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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Check the appropriate box:
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for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Proxy Statement
o Definitive
Additional Materials
o Soliciting
Material Under
Rule 14a-12
SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in
its Charter)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act
Rules 14a-6(i)(1)
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Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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SRA International, Inc. Class A common stock, par value
$0.004 per share, and Class B common
stock, par value $0.004 per share (collectively, the
common stock)
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Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
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58,565,182 shares of common stock (including restricted
stock awards) and 4,607,897 shares
of common stock underlying outstanding options of the Company
with an exercise price of less
than $31.25 per share
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange
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Rule 0-11
(set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and
state how it
was determined):
The proposed maximum aggregate value of the transaction for
purposes of calculating the filing fee is
$1,888,885,411. The maximum aggregate value of the transaction
was based upon the sum of
(A) (1) 58,565,182 shares of common stock
(including restricted stock awards) that are proposed to
be retired in the merger, multiplied (2) by $31.25 per
share and (B) $58,723,474 expected to be paid upon
cancellation of all outstanding stock options. The filing fee
equals the product of 0.00011610 multiplied
by the maximum aggregate value of the transaction.
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: $1,888,885,411
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Total fee paid: $219,299.60.
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SRA
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4300 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
PROPOSED
MERGER YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
June 15,
2011
To the Stockholders of SRA International, Inc.:
You are cordially invited to attend a special meeting of
stockholders of SRA International, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(the Company, SRA,
we, us or
our) to be held at 8:30 a.m., local
time, on July 15, 2011, at the offices of the Company,
located at 4350 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22033.
On March 31, 2011, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Merger (the merger agreement) with Sterling
Parent Inc., a Delaware corporation (Parent),
and Sterling Merger Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly
owned subsidiary of Parent (Merger Sub),
providing for the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company
(the merger), with the Company surviving the
merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Parent and Merger
Sub are affiliates of Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. The
merger agreement was approved by the Companys Board of
Directors (the Board or Board of
Directors), acting upon the unanimous recommendation
of the special committee composed of independent directors of
the Board. At the special meeting, we will ask you to adopt the
merger agreement.
If the merger is completed, each share of our Class A
common stock and our Class B common stock (collectively,
the SRA common stock), other than as provided
below, will be converted into the right to receive $31.25 in
cash (the per share merger consideration),
without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes. The
following shares of SRA common stock will not be converted into
the right to receive the per share merger consideration in
connection with the merger: (a) treasury shares owned by
the Company, (b) shares owned by Parent, Merger Sub or any
other direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent,
including shares contributed to Sterling Holdco Inc., a
Delaware corporation and the sole stockholder of Parent
(Holdco), by the Volgenau Rollover Trust (as
defined below), a trust controlled by Dr. Ernst Volgenau, our
chairman of the Board, founder and controlling stockholder
(Dr. Volgenau), and (c) shares
owned by stockholders who have not voted in favor of the
proposal to adopt the merger agreement and have exercised,
perfected and not withdrawn a demand for, or lost the right to,
appraisal rights under Delaware law.
A special committee of our Board, consisting entirely of
independent directors, reviewed and considered the terms and
conditions of the merger agreement and the transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement, including the merger. This
special committee unanimously recommended that our Board approve
and declare the advisability of the merger agreement and the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including the
merger, and recommend that our stockholders adopt the merger
agreement. Our Board (other than Dr. Volgenau, who
abstained due to his interests in the merger as described
below), after careful consideration and acting on the unanimous
recommendation of the special committee, deemed it advisable and
in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders that
the Company enter into the merger agreement and recommended that
our stockholders adopt the merger agreement at the special
meeting. Our Board recommends that you vote FOR
the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.
The adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative
vote of (a) the holders of a majority of the outstanding
shares of SRA common stock entitled to vote on such matter, and
(b) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Class A common stock entitled to vote on such matter
(excluding all such shares beneficially owned, whether directly
or indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau), in each case outstanding
at the close of business on the record date. More information
about the merger is contained in the accompanying proxy
statement and a copy of the merger agreement is attached as
Annex A thereto.
In considering the recommendation of the special committee and
the Board, you should be aware that some of the Companys
directors and executive officers have interests in the merger
that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of our
stockholders generally. Dr. Volgenau, directly or
indirectly through certain related trusts or estate planning
vehicles, beneficially owns approximately 20% of the total
number of
outstanding shares of SRA common stock, which shares represent
approximately 71% of the aggregate voting rights of the SRA
common stock, and has agreed with Holdco to contribute to Holdco
a portion of the shares of SRA common stock owned by him in
exchange for equity interests of Holdco and a promissory note
issued by Holdco immediately prior to the completion of the
merger.
We urge you to read the accompanying proxy statement in its
entirety because it explains the proposed merger, the documents
related to the merger and other related matters.
Regardless of the number of shares of SRA common stock you
own, your vote is important. Whether or not you plan to
attend the special meeting, please take the time to submit a
proxy by following the instructions on your proxy card as soon
as possible. If your shares of SRA common stock are held in an
account at a broker, bank or other nominee, you should instruct
your broker, bank or other nominee how to vote in accordance
with the voting instruction form furnished by your broker, bank
or other nominee. If you abstain from voting, fail to cast your
vote in person or by proxy or fail to give voting instructions
to your broker, bank or other nominee, it will have the same
effect as a vote AGAINST the proposal to adopt the
merger agreement.
We appreciate your continued support of the Company.
Sincerely,
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Michael R. Klein
Chairman of the Special Committee
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Dr. Stanton D. Sloane
President and Chief Executive Officer
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The merger has not been approved or disapproved by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities
commission. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor
any state securities commission has passed upon the merits or
fairness of the merger or upon the adequacy or accuracy of the
information contained in this document or the accompanying proxy
statement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
The accompanying proxy statement is dated June 15, 2011 and
is first being mailed to stockholders on or about June 16,
2011.
SRA
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4300 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE
HELD ON JULY 15, 2011
To the Stockholders of SRA International, Inc.:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the special meeting of stockholders
of SRA International, Inc. (the Company,
SRA, we,
us or our) will be held at
8:30 a.m., local time, on July 15, 2011, at the
offices of the Company, located at 4350 Fair Lakes Court,
Fairfax, Virginia 22033, for the following purposes:
1. To consider and vote on a proposal to adopt the
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 31, 2011
(the merger agreement), with Sterling Parent
Inc., a Delaware corporation (Parent), and
Sterling Merger Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Parent (Merger Sub), as it may
be amended from time to time, providing for, among other things,
the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the
merger), with the Company surviving the
merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Parent and Merger
Sub are affiliates of Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.
2. To consider and vote on a proposal to adjourn the
special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit
additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time
of the special meeting to adopt the merger agreement.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come
before the special meeting or any adjournments or postponements
of the special meeting.
We have described the merger agreement and the merger in the
accompanying proxy statement, which you should read in its
entirety before voting. A copy of the merger agreement is
attached as Annex A to the proxy statement. The record date
to determine stockholders entitled to vote at the special
meeting is June 13, 2011. Only holders of our common stock
at the close of business on the record date are entitled to
notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting.
The adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative
vote of (a) the holders of a majority of the outstanding
shares of SRA common stock entitled to vote on such matter, and
(b) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Class A common stock entitled to vote on such matter,
(excluding all such shares beneficially owned, whether directly
or indirectly, by Dr. Ernst Volgenau, our chairman of the
Board), in each case outstanding at the close of business on the
record date.
Regardless of the number of shares of SRA common stock you
own, your vote is important. The failure to vote (or to give
voting instructions to your broker, bank or other nominee) will
have the same effect as a vote against the proposal to adopt the
merger agreement. Whether or not you plan to attend the
special meeting, please take the time to submit a proxy by
following the instructions on your proxy card as soon as
possible. If your shares of SRA common stock are held in an
account at a broker, bank or other nominee, you should instruct
your broker, bank or other nominee how to vote in accordance
with the voting instruction form furnished by your broker, bank
or other nominee.
Stockholders who do not vote in favor of adoption of the merger
agreement will have the right to seek appraisal and receive in
cash the fair value of their shares as determined by the
Delaware Chancery Court in lieu of receiving the per share
merger consideration if the merger closes but only if they
perfect their appraisal rights by complying with the required
procedures under Delaware law, which are summarized in the
accompanying proxy statement.
If you plan to attend the special meeting, please note that you
may be asked to present valid photo identification, such as a
drivers license or passport. If you wish to attend the
special meeting and your shares of SRA common stock are held in
an account at a broker, bank or other nominee (i.e., in
street name), you
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will need to bring a copy of your voting instruction card or
statement reflecting your share ownership as of the record date.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Mark D. Schultz
Corporate Secretary
Fairfax, Virginia
June 15, 2011
YOUR VOTE
IS IMPORTANT
WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON,
PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE
ACCOMPANYING SELF-ADDRESSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY
FOLLOWING THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE PROXY INSTRUCTIONS AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Agreement and Plan of Merger
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Opinion of Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
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Information Regarding the Directors and Executive Officers of
SRA International, Inc. and the Buyer Filing Persons, and the
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SRA
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4300 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
PROXY
STATEMENT
SUMMARY
TERM SHEET
The following summary briefly describes the material terms of
the proposed merger. This summary does not contain all the
information that may be important for you to consider when
evaluating the merger. We encourage you to read this proxy
statement and the documents we have incorporated by reference
before voting. We have included section references to direct you
to a more complete description of the topics described in this
summary. Unless the context requires otherwise, references in
this proxy statement to the Company,
SRA, we,
us or our refer to SRA
International, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
The
Special Meeting (page 74)
This proxy statement contains information related to our special
meeting of stockholders to be held on July 15, 2011, at the
offices of the Company, located at 4350 Fair Lakes Court,
Fairfax, Virginia 22033 at 8:30 a.m., Eastern time,
and at any adjournments or postponements thereof. We are
furnishing this proxy statement to our stockholders as part of
the solicitation of proxies by our board of directors for use at
the special meeting. At the special meeting you will be
asked to, among other things, consider and vote to adopt the
merger agreement. This proxy statement is first being mailed to
stockholders on or about June 16, 2011.
The
Parties (page 15)
SRA is a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting
services and solutions primarily to government organizations.
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, SRA is dedicated to solving
complex problems for our clients by providing services, systems,
and solutions that enable mission performance, improve
efficiency of operations,
and/or
reduce operating costs.
Each of Sterling Holdco Inc. (Holdco),
Sterling Parent Inc. (Parent) and Sterling
Merger Inc. (Merger Sub) was formed for the
sole purpose of entering into the merger agreement and
consummating the transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement. Each of Holdco, Parent and Merger Sub are affiliates
of Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.
(Providence), which is a leading global
private equity firm specializing in equity investments in media,
entertainment, communications and information services companies
around the world.
Dr. Ernst Volgenau, our chairman of the Board, founder and
controlling stockholder (Dr. Volgenau),
beneficially owns, directly or indirectly through The Ernst
Volgenau 2011 Charitable Remainder Unitrust I, The Ernst
Volgenau 2011 Charitable Remainder Unitrust II, The Ernst
Volgenau Revocable Trust and the Ernst Volgenau 2010 Grantor
Retained Annuity Trust (collectively, the Volgenau
Trusts and, together with Dr. Volgenau and Sara
Volgenau, his wife, collectively, the Volgenau Filing
Persons), 11.8 million shares of SRA common
stock, representing approximately 20% of total shares
outstanding and approximately 71% of aggregate voting rights.
The Ernst Volgenau Revocable Trust, a trust controlled by
Dr. Volgenau (the Volgenau Rollover
Trust), has agreed with Holdco to contribute to Holdco
a portion of the shares of SRA common stock owned by the
Volgenau Rollover Trust in exchange for equity interests of
Holdco and a promissory note issued by Holdco immediately prior
to the completion of the merger.
Overview
of the Transaction (page 17)
The Company, Parent and Merger Sub entered into the merger
agreement on March 31, 2011. Under the terms of the merger
agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company,
with the Company surviving the merger as a wholly owned
subsidiary of Parent. Both Parent and Merger Sub are affiliates
of Providence. If the merger agreement is adopted by the
stockholders and the other conditions to the closing of the
merger are either satisfied or waived, each share of SRA common
stock issued and outstanding
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immediately prior the closing of the merger (other than
treasury shares owned by the Company, shares owned by Parent,
Merger Sub or any other direct or indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of Parent, including shares contributed to Holdco by
the Volgenau Rollover Trust, and shares owned by stockholders
who have exercised, perfected and not withdrawn a demand for, or
lost the right to, appraisal rights under the Delaware General
Corporation Law (DGCL)) will convert into the
right to receive the $31.25 per share merger consideration, as
described below.
Following and as a result of the merger:
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our stockholders (other than the Volgenau Rollover Trust) will
no longer have any interest in, and will no longer be
stockholders of, the Company, and will not participate in any of
the Companys future earnings or growth; and
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shares of our Class A common stock will no longer be listed
on The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and
the registration of shares of our Class A common stock
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act), will be terminated.
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After the merger, SRA will become a privately held company owned
by Holdco, an entity owned by affiliates of Providence, a
private equity firm, and the Volgenau Rollover Trust, which is a
trust that is controlled by Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of
the Board, founder and controlling stockholder. Entities
affiliated with Providence will own approximately 77.1% of the
equity interests in Holdco, and the Volgenau Rollover Trust will
own approximately 22.9% of the equity interests in Holdco,
subject to adjustment as disclosed under SPECIAL
FACTORS Financing of the Merger Rollover
Financing.
Stockholders
Entitled to Vote; Vote Required to Adopt the Merger Agreement
(pages 74 and 75)
You may vote at the special meeting if you owned any shares of
SRA common stock at the close of business on June 13, 2011, the
record date for the special meeting. On that date, there were
46,862,713 shares of Class A common stock outstanding
and entitled to vote at the special meeting and
11,702,469 shares of Class B common stock outstanding
and entitled to vote at the special meeting. Holders of
Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share and
holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes
per share. Holders of Class A common stock and holders of
Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all
matters presented to the stockholders for their vote or
approval, except as may otherwise be required by Delaware law
and subject to the additional vote required by the merger
agreement (as discussed below).
Adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote
of (a) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares
of SRA common stock entitled to vote on such matter, and
(b) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Class A common stock entitled to vote on such matter
(excluding all such shares beneficially owned, whether directly
or indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau), in each case outstanding
and entitled to vote at the special meeting. See THE
SPECIAL MEETING for additional information.
Dr. Volgenau has, together with each of the other Volgenau
Filing Persons (other than Sara Volgenau), executed a voting and
support agreement with Parent, pursuant to which the Volgenau
Filing Persons have agreed to vote 113,514 shares of our
Class A common stock and 11,702,469 shares of our
Class B common stock owned by them in the aggregate
(representing approximately 71% of the aggregate voting power of
the outstanding shares of SRA common stock on the date we signed
the merger agreement) in favor of the adoption of the merger
agreement at the special meeting. See SPECIAL
FACTORS Stock Ownership and Interests of Certain
Persons. As of the record date, our directors and
executive officers and their affiliates were the beneficial
owners of an aggregate of 12,744,594 (approximately 21.8%) of
shares of SRA common stock then outstanding and eligible to vote.
Merger
Consideration (page 80)
If the merger is completed, each share of our Class A
common stock and Class B common stock, other than as
provided below, will be converted into the right to receive
$31.25 in cash (the per share merger
consideration), without interest and less any
applicable withholding taxes. SRA common stock owned by the
Company as treasury stock or owned by Parent, Merger Sub or any
other direct or indirect wholly owned
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subsidiary of Parent (including shares of SRA common stock
contributed to Holdco by the Volgenau Rollover Trust) will be
canceled without payment of the per share merger consideration.
Shares of SRA common stock owned by any of the Companys
wholly owned subsidiaries will, at the election of Parent,
either convert into stock of the surviving corporation or be
canceled without payment of the per share merger consideration.
Shares of SRA common stock owned by stockholders who have not
voted in favor of the proposal to adopt the merger agreement and
have exercised, perfected and not withdrawn a demand for, or
lost the right to, appraisal rights under the DGCL will be
canceled without payment of the per share merger consideration
and such stockholders will instead be entitled to appraisal
rights under the DGCL.
Payment
for Stock Certificates (page 11)
Promptly after the merger is completed, each holder of record as
of the time of the merger will be sent written instructions for
exchanging their stock certificates for the per share merger
consideration. Please do not send any stock certificates with
your proxy.
Treatment
of Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards
(page 80)
Pursuant to the merger agreement, as of the effective time, each
stock option to purchase shares of the Companys
Class A common stock that is outstanding and unexercised
immediately prior to the effective time (whether vested or
unvested) will become fully vested and converted into the right
to receive, immediately after the effective time (without
interest), a cash payment in an amount equal to the product of
(x) the total number of shares of the Companys
Class A common stock then issuable upon exercise of such
stock option, and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the
$31.25 per share merger consideration over (B) the exercise
price per share subject to the stock option, less any applicable
withholding taxes. As of the effective time, each award of
restricted stock that is outstanding and unvested immediately
prior to the effective time will become fully vested and
converted into the right to receive, immediately after the
effective time (without interest), a cash payment in an amount
equal to the product of (x) the total number of shares of
the unvested restricted stock and (y) the $31.25 per share
merger consideration, less any applicable withholding taxes.
Recommendation
of Our Board of Directors and Special Committee
(page 28)
Our board of directors, after careful consideration and acting
on the unanimous recommendation of the special committee
composed entirely of independent directors, recommends that our
stockholders vote FOR the proposal to adopt
the merger agreement and FOR the proposal to
approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or
appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are
insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to adopt
the merger agreement. Our board of directors and the special
committee believe that the merger is both procedurally and
substantively fair to the stockholders of the Company other than
the Volgenau Filing Persons (such stockholders being referred to
in this proxy statement collectively as the
unaffiliated stockholders). For a discussion
of the principal factors considered by our board of directors
and the special committee in determining to recommend the
adoption of the merger agreement and in determining that the
merger is fair to our unaffiliated stockholders, see
SPECIAL FACTORS Recommendation of Our Board
of Directors and Special Committee; Reasons for Recommending the
Adoption of the Merger Agreement; Fairness of the
Merger.
Our directors and executive officers have informed us that they
intend to vote their shares of SRA common stock in favor of
adopting the merger agreement. To the Companys knowledge,
other than the recommendation of our board of directors and the
special committee, none of the Companys executive
officers, directors or affiliates has made a recommendation
either in support of or opposed to the proposal to adopt the
merger agreement.
Applicability
of Securities and Exchange Commission Rules Related to
Going Private Transactions (pages 28, 39, 40
and 43)
The requirements of
Rule 13e-3
under the Exchange Act, apply to the merger because certain of
our affiliates are deemed to be engaged in a going
private transaction under
Rule 13e-3
and related rules under
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the Exchange Act. These affiliates include Dr. Volgenau,
Sara Volgenau, his spouse, and the Volgenau Trusts. In addition,
Holdco, Parent, Merger Sub, Providence Equity Partners VI L.P.,
Providence Equity Partners VI-A L.P., Providence Equity GP VI,
L.P. and Providence Equity Partners VI L.L.C. could also be
deemed to be engaged in a going private transaction
under these rules. To comply with the requirements of
Rule 13e-3,
our board of directors, Dr. Volgenau, Sara Volgenau, the
Volgenau Trusts, and Holdco, Parent, Merger Sub, Providence
Managing Member L.L.C. (PEP Manager),
Providence Fund Holdco (Domestic ECI) L.P.
(Providence Fund Holdco), Providence
Equity Partners VI L.L.C. (PEP GP),
Providence Equity GP VI, L.P. (PEP LP),
Providence Equity Partners VI L.P. (PVI) and
Providence Equity Partners VI-A L.P.
(PVI-A,
and, together with PVI, the Providence Funds
and the Providence Funds together with PEP Manager, Providence
Fund Holdco, PEP GP and PEP LP, the Providence
Entities) make certain statements in this proxy
statement as to, among other matters, their purposes and reasons
for the merger, and their belief as to the fairness of the
merger to our unaffiliated stockholders. See SPECIAL
FACTORS Positions of the Buyer Filing Persons
Regarding the Fairness of the Merger and
SPECIAL FACTORS Positions of the Volgenau
Filing Persons Regarding the Fairness of the Merger.
Opinion
of the Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
(page 33)
In connection with the merger, the special committees
financial advisor, Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., referred to as
Houlihan Lokey, delivered a written opinion,
dated March 31, 2011, to the special committee as to the
fairness, from a financial point of view and as of the date of
the opinion, of the $31.25 per share merger consideration to be
received by holders of SRA common stock (other than excluded
holders) collectively as a group. For purposes of Houlihan
Lokeys opinion, the term excluded
holders refers to Dr. Volgenau, the Volgenau
Rollover Trust
and/or
certain other family trusts or other estate planning vehicles or
retirement plans controlled by and for the benefit of
Dr. Volgenau or his spouse and any other stockholders of
SRA that enter into rollover, voting or other arrangements with
Holdco, Parent and Merger Sub in connection with the merger,
together with their respective affiliates. The full text of
Houlihan Lokeys written opinion, dated March 31,
2011, which describes the procedures followed, assumptions made,
qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken and
other matters considered by Houlihan Lokey in preparing its
opinion, is attached to this proxy statement as Annex C.
Houlihan Lokeys opinion was furnished for the use and
benefit of the special committee and, at the special
committees request, the board of directors (excluding any
director who is a direct party to, or forms a part of the
acquiring group in respect of, the merger), in their capacities
as directors, in connection with its evaluation of the per share
merger consideration. The opinion only addressed the fairness,
from a financial point of view, of the per share merger
consideration and did not address any other aspect or
implication of the merger. The summary of Houlihan Lokeys
opinion in the proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the full text of its written opinion. Houlihan
Lokeys opinion should not be construed as creating any
fiduciary duty on Houlihan Lokeys part to any party.
Houlihan Lokeys opinion was not intended to be, and does
not constitute, a recommendation to the special committee, the
board of directors, any securityholder or any other person as to
how to act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the
merger or otherwise.
Financing
of the Merger (page 56)
Parent estimates that the total amount of funds required to
complete the merger and related transactions, including payment
of fees and expenses in connection with the merger, is estimated
to be approximately $1,998.9 million. This amount is
expected to be provided through a combination of (i) cash
equity investments by the Providence Funds totaling
approximately $403.9 million, (ii) the contribution of
shares of SRA common stock to Holdco immediately prior to the
merger by the Volgenau Rollover Trust totaling approximately
$150 million, (iii) debt financing of up to
$1,290.0 million and (iv) cash of the Company.
Limited
Guarantee (page 59)
The Providence Funds, severally and not jointly, have agreed to
guarantee their respective percentages (determined based upon
the relative size of their equity commitments to Parent) of the
obligations of Parent
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under the merger agreement to pay, under certain circumstances,
a reverse termination fee and reimburse certain expenses.
Interests
of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger (page 60)
In considering the recommendation of our board of directors, you
should be aware that certain of our executive officers and
directors have interests in the merger that may be different
from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder. These
interests include, among others:
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Accelerated vesting of stock options and cash payments with
respect to stock options that have an exercise price of less
than $31.25 per share;
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Accelerated vesting of restricted stock awards and cash payments
equal to the $31.25 per share merger consideration with respect
to restricted stock awards;
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The expected ownership of equity interests in Holdco by the
Volgenau Rollover Trust;
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Severance benefits for our executive officers provided by their
existing employment agreements and retention agreements with us
following the merger;
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The establishment of a new equity-based management incentive
plan and anticipated grants of equity awards to senior
management, key employees and other employees after completion
of the merger (although, to date, the plan terms have not yet
been established and no grants have been promised or
communicated to any person); and
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Continued indemnification and liability insurance for directors
and executive officers following completion of the merger.
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Conditions
to the Merger (page 94)
We will complete the merger only if the conditions set forth in
the merger agreement are satisfied or, in some cases, waived.
These conditions include:
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the adoption of the merger agreement by the affirmative vote of
(a) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
SRA common stock entitled to vote on such matter, and
(b) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Class A common stock entitled to vote on such matter
(excluding all such shares beneficially owned, whether directly
or indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau), in each case outstanding
and entitled to vote at the special meeting;
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the termination or expiration of the waiting period applicable
to the merger under the HSR Act;
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the absence of any order or law that restrains, enjoins or
otherwise prohibits the consummation of the merger;
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the representations and warranties of the Company, Parent and
Merger Sub being true and correct, in each case as of the
closing of the merger, subject in many cases to material adverse
effect qualifications; and
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the Companys, Parents and Merger Subs
performance in all material respects of its agreements and
covenants in the merger agreement.
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Regulatory
Approvals (page 70)
The merger cannot be completed until the Company and Parent each
file a notification and report form under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR
Act), and the applicable waiting period has expired or
been terminated. The parties to the merger agreement filed the
required notifications and forms under the HSR Act with the
Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice on
May 4, 2011 and the applicable waiting period expired on
June 3, 2011.
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Solicitation
of Acquisition Proposals (page 89)
Pursuant to the merger agreement until 12:01 a.m., New York
City time, on April 30, 2011, the Company and its
subsidiaries and their respective representatives were permitted
to initiate, solicit, and encourage any alternative acquisition
proposals from third parties, provide nonpublic information to
such third parties and participate in discussions and
negotiations with such third parties regarding alternative
acquisition proposals. Beginning on April 30, 2011, the
Company became subject to customary restrictions on its ability
to initiate, solicit or encourage alternative acquisition
proposals from third parties and to provide information to or
participate in discussions or negotiations with third parties
regarding alternative acquisition proposals, except that the
Company was permitted to continue or engage in the
aforementioned activities with third parties that contacted the
Company and made an alternative acquisition proposal prior to
April 30, 2011 that the Board determined constituted or
could reasonably be expected to lead to a superior proposal
(each, an excluded party). Any excluded party
would cease to qualify as an excluded party at 12:00 a.m.,
New York City time, on May 15, 2011 and would become
subject to the foregoing restrictions unless prior to such date
the Company had entered into an alternative acquisition
agreement with such excluded party that constituted a superior
proposal. The Company did not receive any alternative
acquisition proposals during the go-shop period, and
on May 2, 2011, the Company delivered a notice to
Providence stating that there were no excluded
parties as defined in the merger agreement.
Notwithstanding the limitations applicable after April 30,
2011, prior to the adoption of the merger agreement by the
Companys stockholders, the Board may, subject to
compliance with certain obligations set forth in the merger
agreement, including providing Parent and Merger Sub with prior
notice and allowing Parent certain matching rights under the
merger agreement, change its recommendation due to an
intervening event or in order to approve, recommend or declare
advisable, and authorize the Company to enter into, an
alternative acquisition proposal if the Board has determined in
good faith that (i) after consultation with outside legal
counsel, the failure to do so would reasonably be expected to be
inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to stockholders under
applicable law, and (ii) in the case of an alternative
acquisition proposal, after consultation with its financial
advisor and outside legal counsel, such alternative acquisition
proposal is reasonably likely to be consummated and, if
consummated, would be more favorable to the Companys
stockholders (excluding the Volgenau Filing Persons) than the
merger (a superior proposal).
Termination
of the Merger Agreement (page 95)
The Company and Parent may, by mutual written consent duly
authorized by each of their respective boards of directors,
terminate the merger agreement and abandon the merger at any
time prior to the effective time, whether before or after the
adoption of the merger agreement by the Companys
stockholders.
The merger agreement may also be terminated and the merger
abandoned at any time prior to the effective time as follows:
by either Parent or the Company, if:
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the merger has not been consummated by October 14, 2011,
whether such date is before or after the approval of the
Companys stockholders is obtained;
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any injunction, judgment, decree or ruling by any governmental
authority permanently enjoining, restraining or prohibiting
consummation of the merger has become final and
non-appealable; or
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the stockholder approval shall not have been obtained at the
stockholders meeting duly convened for such purposes or at any
adjournment or postponement thereof.
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the Board shall have made a change of recommendation (as defined
under THE MERGER AGREEMENT Solicitation of
Acquisition Proposals), provided that Parents
right to terminate the merger agreement pursuant to this
provision will expire at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on
the tenth business day following the date on which such right to
terminate first arose; or
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at any time prior to the effective time, there has been a breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by
the Company in the merger agreement, which breach (i) would
give rise to the failure of a condition to the Parent or Merger
Subs obligation to effect the merger and (ii) cannot
be cured by October 14, 2011 or, if capable of being cured,
shall not have been cured within 30 calendar days following
receipt by the Company of written notice from Parent of such
breach, or such shorter period that remains between the receipt
of such written notice and October 14, 2011; and
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at any time prior to the receipt of the stockholder approval,
(i) the Board has authorized the Company to enter into an
alternative acquisition agreement with respect to a superior
proposal and the Company will enter into such an alternative
acquisition agreement concurrently with such termination,
(ii) the Company has complied in all material respects with
its obligations relating to solicitations of acquisition
proposals and (iii) prior to or concurrently with such
termination, the Company pays the applicable termination fee;
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at any time prior to the effective time, there has been a breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by
Parent or Merger Sub in the merger agreement, which breach
(i) would give rise to the failure of a condition to the
Companys obligation to effect the merger and
(ii) cannot be cured by October 14, 2011 or, if
capable of being cured, shall not have been cured within 30
calendar days following receipt by the Parent or Merger Sub of
written notice from the Company of such breach, or such shorter
period that remains between the receipt of such written notice
and October 14, 2011; or
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after the marketing period (as described under THE
MERGER AGREEMENT Marketing Period) has
ended, (i) all of the conditions to each partys
obligation to effect the merger (other than those conditions
that by their nature are to be satisfied by actions taken at the
closing, each of which is capable of being satisfied at the
closing) have been satisfied, (ii) the Company has
irrevocably confirmed by written notice to Parent that it is
ready, willing and able to consummate the closing,
(iii) Parent and Merger Sub fail to consummate the merger
on the closing date in accordance with the terms of the merger
agreement, and (iv) the Company has delivered to Parent
written notice at least one business day prior to such
termination stating the Companys intention to terminate
the merger agreement pursuant to this provision and the basis
for such termination.
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Termination
Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses (page 97)
Upon termination of the merger agreement under specified
circumstances, the Company will be required to pay Parent or its
designee a termination fee. If the termination fee becomes
payable as a result of the Company terminating the merger
agreement in order to enter into an alternative acquisition
agreement with respect to a superior proposal made by an
excluded party, the amount of the termination fee will be
$28.2 million. If the termination fee becomes payable under
any other circumstances, the amount of the termination fee will
be $47.0 million. The merger agreement also provides that
Parent will be required to pay the Company a reverse termination
fee of $112.9 million in the event the Company terminates
the merger agreement as a result of a breach by Parent or the
Company terminates the merger agreement as a result of Parent
failing to close when all conditions have been satisfied and
Parent fails to fund the merger consideration, as described
under THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Termination. In addition, in certain limited
circumstances, Parent will be required to reimburse the Company
for certain
out-of-pocket
fees and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement or the termination thereof,
see THE MERGER AGREEMENT Termination Fees
and Reimbursement of Expenses.
Appraisal
Rights (page 103)
If the merger is consummated, persons who are stockholders of
the Company will have certain rights under Delaware law to
demand appraisal of, and to obtain payment in cash of the fair
value of, their shares of SRA common stock. Any shares of SRA
common stock held by a person who does not vote in favor
adoption of the merger agreement, demands appraisal of such
shares of SRA common stock and who complies with the applicable
provisions of Delaware law will not be converted into the right
to receive the per share merger
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consideration. Such appraisal rights, if the statutory
procedures are complied with, will lead to a judicial
determination of the fair value (excluding any element of value
arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger)
required to be paid in cash to such dissenting shareholders for
their shares of SRA common stock. The value so determined could
be more or less than, or the same as, the per share merger
consideration.
Any stockholder who wishes to exercise appraisal rights must
not vote in favor of the proposal to adopt the merger agreement
and must comply with all of the procedural requirements provided
by Delaware law. The procedures are summarized in greater detail
in APPRAISAL RIGHTS and the relevant text of the
appraisal rights statute is attached as Annex D to this
proxy statement. We encourage you to read the statute carefully
and to consult with legal counsel if you desire to exercise your
appraisal rights. Your failure to take all of the steps required
under Delaware law could result in the loss of your appraisal
rights.
Certain
Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences
(page 70)
The exchange of shares of SRA common stock for cash pursuant to
the merger will be a taxable transaction for U.S. federal
income tax purposes. In general, a U.S. Holder who receives
cash for shares of SRA common stock pursuant to the merger will
recognize gain or loss, if any, equal to the difference between
the amount of cash received (determined before the deduction of
applicable withholding taxes) and such U.S. Holders
adjusted tax basis in the shares of SRA common stock. You should
read SPECIAL FACTORS Certain Material
United States Federal Income Tax Consequences for more
information regarding the United States federal income tax
consequences of the merger to stockholders.
Because individual circumstances may differ, we urge
stockholders to consult their own tax advisors to determine the
U.S. federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of
the merger.
Accounting
Treatment (page 73)
The merger is intended to be accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting. See SPECIAL FACTORS
Accounting Treatment.
Litigation
Relating to the Merger (page 73)
The Company, the board of directors, Providence, Parent and
Merger Sub are named as defendants in two lawsuits filed by
stockholders purportedly on behalf of themselves and other
stockholders of the Company. The complaints seek to enjoin
consummation of the merger or, in the event the merger is
completed, seek to rescind the merger or recover money damages
on behalf of the Companys stockholders caused by alleged
breaches of fiduciary duties.
