman, M.D. |
|
Director |
|
13,000 |
(8) |
* |
| Spencer Foreman, M.D. | | Director | | | 30,375 | (8) | | | * | | |
Elizabeth McCaughey | | Elizabeth McCaughey | | Director | | | 5,750 | (9) | | | * | | |
James P. Reilly |
|
President and CEO and Director |
|
387,759 |
(9) |
3.9 |
% | James P. Reilly | | President and CEO and Director | | | 623,887 | (10) | | | 3.9 | % | |
Bruce Slovin |
|
Director |
|
231,250 |
(10) |
2.4 |
% | Bruce Slovin | | Director | | | 277,225 | (11) | | | 1.8 | % | |
Seth R. Segel |
|
Senior Vice President - Corporate Development |
|
16,667 |
(11) |
* |
| |
Andrew A. Krakauer | | Andrew A. Krakauer | | Executive Vice President and COO | | | 75,000 | (12) | | | * | | |
Craig A. Sheldon |
|
Senior Vice President and CFO |
|
31,567 |
(12) |
* |
| Craig A. Sheldon | | Senior Vice President and CFO | | | 120,462 | (13) | | | * | | |
Roy K. Malkin |
|
President and CEO of Minntech Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company |
|
32,500 |
(13) |
* |
| Roy K. Malkin | | President and CEO of Minntech Corporation, a subsidiary of Cantel | | | 158,475 | (14) | | | * | | |
William J. Vella |
|
President and CEO of Carsen Group Inc., a subsidiary of the Company |
|
25,578 |
(14) |
* |
| William J. Vella | | President and CEO of Carsen Group Inc., a subsidiary of Cantel | | | 90,000 | (15) | | | * | | |
All officers and directors as a group of 15 persons |
|
|
|
2,590,772 |
(15) |
24.6 |
% | |
FMR Corp.
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109 | | FMR Corp.
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109 | | 5% Stockholder | | | 1,144,450 | (16) | | | 7.4 | % | |
All officers and directors as a group of 18 persons | | All officers and directors as a group of 18 persons | | | | | 4,353,427 | (17) | | | 25.2 | % | |
|
*Represents beneficial ownership of less than one percent (1%).
(1)
Unless otherwise noted, the Company believeswe believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them. A person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of securities that can be acquired by such person within 60 days from November 15, 20042005 upon the exercise of options. Each beneficial owner'sowner’s percentage ownership is determined by assuming that options that are held by such person (but not those held by any other person) and which are exercisable within 60 days from November 15, 20042005 have been exercised.
(2)
Includes 237,750429,375 shares which Mr. Diker may acquire pursuant to stock options. Does not include an aggregate of 910,2241,291,944 shares owned by (i) Mr. Diker'sDiker’s wife, (ii) certain trusts for the benefit of
Mr. Diker'sDiker’s children, (iii) accounts for his grandchildren over which Mr. Diker exercises investment
discretion, (iv) certain other accounts over which Mr. Diker exercises investment discretion, (v) the DicoGroup, Inc., a corporation of which Mr. Diker serves as Chairman of the Board, and (vi) a non-profit corporation of which Mr. Diker and his wife are the principal officers and directors; Mr. Diker disclaims beneficial ownership as to all of the foregoing 910,2241,291,944 shares.
(3)
- Includes
34,50046,875 shares which Mr. Hirschfield may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(4)
- Includes
33,75042,375 shares which Mr. Barbanell may acquire pursuant to stock options. Does not include 3,750 shares owned by Mr. Barbanell'sBarbanell’s wife as to which Mr. Barbanell disclaims beneficial ownership.
(5)
- Includes
12,25030,000 shares which Mr. Batkin may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(6)
- Includes
30,75028,875 shares which Mr. Cohen may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(7)
- Includes
33,75037,875 shares which Mr. Dornbush may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(8)
- Consists of
13,00030,375 shares which Dr. Foreman may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(9)
- Consists of 5,750 shares which Ms. McCaughey may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(10) Includes 246,084471,875 shares which Mr. Reilly may acquire pursuant to stock options. Does not include 130,672196,008 shares owned by Mr. Reilly'sReilly’s wife as to which Mr. Reilly disclaims beneficial ownership.
(10)(11) Includes 40,50055,875 shares which Mr. Slovin may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(11)(12) Consists of 16,66775,000 shares which Mr. SegelKrakauer may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(12)(13) Includes 24,188109,762 shares which Mr. Sheldon may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(13)Includes 30,000(14) Consists of 158,475 shares which Mr. Malkin may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(14)Includes 17,500(15) Consists of 90,000 shares which Mr. Vella may acquire pursuant to stock options.
(15)(16) Based upon information as of June 30, 2005 set forth in a 13F Holdings Report filed by the beneficial owner with the SEC.
(17) Includes 773,1891,821,301 shares which may be acquired pursuant to stock options.
Executive Officers of the CompanyCantel
| Name | Name
| | |
|
| Age
| | |
| Position with the Company
|
|---|
Charles M. Diker |
|
6970 |
|
Chairman of the Board |
James P. Reilly |
|
6465 |
|
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Andrew A. Krakauer |
|
4950 |
|
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
Seth R. SegelEric W. Nodiff |
|
3548 |
|
Senior Vice President - Corporate Developmentand General Counsel |
Seth R. Segel | | 36 | | Senior Vice President—Corporate Development |
Craig A. Sheldon |
|
4243 |
|
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Steven C. Anaya |
|
3435 |
|
Vice President and Controller |
Roy K. Malkin |
|
5859 |
|
President and CEO of Minntech |
Richard Allen Orofino | | 66 | | President and CEO of Crosstex International, Inc., a subsidiary of Cantel |
William J. Vella |
|
4849 |
|
President and CEO of Carsen Group |
See "Business“Business Experience of Directors"Directors” above for biographical data with respect to Messrs. Diker and Reilly.
Mr. Krakauer has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since August 2004. From 1998 to February 2004, he served as President of the Ohmeda Medical Division of Instrumentarium / GE Healthcare. Prior thereto, Mr. Krakauer served Ohmeda as President of the Specialty Products Division and Business Development from 1994 through 1998.
Mr. Nodiff has served as our Senior Vice President and General Counsel since January 1, 2005. For more than five years prior thereto he served as a partner of Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Weinstein, LLP, a law firm that served as our outside general counsel.
Mr. Segel has served as our Senior Vice President—Corporate Development of the Company since November 2002. From May 1999 through October 2002, he served in various management positions at Jupiter Media Metrix, Inc. (NASDAQ), a provider of global market research.
Mr. Sheldon has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since November 2002. From November 2001 through October 2002 he served as our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.Officer. From November 1994 until October 2001 Mr. Sheldon served as our Vice President and Controller of the Company.Controller. Mr. Sheldon is a certified public accountant.
Mr. Anaya, who has been employed by the Companyus since March 2002, has served as Vice President since November 2003 and Controller since November 2002. Prior thereto, he served as our Assistant Controller of the Company.Controller. From April 1999 through October 2001, Mr. Anaya was employed by Great Universal Inc., most recently as Corporate Controller. Great Universal Inc. is a holding company for numerous companies located in the United States and Europe primarily in the telecommunications and computer industries. Mr. Anaya is a certified public accountant.
Mr. Malkin has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Minntech since September 2001 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of MediVators,Medivators, Inc. (former subsidiary of the CompanyCantel that merged into Minntech) since June 1999.
Mr. Orofino, a former shareholder of Crosstex, has served as President of Crosstex since 2000 and in other executive capacities at Crosstex since 1968.
