0000921895-13-000533.txt : 20130308 0000921895-13-000533.hdr.sgml : 20130308 20130307204253 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-13-000533 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20130308 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130307 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WAUSAU PAPER CORP. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000105076 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PAPER MILLS [2621] IRS NUMBER: 390690900 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-09724 FILM NUMBER: 13675101 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 PAPER PLACE STREET 2: ATTN: SHERRI L. LEMMER CITY: MOSINEE STATE: WI ZIP: 54455 BUSINESS PHONE: 7156934470 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 PAPER PLACE STREET 2: ATTN: SHERRI L. LEMMER CITY: MOSINEE STATE: WI ZIP: 54455 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WAUSAU MOSINEE PAPER CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030212 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WAUSAU MOSINEE PAPER MILLS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980114 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Starboard Value LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001517137 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 830 THIRD AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: (212) 845-7977 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 830 THIRD AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 SC 13D/A 1 sc13da906297097_03062013.htm AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D sc13da906297097_03062013.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 9)1

Wausau Paper Corp.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, no par value
(Title of Class of Securities)

943315101
(CUSIP Number)
 
JEFFREY C. SMITH
STARBOARD VALUE LP
830 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10022
(212) 845-7977

STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

March 6, 2013
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ¨.

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.


_______________
1              The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
CAYMAN ISLANDS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
4,713,392
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
4,713,392
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
4,713,392
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
CO

 
2

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
1,154,496
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
1,154,496
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
1,154,496
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
2.3%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
3

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD VALUE LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
4

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
5

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
6

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
7

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JEFFREY C. SMITH
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
8

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
MARK MITCHELL
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
9

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PETER A. FELD
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
7,300,000
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
7,300,000
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
7,300,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
14.8%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
10

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JOHN S. KVOCKA
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
775
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
775
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
775
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
Less than 1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
11

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
GEORGE PATRICK MURPHY
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
2,760
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,760
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,760
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
Less than 1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
12

 
CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
The following constitutes Amendment No. 9 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 9”).  This Amendment No. 9 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.
 
Item 2.
Identity and Background.
 
 
Item 2 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
In connection with the Settlement Agreement defined and described in Item 4 below, John S. Kvocka and George Patrick Murphy, director nominees of Starboard V&O Fund, were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Issuer (the “Board”). Accordingly, Messrs. Kvocka and Murphy are no longer members of the Section 13(d) group and shall cease to be Reporting Persons immediately after the filing of this Amendment No. 9.  The remaining Reporting Persons will continue filing as a group statements on Schedule 13D with respect to their beneficial ownership of securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law.  Each of the remaining Reporting Persons is party to the Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6.
 
Item 4.
Purpose of Transaction.
 
 
Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following: 
 
On March 6, 2013, Starboard (as defined in the Amended and Restated Settlement Agreement) and the Issuer entered into an Amended and Restated Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) to that certain original Settlement Agreement dated as of February 10, 2012.  The following description of the Settlement Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Settlement Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement the Issuer agreed: (i) to nominate John S. Kvocka and George P. Murphy (together, the “2013 Starboard Nominees”) for election to the Board at the 2013 Annual Meeting, along with Londa J. Dewey and G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.; (ii) that Mr. Kvocka and Mr. Murphy, and either Ms. Dewey or Mr. Humphrey (as the Issuer shall determine) shall be designated as nominees for the class of directors with terms expiring at the 2016 Annual Meeting, and either Ms. Dewey or Mr. Humphrey shall be designated as a nominee for the class of directors with terms expiring at the 2014 Annual Meeting; (iii) to use its reasonable best efforts to hold the 2013 Annual Meeting no later than May 31, 2013; (iv) to appoint the 2013 Starboard Nominees as observers to the Board as of the date of the Settlement Agreement and, subject to attorney-client privilege and their execution of a confidentiality agreement, to provide the 2013 Starboard Nominees with copies of all notices and written information furnished to the full Board reasonably in advance of the meeting to the extent practicable and to permit the 2013 Starboard Nominees to be present at all meetings of the full Board; and (v) to allow Starboard to recommend substitute directors in the event either of the 2013 Starboard Nominees is unable to serve as a director, resigns or is removed as a director prior to the 2014 Annual Meeting and at such time Starboard beneficially owns in the aggregate at least the lesser of 3.0% of the then outstanding Shares and 1,479,687 Shares.
 