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QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING AND THE MERGER
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On March 31, 2011, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Merger with Parent and Merger Sub providing for the merger of
Merger Sub with and into the Company, with the Company surviving
the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Parent and
Merger Sub are affiliates of the Providence Entities. You are
receiving this proxy statement in connection with the
solicitation of proxies by the Board to approve the adoption of
the merger agreement and the other matters to be voted at the
special meeting. |
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You will be asked to consider and vote on the following
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Adoption of the merger agreement;
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Approval of the adjournment of the special meeting,
if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if
there are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting
to adopt the merger agreement; and
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Any other proposal as may properly come before the
special meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the
special meeting.
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If the merger is completed, you will be entitled to receive
$31.25 in cash, without interest thereon and less any applicable
withholding taxes, for each share of SRA common stock that you
own immediately prior to the effective time of the merger as
described in the merger agreement, unless you properly demand,
and do not thereafter withdraw or lose, appraisal rights under
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The special meeting of stockholders will be held at
8:30 a.m., local time, on July 15, 2011, at the
offices of the Company, located at 4350 Fair Lakes Court,
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For us to complete the merger, stockholders holding (a) a
majority of the outstanding shares of SRA common stock entitled
to vote on the adoption of the merger agreement, and (b) a
majority of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock
entitled to vote on the adoption of the merger agreement
(excluding all such shares beneficially owned, whether directly
or indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau), in each case outstanding
at the close of business on the record date, must vote
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At the close of business on the record date,
58,565,182 shares of SRA common stock were outstanding and
entitled to vote at the special meeting. |
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All stockholders of record as of the close of business on
June 13, 2011, the record date for the special meeting, are
entitled to receive notice of and to attend and vote at the
special meeting, or any adjournment thereof. If you wish to
attend the special meeting and your shares of SRA common stock
are held in an account at a broker, bank or other nominee (i.e.,
in street name), you will need to bring a copy of
your voting instruction card or statement reflecting your share
ownership as of the record date. Street name holders
who wish to vote at the special meeting will need to obtain a
proxy from the broker, bank or other nominee that holds their
shares of SRA common stock. Seating will be limited at the
special meeting. Admission to the special meeting will be on a
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The holders of a majority of the voting power of the issued and
outstanding shares of the Company entitled to vote thereat,
present in person or represented by proxy, at the special
meeting constitutes a quorum for the purposes of the special
meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes (if any) are counted
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Our Board of Directors, after careful consideration and acting
on the unanimous recommendation of the special committee
composed entirely of independent directors, recommends that our
stockholders vote FOR the proposal to adopt the
merger agreement and FOR the proposal to approve the
adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate,
to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at
the time of the special meeting to adopt the merger agreement.
In connection with the approval of the merger agreement by the
Companys board of directors, Dr. Volgenau abstained. |
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You should read SPECIAL FACTORS
Recommendation of our Board of Directors and Special Committee;
Reasons for Recommending the Adoption of the Merger Agreement;
Fairness of the Merger for a discussion of the factors
that our special committee and Board of Directors considered in
deciding to recommend the adoption of the merger agreement. In
addition, in considering the recommendation of the special
committee and the Board of Directors with respect to the merger
agreement, you should be aware that some of the Companys
directors and executive officers may have interests that are
different from, or in addition to, the interests of our
stockholders generally. See SPECIAL FACTORS
Interests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers
in the Merger. |
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Our directors and current executive officers have informed us
that, as of the date of this proxy statement, they intend to
vote all of their shares of SRA common stock in favor of the
adoption of the merger agreement. As of June 13, 2011, the
record date for the special meeting, our directors (including
Dr. Volgenau) and current executive officers beneficially
owned, in the aggregate, 12,744,594 shares of SRA common
stock, or collectively approximately 21.8% of the outstanding
shares of SRA common stock and approximately 71.8% of the voting
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Am I entitled to exercise appraisal rights instead of
receiving the per share merger consideration for my shares of
SRA common stock? |
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Shareholders of SRA common stock who do not vote in favor of
adoption of the merger agreement will have the right to demand
appraisal and receive the fair value of their shares of SRA
common stock, as determined by the Delaware Chancery Court, in
lieu of receiving the per share merger consideration if the
merger closes, but only if they perfect their appraisal rights
by complying with the required procedures under Delaware law.
For the full text of Section 262 of the DGCL, please see
Annex D hereto. |
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If you were a holder of record as of the close of business on
June 13, 2011, you may vote in person at the special
meeting or by submitting a proxy for the special meeting. You
can submit your proxy by completing, signing, dating and
returning the enclosed proxy card in the accompanying
pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope. Holders of record may also
submit a proxy by telephone or the Internet by following the
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If you properly sign and transmit your proxy, but do not
indicate how you want to vote, your proxy will be voted
FOR the adoption of the merger agreement and
FOR the proposal to approve the adjournment of the
special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit
additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time
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held in street name by my broker, bank or other
nominee? |
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If you hold your shares in street name, which means
your shares of SRA common stock are held of record on
June 13, 2011 by a broker, bank or other nominee, you must
provide the record holder of your shares of SRA common stock
with instructions on how to vote your shares of SRA common stock
by completing the enclosed voting instruction form or by
submitting voting instructions using the Internet or telephone
if your bank, broker or other nominee makes these methods
available. If you do not provide your broker, bank or other
nominee with instructions on how to vote your shares, your
shares of SRA common |
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stock will not be voted, which will have the same effect as
voting AGAINST the proposal to adopt the merger
agreement. Please refer to the voting instruction card used by
your broker, bank or other nominee to see if you may submit
voting instructions using the Internet or telephone. |
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If you abstain from voting, fail to cast your vote in person or
by proxy or fail to give voting instructions to your broker,
bank or other nominee, it will have the same effect as a vote
AGAINST the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. |
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time before your proxy is voted at the special meeting by
properly delivering a later-dated proxy either by mail, the
Internet or telephone or attending the special meeting in person
and voting. You also may revoke your proxy by delivering a
notice of revocation to the Companys corporate secretary
prior to the vote at the special meeting. If your shares of SRA
common stock are held in street name, you must contact your
broker, bank or other nominee to revoke your proxy. |
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You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including
multiple copies of this proxy statement or multiple proxy or
voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares
of SRA common stock in more than one brokerage account, you will
receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage
account in which you hold shares of SRA common stock. If you are
a holder of record and your shares of SRA common stock are
registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one
proxy card. Please submit each proxy and voting instruction card
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Yes. If you are a U.S. Holder, the receipt of $31.25 in cash for
each share of your SRA common stock pursuant to the merger will
be a taxable transaction for United States federal income tax
purposes. For United States federal income tax purposes, a U.S.
Holder generally will recognize gain or loss as a result of the
merger measured by the difference, if any, between $31.25 per
share and such U.S. Holders adjusted tax basis in that
share. However, subject to certain exceptions, a
Non-U.S.
Holder will generally not be subject to United States federal
income tax on any gain or loss recognized as a result of the
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You should read SPECIAL FACTORS Certain
Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences
for a more complete discussion of the United States federal
income tax consequences of the merger. Tax matters can be
complicated, and the tax consequences of the merger to you will
depend on your particular tax situation. We urge you to
consult your own tax advisor to determine the U.S. federal,
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You should carefully read this proxy statement, including the
information incorporated by reference and all of the appendices,
and consider how the merger would affect you. Please complete,
sign, date and mail your proxy card in the enclosed
pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope as soon as possible so that
your shares may be represented at the special meeting. |
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record as of the time of the merger will be sent written
instructions for exchanging their stock certificates for the per
share merger consideration. These instructions will tell you how
and where to send in your stock certificates for your cash
consideration. You will receive your cash payment after the
paying agent receives your stock certificates and any other
documents requested in the instructions. Please do not send
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Holders of uncertificated shares of SRA common stock (i.e.,
holders whose shares are held in book entry form) will
automatically receive their cash consideration as soon as
practicable after the effective time of the merger without any
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Promptly upon the merger being completed, each stock option and
restricted stock outstanding and unvested as of the effective
date will become fully vested and converted into the right to
receive cash. See THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Treatment of Outstanding Stock Options and Treatment
of Restricted Stock. Holders of these awards do not
need to take any action. These payments will be made
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If the merger agreement is not adopted by our stockholders, or
if the merger is not completed for any other reason, our
stockholders will not receive any payment for their SRA common
stock pursuant to the merger agreement. Instead, we will remain
as a public company and our Class A common stock will
continue to be registered under the Exchange Act and listed and
traded on the NYSE. Under specified circumstances, we may be
required to pay Parent a termination fee or Parent may be
required to pay us a termination fee and/or reimburse us for
certain of our out of pocket fees and expenses. See THE
MERGER AGREEMENT Termination Fees and Reimbursement
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We are working to complete the merger as quickly as possible. We
currently expect the transaction to close during the first
quarter of our 2012 fiscal year, which begins on July 1,
2011; however, we cannot predict the exact timing of the merger.
In order to complete the merger, we must obtain stockholder
approval and the other closing conditions under the merger
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
permits companies to send a single set of certain disclosure
documents to any household at which two or more stockholders
reside, unless contrary instructions have been received, but
only if the company provides advance notice and follows certain
procedures. Certain brokerage firms may have instituted
householding for beneficial owners of SRA common stock held
through brokerage firms. If your family has multiple accounts
holding SRA common stock, you may have already received
householding notification from your broker. Please contact your
broker directly if you have any questions or require additional
copies of this proxy statement. The broker will arrange for
delivery of a separate copy of this proxy statement promptly
upon your written or oral request. You may decide at any time to
revoke your decision to household, and thereby receive multiple
copies. |
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If you have any questions about the merger or how to submit your
proxy, or if you need additional copies of this proxy statement
or the enclosed proxy card, you should contact Georgeson Inc.
at (888) 565-5190. |
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CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This proxy statement contains forward-looking statements with
respect to our financial condition, results of operations,
plans, objectives, intentions, future performance and business
and other statements that are not statements of historical
facts, as well as certain information relating to the merger,
including, without limitation:
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statements about the benefits of the proposed merger to our
stockholders;
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the financial targets set forth in the section entitled
SPECIAL FACTORS Prospective Financial
Information;
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statements with respect to our plans, objectives, expectations
and intentions and other statements that are not historical
facts; and
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other statements identified by words such as will,
would, likely, thinks,
may, believes, expects,
anticipates, estimates,
intends, plans, targets,
projects and similar expressions.
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These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among
others, the following factors:
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the inability to complete the merger due to the failure to
obtain stockholder approval for the merger or the failure to
satisfy other conditions to the completion of the merger,
including that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or
refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the transaction;
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the requirement of adoption of the merger agreement by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of our
Class A common stock (excluding shares beneficially owned
by Dr. Volgenau);
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could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement;
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the possible adverse effect on our business and the price of our
common stock if the merger is not completed in a timely matter
or at all;
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the failure to obtain the necessary financing arrangements set
forth in the debt and equity commitment letters delivered
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the diversion of managements attention from ongoing
business concerns;
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the effect of the announcement of the acquisition on our
relationships with our customers, operating results and business
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the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to
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the possibility that alternative acquisition proposals will or
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the outcome of any legal proceedings, regulatory proceedings or
enforcement matters that have been or may be instituted against
us and others relating to the merger.
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Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements are discussed in reports we have filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
proxy statement or the date of any document incorporated by
reference in this document. All subsequent written and oral
forward-looking statements concerning the merger or other
matters addressed in this proxy statement and attributable to us
or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in
their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or
referred to in this section. Moreover, although we believe the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements
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are based upon reasonable assumptions, we give no assurance that
we will attain these expectations or that any deviations will
not be material. Except to the extent required by applicable law
or regulation, we do not undertake any obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of this proxy statement or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events. We note that the safe harbor
provided in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
does not apply to statements made in connection with a going
private transaction, such as the merger.
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SPECIAL
FACTORS
The following is a description of the material aspects of the
merger. While we believe that the following description covers
the material terms of the merger, the description may not
contain all of the information that is important to you. We
encourage you to read carefully this entire document, including
the merger agreement attached to this proxy statement as
Annex A, for a more complete understanding of the merger.
The following description is subject to, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to, the merger agreement.
The
Parties
SRA
International, Inc.
SRA is a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting
services and solutions primarily to government organizations.
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, SRA is dedicated to solving
complex problems for our clients by providing services, systems,
and solutions that enable mission performance, improve
efficiency of operations,
and/or
reduce operating costs. The Companys principal executive
offices are located at 4300 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033.
Our telephone number is
(703) 803-1500.
Providence
Entities
Providence Equity Partners VI L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership (PVI), and Providence Equity
Partners VI-A L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
(PVI-A,
and together with PVI, the Providence Funds),
are private equity funds sponsored by Providence Equity Partners
L.L.C. (Providence), which is a leading
global private equity firm specializing in equity investments in
media, entertainment, communications and information services
companies around the world.
PVI and
PVI-A are
private investment funds. PVIs and
PVI-As
general partner is Providence Equity GP VI, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership (PEP LP), which is
principally engaged in the business of serving as the general
partner of PVI and
PVI-A.
PEP LPs general partner is Providence Equity Partners
VI L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
(PEP GP), which is principally engaged
in the business of serving as the general partner of PEP LP. PEP
GPs managing member is Providence Fund Holdco
(Domestic ECI) L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
(Providence Fund Holdco), which is
principally engaged in the business of serving as the managing
member of PEP GP and as a managing member, sole shareholder or
limited partner, as applicable, of other companies and limited
partnerships affiliated with Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.
Providence Fund Holdcos general partner is Providence
Managing Member L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
(PEP Manager), which is principally engaged
in the business of serving as the general partner of Providence
Fund Holdco and as a general partner or managing member of
other United States domestic limited partnerships and limited
liability companies affiliated with Providence Equity Partners
L.L.C. We refer to the Providence Funds, PEP LP,
PEP GP, Providence Fund Holdco and PEP Manager,
collectively, as the Providence Entities.
The principal office and business address for each of PVI,
PVI-A,
PEP LP, PEP GP, Providence Fund Holdco and PEP Manager, is
c/o Providence
Equity Partners L.L.C., 50 Kennedy Plaza, 18th Floor,
Providence, RI 02903.
Information regarding the natural persons who are the directors
and executive officers of PVI,
PVI-A,
PEP LP, PEP GP, Providence Fund Holdco and PEP Manager
is set forth on Annex E to this proxy statement.
Volgenau
Filing Persons
Dr. Volgenau is a director, chairman of the board of
directors, founder and the controlling stockholder of the
Company. Sara Volgenau, Dr. Volgenaus spouse, is
currently retired. The Ernst Volgenau 2011 Charitable Remainder
Unitrust I, The Ernst Volgenau 2011 Charitable Remainder
Unitrust II, The Ernst Volgenau Revocable Trust, and the
Ernst Volgenau 2010 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust
(collectively, the Volgenau Trusts) are
trusts, organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, affiliated with Dr. Volgenau. We refer to the
Volgenau Trusts, Sara Volgenau and Dr. Volgenau,
collectively, as the Volgenau Filing Persons
and to The Ernst Volgenau Revocable Trust, which is a trust that
is controlled by Dr. Volgenau, as
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the Volgenau Rollover Trust. The trustee of
each of the Volgenau Trusts (other than the Ernst Volgenau 2010
Grantor Retained Annuity Trust) is Dr. Volgenau and the
trustee of the Ernst Volgenau 2010 Grantor Retained Annuity
Trust is Sara Volgenau. The business address for
Dr. Volgenau, Sara Volgenau and each of the Volgenau Trusts
(including Dr. Volgenau and his wife in their capacity as
trustee of the respective Volgenau Trusts as described above) is
c/o SRA
International, Inc., 4300 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033,
and their telephone number is
(703) 803-1500.
None of Dr. Volgenau, Sara Volgenau or any of the Volgenau
Trusts has, during the past five years, been convicted in a
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors). None of Dr. Volgenau, Sara Volgenau or any
of the Volgenau Trusts has, during the past five years, been a
party to any judicial or administrative proceeding (except for
matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement) that
resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the
person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities
subject to, United States federal or state securities laws, or a
finding of any violation of United States federal or state
securities laws.
Sterling
Holdco Inc.
Sterling Holdco Inc., which we refer to as
Holdco, was formed by the Providence Funds
solely for the purpose of owning Parent after the merger and
arranging the related financing transactions. Holdco is
currently owned by the Providence Funds. Holdco has not engaged
in any business except for activities incidental to its
formation and in connection with the merger and the other
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. The principal
executive offices of Holdco are located at
c/o Providence
Equity Partners L.L.C., 50 Kennedy Plaza, 18th Floor,
Providence, RI 02903, and its telephone number is
(401) 751-1700. Information regarding the natural persons
who are directors and executive officers of Holdco is set forth
on Annex E to this proxy statement.
Sterling
Parent Inc.
Sterling Parent Inc., which we refer to as
Parent, was formed by the Providence Funds
solely for the purpose of owning the Company after the merger
and arranging the related financing transactions. Parent is
wholly owned by Holdco and has not engaged in any business
except for activities incidental to its formation and in
connection with the merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement. The principal executive
offices of Parent are located at
c/o Providence
Equity Partners L.L.C., 50 Kennedy Plaza, 18th Floor,
Providence, RI 02903, and its telephone number is
(401) 751-1700. Information regarding the natural persons
who are directors and executive officers of Parent is set forth
on Annex E to this proxy statement.
Sterling
Merger Inc.
Sterling Merger Inc., which we refer to as Merger
Sub, was formed by the Providence Funds solely for the
purpose of completing the merger. Merger Sub is wholly owned by
Parent and has not engaged in any business except for activities
incidental to its formation and in connection with the merger
and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Upon the completion of the merger, Merger Sub will cease to
exist. The principal executive offices of Merger Sub are located
at
c/o Providence
Equity Partners L.L.C., 50 Kennedy Plaza, 18th Floor,
Providence, RI 02903, and its telephone number is
(401) 751-1700. Information regarding the natural persons
who are directors and executive officers of Merger Sub is set
forth on Annex E to this proxy statement.
None of Holdco, Parent, Merger Sub or any of the Providence
Entities has, during the past five years, been convicted in a
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors). None of Holdco, Parent, Merger Sub or any of the
Providence Entities has, during the past five years, been a
party to any judicial or administrative proceeding (except for
matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement) that
resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the
person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities
subject to, United States federal or state securities laws, or a
finding of any violation of United States federal or state
securities laws.
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Overview
of the Transaction
The Company, Parent and Merger Sub entered into the merger
agreement on March 31, 2011. Under the terms of the merger
agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company,
with the Company surviving the merger as a wholly owned
subsidiary of Parent. Parent and Merger Sub are beneficially
owned by the Providence Funds. If the merger agreement is
adopted by the stockholders and the other conditions to the
closing of the merger are either satisfied or waived:
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each share of SRA common stock issued and outstanding
immediately prior to the closing of the merger (other than
treasury shares owned by the Company, shares owned by Parent,
Merger Sub or any other direct or indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of Parent, including the shares contributed to Holdco
by the Volgenau Rollover Trust, and shares owned by stockholders
who have exercised, perfected and not withdrawn a demand for, or
lost the right to, appraisal rights under the DGCL) will convert
into the right to receive the per share merger
consideration; and
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all shares of SRA common stock so converted will, at the closing
of the merger, be canceled, and each holder of a certificate
representing any shares of SRA common stock shall cease to have
any rights with respect thereto, except the right to receive the
per share merger consideration upon surrender of such
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Company stockholders (other than the Volgenau Rollover Trust)
will no longer have any interest in, and will no longer be
stockholders of, the Company, and will not participate in any of
the Companys future earnings or growth; and
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on the NYSE, and the registration of shares of our Class A
common stock under the Exchange Act will be terminated.
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After the merger, SRA will become a privately held company owned
by Holdco, an entity owned by affiliates of Providence, a
private equity firm, and the Volgenau Rollover Trust, which is a
trust that is controlled by Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of
the Board, founder and controlling stockholder. Entities
affiliated with Providence will control approximately 77.1% of
the equity interests in Holdco, and the Volgenau Rollover Trust
will own approximately 22.9% of the equity interests in Holdco,
subject to adjustment as disclosed under SPECIAL
FACTORS Financing of the Merger Rollover
Financing.
Management
and Board of Directors of the Surviving Corporation
The board of directors of the surviving corporation will, from
and after the effective time of the merger (which we refer to as
the effective time), consist of the directors
of Merger Sub immediately prior to the effective time until
their successors have been duly elected or appointed and
qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal.
The officers of the surviving corporation will, from and after
the effective time, be the officers of the Company immediately
prior to the effective time until their successors have been
duly appointed and qualified or until their earlier death,
resignation or removal.
Background
of the Merger
In the ordinary course of business, our board of directors and
senior management review and consider various strategic
alternatives available to the Company that may enhance
stockholder value. In addition, from time to time over the past
several years, a number of parties have approached
Dr. Ernst Volgenau, our chairman of the board and founder
of the Company, who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly,
shares of our common stock representing approximately 20% of
total shares outstanding and approximately 71% of aggregate
voting rights, and inquired about potential interest in a
transaction involving the sale of the Company. However, prior to
the discussions detailed below, such approaches did not proceed
past such preliminary inquiries.
During 2009, Dr. Volgenau indicated to several members of
our board of directors that he had become more receptive to the
possibility of selling all or a substantial portion of the
shares of SRA common stock
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beneficially owned by him in order to fund philanthropic
activities to which Dr. Volgenau was increasingly committed
to devoting his time and financial resources.
On February 16, 2010, Dr. Volgenau met with a senior
executive of a strategic competitor, which we refer to as
Strategic Bidder B, who expressed interest in exploring a
potential strategic transaction involving the Company.
On March 2, 2010, representatives of Providence contacted
Dr. Volgenau to introduce themselves and their firm to
Dr. Volgenau. During April 2010, Dr. Volgenau and
Providence had two additional discussions to explore potential
interest in beginning a dialogue regarding a potential sale of
the Company.
On May 3, 2010, the board of directors held a regularly
scheduled meeting at which Dr. Volgenau, as was customary
at board meetings, provided an update regarding inquiries he had
received about potential interest in a transaction involving the
sale of the Company, and informed the board that he had become
more receptive to exploring a potential sale of all or a portion
of the shares of SRA common stock beneficially owned by him as
part of a plan to fund his philanthropic objectives.
Dr. Volgenau proposed the formation of a study team of the
board to explore potential strategic options available to the
Company. At the meeting, the board established the strategic
alternatives study team consisting of four directors:
Dr. Volgenau; Mr. Michael R. Klein; Mr. Miles R.
Gilburne; and Mr. W. Robert Grafton. The strategic
alternatives study team subsequently engaged an investment
banking firm as its financial advisor to assist with the
evaluation of potential strategic alternatives available to the
Company.
On May 6, 2010, Dr. Volgenau met with a senior
executive of a strategic competitor, which we refer to as
Strategic Bidder A, who expressed interest in exploring a
potential strategic transaction involving the Company.
On May 12, 2010 and May 18, 2010, Dr. Volgenau
had preliminary conversations with representatives of Providence
regarding a potential strategic transaction between the Company
and Providence. On May 18, 2010, the Company and Providence
entered into a confidentiality agreement, and on May 20,
2010, Dr. Volgenau and members of senior management met
with representatives of Providence to continue preliminary
conversations regarding a potential strategic transaction
between the Company and Providence.
On May 27, 2010, Mr. Richard Nadeau, our chief
financial officer, provided to Providence a financial model
assessing a hypothetical going-private transaction involving the
Company.
On June 3, 2010, Dr. Stanton Sloane, our chief
executive officer, and Mr. Nadeau met with representatives
of Providence and provided certain financial forecasts of the
Company, as well as certain additional financial models
assessing a hypothetical going-private transaction involving the
Company.
In June and July, 2010, Dr. Volgenau had several additional
meetings with representatives of Providence to continue
preliminary discussions regarding a potential strategic
transaction between the Company and Providence.
On July 26, 2010, at a meeting of the strategic
alternatives study team, the financial advisor to the strategic
alternatives study team discussed with the strategic
alternatives study team and certain members of senior management
of the Company certain strategic alternatives for the Company.
These included maintaining the status quo, a potential
significant share repurchase, a potential significant
acquisition, a potential sale or leveraged buyout or a potential
merger of equals.
On July 27, 2010, the board of directors held a regularly
scheduled meeting at which Dr. Volgenau reported on recent
inquiries he had received regarding the Companys
willingness to explore a potential strategic transaction, and
summarized the strategic alternatives for the Company that had
been discussed by the strategic alternatives study team and its
financial advisor. At that time, the board determined to focus
on pursuing a particular strategic acquisition of a business
from a competitor for which a competitive sales process was
being conducted. That business was sold to a third party other
than the Company in a transaction that was publicly announced in
mid-October 2010.
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Between August 18, 2010 and early September 2010,
Dr. Volgenau had several meetings or telephone
conversations with representatives of Providence to continue to
explore a potential strategic transaction.
On October 15, 2010, Dr. Sloane and Mr. Nadeau
met with a representative of Providence and discussed a
valuation analysis, financial projections and a financial model
for a hypothetical leveraged buyout of the Company.
On October 20, 2010, Dr. Volgenau spoke with a
representative of Providence regarding a potential strategic
transaction. On October 26, 2010, Dr. Sloane and
Mr. Nadeau again met with representatives of Providence to
further discuss the valuation analysis and other financial
information regarding the Company. On October 27, 2010,
Mr. Nadeau provided to a representative of Providence the
valuation analysis, financial projections and financial model
for a hypothetical leveraged buyout of the Company previously
discussed with representatives of Providence at their earlier
October meetings.
Also on October 27, 2010, at a regularly scheduled meeting
of the board of directors, Dr. Volgenau updated the board
regarding his discussions with Providence since the July board
meeting. Dr. Sloane and Mr. Nadeau similarly updated
the board as to their recent discussions with Providence. At the
invitation of the board, representatives of Providence met with
the board to discuss possible terms of a potential acquisition
proposal, including a preliminary indication of a potential
purchase price of up to $28 per share, subject to the completion
of due diligence. Thereafter, the board met in executive session
and, in light of the interest expressed by Providence, discussed
the merits of forming a special committee of independent and
disinterested directors to further assess the interest of
Providence and other potential strategic alternatives.
On October 28, 2010, at a regularly scheduled meeting of
the board of directors, the board convened in executive session
and determined that the strategic alternatives study team would
be terminated. The board then established a special committee
consisting of five independent and disinterested
directors Mr. Klein; Mr. Gilburne;
Mr. Grafton; Mr. John W. Barter; and Mr. Larry R.
Ellis and adopted resolutions that, among other
things, authorized and empowered the special committee, on
behalf of the board, to evaluate, review and consider potential
strategic transactions that may be available to the Company, to
establish and direct the procedures related thereto and, if
alternatives emerged, to discuss and negotiate the terms of any
such strategic transactions and to consider whether to recommend
to the full board of directors the approval and adoption of a
specific strategic transaction, or not to proceed with such
potential strategic transaction. The special committee also was
authorized to engage such legal, financial and other advisors as
it deemed necessary or advisable in connection with the
performance of its duties. Mr. Klein was elected chairman
of the special committee.
On November 4, 2010, Dr. Volgenau met with a senior
executive of Strategic Bidder A, who again expressed
interest in exploring a potential strategic transaction
involving the Company.
On November 9, 2010, the special committee met and
determined to retain Kirkland & Ellis LLP, which we
refer to as Kirkland & Ellis, as its legal counsel.
Mr. George P. Stamas of Kirkland & Ellis then
reviewed with the special committee various legal and fiduciary
considerations relevant to the discharge of its duties and
responsibilities. The special committee and its legal advisor
discussed the importance of establishing clear boundaries
between the roles of the special committee, Dr. Volgenau
and members of senior management, and directed that the chairman
of the special committee meet with senior management and, along
with a representative of Kirkland & Ellis, with
Dr. Volgenau and his counsel to discuss appropriate process
guidelines regarding the interaction with prospective bidders
expected to ensue. In addition, the chairman of the special
committee summarized certain discussions with two investment
banking firms to act as the special committees financial
advisor, after which representatives of Houlihan Lokey Capital
Inc., which we refer to as Houlihan Lokey, were asked to join
the meeting to describe its qualifications and independence.
Thereafter, the special committee determined to engage Houlihan
Lokey as its financial advisor.
On or about November 11, 2010, the chairman of the special
committee met with certain members of senior management and
informed them that, as the process proceeded, they would be
updated by the special committee on a need to know
basis, and also notified them that to minimize the potential
negative effects that the special committees activities
could have in terms of attrition of key management personnel,
the board
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would implement appropriate retention arrangements and stay
bonus incentives. The chairman of the special committee also
directed members of senior management not to engage, or seek to
engage, any prospective party in discussions concerning their
employment prospects.
On November 11, 2010, the chairman of the special committee
and a representative of Kirkland & Ellis met with
Dr. Volgenau and his counsel to discuss their respective
roles, and how best to implement appropriate process guidelines
regarding interaction with prospective bidders. At the meeting,
Dr. Volgenau agreed to refrain from negotiating price or
other economic terms directly with any prospective bidder until
such time as the special committee had authorized him to do so.
On November 19, 2010, the special committee held a meeting
at which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and
Houlihan Lokey were present. The chairman of the special
committee provided an update on his recent meetings with senior
management and Dr. Volgenau and his counsel, respectively.
The special committee and its advisors also discussed and
prepared for an upcoming meeting with representatives of
Providence.
On November 22, 2010, the chairman of the special
committee, together with representatives of Houlihan Lokey, met
with representatives of Providence to discuss Providences
interest in a potential strategic transaction with the Company.
At the meeting, the chairman of the special committee informed
Providence that the Company had not determined to undertake a
formal sale process and that Providences preliminary
indicative pricing communicated by Providence to the board at
its October 27th meeting was determined to be insufficient to
warrant the commencement of any formal discussions regarding a
potential transaction. However, the chairman indicated that the
Company was prepared to facilitate additional due diligence
efforts by Providence so that Providence would be better
positioned to provide a more fully informed purchase price
indication as expeditiously as possible. During the meeting,
Providence requested a period of exclusivity during which the
parties would seek to negotiate a potential transaction. The
special committee denied that request.
On November 29, 2010, in accordance with the special
committees directives, representatives of Houlihan Lokey
and Providence discussed certain high priority due diligence
items identified by Providence and a proposed timeline for
completion of such due diligence efforts by Providence.
On December 1, 2010, the board of directors received an
unsolicited confidential written non-binding proposal from
Strategic Bidder A to acquire the Company at an indicative
purchase price range of $29 to $31 per share. The letter noted
that the non-binding proposal was contingent upon, among other
things, satisfactory conclusion of due diligence, negotiation
and execution of a definitive merger agreement and approvals by
the boards of directors of both companies. On December 9,
2010, the chairman of the special committee sent a letter to
Strategic Bidder A in which he stated that a special
committee had been formed and that the special committee would
discuss Strategic Bidder As letter with the special
committees legal and financial advisors and would contact
Strategic Bidder A in due course.
In early December 2010, representatives of Providence and
certain of its advisors continued to meet with members of the
Companys senior management and to conduct additional due
diligence through an electronic data room that had been
established for such purpose.
On December 29, 2010, a representative of Providence
contacted the chairman of the special committee and communicated
an indication of interest to acquire the Company at a purchase
price of $27.25 per share. Later that day, a representative of
Providence contacted a representative of Houlihan Lokey and
indicated that Providence was unlikely to increase its proposal
to as high as $30 per share.
On December 30, 2010, the special committee held a meeting,
at which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and
Houlihan Lokey were present, to discuss the details of
Providences indication of interest. At the conclusion of
the meeting, the special committee directed Houlihan Lokey to
inform Providence that the special committee was dissatisfied
with Providences indicative purchase price of $27.25 per
share, and that the special committee would need to further
discuss the indication of interest before responding in a more
formal manner. In accordance with the special committees
directives, Houlihan Lokey subsequently informed Providence of
the special committees views.
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On January 6, 2011, the special committee held a meeting at
which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan
Lokey were present. At the meeting, the chairman of the special
committee noted that although the pricing indication received
from Providence on December 29th was $27.25 per share,
he had subsequently been notified by Dr. Volgenau that a
senior representative of Providence had contacted
Dr. Volgenau and communicated Providences willingness
to consider a purchase price of up to $28.50 per share. The
special committee determined that those pricing levels were
still not sufficient to warrant commencing an exclusive
negotiation process with Providence. The special committee then
discussed with its advisors the opportunities and challenges
facing the Company and its industry and senior management, as
those factors might affect the Companys future as a
standalone entity. The special committee determined that it was
appropriate to explore the extent to which additional third
parties might have an interest in a potential strategic
transaction as a potential alternative to the Company continuing
as a standalone entity. The special committee then discussed
with its advisors the possibility of contacting additional
financial sponsors and potential strategic buyers that might be
interested in an exploratory dialogue about a potential
strategic transaction with the Company on a targeted basis in
order to limit the potential for market leaks. Following such
discussion, the special committee directed Houlihan Lokey to
contact additional financial sponsors to assess such financial
sponsors interest in engaging in preliminary discussions
about a potential transaction with the Company. The special
committee also specifically directed Houlihan Lokey to contact
Strategic Bidder A in light of its previously submitted
written indication of interest. The special committee determined
not to have Houlihan Lokey contact any other strategic buyers at
that time given concerns regarding sharing competitively
sensitive information with peer companies;
Dr. Volgenaus previously expressed view that
financial sponsors might be more likely than strategic buyers to
recognize the economic value of the Company attributable to
preserving the Companys name, values and culture; and the
likelihood that, if the Company were to engage in a strategic
transaction with a financial sponsor, such transaction would
more likely be expected to provide for a post-signing
go-shop period during which the Company could
affirmatively approach strategic buyers.