Mr. Vella has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Carsen Group Inc. since October 2001, as President and Chief Operating Officer of Carsen Group from December 1996 until October 2001, as Executive Vice President of Carsen Group from January 1995 until November 1996, and prior thereto in various sales and sales management positions at Carsen Group since October 1981.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED INFORMATION
Summary of Cash and Certain Other Compensation
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2005, 2004 2003 and 2002,2003, compensation, including salary, bonuses, stock options and certain other compensation, paid by us to the Company toChairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer and to the Company's fiveour four most highly compensated executive officers other than the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer during fiscal 2004:2005:
Summary Compensation Table
| |
| | Annual
Compensation(1)
| | Long-Term
Compensation
Awards(2)
|
|---|
Name and
Principal Position
| | Year
| | Salary
($)
| | Bonus
($)
| | Options
(#)
|
|---|
Charles M. Diker
Chairman of the Company | | 2004
2003
2002 | | 225,000
225,000
175,000 | | 0
0
0 | | 1,500
1,500
1,500 |
James P. Reilly(3)
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company |
|
2004
2003
2002 |
|
367,500
350,000
318,347 |
|
214,988
47,250
250,000 |
|
126,500
1,500
1,500 |
Roy K. Malkin(4)
President and Chief Executive Officer of Minntech Corporation |
|
2004
2003
2002 |
|
311,250
293,750
250,530 |
|
50,000
0
150,822 |
|
0
10,000
30,000 |
Seth R. Segel (5)
Senior Vice President-Corporate Development |
|
2004
2003 |
|
186,375
127,500 |
|
122,355
35,417 |
|
0
50,000 |
Craig A. Sheldon (6)
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company |
|
2004
2003
2002 |
|
201,250
186,250
166,250 |
|
75,000
28,400
50,000 |
|
0
20,000
18,750 |
William J. Vella (7)
President and Chief Executive Officer of Carsen Group Inc. |
|
2004
2003
2002 |
|
256,100
212,220
193,000 |
|
143,563
24,218
0 |
|
0
25,000
15,000 |
| | | | Annual
Compensation(1) | | Long-Term
Compensation
Awards(2) | | | |
Name and Principal Position | | | | Year | | Salary
($) | | Bonus
($) | | Shares
Underlying
Options(#) | | All Other
Compensation
($)(3) | |
Charles M. Diker | | 2005 | | 225,000 | | 0 | | | 76,500 | | | | 11,388 | | |
Chairman of the Board | | 2004 | | 225,000 | | 0 | | | 2,250 | | | | 6,691 | | |
| | 2003 | | 225,000 | | 0 | | | 2,250 | | | | 6,708 | | |
James P. Reilly(4) | | 2005 | | 385,875 | | 338,605 | | | 86,500 | | | | 15,120 | | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | | 2004 | | 367,500 | | 214,988 | | | 189,750 | | | | 11,420 | | |
| | 2003 | | 350,000 | | 47,250 | | | 2,250 | | | | 13,515 | | |
Andrew A. Krakauer(5) | | 2005 | | 253,846 | | 165,000 | | | 75,000 | | | | 10,371 | | |
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Officer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Craig A. Sheldon(6) | | 2005 | | 223,750 | | 125,000 | | | 75,000 | | | | 12,128 | | |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial | | 2004 | | 201,250 | | 75,000 | | | 0 | | | | 7,164 | | |
Officer | | 2003 | | 186,250 | | 28,400 | | | 30,000 | | | | 6,404 | | |
Roy K. Malkin(7) | | 2005 | | 333,750 | | 368,094 | | | 112,500 | | | | 12,308 | | |
President and Chief Executive Officer of | | 2004 | | 311,250 | | 50,000 | | | 0 | | | | 6,621 | | |
Minntech | | 2003 | | 293,750 | | 0 | | | 15,000 | | | | 6,944 | | |
William J. Vella(8) | | 2005 | | 293,450 | | 130,704 | | | 75,000 | | | | 6,443 | | |
President and Chief Executive Officer of | | 2004 | | 256,100 | | 143,563 | | | 0 | | | | 4,814 | | |
Carsen Group | | 2003 | | 212,220 | | 24,218 | | | 37,500 | | | | 3,237 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1)The Company We did not pay or provide other forms of annual compensation (such as perquisites and other personal benefits) to the above-named executive officers having a value exceeding the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of the total annual salary and bonus reported for such officers with the exception of reimbursement to a Companycompany affiliated with Mr. Diker of office expenses amounting to $36,000 in each of fiscal 2005, 2004 and 2003, and 2002, respectively.
(2)
The Company has We have no long-term incentive compensation plan other than itsour 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan and the 1998 Directors'Directors’ Stock Option Plan described herein and various individually granted options, a 401(k) profit sharing plan and a Canadian profit sharing plan. The Company doesWe do not currently award stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards or long-term incentive plan pay-outs.
(3)
This amount consists of (i) term life insurance premiums paid by us and (ii) contributions paid or accrued by us under our 401(k) plan for the benefit of the named executive.James P.(4) Mr. Reilly is party to an employment agreement with the Company that expires on July 31, 2005.2007. Under the Agreement, Mr. Reillyagreement, he is entitled topaid (i) an annual base salary of $385,875 (for$450,000 for fiscal 2005),2006 and $500,000 for fiscal 2007 and (ii) incentive compensation equal to 21/4%3-3/8% of his annual base salary for every one cent ($.01)
increase in the diluted earnings per share of the Company'sour common stock (as adjusted to exclude incentive compensation paid or payable to Mr. Reilly)in accordance with the agreement) for the current year over the prior
year, (iii) participation in employee health, insurance and other benefit plans, (iv) maintenance by the Company of a life insurance policy on the life of Mr. Reilly in the face amount of $500,000 payable to his designated beneficiary, and (v) use of a Company owned or leased automobile. In addition, on October 16, 2003 Mr. Reilly was granted an ISO to purchase 6,950 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $14.25, and on December 17, 2003 he was granted a non-ISO to purchase 118,050 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $15.10 (said prices being the fair value of the shares on the grant dates). year. In the event of a "Change“Change in Control"Control” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Reilly may terminate his employment and be entitled to receive in a lump sum an amount equal to (i) if during the first contract year, 150% of his base salary and bonus with respect to fiscal 2005 and (ii) if during the second contract year, the greater of (i)(a) $500,000 or (ii) the sum(b) 100% of one year's Base Salaryhis base salary and the amount of Mr. Reilly's prior year incentive compensation.bonus with respect to fiscal 2006. In addition, upon a Change in Control, all stock options held by him vest in full. During the five-year period following the termination of Mr. Reilly'sReilly’s employment (for any reason), he will be paid a consulting fee of approximately $100,000 per year, adjusted by a cost of living formula.
(4)Roy K. Malkin(5) Mr. Krakauer’s employment commenced with us on August 30, 2004. He is party to an employment agreement with Minntech Corporation that was due to expire on October 31, 2004 but has been extended until December 31, 2004 while the terms of a new agreement (to be retroactive to November 1, 2004) are being considered by the Board's Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee has retained an independent compensation consultant to assist in this process. Under his agreement, during fiscal 2004 Mr. Malkin was entitled to (i) an annual base salary of $315,000, (ii) incentive compensation equal to 5% of the excess of the annual earnings of Minntech before interest and taxes over certain amounts which are set forth in the agreement, (iii) participation in employee health, insurance and other benefit plans, and (iv) an automobile allowance. In the event of a "Change in Control" (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Malkin may terminate his employment and be entitled to receive in a lump sum an amount equal to 150% of the base salary and incentive compensation paid to Mr. Malkin during the last completed fiscal year.
(5)Seth R. Segel is party to an employment agreement that was due to expire on November 17, 2004 but has been extended until December 31, 2004 while the terms of a new agreement are being considered by the Board's Compensation Committee (to be retroactive to November 18, 2004). The Compensation Committee has retained an independent compensation consultant to assist in this process. Under his agreement, during fiscal 2004 Mr. Segel was entitled to (i) an annual base salary of $189,000, (ii) bonuses of $50,000 following the first year of employment and $50,000 on August 1, 2004, (iii) incentive compensation equal to .45% of the total consideration paid by the Company with respect to an acquisition during the employment period on which Mr. Segel plays a lead role on the transaction, (iv) participation in employee health, insurance and other benefit plans, (v) maintenance by the Company of a life insurance policy on the life of Mr. Segel in the face amount of $250,000 payable to his designated beneficiary, and (vi) an automobile allowance. In addition, upon commencement of his employment, Mr. Segel was granted a five-year non-plan option to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $10.59 (the fair value of the shares on the date of grant). In the event of a "Change in Control" (as defined in the employment agreement), the options will automatically become fully vested and Mr. Segel may terminate his employment and continue to receive his base salary and bonus following such termination through the end of the two-year term of the employment agreement.
