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5-Feb-2013
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Change in Directors or Pri
with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving company and CTI ceasing to exist as
a separate entity, was consummated. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and
Plan of Merger, dated August 12, 2012 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among
CTI, Verint and Merger Sub, each share of CTI common stock outstanding
immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into the
right to receive new shares of Verint common stock at an exchange ratio of
0.1298 shares of Verint common stock for each share of CTI common stock. In
addition, the Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock of Verint ("Verint
preferred stock") and all shares of Verint common stock held by CTI immediately
prior to the effective time of the Merger were canceled.
At a special meeting of stockholders held on February 4, 2013 (the "Verint
special meeting"), Verint stockholders voted to adopt the Merger Agreement and
to approve the transactions contemplated by that agreement, including the Merger
and the issuance of Verint common stock to CTI shareholders in connection
therewith. At a special meeting of shareholders held on February 4, 2013, CTI
shareholders voted to adopt the Merger Agreement and to approve the transactions
contemplated by that agreement, including the Merger.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms of
the Merger Agreement, a copy of which has been filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Verint's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "SEC") on August 13, 2012 and incorporated in this Item 2.01 by reference.
(b) Resignation of Directors; Change in Responsibilities of Officer.
In connection with the consummation of the Merger, effective February 4, 2013,
Augustus K. Oliver, Shefali Shah and Mark C. Terrell resigned from the board of
directors of Verint (the "Board") and all committees thereof. The resignations
of Mr. Oliver, Ms. Shah and Mr. Terrell were not the result of any disagreement
with Verint or its operations, policies or practices.
The information referred to in "Item 8.01 Other Events" below relating to Meir
Sperling's change in responsibilities is incorporated by reference herein.
(d) Appointment of New Director.
On February 4, 2013, the Board approved the election of Dr. Richard Nottenburg
as a director of Verint. Dr. Nottenburg, an investor in early stage technology
companies and a business consultant, was President and Chief Executive Officer
and a member of the board of directors of Sonus Networks, Inc. from June 2008
through October 2010. From July 2004 until May 2008, Dr. Nottenburg was an
officer with Motorola, Inc., ultimately serving as its Executive Vice President,
Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Nottenburg is currently
a member of the boards of directors of PMC Sierra, Inc. and Aeroflex
Corporation. He was a member of the board of directors of Verint from July 2011
to November 2011 and a member of the board of directors of CTI from November
2006 to November 2011.
The Board has determined that Dr. Nottenburg is "independent" for purposes of
NASDAQ's governance listing standards (specifically, NASDAQ Listing Rule
5605(a)(2)).
Dr. Nottenburg is expected to become party to an Indemnification Agreement with
Verint on the same basis as Verint's other directors, the terms of which are
described in Verint's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31,
2012.
The information referred to in "Item 8.01 Other Events" below relating to Dr.
Nottenburg's committee membership is incorporated by reference herein.
Year.
On February 4, 2013, the Board unanimously approved amendments to the Amended
and Restated By-Laws of Verint (as amended and restated, the "By-Laws")
effective as of February 4, 2013 as described below:
• Issuance of Equity Securities: The By-Laws were amended to eliminate
the requirement that, until such time as Verint's majority
stockholder as of September 11, 2007 ceases to hold a majority of
Verint's voting securities, a vote of 75% of the entire Board or the
affirmative vote of the holders of the majority of the issued and
outstanding shares of Verint common stock would be required to
approve any issuance of equity securities by Verint (other than
pursuant to equity compensation plans) (Article I, Section 9);
• Quorum and Manner of Voting: The By-Laws were amended to eliminate
the reference to Article I, Section 9 in Article II, Section 4; and
• Amendments: The By-Laws were amended to eliminate the provision
that, until such time as Verint's majority stockholder as of
September 11, 2007 ceases to hold a majority of Verint's voting
securities, Article I, Section 9 may only be amended by a vote of
75% of the entire Board.
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The descriptions of the amendments to the By-Laws are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the By-Laws, a copy of which has been filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
stock to CTI shareholders in connection therewith, no vote was taken on the separate proposal to approve the adjournment of the Verint special meeting to solicit additional proxies.
• Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee-John Egan (Chair), Mr.
DeMarines and Howard Safir.
• Audit Committee-Larry Myers (Chair), Mr. DeMarines, Mr. Safir, and
Earl C. Shanks.
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• Compensation Committee-Dr. Nottenburg (Chair), Mr. Safir and Mr. Shanks.
(b) Change in Responsibility of Officers In conjunction with the consummation of the Merger, the associated changes to Verint's capital structure and the changes to the Board discussed elsewhere in this Current Report, Verint will begin a process of refining its long-term growth strategy. In that regard, Mr. Sperling, the Corporate Officer of Verint responsible for its Communications Intelligence business unit and for Verint Systems Ltd. ("VSL"), Verint's Israeli subsidiary, following a transition will be promoted to become Chief Strategy Officer of Verint. In that role, Mr. Sperling will focus on Verint's long-term growth strategy in the Actionable Intelligence market and continue to oversee relationships with certain key strategic customers and partners. Mr. Sperling will also remain Corporate Officer and become Chairman of VSL. As part of Mr. Sperling's transition to Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Hanan Gino will join Verint beginning on or about February 11, 2013 and will transition to the roles of General Manager, Communications Intelligence business unit as well as General Manager of VSL. Mr. Gino joins Verint with over 25 years of leadership and business experience in the global high tech industry.
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