On January 10, 2011, Dow Jones published an article noting
that, after the Companys recent cancellation of a public
appearance at an industry conference, the Companys stock
price had risen approximately 19%, and was continuing to rise on
the day of publication, on speculation that the Company might be
acquired by a third party.
On January 10, 2011, the chairman of the special committee
contacted a representative of Providence to communicate that
Providences indication of interest of $27.25 per share was
not sufficient to warrant commencing an exclusive negotiation
process with Providence. Also on January 10, 2011, the
chairman of the special committee contacted a representative of
Strategic Bidder A to inform Strategic Bidder A that
the special committee was open to beginning an exploratory
discussion regarding a potential transaction.
Beginning on January 10, 2011, in accordance with the
special committees directives, Houlihan Lokey initiated
contact with additional financial sponsors and, beginning on
January 11, 2011, a form of confidentiality agreement was
distributed to such financial sponsors.
On or about January 11, 2011, Dr. Volgenau was
contacted by a senior executive of Strategic Bidder B, who
again expressed interest in exploring a potential strategic
transaction with the Company. Dr. Volgenau promptly
informed the chairman of the special committee of this
communication.
On January 14, 2011, senior executives of a strategic
competitor to the Company, which we refer to as Strategic
Bidder C, separately contacted each of Dr. Sloane and
a representative of Houlihan Lokey to express interest in
discussing a potential strategic transaction with the Company.
Between January 17, 2011 and February 9, 2011, the
Company entered into confidentiality agreements and had
management due diligence meetings with each of Strategic
Bidder A and five financial sponsors, which we refer to as
Financial Bidder A, Financial Bidder B, Financial
Bidder C, Financial Bidder D and Financial
Bidder E.
On January 18, 2011, a senior executive of Strategic
Bidder C contacted a representative of Houlihan Lokey to
again express interest in discussing a potential strategic
transaction with the Company.
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On January 20 and 21, 2011, representatives from two of the
financial sponsors that had been contacted on behalf of the
special committee indicated to Houlihan Lokey that such
financial sponsors were not interested in exploring a potential
transaction with the Company, citing valuation as the reason.
Also on January 20, 2011, a senior executive at Strategic
Bidder B again contacted Dr. Volgenau to discuss a
potential strategic transaction between the two companies, and
Dr. Volgenau promptly informed the chairman of the special
committee of such communication.
On January 21, 2011, a senior executive at Strategic
Bidder C sent a letter to and met with Dr. Sloane.
During the meeting, the senior executive of Strategic
Bidder C expressed Strategic Bidder Cs interest
in exploring a potential strategic transaction with the Company.
Also on January 21, 2011 and again on January 25,
2011, a senior executive of Strategic Bidder C contacted
Houlihan Lokey to express Strategic Bidder Cs
interest in exploring a potential strategic transaction with the
Company.
On January 22, 2011, The Telegraph published an
article which stated, incorrectly, that the Company had received
and rejected a nearly $2 billion offer from a strategic
buyer named therein.
On January 23, 2011, the board of directors received a
letter from Strategic Bidder A indicating that Strategic
Bidder A was formally withdrawing its previously submitted
non-binding written proposal.
On January 24, 2011, representatives of Providence attended
a follow-up
due diligence meeting with members of the Companys senior
management and continued to conduct due diligence through
conference calls with the Companys management.
Also on January 24, 2011, the special committee held a
meeting at which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis
and Houlihan Lokey were present. The chairman of the special
committee and Houlihan Lokey updated the special committee
on the status of discussions with the financial sponsors that
had been contacted and informed the special committee of the
unsolicited inquiries that had been received from Strategic
Bidder B and Strategic Bidder C. After discussion and
deliberation, the special committee authorized Houlihan Lokey to
contact Strategic Bidder B to further explore a possible
discussion regarding a strategic transaction. The special
committee also asked the chairman of the special committee to
meet with Dr. Volgenau to obtain additional information
regarding his willingness to consider a potential transaction
with a strategic buyer.
On January 25, 2011, in response to media speculation
regarding the Company, the Company publicly issued a press
release announcing that Houlihan Lokey had been retained after
the Company received a series of inquiries regarding the
Companys willingness to consider offers. The press release
also included a statement from Dr. Volgenau that the
retention of advisors did not reflect a decision that the
Company was or should be for sale.
On January 26, 2011, a representative of a strategic
competitor to the Company, which we refer to as Strategic
Bidder D, contacted Houlihan Lokey to express interest in
discussing a potential strategic transaction with the Company.
On February 1, 2011, Dr. Volgenau received a letter,
in his capacity as chairman of the board, from Strategic
Bidder C requesting that it be included in any
consideration of a potential strategic transaction with the
Company. Dr. Volgenau promptly provided a copy of such
letter to the chairman of the special committee.
On February 2, 2011, the special committee held a meeting
at which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and
Houlihan Lokey were present. Representatives of Houlihan Lokey
updated the special committee regarding managements recent
presentations to Financial Bidders A, B and D. In light of the
fact that two financial sponsors previously contacted had
determined not to consider the opportunity, the special
committee discussed with its advisors the possibility of
contacting additional financial sponsors to explore interest in
discussing a potential strategic transaction, and determined
that it was appropriate for Houlihan Lokey to contact additional
financial sponsors that would likely have both an interest in,
and the financial capability to execute, a transaction of
significant size. A representative of Kirkland & Ellis
again reviewed with the special committee various legal and
fiduciary considerations relevant to the discharge of the
special committees duties and responsibilities. To
facilitate the ongoing process, the special committee authorized
Kirkland & Ellis to prepare a form of merger agreement
to be provided to potential bidders. A representative of
Kirkland & Ellis discussed
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with the special committee certain material terms to be included
in the form of merger agreement to be provided to bidders. The
special committee also discussed with its legal advisor certain
expected differences between transactions involving strategic
and financial buyers. Following this discussion, the special
committee asked the chairman of the special committee to
reiterate to Dr. Volgenau the special committees view
that conducting a process that included both strategic buyers
and financial sponsors was important to provide the best
opportunity to maximize value for the Companys
stockholders through any potential transaction.
On or about February 3, 2011, after discussion of these
issues by the chairman of the special committee with
Dr. Volgenau, Dr. Volgenau agreed that the special
committee should contact potential strategic buyers that
previously had indicated interest in exploring a potential
transaction with the Company. The next day, the chairman of the
special committee, in a conference call with representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan Lokey, authorized
Houlihan Lokey to contact Strategic Bidders B, C and D.
Following such call, Houlihan Lokey contacted each of Strategic
Bidders B, C and D, and each was provided with a form of
confidentiality agreement.
On February 7, 2011, the special committee received a
letter from Strategic Bidder D requesting that it not be
required to submit a written indication of interest prior to
attending a due diligence presentation with senior management.
The special committee directed Houlihan Lokey to contact
Strategic Bidder D to deny its request. Strategic
Bidder D subsequently indicated that it would no longer
pursue a potential transaction with the Company.
On February 7 and 8, 2011, in accordance with the special
committees directives, Houlihan Lokey informed each of
Providence and Financial Bidders A, B, C, D and E that initial
indications of interest should be submitted by February 14,
2011.
Between February 8, 2011 and February 14, 2011, the
Company entered into confidentiality agreements with each of
Strategic Bidder B and Strategic Bidder C and provided
them with an executive summary regarding the Company. On
February 14, 2011, in accordance with the special
committees directives, Houlihan Lokey informed each of
them that initial indications of interest should be submitted by
February 18, 2011.
On February 14, 2011, non-binding written indications of
interest were received from Financial Bidder A with an
indicative purchase price of $32 per share, which proposal also
included a request for exclusivity, and from Financial
Bidder B with an indicative purchase price range of $29 to
$30 per share. In addition, on that same day, non-binding oral
indications of interest were received from Financial
Bidder D with an indicative purchase price range of $29 to
$30 per share, and from Financial Bidder C with an
indicative purchase price of $24 per share. Neither Financial
Bidder C nor Financial Bidder D submitted a written
indication of interest and both subsequently communicated that
they were withdrawing from the process. Also on
February 14, 2011, a representative of Financial
Bidder E contacted Houlihan Lokey and indicated that
Financial Bidder E was withdrawing from the process due to
its perceived inability to be competitive on price.
On February 14, 2011, Houlihan Lokey contacted a
representative of Strategic Bidder A to explore whether
Strategic Bidder A would consider rejoining the process,
but the representative indicated that Strategic Bidder A
was not prepared to do so at that time. Also on
February 14, 2011, Houlihan Lokey contacted Providence to
confirm whether Providence intended to submit an indication of
interest, and Providence confirmed that it would do so.
On February 18, 2011, non-binding written indications of
interest were received from Strategic Bidder B with an
indicative purchase price of $33 per share, which proposal also
included a request for exclusivity, and from Strategic
Bidder C with an indicative purchase price range of $30 to
$31 per share. In addition, on that same day, Providence
submitted a non-binding written indication of interest with an
indicative purchase price of $30 per share that, by its terms,
would expire on February 23, 2011 unless Providence was
granted exclusivity by such date.
On February 21, 2011, the special committee held a meeting
at which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and
Houlihan Lokey were present. At the meeting, the special
committee discussed the material terms of the five non-binding
written indications of interest submitted by bidders, as well as
information regarding each of
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the bidders. The special committee determined that, in light of
the multiple bids and narrow range of indicative purchase prices
submitted by bidders, granting exclusivity to Providence or any
other bidder was inappropriate at such time. The special
committee and its advisors then discussed a possible timeline by
which bidders would be permitted to complete their due diligence
efforts, be provided with an opportunity to meet with
Dr. Volgenau to directly negotiate with him with respect to
any rollover, voting or other similar arrangements, and be
directed to submit firm written proposals, including a full
markup of the draft merger agreement, by a specified date.
On February 22, 2011, in accordance with the special
committees directives, a representative of Houlihan Lokey
informed a representative of Providence that the special
committee would not grant exclusivity to Providence, as had been
requested in its indication of interest.
Also on February 22, 2011, a representative of a strategic
buyer, which we refer to as Strategic Bidder E, contacted
Houlihan Lokey to express interest in a potential strategic
transaction with the Company, and Dr. Volgenau discussed a
potential transaction with Financial Bidder B.
On February 23, 2011, a representative of Providence
informed a representative of Houlihan Lokey that Providence was
withdrawing from the process given the special committees
decision not to grant exclusivity to Providence.
On February 24, 2011, Dr. Volgenau discussed a
potential transaction with Financial Bidder A.
On February 25, 2011, a bid instruction letter, including a
draft merger agreement, was sent to each of the five bidders
(including Providence), which letter required final bids and a
complete markup of the merger agreement to be submitted by
March 18, 2011.
On February 28, 2011, Dr. Volgenau discussed a
potential transaction with Providence.
On March 1, 2011, Strategic Bidder E and the Company
entered into a confidentiality agreement and Strategic
Bidder E was provided with due diligence materials
regarding the Company. Thereafter, Strategic Bidder E was
informed of the timeline of the process and indicated that it
could respond quickly if it determined to participate in the
process. On March 4, 2011, representatives of Strategic
Bidder E informed Houlihan Lokey that it would not be
continuing in the process.
On March 7, 2011, Dr. Volgenau was informed by a
representative of Strategic Bidder B that it was no longer
pursuing a potential strategic transaction with the Company,
primarily due to the timing of the process and challenges of
integrating an acquisition of this size.
Also on March 7, 2011, representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis had a conference call with outside
counsel to Strategic Bidder C to discuss the draft merger
agreement previously distributed to bidders.
On March 8, 2011, representatives of Kirkland &
Ellis had a conference call with representatives of
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, which we refer to as
Debevoise, counsel to Providence, to discuss the draft merger
agreement previously distributed to bidders.
On March 11, 2011, Dr. Volgenau discussed a potential
strategic transaction with Strategic Bidder C.
On March 14, 2011, a representative of Strategic
Bidder C notified a representative of Houlihan Lokey that
it would no longer pursue a potential strategic transaction with
the Company, citing concerns about perceived risks in the
government services industry generally.
On March 17, 2011, a representative of Financial
Bidder B notified a representative of Houlihan Lokey that
it would no longer pursue a potential strategic transaction with
the Company, citing concerns about the Companys ability to
meet its future growth projections.
On March 17 and March 25, 2011, Dr. Volgenau discussed
terms with Providence for his participation in a potential
transaction with Providence.
On March 18, 2011, a written proposal was received from
Providence to acquire 100% of the outstanding common stock of
the Company at a purchase price of $30 per share.
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Also on March 18, 2011, Financial Bidder A indicated
that it would be withdrawing from the process. In order to keep
Financial Bidder A in the process, the special committee
granted Financial Bidder A an extension of the bid
submission deadline until March 20, 2011. On March 20,
2011, a written proposal was received from Financial
Bidder A to acquire 100% of the outstanding common stock of
the Company at a purchase price of $30 per share.
On March 21 and March 27, 2011, Dr. Volgenau discussed
terms with Financial Bidder A for his participation in a
potential transaction with Financial Bidder A.
On March 21, 2011, the special committee held a meeting at
which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan
Lokey were present. Representatives of Houlihan Lokey reviewed
with the special committee certain terms of the proposals
received from each of Providence and Financial Bidder A,
including the proposed purchase prices, open due diligence items
and their respective financing commitments. A representative of
Kirkland & Ellis then reviewed with the special
committee the terms of the draft merger agreements submitted by
each bidder. Representatives of Kirkland & Ellis also
discussed with the special committee members their fiduciary
duties and certain other relevant legal considerations related
to their consideration of the proposals. In addition, the
chairman of the special committee provided an update on the
status of conversations between Dr. Volgenau and each of
the bidders, noting that Dr. Volgenau had engaged in
discussions with both Providence and Financial Bidder A
about his potential rollover and voting arrangements, and that
both bidders had provided draft agreements related thereto.
However, the chairman of the special committee further indicated
that the terms of these agreements had not yet been negotiated.
Following these discussions, the special committee directed its
advisors to continue to negotiate with each of Providence and
Financial Bidder A in parallel in an effort to obtain
improved price and contract terms, including the elimination of
any non-customary closing conditions that could add incremental
execution risk, the inclusion of a majority of the minority vote
requirement and more favorable termination and reverse
termination fees.
Between March 24, 2011 and March 28, 2011,
representatives of Kirkland & Ellis had multiple
conference calls with representatives of Debevoise to negotiate
the terms of the merger agreement and related transaction
documents, and Houlihan Lokey had multiple conference calls with
Providence regarding due diligence matters.
Between March 26, 2011 and March 28, 2011,
representatives of Kirkland & Ellis had multiple
conference calls with outside counsel to Financial Bidder A
to negotiate the terms of the merger agreement and related
transaction documents, and Houlihan Lokey had multiple
conference calls with Financial Bidder A regarding due
diligence matters.
In addition, on March 28, 2011, representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis, Debevoise and Gibson
Dunn & Crutcher LLP, which we refer to as Gibson Dunn,
counsel to Dr. Volgenau, had a conference call to discuss
the terms of the rollover and voting arrangements with respect
to Dr. Volgenau. Later that same day, representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis, Gibson Dunn and outside counsel to
Financial Bidder A had a conference call to discuss the
terms of the rollover and voting arrangements with respect to
Dr. Volgenau.
On March 28, 2011, the special committee held a meeting at
which representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan
Lokey were present. The chairman of the special committee
provided an update on the status of negotiations with each
bidder and negotiations between Dr. Volgenau and the
bidders. In particular, the chairman of the special committee
noted that Dr. Volgenau was willing to agree to a rollover
commitment of $150 million with respect to each bidder.
Representatives of Kirkland & Ellis then advised the
special committee members of their fiduciary duties, and
discussed with the special committee members certain key
contractual terms still under negotiation, including terms
relating to closing certainty, the size of the termination and
reverse termination fees and certain operating covenants
relating to the Companys ability to incur debt during the
post-signing period in the event of a federal government
shutdown. The special committee directed its advisors to
continue negotiating with both bidders in an effort to achieve
improved economic and contractual terms.
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On March 29 and 30, 2011, representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis continued to negotiate with each of
Debevoise and outside counsel to Financial Bidder A in an
effort to finalize the merger agreement and related transaction
documents.
Between March 28 and March 30, 2011, Gibson Dunn engaged in
negotiations with each of Debevoise and outside counsel to
Financial Bidder A regarding the terms of the respective
rollover and voting arrangements with respect to
Dr. Volgenau.
Between approximately 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on
March 30, 2011, the chairman of the special committee,
together with representatives of Houlihan Lokey, engaged in
negotiations with Financial Bidder A regarding its proposed
purchase price. During the initial conference call, Financial
Bidder A indicated that it would not increase its proposed
purchase price above $30 per share. However, in a subsequent
call, Financial Bidder A increased its proposed purchase
price to $31 per share.
Between approximately 2:30 p.m. on March 30, 2011 and
the beginning of the special committee meeting that evening, the
chairman of the special committee, together with representatives
of Houlihan Lokey, engaged in negotiations with Providence
regarding its proposed purchase price. Providence indicated that
it would increase its proposed purchase price to $30.50 per
share.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on March 30, 2011, the
special committee held a meeting at which representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan Lokey were present. The
chairman of the special committee provided a status report on
the negotiations with Providence and Financial Bidder A,
noting that Providences then proposed purchase price was
$30.50 per share, and Financial Bidder As then
proposed purchase price was $31 per share. The chairman also
described certain other differences in the transaction terms
proposed by such bidders, including the size of the termination
and reverse termination fees, the covenants related to the
Companys borrowings in the event of a federal government
shutdown and the presence or absence of a go- shop
provision. A representative of Kirkland & Ellis
summarized certain other provisions of the draft merger
agreements with each of the bidders.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the chairman received a call
from a representative of Providence, and temporarily recessed
the meeting to take the call. At approximately 6:45 p.m.,
the chairman returned to the meeting and reported on a revised
proposal from Providence that changed its proposed purchase
price to $30.50 per share plus a contingent amount equal to the
proceeds (if any) from certain subsidiary divestitures by the
Company that were currently in process which, if consummated,
were estimated by Providence to result in proceeds that could
potentially increase the proposed purchase price to $31 per
share or more. The special committee members then discussed with
its advisors the new proposal, and agreed that several points
needed clarification, including the mechanics of the
distribution of such proceeds to stockholders and the allocation
of the tax benefits expected to be realized as a result of such
divestitures. At approximately 7:40 p.m., the meeting was
again temporarily recessed so that a representative of Houlihan
Lokey could contact Providence for clarity on its revised
proposal. At approximately 8:00 p.m., the meeting was
reconvened and the representative of Houlihan Lokey reported on
further details of Providences proposal, including the
inclusion of a go-shop provision, a decrease in the
size of the termination fee and an increase in the size of the
reverse termination fee. In addition, the representative of
Houlihan Lokey reported that, in lieu of the proposed purchase
price outlined earlier in the meeting, Providence had indicated
that it was willing to increase its proposed purchase price to
$31 per share, without any contingent component linked to the
proceeds from the subsidiary divestitures, if Dr. Volgenau
would agree as part of his rollover commitment to provide a
$30 million nonrecourse loan to Providence, which loan
would be repaid solely to the extent that the Company realized
proceeds from the subsidiary divestitures that were currently in
process. The special committee and its advisors then discussed
the two bidders respective financing commitments.
Following such discussions, the special committee directed
Houlihan Lokey to contact Financial Bidder A in an effort
to secure a higher purchase price and certain improved
contractual terms.
Thereafter, in accordance with the special committees
directives, representatives of Kirkland & Ellis and
Houlihan Lokey contacted Financial Bidder A to negotiate a
higher purchase price and related matters regarding Financial
Bidder As proposal. Financial Bidder A agreed to
increase its proposed purchase price to
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$31.25 per share. Financial Bidder A also requested a
period of exclusivity to negotiate the remaining terms of the
transaction documentation.
At approximately 9:35 p.m. on March 30, 2011, the
board of directors convened a meeting at which representatives
of Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan Lokey were present. A
representative of Kirkland & Ellis summarized for the
board the efforts undertaken by the special committee since its
formation, and the chairman of the special committee and the
special committees advisors provided an overview of the
status of negotiations with Providence and Financial
Bidder A and discussed the two proposals. The
representatives of Houlihan Lokey were then excused from the
meeting, and a representative of Kirkland & Ellis
advised the board of its fiduciary duties and discussed with the
board members certain other relevant legal considerations.
Following such discussion, representatives of Houlihan Lokey
rejoined the board meeting and relayed to the board that
Financial Bidder A indicated that its previously
communicated $31.25 per share proposal was contingent on having
exclusivity through the close of market trading on the following
day. Thereafter, Houlihan Lokey discussed with the special
committee and the board Houlihan Lokeys preliminary
financial analysis, which financial analysis was substantially
similar to the financial analysis discussed with the special
committee and the board the following day. The special committee
then directed its advisors to communicate to Financial
Bidder A that it would agree to negotiate exclusively with
Financial Bidder A until 3:00 p.m. the next day.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., Providence contacted Houlihan
Lokey regarding the status of its proposal and, in accordance
with the special committees directives, Houlihan Lokey
informed Providence that the special committee had determined to
focus its efforts in another direction. The following morning at
approximately 9:00 a.m., Providence again contacted
Houlihan Lokey and Houlihan Lokey informed Providence that the
special committee was in an exclusive negotiating period with
another bidder.
At approximately 3:00 a.m. on March 31, 2011,
Kirkland & Ellis sent revised drafts of the merger
agreement and other related transaction documents to Financial
Bidder As outside counsel. The parties convened a
series of conference calls later that morning and afternoon in
an effort to finalize negotiations on all transaction
documentation. During the same time period, Gibson Dunn
negotiated with outside counsel to Financial Bidder A to
finalize the terms of Dr. Volgenaus rollover and
voting arrangements. By 3:00 p.m. that day, the transaction
documentation had not yet been finalized.
At approximately 3:40 p.m. on March 31, 2011, a
representative of Providence informed the chairman of the
special committee that it was increasing its purchase price to
$31.25 per share. Following receipt of such call, both
Providence and Financial Bidder A were contacted and
directed to submit their best and final offers no later than
5:00 p.m. that day. Subsequently, Financial Bidder A
indicated that it was withdrawing its proposal and would no
longer participate in the process. Providence did not increase
its offer from the previously communicated $31.25 per share.
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2011, the
special committee convened a meeting at which representatives of
Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan Lokey were present. The
chairman and a representative of Kirkland & Ellis
updated the special committee on recent developments, and
reviewed the purchase price and contractual terms of
Providences offer. At the special committees
request, Houlihan Lokey confirmed that it would be in a position
at the board meeting scheduled for later that evening to render
an opinion to the special committee as to the fairness, from a
financial point of view, of the $31.25 per share merger
consideration to be received by holders of SRA common stock
(other than excluded holders) collectively as a group. The
special committee members then adopted resolutions, subject to
finalization of the merger agreement and related matters, that
the merger agreement and the merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement are advisable, fair to and
in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders;
recommending that the Board approve the merger agreement and the
merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement; and recommending that the board recommend that the
Companys stockholders adopt the merger agreement.
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on March 31, 2011, the
board of directors convened a meeting at which representatives
of Kirkland & Ellis and Houlihan Lokey were present.
The chairman of the special committee summarized recent
developments in the negotiations and informed the board of the
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determination to recommend that the board approve the merger
agreement with Providence, and the merger and the other
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. At the
special committees request, Houlihan Lokey summarized its
financial analysis of the $31.25 per share merger consideration,
which financial analysis Houlihan Lokey indicated had been
updated from, and was substantially similar to, the preliminary
financial analysis reviewed with the special committee and the
board at the March 30th meeting. Houlihan Lokey then
rendered to the special committee an oral opinion, which was
confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated March 31,
2011, to the effect that, as of that date and based on and
subject to the matters described in the opinion, the $31.25 per
share merger consideration to be received by holders of SRA
common stock (other than excluded holders) collectively as a
group was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders.
Representatives of Houlihan Lokey were then excused from the
meeting, and a representative of Kirkland & Ellis
advised the board of its fiduciary duties and discussed certain
other relevant legal considerations. Following such discussion,
the board of directors (other than Dr. Volgenau, who
abstained from such determination) unanimously determined that
the merger agreement and the merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement were advisable, fair to and
in the best interests of the Company and the Companys
stockholders; authorized and approved the merger agreement and
the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement; and directed that adoption of the merger agreement be
submitted to a vote at a meeting of the Companys
stockholders with the recommendation of the board that the
Companys stockholders adopt the merger agreement.
Following the adjournment of the board meeting, representatives
of Kirkland & Ellis, Debevoise and Gibson Dunn worked
throughout the night of March 31 to finalize the merger
agreement and all other related transaction documentation for
execution.
On the morning of April 1, 2011, the Company and Providence
issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the
merger agreement.
The merger agreement provides that until 12:01 a.m. on
April 30, 2011, the Company and its subsidiaries and
representatives may initiate, solicit and encourage the making
of alternative acquisition proposals from third parties, and
provide nonpublic information to and participate in discussions
and negotiations with third parties in respect of alternative
acquisition proposals. At the direction of the special
committee, Houlihan Lokey conducted the go-shop
process on behalf of the Company. During the go-shop
period, in accordance with the special committees
directives, Houlihan Lokey contacted a total of 50 parties,
including 29 strategic parties and 21 financial sponsors, to
solicit interest in a possible alternative transaction. The
Company did not receive any alternative acquisition proposals
during the go-shop period.
On May 2, 2011, the Company issued a press release
announcing the expiration of the go-shop period and
that it had not received any alternative acquisition proposals
from any party. In addition, on May 2, 2011, the Company
delivered a notice to Providence stating that there were no
excluded parties as defined in the merger agreement.
Recommendation
of Our Board of Directors and Special Committee; Reasons for
Recommending the Adoption of the Merger Agreement; Fairness of
the Merger
The
Special Committee
Following receipt of an unsolicited indication of interest from
Providence regarding a potential acquisition of the Company, the
Board unanimously determined at its October 28, 2010
meeting that it was advisable and in the best interests of the
Company and its stockholders to form a special committee of
independent and disinterested directors for the purposes of
evaluating strategic alternatives that may be available to the
Company. The Board delegated broad power and authority to the
special committee in connection with its evaluation of strategic
alternatives, including to (i) evaluate, review and
consider and, if determined appropriate, solicit third-party
interest in potential strategic transactions that may be
available to the Company, (ii) establish and direct the
process and procedures related to its evaluation, review and
consideration of any potential strategic transactions,
(iii) discuss and negotiate the terms of any potential
strategic transactions and any documentation related thereto,
(iv) recommend to the Board the approval and adoption of a
specific strategic transaction if the special committee
determined it advisable to do so or recommend that the Board
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not proceed with any potential strategic transaction, as the
case may be, and (v) take such other actions as the special
committee deemed necessary, advisable or appropriate to
discharge its duties and responsibilities.
On March 31, 2011, the special committee convened a meeting
at which it unanimously determined that the merger agreement,
the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement were advisable, fair to and in the best interests of
the Company and its unaffiliated stockholders, and recommended
that the Board adopt a resolution approving the merger
agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by
the merger agreement and recommending that the stockholders of
the Company adopt the merger agreement. In evaluating the merger
agreement and proposed merger, the special committee consulted
with its own legal and financial advisors, discussed certain
matters relating to the Company with the Companys senior
management team, and considered a number of factors that it
believed supported its decision to enter into the merger
agreement and consummate the proposed merger, including, but not
limited to, the following factors:
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the special committees understanding of the business,
operations, management, financial condition, earnings and
prospects of the Company, including the prospects of the Company
as an independent entity;
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the nature, views and opinions of the principal industries in
which the Company operates, both on a historical and prospective
basis;
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the $31.25 per share price, which represented a 10.2% premium
over the closing price of the Companys common stock of
$28.36 on March 31, 2011, the last trading day prior to the
Companys public announcement that it had entered into the
merger agreement, and a 52.8% premium over the closing price of
the Companys common stock of $20.45 on December 31,
2010, the last trading day prior to unusual trading activity in
the Companys common stock related to market speculation of
the possible receipt by the Company of an acquisition proposal;
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the fact that the per share merger consideration is to be paid
in cash, which provides certainty of value and liquidity to the
Companys unaffiliated stockholders, including because such
stockholders will not be exposed to any risks and uncertainties
relating to the Companys prospects;
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the possible alternatives to the merger, including a strategic
transaction with another party or continuing as a standalone
company, which alternatives the special committee evaluated and
determined were less favorable to the Companys
unaffiliated stockholders than the merger given the potential
risks, rewards and uncertainties associated with those
alternatives;
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the Companys ability to initiate, solicit and encourage
alternative acquisition proposals from third parties and to
enter into, engage in, and maintain discussions or negotiations
with third parties with respect to such proposals for a period
of 30 days following the date of the merger agreement;
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Houlihan Lokeys opinion, dated March 31, 2011, to the
special committee with respect to the fairness, from a financial
point of view and as of the date of the opinion, of the $31.25
per share merger consideration to be received by holders of SRA
common stock (other than excluded holders) collectively as a
group, which opinion was based on and subject to the procedures
followed, assumptions made, qualifications and limitations on
the review undertaken and other matters considered by Houlihan
Lokey in preparing its opinion, as more fully described under
SPECIAL FACTORS Opinion of the Financial
Advisor to the Special Committee;
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the absence of a financing condition in the merger agreement;
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the fact that Parent and Merger Sub had obtained committed debt
and equity financing for the transaction, the limited number and
nature of the conditions to the debt and equity financing, the
reputation of the financing sources and the obligation of Parent
to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the debt financing,
each of which, in the reasonable judgment of the special
committee, increases the likelihood of such financings being
completed;
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the likelihood and anticipated timing of completing the proposed
merger in light of the scope of the conditions to completion,
including the absence of significant required regulatory
approvals;
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the fact that the merger agreement provides that, in the event
of a failure of the merger to be consummated under certain
circumstances, Parent will pay the Company termination fee of
$112.9 million, without our having to establish any
damages, and the guarantee of such payment obligation by the
Guarantors, severally and not jointly, pursuant to the Limited
Guarantee;
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the Companys ability, under certain circumstances
(i) pursuant to the merger agreement, to seek specific
performance of Parents obligation to cause, and
(ii) pursuant to the equity commitment letter, to seek
specific performance to directly cause, the Guarantors to fund
the equity contributions contemplated by the equity commitment
letter;
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the Companys ability, under certain circumstances pursuant
to the merger agreement, to seek specific performance to prevent
breaches of the merger agreement and to enforce specifically the
terms of the merger agreement;
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the reputation of Providence, and its demonstrated ability to
complete large going-private transactions;
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the Companys ability to consider and respond to an
unsolicited acquisition proposal or engage in discussions or
negotiations regarding such a proposal under certain
circumstances;
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the fact that, prior to entering into the voting agreement,
Dr. Volgenau had no material restrictions or agreements in
place with any third party that would prevent him from
participating in any acquisition proposal;
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the fact that the voting agreement entered into by the Volgenau
Filing Persons allows Dr. Volgenau to engage in discussions
with any third-party with which the Company is permitted to
engage in discussions pursuant to the merger agreement regarding
Dr. Volgenaus potential equity participation,
investment or reinvestment in any such alternative acquisition
proposal, and that the voting agreement terminates upon any
termination of the merger agreement;
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the Boards ability, under certain circumstances, to
change, withhold, withdraw, qualify or modify its recommendation
that its stockholders vote to adopt the merger
agreement; and
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the Companys ability, under certain circumstances, to
terminate the merger agreement in order to enter into an
agreement providing for a superior proposal, and the fact that
the termination fee payable to Parent in such case was
determined to be reasonable in the context of similar fees
payable in comparable transactions and in light of the overall
terms of the merger agreement, including the per share merger
consideration.
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The special committee also believed that sufficient procedural
safeguards were and are present to ensure the fairness of the
proposed merger and to permit the special committee to represent
effectively the interests of the Companys unaffiliated
stockholders. These procedural safeguards include:
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the fact that the special committee is composed of five
independent and disinterested directors, none of whom are
affiliated with the Volgenau Filing Persons or Parent, Merger
Sub or any of the Providence Entities, and none of whom are
employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries;
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the fact that the determination to engage in discussions related
to the proposed merger and the consideration and negotiation of
the price and other terms of the proposed merger was conducted
entirely under the oversight of the members of the special
committee;
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the recognition by the special committee that it had the express
authority not to recommend the approval of the merger or any
other transaction to the Board;
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the fact that merger agreement provides that the transaction is
conditioned upon the adoption of the merger agreement by holders
of a majority of the outstanding Class A common stock
entitled to vote on such matter, excluding any shares
beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by
Dr. Volgenau; and
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the fact that the special committee was advised by its own legal
and financial advisors selected by the special committee.
