UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 8, 2011
Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-5556
(Commission File Number)
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59-0483700
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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1530 Cornerstone Boulevard, Suite 100
Daytona Beach, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)
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32117
(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (386) 274-2202
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Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On February 10, 2011, Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. (the “Company”) announced that William H. McMunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will be retiring as of December 31, 2011. The Company also announced that its board has hired an executive search firm to assist in finding a new CEO to replace Mr. McMunn. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
(e) In connection with Mr. McMunn's retirement, the Company and Mr. McMunn entered into an agreement executed February 8, 2011 (the “Agreement”), under which Mr. McMunn will receive a one-time lump sum early retirement incentive payment of $158,747.12 plus reimbursement for any unused vacation days (less applicable withholdings and deductions), the Company will pay health coverage premiums pursuant to COBRA for Mr. McMunn for the eight-month period beginning January 1, 2012 and ending August 31, 2012 (in the event that Mr. McMunn timely elects continuation coverage under COBRA), and the Company will transfer to Mr. McMunn title to his Company furnished automobile. In addition, Mr. McMunn agrees to waive and generally release all claims in fa
vor of the Company. The Agreement also provides that the Company may extend Mr. McMunn's effective date of retirement and continue to employ Mr. McMunn to June 30, 2012, in order to facilitate the transition to a new chief executive officer. Commencing on his effective date of retirement, Mr. McMunn will render consulting and strategic advisory services for a period of twelve months unless earlier terminated pursuant to the Agreement. The Company will pay Mr. McMunn $12,500 per month for such consulting services.
The foregoing summary of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the text of the Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 10, 2011
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Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.
By: /s/Bruce W. Teeters
Bruce W. Teeters, Senior Vice President - Finance
and Treasurer
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PRESS
RELEASE
Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. · P.O. Box 10809 · Daytona Beach, FL 32120-0809 ·
386-274-2202 · 386-274-1223
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Date:
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February 10, 2011
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Contact:
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William H. McMunn, President/CEO
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Phone:
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386-274-2202
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Fax:
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386-274-1223
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CONSOLIDATED TOMOKA CEO TO RETIRE
Daytona Beach, Florida – Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. (NYSE AMEX: CTO), William H. McMunn, President and Chief Executive Office of the Company, announced that he will be retiring effective December 31, 2011. William J. Voges, Chairman of the Board, said, “Bill McMunn has provided the leadership and long-term vision that has allowed the Company to grow and prosper during his ten years as our Chief Executive Officer. He also had the foresight to develop our long-term business plan that has allowed the Company to endure the current real estate downturn. Mr. McMunn will continue in a consulting capacity through 2012 to assure a smooth transit
ion to new management. We wish Bill all the best and thank him for his years of service and dedication to Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.”
Mr. McMunn stated, “I have been honored to have worked for such a fine Company that has always focused on the best interest of our shareholders and our community as we planned and developed our lands. The advance notice of my retirement date coupled with the commitment to provide consulting services in 2012 will allow for a seamless transition to the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer.”
The Board has retained Eton Partners, an executive search firm in Atlanta, Georgia, to assist in finding a new chief executive officer to replace Mr. McMunn.
Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. is a Florida-based company primarily engaged in converting Company owned agricultural lands into a portfolio of net lease income properties strategically located in the Southeast, through the efficient utilization of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. The Company has low long-term debt and generates over $9 million annually before tax cash flow from its real estate portfolio. The Company also engages in selective self-development of targeted income properties. The Company’s adopted strategy is designed to provide the financial strength and cash flow to weather difficult real estate cycles. Visit our website at www.ctlc.com.
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“Safe Harbor”
Certain statements contained in this press release (other than statements of historical fact) are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” and similar expressions and variations thereof identify certain of such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they were made. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potentia
l effect upon the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management’s expectations or that the effect of future developments on the Company will be those anticipated by management.