The Issuer further agreed that the 2013 Starboard Appointees shall be considered by the Board for Board committee appointments in a manner that is consistent with the consideration for committee assignments of the other members of the Board and in accordance with the Issuer’s corporate governance guidelines and applicable committee charters.  In addition, the Issuer agreed within five (5) business days of the date of the Settlement Agreement, to amend its Rights Agreement (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) to provide that Starboard shall not be deemed to be an Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement) so long as Starboard does not beneficially own more than the greater of 17% of the outstanding Shares or 8,390,971 Shares, in each case, in the aggregate.  In turn, Starboard agreed that from the period commencing with the execution of the Settlement Agreement and continuing until the fifth anniversary of the date thereof, at every meeting of the stockholders of the Issuer and at every adjournment or postponement thereof, and on every action or approval by written consent of the stockholders of the Issuer, Starboard shall not vote or cause to be voted Shares representing more than the greater of 7,354,439 Shares or 14.9% of the Shares of outstanding at the time, in each case in the aggregate.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
Starboard further agreed, among other things: (i) to irrevocably withdraw its Notice of Stockholder Nomination of Individuals for Election as Directors at the 2013 Annual Meeting submitted to the Issuer in January 2013 and any related materials or notices submitted to the Issuer in connection therewith and (ii) not to take any further action with respect to any solicitation materials filed by it or on its behalf with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  In addition, Starboard agreed, among other things, not to, directly or indirectly: (i) nominate or recommend for nomination any person for election at the 2013 Annual Meeting, (ii) submit any proposal for consideration at, or bring any other business before, the 2013 Annual Meeting, or (iii) initiate, encourage or participate in any “withhold” or similar campaign with respect to the 2013 Annual Meeting.  Starboard also agreed to abide by certain “standstill provisions” until the earlier of ten (10) business days prior to the deadline for the submission of stockholder nominations for the 2014 Annual Meeting or the date that is one hundred (100) days prior to the first anniversary of the 2013 Annual Meeting.
 
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On March 6, 2013, Starboard and the Issuer entered into a Settlement Agreement defined and described in Item 4 above and attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
 
On March 6, 2013, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons who will remain Reporting Persons subsequent to this Amendment No. 9 agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law.  A copy of this agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
Item 7 is hereby amended to include the following exhibits:
 
 
99.1
Settlement Agreement by and among Starboard and Wausau Paper Corp., dated March 6, 2013.
 
 
99.2
Joint Filing Agreement by and among Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC, Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value GP LLC, Starboard Principal Co LP, Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, Jeffrey C. Smith, Mark R. Mitchell and Peter A. Feld, dated March 6, 2013.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 943315101
 
SIGNATURES
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated:  March 7, 2013
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
By: Starboard Value LP,
       its investment manager
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC
By: Starboard Value LP,
       its manager
 
STARBOARD VALUE LP
By: Starboard Value GP LLC,
       its general partner
 
STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC
By: Starboard Principal Co LP,
       its member
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP
By: Starboard Principal Co GP LLC,
       its general partner
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC

 
 
By:
/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
 
Name:
Jeffrey C. Smith
 
Title:
Authorized Signatory

 
 
/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
JEFFREY C. SMITH
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Mark Mitchell, Peter A. Feld, John S. Kvocka and George Patrick Murphy

 
 
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EX-99.1 2 ex991to13da906297097_030613.htm SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ex991to13da906297097_030613.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
AGREEMENT
 
This Amended and Restated Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 6, 2013 and amends and restates in its entirety the Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2012 (the “Original Date”), by and among Wausau Paper Corp. (the “Company”) and the entities and natural persons listed on Exhibit A hereto and their respective Affiliates (collectively, “Starboard”) (each of the Company and Starboard, a “Party” to this Agreement, and collectively, the “Parties”).
 