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In the course of its deliberations, the special committee also
considered a variety of risks and other countervailing factors
related to entering into the merger agreement and the proposed
merger, including:
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the risk that proposed merger might not be completed in a timely
manner or at all, including the risk that the merger will not
occur if the debt financing contemplated by the debt commitment
letter, described under the caption SPECIAL
FACTORS Financing of the Merger, is not
obtained, as Parent does not have sufficient funds to complete
the transaction;
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that the unaffiliated stockholders of the Company will have no
ongoing equity in the surviving corporation following the
proposed merger, meaning that the unaffiliated stockholders will
cease to participate in the Companys future earnings or
growth, or to benefit from any increases in the value of the
Companys common stock;
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the restrictions on the conduct of the Companys business
prior to the completion of the proposed merger, which may delay
or prevent the Company from undertaking business opportunities
that may arise or certain other actions it might otherwise take
or forego from taking with respect to the operations of the
Company pending completion of the proposed merger;
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the risks and costs to the Company if the proposed merger is not
consummated, including the diversion of management and employee
attention, potential employee attrition and the potential
disruptive effect on business and customer relationships;
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the possibility that the $28.2 million or
$47.0 million, as applicable, termination fee payable by
the Company upon the termination of the merger agreement under
certain circumstances could discourage other third parties from
making a competing bid to acquire the Company;
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there being no assurance that all conditions to the
parties obligations to effect the merger will be satisfied
prior to the termination date set forth in the merger agreement;
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the fact that the voting agreement entered into by the Volgenau
Filing Persons could discourage third parties from making a
competing bid to acquire the Company;
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that if the proposed merger is not completed, the Company will
be required to pay its own expenses associated with the merger
agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by
the merger agreement as well as, under certain circumstances,
pay Parent a termination fee of $28.2 million or
$47.0 million, as applicable; and
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the fact that Parent and Merger Sub are newly formed
corporations with essentially no assets and that the
Companys remedy in the event of breach of the merger
agreement by Parent or Merger Sub may be limited to receipt of
the Parent Fee, which is guaranteed by the Guarantors, and that
under certain circumstances the Company may not be entitled to
receive any Parent Fee.
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The foregoing discussion of certain factors considered by the
special committee is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
includes the material factors considered by the special
committee. The special committee collectively reached the
conclusion to approve the merger agreement, the merger and the
other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement in light
of the various factors described above and other factors that
the members of the special committee believed were appropriate.
In view of the wide variety of factors considered by the special
committee in connection with its evaluation of the proposed
merger and the complexity of these matters, the special
committee did not consider it practical, and did not attempt, to
quantify, rank or otherwise assign relative weights to the
specific factors it considered in reaching its decision and did
not undertake to make any specific determination as to whether
any particular factor, or any aspect of any particular factor,
was favorable or unfavorable to the ultimate determination of
the special committee. Rather, the special committee made its
recommendation based on the totality of information presented to
it and the investigation conducted by it. In considering the
factors discussed above, individual members of the special
committee may have given different weights to different factors.
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Recommendation
of the Board of Directors
The Board, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the
special committee, at a meeting on March 31, 2011
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determined that the merger agreement, the merger (on the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth in the merger agreement)
and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement
are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of the Company
and its unaffiliated stockholders; and
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directed that the adoption of the merger agreement be submitted
to a vote at a meeting of the stockholders of the Company with
the recommendation of the Board that the stockholders of the
Company adopt the merger agreement.
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Dr. Volgenau abstained from the foregoing determination by
the Board.
In reaching these determinations, the Board (other than
Dr. Volgenau) considered a number of factors, including the
following factors:
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the special committees analysis, conclusions and unanimous
determination, which the Board adopted, that the merger
agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by
the merger agreement were advisable, fair to and in the best
interests of the Company and its stockholders and the special
committees unanimous recommendation that the Board adopt a
resolution approving the merger agreement, the merger and the
other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and
recommending that the stockholders of the Company adopt the
merger agreement;
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the fact that the special committee is composed of five
independent and disinterested directors, none of whom are
affiliated with the Volgenau Filing Persons or Parent, Merger
Sub or any of the Providence Entities, and none of whom are
employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; and
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Houlihan Lokeys opinion, dated March 31, 2011, to the
special committee with respect to the fairness, from a financial
point of view and as of the date of the opinion, of the
$31.25 per share merger consideration to be received by
holders of SRA common stock (other than excluded holders)
collectively as a group, which opinion was based on and subject
to the procedures followed, assumptions made, qualifications and
limitations on the review undertaken and other matters
considered by Houlihan Lokey in preparing its opinion, and which
opinion, at the special committees request, also was
provided to the Board (excluding any director who is a direct
party to, or forms a part of the acquiring group in respect of,
the merger) for their use and benefit in their capacities as
directors in connection with the evaluation of the merger, as
more fully described under SPECIAL FACTORS
Opinion of the Financial Advisor to the Special
Committee.
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The foregoing discussion of the factors considered by the Board
(other than Dr. Volgenau) is not intended to be exhaustive,
but rather includes the material factors considered by the
Board. The Board collectively reached the conclusion to approve
the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions
contemplated by the merger agreement in light of the various
factors described above and other factors that the members of
the Board believed were appropriate. In view of the wide variety
of factors considered by the Board in connection with its
evaluation of the proposed merger and the complexity of these
matters, the Board did not consider it practical, and did not
attempt, to quantify, rank or otherwise assign relative weights
to the specific factors it considered in reaching its decision
and did not undertake to make any specific determination as to
whether any particular factor, or any aspect of any particular
factor, was favorable or unfavorable to the ultimate
determination of the Board. Rather, the Board made its
recommendation based on the totality of information presented to
it and the investigation conducted by it. In considering the
factors discussed above, individual directors may have given
different weights to different factors. In light of the
procedural protections described above, the Board did not
consider it necessary to retain an unaffiliated representative
to act solely on behalf of the Companys unaffiliated
stockholders for purposes of negotiating the terms of the merger
agreement or preparing a report concerning the fairness of the
merger agreement and the merger.
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The Board
recommends that the stockholders of the Company vote
FOR adoption of the merger agreement.
Purpose
for the Merger for SRA
The primary purpose of the merger for SRA is to enable our
unaffiliated stockholders to immediately realize the value of
their investment in SRA through their receipt of the per share
merger price of $31.25 in cash. Another purpose of the merger
for SRA is to allow us greater operational flexibility and to
allow us to focus on our business without the constraints and
distractions caused by the public equity markets valuation
of its common stock. We believe our long-term objectives can
best be pursued as a private company.
Opinion
of the Financial Advisor to the Special Committee
Houlihan Lokey has been engaged as the special committees
financial advisor in connection with the merger. In connection
with this engagement, the special committee requested that
Houlihan Lokey evaluate the fairness, from a financial point of
view and as of the date of the opinion, of the $31.25 per share
merger consideration to be received by holders of SRA common
stock (other than excluded holders) collectively as a group. On
March 31, 2011, at a meeting of the special committee and
the Board, Houlihan Lokey rendered to the special committee an
oral opinion, which was confirmed by delivery of a written
opinion dated March 31, 2011, to the effect that, as of
that date and based on and subject to the procedures followed,
assumptions made, qualifications and limitations in the review
undertaken and other matters considered by Houlihan Lokey in the
preparation of its opinion, the $31.25 per share merger
consideration to be received by holders of SRA common stock
(other than excluded holders) collectively as a group was fair,
from a financial point of view, to such holders. The full text
of Houlihan Lokeys written opinion, dated March 31,
2011, is attached to this proxy statement as Annex C.
Houlihan Lokeys opinion was furnished for the use and
benefit of the special committee and, at the special
committees request, the board of directors (excluding any
director who is a direct party to, or forms a part of the
acquiring group in respect of, the merger), in their capacities
as directors, in connection with its evaluation of the per share
merger consideration. The opinion only addressed the fairness,
from a financial point of view, of the per share merger
consideration and did not address any other aspect or
implication of the merger. The summary of Houlihan Lokeys
opinion in the proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the full text of its written opinion. Houlihan
Lokeys opinion should not be construed as creating any
fiduciary duty on Houlihan Lokeys part to any party.
Houlihan Lokeys opinion was not intended to be, and does
not constitute, a recommendation to the special committee, the
board of directors, any securityholder or any other person as to
how to act or vote with respect to any matter relating to the
merger or otherwise.
In connection with its opinion, Houlihan Lokey made such
reviews, analyses and inquiries as its deemed necessary and
appropriate under the circumstances. Among other things,
Houlihan Lokey:
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reviewed a draft, dated March 31, 2011, of the merger
agreement;
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reviewed certain publicly available business and financial
information relating to SRA that Houlihan Lokey deemed to be
relevant;
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reviewed certain information relating to the historical, current
and future operations, financial condition and prospects of SRA
made available to Houlihan Lokey by SRA, including (i) with
respect to proposed divestitures by SRA of certain of its
subsidiaries that SRAs management advised Houlihan Lokey
may be reported by SRA as discontinued operations as of
March 31, 2011 and assumptions of SRAs management as
to estimated proceeds and tax benefits expected to be realized
by SRA as a result of such divestitures, referred to together
with such estimated proceeds and tax benefits as the subsidiary
divestitures, and (ii) financial projections (and
adjustments thereto) prepared by SRAs management relating
to SRA after giving effect to the subsidiary divestitures for
the fiscal years ending June 30, 2011 through June 30,
2014;
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spoke with certain members of SRAs management and certain
of its representatives and advisors regarding (i) the
business, operations, financial condition, past performance
relative to projected performance and prospects of SRA and
(ii) the merger and related matters;
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compared the financial and operating performance of SRA with
that of other public companies that Houlihan Lokey deemed to be
relevant;
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considered publicly available financial terms of certain
transactions that Houlihan Lokey deemed to be relevant;
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reviewed current and historical market prices and trading volume
for SRA Class A common stock;
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reviewed a certificate addressed to Houlihan Lokey from
SRAs senior management which contains, among other things,
representations regarding the accuracy of the information, data
and other materials, financial or otherwise, provided to, or
discussed with, Houlihan Lokey by or on behalf of SRA;
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considered the results of the targeted third-party solicitation
process conducted by the special committee, with Houlihan
Lokeys assistance, with respect to a possible sale of SRA,
the subsequent public announcement by SRA of its receipt of
inquiries from third parties and resulting expressions of
interest received from third parties with respect to the
possible acquisition of SRA; and
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conducted such other financial studies, analyses and inquiries
and considered such other information and factors as Houlihan
Lokey deemed appropriate.
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Houlihan Lokey relied upon and assumed, without independent
verification, the accuracy and completeness of all data,
material and other information furnished, or otherwise made
available, to Houlihan Lokey, discussed with or reviewed by
Houlihan Lokey, or publicly available, and did not assume any
responsibility with respect to such data, material and other
information. In addition, SRAs management advised Houlihan
Lokey, and Houlihan Lokey assumed, that the financial
projections (and adjustments thereto) and other estimates
utilized in its analyses were reasonably prepared in good faith
on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and
judgments of such management as to the future financial results
and condition of SRA and Houlihan Lokey expressed no opinion
with respect to such projections or estimates or the assumptions
on which they were based. Houlihan Lokey relied upon and
assumed, without independent verification, that there had been
no change in the business, assets, liabilities, financial
condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects of SRA
since the respective dates of the most recent financial
statements and other information, financial or otherwise,
provided to Houlihan Lokey, in each case that would be material
to its analyses or opinion, and that there was no information or
any facts that would have made any of the information reviewed
by Houlihan Lokey incomplete or misleading in any respect that
would be material to its analyses or opinion.
Houlihan Lokey relied upon and assumed, without independent
verification, that (a) the representations and warranties
of all parties to the merger agreement and all other related
documents and instruments referred to in the merger agreement
would be true and correct, (b) each party to the merger
agreement and such other related documents and instruments would
fully and timely perform all of the covenants and agreements
required to be performed by such party, (c) all conditions
to the consummation of the merger would be satisfied without
waiver, and (d) the merger would be consummated in a timely
manner in accordance with the terms described in the merger
agreement and such other related documents and instruments,
without any material amendments or modifications. Houlihan Lokey
also relied upon and assumed, without independent verification,
that (i) the merger would be consummated in a manner that
complied in all respects with all applicable federal and state
statutes, rules and regulations, and (ii) all governmental,
regulatory, and other consents and approvals necessary for the
consummation of the merger would be obtained and that no delay,
limitations, restrictions or conditions would be imposed or
amendments, modifications or waivers made that would have an
effect on SRA or the merger that would be material to Houlihan
Lokeys analyses or opinion. In addition, Houlihan Lokey
relied upon and assumed, without independent verification, that
the final form of the merger agreement would not differ from the
draft of the merger agreement identified above in any respect
that would be material to Houlihan Lokeys analyses or
opinion.
Furthermore, in connection with its opinion, Houlihan Lokey was
not requested to, and did not, make any physical inspection or
independent appraisal or evaluation of any of the assets,
properties or liabilities (fixed, contingent, derivative,
off-balance sheet or otherwise) of SRA or any other party, nor
was Houlihan Lokey provided with any such appraisal or
evaluation. Houlihan Lokey did not estimate, and expressed no
opinion regarding, the liquidation value of SRA or any other
entity or business. Houlihan Lokey did not undertake an
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independent analysis of any potential or actual litigation,
regulatory action, possible unasserted claims or other
contingent liabilities to which SRA is or may be a party or is
or may be subject, or of any governmental investigation of any
possible unasserted claims or other contingent liabilities to
which SRA is or may be a party or is or may be subject.
Houlihan Lokeys opinion was necessarily based on
financial, economic, market and other conditions as in effect
on, and the information made available to Houlihan Lokey as of,
the date of its opinion. Houlihan Lokey did not undertake, and
is under no obligation, to update, revise, reaffirm or withdraw
its opinion, or otherwise comment on or consider events
occurring or coming to Houlihan Lokeys attention after the
date of its opinion. Houlihan Lokeys opinion did not
purport to address potential developments in the credit,
financial or stock markets, including, without limitation, the
market for shares of SRA Class A common stock. Houlihan
Lokey also did not express any opinion as to the price or range
of prices at which shares of SRA Class A common stock would
trade, or shares of SRA Class B common stock would be
transferable, at any time.
Houlihan Lokey was not asked to, and it did not, express any
opinion with respect to any matter other than the fairness, from
a financial point of view, of the per share merger consideration
to be received by holders of SRA common stock (other than
excluded holders) collectively as a group, without taking into
account different classes or attributes of SRA common stock and
without regard to individual circumstances of specific holders
with respect to control, voting or other rights or aspects which
may distinguish such holders. Houlihan Lokey was not requested
to opine as to, and its opinion did not express an opinion as to
or otherwise address, among other things: (i) the
underlying business decision of the special committee, the board
of directors, SRA, its securityholders or any other party to
proceed with or effect the merger, (ii) the terms of any
arrangements, understandings, agreements or documents related
to, or the form, structure or any other portion or aspect of,
the merger (other than the per share merger consideration to the
extent expressly specified in Houlihan Lokeys opinion) or
otherwise, including, without limitation, any terms or aspects
of any rollover arrangements or voting and support agreements to
be entered into in connection with the merger, any terms or
aspects of the financing to be undertaken by Providence in
connection with the merger (including any loan or other
arrangements by Dr. Volgenau) or any matters relating to
the proposed subsidiary divestitures, (iii) the fairness of
any portion or aspect of the merger to the holders of any class
of securities, creditors or other constituencies of SRA, or to
any other party, except if and only to the extent expressly set
forth in Houlihan Lokeys opinion, (iv) the relative
merits of the merger as compared to any alternative business
strategies that might exist for SRA or any other party or the
effect of any other transaction in which SRA or any other party
might engage, (v) the fairness of any portion or aspect of
the merger to any one class or group of SRAs or any other
partys securityholders or other constituents
vis-à-vis any other class or group of SRAs or such
other partys securityholders or other constituents
(including, without limitation, the allocation of any
consideration among or within such classes or groups of
securityholders or other constituents), (vi) whether or not
SRA, its securityholders or any other party is receiving or
paying reasonably equivalent value in the merger, (vii) the
solvency, creditworthiness or fair value of SRA or any other
participant in the merger, or any of their respective assets,
under any applicable laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency,
fraudulent conveyance or similar matters, or (viii) the
fairness, financial or otherwise, of the amount, nature or any
other aspect of any compensation to or consideration payable to
or received by any officers, directors or employees (in their
capacities as such) of any party to the merger, any class of
such persons or any other party, relative to the per share
merger consideration or otherwise. Furthermore, no opinion,
counsel or interpretation was intended in matters that require
legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance, tax or other similar
professional advice. Houlihan Lokey assumed that such opinions,
counsel or interpretations were or would be obtained from
appropriate professional sources. Furthermore, Houlihan Lokey
relied, with the special committees consent, on the
assessments by the special committee, SRA and their respective
advisors as to all legal, regulatory, accounting, insurance and
tax matters with respect to SRA, the merger or otherwise. The
issuance of Houlihan Lokeys opinion was approved by a
Houlihan Lokey committee authorized to approve opinions of this
nature. Except as described in this summary, the special
committee imposed no other instructions or limitations on
Houlihan Lokey with respect to the investigations made or the
procedures followed by it in rendering its opinion.
In preparing its opinion to the special committee, Houlihan
Lokey performed a variety of analyses, including those described
below. This summary is not a complete description of Houlihan
Lokeys opinion or
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the financial analyses performed and factors considered by
Houlihan Lokey in connection with its opinion. The preparation
of a financial opinion is a complex analytical process involving
various quantitative and qualitative judgments and
determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant
financial, comparative and other analytical methods employed and
the adaptation and application of those methods to the
particular facts and circumstances presented. Therefore, a
financial opinion and its underlying analyses are not readily
susceptible to summary description. Houlihan Lokey arrived at
its ultimate opinion based on the results of all analyses
undertaken by it and assessed as a whole and did not draw, in
isolation, conclusions from or with regard to any one factor or
method of analysis for purposes of its opinion. Accordingly,
Houlihan Lokey believes that its analyses and the following
summary must be considered as a whole and that selecting
portions of its analyses, methodologies, and factors or focusing
on information presented in tabular format, without considering
all analyses, methodologies, and factors or the narrative
description of the analyses, could create a misleading or
incomplete view of the processes underlying Houlihan
Lokeys analyses and opinion. Each analytical technique has
inherent strengths and weaknesses, and the nature of the
available information may further affect the value of particular
techniques.
In performing its analyses, Houlihan Lokey considered industry
performance, general business, economic, market and financial
conditions and other matters as they existed on, and could be
evaluated as of, the date of Houlihan Lokeys opinion, many
of which are beyond SRAs control. Accordingly, the
information may not reflect current or future market conditions.
No company, business or transaction used in the analyses for
comparative purposes is identical to SRA or the merger, and an
evaluation of the results of those analyses is not entirely
mathematical. Rather, the analyses involve complex
considerations, judgments, and assumptions concerning financial
and operating characteristics and other factors that could
affect the acquisition, public trading or other values of the
companies, business segments or transactions analyzed. Houlihan
Lokey believes that mathematical derivations (such as
determining an average or median) of financial data are not by
themselves meaningful and should be considered together with
judgments and informed assumptions. The assumptions and
estimates contained in Houlihan Lokeys analyses and the
reference ranges resulting from any particular analysis are not
necessarily indicative of actual values or predictive of future
results or values, which may be significantly more or less
favorable than those suggested by its analyses. In addition,
analyses relating to the value of assets, businesses or
securities do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the
prices at which assets, businesses or securities actually may be
sold. Accordingly, the assumptions and estimates used in, and
the results derived from, Houlihan Lokeys analyses are
inherently subject to substantial uncertainty.
Houlihan Lokeys opinion and financial analyses provided to
the special committee in connection with its evaluation of the
per share merger consideration, from a financial point of view,
were only one of many factors considered by the special
committee in its evaluation of the merger and should not be
viewed as determinative of the views of the special committee,
the board of directors or management with respect to the merger
or the consideration payable in the merger. Houlihan Lokey was
not requested to, and it did not, recommend the specific
consideration payable in the merger. The type and amount of
consideration payable in the merger was determined through
negotiation between SRA and Providence, and the decision to
enter into the merger was solely that of the special committee
and the board of directors.
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses
reviewed by Houlihan Lokey with the special committee in
connection with Houlihan Lokeys opinion. The order of
analyses does not represent relative importance or weight given
to those analyses by Houlihan Lokey. The financial analyses
summarized below include information presented in tabular
format. In order to fully understand Houlihan Lokeys
financial analyses, the tables must be read together with the
text of each summary. The tables alone do not constitute a
complete description of the financial analyses. Considering the
data in the tables below without considering the full narrative
description of the financial analyses, including the
methodologies and assumptions underlying and the qualifications
and evaluations affecting the analyses, could create a
misleading or incomplete view of Houlihan Lokeys financial
analyses.
Selected
Companies Analysis
Houlihan Lokey reviewed financial and stock market information
for SRA and the following seven selected publicly held
companies, which companies were selected generally because, as
is the case with SRA,
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they are U.S. companies that in whole or in significant
part provide information technology, engineering and other
professional services to the U.S. federal government:
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CACI International Inc.
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Computer Sciences Corporation
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Houlihan Lokey reviewed, among other things, enterprise values
of the selected companies, calculated as equity market value
based on reported fully-diluted common shares outstanding and
closing stock prices on March 30, 2011, plus debt
outstanding and preferred stock, less cash and cash equivalents,
as a multiple of one fiscal year forward and two fiscal years
forward estimated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization, referred to as EBITDA, as adjusted for
non-recurring items, referred to as adjusted EBITDA. Houlihan
Lokey then applied a range of selected multiples of one fiscal
year forward and two fiscal years forward estimated adjusted
EBITDA derived from the selected companies to SRAs
estimated adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal years ending
June 30, 2011 and 2012. Financial data of SRA were based on
internal estimates of SRAs management with respect to SRA
after giving effect to the subsidiary divestitures. Financial
data of the selected companies were based on publicly available
research analysts estimates, public filings and other
publicly available information. This analysis indicated the
following implied per share value reference ranges for SRA, as
compared to the per share merger consideration:
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Implied Per Share Value
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Selected
Transactions Analysis
Houlihan Lokey reviewed the following 14 selected transactions
announced between January 1, 2007 and March 30, 2011,
which transactions were selected generally because, as is the
case with the merger, they involved U.S. companies that in
whole or in significant part provide information technology,
engineering and other professional services to the
U.S. federal government:
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Acquiror
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Target
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Ares Management LLC
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Global Defense Technology &
Systems, Inc.
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Veritas Capital
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Enterprise Integration Group of Lockheed
Martin Corporation
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BAE Systems, Inc.
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Intelligence Assets of L-1 Identity
Solutions, Inc.
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CGI Group Inc.
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Stanley, Inc.
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Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
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DynCorp International Inc.
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International Business Machines
Corporation
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National Interest Security Company, LLC
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General Atlantic LLC and Kohlberg Kravis
Roberts & Co. L.P.
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TASC, Inc.
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Court Square Capital Partners, L.P.
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Wyle Laboratories, Inc.
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New Mountain Capital, LLC
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Camber Corporation
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Serco Inc.
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SI International, Inc.
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The Carlyle Group
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Government Business of Booz Allen
Hamilton Inc.
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Cobham plc
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SPARTA Inc.
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BAE Systems, Inc.
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MTC Technologies, Inc.
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Leonard Green & Partners,
L.P.
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Houlihan Lokey reviewed, among other things, transaction values
in the selected transactions, calculated as the purchase price
paid for the target companys equity, plus debt outstanding
and preferred stock, less cash and cash equivalents, as a
multiple, to the extent publicly available, of such target
companies latest 12 months EBITDA. Houlihan Lokey
then applied a range of selected multiples of latest
12 months EBITDA derived from the selected transactions to
SRAs latest 12 months (ended February 28,
2011) adjusted EBITDA. Financial data of SRA were based on
SRAs public filings and internal estimates of SRAs
management with respect to SRA after giving effect to the
subsidiary divestitures. Financial data of the selected
transactions were based on publicly available information. This
analysis indicated the following implied per share value
reference range for SRA, as compared to the per share merger
consideration:
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Discounted
Cash Flow Analysis
Houlihan Lokey performed a discounted cash flow analysis of SRA
by calculating the estimated net present value of the unlevered,
after-tax free cash flows that SRA was forecasted to generate
through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 based on
internal estimates of SRAs management with respect to SRA
after giving effect to the subsidiary divestitures. Houlihan
Lokey calculated terminal values for SRA by applying a range of
terminal value EBITDA multiples of 7.5x to 9.0x to SRAs
fiscal year 2014 estimated EBITDA. The present values (as of
March 31, 2011) of the cash flows and terminal values
were then calculated using discount rates ranging from 8.5% to
10.5%. This analysis indicated the following implied per share
value reference range for SRA, as compared to the per share
merger consideration:
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Miscellaneous
SRA has agreed to pay Houlihan Lokey for its financial advisory
services to the special committee in connection with the merger
an aggregate fee based on transaction value as of the closing
date of the merger, which fee is currently estimated to be
approximately $10 million, of which $100,000 was paid as a
retainer fee, $1.5 million was paid upon the rendering of
Houlihan Lokeys opinion, which was not contingent upon the
successful completion of the merger or the conclusion contained
in its opinion, and approximately $8.4 million is
contingent upon the consummation of the merger. Houlihan Lokey
also has been requested in accordance with the merger agreement
to solicit third-party indications of interest in acquiring SRA
for a prescribed period following the execution of the merger
agreement, subject to the terms, conditions and procedures set
forth in the merger agreement. SRA has agreed to reimburse
certain of Houlihan Lokeys expenses, including the fees
and expenses of Houlihan Lokeys legal counsel, and to
indemnify Houlihan Lokey and certain related parties for certain
potential liabilities, including liabilities under the federal
securities laws, relating to, or arising out of, its engagement.
The special committee selected Houlihan Lokey to act as its
financial advisor in connection with the merger based on
Houlihan Lokeys reputation and experience. Houlihan Lokey
is regularly engaged to provide advisory services in connection
with mergers and acquisitions, financings and financial
restructuring.
In the ordinary course of business, certain of Houlihan
Lokeys affiliates, as well as investment funds in which
such affiliates may have financial interests, may acquire, hold
or sell, long or short positions, or trade or otherwise effect
transactions, in debt, equity, and other securities and
financial instruments (including loans and other obligations)
of, or investments in, SRA, Providence or any other party that
may be involved in the merger and their respective affiliates or
any currency or commodity that may be involved in the merger.
Houlihan Lokey and certain of its affiliates in the past have
provided and currently are providing investment banking,
financial advisory and other financial services to SRA,
Providence, other participants in the merger
and/or their
respective affiliates,
and/or one
or more security holders or portfolio companies of
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such entities, for which Houlihan Lokey and such affiliates have
received or may receive compensation, including, among other
things, (a) providing certain financial advisory services
to SRA in connection with one of the proposed subsidiary
divestitures, for which services SRA has agreed to pay Houlihan
Lokey an aggregate fee of approximately $1.0 million
contingent upon consummation of such divestiture, and
(b) having provided or currently providing certain
financial or valuation advisory services to Providence and
certain of its affiliates and portfolio companies. In addition,
Houlihan Lokey and certain of its affiliates in the future may
provide investment banking, financial advisory and other
financial services to SRA, Providence, other participants in the
merger and their respective affiliates, and one or more security
holders or portfolio companies of such entities, for which
Houlihan Lokey and such affiliates may receive compensation. In
addition, certain affiliates of Houlihan Lokey and certain of
Houlihan Lokeys and such affiliates respective
employees may have committed to invest in private equity or
other investment funds managed or advised by Providence or other
participants in the merger or certain of their respective
affiliates or security holders, and in portfolio companies of
such funds, and may have co-invested with such funds, Providence
or other participants in the merger or certain of their
respective affiliates or security holders, and may do so in the
future. Furthermore, in connection with bankruptcies,
restructurings, and similar matters, Houlihan Lokey and certain
of its affiliates may have in the past acted, may currently be
acting and may in the future act as financial advisor to
debtors, creditors, equity holders, trustees and other
interested parties (including, without limitation, formal and
informal committees or groups of creditors) that may have
included or represented and may include or represent, directly
or indirectly, or may be or have been adverse to, SRA,
Providence, other participants in the merger
and/or their
respective affiliates,
and/or one
or more security holders or portfolio companies of such
entities, for which advice and services Houlihan Lokey and such
affiliates received and may receive compensation.
Purposes
and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Persons for the Merger
Holdco, Parent, Merger Sub and the Providence Entities are
making the statements included in this section solely for the
purpose of complying with the requirements of
Rule 13e-3
and related rules under the Exchange Act. We refer to the
Providence Entities, Holdco, Parent and Merger Sub as the
Buyer Filing Persons.
If the merger is completed, the Company will become a subsidiary
of Parent. For the Buyer Filing Persons, the purpose of the
merger is to enable Parent to acquire control of the Company, in
a transaction in which the unaffiliated stockholders will be
cashed out for $31.25 per share, so Parent will bear the rewards
and risks of the ownership of the Company after shares of SRA
common stock cease to be publicly traded.
The Buyer Filing Persons believe that it is best for the Company
to operate as a privately held entity in order to allow the
Company greater operational flexibility and to focus on its
business without the constraints and distractions caused by the
public equity markets valuation of its common stock.
Moreover, the Buyer Filing Persons believe that the
Companys business prospects can be improved through the
active participation of Parent in the strategic direction of the
Company. Although the Buyer Filing Persons believe that there
will be significant opportunities associated with their
investment in the Company, they realize that there are also
substantial risks and that such opportunities may not ever be
fully realized.
The Buyer Filing Persons believe that structuring the
transaction as a merger transaction is preferable to other
transaction structures because (a) it will enable Parent to
acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company at the same
time, (b) it represents an opportunity for the
Companys unaffiliated stockholders to receive fair value
for their shares of SRA common stock in the form of merger
consideration or, at the election of the unaffiliated
stockholder, by pursuing appraisal rights and (c) it allows
the Volgenau Rollover Trust to maintain (indirectly through
Holdco) a portion of its investment in the Company.
Purposes
and Reasons of the Volgenau Filing Persons for the
Merger
Dr. Volgenau and the other Volgenau Filing Persons are
making the statements included in this section solely for
purposes of complying with the requirements of
Rule 13e-3
and related rules under the Exchange Act. The Ernst Volgenau
Revocable Trust is an estate planning vehicle for the benefit of
Dr. Volgenau, our
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chairman of the Board, founder and controlling stockholder and
of which Dr. Volgenau is the sole agent, proxy,
attorney-in-fact and representative. We refer to The Ernst
Volgenau Revocable Trust, as the Volgenau Rollover
Trust.
The merger will enable the Volgenau Filing Persons to realize at
the closing the per share cash merger consideration of $31.25
with respect to a portion of their investments in the Company.
At the same time, the merger will enable the Volgenau Rollover
Trust, through its commitment to make a significant equity
investment in the surviving corporation, to benefit from any
future long-term growth of the Company after its stock ceases to
be publicly traded. Both the realization of the cash merger
consideration and the rollover investment will in turn enable
the Volgenau Filing Persons to achieve long-standing charitable
and estate planning objectives. In addition, the Volgenau Filing
Persons believe that the Company will benefit from operating as
a privately held entity that can achieve greater operational
flexibility and focus on long-term growth absent the regulatory
burden imposed on public companies and the distractions caused
by the public equity markets valuation of SRA common
stock, while still maintaining the Companys name, values
and culture as epitomized by its longstanding ethic of
honesty and service.
Positions
of the Buyer Filing Persons Regarding the Fairness of the
Merger
The Buyer Filing Persons are making the statements included in
this section solely for the purpose of complying with the
requirements of
Rule 13e-3
and related rules under the Exchange Act.
The Buyer Filing Persons believe that the merger is fair to the
Companys unaffiliated stockholders on the basis of the
factors described under SPECIAL FACTORS
Recommendation of Our Board of Directors and Special Committee;
Reasons for Recommending the Adoption of the Merger Agreement;
Fairness of the Merger and the additional factors
described below.
In this section and in the section captioned SPECIAL
FACTORS Positions of the Volgenau Filing Persons
Regarding the Fairness of the Merger, we refer to the
Companys board of directors (other than Dr. Volgenau
who, through the Volgenau Rollover Trust, has committed to
contribute shares of SRA common stock to Holdco in connection
with the merger and after the merger will be an equity holder in
Holdco) as the Board. Dr. Volgenau
abstained from the Boards determination with respect to
the merger agreement and the proposed merger.
Parent and Merger Sub attempted to negotiate the terms of a
transaction that would be most favorable to them, and not to the
stockholders of the Company, and, accordingly, did not negotiate
the merger agreement with a goal of obtaining terms that were
fair to such stockholders. None of the Buyer Filing Persons
believes that it has or had any fiduciary duty to the Company or
its stockholders, including with respect to the merger and its
terms.
