UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
September 26, 2014
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-34533
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13-3361050
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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9503 East 33rd Street
One Celadon Drive, Indianapolis, IN
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46235
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(317) 972-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Fiscal Year 2015 Senior Management Performance-Based Cash Bonus Program
In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a cash bonus program for fiscal 2015 (the "2015 Bonus Program") for certain Named Executive Officers. Under the 2015 Bonus Program, the Compensation Committee adopted the following target bonus amounts for each of the officers listed below:
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Name and Position
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Target Bonus as a Percentage of Annualized Current Salary
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Target Bonus in Dollars
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Paul Will,
CEO and President
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65%
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$325,000
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William E. Meek,
Executive Vice President, CFO,
and Treasurer
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50%
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$117,500
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Jonathan Russell,
President of Asset Light Business Units
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35%
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$117,250
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As part of the 2015 Bonus Program, the Compensation Committee established the following allocation for attainment of the fiscal 2015 cash bonus:
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Bonus Criteria
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Percentage of Bonus
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Earnings Per Share Target
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100%
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For the earnings per share target, the recipients may earn between 0% and 200% of the portion of such target, depending on the level of performance. Earnings per share is equal to diluted earnings per share as reflected in our audited financial statements, excluding any gain or loss attributable to extraordinary non-cash items. The bonus amounts are linear in between the identified earnings per share targets and adjusted for the pro forma impact of any acquisitions or dispositions.
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Diluted EPS Calculation
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Fiscal 2015
EPS
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Percentage of Target Bonus
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<$1.10
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0%
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$1.10
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50%
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$1.20
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100%
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$1.30
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150%
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$1.40
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200%
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The Compensation Committee viewed the 2015 performance target as reflecting a range of performance that is achievable but uncertain, with the upper end of the range reflecting a significant accomplishment. The 2015 performance targets do not reflect any view of management or the Compensation Committee concerning earnings expectations for the year.
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.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
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Date: October 2, 2014
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By:
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/s/ William E. Meek |
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William E. Meek
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
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