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between CONSOLIDATED TOMOKA LAND CO. (“Consolidated Tomoka” or the “Company”), the address of which is 1530 Cornerstone Boulevard, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117, and WILLIAM H. MCMUNN (“Mr. McMunn” or the “employee”), whose address is 3 South Ravensfield Lane, Ormond Beach, FL 32174, and his heirs, beneficiaries and personal representatives.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Mr. McMunn is currently employed by Consolidated Tomoka as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and
WHEREAS, Mr. McMunn desires to retire and as a result voluntarily resign from his employment with Consolidated Tomoka on the terms and provisions provided herein; and
WHEREAS, Consolidated Tomoka is willing for Mr. McMunn to retire and resign from his employment as CEO of Consolidated Tomoka on the terms and provisions provided herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and promises of the parties, and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as set forth below.
1. Employment and Retirement of Employee.
(a) Employment and Retirement of Employee; Payment of Early Retirement Incentive. By execution of this Agreement, Mr. McMunn irrevocably elects to retire and to resign from the employment of Consolidated Tomoka and to relinquish the positions of Chief Executive Officer and President, and to retire from all other offices, titles, and directorships he may hold with Consolidated Tomoka’s subsidiaries, all effective December 31, 2011 (“Effective Date of Retirement”). (Notwithstanding, in the event a new CEO is hired, then at the request of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) in order to effect an orderly transition, Mr. Mc
Munn shall relinquish the titles of President and CEO on a date specified by the Board.) Between the execution of this Agreement and the Effective Date of Retirement, Mr. McMunn will continue to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with his position as CEO until his replacement is hired and his or her term of employment begins (including, without limitation, providing transition assistance for any newly hired CEO, acting as qualifying agent for the Company’s brokerage and construction licenses, and such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to him by the board of directors of Consolidated Tomoka commensurate with his position), and be paid his current annual salary ($294,816) and receive his current benefits through the “Effective Date of Retirement”. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. McMunn will not participate in any stock option grants for the year 2011 and thereafter, nor will he participate in the 2011 cash bonus plan. Unde
r the terms set forth in this Agreement and in consideration of Mr. McMunn’s commitments set forth below, Consolidated Tomoka shall pay to Mr. McMunn as an early retirement incentive the sum of One Hundred Fifty-eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-seven Dollars and Twelve cents ($158,747.12) plus reimbursement for any unused vacation days, on December 29, 2011 (“Early Retirement Incentive”). From these gross wages, Consolidated Tomoka will make all normal and required withholdings and deductions and such other deductions that Mr. McMunn may request. The Early Retirement Incentive will be included as wages in the W-2 issued by Consolidated Tomoka for Mr. McMunn for tax year 2011. In addition, Consolidated Tomoka agrees that it will pay the total monthly premium for continued major medical/hospitalization insurance coverage for Mr. McMunn pursuant to COBRA for the eight (8) month period beginning January 1, 2012, and ending August 31, 2012; provided, however, Mr. McMunn timely elects continuat
ion coverage under COBRA. In addition, Consolidated Tomoka will transfer to Mr. McMunn title to his company furnished automobile on the Effective Date of Retirement. During the remainder of Mr. McMunn’s employment, his employment may be terminated pursuant to Section 3 below.
(b) Option to Extend Date of Retirement. At the option (“Option”) of Consolidated Tomoka, Consolidated Tomoka may extend the Effective Date of Retirement and continue the employ of Mr. McMunn to June 30, 2012 (which date should the Option be exercised is hereafter referred to as the Effective Date of Retirement), if necessary to facilitate an orderly transition to a new chief executive officer. Consolidated Tomoka must exercise the Option not later than December 1, 2011, by written notice to Mr. McMunn. All terms, conditions, and benefits of Mr. McMunn’s employment (including but not limited to the payment due on December 29, 2011) shall cont
inue unchanged during any extension of Mr. McMunn’s employment with Consolidated Tomoka pursuant to any exercise of the Option.