(6)Craig A. Sheldon is party to an employment agreement with the Company that was due to expire on October 31, 2004 but has been extended until December 31, 2004 while the terms of a new agreement are being considered by the Board's Compensation Committee (to be retroactive to November 1, 2004). The Compensation Committee has retained an independent compensation consultant to assist in this process. Under the current Agreement, during fiscal 2004 Mr. Sheldon was entitled to (i) an annual base salary of $205,000, (ii) an annual discretionary bonus, (iii) participation in employee health, insurance and other benefit plans, (iv) maintenance by the Company of a life insurance policy on the life of Mr. Sheldon in the face amount of $250,000
payable to his designated beneficiary, and (v) an automobile allowance. In the event of a "Change in Control" (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Sheldon may terminate his employment and be entitled to receive in a lump sum an amount equal to 150% of the base salary and bonus paid to Mr. Sheldon during the last completed fiscal year.
(7)Mr. Vella was paid his salary and bonus in Canadian dollars. The dollar amounts above have been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars based upon an average exchange rate during the respective fiscal year.
Andrew A. Krakauer is party to an employment agreement with the Company that expires on August 31, 2007. Under the Agreement,agreement, Mr. Krakauer is entitled topaid (i) an annual base salary of $275,000 (commencing$288,750 (for the twelve month period ending August 30, 2004)29, 2006), subject to annual increases equal to no less than 5% or a cost of living formula, and (ii) an annual incentive bonus ranging from 30% to 70% of his base salary (determined on a formula basis) for each full fiscal year (commencing with the year endingended July 31, 2005) in which the Company'sour adjusted pre-tax income exceeds 90% of itsour budgeted pre-tax income, (iii) participation in employee health, insurance and other benefit plans, (iv) maintenance by the Company of a life insurance policy on the life of Mr. Krakauer in the face amount of $275,000 payable to his designated beneficiary, and (v) an automobile allowance.income. In the event of a "Change“Change in Control"Control” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Krakauer may terminate his employment and be entitled to receive (i) in a lump sum an amount equal to 150% of the base salary and incentive compensation paid to Mr. Krakauer during the last completed fiscal year if termination occurs after the end of the first contract year, or (ii) $275,000, if such termination occurs prior to the end of the first contract year. In addition, upon a Change in Control, all stock options held by him vest in full.
(6) Mr. Sheldon is party to an employment agreement that expires on October 31, 2007. Under the agreement, he is paid (i) an annual base salary of$242,000 (for the twelve month period ending October 31, 2006), subject to annual increases of no less than 5% or a cost of living formula and (ii) an annual discretionary bonus. In the event of a “Change in Control” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Sheldon may terminate his employment and be entitled to receive in a lump sum an amount equal to 150% of the base salary and bonus paid to Mr. Sheldon during the last completed contract year. In addition, upon a Change in Control, all stock options held by him vest in full.
(7) Mr. Malkin is party to an employment agreement with Minntech that expires on July 31, 2007. Under the agreement, Mr. Malkin is paid (i) an annual base salary of $357,680 (for the twelve month period ending October 31, 2006), subject to annual increases of no less than 5% or a cost of living formula and (ii) incentive compensation equal to a “designated percentage” of the excess of Pretax Income (as defined in the agreement) of Minntech for a subject fiscal year over the highest Pretax Income of Minntech since fiscal 2004, with the “designated percentage” being 5% of the first ten percent excess in Pretax Income and 10% of any additional excess in Pretax Income. In the event of a “Change in Control” (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Malkin may terminate his employment and be entitled to receive in a lump sum an amount equal to 150% of the base salary and incentive compensation paid to Mr. Malkin during the last completed contract year. In addition, upon a Change in Control, all stock options held by him vest in full.
(8) Mr. Vella was paid his salary and bonus in Canadian dollars. The dollar amounts above have been translated from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars based upon an average exchange rate during the respective fiscal year. In connection with the expiration of the distribution agreements between Carsen Group and Olympus on July 31, 2006, if Mr. Vella’s employment with Carsen Group is terminated at any time after August 30, 2006, he will be entitled to receive in a lump sum an amount equal to 200% of his total fiscal 2005 cash compensation (i.e., salary and bonus) and all stock options held by him will vest in full.
Stock Options
The following stock option information is furnished for the fiscal year ended July 31, 20042005 with respect to the Company'sour Chief Executive Officer and theour other executive officers of the Company named in the Compensation Table above, for stock options granted during such fiscal year. Stock options were granted without tandem stock appreciation rights.
Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | Potential Realizable
Value at Assumed
Annual Rates of Stock
Price Appreciation
for Option Term($)(2)
| | | | | % of Total | | | | | | Potential Realizable | |
|---|
| |
| | % of Total
Options
Granted to
Employees
During the
Fiscal Year
| |
| |
| | | Number of | | Options | | | | | | Value at Assumed | |
|---|
| | Number of
Shares
Underlying
Options
Granted
| |
| |
| | | Shares | | Granted to | | | | | | Annual Rates of Stock | |
|---|
Name(1)
| | % of Total
Options
Granted to
Employees
During the
Fiscal Year
| | Expiration
Date
| |
|---|
| | | % of Total
Options
Granted to
Employees
During the
Fiscal Year
| 10%
| |
|---|
| | | | Underlying | | Employees | | Exercise | | | | Price Appreciation | |
| | | | Options | | During the | | Price Per | | Expiration | | for Option Term($)(1) | |
Name | | | | | Granted (#) | | Fiscal Year | | Share($) | | Date | | 5% | | 10% | |
| Charles M. Diker | | 1,500(3) | | 0.36 | % | 25.70 | | 07/30/09 | | 10.651 | | 23,535 | Charles M. Diker | | | 1,500 | (2) | | | .17 | % | | | 17.51 | | | | 7/30/10 | | | | 7,257 | | | 16,035 | |
| | | | | 75,000 | (3) | | | 8.68 | % | | | 20.10 | | | | 12/13/09 | | | | 416,494 | | | 920,344 | |
James P. Reilly |
|
6,950(4) |
|
1.66 |
% |
14.25 |
|
10/15/08 |
|
27,362 |
|
60,463 | James P. Reilly | | | 1,500 | (2) | | | .17 | % | | | 17.51 | | | | 7/30/10 | | | | 7,257 | | | 16,035 | |
| | | 118,050(5) | | 28.17 | % | 15.10 | | 12/12/08 | | 492,487 | | 1,088,268 | | | | 85,000 | (4) | | | 9.84 | % | | | 17.51 | | | | 7/30/10 | | | | 411,204 | | | 908,653 | |
Andrew A. Krakauer | | Andrew A. Krakauer | | | 75,000 | (3) | | | 8.68 | % | | | 17.14 | | | | 8/29/09 | | | | 355,160 | | | 784,811 | |
Roy K. Malkin | | Roy K. Malkin | | | 112,500 | (3) | | | 13.02 | % | | | 20.10 | | | | 12/13/09 | | | | 624,742 | | | 1,380,516 | |
Craig A. Sheldon | | Craig A. Sheldon | | | 75,000 | (3) | | | 8.68 | % | | | 20.10 | | | | 12/13/09 | | | | 416,494 | | | 920,344 | |
William J. Vella | | William J. Vella | | | 75,000 | (3) | | | 8.68 | % | | | 20.10 | | | | 12/13/09 | | | | 416,494 | | | 920,344 | |
| | | 1,500(3) | | 0.36 | % | 25.70 | | 07/30/09 | | 10.651 | | 23,535 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1)No options were granted to Messrs. Malkin, Segel, Sheldon and Vella in fiscal 2004.
(2)Represents the potential realizable value of the options granted at assumed 5% and 10% rates of compounded annual stock price appreciation from the date of grant of such options to the date of the option expiration.
(3)(2)These options, were granted under the Company'sour 1998 Directors'Directors’ Stock Option Plan. ThePlan, have an exercise price per share of the options isequal to the market value per share on the date of grant. The options are subject to vesting as follows: 50% of the total shares covered by the options vest on the first
anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining 50% vest on the second anniversary of such date of grant.
(4)Represents 6,950 ISOs(3) These options, granted under the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan. The 6,950 ISOs will become exercisablePlan, have an exercise price equal to the market value per share on July 31, 2005.