None of the Buyer Filing Persons participated in the
deliberations of the special committee or the Board regarding,
or received advice from the special committees legal or
financial advisors as to, the fairness of the merger. No Buyer
Filing Person has performed, or engaged a financial advisor to
perform, any valuation or other analysis for the purposes of
assessing the fairness of the merger to the Companys
unaffiliated stockholders. Based on these entities
knowledge and analysis of available information regarding the
Company, as well as discussions with members of the
Companys senior management regarding the Company and its
business and the factors considered by, and findings of, the
Board and the special committee discussed in this proxy
statement in the sections entitled SPECIAL
FACTORS Recommendation of Our Board of Directors and
Special Committee; Reasons for Recommending the Adoption of the
Merger Agreement; Fairness of the Merger (which
findings the Buyer Filing Persons adopt), the Buyer Filing
Persons believe that the merger is substantively fair to the
Companys unaffiliated stockholders. In particular, the
Buyer Filing Persons considered the following:
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the special committee determined, by the unanimous vote of all
members of the special committee, and the Board determined, by
the unanimous vote of all members of the Board (other than
Dr. Volgenau who abstained from voting with respect to such
determination), that the merger is fair to, and in the best
interests of, the Company and its stockholders (other than the
Volgenau Filing Persons);
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the per share price of $31.25 represents (i) a 10.2%
premium over the closing price of SRA common stock of $28.36 on
March 31, 2011, the last trading prior to the
Companys public announcement that it entered into the
merger agreement, (ii) a 15.1% premium over the
Companys average closing share price for the one-month
period prior to and ending on March 31, 2011 and
(iii) a 52.8% premium over the closing price of SRA common
stock of $20.45 on December 31, 2010, the last trading day
prior to unusual trading activity in the Companys common
stock related to market speculation of the possible receipt by
the Company of an acquisition proposal;
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the Company publicly announced on January 25, 2011 that it
had received a series of inquiries regarding the Companys
willingness to consider offers and had retained a financial
advisor in connection therewith;
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the merger will provide consideration to the Companys
stockholders (other than the Volgenau Rollover Trust) entirely
in cash, allowing such Companys stockholders to
immediately realize a certain and fair value for all their
shares of SRA common stock;
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pursuant to the go-shop provision of the merger
agreement, the Company and its representatives may initiate,
solicit, and encourage any alternative acquisition proposals
from third parties, provide nonpublic information to such third
parties and participate in discussions and negotiations with
such third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals;
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the Board, in the exercise of its fiduciary duties in accordance
with Delaware law and the merger agreement, may, under certain
circumstances, terminate the merger agreement in order to enter
into a definitive agreement related to a superior proposal,
subject to paying a termination fee of $28.2 million during
the period ending May 15, 2011 or $47 million after
May 15, 2011 (equal to approximately 1.5% and 2.5% of the
equity value of the transaction, respectively);
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Parent and Merger Sub obtained committed debt and equity
financing for the transaction, the limited number and nature of
the conditions to the debt and equity financing, the absence of
a financing condition in the merger agreement and the obligation
of Parent to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the debt
financing and, if it fails to complete the merger under certain
circumstances, to pay a $112.9 million reverse termination
fee (equal to approximately 6% of the equity value of the
transaction); and
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the Providence Funds issued a limited guarantee in the
Companys favor in an approximate amount of
$113.2 million with respect to performance by Parent of
certain of its payment obligations under the merger agreement.
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The Buyer Filing Persons did not establish, and did not
consider, a pre-merger going concern value of SRA common stock
as a public company for the purposes of determining the per
share merger consideration or the fairness of the per share
merger consideration to the unaffiliated stockholders because,
following the merger, the Company will have a significantly
different capital structure, which will result in different
opportunities and risks for the business as a more highly
leveraged private company. However, to the extent the pre-merger
going concern value was reflected in the pre-announcement per
share price of the SRA common stock, the per share merger
consideration of $31.25 represented a premium to the going
concern value of the Company. In addition, the Buyer Filing
Persons did not consider the Companys net book value
because they believe that net book value, which is an accounting
concept, does not reflect, or have any meaningful impact on,
either the market trading prices of SRA common stock or the
Companys value as a going concern, but rather is
indicative of historical costs. The Buyer Filing Persons did not
consider liquidation value in determining the fairness of the
merger to the unaffiliated stockholders because of their belief
that liquidation sales generally result in proceeds
substantially less than sales of a going concern, because of the
impracticability of determining a liquidation value given the
significant execution risk involved in any breakup, because they
considered the Company to be a viable, going concern and because
the Company will continue to operate its business following the
merger. The Buyer Filing Persons were not aware of any firm
offers during the prior two years by any person for the merger
or consolidation of the Company with another company, the sale
or transfer of all or substantially all of the Companys
assets or a purchase of the
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Companys assets that would enable the holder to exercise
control of the Company, although there were proposals as
described in SPECIAL FACTORS Background of
the Merger.
The Buyer Filing Persons believe that the merger is procedurally
fair to the Companys unaffiliated stockholders based upon
the following factors:
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the fact that, the special committee was given authority to,
among other things, review, evaluate and negotiate the terms of
the proposed merger, to decide not to engage in the merger, and
to consider alternatives to the merger;
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while the Company did not retain a representative to act solely
on behalf of unaffiliated stockholders for purposes of
negotiating a transaction, the special committee was formed,
comprised solely of non-employee and disinterested directors,
and retained its own legal and financial advisors;
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the $31.25 per share cash consideration and the other terms and
conditions of the merger agreement resulted from negotiations
between the Parent and its advisors, on the one hand, and the
special committee and its advisors, on the other hand;
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the special committee had the authority to reject any
transaction;
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the consideration per share to be paid to holders of the
Companys Class A common stock is the same as the
consideration per share to be paid to holders of the
Companys Class B common stock (other than the
Volgenau Rollover Trust);
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the consideration per share to be paid to the Volgenau Filing
Persons in the merger (excluding the equity interests of Holdco
to be issued to the Volgenau Rollover Trust and the promissory
note to be issued by Holdco to Dr. Volgenau) is the same as
the consideration to be paid to unaffiliated stockholders;
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the Companys ability during the go-shop period to
initiate, solicit and encourage alternative acquisition
proposals from third parties and to enter into, engage in, and
maintain discussions or negotiations with third parties with
respect to such proposals;
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the Companys ability to continue discussions after the end
of the go-shop period with parties from which the Company has
received during the go-shop period an acquisition proposal that
the special committee determines in good faith, prior to the end
of the go-shop period, constitutes or could reasonably be
expected to lead to a superior proposal (with the termination of
the merger agreement in order to enter an agreement prior to
May 15, 2011 providing for such superior proposal by an
excluded party resulting in the payment to Parent of the lower
termination fee of $28.2 million);
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the Boards ability, subject to compliance with certain
obligations under the merger agreement, to change its
recommendation due to an intervening event or to approve,
recommend or declare advisable, and authorize the Company to
enter into, an alternative acquisition proposal if the Board has
determined in good faith that (i) after consultation with
outside legal counsel, the failure to do so would reasonably be
expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to
stockholders under applicable law, and (ii) in the case of
an alternative acquisition proposal, after consultation with its
financial advisor and outside legal counsel, such alternative
acquisition proposal is reasonably likely to be consummated and,
if consummated, would be more favorable to the Companys
stockholders (excluding the Volgenau Filing Persons) than the
merger;
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the Companys ability, under certain circumstances, to
terminate the merger agreement in order to enter into a
definitive agreement related to a superior proposal on or after
May 15, 2011 with a party that is not an excluded party
(subject to paying a termination fee of $47 million);
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the merger was approved by the special committee;
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the adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative
vote of (a) the holders of a majority of the outstanding
shares of SRA common stock entitled to vote on such matter, and
(b) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Class A common stock entitled to vote on such matter
(excluding
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all such shares beneficially owned, whether directly or
indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau), in each case outstanding at
the close of business on the record date;
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the Companys ability to terminate the merger agreement if
the requisite stockholder approvals are not obtained; and
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the availability of appraisal rights to the Companys
stockholders who do not vote in favor of the proposal to adopt
the merger agreement and who comply with all of the required
procedures under Delaware law, which allows such holders to seek
appraisal of the fair value of their stock as determined by the
Delaware Chancery Court.
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The foregoing discussion of the factors considered by the Buyer
Filing Persons in connection with the fairness of the merger is
not intended to be exhaustive but is believed to include all
material factors considered by them. The Buyer Filing Persons
did not find it practicable to, and did not, quantify or
otherwise attach relative weights to the foregoing factors in
reaching their position as to the fairness of the merger.
Rather, the Buyer Filing Persons made their fairness
determinations after considering all of the foregoing factors as
a whole. The Buyer Filing Persons believe these factors provide
a reasonable basis upon which to form their belief that the
merger is fair to the Companys unaffiliated stockholders.
This belief should not, however, be construed as a
recommendation to any Company stockholder to adopt the merger
agreement. The Buyer Filing Persons do not make any
recommendation as to how stockholders of the Company should vote
their shares of SRA common stock relating to the merger.
Positions
of the Volgenau Filing Persons Regarding the Fairness of the
Merger
The Volgenau Filing Persons are making the statements included
in this section solely for purposes of complying with the
requirements of
Rule 13e-3
and related rules under the Exchange Act.
The Volgenau Filing Persons believe that the merger is fair to
the Companys unaffiliated stockholders on the basis of the
factors described under SPECIAL FACTORS
Recommendation of Our Board of Directors and Special Committee;
Reasons for Recommending the Adoption of the Merger Agreement;
Fairness of the Merger and the additional factors
described below.
The Volgenau Filing Persons did not undertake a formal
evaluation of the fairness of the proposed merger to the
Companys unaffiliated stockholders, as the unaffiliated
stockholders of the Company were represented by the special
committee, which negotiated the terms and conditions of the
merger agreement on their behalf, with the assistance of the
special committees own legal and financial advisors. The
Volgenau Filing Persons have interests in the merger different
from those of the other stockholders of the Company and the
views of the Volgenau Filing Persons should not be construed as
a recommendation as to whether any stockholder of the Company
should vote to adopt the merger agreement.
The Volgenau Filing Persons did not participate in the
deliberations of the special committee regarding, or receive
advice from the special committees legal or financial
advisors as to, the fairness of the merger. The Volgenau Filing
Persons abstained from voting with respect to the Boards
determination as to the fairness of the merger. Based on the
Volgenau Filing Persons knowledge and analysis of
available information regarding the Company, and the factors
considered by, and findings of, the Board and the special
committee discussed in this proxy statement in the sections
entitled SPECIAL FACTORS Recommendation of
Our Board of Directors and Special Committee; Reasons for
Recommending the Adoption of the Merger Agreement; Fairness of
the Merger (which findings the Volgenau Filing Persons
adopt), the Volgenau Filing Persons believe that the terms and
conditions of the merger agreement and the merger are
substantively and procedurally fair to the Companys
unaffiliated stockholders. In making this determination, the
Volgenau Filing Persons considered among others, the following
factors:
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the special committee determined, by the unanimous vote of all
members of the special committee, and the Board determined, by
the unanimous vote of all members of the Board (other than
Dr. Volgenau who abstained from voting with respect to such
determination), that the merger is fair to, and in the best
interests of, the Company and its stockholders (other than the
Volgenau Filing Persons);
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the per share price of $31.25 represents (i) a 10.2%
premium over the closing price of the Companys stock of
$28.36 on March 31, 2011, the last trading prior to the
Companys public announcement that it entered into the
merger agreement, (ii) a 15.1% premium over the
Companys average closing share price for the one-month
period prior to and ending on March 31, 2011 and
(iii) a 52.8% premium over the closing price of the
Companys stock of $20.45 on December 31, 2010, the
last trading day prior to unusual trading activity in the
Companys common stock related to market speculation of the
possible receipt by the Company of an acquisition proposal;
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the merger will provide consideration to the Companys
stockholders (other than the Volgenau Rollover Trust) entirely
in cash, allowing such Companys stockholders to
immediately realize a certain and fair value for all their
shares of SRA common stock;
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pursuant to the go-shop provision of the merger
agreement, the Company and its representatives may initiate,
solicit, and encourage any alternative acquisition proposals
from third parties, provide nonpublic information to such third
parties and participate in discussions and negotiations with
such third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals;
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the Board, in the exercise of its fiduciary duties in accordance
with the merger agreement, may, under certain circumstances,
terminate the merger agreement in order to enter into a
definitive agreement related to a superior proposal, subject to
paying a termination fee of $28.2 million during the period
ending May 15, 2011 or $47 million after May 15,
2011 (equal to approximately 1.5% and 2.5% of the equity value
of the transaction, respectively);
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the Volgenau Rollover Trust, a trust controlled by
Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of the Board, founder and
controlling stockholder, may receive less than the per share
price of $31.25 in cash consideration to be paid to the
unaffiliated stockholders, due to the fact that the
$30 million promissory note to be issued by Holdco to
Dr. Volgenau is repayable solely from the proceeds of
currently contemplated divestitures of certain subsidiaries of
the Company, and therefore is contingent on the successful sale
of such subsidiaries for a sufficient amount to repay the
promissory note;
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the committed debt and equity financing obtained by Parent and
Merger Sub for the transaction, the limited number and nature of
the conditions to such debt and equity financing, the absence of
a financing condition in the merger agreement and the obligation
of Parent to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the debt
financing and, if it fails to complete the merger under certain
circumstances, to pay a $112.9 million reverse termination
fee (equal to approximately 6% of the equity value of the
transaction) to the Company; and
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the Providence Entities issuance of a limited guarantee in
the Companys favor in an approximate amount of
$113.2 million with respect to performance by Parent of
certain of its payment obligations under the merger agreement.
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The Volgenau Filing Persons did not establish, and did not
consider, a pre-merger going concern value of SRA common stock
as a public company for the purposes of determining the per
share merger consideration or the fairness of the per share
merger consideration to the unaffiliated stockholders because,
following the merger, the Company will have a significantly
different capital structure, which will result in different
opportunities and risks for the business as a more highly
leveraged private company. However, to the extent the pre-merger
going concern value was reflected in the pre-announcement per
share price of SRA common stock, the per share merger
consideration of $31.25 represented a premium to the going
concern value of the Company. In addition, the Volgenau Filing
Persons did not consider the Companys net book value in
determining that the terms and conditions of the merger
agreement and the merger are substantively fair to the
Companys unaffiliated stockholders because they believe
that net book value, an accounting concept, does not reflect, or
have any meaningful impact on, either the market trading prices
of SRA common stock or the Companys value as a going
concern, but rather is indicative of historical costs.
Nonetheless, the Volgenau Filing Persons note that the net book
value per share was approximately $13.76 as of March 31,
2011. The merger consideration represents a premium of
approximately 127% to net book value per share as of
March 31, 2011. The Volgenau Filing Persons did not
consider liquidation value in determining the fairness of the
merger
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to the unaffiliated stockholders because of their belief that
liquidation sales generally result in proceeds substantially
less than sales of a going concern, given the significant
execution risk involved in any breakup, because they considered
the Company to be a viable, going concern and because the
Company will continue to operate its business following the
merger. The Volgenau Filing Persons were not aware of any firm
offers during the prior two years by any person for (i) a
merger or consolidation of the Company with another company,
(ii) the sale or transfer of all or substantially all of
the Companys assets or (iii) a purchase of the
Companys securities that would enable such person to
exercise control of the Company, although there were proposals
as described in SPECIAL FACTORS Background
of the Merger.
The Volgenau Filing Persons believe that the merger is
procedurally fair to the Companys unaffiliated
stockholders based upon the following factors:
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the fact that the special committee was given authority to,
among other things, review, evaluate and negotiate the terms of
the proposed merger, to decide not to engage in the merger, and
to consider alternatives to the merger;
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while the Company did not retain a representative to act solely
on behalf of unaffiliated stockholders for purposes of
negotiating a transaction, the special committee was formed,
comprised solely of non-employee and disinterested directors,
and retained its own legal and financial advisors;
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the $31.25 per share cash consideration and the other terms and
conditions of the merger agreement resulted from extensive
negotiations between Parent and its advisors, on the one hand,
and the special committee and its advisors, on the other hand;
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the special committee had the authority to reject any
transaction;
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the consideration per share to be paid to holders of the
Companys Class A common stock is the same as the
consideration per share to be paid to holders of the
Companys Class B common stock (other than the
Volgenau Rollover Trust);
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the consideration per share to be paid to the Volgenau Filing
Persons in the merger (excluding the equity interests in Holdco
to be issued to the Volgenau Rollover Trust and the
$30 million promissory note issued by Holdco to
Dr. Volgenau) is the same as the consideration to be paid
to unaffiliated stockholders and repayment of the
$30 million promissory note to be issued by Holdco to
Dr. Volgenau is repayable solely from the proceeds of the
currently contemplated divestitures of certain subsidiaries of
the Company, and therefore contingent on the successful sale of
the such subsidiaries for a sufficient amount to repay the
promissory note;
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the Companys ability during the go-shop period to
initiate, solicit and encourage alternative acquisition
proposals from third parties and to enter into, engage in, and
maintain discussions or negotiations with third parties with
respect to such proposals;
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the Companys ability to continue discussions after the end
of the go-shop period with parties from whom the Company has
received during the go-shop period an acquisition proposal that
the special committee determines in good faith, prior to the end
of the go-shop period, constitutes or could reasonably be
expected to lead to a superior proposal (with the termination of
the merger agreement in order to enter an agreement on or prior
to May 15, 2011 providing for such superior proposal by an
excluded party resulting in the payment to Parent of the lower
termination fee of $28.2 million);
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the Companys ability after May 15, 2011, under
certain circumstances, to terminate the merger agreement in
order to enter into a definitive agreement related to a superior
proposal (subject to paying a termination fee of
$47 million);
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the Boards ability, subject to compliance with certain
obligations under the merger agreement, to change its
recommendation due to an intervening event or to approve,
recommend or declare advisable, and authorize the Company to
enter into, an alternative acquisition proposal if the Board has
determined in good faith that (i) after consultation with
outside legal counsel, the failure to do so would reasonably be
expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to
stockholders under applicable law, and (ii) in
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the case of an alternative acquisition proposal, after
consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal
counsel, such alternative acquisition proposal is reasonably
likely to be consummated and, if consummated, would be more
favorable to the Companys stockholders (excluding the
Volgenau Filing Persons) than the merger;
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the merger was approved by the special committee;
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the adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative
vote of (i) the holders of a majority of the outstanding
shares of SRA common stock entitled to vote on such matter, and
(b) the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Class A common stock entitled to vote on such matter
(excluding all such shares beneficially owned by the Volgenau
Filing Persons), in each case outstanding and entitled to vote
at the special meeting;
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the Companys ability to terminate the merger agreement if
the requisite stockholder approvals are not obtained; and
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the availability of appraisal rights to the Companys
stockholders who do not vote in favor of the proposal to adopt
the merger agreement and who comply with all of the required
procedures under Delaware law, which allows such holders to seek
appraisal of the fair value of their stock as determined by the
Delaware Chancery Court.
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The foregoing discussion of the information and factors
considered and given weight by the Volgenau Filing Persons in
connection with their consideration of the fairness of the
merger agreement and the merger is not intended to be exhaustive
but is believed to include all material factors considered by
the Volgenau Filing Persons. The Volgenau Filing Persons did not
find it practicable to, and did not, rank, quantify or otherwise
attach relative weights to the foregoing factors in reaching
their position as to the fairness of the merger agreement and
the merger, but rather conducted an overall analysis of the
factors described above in making their determination. The
Volgenau Filing Persons did not engage a financial advisor for
purposes of undertaking a formal evaluation of the fairness of
the merger to the Companys unaffiliated stockholders. The
Volgenau Filing Persons believe that these factors provide a
reasonable basis for their belief that the merger is
substantively and procedurally fair to the unaffiliated
stockholders, however, this belief should not be construed as a
recommendation as to whether any stockholder of the Company
should vote to adopt the merger agreement. The Volgenau Filing
Persons make no recommendation as to whether any stockholder of
the Company should vote to adopt the merger agreement.
Certain
Effects of the Merger
If the merger is completed, all of our equity interests will be
owned by Parent. Except for the Volgenau Rollover Trust, a trust
controlled by Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of the Board,
founder and controlling stockholder, through its equity interest
in Holdco, none of our current stockholders will have any
ownership interest in, or be a stockholder of, the Company after
the completion of the merger. As a result, our current
stockholders (other than the Volgenau Rollover Trust) will no
longer benefit from any increase in our value, nor will they
bear the risk of any decrease in our value. Following the
merger, Parent will benefit from any increase in our value and
also will bear the risk of any decrease in our value.
Upon completion of the merger, each share of SRA common stock
issued and outstanding immediately prior the closing (other than
treasury shares owned by the Company, shares owned by Holdco,
Parent, Merger Sub or any other direct or indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of Parent, including shares contributed to Holdco by
the Volgenau Rollover Trust, and shares owned by stockholders
who have exercised, perfected and not withdrawn a demand for, or
lost the right to, appraisal rights under the DGCL) will convert
into the right to receive the per share merger consideration.
After the merger, SRA will become a privately held company owned
by Holdco, an entity owned by affiliates of Providence, a
private equity firm, and the Volgenau Rollover Trust, a trust
controlled by Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of the Board,
founder and controlling stockholder. Entities affiliated with
Providence will control approximately 77.1% of the equity
interests in Holdco, and the Volgenau Rollover
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Trust will own approximately 22.9% of the equity interests in
Holdco, subject to adjustment as disclosed under
SPECIAL FACTORS Financing of the
Merger Rollover Financing.
Upon completion of the merger, as of the effective time, each
stock option to purchase shares of the Companys
Class A common stock (each, a stock
option) that is outstanding and unexercised
immediately prior to the effective time (whether vested or
unvested) will become fully vested and converted into the right
to receive, immediately after the effective time (without
interest), a cash payment in an amount equal to the product of
(x) the total number of shares of the Companys
Class A common stock then issuable upon exercise of such
stock option, and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the
$31.25 per share merger consideration over (B) the exercise
price per share subject to the stock option, less any applicable
withholding taxes. As of the effective time, each award of
restricted stock (each, a restricted stock
award) that is outstanding and unvested immediately
prior to the effective time will become fully vested and
converted into the right to receive, immediately after the
effective time (without interest), a cash payment in an amount
equal to the product of (x) the total number of shares of
unvested restricted stock and (y) the $31.25 per share
merger consideration, less any applicable withholding taxes. See
SPECIAL FACTORS Interests of the
Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger Treatment of Outstanding Stock
Options; SPECIAL FACTORS
Interests of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers
in the Merger Treatment of Restricted Stock
Awards; and THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Treatment of Common Stock, Stock Options, Restricted Stock
Awards and Other Equity Awards.
Following the merger, shares of our Class A common stock
will no longer be traded on The New York Stock Exchange or any
other public market.
Our Class A common stock is registered as a class of equity
security under the Exchange Act. Registration of our
Class A common stock under the Exchange Act may be
terminated upon the Companys application to the SEC if
such class of common stock is not listed on a national
securities exchange and there are fewer than 300 record holders
of the outstanding shares of such class. Termination of
registration of our Class A common stock under the Exchange
Act will substantially reduce the information required to be
furnished by the Company to our stockholders and the SEC, and
would make certain provisions of the Exchange Act, such as the
short-swing trading provisions of Section 16(b) of the
Exchange Act and the requirement of furnishing a proxy statement
in connection with stockholders meetings pursuant to
Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, no longer applicable to
the Company. If the Company (as the entity surviving the merger)
completed a registered exchange or public offering of debt
securities, however, we would be required to file periodic
reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act for a period of time
following that transaction.
Parent and Merger Sub expect that following completion of the
merger, our operations will be conducted substantially as they
are currently being conducted. However, following completion of
the merger, the Company will have significantly more debt than
it currently has. Parent and Merger Sub have informed us that
they have no current plans or proposals or negotiations which
relate to or would result in an extraordinary corporate
transaction involving our corporate structure, business or
management, such as a merger, reorganization, liquidation,
relocation of any operations, or sale or transfer of a material
amount of assets except as described in this proxy statement,
other than the currently contemplated divestitures of certain
subsidiaries of the Company. Parent may initiate from time to
time reviews of the Company and our assets, corporate structure,
capitalization, operations, properties, management and personnel
to determine what changes, if any, would be desirable following
the merger. Parent expressly reserves the right to make any
changes that it deems necessary or appropriate in the light of
its review or in the light of future developments.
Parent does not currently own any interest in the Company.
Following consummation of the merger, Parent will own 100% of
our outstanding common stock and will have a corresponding
interest in our net book value and net earnings. Our net income
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 was approximately
$18.4 million and our net book value as of June 30,
2010 was approximately $771.6 million.
The Providence Funds have agreed to contribute an aggregate
equity contribution in an amount up to $525.2 million to
capitalize Parent (indirectly through Holdco), subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in the equity commitment letter
(as described below). In addition, the Volgenau Rollover Trust
has agreed to
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contribute 4.8 million shares of our Class B common
stock (the equivalent of an approximately $150 million
investment based upon the per share merger consideration of
$31.25) to Holdco, immediately prior to the merger in exchange
for equity interests in Holdco valued at approximately
$120 million and a promissory note issued by Holdco to
Dr. Volgenau in the original principal amount of
$30 million, subject to the terms and conditions of the
equity rollover letter (as described below).
Following the consummation of the merger, the Providence Funds
and the Volgenau Rollover Trust will be the sole stockholders of
Holdco. Each stockholder of Holdco will have an interest in our
net book value and net earnings in proportion to such
stockholders ownership interest in Holdco.
If the merger is completed, our unaffiliated stockholders will
have no interest in our net book value or earnings, if any. The
table below sets forth the interests in our voting shares and
the interest in our net book value and net earnings for the
Providence Funds and the Volgenau Filing Persons before and
after the merger, based on our historical net book value as of
June 30, 2010 of $771.6 million and our historical net
earnings for the year ended June 30, 2010 of $18.4 million.
All dollar figures are in the thousands and rounded to the
nearest dollar amount.
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Ownership of the Company
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Fully Diluted Ownership of the Company
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Prior to the Merger
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After the Merger(1)
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Net earnings for
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Net earnings for
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the fiscal year
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Net book value as
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the fiscal year
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Net book value as
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ended June 30,
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of June 30,
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ended June 30,
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of June 30,
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% Ownership
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2010
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2010
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% Ownership
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2010
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2010
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(in thousands)
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(in thousands)
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Providence Funds(2)
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0
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%
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$
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0
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$
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0
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77.1
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%
|
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$
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14,194
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$
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594,700
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Volgenau Rollover Trust(3)
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8.9
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%
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$
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1,639
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$
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68,669
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22.9
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%
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$
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4,221
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$
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176,863
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Other Volgenau Filing Persons(3)
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11.3
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%
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$
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2,081
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$
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87,187
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0
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%
|
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$
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0
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$
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0
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Total
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20.2
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%
|
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$
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3,720
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$
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155,856
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|
|
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100.00
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%
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$
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18,415
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$
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771,563
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(1) |
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Interest in net earnings and net book value of the Company after
the merger does not take into account the effect of the
transaction (other than the change in ownership percentage) and
does not take into account any additional debt that may be
incurred by the Company or any resulting interest expense, which
would have the effect of decreasing net earnings and net book
value of the Company after the merger. |
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(2) |
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Following the merger, (i) Parent will own 100% of the
capital stock of the Company, (ii) Holdco will own 100% of
the capital stock of Parent, (iii) the Providence Funds
will own approximately 77.1% of Holdco, and (iii) the
Volgenau Rollover Trust will own approximately 22.9% of Holdco.
In addition, Holdco will issue a promissory note in favor of
Dr. Volgenau in an original principal amount of
$30 million, payable solely from the proceeds of the
currently contemplated divestitures of certain subsidiaries. |
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(3) |
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The aggregate number of shares of SRA common stock beneficially
owned by the Volgenau Filing Persons as of June 13, 2011,
the record date, includes (i) 5,000,000 shares of
Class B common stock owned by The Ernst Volgenau 2011
Charitable Remainder Unitrust I, for which
Dr. Volgenau is trustee, (ii) 1,000,000 shares of
Class B common stock owned by The Ernst Volgenau Charitable
Remainder Unitrust II, for which Dr. Volgenau is trustee,
(iii) 111,144 shares of Class A common stock and
5,070,581 shares of Class B common stock owned by The
Ernst Volgenau Revocable Trust (also referred to herein as the
Volgenau Rollover Trust), for which Dr. Volgenau is
trustee, (iv) 631,888 shares of Class B common
stock owned by the Ernst Volgenau 2010 Grantor Retained Annuity
Trust, for which Sara Volgenau, Dr. Volgenaus spouse,
is trustee, (v) 2,170 shares of Class A common
stock owned by Dr. Ernst Volgenau through his 401(k)
retirement account and (vi) 200 shares of Class A
common stock owned directly by Dr. Volgenau. The aggregate
share ownership percentage of the Volgenau Filing Persons prior
to the merger is based on the 58,565,182 shares outstanding
as of the record date. |
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Effects
On the Company If the Merger is Not Completed
If our stockholders do not adopt the merger agreement or if the
merger is not completed for any other reason, our stockholders
will not receive any payment for their shares of SRA common
stock unless the Company is sold to a third party. Instead,
unless the Company is sold to a third party, we will remain an
independent public company, our Class A common stock will
continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE, and our
stockholders will continue to be subject to similar risks and
opportunities as they currently are with respect to their
ownership of SRA common stock. If the merger is not completed,
there is no assurance as to the effect of these risks and
opportunities on the future value of your shares of SRA common
stock, including the risk that the market price of SRA common
stock may decline to the extent that the current market price of
our stock reflects a market assumption that the merger will be
completed. From time to time, the Board will evaluate and review
the business operations, properties, dividend policy and
capitalization of the Company and, among other things, make such
changes as are deemed appropriate and continue to seek to
maximize stockholder value. If our stockholders do not adopt the
merger agreement or if the merger is not completed for any other
reason, there is no assurance that any other transaction
acceptable to the Company will be offered or that the business,
prospects or results of operations of the Company will not be
adversely impacted. Pursuant to the merger agreement, under
certain circumstances the Company is permitted to terminate the
merger agreement and recommend an alternative transaction. See
THE MERGER AGREEMENT Termination.
Under certain circumstances, if the merger is not completed, the
Company may be obligated to pay to Parent a termination fee or
Parent may be obligated to pay to the Company a termination fee
and/or
reimburse the Company for certain
out-of-pocket
costs and expenses. See THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Termination Fees and Reimbursement of
Expenses.
Plans for
the Company
Upon consummation of the merger, it is expected that the
operations of the surviving corporation will be conducted
substantially as they currently are being conducted, except that
the surviving corporation will cease to be an independent public
company and will instead be a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.
After the consummation of the merger, the directors of Merger
Sub immediately prior to the consummation of the merger will
become the directors of the surviving corporation, and the
officers of the Company immediately prior to the consummation of
the merger will remain the officers of the surviving
corporation, in each case until the earlier of their resignation
or removal or until their respective successors are duly elected
or appointed and qualified, as the case may be. Parent has
advised the Company that it does not have any current
intentions, plans or proposals to cause us to engage in any of
the following:
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An extraordinary corporate transaction following consummation of
the merger involving the Companys corporate structure,
business or management, such as a merger, reorganization or
liquidation;
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The relocation of any material operations or sale or transfer of
a material amount of assets, other than the currently
contemplated divestitures of certain subsidiaries; or
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Any other material changes in the Companys business.
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We expect that management and the board of directors of the
surviving corporation will continue to assess the Companys
assets, corporate and capital structure, capitalization,
operations, business, properties and personnel to determine what
changes, if any, would be desirable following the merger to
enhance the business and operations of the surviving corporation
and may cause the surviving corporation to engage in the types
of transactions sets forth above if management or the board of
directors of the surviving corporation decides that such
transactions are in the best interests of the surviving
corporation. The surviving corporation expressly reserves the
right to make any changes it deems appropriate in light of such
evaluation and review or in light of future developments.
Prospective
Financial Information
In connection with the Providence Entities review of the
Company and in the course of the negotiations between the
special committee and the Providence Entities as described in
SPECIAL FACTORS
49
Background to the Merger, the Company provided the
Providence Entities with certain prospective financial
information concerning the Company. Such prospective financial
information also was provided to Houlihan Lokey as financial
advisor to the special committee. See SPECIAL
FACTORS Opinion of the Financial Advisor to the
Special Committee.
The summary of such information below is included solely to give
stockholders access to the information that was made available
to the Providence Entities and is not included in this proxy
statement in order to influence any stockholder to make any
investment decision with respect to the merger, including
whether or not to seek appraisal rights with respect to the
shares of SRA common stock.
The prospective financial information was not prepared with a
view toward public disclosure, or with a view toward compliance
with published guidelines of the SEC, the guidelines established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for
preparation and presentation of financial forecasts, or GAAP.
Neither the Companys independent registered public
accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have
compiled, examined or performed any procedures with respect to
the prospective financial information included below, or
expressed any opinion or any other form of assurance on such
information or its achievability.
The prospective financial information reflects numerous
estimates and assumptions made by the Company with respect to
industry performance, general business, economic, regulatory,
market and financial conditions and other future events, as well
as matters specific to the Companys business, all of which
are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the
Companys control. The prospective financial information
reflects subjective judgment in many respects and thus is
susceptible to multiple interpretations and periodic revisions
based on actual experience and business developments. As such,
the prospective financial information constitutes
forward-looking information and is subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results forecasted in such prospective
information, including, but not limited to, the Companys
performance, industry performance, general business and economic
conditions, customer requirements, competition, adverse changes
in applicable laws, regulations or rules, and the various risks
set forth in the Companys reports filed with the SEC.