RECITALS
 
WHEREAS, the Company and Starboard have engaged in various discussions and communications concerning the Company’s business, financial performance and strategic plans;
 
WHEREAS, as of the Original Date, Starboard was deemed to beneficially own shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”) totaling, in the aggregate, 4,756,200 shares, or approximately 9.7%, of the Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date hereof;
 
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, Starboard is deemed to beneficially own shares of Common Stock totaling, in the aggregate, approximately 7,300,000  shares (excluding any shares beneficially owned by any 2013 Starboard Nominees (as defined below), or approximately 14.8%, of the Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date hereof;
 
WHEREAS, as of the Original Date, the Company and the members of Starboard determined to come to an agreement with respect to the election of members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) at the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company (the “2012 Annual Meeting”), certain matters related to the 2012 Annual Meeting and certain other matters, as provided in this Agreement;
 
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Company and the members of Starboard  have determined to come to an agreement with respect to the election of members of the Board at the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company (the “2013 Annual Meeting”) and certain other matters, as provided in this Agreement; and
 
WHEREAS, certain of the terms and provisions from the agreement as of the Original Date have been eliminated to the extent such terms and provisions are no longer applicable.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
 
 
 

 
 
1.             2012 Board Matters; 2012 Board Appointments; 2012 Annual Meeting; Committee
 
(a)           Prior to the mailing of its definitive proxy statement for the 2012 Annual Meeting, the Company agrees that the Board shall take all necessary actions to nominate Charles E. Hodges and Michael C. Burandt (together, the “2012 Starboard Nominees”) for election to the Board at the 2012 Annual Meeting.  The parties agree that the Board shall also take all action necessary so that at the 2012 Annual Meeting, the Board shall also nominate Henry C. Newell and G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. (together, the “2012 Board Nominees”) for election to the Board at the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Mr. Hodges, Mr. Burandt and Mr. Newell shall be designated as nominees for the class of directors with terms expiring at the 2015 Annual Meeting and Mr. Humphrey shall be designated as a nominee for the class of directors with terms expiring at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
 
(b)           The Company agrees that if either of the 2012 Starboard Nominees is unable to serve as a director, resigns as a director or is removed as a director prior to the 2013 Annual Meeting, and at such time Starboard beneficially owns in the aggregate at least the lesser of 3.0% of the Company’s then outstanding Common Stock and 1,475,236 shares of Common Stock (subject to adjustment for stock splits, reclassifications, combinations and similar adjustments), Starboard shall have the ability to recommend a substitute person(s), who will be independent of Starboard and who will also qualify as “independent” pursuant to NYSE listing standards, to replace any such 2012 Starboard Nominee, subject to the approval of the Company’s Corporate Governance Committee in good faith after exercising its fiduciary duties, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld (any such replacement nominee appointed in accordance with the provisions of this clause (b) shall be referred to as the “Starboard Replacement Director”).  In the event the Corporate Governance Committee does not accept a substitute person recommended by Starboard, Starboard will have the right to recommend additional substitute person(s), who will also be independent of Starboard and who will also qualify as “independent” pursuant to NYSE listing standards and whose appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Company’s Corporate Governance Committee in good faith after exercising its fiduciary duties, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon the acceptance of a replacement director nominee by the Corporate Governance Committee, the Board will appoint such replacement director to the Board no later than five (5) business days after the Corporate Governance Committee’s recommendation of such replacement director.  Upon appointment to the Board, the Starboard Replacement Director shall be appointed to the committee described and defined in clause (d) below).  Any Starboard Replacement Director appointed to the Board pursuant to this Section 1(b) prior to the 2013 Annual Meeting shall stand for election at the 2013 Annual Meeting together with the other Company nominees who are otherwise up for election at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
 
(c)           Starboard agrees that it will cause its Affiliates and Associates to comply with the terms of this Agreement.  As used in this Agreement, the terms “Affiliate” and “Associate” shall have the respective meanings set forth in Rule 12b-2 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act and shall include all persons or entities that at any time during the term of this Agreement become Affiliates or Associates of any person or entity referred to in this Agreement.
 
 
 

 
 
(d)           As promptly as practicable, but in any event within 30 business days, following the 2012 Annual Meeting, the Company shall cause the Board to take official action on a proposal to establish a committee of the Board to advise the Board with respect to operations of, and investments and capital spending in, the Company’s business.  The Board shall establish the Charter of this committee, including the scope of its subject matter coverage and the authority of its members.  The committee shall remain in effect until at least the conclusion of the 2013 Annual Meeting.  The members of the committee shall be the two 2012 Starboard Nominees and any two other members of the Board of Directors selected by the Board.
 