(5)Represents 118,050 non-ISOsthe date of grant and are currently immediately exercisable.(4) This option, granted under the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan.Plan, has an exercise price equal to the market value per share on the date of grant. The 118,050 options are currentlyoption became exercisable as to 83,33442,500 shares of Common Stock underlying the option,immediately and will bebecome exercisable as to the remaining 34,716an additional 21,250 shares on each of July 31, 2005.
2006 and July 31, 2007.Option Exercise and Holdings
The following information is furnished for fiscal 20042005 with respect to the Company'sour Chief Executive Officer and theour other executive officers of the Company named in the Compensation Table above, for stock option exercises during such fiscal year and unexercised stock option values at July 31, 2004.2005.
Aggregated Option Exercises in Last Fiscal Year
and Fiscal Year-end Option Values
| | | | | | Number of Shares | | Value of | |
| | Shares | | | | Underlying Unexercised | | Unexercised in-the-Money | |
| | Acquired On | | Value | | Options at 7/31/05 | | Options at 7/31/05 ($) | |
Name | | | | Exercise(#) | | Realized($)(1) | | Exercisable | | Non-Exercisable | | Exercisable | | Non-Exercisable | |
Charles M. Diker | | | 4,500 | | | | 60,773 | | | | 429,375 | | | | 2,625 | | | 4,989,443 | | | 428 | | |
James P. Reilly | | | 4,500 | | | | 62,438 | | | | 471,875 | | | | 45,125 | | | 4,927,406 | | | 428 | | |
Andrew A. Krakauer | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75,000 | | | | — | | | 27,750 | | | — | | |
Roy K. Malkin | | | 11,250 | | | | 251,325 | | | | 147,225 | | | | 25,275 | | | 323,518 | | | 243,332 | | |
Craig A. Sheldon | | | 14,063 | | | | 306,995 | | | | 102,732 | | | | 30,318 | | | 261,868 | | | 295,697 | | |
William J. Vella | | | 26,250 | | | | 420,544 | | | | 84,375 | | | | 24,375 | | | 92,719 | | | 237,750 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1)
| |
| |
| | Number of Shares
Underlying Unexercised
Options at 7/31/04
| | Value of
Unexercised in-the-Money
Options at 7/31/04 ($)
|
|---|
Name
| | Shares
Acquired On
Exercise(#)
| | Value
Realized($)(1)
|
|---|
| | Exercisable
| | Non-Exercisable
| | Exercisable
| | Non-Exercisable
|
|---|
| Charles M. Diker | | 1,500 | | 31,815 | | 237,750 | | 2,250 | | 4,909,058 | | 9,563 |
| James P. Reilly | | 1,500 | | 20,580 | | 246,078 | | 43,922 | | 4,369,518 | | 457,260 |
| Seth R. Segel | | 16,667 | | 164,981 | | — | | 33,333 | | — | | 503,662 |
| Craig A. Sheldon | | 12,375 | | 164,576 | | 19,501 | | 28,574 | | 344,315 | | 399,216 |
| Roy K. Malkin | | 52,500 | | 756,000 | | 22,500 | | 25,000 | | 367,200 | | 343,300 |
| William J. Vella | | 22,500 | | 314,588 | | 13,750 | | 26,250 | | 189,475 | | 367,725 |
(1)- Value realized is calculated as the market value of the shares exercised using the closing price of
the Company'sour common stock on such exercise date. The value realized is for informational purposes only and does not purport to represent that such individual actually sold the underlying shares, or that the underlying shares were sold on the date of exercise. Furthermore, such value realized does not take into consideration individual income tax consequences.
Stock Option Plans
The following table sets forth certain information as of July 31, 2004 with respect to compensation plans of the Company under which securities of the Company may be issued:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category
| | Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
| | Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights ($)
| | Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in first column)
|
|---|
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | 1,211,767 | | 11.69 | | 562,098 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | 285,333 | | 5.73 | | N/A |
| | |
| |
| |
|
| Total | | 1,497,100 | | 10.55 | | 562,098 |
| | |
| |
| |
|
An aggregate of 2,000,0003,750,000 shares of common stock is reserved for issuance or available for grant under theour 1997 Employee Plan. If Proposal 2 is adopted by the Company's shareholders at the 2004 Annual Meeting, then the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the EmployeeStock Option Plan, will be increased to 2,500,000.as amended (the “Employee Plan”). Options granted under the Employee Plan may be intended to qualify as ISOs or non-ISOs. The Employee Plan is administered in all respects by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee may determine the employees to whom options are to be granted and the number of shares subject to each option. Under the terms of the Employee Plan, all employees of the Company or subsidiaries of the Companyour employees are eligible for option grants. The option exercise price of options granted under the Employee Plan is fixed by the Compensation Committee but, in the case of ISOs, must be no less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares of common stock subject to the option at the time of grant, except that in the case of a 10% Holder, the exercise price must be no less than 110% of said fair market value. Options may be exercised by the payment in full in cash or by the tendering or cashless exchange of shares of the Company'sour common stock having a fair market value, as determined by the Compensation Committee, equal to the option exercise price. Options granted under the Employee Plan may not be exercised more than ten years after the date of grant, five years in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Holder. All options outstanding at July 31, 20042005 under the Employee Plan have a term of five years, except for 150,000225,000 ten-year options granted to Mr. Reilly in 1999. At July 31, 2004,2005, options to purchase 986,0171,982,462 shares of common stock at prices between $3.50$2.66 and $18.83$29.49 per share were outstanding under the Employee Plan and 442,848590,343 shares were available for grant under the Employee Plan.
An aggregate of 300,000450,000 shares of common stock was reserved for issuance or available for grant under the Company'sour 1991 Directors'Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the "1991 Directors' Plan"“1991 Directors’ Plan”), which expired in fiscal 2001. Options granted under the 1991 Directors'Directors’ Plan do not qualify as ISOs. At July 31, 2004,2005, options to purchase 72,00079,875 shares of common stock at prices between $3.00$2.36 and $6.83$4.55 per share (the fair market value of the shares at the time of grant) were outstanding under the 1991 Directors'Directors’ Plan. All of the options have a ten-year term and are exercisable in full. No additional options will be granted under the 1991 Directors'Directors’ Plan.
An aggregate of 300,000450,000 shares of common stock is reserved for issuance or available for grant under the Company'sour 1998 Directors'Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the "1998 Directors' Plan"“1998 Directors’ Plan”). Options granted under the 1998 Directors'Directors’ Plan do not qualify as ISOs. The 1998 Directors'Directors’ Plan provides for the automatic grant to each of the Company'sour directors of options to purchase 1,500 shares of common stock on the last business day of the Company'sour fiscal year. In addition, an option to purchase 750 shares of common stock is granted automatically on the last
business day of each fiscal quarter to each director (exclusive of Messrs. Diker and Reilly and any other director who is a full-time employee of the Company)Reilly) provided that the director attended any regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, if any, held during such quarter. An option to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock is also granted to each person who is appointed or elected for the first time to be a director of the Company.director. All option grants under the 1998 Directors'Directors’ Plan are at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Options granted prior to July 31, 2000 have a term of ten years and options granted on and after July 31, 2000 have a term of five years. The fiscal year options are exercisable in two equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant thereof and the quarterly options are exercisable in full immediately. The options granted to newly appointed or elected directors are exercisable in three equal annual installments commencing on the date of grant. At July 31, 2004,2005, options to purchase 153,750243,375 shares of common stock at prices between $3.41$2.27 and $25.70$26.61 per share were outstanding under the 1998 Directors'Directors’ Plan, and 119,250142,500 shares were available for grant under the 1998 Directors'Directors’ Plan.
Between 1996We currently have outstanding non-plan options to purchase 380,281 shares at an average exercise price of $3.63. Substantially all of such options were granted to directors and 2000, Mr. Dornbush was granted ten-year non-planofficers, including options to purchase an aggregate of 9,000337,500 shares of common stock at prices between $3.54 and $5.83 per share. These options are exercisable in full.
In October 1996,granted to Mr. Diker was granted a ten-year non-plan option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.91 per share. In October 1997, Mr. Diker was granted a ten-year non-plan option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.66 per share. In October 1998, Mr. Diker was granted a ten-year non-plan option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.16 per share. All of said options are exercisable in full.between 1996 and 1998.
In October 2000, Mr. Cohen was granted a five-year non-plan option to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.58 per share. This option is exercisable in full.