2. Retention as Consultant.
(a) Retention as Consultant and Consulting Term. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Consolidated Tomoka agrees to retain Mr. McMunn to render consulting and strategic advisory services (“Services”) in connection with the business, prospects, relationships, and financial and regulatory compliance initiatives of Consolidated Tomoka as reasonably requested by Consolidated Tomoka from time to time by its Board Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. McMunn hereby agrees to accept such engagement. The term of Mr. McMunn’s engagement as a consultant (the “Consulting Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date
of Retirement and shall continue until (i) the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Effective Date of Retirement, or (ii) terminated pursuant to Section 3 below.
(b) Performance. During the Consulting Term, Mr. McMunn will perform the Services in a professional, competent and ethical manner. It is the parties’ intent that Mr. McMunn average thirty (30) hours monthly in the performance of such services, however, in no event shall he exceed 360 hours in the aggregate during the Consulting Term. Mr. McMunn may render the Services in any manner that does not interfere with his ability to effectively perform the Services, including, without limitation, via telephone, email or at the offices of Consolidated Tomoka. Mr. McMunn’s engagement is non exclusive and he may pursue other business interests that
do not interfere with his ability to perform the Services or violate any ethical obligations owed to Consolidated Tomoka. Consolidated Tomoka and Mr. McMunn specifically intend and agree that his engagement as a consultant be in the nature of an independent contractor relationship.
(c) Compensation. In consideration for the Services and other covenants and obligations of Mr. McMunn hereunder, Consolidated Tomoka shall pay Mr. McMunn a consultancy fee during the Consulting Term equal to $12,500 monthly payable in advance on the first business day of each calendar month. Except as set forth in 2(d) or in writing between the parties, each of Consolidated Tomoka and Mr. McMunn shall bear their own costs and expenses in performing their obligations under this section of this Agreement. As Mr. McMunn will be an independent contractor during the Consulting Term, he will not be eligible to receive any Company provided benefits.
(d) Expenses. Consolidated Tomoka will reimburse Mr. McMunn for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in rendering the Services in accordance with Consolidated Tomoka’s standard reimbursement policies.
(e) Tax Obligations. Mr. McMunn, as an Independent Contractor shall be solely responsible for all income and other tax liabilities or obligations resulting from the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and will be issued a 1099 tax form.
3. Termination of Employment or Consulting Term.
(a) Termination for Cause. Mr. McMunn’s employment or the Consulting Term may be terminated at any time by Consolidated Tomoka with Cause upon written notice of termination delivered to Mr. McMunn. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean:
(i) Mr. McMunn’s arrest or conviction for, plea of nolo contendere to, or admission of the commission of, any act of fraud, misappropriation, or embezzlement, or a criminal felony involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or
(ii) a breach by Mr. McMunn of any material provision of this Agreement provided Mr. McMunn is given reasonable notice of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure, any such breach; or
(iii) any act or intentional omission by Mr. McMunn involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or
(iv) any act or intentional omission by Mr. McMunn which would cause Consolidated Tomoka significant reputational injury, such as defamation, libel, and slander.
(b) Death or Disability of Mr. McMunn. This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon the death of Mr. McMunn or upon Mr. McMunn becoming disabled such that Mr. McMunn cannot perform the essential functions of his employment position or the essential requirements of the consultant Services with or without reasonable accommodation. Nothing contained in this subsection shall affect Mr. McMunn’s eligibility for employee disability benefits under an applicable employee disability insurance plan.
4. Waiver and Release. Mr. McMunn hereby waives, and releases Consolidated Tomoka (including each of its past and present related entities including affiliated associations, parent companies, employee benefit plans, including the 401(k) Plan, insurers, subcontractors, successors and assigns, and any and all of its and their past, current, and future officers, directors, employees, and agents and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them, both individually and as agents or representatives of these entities) from, all claims, rights, administrative charges, and causes of action, both known and unknown, in law or in equity, of any kind whatsoeve
r, that Mr. McMunn has or could have made against Consolidated Tomoka through the date of signing this Agreement. Mr. McMunn waives, and releases Consolidated Tomoka from, all claims, rights, charges and causes of action relating to or arising out of Mr. McMunn’s employment with, conditions of employment with, compensation by, or separation and/or termination of employment from Consolidated Tomoka, including, without limitation, any claims, rights, charges or causes of action arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990; Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11478; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; the Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended; the Occupational Safety and H
ealth Act of 1970, as amended; the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), as amended; the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, as amended; any Florida or federal Whistleblower laws; Florida Statutes, Sec.112.3187, 440.205, and 448.102 and any other federal or state law or local ordinance, including any suit in tort (including negligence and personal injury) or contract (whether oral, written or implied), or any other common law or equitable basis of action, except for any claim which may not lawfully be waived in this manner or a claim based upon any obligation of Consolidated Tomoka under this Agreement.