2.             2013 Board Matters; 2013 Board Appointments; 2013 Annual Meeting
 
(a)           Prior to the mailing of its definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting, the Company agrees that the Board shall take all necessary actions to nominate John S. Kvocka and George P. Murphy  (together, the “2013 Starboard Nominees”) for election to the Board at the 2013 Annual Meeting.  The parties agree that the Board shall also take all action necessary so that at the 2013 Annual Meeting, the Board shall also nominate Londa J. Dewey and G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. (together, the “2013 Board Nominees”) for election to the Board at the 2013 Annual Meeting.  Mr. Kvocka and Mr. Murphy, and either Ms. Dewey or Mr. Humphrey (as the Company shall determine) shall be designated as nominees for the class of directors with terms expiring at the 2016 Annual Meeting, and either Ms. Dewey or Mr. Humphrey (as the Company shall determine) shall be designated as a nominee for the class of directors with a term expiring at the 2014 Annual Meeting.
 
(b)           The Company agrees that it shall use its reasonable best efforts to hold the 2013 Annual Meeting no later than May 31, 2013.
 
(c)           Starboard on behalf of itself and its Affiliates and Associates hereby (i) irrevocably withdraws its Notice of Stockholder Nomination of Individuals for Election as Directors at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Wausau Paper Corp. submitted to the Company in January 2013 and any related materials or notices submitted to the Company in connection therewith and (ii) agrees not to take any further action with respect to any solicitation materials filed by it or on its behalf with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Starboard hereby further agrees that it will not, and that it will not permit any of its Affiliates or Associates to, (i) nominate or recommend for nomination any person for election at the 2013 Annual Meeting, directly or indirectly, (ii) submit any proposal for consideration at, or bring any other business before, the 2013 Annual Meeting, directly or indirectly, or (iii) initiate, encourage or participate in any “withhold” or similar campaign with respect to the 2013 Annual Meeting, directly or indirectly.  Starboard shall not publicly or privately encourage or support any other stockholder to take any of the actions described in this Section 2(c).
 
 
 

 
 
(d)           As of the date of this Agreement, the 2013 Starboard Nominees are  appointed as observers to the Board (the “2013 Board Observers”) until the 2013 Annual Meeting.  Each of the 2013 Board Observers will (1) receive copies of all notices and written information furnished to the full Board reasonably in advance of the meeting to the extent practicable, and (2) be permitted to be present at all meetings of the full Board (whether by phone or in person).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Company shall be entitled to withhold any information and exclude the 2013 Board Observers from any meeting, or any portion thereof, as is reasonably determined by the Company to be necessary to protect the Company’s attorney-client privilege, or as otherwise may be appropriate until the 2013 Starboard Nominees are elected to the Board, and (ii) the 2013 Board Observers shall execute a confidentiality agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company with respect to the information and discussions to which the 2013 Board Observers will have access.
 
(e)           The Company agrees that it will recommend, support and solicit proxies for the election of the 2013 Starboard Nominees at the 2013 Annual Meeting in the same manner as for the Company’s other nominees standing for election to the Board at the 2013 Annual Meeting.
 
(f)           At the 2013 Annual Meeting, Starboard agrees to appear in person or by proxy at the 2013 Annual Meeting and vote all shares of Common Stock of the Company beneficially owned by Starboard at the meeting in favor of the 2013 Board Nominees and in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the Company’s “say-on-pay” proposal, unless Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. recommends otherwise with respect to such “say-on-pay” proposal.
 