In November 2002, Mr. Segel was granted a five-year non-plan option to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $10.59 per share. This option is exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning November 2003.
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors is responsible for setting and administering the policies which govern annual executive compensation and for administering the grant of options under the Company'sour stock option plans. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of three members, Mr. Hirschfield, Chairman, and Mr. Cohen and Dr. Foreman, each of whom is a non-employeean independent director.
Executive compensation for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004 consistedgenerally consists of base salary, plusa bonus or incentive compensation (when earned). and the award of stock options as described below. The policy of the Compensation Committee, in consultation with the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer, where appropriate, is to provide compensation to the Chief Executive Officer and the Company'sour other executive officers reflecting the contribution of such executives to the Company'sour growth in sales and earnings, the implementation of strategic plans consistent with the Company'sour long-term objectives, and the enhancement of shareholder value.
Messrs. Reilly, Krakauer, Malkin, Segel and Sheldon are employed and compensated pursuant to written employment agreements as described above.
Long-term incentive compensation consists exclusively of the award of stock options under the Company'sour Employee Plan and, in the case of officers who serve as directors, of the Company, non-discretionary annual option grants of 1,500 shares under the Company'sour 1998 Directors'Directors’ Plan. In addition, officers participate in the Company'sour 401(k) plan and Mr. Vella participates in the deferred profit sharing plan of the Company'sour Canadian subsidiary.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for the award of stock options under the Employee Plan. Three non-employee directors, Messrs. Hirschfield, Cohen and Dr. Foreman, currently serve on
With respect to executive compensation for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005, the Compensation Committee met in December 2004 to evaluate the performance of the three executive officers of the Company, Messrs. Segel (Senior Vice President-Corporate Development), Sheldon (Senior Vice President and CFO) and Malkin (President and CEO of Minntech), each of whom had an employment agreement expiring on December 31, 2004. It was the Committee’s desire to have each of said executives enter into new three-year employment agreements with compensation levels determined in a manner consistent with its policy stated above. In reaching its decision on compensation, the Committee, in addition to considering the recommendations of the CEO and Chairman, considered several factors, including the report of an independent compensation consultant that provided compensation information of comparable public companies, our significant increase in sales, net income and stock price, the successful implementation of strategic plans consistent with our long-term growth objectives including the consummation of four important acquisitions during the prior fiscal year, and the compensation paid to the executives in prior years. The terms of each of the new employment agreements is described above in the footnotes to the Summary Compensation Table. Compensation paid to Mr. Reilly, President and CEO, during fiscal 2005 was based solely on the terms of his employment agreement that expired on July 31, 2005. On August 1,
2006 Mr. Reilly entered into a new employment agreement that covers fiscal 2006 and 2007, the terms of which administersare described in the grantingfootnotes to the Summary Compensation Table.
In addition, the Committee resolved to continue our long-standing policy of utilizing the award of stock options (which provide value to the executive over time as growth in the market price of our shares reflects the successful achievement of our business objectives) to identify the success of the executives with the growth in equity value to our stockholders. The Committee took into account its view of the appropriate equity position of our executive officers in light of our market capitalization in determining the size of all awards. Except for new executive officers hired by the Company during fiscal 2005, whose option awards were granted in connection with their employment agreements, the Committee also based the size of each award upon the officer's contribution to the achievement of the performance objectives described above. Each of these factors was equally considered. The number of options awarded during fiscal 2005 to the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table is set forth under the Employee Plan.“Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year.”
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
No officerNone of the Companyour officers served on the Compensation Committee during itsour last fiscal year. Mr. Reilly, theour President and Chief Executive Officer, of the Company, however, participated in deliberations concerning executive compensation, except with respect to the compensation of the Chairman of the Board and himself. Mr. Diker, our Chairman of the Company,Board, also participated in such deliberations except with respect to his own compensation.
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The firm of Ernst & Young LLP has audited theour financial statements of the Company for the last fifteensixteen years. In addition to retaining Ernst & Young LLP to audit our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004, the Company and its affiliates2005, we retained Ernst & Young LLP to provide tax and other advisory services in the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004,2005, and expect to continue to do so in the future.
Auditor Fees
The following table presents fees for professional audit services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for the audit of the Company'sour annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in the Company'sour quarterly reports on Form 10-Q ("(“Audit Fees"Fees”) for fiscal 20042005 and 2003,2004, and fees billed for other services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP.
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Audit Fees | | $ | 366,855 | | $ | 320,250 | | $ | 903,855 | | $ | 366,855 | |
Audit Related Fees(2)(3) | | 57,499 | | 21,450 | | 29,000 | | 57,499 | |
Tax Fees(3)(4) | | 166,607 | | 271,200 | | 254,426 | | 166,607 | |
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(2)Audit related fees for fiscal 2005 and 2004 consisted principally of fees related to advice given with respect to the Company'sour internal controlscontrol project and various accounting matters and fees related to the audit of a benefit plan of the Company. For fiscal 2003, audit related fees consisted primarily of fees related to the audit of a benefit plan of the Company.
(2)plan.(3)The Audit Committee has determined that the provision of all non-audit services performed for the Companyus by Ernst & Young LLP is compatible with maintaining that firm'sfirm’s independence.
(3)(4)Tax fees consisted primarily of services related to federal, state and international tax compliance, the majority of which related to the preparation of income tax returns, as well as of services related to tax due diligence in connection with acquisitions.
The Audit Committee has a written preapproval policy with respectpolicy. However, as a matter of practice, prior to engaging Ernst & Young LLP for any services.services, we generally obtain the prior approval of the Audit Committee, even if not required under the terms of the policy. In 2005 and 2004, all of the audit fees, audit-related fees and tax fees were approved by the Audit Committee.
Audit Committee Report
The Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors is providing this report to enable stockholders to understand how it monitors and oversees the Company'sour financial reporting process. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to an Audit Committee Charter that is reviewed annually by the Audit Committee and updated as appropriate. The Audit Committee Charter was revised as of March 24, 2004 and a copy of the revised charter is attached as Annex C to this Proxy Statement.
This report confirms that the Audit Committee has (1) reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements for the year ended July 31, 20042005 as well as the unaudited financial statements included in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for each of the first three quarters of the fiscal year, with management and Cantel'sCantel’s independent registered public accounting firm; (2) discussed with the Company'sour independent registered public accounting firm the matters required to be reviewed pursuant to the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61 (Communications with Audit Committees); (3) reviewed the written disclosures letter from the Company'sour independent registered public accounting firm as required by Independence Standards Board
Standard No. 1 (Independent Discussions with Audit Committees); and (4) discussed with the Company'sour independent registered public accounting firm their independence from the Company.independence.