5. Mutual Non-Disparagement. Except as required by law, Mr. McMunn and Consolidated Tomoka agree to refrain from expressing (or causing others to express) to any third party, any derogatory or negative opinions, comments, statements, or any other action of such a nature concerning Mr. McMunn and Consolidated Tomoka, including to friends, current or former employees, elected or appointed government officials, business associates, members of any bar association, customers, the press, or vendors or suppliers of Consolidated Tomoka.
6. Survival of Non-Disclosure Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the terms, provisions and obligations set forth in that certain Consolidated Tomoka Land Co. Proprietary Model Non Disclosure Agreement dated May 10, 2010, between the Company and Mr. McMunn shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions described herein.
7. Notices. All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and delivered by hand or sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) or by nationally recognized overnight air courier service and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made as of the date delivered if delivered personally, or if mailed, on the third business day after mailing (on the first business day after mailing in the case of a nationally recognized overnight air courier service) to the parties at the following:
If to Consolidated Tomoka:
Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.
1530 Cornerstone Boulevard, Suite 100
Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
If to Mr. McMunn:
William H. McMunn
3 South Ravensfield Lane
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
8. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction invalidates any provision of this Agreement, then all of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue unabated and in full force and effect.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and shall not be modified or superseded except in writing by the parties to this Agreement. Except as specifically provided herein, this Agreement supersedes and renders null and void any previous agreements or contracts, whether written or oral, between Mr. McMunn and Consolidated Tomoka but shall not serve to waive or modify any vested rights or benefits associated with his employment by Consolidated Tomoka (including but not limited to his 401(k) account and any vested benefits under Consolidated Tomoka’s defined benefit or deferred compensation plans or any
stock option grants received by Mr. McMunn prior to the date of the execution of this Agreement by Mr. McMunn). Consolidated Tomoka and Mr. McMunn specifically recognize that Mr. McMunn is a participant in Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. Deferred Compensation Plan for Officers and Key Employees and that he is not waiving, and is entitled to, whatever benefits that Plan provides for him as an eligible employee.
10. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern this Agreement.
11. Arbitration; Attorney’s Fees and Costs. In the event a dispute arises out of this Agreement, including but not limited to any alleged termination for cause, the parties agree to resolve all disputes through final and binding arbitration in Volusia County, Florida, in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The prevailing party in any action to enforce or construe the terms and provisions of this Agreement will be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs from the non prevailing party.
12. Opportunity to Consider and Confer. Mr. McMunn acknowledges that he:
(a) has had the opportunity to, and is hereby specifically advised to, consult with an attorney of his choice;
(b) has been given a reasonable period of up to twenty-one (21) calendar days in which to consider signing this Agreement;
(c) fully understands and is in complete agreement with all of the terms of this Agreement;
(d) has signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily;
(e) has not relied on any representation or statement made by Consolidated Tomoka or any of Consolidated Tomoka’s agents or employees, except those set forth in this Agreement.
(f) This Agreement may be revoked by either party within seven (7) days after signing by sending a notice of revocation in the manner required by Section 7.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Consolidated Tomoka and Mr. McMunn hereby execute this Agreement by signing below voluntarily and with full knowledge of the significance of all of its terms and provisions.
CONSOLIDATED-TOMOKA LAND CO.
By: /s/William J. Voges
William J. Voges, Chairman of the Board
/s/Vicky R. Jones
Witness
By: /s/William H. McMunn
William H. McMunn
/s/Sharon H. Romano
Witness
Signed and effective as of February 8, 2011