There can be no assurance that the prospective results will be
realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher
or lower than forecast. The prospective financial information
covers multiple years and such information by its nature becomes
less predictive with each successive year. In addition, the
prospective information will be affected by the Companys
ability to achieve strategic goals, objectives and targets over
the applicable periods. The assumptions upon which the
prospective information was based necessarily involve judgments
with respect to, among other things, future economic,
competitive and regulatory conditions and financial market
conditions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many of which are beyond the Companys
control. The prospective information also reflects assumptions
as to certain business decisions that are subject to change.
Such prospective information cannot, therefore, be considered a
guaranty of future operating results, and this information
should not be relied on as such. The inclusion of this
information should not be regarded as an indication that the
Company, the Providence Entities, the special committee, any of
their respective affiliates or representatives or anyone who
received this information then considered, or now considers, it
to be necessarily predictive of actual future events, and this
information should not be relied upon as such. None of the
Providence Entities, the special committee, or any of their
respective affiliates or representatives assumes any
responsibility for the validity or completeness of the
prospective information described below. The Company does not
intend, and disclaims any obligation, to update, revise or
correct such prospective information if they are or become
inaccurate (even in the short term).
The prospective financial information does not take into account
any circumstances or events occurring after the date it was
prepared, including the merger contemplated by the merger
agreement. Further, the prospective financial information does
not take into account the effect of any failure of the merger to
occur and should not be viewed as accurate or continuing in that
context.
The inclusion of the prospective financial information herein
should not be deemed an admission or representation by the
Company, the Providence Entities or the special committee that
they are viewed by the
50
Company or the Providence Entities or the special committee as
material information of the Company, and in fact the Company,
the Providence Entities and the special committee view the
prospective financial information as non-material because of the
inherent risks and uncertainties associated with such long-range
forecasts. The prospective information should be evaluated, if
at all, in conjunction with the historical financial statements
and other information regarding the Company contained in the
Companys public filings with the SEC. Stockholders should
be aware that the projections prepared by the Companys
management in June 2010 (the June 2010
projections) and the projections prepared by the
Companys management in October 2010 (the October
2010 projections) were prepared using different
assumptions, and as a result, are not directly comparable to the
projections prepared by the Companys management in January
2011 and subsequently updated in March 2011 (the March
2011 projections). Stockholders should also be aware
that the June 2010 projections were subsequently superseded by
the October 2010 projections, which in turn were superseded by
the March 2011 projections. The March 2011 projections were the
projections that were reviewed by the Companys management
with, and considered by, the Companys board of directors
and special committee in connection with their evaluation and
approval of the merger. In light of the foregoing factors and
the uncertainties inherent in the Companys prospective
information, stockholders are cautioned not to place undue, if
any, reliance on the prospective information included in this
proxy statement.
The prospective information included in this proxy statement
includes adjusted revenue, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. These
measures are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA was presented
because management believes that it is a widely accepted and
useful indicator of the Companys performance and assists
in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of the
Companys business, and adjusted revenue and adjusted
EBITDA were presented to assist in analyzing the Companys
performance without the effects of certain unusual or
nonrecurring items, or, in the case of the October 2010
projections and the March 2011 projections, the impact of
businesses for which the Company contemplated possible
divestiture. These non-GAAP measures are not measurements of the
Companys financial performance under GAAP and should not
be considered as an alternative to revenue or operating income
or any other performance measures derived in accordance with
GAAP. In addition, the Companys measurement of these
non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to that of other
companies.
June
2010 projections
Management of the Company prepared certain projections for the
Company as of June 2010 in order to facilitate an assessment of
a hypothetical going-private transaction involving the Company.
The June 2010 projections were prepared by management using an
assumed Company-wide growth rate that was applied to estimated
revenues for each year of the forecast period after 2011,
without any analysis of the specific contracts in those years or
potential future contracts. The June 2010 projections assume a
transaction closing date of June 30, 2010 and the
amortization of intangible assets is based on the new basis of
accounting that would result from an acquisition of the Company.
The June 2010 projections were provided to the Providence
Entities in June 2010.
The following is a summary of the June 2010 projections,
presenting both a base case and high
case:
June 2010
Base Case
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,800.0
|
|
|
$
|
1,944.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,099.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,267.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,449.0
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
$
|
164.0
|
|
|
$
|
181.0
|
|
|
$
|
197.0
|
|
|
$
|
214.0
|
|
|
$
|
232.0
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
6.7
|
|
|
$
|
18.7
|
|
|
$
|
30.5
|
|
|
$
|
43.1
|
|
|
$
|
56.8
|
|
|
EBITDA margin
|
|
|
9.1
|
%
|
|
|
9.3
|
%
|
|
|
9.4
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%
|
|
|
9.4
|
%
|
|
|
9.5
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%
|
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The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA to
operating income (EBIT) for each of the periods indicated:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
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|
|
|
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2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
$
|
164.0
|
|
|
$
|
181.0
|
|
|
$
|
197.0
|
|
|
$
|
214.0
|
|
|
$
|
232.0
|
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
(18.0
|
)
|
|
|
(19.4
|
)
|
|
|
(21.0
|
)
|
|
|
(22.7
|
)
|
|
|
(24.5
|
)
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
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)
|
|
|
(70.5
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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (EBIT)
|
|
$
|
75.5
|
|
|
$
|
91.1
|
|
|
$
|
105.5
|
|
|
$
|
120.8
|
|
|
$
|
137.0
|
|
June 2010
High Case
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,850.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,058.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,295.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,564.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,872.0
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
$
|
173.0
|
|
|
$
|
194.0
|
|
|
$
|
220.0
|
|
|
$
|
249.0
|
|
|
$
|
281.0
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
11.9
|
|
|
$
|
26.0
|
|
|
$
|
43.5
|
|
|
$
|
63.2
|
|
|
$
|
85.2
|
|
|
EBITDA margin
|
|
|
9.4
|
%
|
|
|
9.4
|
%
|
|
|
9.6
|
%
|
|
|
9.7
|
%
|
|
|
9.8
|
%
|
The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA to
operating income (EBIT) for each of the periods indicated:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
$
|
173.0
|
|
|
$
|
194.0
|
|
|
$
|
220.0
|
|
|
$
|
249.0
|
|
|
$
|
281.0
|
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
(18.5
|
)
|
|
|
(20.6
|
)
|
|
|
(23.0
|
)
|
|
|
(25.6
|
)
|
|
|
(28.7
|
)
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
(70.5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (EBIT)
|
|
$
|
84.0
|
|
|
$
|
102.9
|
|
|
$
|
126.6
|
|
|
$
|
152.9
|
|
|
$
|
181.8
|
|
Each of the June 2010 projections includes the Companys
Era Systems Corporation subsidiary (Era) and
the Companys SRA Global Clinical Development, LLC
subsidiary (GCD) for all periods. In the
fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company made the
determination to divest Era and GCD and recorded additional
impairment charges of $28.6 million and $1.6 million
related to Era and GCD respectively. The Companys
Form 10-Q
for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 reflects these two
subsidiaries as discontinued operations. These divestitures were
not anticipated when the June 2010 projections were prepared.
October
2010 projections
The Companys management prepared revised projections as of
October 2010, which were an update of the June 2010 projections.
The October 2010 projections assume a transaction closing date
of January 1, 2011 and the amortization of intangible
assets is based on the new basis of accounting that would result
from an acquisition of the Company. The October 2010 projections
superseded the June 2010 projections and were provided to the
Providence Entities in October 2010.
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The following is a summary of the October 2010 projections,
presenting both a base case and high
case:
October
2010 Base Case
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted revenue
|
|
$
|
1,850.7
|
|
|
$
|
1,998.8
|
|
|
$
|
2,158.7
|
|
|
$
|
2,331.4
|
|
|
$
|
2,517.9
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
$
|
190.7
|
|
|
$
|
211.0
|
|
|
$
|
229.0
|
|
|
$
|
248.7
|
|
|
$
|
267.8
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
52.1
|
|
|
$
|
35.0
|
|
|
$
|
47.9
|
|
|
$
|
61.4
|
|
|
$
|
75.5
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
|
|
10.3
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
|
|
10.7
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted
revenue to revenue and adjusted EBITDA to operating income
(EBIT) for each of the periods indicated:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted revenue
|
|
$
|
1,850.7
|
|
|
$
|
1,998.8
|
|
|
$
|
2,158.7
|
|
|
$
|
2,331.4
|
|
|
$
|
2,517.9
|
|
|
Platinum revenue
|
|
|
(66.9
|
)
|
|
|
(72.2
|
)
|
|
|
(78.0
|
)
|
|
|
(84.3
|
)
|
|
|
(91.0
|
)
|
|
GCD revenue
|
|
|
26.2
|
|
|
|
28.3
|
|
|
|
30.6
|
|
|
|
33.0
|
|
|
|
35.7
|
|
|
Era revenue
|
|
|
27.1
|
|
|
|
29.3
|
|
|
|
31.6
|
|
|
|
34.1
|
|
|
|
36.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,837.2
|
|
|
$
|
1,984.1
|
|
|
$
|
2,142.9
|
|
|
$
|
2,314.3
|
|
|
$
|
2,499.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
$
|
190.7
|
|
|
$
|
211.0
|
|
|
$
|
229.0
|
|
|
$
|
248.7
|
|
|
$
|
267.8
|
|
|
Platinum EBITDA
|
|
|
(9.0
|
)
|
|
|
(9.8
|
)
|
|
|
(11.1
|
)
|
|
|
(12.6
|
)
|
|
|
(11.8
|
)
|
|
GCD EBITDA
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
|
|
2.5
|
|
|
|
2.7
|
|
|
|
2.9
|
|
|
|
3.1
|
|
|
Era EBITDA
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
Estimated public company costs and initiative cost reductions
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
Acquisition-related third party costs
|
|
|
(16.0
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
(16.7
|
)
|
|
|
(20.0
|
)
|
|
|
(21.6
|
)
|
|
|
(23.1
|
)
|
|
|
(24.8
|
)
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(36.0
|
)
|
|
|
(62.5
|
)
|
|
|
(62.5
|
)
|
|
|
(62.5
|
)
|
|
|
(62.5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (EBIT)
|
|
$
|
96.0
|
|
|
$
|
102.0
|
|
|
$
|
117.3
|
|
|
$
|
134.3
|
|
|
$
|
152.6
|
|
October
2010 High Case
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted revenue
|
|
$
|
1,850.7
|
|
|
$
|
2,035.8
|
|
|
$
|
2,239.4
|
|
|
$
|
2,463.3
|
|
|
$
|
2,709.6
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
$
|
190.7
|
|
|
$
|
214.3
|
|
|
$
|
236.4
|
|
|
$
|
261.0
|
|
|
$
|
286.7
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
49.2
|
|
|
$
|
30.9
|
|
|
$
|
45.9
|
|
|
$
|
62.2
|
|
|
$
|
80.2
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
|
|
10.3
|
%
|
|
|
10.5
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
|
|
10.6
|
%
|
53
The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted
revenue to revenue and adjusted EBITDA to operating income
(EBIT) for each of the periods indicated:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted revenue
|
|
$
|
1,850.7
|
|
|
$
|
2,035.8
|
|
|
$
|
2,239.4
|
|
|
$
|
2,463.3
|
|
|
$
|
2,709.6
|
|
|
Platinum revenue
|
|
|
(66.9
|
)
|
|
|
(73.6
|
)
|
|
|
(80.9
|
)
|
|
|
(89.0
|
)
|
|
|
(97.9
|
)
|
|
GCD revenue
|
|
|
26.2
|
|
|
|
28.8
|
|
|
|
31.7
|
|
|
|
34.9
|
|
|
|
38.4
|
|
|
Era revenue
|
|
|
27.1
|
|
|
|
29.8
|
|
|
|
32.8
|
|
|
|
36.1
|
|
|
|
39.7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,837.2
|
|
|
$
|
2,020.9
|
|
|
$
|
2,223.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,445.2
|
|
|
$
|
2,689.8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
|
190.7
|
|
|
|
214.3
|
|
|
|
236.4
|
|
|
|
261.0
|
|
|
|
286.7
|
|
|
Platinum EBITDA
|
|
|
(9.0
|
)
|
|
|
(9.8
|
)
|
|
|
(11.1
|
)
|
|
|
(12.6
|
)
|
|
|
(12.7
|
)
|
|
GCD EBITDA
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
|
|
2.5
|
|
|
|
2.8
|
|
|
|
3.0
|
|
|
|
3.3
|
|
|
Era EBITDA
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
|
(14.6
|
)
|
|
Estimated public company costs and initiative cost reductions
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
|
(4.5
|
)
|
|
Acquisition-related third party costs
|
|
|
(16.0
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
(16.7
|
)
|
|
|
(20.4
|
)
|
|
|
(22.4
|
)
|
|
|
(24.4
|
)
|
|
|
(26.7
|
)
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(40.9
|
)
|
|
|
(72.3
|
)
|
|
|
(72.3
|
)
|
|
|
(72.3
|
)
|
|
|
(72.3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (EBIT)
|
|
$
|
91.1
|
|
|
$
|
95.2
|
|
|
$
|
114.3
|
|
|
$
|
135.6
|
|
|
$
|
159.2
|
|
Each of the October 2010 projections does not include any
potential revenue and EBITDA for Era and GCD and includes
projected revenue and EBITDA for Platinum Solutions, Inc.
(Platinum), which was acquired by the Company
during the fiscal year 2011. In the fiscal quarter ended
March 31, 2011, the Company made the determination to
divest Era and GCD and recorded additional impairment charges of
$28.6 million and $1.6 million related to Era and GCD
respectively. The Companys
Form 10-Q
for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 reflects these two
subsidiaries as discontinued operations.
March
2011 projections
The Companys management prepared financial forecasts as of
January 14, 2011, with the forecast for fiscal year 2011
subsequently updated as of March 16, 2011, which superseded
the October 2010 projections. The March 2011 projections were
based on managements review of contracts representing
approximately 80% of the Companys revenue and 85% of the
Companys backlog as of September 30, 2010, and the
anticipated future revenues from such contracts, as well as its
analysis of the Companys new business pipeline and the
anticipated future revenues from an estimated number of future
contracts. The 2011 fiscal year column of this forecast was
updated in March 2011 as part of the Companys ordinary
course practice of regularly updating its current year estimates
for budgeting and planning purposes to reflect managements
most
up-to-date
expectations for the Company.
The following is a summary of the March 2011 projections:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted revenue
|
|
$
|
1,738.6
|
|
|
$
|
1,945.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,171.9
|
|
|
$
|
2,404.4
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
$
|
176.5
|
|
|
$
|
201.8
|
|
|
$
|
226.1
|
|
|
$
|
252.3
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA margin
|
|
|
10.2
|
%
|
|
|
10.4
|
%
|
|
|
10.4
|
%
|
|
|
10.5
|
%
|
These financial metrics have been adjusted by the Companys
management to include the pre-acquisition results of Sentech,
Inc. and Platinum, both of which were acquired during fiscal
year 2011, and the full year impact of recent cost reductions,
and to exclude estimated public company costs and
acquisition-related third
54
party costs. The adjusted revenue and adjusted EBITDA
projections in the March 2011 projections did not include any
potential revenue or EBITDA of the Companys Airport
Operations Solutions business, which was divested during fiscal
year 2011, Era, which management has decided to divest, and GCD,
which management has decided to divest. The financial metrics
include forecasted stock compensation expense of approximately
$10.3 million, $11.2 million, $12.6 million and
$14.0 million in fiscal years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014,
respectively.
The Company provided the March 2011 projections to prospective
bidders (including the Providence Entities) because the Company
believed they could be useful in evaluating, on a prospective
basis, the Companys potential operating performance and
cash flow. Accordingly, the March 2011 projections were prepared
by the Companys management as if SRA were a privately held
company and do not include SRAs public company costs. In
order to evaluate SRA as a standalone public company, SRAs
public company costs were included in the March 2011 projections
of SRA provided to, and approved for the use of, the special
committees financial advisor in connection with its
financial analysis of the per share merger consideration. The
financial forecasts SRA provided to prospective bidders
reflected adjustments to adjusted EBITDA of $2.0 million,
$2.1 million, $2.4 million and $2.7 million for
fiscal years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively, for these
public company costs. The financial forecasts used by the
special committees financial advisor also included
$0.8 million of assumed additional revenue for fiscal year
2011 to reflect the expected impact of public company costs on
the Companys cost reimbursement contracts.
The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted
revenue to revenue and adjusted EBITDA to operating income
(EBIT) for each of the periods indicated. Amortization of
intangible assets reflected below represents the amortization
for the Companys existing intangible assets that was
disclosed to the prospective bidders.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted revenue
|
|
$
|
1,738.6
|
|
|
$
|
1,945.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,171.9
|
|
|
$
|
2,404.4
|
|
|
Platinum revenue for pre-acquisition period
|
|
|
(19.5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sentech revenue for pre-acquisition period
|
|
|
(1.3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue impact of estimated public company costs
|
|
|
0.9
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue impact of recent cost reduction adjustment
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
1,720.7
|
|
|
$
|
1,945.0
|
|
|
$
|
2,171.9
|
|
|
$
|
2,404.4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
|
176.5
|
|
|
|
201.8
|
|
|
|
226.1
|
|
|
|
252.3
|
|
|
Platinum EBITDA for pre-acquisition period
|
|
|
(3.5
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sentech revenue for pre-acquisition period
|
|
|
(0.2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated public company costs and initiative cost reductions
|
|
|
(6.2
|
)
|
|
|
(2.1
|
)
|
|
|
(2.4
|
)
|
|
|
(2.7
|
)
|
|
Acquisition-related third party costs
|
|
|
(1.3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of fixed assets
|
|
|
(15.2
|
)
|
|
|
(16.6
|
)
|
|
|
(18.6
|
)
|
|
|
(20.6
|
)
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
(8.6
|
)
|
|
|
(6.6
|
)
|
|
|
(5.5
|
)
|
|
|
(5.3
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (EBIT)
|
|
|
141.6
|
|
|
|
176.4
|
|
|
|
199.6
|
|
|
|
223.7
|
|
55
Financing
of the Merger
The Company and Parent estimate that the total amount of funds
required to complete the merger and related transactions and pay
related fees and expenses will be approximately
$1,998.9 million. Parent expects this amount to be provided
through a combination of the proceeds of:
|
|
|
| |
|
cash equity investments by the Providence Funds (or by such
investment funds together with their co-investors and
assignees), which are described elsewhere in this section under
the subheading Equity Financing;
|
| |
| |
|
the contribution of shares of SRA common stock to Holdco
immediately prior to the merger by the Volgenau Rollover Trust,
which is described elsewhere in this section under the
subheading Rollover Financing;
|
| |
| |
|
debt financing, which is described elsewhere in this section
under the subheading Debt Financing; and
|
| |
| |
|
cash of the Company.
|
Equity
Financing
On March 31, 2011, the Providence Funds entered into an
equity commitment letter (the equity commitment
letter) with Parent pursuant to which the Providence
Funds committed to contribute to Parent (indirectly through
Holdco), at or prior to the consummation of the merger,
$390.7 million and $134.4 million, respectively, in
cash, in exchange for which the Providence Funds will receive
certain securities of Holdco. The equity commitment of the
Providence Funds is subject to the following conditions:
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satisfaction or waiver by Parent of the conditions precedent to
Parents and Merger Subs obligations to complete the
merger;
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the substantially simultaneous closing of the financing under
the debt commitment letter described below or on the terms and
conditions of any alternative debt financing that Parent and
Merger Sub are required to procure under the merger agreement;
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the substantially simultaneous contribution to Holdco by the
Volgenau Rollover Trust of shares of SRA common stock pursuant
to the equity rollover letter described below; and
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the substantially concurrent consummation of the merger in
accordance with the terms of the merger agreement.
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The obligation of the Providence Funds to fund the equity
commitment shall automatically and immediately terminate upon
the earliest to occur of (a) the effective time, at which
time the obligation to fund the equity commitment shall be
discharged, (b) the valid termination of the merger
agreement in accordance with its terms, (c) the Company or
any of its affiliates, security holders or agents asserting or
filing, directly or indirectly, (i) any claim under or
action with respect to the Limited Guarantee (defined below)
against any Guarantor or any Guarantor Affiliate (as defined
below) or (ii) any other claim under or action against any
Guarantor or Guarantor Affiliate in connection with the equity
commitment letter, the Limited Guarantee, the merger agreement,
the debt commitment letter or any transaction contemplated by
such agreements or otherwise relating to such agreements, other
than certain specified claims or (d) the occurrence of any
event which, by the terms of the Limited Guarantee, is an event
which terminates any Guarantors obligations or liabilities
under the Limited Guarantee.
The Company is an express third-party beneficiary of the equity
commitment letter and has the right to seek specific performance
under the circumstances in which the Company would be permitted
by the merger agreement to obtain specific performance requiring
Parent to enforce the equity commitment.
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Rollover
Financing
On March 31, 2011, the Volgenau Rollover Trust, a trust
controlled by Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of the Board,
founder and controlling stockholder, entered into a letter
agreement with Holdco (the equity rollover
letter) pursuant to which the Volgenau Rollover Trust
committed to contribute, immediately prior to the consummation
of the merger, an aggregate amount of 4,800,000 shares of
our Class B common stock to Holdco (the equivalent of a
$150 million investment based upon the per share merger
consideration of $31.25) in exchange for (i) certain equity
securities of Holdco with an aggregate value of
$120 million and (ii) a promissory note issued by
Holdco in favor of Dr. Volgenau in an original principal
amount of $30 million, repayable solely from the proceeds
(if any) of certain contemplated subsidiary divestitures by the
Company. Pursuant to the terms of the form of promissory note
agreed upon between Holdco and Dr. Volgenau and attached as
an exhibit to the equity rollover letter, Dr. Volgenau
would have the right, following any repayment of the promissory
note, to purchase equity interests in Holdco from the Providence
Funds in an aggregate amount of up to $30.0 million at a
price per share equal to the per share merger consideration. In
the event that the subsidiary divestitures are consummated prior
to the consummation of the merger and result in aggregate cash
proceeds of $30.0 million or greater, Dr. Volgenau
may, at his option, elect to receive equity interests in Holdco
having an aggregate value of $30.0 million in lieu of the
note. In the event that one but not both of the subsidiary
divestitures is consummated prior to the completion of the
merger, for proceeds of less than $30 million, then Dr. Volgenau
and Holdco shall work together in good faith to make adjustments
to the agreement in order to reflect such transaction. The
shares contributed to Holdco will be cancelled in connection
with the merger and will not be entitled to receive any merger
consideration upon completion of the merger. The obligations to
contribute the shares pursuant to the equity rollover letter are
subject to the following conditions:
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satisfaction or waiver by Parent of the conditions precedent to
Parents and Merger Subs obligations to effect the
closing;
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the substantially simultaneous closing of the financing under
the debt commitment letter described below or on the terms and
conditions of any alternative debt financing that Parent and
Merger Sub are required to procure under the merger agreement;
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the substantially simultaneous closing of the contribution
contemplated by the equity commitment letter described
above; and
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the substantially concurrent consummation of the merger in
accordance with the terms of the merger agreement.
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The Company is an express third-party beneficiary of the equity
rollover letter and has the right to seek specific performance
of the commitment of the Volgenau Rollover Trust under the
equity rollover letter under the circumstances in which the
Company would be permitted by the merger agreement to obtain
specific performance requiring Parent to enforce such commitment.
Debt
Financing
In connection with the entry into the merger agreement, Merger
Sub received a debt commitment letter, dated March 31,
2011, as amended and restated on April 13, 2011 and
April 29, 2011 (the debt commitment
letter), from affiliates of Citigroup Global Markets,
Inc., Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse AG and
Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC (collectively, the
Debt Commitment Parties). The debt commitment
letter provides an aggregate of $1,390 million in debt
financing to Merger Sub, consisting of a $875 million
senior secured term loan facility, a $415 million senior
unsecured bridge facility and a $100 million senior secured
revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility may be
drawn at the closing only (x) to the extent necessary, to
fund original issue discount or upfront fees in connection with
the debt financing and (y) for any other purpose, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed the lesser of
(A) $25 million and (B) an amount such that the
total leverage ratio of the borrower and its restricted
subsidiaries after giving effect to the merger does not exceed
7.0:1.0.
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The Debt Commitment Parties may invite other banks, financial
institutions and institutional lenders to participate in the
debt financing described in the debt commitment letter and to
undertake a portion of the commitments to provide such debt
financing.
Senior Secured Facilities. Interest under the
senior secured term loan facility will be payable, at the option
of Merger Sub, either at a base rate (based on the higher of the
prime rate, 0.50% in excess of the overnight federal funds rate
and the one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus 1.00% per annum) plus
2.25% or a LIBOR-based rate (subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus
3.25% and will be payable at the end of each interest period set
forth in the credit agreement (but at least every three months).
Interest under the senior secured revolving facility will be
payable, at the option of Merger Sub, either at a base rate
(based on the higher of the prime rate, 0.50% in excess of the
overnight federal funds rate and the one-month adjusted LIBOR
rate plus 1.00% per annum) plus 2.25% or a LIBOR-based rate plus
3.25% (subject to a step down to be agreed based on meeting a
net senior secured leverage ratio to be provided for in the
credit agreement) and will be payable at the end of each
interest period set forth in the credit agreement (but at least
every three months). The senior secured term loan facility will
mature seven years from the effective date of the merger, and
the senior secured revolving facility will mature five years
from the effective date of the merger.
The borrower under the senior secured facilities will be Merger
Sub, and upon consummation of the merger, the rights and
obligations under the senior secured facilities will be assumed
by the Company. The senior secured facilities will be
guaranteed, subject to certain agreed upon exceptions, on a
joint and several basis by the direct parent of the Company and
each direct and indirect U.S. subsidiary of the Company.
The senior secured facilities will be secured, subject to
certain agreed upon exceptions, by substantially all the assets
of the direct parent of the Company, Merger Sub (and, after the
merger, the Company) and each subsidiary guarantor.
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility. The debt
commitment letter contemplates that either (i) Merger Sub
will issue senior unsecured fixed rate high yield notes in a
Rule 144A or other private placement on or prior to the
closing date yielding at least $415 million in gross
proceeds, or (ii) to the extent Merger Sub does not so
issue senior unsecured notes on or prior to the closing date,
Merger Sub will borrow up to $415 million (less the gross
proceeds of any offering of senior unsecured notes) under the
senior unsecured bridge facility.
The borrower under the senior unsecured bridge facility will be
Merger Sub, and upon consummation of the merger, the rights and
obligations under the senior unsecured bridge facility will be
assumed by the Company. Interest under the senior unsecured
bridge facility will initially equal the three-month LIBOR-based
rate (subject to a 1.25% floor) plus 7.25% increasing to a
specified cap. The senior unsecured bridge facility will be
guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the direct parent of
the Company and each direct and indirect U.S. restricted
subsidiary of the Company to the extent that such subsidiary
guarantees all or a portion of the indebtedness of the Company
under the senior secured facilities or other capital markets
indebtedness.
If the senior unsecured bridge facility is not paid in full on
or before the first anniversary of the effective date of the
merger, then loans made under the senior unsecured bridge
facility will be converted into senior unsecured term loans
maturing eight years after the effective date of the merger.
After such a conversion, the holders of outstanding senior
unsecured term loans may choose to exchange their loans for
senior exchange notes that mature eight years after the
effective date of the merger.
Conditions
The facilities contemplated by the debt commitment letter are
subject to closing conditions, including, without limitation:
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the execution and delivery by the borrower and guarantors of
definitive documentation, consistent with the debt commitment
letter;
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delivery of customary closing documents (including, among other
things, a solvency certificate, customary officers and
good standing certificates, legal opinions, resolutions, lien
searches requested at least 15 days prior to the closing
date, pay-off letters and other documents as the applicable lead
arrangers shall reasonably request), documentation and other
information about the borrower and
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guarantors required under applicable know your
customer and anti-money laundering rules and regulations
(including the PATRIOT Act), and the taking of certain actions
necessary to establish and perfect a security interest in
specified items of collateral;
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the accuracy in all material respects of certain representations
and warranties in the merger agreement and specified
representations and warranties in the loan documents;
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the consummation of the equity contribution contemplated by the
equity commitment letter;
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the consummation of the merger substantially concurrently with
or prior to the initial funding pursuant to the debt facilities
substantially pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement,
without giving effect to any amendment, consent, waiver or other
modification of the merger agreement that is materially adverse
to the interests of the lenders or the lead arrangers that is
not approved by the lead arrangers for the debt financing;
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immediately following the transactions, the Company and its
subsidiaries having no outstanding preferred equity or
indebtedness for borrowed money, in each case held by third
parties, other than the indebtedness incurred in connection with
the merger, indebtedness permitted to be incurred or outstanding
under the merger agreement and certain other indebtedness that
the initial lenders have agreed to permit to remain outstanding;
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the absence of a Company Material Adverse Effect since the date
of the merger agreement (as defined in THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Representations and Warranties);
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delivery of certain audited, unaudited and pro forma financial
statements;
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as a condition to the availability of the bridge facility, the
expiration of a marketing period of 20 consecutive calendar days
(subject to certain blackout dates) following receipt of an
offering memorandum or private placement memorandum in customary
form for an offering memorandum or private placement memorandum
used in 144A offerings of high-yield debt securities; and
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payment of all applicable fees and expenses.
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The final termination date for the debt commitment letter is the
earliest of (a) October 14, 2011, (b) the
termination of the merger agreement and (c) the
consummation of the merger with or without the funding of the
debt financing.
Although the debt financing described in this proxy statement is
not subject to due diligence or a market out
provision, which would have allowed lenders not to fund their
commitments if certain conditions in the financial markets
prevail, there is still a risk that the debt financing may not
be funded when required. As of the date of this proxy statement,
no alternative financing arrangements or alternative financing
plans have been made in the event the debt financing described
in this proxy statement is not available as anticipated. Except
as described herein, there is no plan or arrangement regarding
the refinancing or repayment of the debt financing.
Limited
Guarantee
Pursuant to the Limited Guarantee delivered by the Providence
Funds (the Guarantors) in favor of the
Company, dated March 31, 2011 (the Limited
Guarantee), the Guarantors have agreed to guarantee,
up to a maximum aggregate amount of $113.2 million, their
respective percentages (determined based upon the relative size
of their equity commitments to Parent) of the obligations of
Parent under the merger agreement to pay, under certain
circumstances, a $112.9 million termination fee and to
reimburse certain expenses. The Limited Guarantee will terminate
on the earliest of (i) the effective time of the merger,
(ii) the termination of the merger agreement under
circumstances in which Parent would not be obligated to pay the
termination fee and (iii) the 120th day after a
termination of the merger agreement in accordance with its
terms, unless, prior to the 120th day after such a
termination, the Company shall have commenced a suit, action or
other proceeding against Parent, Merger Sub or the Guarantors
alleging that fees or reimbursements are owed, in which case the
Limited Guarantee will terminate when Parent, Merger Sub or the
Guarantors have satisfied
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any obligations finally determined or agreed to be owed by them
under the Limited Guarantee. However, if the Company or any of
its affiliates asserts a claim other than as permitted under the
Limited Guarantee, including certain specified claims and claims
in jurisdictions other than Delaware, the Limited Guarantee will
immediately terminate and become null and void by its terms, and
the Guarantors will no longer have any liability under the
Limited Guarantee, the merger agreement or any related documents.
Interests
of the Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger
In considering the recommendation of the Board with respect to
the merger agreement, you should be aware that certain of the
Companys directors and executive officers have interests
in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, the
interests of our stockholders generally, as more fully described
below. The Board and the special committee were aware of these
interests and considered them, among other matters, in reaching
the decision to approve the merger agreement and recommend that
the Companys stockholders vote in favor of adopting the
merger agreement. See SPECIAL FACTORS
Background of the Merger and SPECIAL
FACTORS Recommendation of our Board of
Directors and Special Committee; Reasons for Recommending the
Adoption of the Merger Agreement; Fairness of the
Merger for a further discussion of these matters.
Special
Committee Compensation
In consideration of the time and effort required of the members
of the special committee in performing its duties, including
negotiating the terms and conditions of the merger agreement,
the Board determined that each member of the special committee
shall receive a one-time fee of $75,000. Such fees are payable
whether or not the merger is completed. No other meeting fees or
other compensation (other than reimbursement for
out-of-pocket
expenses in connection with attending special committee
meetings) will be paid to the members of the special committee
in connection with their service on the special committee. In
addition, in recognition of the considerable additional time
commitment and efforts of the chairman of the special committee,
the Board determined that on behalf of the Company it would make
charitable contributions in the aggregate amount of $150,000 to
two charitable organizations known to be supported by the
chairman of the special committee.
Treatment
of Outstanding Stock Options
As described in THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Treatment of Common Stock, Stock Options, Restricted Stock
Awards and Other Equity Awards, the merger agreement
provides that, as of the effective time, each stock option to
purchase shares of our Class A common stock that is
outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the effective
time (whether vested or unvested) will become fully vested and
converted into the right to receive, immediately after the
effective time (without interest), a cash payment in an amount
equal to the product of (x) the total number of the shares
of our Class A common stock then issuable upon exercise of
such stock option, and (y) the excess, if any, of
(A) the $31.25 per share merger consideration over
(B) the exercise price per share subject to the stock
option, less any applicable withholding taxes.