Based upon the above review and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements for the year ended July 31, 20042005 be included in the Company'sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
No portion of this Audit Committee Report shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"“Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, through any general statement incorporating by reference in its entirety the Proxy Statement in which this report appears, except to the extent that the Companywe specifically incorporatesincorporate this report or a portion of it by reference. In addition, this report shall not be deemed to be filed under either the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
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Stock Performance Graph
The graph below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on the Company'sour common stock for the last five fiscal years with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Medical ProductsHealthcare Equipment and Services Index over the same period (assuming the investment of $100 in the Company'sour common stock, the Russell 2000 Index, and the Dow Jones U.S. Medical ProductsHealthcare Equipment and Services Index on July 31, 1999,2000, and, where applicable, the reinvestment of all dividends). We are using The Dow Jones Healthcare Equipment and Services Index to replace the Dow Jones US Medical Products Index, which was used in the proxy statement for our 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, since the later index has been discontinued. Due to such discontinuance, we are unable to provide five-year comparative data for that index.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
AMONG CANTEL MEDICAL CORP., THE RUSSELL 2000 INDEX
AND THE DOW JONES US MEDICAL PRODUCTS INDEX
*$100 invested on 7/31/99 in stock or index-
including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending July 31.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Under the securities laws of the United States, the Company'sour directors, executive officers, and any persons holding more than ten percent of the Company'sour common stock are required to report their initial ownership of the Company'sour common stock and any subsequent changes in their ownership to the SEC. Specific due dates have been established by the SEC, and the Company iswe are required to disclose in this Reportproxy statement any failure to file by those dates. Based upon (i) the copiesa review of Section 16(a) reports that the Company received from such persons for their 2004 fiscal year transactionsour records and (ii) the written representations received from one or more of such persons that no annual Form 5 reports were
required to be filed for them for the 2004 fiscal year, the Company believesother information, we believe that there has been compliance with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to such officers, directors, and ten-percent beneficial owners for such fiscal year, except for the following: a reportreports on a Form 4 as follows: (a) reports for the grant of a sale of stock byoptions to Steven C. Anaya, Charles M. Diker, Roy K. Malkin, Seth R. Segel, Craig A. Sheldon and William J. Vella an officeron December 16, 2004, which reports were filed on or before January 12, 2005 and (b) reports for the grant of a subsidiary of the Company, was inadvertentlyoptions to Robert L. Barbanell, Alan R. Batkin, Joseph M. Cohen, Charles M. Diker, Darwin C. Dornbush, Spencer Foreman, M.D., Alan J. Hirschfield, James P. Reilly and Bruce Slovin on July 31, 2005, which reports were filed approximately one week late.on August 4, 2005.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 20042006 PROXY STATEMENT
The deadline for submitting a stockholder proposal for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement and formmaterials for our 2006 Annual Meeting of proxyStockholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act is July 12, 2006. Under our By-laws, certain procedures are provided that a stockholder must follow to nominate persons for the Company's 2005 annual meeting of stockholders is the closeelection as directors or to introduce an item of business on July 25, 2005. In orderat an Annual Meeting of Stockholders without inclusion in our proxy materials. These procedures provide that stockholders wishing to comply with applicable provisionssubmit proposals or director nominations at the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company's By-Laws, proposals of stockholders intendedStockholders that are not to be presented at the Company's 2005 annual meeting of stockholders without inclusion ofincluded in such proposals in the Company's proxy statement and form of proxy relating to the meetingmaterials must be receiveddo so by the Company nonot later than the close of business on October 17, 2005the 60th day and nonot earlier than the close of business on the 90th day prior to the first anniversary of the 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (no earlier than September 16, 2005.21, 2006 and no later than October 21, 2006, as currently scheduled); provided, however, that in the event that the date of the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be delivered not earlier than the close of business on the 90th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to the such annual meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the meeting is first made by us. Stockholders wishing to submit any such proposal are also advised to review Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act and our By-laws.
FORM 10-K
FORM 10-K
UPON THE WRITTEN REQUEST OF A RECORD HOLDER OR BENEFICIAL OWNER OF COMMON STOCK ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE MEETING, THE COMPANYWE WILL PROVIDE WITHOUT CHARGE A COPY OF ITSOUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2004,2005, INCLUDING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE, FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. REQUESTS SHOULD BE MAILED TO MS. JOANNA ZISA ALBRECHT, CANTEL MEDICAL CORP., 150 CLOVE ROAD, LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424. OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K IS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE ATWWW.CANTELMEDICAL.COM.
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES
The cost of solicitation of proxies in the accompanying form has been or will be borne by the Company. In addition to solicitation by mail, arrangements may be made with brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries to send proxy material to beneficial owners, and the Company will, upon request, reimburse them for any attendant expenses.
In order to ensure the presence of a quorum at the Meeting, all stockholders are requested to sign and return promptly the enclosed proxy in the postage paid envelope provided for that purpose. The signing of the proxy will not prevent your attending the meeting and voting in person if you wish to do so.
OTHER MATTERS
The Board knows of no other matters to be presented for stockholder action at the Annual Meeting. However, if other matters do properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof, the Board intends that the persons named in the proxies will vote upon such matters in accordance with their best judgment.
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Annex A
Director Qualification Standards
A majority of the members of the Board of Directors and all of the members of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee must qualify as independent directors in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the rules promulgated thereunder and the applicable rules of the NYSE.
To assist it in making its determination regarding independence, the Board will consider, at a minimum, the following categorical standards:
•·No Director who is an employee or a former employee of the Company will be considered "independent"“independent” until three years after the employment has ended.
•·No Director will be considered independent who receives more than $100,000 per year in direct compensation from the Company, other than director and committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior service (provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued service) until three years after he ceases to receive more than $100,000 per year in such compensation.
•·No Director who is, or in the past three years has been, affiliated with or employed by a present or former auditor of the Company or an affiliate will be considered "independent"“independent” until three years after the end of either the affiliation or the auditing relationship.
•·No Director who is, or in the past three years has been, part of an interlocking directorate in which an executive officer of the Company serves on the compensation committee of another company that currently employs the Director will be considered "independent."
•- “independent.”
·Directors with immediate family members in any of the above categories will not be considered "independent"“independent” until the expiration of the relevant three-year period; provided, however, that employment of a family member of a Director in a non-officer position will not preclude a determination that the Director is independent.
•·No Director who during the prior three years was an executive officer or an employee, or whose immediate family member was an executive officer, of a company that made payments to, or received payments from the Company for property or services in an amount which, in any single fiscal year, exceeded the greater of $1,000,000 or 2% of such other company'scompany’s consolidated gross assets.
Annex B
1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
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CANTEL MEDICAL CORP.
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1. The Plan. This 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") is intended to encourage ownership of stock of Cantel Medical Corp. (the "Corporation") by specified employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and to provide additional incentive for them to promote the success of the business of the Corporation.
2. Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 14 hereof, the total number of shares of Common Stock, par value $.10 per share, of the Corporation (the "Stock") which may be issued pursuant to Incentive Stock Options ("ISOs"), as defined by Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, and non-Incentive Stock Options ("Non-ISOs") granted under the Plan (the "Options") shall be 2,500,000. Such shares of Stock may be in whole or in part, either authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares as the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the "Board") shall from time to time determine. If an Option shall expire or terminate for any reason without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased shares covered thereby shall (unless the Plan shall have been terminated) again be available for Options under the Plan.
3. Administration of the Plan. The Plan shall be administered by a committee (the "Committee") composed of two or more non-employee members of the Board which shall have plenary authority, in its discretion, to determine the employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries to whom Options shall be granted ("Optionees"), the nature of the Option (i.e., whether an ISO or non-ISO), the number of shares to be subject to each Option (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 2), the option exercise price (the "Exercise Price") (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 7), the vesting schedule of each option and the other terms of each Option. The Board shall have plenary authority, subject to the express provisions of the Plan, to interpret the Plan, to prescribe, amend and rescind any rules and regulations relating to the Plan and to take such other action in connection with the Plan as it deems necessary or advisable. The interpretation and construction by the Board of any provisions of the Plan or of any Option granted thereunder shall be final and no member of the Board shall be liable for any action or determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Option granted thereunder by the Committee.
4. Employees Eligible for Options. All employees of the Corporation or its subsidiaries shall be eligible for Options. In making the determination as to employees to whom Options shall be granted and as to the number of shares to be covered by such Options, the Committee shall take into account the duties of the respective employees, their present and potential contributions to the success of the Corporation and such other factors as it shall deem relevant in connection with accomplishing the purpose of the Plan.
5. Term of Plan. The Plan shall terminate on, and no Options shall be granted after, October 15, 2007 provided that the Committee may at any time terminate the Plan prior thereto.
6. Maximum Option Grant. With respect to an Option granted to an individual that is intended to qualify as an ISO, the aggregate fair market value (determined as of the time the Option is granted) of the Stock with respect to which such Option and all other ISOs granted to the individual (whether under this Plan or under any other stock option plan of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries) become exercisable for the first time in any calendar year may not exceed $100,000.
7. Exercise Price. Each Option shall state the Exercise Price, which shall be, in the case of ISOs, not less than 100% of the fair market value of the Stock on the date of the granting of the Option, nor less than 110% in the case of an ISO granted to an individual who, at the time the Option is granted, is a 10% Holder (as hereinafter defined). The fair market value of shares of Stock shall be determined by the Board and shall be (i) the closing price of the Stock on the date of the granting of the Option as reported by the principal exchange on which the Company's Stock is traded or any
quotation reporting organization, or (ii) if the Stock did not trade on such date, the closing price of the Stock on the first day immediately preceding such date on which the Common Stock traded.
8. Term of Options. The term of each Option granted under this Plan shall be for a maximum of ten years from the date of granting thereof, and a maximum of five years in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Holder, but may be for a lesser period or be subject to earlier termination as hereinafter provided.