(g)           The Company agrees that if either of the 2013 Starboard Nominees is unable to serve as a director, resigns as a director or is removed as a director prior to the 2014 Annual Meeting, and at such time Starboard beneficially owns in the aggregate at least the lesser of 3.0% of the Company’s then outstanding Common Stock and 1,479,687 shares of Common Stock (subject to adjustment for stock splits, reclassifications, combinations and similar adjustments), Starboard shall have the ability to recommend a substitute person, who will be independent of Starboard and who will also qualify as “independent” pursuant to NYSE listing standards, to replace any such 2013 Starboard Nominee, subject to the approval of the Company’s Corporate Governance Committee in good faith after exercising its fiduciary duties, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld (any such replacement nominee appointed in accordance with the provisions of this clause (g) shall be referred to as the “2013 Starboard Replacement Director”).  In the event the Corporate Governance Committee does not accept a substitute person recommended by Starboard, Starboard will have the right to recommend an additional substitute person, who will also be independent of Starboard and who will also qualify as “independent” pursuant to NYSE listing standards and whose appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Company’s Corporate Governance Committee in good faith after exercising its fiduciary duties, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Upon the acceptance of a replacement director nominee by the Corporate Governance Committee, the Board will appoint such replacement director to the Board no later than five (5) business days after the Corporate Governance Committee’s recommendation of such replacement director.  Any 2013 Starboard Replacement Director appointed to the Board pursuant to this Section 2(g) prior to the 2014 Annual Meeting shall stand for election at the 2014 Annual Meeting together with the other Company nominees who are otherwise up for election at the 2014 Annual Meeting.
 
 
 

 
 
(h)           Starboard agrees that it will cause its Affiliates and Associates to comply with the terms of this Agreement.  As used in this Agreement, the terms “Affiliate” and “Associate” shall have the respective meanings set forth in Rule 12b-2 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act and shall include all persons or entities that at any time during the term of this Agreement become Affiliates or Associates of any person or entity referred to in this Agreement.
 
(i)           The Company agrees that the 2013 Starboard Appointees shall be considered by the Board for Board committee appointments in a manner that is consistent with the consideration for committee assignments of the other members of the Board and in accordance with the Company’s corporate governance guidelines and applicable committee charters.
 
3.             Standstill Provisions; Rights Agreement.
 
(a) Starboard agrees that from the date of this Agreement until the earlier of (i) the date that is 10 business days prior to the deadline for the submission of stockholder nominations for the 2014 Annual Meeting pursuant to the By-Laws and (ii) the date that is 100 days prior to the first anniversary of the 2013 Annual Meeting (the “Standstill Period”) neither it nor any of its Affiliates or Associates under its control or direction will, and it will cause each of its Affiliates and Associates under its control not to, directly or indirectly, in any manner, call or seek to call a special meeting of stockholders or engage in any action by written consent of stockholders.
 
(b)  Within five business days of the date of this Agreement, the Company shall amend it Rights Agreement, dated as of October 21, 1998, as amended (the “Rights Agreement”) to provide that none of Starboard or any of its Affiliates or Associates shall be deemed to be an Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement) so long as none of Starboard or any of its Affiliates or Associates beneficially owns more than the greater of 17% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or  8,390,971 shares of Common Stock, in each case, in the aggregate.  From the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the fifth anniversary of the date hereof, at every meeting of the stockholders of the Company and at every adjournment or postponement thereof, and on every action or approval by written consent of the stockholders of the Company, none of Starboard or any of its Affiliates or Associates shall vote or cause to be voted shares of Common Stock representing more than the greater of 7,354,439 shares of Common Stock or 14.9% of the shares of Common Stock at the time outstanding, in each case in the aggregate.
 
 
 

 
 
4.             Representations and Warranties of the Company.
 
The Company represents and warrants to Starboard that (a) the Company has the corporate power and authority to execute this Agreement and to bind it thereto, (b) this Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, constitutes a valid and binding obligation and agreement of the Company, and is enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws generally affecting the rights of creditors and subject to general equity principles and (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company does not and will not violate or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree applicable to the Company, or (ii) result in any breach or violation of or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could constitute such a breach, violation or default) under or pursuant to, or result in the loss of a material benefit under, or give any right of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any organizational document, agreement, contract, commitment, understanding or arrangement to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound.
 