The following table sets forth, for each of our directors and
executive officers holding stock options as of June 13,
2011: (a) the aggregate number of shares of SRA common
stock subject to vested stock options; (b) the value of
such vested stock options on a pre-tax basis, calculated by
multiplying (i) the excess, if any, of the $31.25 per share
merger consideration over the respective per share exercise
prices of those stock options by (ii) the number of shares
of SRA common stock subject to those stock options; (c) the
aggregate number of unvested stock options that will vest as of
the effective time of the merger, assuming the director or
executive officer remains employed by the Company at that date;
(d) the value of those unvested stock options on a pre-tax
basis, calculated by multiplying (i) the excess, if any, of
the $31.25 per share merger consideration over the respective
per share exercise prices of those stock options by
(ii) the number of shares of SRA common stock subject to
those stock options; (e) the aggregate number of shares of
SRA common stock subject to vested stock options and unvested
stock options for such individual as of the effective time of
the merger, assuming the director or executive officer remains
employed by the Company at that date; and (f) the aggregate
amount of consideration that is expected to be payable in
respect of all such stock options in connection with the merger.
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The table below does not include shares of SRA common stock
subject to outstanding vested and unvested stock options that do
not have a corresponding value for purposes of the
disclosure in this proxy statement due to the per share exercise
price of such stock options exceeding the $31.25 per share
merger consideration.
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Unvested Stock Options
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That Will Vest as a Result
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Vested Stock Options
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of the Merger
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Total Stock Options
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Shares
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Value
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Executive Officers
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Ernst Volgenau
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Stanton D. Sloane
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215,525
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$
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1,211,359
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84,014
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$
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902,399
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299,539
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$
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2,113,758
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Timothy J. Atkin
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34,367
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410,027
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59,755
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736,226
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94,122
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1,146,253
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Richard J. Nadeau
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28,050
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375,309
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61,214
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746,414
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89,264
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1,121,723
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Joseph P. Burke
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76,519
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1,205,613
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42,434
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467,749
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118,953
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1,673,362
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Jeffrey J. Rydant
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6,387
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71,343
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57,687
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637,814
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64,074
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709,157
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Non-Employee Directors
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John W. Barter
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46,890
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625,974
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10,650
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110,745
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57,540
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736,719
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Larry R. Ellis
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8,084
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30,247
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8,556
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95,695
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16,640
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125,942
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Miles R. Gilburne
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44,190
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472,582
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10,650
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110,745
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54,840
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583,328
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W. Robert Grafton
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2,135
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19,557
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6,405
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58,670
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8,540
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78,226
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William T. Keevan
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6,540
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38,913
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2,180
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12,971
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8,720
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51,884
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Michael R. Klein
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65,710
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1,368,684
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10,650
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110,745
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76,360
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1,479,429
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Gail R. Wilensky
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774
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8,646
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8,556
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95,695
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9,330
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104,341
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All executive officers and directors holding stock
options, as a group
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535,171
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$
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5,838,253
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362,751
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4,085,870
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897,922
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$
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9,924,122
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Treatment
of Restricted Stock
As described in THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Treatment of Common Stock, Stock Options, Restricted Stock
Awards and Other Equity Awards, as of the effective
time, each award of restricted stock that is outstanding and
unvested immediately prior to the effective time will become
fully vested and converted into the right to receive,
immediately after the effective time (without interest), a cash
payment in an amount equal to the product of (x) the total
number of shares of unvested restricted stock and (y) the
$31.25 per share merger consideration, less any applicable
withholding taxes.
The following table identifies, for each of our directors and
executive officers holding restricted stock, the aggregate
number of shares of restricted stock as of June 13, 2011,
and the pre-tax value of such shares of
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restricted stock that will become fully vested in connection
with the merger as calculated by multiplying the $31.25 per
share merger consideration by the number of shares of restricted
stock.
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Aggregate Number of
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Shares of
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Restricted Stock(1)
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Restricted Stock
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Executive Officers
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Ernst Volgenau
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Stanton D. Sloane
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10,000
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$
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312,500
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Timothy J. Atkin
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21,934
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685,438
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Richard J. Nadeau
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11,641
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363,781
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Joseph P. Burke
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16,502
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515,688
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Jeffrey J. Rydant
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19,017
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594,281
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Non-Employee Directors
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John W. Barter
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3,275
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102,344
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Larry R. Ellis
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2,496
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78,000
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Miles R. Gilburne
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3,275
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102,344
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W. Robert Grafton
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2,550
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79,688
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William T. Keevan
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740
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23,125
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Michael R. Klein
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3,275
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102,344
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Gail R. Wilensky
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2,496
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78,000
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All executive officers and directors holding restricted
stock, as a group
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97,201
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$
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3,037,531
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In the event that the merger is not consummated prior to
July 1, 2011, the Company may grant additional restricted
stock awards during its fiscal year 2012 under the terms of the
merger agreement. |
For information on the shares of our common stock beneficially
owned by our executive officers and directors, see
COMMON STOCK OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT.
Transaction
Bonuses
Pursuant to the terms of the Companys Transaction Bonus
Policy, on or immediately prior to the completion of the merger,
certain employees will receive cash awards, including
Dr. Stanton D. Sloane, who will receive an award of
$500,000, Timothy J. Atkin, who will receive an award of
$100,000, Richard J. Nadeau, who will receive an award
of $500,000, and Jeffrey J. Rydant, who will receive an award of
$200,000.
Severance
Arrangements
Pursuant to the employment agreement we have entered into with
Dr. Sloane and the amended employment agreement we have
entered into with Mr. Nadeau, they are entitled to
specified benefits in the event of termination of or change in
employment under specified circumstances, including termination
following a change in control of our company. Pursuant to the
senior executive retention agreements we have entered into with
Messrs. Atkin, Rydant and Burke, these executive officers
are entitled to specified benefits in the event of termination
of employment under specified circumstances, including
termination following a change of control of our company. The
change in control benefits have been structured as double
trigger benefits.
It is expected that, immediately following the merger, the
executive officers of the Company immediately prior to the
merger will continue to serve in their respective positions and
pursuant to their respective employment agreements as the
executive officers of the surviving corporation. The executives
will receive the following severance benefits only if their
employment with us is terminated. Certain of the agreements do
provide for special accelerated vesting of certain outstanding
equity awards which would not be applicable in connection with a
termination of employment in connection with the merger since
all outstanding equity
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awards will become vested and cancelled in exchange for payment
of the per share merger consideration in connection with the
closing of the merger as described above.
Dr. Stanton D. Sloane. Pursuant to the
employment agreement between us and Dr. Stanton D. Sloane,
dated as of May 28, 2010, either we or Dr. Sloane may
terminate Dr. Sloanes employment for any reason at
any time, by providing the other party with the requisite notice.
In the event of Dr. Sloanes termination of employment
by us without cause (as defined in the employment
agreement) or by Dr. Sloane for good reason (as
defined in the employment agreement) Dr. Sloane is entitled
to: (i) all wages earned prior to the termination of
employment; (ii) all accrued but unused personal leave;
(iii) up to 18 months of Company-paid health, dental,
and vision coverage under COBRA, on an after tax basis;
(iv) a distribution of all deferred compensation in
accordance with the terms of the relevant deferred compensation
plan; (v) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to
Dr. Sloanes annual base salary and target annual
bonus; (vi) a prorated annual bonus for the year of
termination at our sole discretion, based on the Boards
determination of projected performance; and (vii) immediate
vesting of all unvested nonqualified stock options and
restricted stock shares. The monthly Company-paid COBRA benefits
will be discontinued in the event Dr. Sloane becomes
covered under the benefit plans and programs of any subsequent
employer. Post-termination payment of cash severance amounts,
cash bonus amounts, continuation of Dr. Sloanes
employee benefits, and immediate vesting of all unvested
nonqualified stock options and restricted stock shares are
contingent upon his execution of an agreement releasing SRA from
any and all liability relating to his employment, and his
compliance with the confidentiality, non-competition and
non-solicitation covenants set forth or incorporated in his
employment agreement.
In the event that Dr. Sloanes employment is
terminated by us for cause or by Dr. Sloane without
good reason, by death, or disability,
Dr. Sloane is entitled to: (i) all wages earned prior
to the termination of employment; (ii) all accrued but
unused personal leave; and (iii) a distribution of all
deferred compensation in accordance with the terms of the
relevant deferred compensation plan. In addition to the above
benefits, in the event of termination due to death or
disability, all of Dr. Sloanes nonqualified stock
options and restricted stock shares will vest as of the date of
termination. In addition, Dr. Sloane may elect to continue
his health coverage under COBRA at his cost.
Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement,
cause generally means: (i) a breach of the
terms of the employment agreement; (ii) any allegation
reasonably determined by the Company to be credible of any act
of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of assets, or
dishonesty; (iii) disloyalty to the Company by knowingly
and intentionally aiding a competitor resulting in material harm
to the Company; (iv) a knowing violation of any state or
federal law that directly relates to the business affairs of the
Company; (v) gross negligence in performing duties,
conviction of a crime or misdemeanor, any action that harms our
reputation or relationship with customers, stockholders or
employees; or (vi) the failure to maintain the necessary
governmental clearances. Good reason generally
means: (i) a material diminution in the executives
duties or responsibilities or (ii) a material change in his
principal place of employment such that his commuting distance
has increased by more than fifty miles.
The employment agreement provides that upon a change in control,
if Dr. Sloane is not offered the position of President and
CEO of the resulting or purchasing entity, or the resulting or
purchasing entitys ultimate parent company, then all of
Dr. Sloanes nonqualified stock options and shares of
restricted stock will vest as of the effective date of the
change in control.
Dr. Sloanes employment agreement contains customary
restrictive covenants, including perpetual confidentiality
obligations, a one year non-competition obligation and a two
year non-solicitation obligation
Richard J. Nadeau. Pursuant to the employment
agreement between us and Richard J. Nadeau, dated as of
May 13, 2009, as amended, Mr. Nadeaus employment
is at will.
In the event of Mr. Nadeaus termination of employment
by us without cause (as defined in the employment
agreement) or by Mr. Nadeau for good reason (as
defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Nadeau is
entitled to: (i) all wages earned prior to the termination
of employment; (ii) all accrued but unused personal leave;
(iii) up to 12 months of Company-paid health, dental,
and vision coverage under
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COBRA; (iv) a distribution of all deferred compensation in
accordance with the terms of the relevant deferred compensation
plan; (v) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to
Mr. Nadeaus annual base salary; and (vi) any
unpaid annual cash bonuses for the Companys previous two
completed fiscal years. As a condition to entitlement to all of
the severance payments, Mr. Nadeau is required to execute
and deliver a release to us.
In the event that Mr. Nadeaus employment is
terminated by us for cause or by Mr. Nadeau without
good reason, by death, or by disability,
Mr. Nadeau is entitled to: (i) all wages earned prior
to the termination of employment; (ii) all accrued but
unused personal leave; and (iii) a distribution of all
deferred compensation in accordance with the terms of the
relevant deferred compensation plan.
Under the terms of his agreement, cause generally
means: (i) a breach of the terms of the employment
agreement; (ii) any allegation reasonably determined by the
Company to be credible of any act of fraud, disloyalty,
negligence in performing duties, a crime or misdemeanor, any
action that harms our reputation or relationship with customers,
stockholders or employees; or (iii) the failure to maintain
the necessary governmental clearances. Good reason
generally means: (i) a material diminution in the
executives duties or responsibilities or (ii) a
material change in Mr. Nadeaus principal place of
employment such that his commuting distance has increased by
more than fifty miles.
The employment agreement provides that upon a change in control,
if Mr. Nadeau is offered the position having substantially
all of the material responsibilities of either the CFO of an
entity, or division, of annual revenue size equal or greater
than that of the company immediately prior to the change in
control; or, as a managerial lead for an operating sector, of
annual revenue size roughly comparable to or greater than that
of the company immediately prior to the change in control, then
eighty percent (80%) of Mr. Nadeaus unvested
nonqualified stock options and shares of restricted stock shall
vest as of the date of the change in control. The remaining
twenty percent (20%) of such unvested nonqualified stock options
and shares of restricted stock shall vest in full on the one
year anniversary of the change in control, provided that
Mr. Nadeau remains employed by us or our successor. If such
conditions are not satisfied, then all of Mr. Nadeaus
nonqualified stock options and shares of restricted stock will
vest in full as of the date of the change in control.
On March 23, 2011, the Company entered into Amendment
No. 1 to the employment agreement (the
amendment) with Mr. Nadeau. Pursuant to
the terms of the amendment, if Mr. Nadeaus employment
with us is terminated by us without cause or by
Mr. Nadeau for CIC good reason at any time
within two years after a change of control, then Mr. Nadeau
is entitled to: (i) all wages earned prior to the
termination of employment; (ii) all accrued but unused
personal leave; (iii) up to 12 months of the
Company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage under COBRA, on
an after tax basis; (iv) a distribution of all deferred
compensation in accordance with the terms of the relevant
deferred compensation plan; (v) a lump-sum cash severance
payment equal to Mr. Nadeaus annual base salary and
target annual bonus; (vi) a prorated annual target bonus
for the fiscal year of termination; provided, however, if the
termination occurs prior to January 1, 2012, then
Mr. Nadeau will receive an amount equal to the greater of:
(y) Mr. Nadeaus prorated bonus for the 2012
fiscal year or (z) the amount Mr. Nadeaus target
bonus for the 2011 fiscal year exceeds the annual bonus actually
paid for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011;
(vii) up to $25,000 annually of outplacement services for a
two year period; and (viii) immediate vesting of all
unvested nonqualified stock options and shares of restricted
stock and the exercise period for such options will be until the
earlier of the expiration of such option or six months after
Mr. Nadeaus termination. To the extent required by
Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the Code), a portion of the
severance benefits otherwise payable to Mr. Nadeau will be
made in installments in accordance with Mr. Nadeaus
employment agreement rather than in a lump sum.
Pursuant to the terms of the amendment, CIC Good
Reason generally means: (i) a material adverse change
in Mr. Nadeaus title, duties, position,
responsibilities or compensation; (ii) the assignment of
duties materially inconsistent with Mr. Nadeaus
duties as of immediately prior to a change in control;
(iii) a material change in Mr. Nadeaus principal
place of employment such that his commuting distance increases
by more than twenty-five (25) miles; (iv) a material
breach of the employment agreement by us; or (v) failure by
us to obtain written assumption of the employment agreement by a
purchaser or successor following a change in control.
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Post-termination payment of annual salary, bonus amounts, health
benefits and the immediate vesting of all unvested nonqualified
stock options and shares of restricted stock are contingent upon
Mr. Nadeaus execution of an agreement releasing us
from certain claims related to Mr. Nadeaus
employment. If Mr. Nadeau is terminated under the terms of
the amendment, we will continue to pay Mr. Nadeaus
annual base salary during the pendency of a dispute over his
termination. Payments to be received by Mr. Nadeau pursuant
to the Amendment are subject to reduction to the extent any such
payments or benefits constitute parachute payments
within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and would be
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the
Code.
Mr. Nadeaus employment agreement contains customary
restrictive covenants, including perpetual confidentiality
obligations and employee non-solicitation and business
non-compete provisions. On April 18, 2011, the Company
entered into Amendment No. 2 to Mr. Nadeaus
employment agreement, which eliminated Mr. Nadeaus
non-competition covenant upon any termination within two years
immediately following a change in control.
Timothy J. Atkin, Jeffrey J. Rydant and Joseph P.
Burke. On March 23, 2011, we entered into a
Senior Executive Retention Agreement (a retention
agreement) with Timothy J. Atkin. On March 24,
2011, we entered into a retention agreement with Jeffrey J.
Rydant. On March 28, 2011, we entered into a retention
agreement with Joseph P. Burke.
Each retention agreement has an initial effective period of two
years and will automatically renew for a two year period on the
respective anniversary of the effective date thereafter, unless
notice of termination is given by us at least six months prior
to such renewal date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term of
the retention agreement is automatically extended to expire two
years after certain triggering events specified in the retention
agreement or a change of control.
Pursuant to the terms of the retention agreement, if the
executive officers employment with us is terminated by us
without cause or by the executive officer for
good reason at any time within two years after a
change of control, then the executive officer will be entitled
to: (i) all wages earned prior to the termination of
employment; (ii) all accrued but unused personal leave;
(iii) any other amounts required to be paid or provided of
which the executive officer is eligible to receive under any
plan, program, policy or practice; (iv) a lump-sum cash
severance payment equal to the executive officers annual
base salary and target annual bonus; (v) a prorated annual
target bonus for the fiscal year of termination; provided,
however, if the termination occurs prior to January 1,
2012, the executive officer will receive an amount equal to the
greater of (y) the executive officers prorated bonus
for the 2012 fiscal year or (z) the amount executive
officers target bonus for the 2011 fiscal year exceeds the
annual bonus actually paid for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2011; (vi) up to $25,000 annually of
outplacement services for a two year period; (vii) up to
12 months of Company-paid health, dental, and vision
coverage under COBRA, on an after tax basis; and
(viii) immediate vesting of all unvested nonqualified stock
options and shares of restricted stock, and the exercise period
for such options will be until the earlier of the expiration of
such option or six months after the executive officers
termination.
Post-termination payment of base salary, bonus amounts, health
benefits and the immediate vesting of all unvested nonqualified
stock options and shares of restricted stock are contingent upon
the executive officers execution of an agreement releasing
us from certain claims related to the executive officers
employment. We will continue to pay the executive officers
annual base salary during the pendency of a dispute over the
executive officers termination. Payments to be received by
the executive officer pursuant to the retention agreement are
subject to reduction to the extent any such payments or benefits
constitute parachute payments within the meaning of
Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise
tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code.
Under the terms of the retention agreement, cause
generally means: (i) the willful and continued failure by
the executive officer to perform substantially all of his duties
with us (other than any such failure resulting from the
executive officers incapacity due to physical or mental
illness), or (ii) the willful engaging by the executive
officer in criminal conduct that is materially and demonstrably
injurious to us. Under the terms of the retention agreement,
good reason generally means the following has
occurred: (i) a material adverse change in executive
officers title, duties, position, responsibilities or
compensation; (ii) the assignment of
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duties materially inconsistent with the executive officers
duties as of the effective date of the retention agreement;
(iii) a material change in the executive officers
principal place of employment such that his or her commuting
distance increases by more than twenty-five (25) miles;
(iv) a material breach of the retention agreement by us; or
(v) failure by us to obtain written assumption of the
retention agreement by a purchaser or successor following a
change in control.
The retention agreement also contains customary restrictive
covenants, including perpetual confidentiality obligations and
employee non-solicitation and non-disparagement provisions.
The following table sets forth an estimate of the potential cash
severance payments that would be payable as described above in
the event that the employment of an executive officer was
terminated without cause or the executive officer resigned for
good reason following the merger (assuming, for illustrative
purposes, that (1) the executive officers employment
is terminated on June 30, 2011 and (2) base salaries
and target bonuses remain at current levels). The value of any
accelerated vesting of equity awards to which any executive
officer would otherwise be entitled is not included since all
outstanding equity awards will become fully vested and be cashed
out in connection with the closing of the merger as described
above.
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Ernst Volgenau
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$
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121,875
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$
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58,878
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Stanton D. Sloane
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1,360,000
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$
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680,000
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279,382
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$
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28,140
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Timothy J. Atkin
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655,200
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291,200
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102,471
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5,568
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62,838
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25,000
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Richard J. Nadeau
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767,520
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341,120
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59,327
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16,090
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25,000
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Joseph P. Burke
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577,530
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256,680
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290,067
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17,656
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25,000
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Jeffrey J. Rydant
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613,800
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272,800
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90,240
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5,568
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46,183
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25,000
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For Dr. Sloane and Messrs. Atkins, Nadeau, Burke and
Rydant, includes a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to
annual base salary and target annual bonus. For
Dr. Volgenau, the amount represents 26 weeks of
severance that would be payable under the Companys
existing severance policy for all employees based on length of
service. |
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For Dr. Sloane and Messrs. Atkins, Nadeau, Burke and
Rydant, represents the amount of the target bonus for the 2011
fiscal year. |
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Amounts reflect vested benefits as of March 31, 2011. |
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For Dr. Sloane, reflects 18 months of Company paid
health, dental and vision coverage under COBRA. For
Messrs. Atkins, Nadeau, Burke and Rydant, reflects
12 months of Company paid health, dental and vision
coverage under COBRA. |
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For Messrs. Atkins, Nadeau, Burke and Rydant, represents an
annual payment of $25,000 for outplacement services for a two
year period. |
No executive officer has the right to be indemnified in the
event that payments to him made in connection with the merger
result in an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code.
However, to the extent payments are made to an executive officer
that would result in an excise tax being payable, the Company
would lose a related Federal tax deduction. The Company does not
expect that the value of any such lost Federal tax deduction
would be material.
Rollover
Agreement
Pursuant to the terms of the equity rollover letter, the
Volgenau Rollover Trust, a trust controlled by
Dr. Volgenau, our chairman of the Board, founder and
controlling stockholder, has committed to contribute,
immediately prior to the consummation of the merger, an
aggregate amount of 4,800,000 shares of our Class B
common stock to Holdco (the equivalent of a $150 million
investment based upon the per share merger consideration of
$31.25) in exchange for (i) certain equity securities of
Holdco with an aggregate value (based on the per share merger
consideration of $31.25) of $120 million and (ii) a
promissory note issued by Holdco
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in favor of Dr. Volgenau in an original principal amount of
$30 million, repayable solely from the proceeds (if any) of
certain contemplated subsidiary divestitures by the Company. The
principal amount of the promissory note plus accrued and unpaid
interest will be due and payable on the later of
(i) 10:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date of
issuance or (ii) the fifth business day following the
Companys receipt of cash proceeds from the dispositions of
all or substantially all of the businesses of two of the
Companys subsidiaries (the excluded
subsidiaries); provided, that, within one business day
of the disposition of either excluded subsidiary, Holdco will
prepay the promissory note in part or in full in an amount equal
to proceeds received by Holdco, up to a maximum aggregate amount
of $30 million plus accrued and unpaid interest. If by its
terms the note would be payable in full prior to the effective
time of the merger, the Volgenau Rollover Trust may elect to
receive, in lieu of cash paid upon maturity of the promissory
note, additional equity of Holdco valued at the amount that
would have been payable pursuant to the promissory note. Holdco
will receive a percentage of equity of Holdco reflecting the
ratio of (i) $120 million plus, if the election to
receive additional equity is made, the amount that would have
been payable pursuant to the promissory note to (ii) the
cash contributed to Holdco by the Providence Funds immediately
prior to the effective time plus the amount referred to in
clause (i).
The shares contributed to Holdco will be cancelled in connection
with the merger and will not be entitled to receive any merger
consideration upon completion of the merger. The obligations to
contribute the shares pursuant to the equity rollover letter are
subject to the conditions described under
Financing of the Merger Rollover Financing.
The Company is an express third-party beneficiary of the
equity rollover letter and has the right to seek specific
performance of the commitment of the Volgenau Rollover Trust
under the equity rollover letter under the circumstances in
which the Company would be permitted by the merger agreement to
obtain specific performance requiring Parent to enforce such
commitment. The Volgenau Rollover Trust and Holdco agree that,
if the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are
consummated, the Volgenau Rollover Trust and Holdco will enter
into a stockholders agreement in the form previously negotiated.
At the closing, the Volgenau Rollover Trust will enter into a
stockholders agreement with Holdco and the Providence Funds that
will govern the rights and obligations of the parties as holders
of equity in Holdco following completion of the merger. Pursuant
to the stockholders agreement, immediately following the
closing, the board of directors of Holdco will initially consist
of three members: Dr. Volgenau, who will be chairman of the
board of directors, and two directors designated by the
Providence Funds. The stockholders agreement also sets forth
certain requirements regarding the voting of the equity of
Holdco and certain restrictions on transfers of the equity of
Holdco, and provides the Volgenau Rollover Trust with certain
information rights, preemptive rights and registration rights
with respect to the equity of Holdco. Dr. Volgenau will be
compensated as chairman of the board of directors of Holdco at
the same level as he is currently compensated for services
performed as chairman of the board of directors of SRA.
New
Management Incentive Plan and Management Co-Investment
Opportunities
Parent has indicated that following the effective time, it is
expected that the board of directors of Parent will put in place
a new equity incentive plan pursuant to which equity
compensation awards will be granted to executive officers and
other key employees of the Company and it subsidiaries. As of
the date of this proxy statement, the terms and conditions of
the equity incentive plan and related grants have not been
determined, and no promises or other commitments relating to
future equity compensation have been made to any person.
Employee
Benefits
The merger agreement requires Parent or the surviving
corporation to continue to provide certain compensation and
benefits for a period of one year from the consummation of the
merger, as well as take certain actions in respect of employee
benefits provided to the Companys employees, including its
executive officers. For a more detailed description of these
requirements, please see THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Employee Benefit Matters.
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New
Management Arrangements with Executive Officers or
Directors
Other than as described above and in the following paragraph, as
of the date of this proxy statement, none of the Companys
executive officers or directors has entered into any amendments
or modifications to his or her existing employment arrangements
with the Company in connection with the merger, nor has any
entered into any employment or other agreement with Parent or
its affiliates.
As described above, pursuant to a stockholders agreement to be
executed by the stockholders of Holdco at the closing, upon
consummation of the merger Dr. Volgenau will be the
chairman of the board of directors of Holdco following the
closing.
Parent has indicated that it or its affiliates may pursue
agreements, arrangements or understandings with the
Companys executive officers, which may include cash, stock
and co-investment opportunities. Prior to the effective time of
the merger and with the prior consent of the special committee,
Parent may initiate negotiations of these agreements,
arrangements and understandings, and may enter into definitive
agreements regarding employment with, or the right to
participate in the equity of, the surviving corporation or
Parent on a going-forward basis following the completion of the
merger. To date, no negotiations or discussions have occurred,
and no promises have been made to any person.
Indemnification
of Directors and Officers
The Company is organized under the laws of the State of
Delaware. Consistent with the DGCL, the Companys Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that, except
to the extent prohibited by the DGCL, the Companys
directors shall not be personally liable to the Company or its
stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary
duty as directors of the Company. Consequently, no director will
be personally liable to the Company or its stockholders for
monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as a
director, except liability for:
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any breach of the directors duty of loyalty to the Company
or its stockholders;
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any act or omission not in good faith or which involves
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
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unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or
redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the DGCL; or
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any transaction from which the director derived an improper
personal benefit.
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Section 145 of the DGCL permits a corporation to include in
its charter and bylaw documents, and in agreements between the
corporation and its directors and officers, provisions expanding
the scope of indemnification beyond that specifically provided
by current law. The Companys Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation provides that the Company will
indemnify (a) each person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding (other than an action by or
in the right of the Company), by reason of the fact that such
person is or was, or has agreed to become, a director or officer
of the Company, or is or was serving, or has agreed to serve, at
the request of the Company, as a director, officer, partner,
employee or trustee of, or in a similar capacity with, another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit
plan or other enterprise (all such persons being referred to in
this section as an indemnitee), or by reason
of any action alleged to have been taken or omitted in such
capacity, against all expenses (including attorneys fees),
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by such person or on such persons
behalf in connection with such action, suit or proceeding and
any appeal therefrom, if he acted in good faith and in a manner
he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best
interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal
action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his
conduct was unlawful and (b) any indemnitee who was or is a
party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the
Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact
that he is or was, or has agreed to become, a director or
officer of the Company, or is or was serving, or has agreed to
serve, at the request of the Company, as a director, officer,
partner, employee or trustee of, or in a similar capacity with,
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other
enterprise (including any
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employee benefit plan), or by reason of any action alleged to
have been taken or omitted in such capacity, against all
expenses (including attorneys fees) and amounts paid in
settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his
behalf in connection with such action, suit or proceeding and
any appeal therefrom, if he acted in good faith and in a manner
he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best
interests of the Company, except that no indemnification shall
be made with respect to any claim, issue or matter as to which
such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the
Company, unless a court determines that, despite such
adjudication but in view of all of the circumstances, he is
entitled to indemnification of such expenses (including
attorneys fees) which the court deems proper.
To the extent that an indemnitee has been successful, on the
merits or otherwise, including, without limitation, the
dismissal of an action without prejudice, he will be indemnified
by the Company against all expenses (including attorneys
fees) actually and reasonably incurred in connection therewith.
Expenses shall be advanced to an indemnitee at his request,
provided that he undertakes to repay the amount advanced if it
is ultimately determined that he is not entitled to
indemnification for such expenses.
The merger agreement provides that the surviving corporation
will indemnify and hold harmless (and advance costs and expenses
as incurred to), to the fullest extent permitted under
applicable law, to each current and former director and officer
of the Company against any costs or expenses, judgments, fines,
losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred in connection
with any claims, actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or
relating to such indemnified parties service as an officer
or director of the Company or any of its subsidiaries prior to
the effective time. In addition, prior to the effective time,
the Company will (or if unable to, Parent will cause the
surviving corporation to, as of the effective time) obtain and
fully pay the premium for the extension of the Companys
current directors and officers insurance policies
and fiduciary liability insurance policies, for a period of not
less than six years from and after the effective time and on
terms and conditions at least as favorable to those under the
existing policies. If the Company and the surviving corporation
fail to obtain such tail insurance policies as of
the effective time, the surviving corporation will maintain in
effect the Companys current directors and
officers liability insurance (or use reasonable best
efforts to purchase substitute policies including comparable
coverage) covering acts or omissions occurring at or prior to
the effective time with respect to those individuals who are
currently covered by the Companys directors and
officers liability insurance policy (and any additional
individuals who prior to the effective time become covered) on
terms and scope with respect to such coverage, and in amount, at
least as favorable to such individuals than those of the
policies in effect on March 31, 2011. In no event will the
Company or the surviving corporation be required to pay an
annual premium for such policies that exceeds 300% of the annual
premium paid by the Company as of March 31, 2011 for such
insurance policies.
Intent
to Vote in Favor of the Merger.
As of June 13, 2011, the record date for the special
meeting, our directors (including Dr. Volgenau) and current
executive officers owned, in the aggregate,
12,744,594 shares of SRA common stock, or collectively
approximately 21.8% of the outstanding shares of SRA common
stock and approximately 71.8% of the voting power of the SRA
common stock. Our directors and current executive officers have
informed us that, as of the date hereof, they intend to vote all
of their shares of SRA common stock in favor of the adoption of
the merger agreement because they believe that the merger is in
the best interests of the Company and its unaffiliated
stockholders. See THE SPECIAL MEETING Vote
Required Voting and Support Agreement for
a discussion of the Voting and Support Agreement between the
Volgenau Filing Persons (other than Sara Volgenau) and Parent.
Dividends
Pursuant to the merger agreement, we are prohibited from
declaring any dividends following execution of the merger
agreement on March 31, 2011.
Determination
of the Per Share Merger Consideration
The per share merger consideration was determined through
negotiations between Parent, Merger Sub and the Company (acting
through the special committee).
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Regulatory
Matters
In connection with the merger, we are required to make certain
filings with, and comply with certain laws of, various federal
and state governmental agencies, including:
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filing the certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of
the State of Delaware in accordance with the DGCL after the
adoption of the merger agreement by our stockholders; and
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complying with U.S. federal securities laws.
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In addition, under the HSR Act, and the related rules and
regulations that have been issued by the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC), certain transactions having
a value above specified thresholds may not be consummated until
specified information and documentary material have been
furnished to the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the
Department of Justice and certain waiting period requirements
have been satisfied. The requirements of the HSR Act apply to
the acquisition of shares of SRA common stock in the merger.
At any time before or after consummation of the merger,
notwithstanding the early termination of the waiting period
under the HSR Act, the Antitrust Division of the DOJ, the FTC or
state or foreign antitrust and competition authorities could
take such action under applicable antitrust laws as each deems
necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking
to enjoin the consummation of the merger or seeking divestiture
of substantial assets of the Company or Parent. Private parties
may also seek to take legal action under the antitrust laws
under certain circumstances.
None of the parties is aware of any other required regulatory
approvals.
Estimated
Fees and Expenses
Estimated fees and expenses to be incurred by us in connection
with the merger are as follows:
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Financial advisory fee
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$10,000
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3,975
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Transaction support fee
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1,800
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Transaction bonuses
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3,000
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Accounting fees and expenses
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150
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SEC filing fee
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219
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Printing, proxy solicitation, filing fees and mailing costs
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275
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Special committee fees
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375
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Miscellaneous
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Provisions
for Unaffiliated Security Holders
No provision has been made to grant unaffiliated stockholders of
the Company access to our corporate files or any other party to
the merger or to obtain counsel or appraisal services at our
expense or at the expense of any other such party.