9. Exercise of Options. An Option may be exercised from time to time as to any part or all of the Stock to which the Optionee shall then be entitled, provided, however, that an Option may not be exercised (a) as to less than 100 shares at any time (or for the remaining shares then purchasable under the Option, if less than 100 shares), (b) prior to the expiration of at least six months from the date of grant except in case of the death or disability of the Optionee or as otherwise approved by the Committee and (c) unless the Optionee shall have been in the continuous employ of the Corporation or its subsidiaries from the date of the granting of the Option to the date of its exercise, except as provided in Paragraphs 12 and 13. The Exercise Price shall be paid in full at the time of the exercise of an Option (i) by certified or bank check or (ii) by the transfer to the Corporation of shares of its Stock with a fair market value (as determined by the Committee) equal to the purchase price of the Stock issuable upon exercise of such Option; provided, however, that shares transferred under this subparagraph (ii) must have been continuously owned by the Optionee for at least one year immediately preceding such transfer or such shorter period (but in no event less than six months) approved by the Committee. The holder of an Option shall not have any rights as a stockholder with respect to the Stock issuable upon exercise of an Option until certificates for such Stock shall have been delivered to him after the exercise of the Option.
10. Non-transferability of Options. An Option shall not be transferable otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution and is exercisable during the lifetime of the employee only by him or his guardian or legal representative.
11. Form of Option. Each Option granted pursuant to the Plan shall be evidenced by an agreement (the "Option Agreement") which shall clearly identify the status of the Options granted thereunder (i.e., an ISO or Non-ISO) and which shall be in such form as the Committee shall from time to time approve. The Option Agreement shall comply in all respects with the terms and conditions of the Plan and may contain such additional provisions, including, without limitation, restrictions upon the exercise of the Option, as the Committee shall deem advisable.
12. Termination of Employment. In the event that the employment of an Optionee shall be terminated (otherwise by reason of death), such Option shall be exercisable (to the extent that such Option was exercisable at the time of termination of his employment) at any time prior to the expiration of a period of time not exceeding three months after such termination, but not more than ten years (five years in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Holder) after the date on which such Option shall have been granted. Nothing in the Plan or in the Option Agreement shall confer upon an Optionee any right to be continued as an employee of the Corporation or its subsidiaries or interfere in any way with the right of the Corporation or any subsidiary to terminate or otherwise modify the terms of an Optionee's employment, provided, however, that a change in an Optionee's duties or position shall not affect such Optionee's Option so long as such Optionee is still an employee of the Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.
13. Death of Optionee. In the event of the death of an Optionee, any unexercised portion of such Optionee's Option shall be exercisable (to the extent that such Option was exercisable at the time of his death) at any time prior to the expiration of a period not exceeding three months after his death but not more than ten years (five years in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Holder) after the date on which such Option shall have been granted and only by such person or persons to whom such
deceased Optionee's rights shall pass under such Optionee's will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
14. Adjustments upon Changes in Capitalization. In the event of changes in the outstanding Stock of the Corporation by reason of stock dividends, splitups, recapitalizations, mergers, consolidations, combinations or exchanges of shares, separations, reorganizations or liquidations, the number and class of shares or the amount of cash or other assets or securities available upon the exercise of any Option granted hereunder and the maximum number of shares as to which Options may be granted to an employee shall be correspondingly adjusted, to the end that the Optionee's proportionate interest in the Corporation, any successor thereto or in the cash, assets or other securities into which shares are converted or exchanged shall be maintained to the same extent, as near as may be practicable, as immediately before the occurrence of any such event. All references in this Plan to "Stock" from and after the occurrence of such event shall be deemed for all purposes of this Plan to refer to such other class of shares or securities issuable upon the exercise of Options granted pursuant hereto.
15. Stockholder and Stock Exchange Approval. This Plan is subject to and no Options shall be exercisable hereunder until after (i) the approval by the holders of a majority of the Stock of the Corporation voting at a duly held meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation within twelve months after the date of the adoption of the Plan by the Board, and (ii) the approval by the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. of a listing application covering the shares of Stock covered by this Plan.
16. Amendment of the Plan. The Board shall have complete power and authority to modify or amend the Plan (including the form of Option Agreement) from time to time in such respects as it shall deem advisable; provided, however, that the Board shall not, without the approval of the votes represented by a majority of the outstanding Stock of the Corporation present or represented at a meeting duly held in accordance with the applicable laws of the Corporation's jurisdiction of incorporation and entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders or by the written consent of stockholders owning stock representing a majority of the votes of the Corporation's outstanding stock, (i) increase the maximum number of shares which in the aggregate are subject to Options under the Plan (except as provided by Paragraph 14), (ii) extend the term of the Plan or the period during which Options may be granted or exercised, (iii) reduce the Exercise Price in the case of ISOs below 100% (110% in the case of an ISO granted to a 10% Holder) of the fair market value of the Stock issuable upon exercise of Options at the time of the granting thereof, other than to change the manner of determining the fair market value thereof, (iv) modify the requirements as to eligibility for participation in the Plan, (v) with respect to options which are ISOs, amend the plan in any respect which would cause such options to no longer qualify for ISO treatment pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, (vi) increase the maximum number of shares of Stock for which any employee may be granted Options under the Plan pursuant to Paragraph 6, (vii) materially increased the benefits accruing to participants under the Plan, or (viii) make any other change to the terms of the Plan which would require approval by the stockholders pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the listing standards and rules of the securities exchange on which the Stock is listed. No termination or amendment of the Plan shall, without the consent of the individual Optionee, adversely affect the rights of such Optionee under an Option theretofore granted to him or under such Optionee's Option Agreement.
17. Taxes. The Corporation may make such provisions as it may deem appropriate for the withholding of any taxes which it determines is required in connection with any Options granted under the Plan. The Corporation may further require notification from the Optionees upon any disposition of Stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of Options granted hereunder.
18. Code References and Definitions. Whenever reference is made in this Plan to a section of the Internal Revenue Code, the reference shall be to said section as it is now in force or as it may
hereafter be amended by any amendment which is applicable to this Plan. The term "subsidiary" shall have the meaning given to the term "subsidiary corporation" by Section 424(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. The terms "Incentive Stock Option" and "ISO" shall have the meanings given to them by Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. The term "10% Holder" shall mean any person who, for purposes of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the employer corporation or of any subsidiary corporation.
Annex C
CANTEL MEDICAL CORP.
CHARTER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
I.PRIMARY FUNCTION
The primary function of the Audit Committee (the "Committee") is to represent the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by:
1.Appointing, retaining (or terminating) and overseeing the work of the independent registered public accounting firm;
2.Approving the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm;
3.Reviewing the company's system of internal controls regarding finance, accounting, business conduct and ethics and legal compliance that management and the Board have established in connection with such matters;
4.Reviewing the Company's accounting and financial reporting processes;
5.Reviewing the integrity of financial reports and other financial and related information released by the Company to the public, or in certain circumstances governmental bodies;
6.Reviewing and appraising with management the performance of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm;
7.Providing an open avenue of communication between the independent registered public accounting firm and the Board; and
8.Receiving and investigating notices of financial improprieties.
The Committee's purpose is (i) to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to (1) the integrity of the Company's financial statements, (2) the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (3) the independent registered public accounting firm's qualifications and independence, and (4) the performance of the Company's internal audit function and independent registered public accounting firm and (ii) to prepare a report in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to be included in the Company's annual proxy statement.
The Committee has the authority to conduct any investigation appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities. It shall have direct access to the independent registered public accounting firm as well as anyone in the Company as deemed necessary by the Committee. The Committee has the authority to retain, at the Company's expense, special legal, accounting, or other experts, consultants and advisors it deems necessary in the performance of its duties.
The Committee should have a clear understanding with the independent registered public accounting firm that they must maintain an open and transparent relationship with the Committee, that the ultimate accountability of the independent registered public accounting firm is to the Committee and that the independent registered public accounting firm must report directly to the Committee. The Committee shall make regular reports to the Board concerning its activities.
The Company shall provide the Committee with appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee, (i) to compensate the independent registered public accounting firm engaged for purposes of rendering an audit report or related work or performing other audit, review or attest services, (ii) to compensate any experts, consultants or advisors engaged by the Committee, and (iii) for ordinary administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties.