5.             Representations and Warranties of Starboard.
 
Starboard represents and warrants to the Company that (a) the authorized signatory of Starboard set forth on the signature page hereto has the power and authority to execute this Agreement and any other documents or agreements to be entered into in connection with this Agreement and to bind it thereto, (b) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Starboard, and is a valid and binding obligation of Starboard, enforceable against Starboard in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws generally affecting the rights of creditors and subject to general equity principles, (c) the execution of this Agreement, the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, and the fulfillment of the terms hereof, in each case in accordance with the terms hereof, will not conflict with, or result in a breach or violation of the organizational documents of Starboard as currently in effect, (d) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Starboard does not and will not violate or conflict with (i) any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree applicable to Starboard, or (ii) result in any breach or violation of or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could constitute such a breach, violation or default) under or pursuant to, or result in the loss of a material benefit under, or give any right of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any organizational document, agreement, contract, commitment, understanding or arrangement to which such member is a party or by which it is bound, and (e) as of the Original Date , (i) Starboard was deemed to beneficially own in the aggregate 4,756,200 shares of Common Stock, (ii) as of the date of this Agreement, Starboard is deemed to beneficially own in the aggregate 7,300,0000 shares of Common Stock (excluding any shares beneficially owned by any 2013 Starboard Nominees), and (iii) as of the Original Date and as of the date hereof, Starboard did not and does not currently have, and did not and does not currently have any right to acquire, any interest in any other securities of the Company or any Other Equity Rights.
 
 
 

 

6.             Press Release.
 
Promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the Company and Starboard shall jointly issue a mutually agreeable press release (the “Mutual Press Release”) announcing certain terms of this Agreement, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.   Prior to the issuance of the Mutual Press Release, neither the Company nor Starboard shall issue any press release or public announcement regarding this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party.  Until the 2013 Annual Meeting, neither the Company nor Starboard or the Starboard Nominees shall make any public announcement or statement that is inconsistent with or contrary to the statements made in the Mutual Press Release, except as required by law or the rules of any stock exchange or with the prior written consent of the other Party.
 
7.             Specific Performance.
 
Each of the members of Starboard, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, acknowledges and agrees that irreparable injury to the other party hereto would occur in the event any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached and that such injury would not be adequately compensable by the remedies available at law (including the payment of money damages).  It is accordingly agreed that Starboard (or any of the entities and natural persons listed on Exhibit A), on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand (the “Moving Party”), shall each be entitled to specific enforcement of, and injunctive relief to prevent any violation of, the terms hereof, and the other party hereto will not take action, directly or indirectly, in opposition to the Moving Party seeking such relief on the grounds that any other remedy or relief is available at law or in equity.  This Section 8 is not the exclusive remedy for any violation of this Agreement.
 
8.             Expenses.
 
The Company shall reimburse Starboard for its reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including legal expenses) incurred in connection with the matters related to the 2013 Annual Meeting, the filing of a Schedule 13D in connection with this Agreement and the negotiation and execution of this Agreement, provided that such reimbursement shall not exceed $150,000 in the aggregate.
 
9.             Severability.
 
If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.  It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the Parties that the Parties would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such which may be hereafter declared invalid, void or unenforceable.  In addition, the Parties agree to use their best efforts to agree upon and substitute a valid and enforceable term, provision, covenant or restriction for any of such that is held invalid, void or enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction.
 
 
 

 
 
10.           Notices.
 
Any notices, consents, determinations, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered:  (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon receipt, when sent by facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); or (iii) one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same.  The addresses and facsimile numbers for such communications shall be:
 
If to the Company:
Wausau Paper Corp.
100 Paper Place
Mosinee, WI 54455-9099
Attention:  Chairman
 
With copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.
500 First Street, Suite 8000
P.O. Box 8050
Wausau, WI 54402-8050
Attention: Lon E. Roberts
Telephone: (715) 845-4336
Facsimile: (715) 845-2718
 
 
and
 
 
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
51 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019
Attention: Stephanie J. Seligman
Telephone: (212) 403-1225
Facsimile: (212) 403-2225
 
If to Starboard or any member thereof:
Starboard Value LP
830 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Jeffrey C. Smith
Telephone: (212) 845-7955
Facsimile: (212) 845-7988
 
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Steve Wolosky, Esq.
Telephone: (212) 451-2333
Facsimile: (212) 451-2222
 
 
 

 
 
11.           Applicable Law.
 
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin without reference to the conflict of laws principles thereof.  Each of the Parties hereto irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other party hereto or its successors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Wisconsin state courts and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Wisconsin (or, if any such court declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any state or federal court within the State of Wisconsin).  Each of the Parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the personal jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement in any court other than the aforesaid courts.  Each of the Parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement, (i) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts for any reason, (ii) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (iii) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable legal requirements, any claim that (A) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (B) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper or (C) this Agreement, or the subject matter hereof, may not be enforced in or by such courts.
 
