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 7, 2005
SMTC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-31051 | 98-0197680 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
635 Hood Road
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4N6
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (905) 479-1810
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Definitive Material Agreement.
On February 7, 2005, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada, entered into an employment agreement and other related agreements with John Caldwell, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Under the terms of the agreements, Mr. Caldwell is entitled to an annual base salary of Cdn$504,000, which may be increased by the Board of Directors. Mr. Caldwell is also entitled to a car allowance. Beginning with the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005, in the event that the Company meets certain EBITDA targets, Mr. Caldwell is eligible for an annual bonus equal to his then current base salary, or a higher amount determined by the Board of Directors if the Company exceeds the specified EBITDA targets. In the event that the Company’s performance is greater than 90% but less than 100% of the EBITDA target, Mr. Caldwell will be eligible for a reduced bonus. At the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, any bonus may be paid through the grant of fully vested deferred share units, each of which will be equivalent to the fair market value of a single share of the Company’s common stock. In the event that Mr. Caldwell is terminated without cause or, following a change of control, is terminated without cause or constructively discharged, he is entitled to a lump sum payment of two years base salary and target bonus. The employment agreement provides for customary non-competition and non-solicitation provisions which continue during the term of the agreement and for two years from the date of termination. Pursuant to a Deferred Share Units agreement, within 60 days following the termination of his employment (or within 10 days following a change of control), Mr. Caldwell will be entitled to a payment in the amount of the fair market value of 66,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Copies of the employment agreement and the other related agreements are being filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibit |
Title | ||
| 10.1 | Employment Agreement dated as of February 7, 2005 between John Caldwell and SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada. | |||
| 10.2 | Deferred Share Units Agreement dated as of February 7, 2005 between John Caldwell and SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada. | |||
| 10.3 | Bonus Plan dated as of February 7, 2005 provided by SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada to John Caldwell. | |||
SIGNATURE
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.
| SMTC CORPORATION | ||||
| Date: February 11, 2005 |
By: |
/s/ Jane Todd | ||
| Name: |
Jane Todd | |||
| Title: |
Chief Financial Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 10.1 | Employment Agreement dated as of February 7, 2005 between John Caldwell and SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada. | |
| 10.2 | Deferred Share Units Agreement dated as of February 7, 2005 between John Caldwell and SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada. | |
| 10.3 | Bonus Plan dated as of February 7, 2005 provided by SMTC Manufacturing Corporation of Canada to John Caldwell. | |