The Committee shall give prompt notice to the Company's Chief Financial Officer of all expenditures by the Committee.
II.COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
The Committee shall be comprised of three or more directors, each of whom shall meet the independence requirements of the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). No member of the Committee, other than in his capacity as a member of the Board or a committee, shall (i) accept any consulting, advisory or other fee from the Company or any subsidiary of the Company or (ii) be an affiliated person of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company. No Committee member shall serve simultaneously on the audit committees of more than two other public companies without the consent of the Board of Directors. Such consent may be given by the Board only if it determines that such simultaneous service will not impair the ability of such member to effectively serve on the Company's Audit Committee.
All members of the Committee shall meet the expertise requirements of the SEC and the NYSE. All members shall have a basic understanding of finance and accounting and be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, and at least one member of the Committee shall qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" under the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
The members of the Committee shall be elected or reappointed by the Board annually for a one year term. A Chairman shall be appointed by the Board.
III.MEETINGS
The Committee will meet with management and the independent registered public accounting firm at least two times annually and be available to meet more frequently as circumstances dictate. Scheduled meetings of the Committee are (a) to review and approve the scope and fees of the annual audit to be performed by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and (b) to review and discuss the results of the audit and the Company's 10-K report, prior to its filing. In addition, the Committee Chairman should meet with the independent registered public accounting firm and senior management periodically to review the Company's financial statements, 10-Q reports and other relevant interim reports before release and/or filing. The Committee shall meet periodically with management, the internal auditors (or other personnel responsible for the internal audit function) and the independent registered public accounting firm in separate executive sessions.
IV.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
To fulfill its responsibilities and duties the Committee shall:
Documents/Reports Review
1.Review with financial management and the independent registered public accounting firm, prior to filing, the Company's annual financial statements, quarterly financial statements, the 10-K report and other reports, and the year-end earnings release and other financial and related information released to the public, or in certain circumstances governmental bodies, including the Company's disclosures under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and any certification, report, opinion or review rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm.
2.Review with financial management and the independent registered public accounting firm each quarterly earnings release as well as financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies. The Chairman of the Committee may represent the entire Committee for purposes of this review.
3.Review with management and the external auditors the results of the audit, including any difficulties encountered. This review will include any restrictions on the scope of the independent registered public accounting firm's activities or on access to requested information, and any significant disagreements with management.
4.Review with the independent registered public accounting firm and senior management the recommendations of the independent registered public accounting firm included in their management letter, if any, and their informal observations regarding the adequacy of overall financial and accounting procedures of the Company.
5.Review and discuss with management all Section 302 and 906 certifications and Section 404 internal control reports (including the attestation of the independent registered public accounting firm) required by the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
6.Review disclosures made by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer during the Forms 10-K and 10-Q certification process about significant deficiencies in the design and operation of internal controls or any fraud that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
7.Appoint, retain (or terminate) and oversee the independent registered public accounting firm. Although the Committee has the sole authority to ratify the independent registered public accounting firm, the Committee shall recommend that the Board ask the Company's shareholders, at their annual meeting, to ratify the Committee's selection of the independent registered public accounting firm. The Committee shall also approve the compensation of the independent registered public accounting firm.
8.At least annually, obtain and review a formal written statement from the independent registered public accounting firm describing:
•the firm's internal quality-control procedures;
•any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review, or peer review, of the firm, or by inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the firm, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues; and
•(to access the auditor's independence) all relationships between the independent registered public accounting firm and the Company and its directors and officers.
9.In the context of the Audit Committee's evaluation of the independent registered public accounting firm:
•take into account the opinions of management and the internal auditor;
•engage in a dialogue with the independent registered public accounting firm with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impair the objectivity and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm;
•evaluate the lead partner;
•consider whether a rotation of the independent registered public accounting firm is appropriate;
•confirm that no audit partner who provides services to the Company earns or receives compensation from the independent registered public accounting firm based on the audit
10.Meet with the independent registered public accounting firm prior to the audit to review the planning and staffing of the audit.
11.In addition to approving the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's consolidated financial statements, approve all use of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for non-audit services, other than prohibited non-audit services as specified in Section 10A(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Audit and non-audit services must be approved either (a) explicitly in advance or (b) pursuant to a pre-approval policy established by the Committee that is detailed as to the services that may be pre-approved, does not permit delegation of approval authority to the Company's management, and requires management to inform the Committee of each service approved and performed under the policy.
12.Prior to releasing the year-end earnings, discuss the results of the audit with the independent registered public accounting firm. In this regard, the Committee shall obtain, review and discuss with the independent registered public accounting firm reports and analyses from the independent registered public accounting firm concerning: (a) all critical accounting policies and practices used by the Company, (b) significant financial reporting issues and judgments made in connection with the preparation of the financial statements, including all alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") that have been discussed with management, the ramifications of the use of the alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the independent registered public accounting firm, (c) significant issues regarding accounting principles and estimates, (d) off-balance sheet items, (e) related party transactions, and (f) any other material written communications between the independent registered public accounting firm and management. In addition, the Committee shall discuss certain matters required to be communicated by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Committee in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
13.Ensure that the lead audit partner assigned by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm to the Company, as well as the reviewing or concurring audit partner and the other audit engagement team partners, shall be rotated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC.
14.Annually consult with the independent registered public accounting firm out of the presence of management about the integrity of internal controls, the fullness and accuracy of the Company's financial statements, and such other matters as the Committee deems necessary and appropriate.
15.Establish clear hiring policies for employees and former employees of the independent registered public accounting firm.
Financial Reporting Process
16.Review the integrity of the Company's financial reporting process, both internal and external.
17.Regularly review separately with management and the independent registered public accounting firm any significant audit problems or difficulties encountered during the course of the audit and management's response, including any restrictions on the scope of work or
access to required information, any significant disagreements with management, and a discussion of the responsibilities, budget and staffing of the Company's internal audit function.
18.Review any significant disagreement among management and the independent registered public accounting firm in connection with the preparation of the financial statements.
Ethical and Legal Compliance
19.Review with the Company's counsel legal compliance matters, including the Company's Securities Trading Policy and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
20.Review with the Company's counsel any legal matter that could have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.
Other Committee Responsibilities
21.Regularly report to the Board about Committee activities and issues that arise with respect to quality or integrity of the Company's financial statements, the Company's compliance with legal or regulatory requirements, the performance and independence of the company's independent registered public accounting firm, and the performance of the internal audit function.
22.Establish procedures for (i) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, and auditing matters and (ii) the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding such matters, consistent with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
23.Annually prepare a report to shareholders as and to the extent required by SEC rules and regulations. The report should be included in the Company's annual proxy statement to the extent required by applicable SEC rules and regulations.
24.Discuss with management the Company's major policy with respect to risk assessment and risk management.
25.Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Company's by-laws, and governing law, as the Committee or the Board deems necessary or appropriate.
26.Ensure that minutes of each meeting are prepared and distributed to all members of the Board and provide periodic summary reports to the Board. The permanent file of the minutes will be maintained by the Secretary of the Company.
27.Review and update this Charter periodically, as conditions dictate. The Charter should be submitted to the Board for approval and published as required by SEC regulations.
28.Evaluate the Committee's and individual members' performance at least annually.
While the Committee has the responsibilities and powers set forth in this Charter, it is not the duty of the Committee to plan or conduct audits or to determine that the Company's financial statements are complete and accurate and are in accordance with GAAP. This is the responsibility of management and the independent registered public accounting firm. Nor is it the duty of the Committee to conduct investigations, to resolve disagreements, if any, between management and the independent registered public accounting firm or to assure compliance with laws and regulations.
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF
CANTEL MEDICAL CORP.
December 16, 2004
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1.ELECTION OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES FOR TERMS EXPIRING AT 2007 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS:
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CANTEL MEDICAL CORP.
PROXY
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned stockholder of CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. (the "Company") hereby appoints Charles M. Diker and James P. Reilly, and each of them, as proxies, with full power of substitution, to vote, as designated on the reverse side, on behalf of the undersigned the number of votes to which the undersigned is entitled, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of CANTEL MEDICAL CORP., to be held on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York, New York, or at any adjournments thereof:
(Continued and to be signed on the reverse side)
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