12.           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to the other Party (including by means of electronic delivery or facsimile).
 
13.           Mutual Non-Disparagement.  Subject to applicable law, each of the Parties covenants and agrees that, during the Standstill Period or if earlier, until such time as the other Party or any of its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, key employees or directors shall have breached this Section, neither it nor any of its respective agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers, key employees or directors, shall in any way publicly disparage, call into disrepute, or otherwise defame or slander the other Parties or such other Parties’ subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers (including any current officer of a Party or a Parties’ subsidiaries who no longer serves in such capacity following the execution of this Agreement), directors (including any current director of a Party or a Parties’ subsidiaries who no longer serves in such capacity following the execution of this Agreement), employees, stockholders, agents, attorneys or representatives, or any of their products or services, in any manner that would damage the business or reputation of such other Parties, their products or services or their subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, officers (or former officers), directors (or former directors), employees, stockholders, agents, attorneys or representatives.  For purposes of this Section, none of the 2012 Starboard Nominees or 2013 Starboard Nominees shall be deemed to be agents, affiliates, officers, key employees or directors of the Company or Starboard and no actions taken by any agent or other representative of a Party in any capacity other than as a representative of such Party shall be covered by this Agreement.
 
 
 

 
 
14.           Entire Agreement; Amendment and Waiver; Successors and Assigns; Third Party Beneficiaries.
 
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties hereto with respect to its subject matter.  There are no restrictions, agreements, promises, representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings between the Parties other than those expressly set forth herein.  No modifications of this Agreement can be made except in writing signed by an authorized representative of each the Company and Starboard.  No failure on the part of any party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of such right, power or remedy by such party preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy.  All remedies hereunder are cumulative and are not exclusive of any other remedies provided by law.  The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the Parties hereto and their respective successors, heirs, executors, legal representatives, and permitted assigns.  No party shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without, with respect to any member of Starboard, the prior written consent of the Company, and with respect to the Company, the prior written consent of Starboard.  This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Parties hereto and is not enforceable by any other persons.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the duly authorized signatories of the Parties as of the date hereof.
 
By:
 /s/ Thomas J. Howatt
Name:  Thomas J. Howatt
Title:    Authorized Signatory

STARBOARD:
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
By:  Starboard Value LP,
        its investment manager
 
STARBORD VALUE GP LLC
By:  Starboard Principal Co LP,
        its member
 
STARBORD PRINCIPAL CO LP
By:  Starboard Principal Co GP LLC,
        its general partner
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC
By:  Starboard Value LP,
        its manager
 
STARBOARD VALUE LP
By:  Starboard Value GP LLC,
        its general partner

By:
/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
Name:  Jeffrey C. Smith
Title:  Authorized Signatory


 

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EXHIBIT A
 
Starboard
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC
STARBOARD VALUE LP
STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC
JEFFREY C. SMITH
MARK MITCHELL
PETER A. FELD
 
 
 

 
 

EXHIBIT B
 
PRESS RELEASE
 

 

EX-99.2 3 ex992to13da906297097_030613.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT ex992to13da906297097_030613.htm
Exhibit 99.2
 
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
 
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of Amendment No. 9 to the Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, no par value, of Wausau Paper Corp.  This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.
 
Dated:  March 6, 2013
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
By: Starboard Value LP,
       its investment manager
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC
By: Starboard Value LP,
       its manager
 
STARBOARD VALUE LP
By: Starboard Value GP LLC,
       its general partner
 
STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC
By: Starboard Principal Co LP,
       its member
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP
By: Starboard Principal Co GP LLC,
       its general partner
 
STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC

 
 
By:
/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
 
Name:
Jeffrey C. Smith
 
Title:
Authorized Signatory

 
 
/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
JEFFREY C. SMITH
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Mark Mitchell and Peter A. Feld