Certain
Material United States Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a general discussion of certain material United
States federal income tax consequences of the merger discussed
earlier in this proxy statement to holders of our common stock
(other than the Volgenau Rollover Trust). This discussion is a
summary for general information purposes only and does not
consider all aspects of federal taxation that may be relevant to
particular holders in light of their individual investment
circumstances or to certain types of holders subject to special
tax rules, including partnerships, S corporations or other
pass-through entities, mutual funds, banks, financial
institutions or other financial services entities,
broker-dealers, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations,
regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts,
retirement plans, individual retirement accounts or other
tax-deferred
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accounts, persons who use or are required to use
mark-to-market
accounting, persons that hold our common stock as part of a
straddle, a hedge, a constructive
sale or a conversion transaction, persons who
receive merger consideration as compensation for services,
persons that have a functional currency other than the
U.S. dollar, investors in pass-through entities, certain
former citizens or residents of the United States and persons
subject to the alternative minimum tax, nor does it address any
federal non-income, state, local or foreign tax consequences.
This summary assumes that holders have held their shares as
capital assets within the meaning of
Section 1221 of the Code. This summary is based on the Code
and applicable Treasury Regulations, rulings, administrative
pronouncements and decisions, all as in effect as of the date of
this proxy statement and all of which are subject to change or
differing interpretations at any time with possible retroactive
effect. This discussion does not address the tax consequences to
the Volgenau Rollover Trust in connection with the merger.
The discussion set forth below applies to holders of our common
stock who exchange all of their SRA common stock for cash as a
result of the merger and who, after the merger, have no direct
or indirect interest in us (whether directly or indirectly from
any person pursuant to certain tax attribution rules). The tax
consequences of the merger may differ for holders who have any
direct or indirect interest in us after the merger.
For purposes of this discussion, a U.S. Holder
is a beneficial owner of our common stock that is:
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a citizen or individual resident of the United States,
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a corporation (or entity treated as a corporation for
U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized, or
treated as created or organized, in or under the laws of the
United States or any political subdivision of the United States,
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an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal
income taxation regardless of its source; or
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a trust (1) if a court within the United States is able to
exercise primary supervision over the trusts
administration and one or more United States persons have
authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or
(2) that has a valid election in effect under applicable
Treasury Regulations to be treated as a United States person.
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For purposes of this discussion, a
Non-U.S. Holder
is a beneficial owner of our common stock, other than a
partnership, that does not qualify as a U.S. Holder under
the definition above.
If a partnership (or entity or arrangement treated as a
partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) holds our
common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership
generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the
activities of the partnership. In this event, you should consult
your tax advisor concerning the tax treatment of the merger.
EACH HOLDER OF OUR COMMON STOCK IS URGED TO CONSULT ITS OWN TAX
ADVISOR REGARDING THE SPECIFIC U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL
AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER.
Consequences
to U.S. Holders of SRA common stock
A U.S. Holder of SRA common stock that receives cash as a
result of the merger will recognize capital gain or loss equal
to the amount of cash received (determined before the deduction
of any applicable withholding taxes) minus the
U.S. Holders adjusted tax basis in SRA common stock.
Any capital gain or loss recognized by the U.S. Holder will
be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder held
our common stock for more than one year and short-term capital
gain or loss otherwise. Gain or loss must be calculated
separately for each block of shares (i.e., shares acquired at
the same cost in a single transaction). A U.S. Holders
ability to use any capital loss to offset other income or gain
is subject to certain limitations.
Consequences
to Non-U.S.
Holders of SRA common stock
A
Non-U.S. Holder
that receives cash as a result of the merger generally will not
be subject to U.S. federal income taxation unless:
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gain resulting from the merger is effectively connected with the
conduct of a U.S. trade or business;
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the
Non-U.S. Holder
is an individual who is present in the United States for
183 days or more in the individuals taxable year of
the merger and certain other conditions are satisfied; or
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we are or have been a U.S. real property holding
corporation (USRPHC) as defined in
Section 897 of the Code at any time within the five-year
period preceding the merger, the
Non-U.S. Holder
owned more than five percent of SRA common stock at any time
within that five-year period and certain other conditions are
satisfied.
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If a
Non-U.S. Holder
described in the first bullet above is subject to
U.S. federal income taxation on the receipt of cash in the
merger, the
Non-U.S. Holder
generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the
amount of cash received (determined before the deduction of any
applicable withholding taxes) minus the
Non-U.S. Holders
adjusted tax basis in SRA common stock. The capital gain or loss
will generally constitute long-term capital gain or loss if the
Non-U.S. Holder
held SRA common stock for more than one year and short-term
capital gain or loss otherwise. Gain or loss must be calculated
separately for each block of shares (i.e., shares acquired at
the same cost in a single transaction). Any gain recognized by a
Non-U.S. Holder
generally will be subject to tax in the same manner as if such
holder were a U.S. person as defined under the Code. A
Non-U.S. Holder
that is a corporation may also be subject to an additional
30 percent branch profits tax on after-tax profits
effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business to the
extent that such after-tax profits are not reinvested and
maintained in the U.S. business. A
Non-U.S. Holders
ability to use any capital loss to offset other income or gain
subject to U.S. federal income taxation is subject to
certain limitations.
Unless gain from the sale or disposition of our common stock of
an individual who is present in the United States for
183 days or more in the individuals taxable year of
the merger is already subject to tax as effectively connected
with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, the gain of
such
Non-U.S. Holder
who satisfies certain other conditions will be subject to a
30 percent tax on the gross amount of the gain and such
Non-U.S. Holders
ability to use other losses to offset the gain on SRA common
stock will be limited.
In general, a corporation is a USRPHC if the fair market value
of its U.S. real property interests equals or
exceeds 50 percent of the sum of the fair market value of
its worldwide (domestic and foreign) real property interests and
its other assets used or held for use in a trade or business. We
believe that as of the effective date of the merger, we will not
have been a USRPHC at any time within the five-year period
ending on the date hereof.
If a
Non-U.S. Holder
is eligible for treaty benefits under an income tax treaty
entered into by the United States, the
Non-U.S. Holder
may be able to reduce or eliminate certain of the
U.S. federal income taxes discussed above, such as the
branch profits tax, and the
Non-U.S. Holder
may be able to treat gain, even if effectively connected with a
U.S. trade or business, as not subject to U.S. federal
income taxation provided that the trade or business is not
conducted through a permanent establishment located in the
United States.
Non-U.S. Holders
should consult their tax advisors regarding possible relief
under an applicable income tax treaty.
Backup
Withholding and Information Reporting
A holder of our common stock may be subject to backup
withholding with respect to the receipt of cash as a result of
the merger unless such holder is exempt from backup withholding
and, when required, demonstrates that status, or provides a
correct taxpayer identification number on a form acceptable
under U.S. Treasury Regulations (generally an IRS
Form W-9,
W-8BEN or
W-8ECI) and
otherwise complies with the applicable requirements of the
backup withholding rules. We may also be required to comply with
information reporting requirements under the Code with respect
to the merger. Holders of our common stock should consult their
tax advisors as to their qualification for exemption from backup
withholding and the procedure for obtaining such an exemption.
Any amount withheld under the backup withholding rules of the
Code is not an additional tax, but rather may be refunded or
credited against the U.S. Holders or the
Non-U.S. Holders
U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided the
required information is furnished to the Internal Revenue
Service in a timely manner.
Non-U.S. Holders
are advised to consult their tax advisors to ensure compliance
with the procedural requirements to avoid backup withholding
and, if applicable, to file a claim for a refund of any withheld
amounts in excess of the
Non-U.S. Holders
U.S. federal income tax liability.
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THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX DISCUSSION SET FORTH ABOVE
IS INCLUDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. HOLDERS
SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS TO DETERMINE THE
U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF
THE MERGER.
Accounting
Treatment
The merger will be accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting. Under purchase accounting principles, we will record
as goodwill the excess of the purchase price paid in the merger
over the net fair market value allocated to our identifiable
assets and liabilities. Included in identifiable assets will be
intangible assets of SRA recorded at estimated fair value. This
will result in increased amortization charges to our
consolidated income over the useful lives of those assets.
Delisting
and Deregistration of our Class A common stock
If the merger is completed, the shares of our Class A
common stock will be delisted from the NYSE and deregistered
under the Exchange Act, and such shares of our Class A
common stock will no longer be publicly traded.
Litigation
Relating to the Merger
On April 7, 2011, the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit in the Court of
Chancery of the State of Delaware (captioned S.E. Pa. Trans.
Auth. v. Volgenau, et. al, Case No. 6354
VCN (Del. Ch.)) purportedly on behalf of itself and other
stockholders of the Company against the Company, the Board of
Directors, Providence, Holdco, Parent and Merger Sub. On
April 29, 2011, the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority filed an amended complaint in the Court
of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The amended complaint
alleges, among other things, (1) that the Board breached
its fiduciary duties by, among other things, failing to take
steps to maximize the value of the merger consideration to its
public stockholders and conveying substantial payments to
existing officers of the Company, Providence, Holdco, Parent and
Merger Sub at the unfair expense of the public stockholders and
by failing to make certain disclosures, (2) that
Dr. Volgenau breached his duty of loyalty and entire
fairness in planning, structuring, and timing the merger to
benefit himself as well as Providence, Holdco, Parent and Merger
Sub, and that Mr. Sloane breached his duty of loyalty and
entire fairness by using his position as CEO to encourage and
facilitate the buyout, and (3) that Providence, Holdco,
Parent and Merger Sub aided and abetted these purported breaches
of fiduciary duties. The amended complaint seeks to enjoin
consummation of the merger or, in the event the merger is
completed, seek to rescind the merger or recover money damages
on behalf of the Companys stockholders caused by the
alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.
On April 25, 2011, Andrei Sinioukov filed a lawsuit in the
Eastern District of Virginia (captioned Sinioukov v. SRA
Intl, Inc., et al., No. 1:11cv447 (E.D. Va.))
purportedly on behalf of himself and other stockholders of the
Company against the Company, the Board of Directors, Providence,
Parent and Merger Sub. The complaint alleges, among other
things, (1) that the Board breached its fiduciary duties
by, among other things, failing to take steps to maximize the
value of the merger consideration to its public stockholders and
providing inadequate proxy disclosures, (2) that the
Company and Providence aided and abetted these purported
breaches of fiduciary duties, and (3) that the Board of
Directors and Providence made inadequate proxy disclosures under
section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and
that they are liable under a derivative section 20(a)
control person theory).
On Friday, May 20, 2011, the Eastern District of Virginia
granted defendants motion to stay the Sinioukov
case in favor of the substantively identical SEPTA
lawsuit pending in the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware. The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware has set
a June 30, 2011 hearing date on plaintiffs motion for
a preliminary injunction in the SEPTA matter.
The Company and the Board of Directors believe that the claims
in these actions are without merit and intend to defend against
them vigorously.
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THE
SPECIAL MEETING
We are furnishing this proxy statement to the Companys
stockholders as part of the solicitation of proxies by the Board
for use at the special meeting.
Date,
Time and Place
We will hold the special meeting at 8:30 a.m., local time,
on July 15, 2011, at the offices of the Company, located at
4350 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22033. Seating
will be limited to stockholders. Admission to the special
meeting will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you plan
to attend the special meeting, please note that you may be asked
to present valid photo identification, such as a drivers
license or passport. Stockholders owning stock in brokerage
accounts must bring a copy of a brokerage statement reflecting
stock ownership as of the record date. Cameras, recording
devices and other electronic devices will not be permitted at
the meeting.
Purpose
of the Special Meeting
Stockholders will be asked to consider and vote upon the
following proposals at the special meeting:
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Adoption of the merger agreement (see THE MERGER
AGREEMENT);
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Approval of the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary
or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are
insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to adopt
the merger agreement; and
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Any other business that may properly come before the special
meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the special
meeting.
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A copy of the merger agreement is attached as Annex A to
this proxy statement.
Recommendation
of Our Board of Directors and Special Committee
The Board, after careful consideration and acting on the
unanimous recommendation of the special committee composed
entirely of independent directors, deemed it advisable and in
the best interests of the Company and our stockholders (other
than the Volgenau Filing Persons) that the Company enter into
the merger agreement and recommended that the Companys
stockholders adopt the merger agreement at the special meeting.
The Board recommends that our stockholders vote
FOR the proposal to adopt the merger
agreement and FOR any proposal to adjourn the
special meeting.
Record
Date; Stockholders Entitled to Vote; Quorum
Only holders of record of SRA common stock at the close of
business on June 13, 2011, the record date, are entitled to
notice of and to vote at the special meeting. On the record
date, there were 46,862,713 shares of Class A common
stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the special meeting
and held of record by 80 holders of record, and
11,702,469 shares of Class B common stock outstanding
and entitled to vote at the special meeting and held of record
by four holders of record. Holders of Class A common stock
are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B
common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. Holders of
Class A common stock and holders of Class B common
stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented
to the stockholders for their vote or approval, except as may
otherwise be required by Delaware law. For ten days prior to the
meeting, a complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the
meeting will be available for examination by any stockholder,
for any purpose relating to the meeting, during ordinary
business hours at our offices located at 4300 Fair Lakes Court,
Fairfax, Virginia 22033.
Shares of SRA common stock represented by proxies reflecting
abstentions and properly executed broker non-votes will be
counted as present and entitled to vote for purposes of
determining a quorum. A broker non-vote occurs when a broker,
bank or other nominee does not vote on a particular matter
because such broker, bank or other nominee does not have the
discretionary voting power with respect to that proposal and has
not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner.
Brokers, banks and other nominees will not have
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discretionary voting power with respect to the proposal to adopt
the merger agreement. A quorum will be present at the special
meeting if the holders of a majority of the shares of SRA common
stock outstanding and entitled to vote on the record date are
present, in person or by proxy. In the event that a quorum is
not present, or if there are insufficient votes to adopt the
merger agreement at the time of the special meeting, it is
expected that the meeting will be adjourned to solicit
additional proxies.
Vote
Required
Adoption
of the Merger Agreement
The adoption of the merger agreement by our stockholders
requires the affirmative vote of (a) the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares of SRA common stock entitled
to vote on such matter and (b) the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares of Class A common stock (excluding
all such shares beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by
Dr. Volgenau) entitled to vote on such matter.
Failure to vote your shares of SRA common stock and broker
non-votes will each have the same effect as a vote
AGAINST the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.
Approval
of the Adjournment of the Special Meeting
The approval of the adjournment of the special meeting, if
necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there
are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to
adopt the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of the
holders of at least of a majority of the shares of SRA common
stock present and entitled to vote at the special meeting as of
the record date, whether or not a quorum is present.
Failure to vote your shares of SRA common stock and broker
non-votes will each have the same effect as a vote
AGAINST the proposal to adjourn the special meeting.
Voting
and Support Agreement
Dr. Ernst Volgenau has, together with each of the other
Volgenau Filing Persons (other than Sara Volgenau), executed a
voting and support agreement with Parent, pursuant to which such
Volgenau Filing Persons have agreed to vote 113,514 shares
of our Class A common stock and 11,702,469 shares of
our Class B common stock owned by them in the aggregate
(constituting approximately 20% of the aggregate number of
outstanding shares of SRA common stock, representing
approximately 71% of the aggregate voting power of the
outstanding shares of SRA common stock, on the date we signed
the merger agreement) in favor of the adoption of the merger
agreement at the special meeting. See SPECIAL
FACTORS Interests of the Companys Directors
and Executive Officers in the Merger.
Stock
Ownership and Interests of Certain Persons
As of June 13, 2011, the record date for the special
meeting, our directors (including Dr. Volgenau) and current
executive officers beneficially owned, in the aggregate,
12,744,594 shares of SRA common stock, or collectively
approximately 21.8% of the outstanding shares of SRA common
stock and approximately 71.8% of the aggregate voting power of
the outstanding shares of SRA common stock. Our directors and
current executive officers have informed us that they intend, as
of the date hereof, to vote all of their shares of SRA common
stock in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement.
Certain members of our management and the Board have interests
that may be different from, or in addition to, those of our
stockholders generally. For more information, please read
SPECIAL FACTORS Interests of the
Companys Directors and Executive Officers in the
Merger.
Voting
Procedures
Ensure that your shares of SRA common stock can be voted at
the special meeting by submitting your proxy or contacting your
broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other
nominee.
If your shares of SRA common stock are registered in the
name of a broker, bank or other nominee: check the
voting instruction card forwarded by your broker, bank or other
nominee to see which voting options
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are available or contact your broker, bank or other nominee in
order to obtain directions as to how to ensure that your shares
of SRA common stock are voted at the special meeting.
If your shares of SRA common stock are registered in your
name: submit your proxy as soon as possible by
telephone, via the Internet or by signing, dating and returning
the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope,
so that your shares of SRA common stock can be voted at the
special meeting.
Instructions regarding telephone and Internet proxies are
included on the proxy card.
The failure to vote will have the same effect as a vote against
the proposal to adopt the merger agreement. If you sign, date
and mail your proxy card without indicating how you wish to
vote, your proxy will be voted in favor of the proposal to adopt
the merger agreement and the proposal to adjourn the special
meeting, if necessary and appropriate, to solicit additional
proxies.
For additional questions about the merger, assistance in
submitting proxies or voting shares of SRA common stock, or to
request additional copies of the proxy statement or the enclosed
proxy card, please contact:
SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4300 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Attention: Corporate Secretary
Telephone:
(703) 803-1500
Voting
by Proxy or in Person at the Special Meeting
Holders of record can ensure that their shares of SRA common
stock are voted at the special meeting by completing, signing,
dating and delivering the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed
postage-paid envelope. Submitting by this method or by telephone
or the Internet as described below will not affect your right to
attend the special meeting and to vote in person. If you plan to
attend the special meeting and wish to vote in person, you will
be given a ballot at the special meeting. Please note, however,
that if your shares of SRA common stock are held in street
name by a broker, bank or other nominee and you wish to
vote at the special meeting, you must bring to the special
meeting a proxy from the record holder of those shares of SRA
common stock authorizing you to vote at the special meeting.
If you submit a proxy for your shares of SRA common stock, your
shares will be voted at the special meeting as you indicated on
your proxy card or Internet or telephone proxy. If no
instructions are indicated on your signed proxy card, all of
your shares of SRA common stock will be voted FOR
the adoption of the merger agreement and FOR
the approval of the adjournment of the special meeting, if
necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the
event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special
meeting to approve the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU VOTE YOUR SHARES OF SRA COMMON
STOCK PROMPTLY, WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL
MEETING. PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN AND RETURN, AS PROMPTLY AS
POSSIBLE, THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD IN THE ACCOMPANYING PRE-PAID
REPLY ENVELOPE, OR SUBMIT YOUR PROXY BY TELEPHONE OR THE
INTERNET. STOCKHOLDERS WHO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING MAY REVOKE
THEIR PROXIES BY VOTING IN PERSON.
Electronic
Voting
Our holders of record and many stockholders who hold their
shares of SRA common stock through a broker, bank or other
nominee will have the option to submit their proxy cards or
voting instruction cards electronically by telephone or the
Internet. Please note that there are separate arrangements for
submitting a proxy by telephone and Internet depending on
whether your shares of SRA common stock are registered in our
records in your name or in the name of a broker, bank or other
nominee. If you hold your shares of SRA
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common stock through a broker, bank or other nominee, you should
check your voting instruction card forwarded by your broker,
bank or other nominee to see which options are available.
Please read and follow the instructions on your proxy card or
voting instruction card carefully.
Other
Business
We do not expect that any matter other than (a) the
proposal to adopt the merger agreement and (b) the proposal
to approve of the adjournment of the special meeting, if
necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there
are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to
adopt the merger agreement, will be brought before the special
meeting. If, however, other matters are properly presented at
the special meeting, the persons named as proxies will vote in
accordance with their best judgment with respect to those
matters.
Revocation
of Proxies
Submitting a proxy on the enclosed form does not preclude a
stockholder from voting in person at the special meeting. A
stockholder of record may revoke a proxy at any time before it
is voted by filing with our corporate secretary a duly executed
revocation of proxy, by properly submitting a proxy by mail, the
Internet or telephone with a later date or by appearing at the
special meeting and voting in person. A stockholder of record
may revoke a proxy by any of these methods, regardless of the
method used to deliver the stockholders previous proxy.
Attendance at the special meeting without voting will not itself
revoke a proxy. If your shares of SRA common stock are held in
street name, you must contact your broker, bank or other nominee
to revoke your proxy.
Rights of
Stockholders Who Object to the Merger
Stockholders are entitled to statutory appraisal rights under
Delaware law in connection with the merger. This means that you
are entitled to have the value of your shares of SRA common
stock determined by the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware, and to receive payment based on that valuation instead
of receiving the merger consideration. The ultimate amount you
would receive in an appraisal proceeding may be more than, the
same as or less than the amount you would have received under
the merger agreement.
To exercise your appraisal rights, you must submit a written
demand for appraisal to us before the vote is taken on the
merger agreement and you must NOT vote in favor of the
adoption of the merger agreement. Your failure to follow exactly
the procedures specified under Delaware law will result in the
loss of your appraisal rights. See APPRAISAL
RIGHTS and the text of the Delaware appraisal rights
statute, Section 262 of the DGCL, which is reproduced in
its entirety as Annex D to this proxy statement.
Solicitation
of Proxies
This proxy solicitation is being made by the Company on behalf
of the Board and will be paid for by the Company. In addition,
we have retained Georgeson Inc. to assist in the solicitation.
We will pay Georgeson Inc. approximately $8,500.00 plus
out-of-pocket
expenses for its assistance. The Companys directors,
officers and employees may also solicit proxies by personal
interview, mail,
e-mail,
telephone, facsimile or other means of communication. These
persons will not be paid additional remuneration for their
efforts. The Company will also request brokers, banks and other
nominees to forward proxy solicitation material to the
beneficial owners of shares of SRA common stock that the
brokers, banks and other nominees hold of record. Upon request,
the Company will reimburse them for their reasonable
out-of-pocket
expenses.
Assistance
If you need assistance in completing your proxy card or have
questions regarding the special meeting, please contact
Georgeson Inc. at
(888) 565-5190.
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THE
MERGER AGREEMENT
The following is a summary of the material terms and
conditions of the merger agreement. The description in this
section and elsewhere in this proxy statement is qualified in
its entirety by reference to the complete text of the merger
agreement, a copy of which is attached as Annex A and is
incorporated by reference into this proxy statement. This
summary does not purport to be complete and may not contain all
of the information about the merger agreement that is important
to you. We encourage you to read the merger agreement carefully
and in its entirety because it is the legal document that
governs this merger.
Explanatory
Note Regarding the Merger Agreement
The merger agreement and this summary of its terms have been
included to provide you with information regarding the terms of
the merger agreement. Factual disclosures about the Company
contained in this proxy statement or in the Companys
public reports filed with the SEC may supplement, update or
modify the factual disclosures about the Company contained in
the merger agreement and described in this summary. The
representations, warranties and covenants made in the merger
agreement by the Company, Parent and Merger Sub were qualified
and subject to important limitations agreed to by the Company,
Parent and Merger Sub in connection with negotiating the terms
of the merger agreement. In particular, in your review of the
representations and warranties contained in the merger agreement
and described in this summary, it is important to bear in mind
that the representations and warranties were negotiated with the
principal purposes of establishing the circumstances in which a
party to the merger agreement may have the right not to close
the merger if the representations and warranties of the other
party prove to be untrue due to a change in circumstance or
otherwise, and allocating risk between the parties to the merger
agreement, rather than establishing matters as facts. The
representations and warranties may also be subject to a
contractual standard of materiality different from those
generally applicable to stockholders and reports and documents
filed with the SEC and in some cases were qualified by
disclosures that were made by each party to the other, which
disclosures are not reflected in the merger agreement. Moreover,
information concerning the subject matter of the representations
and warranties, which do not purport to be accurate as of the
date of this proxy statement, may have changed since the date of
the merger agreement and subsequent developments or new
information qualifying a representation or warranty may have
been included in this proxy statement.
Effects
of the Merger; Directors and Officers; Certificate of
Incorporation; Bylaws
The merger agreement provides for the merger of Merger Sub with
and into the Company upon the terms, and subject to the
conditions, set forth in the merger agreement. As the surviving
corporation, the Company will continue to exist following the
merger.
The board of directors of the surviving corporation will, from
and after the effective time, consist of the directors of Merger
Sub immediately prior to the effective time until their
successors have been duly elected or appointed and qualified or
until their earlier death, resignation or removal. The officers
of the surviving corporation will, from and after the effective
time, be the officers of the Company immediately prior to the
effective time until their successors have been duly appointed
and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or
removal.
At the effective time, the certificate of incorporation and
bylaws of the surviving corporation will be amended in their
entirety to be in the form of the certificate of incorporation
and bylaws attached as Exhibits A and B, respectively, to
the merger agreement, until amended in accordance with their
terms or by applicable law.
Closing
and Effective Time of the Merger
The closing of the merger (which we refer to as the
closing) will take place at (a) the
second business day following the date on which the last of the
conditions to closing (described under THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Conditions to the Merger) have
been satisfied or waived (to the extent permitted by applicable
law) (other than the conditions that by their terms are to be
satisfied at the closing, but subject to the satisfaction or
waiver of those conditions at the closing); provided, that if
the marketing period (as
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summarized below) has not ended at such time, the closing will
instead take place on the earlier to occur of (i) a
business day during the marketing period specified by Parent on
no less than two business days prior written notice to the
Company and (ii) the second business day immediately
following the final day of the marketing period (subject, in
each case, to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent
permitted by applicable law) of the conditions to closing (other
than the conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at
the closing, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of those
conditions at the closing) on such date), or (b) at such
other date as agreed to in writing by Parent, Merger Sub and the
Company.
The effective time will occur as soon as practicable on the date
of the closing upon the filing of a certificate of merger with
the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (or at such
later date and time as the Company, Parent and Merger Sub may
agree and specify in the certificate of merger).
Marketing
Period
The marketing period is the first period of 20 consecutive
business days commencing after the date of the merger agreement
and throughout which (A) Parent shall have received certain
financial statements, pro forma financial statements, and other
financial data, audit reports and financial information relating
to the Company and its subsidiaries of the type that would be
required by the applicable SEC requirements for registered
public offerings of non-convertible debt securities and such
other pertinent and customary information regarding the Company
and its subsidiaries as may be reasonably requested by Parent,
to the extent the same is of the type and form customarily
included in a Rule 144A offering memorandum for private
placements of non-convertible high yield debt securities, and
meets certain other requirements (which information we refer to
as the required information), (B) the
mutual closing conditions to the obligations of each of the
parties (described under THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Conditions to the Merger) have
been satisfied (other than conditions that by their terms are to
be satisfied at the closing, but subject to the satisfaction or
waiver of those conditions at the closing) and (C) nothing
has occurred and no condition exists that would cause any of the
closing conditions to the obligations of Parent and Merger Sub
(described under THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Conditions to the Merger) not to be satisfied if the
closing were to occur at any time during such 20 consecutive
business day period.
The marketing period is subject to early termination on the date
upon which the debt financing is obtained. If the marketing
period has not ended on or prior to August 14, 2011, then
the marketing period will not commence prior to
September 7, 2011. The marketing period will not commence,
and will not be deemed to have commenced, if, before the
completion of the marketing period, (i) the Companys
auditors have withdrawn any audit opinion with respect to
certain financial statements of the Company, and in which case
the marketing period will not be deemed to commence unless and
until, at the earliest, a new unqualified audit opinion is
issued with respect to the Companys consolidated financial
statements for the applicable period(s) by the Companys
auditors or another independent public accounting firm
reasonably acceptable to Parent, (ii) the required
information would not comply with the relevant requirements at
any time during the marketing period, in which case the
marketing period will be deemed not to commence until the
required information is compliant with such requirements, and
the conditions described in (A) and (B) above are
fulfilled, (iii) the Company publicly announces any
intention to restate any financial information included in the
required information or that any such restatement is under
consideration, in which case the marketing period will be deemed
not to commence until the first day on which such restatement
has been completed and the relevant reports have been amended or
the Company has determined that no restatement is required, and
the conditions described in (A) and (B) above are
fulfilled, (iv) the Company has been delinquent in filing
any Annual Report on
Form 10-K
or Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q
or any other material filing required by the SEC, in which case
the marketing period will not be deemed to commence unless and
until, at the earliest, all such delinquencies have been cured,
or (v) if the Company has received any material accounting
comments from the staff of the SEC on its Annual Reports on
Form 10-K
or Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q,
as such may be amended, the marketing period will be deemed not
to commence, at the earliest, unless and until all such material
accounting comments have been satisfactorily resolved with the
SEC staff.
If the Company in good faith reasonably believes that the
marketing period has begun (i.e., that it has delivered the
required information and that such required information complies
with the relevant requirements),
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it may deliver to Parent a written notice to that effect
(stating when it believes it completed such delivery), in which
case the Company will be deemed to have complied with
clause (A) above and the marketing period will be deemed to
have begun on the date of such notice, unless Parent in good
faith reasonably believes that the marketing period has not
begun and that the Company has not satisfied such requirements
and, within three business days after the delivery of such
notice by the Company, delivers a written notice to the Company
to that effect (stating with specificity what required
information the Company has not delivered or does not otherwise
meet the requirements).
Treatment
of Common Stock, Stock Options, Restricted Stock Awards and
Other Equity Awards
Common
Stock
At the effective time, each share of SRAs common stock
issued and outstanding immediately prior thereto (other than
excluded shares described in this subsection) will convert into
the right to receive the $31.25 per share merger consideration.
SRA common stock owned by the Company as treasury stock or owned
by Parent, Merger Sub or any other direct or indirect wholly
owned subsidiary of Parent (including any shares contributed to
Holdco by the Volgenau Rollover Trust) will be canceled without
payment of consideration. SRA common stock owned by any of the
Companys wholly owned subsidiaries will, at the election
of Parent, either convert into stock of the surviving
corporation or be canceled without payment of consideration. SRA
common stock owned by stockholders who have exercised, perfected
and not withdrawn a demand for, or lost the right to, appraisal
rights under the DGCL will be canceled without payment of
consideration and such stockholders will instead be entitled to
the appraisal rights provided under the DGCL as described under
APPRAISAL RIGHTS. For a discussion of the
treatment of shares of SRA common stock held, directly or
indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau, see SPECIAL
FACTORS Interests of the Companys Directors
and Executive Officers.
Stock
Options
As of the effective time, each stock option to purchase shares
of Class A common stock (each such option, a stock
option) that is outstanding and unexercised
immediately prior to the effective time (whether vested or
unvested) will become fully vested and converted into the right
to receive, immediately after the effective time (without
interest), a cash payment in an amount equal to the product of
(x) the total number of the shares of Class A common
stock then issuable upon exercise of such stock option, and
(y) the excess, if any, of (A) the $31.25 per share
merger consideration over (B) the exercise price per share
subject to the stock option, less any applicable withholding
taxes. All such stock options shall automatically cease to
exist, and each holder of a stock option shall cease to have any
rights with respect thereto, except the right to receive the
payments described in this subsection.
Restricted
Stock Awards
As of the effective time, each award of restricted stock (each
such award, a restricted stock award) that is
outstanding and unvested immediately prior to the effective time
will become fully vested and converted into the right to
receive, immediately after the effective time (without
interest), a cash payment in an amount equal to the product of
(x) the total number of shares of the Companys
Class A common stock subject to such restricted stock award
and (y) the $31.25 per share merger consideration, less any
applicable withholding taxes. All such restricted stock awards
shall automatically cease to exist, and each holder of a
restricted stock award shall cease to have any rights with
respect thereto, except the right to receive the payments
described in this subsection.
Employee
Stock Purchase Plan
The Company is required to take actions to ensure that
(i) no new offering period with respect to the
Companys 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, referred to
herein as the ESPP, is commenced on or after
July 1, 2011, (ii) no new participants may join the
offering period in existence under the ESPP on or after the date
of the merger agreement, and (iii) no participant may
increase the amount of his or her salary deferrals
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with respect to any such offering period(s). All outstanding
purchase rights under the ESPP will be automatically exercised,
in accordance with the terms of the ESPP, at the end of the
offering period that begins on or about April 1, 2011, and
the Company will terminate the ESPP with such purchase. To the
extent that the closing occurs prior to the end of the offering
period beginning on or about April 1, 2011, the Company
will establish a new exercise date with respect to the ESPP for
the current offering period thereunder, which will be the
business day immediately prior to the anticipated closing date.
Exchange
and Payment Procedures
Prior to the effective time, Parent will designate a bank or
trust company reasonably acceptable to the Company to act as the
paying agent for the per share merger consideration (which we
refer to as the paying agent). At or prior to
the effective time, Parent will deposit, or will cause to be
deposited, with the paying agent an amount in cash sufficient
for the paying agent to make payment of the aggregate per share
merger consideration to the holders of shares of SRA common
stock. If at any time the cash amount deposited with the paying
agent is insufficient to make the aggregate payments of the per
share merger consideration, Parent will, or will cause the
surviving corporation to, promptly deposit such additional cash
amounts in immediately available funds as is necessary to ensure
that the aggregate cash amount deposited with the paying agent
is maintained at a level sufficient for the paying agent to make
such aggregate payments.
Promptly (but in any event within two business days) after the
effective time, each record holder of shares of common stock
will be sent a letter of transmittal describing how it may
exchange its shares of common stock for the per share merger
consideration.
You should not return your stock certificates with the
enclosed proxy card, and you should not forward your stock
certificates to the paying agent without a letter of
transmittal.
You will not be entitled to receive the per share merger
consideration until you surrender your stock certificate or
certificates along with a duly completed and executed letter of
transmittal to the paying agent. If ownership of your shares is
not registered in the transfer records of the Company, a check
for any cash to be delivered will only be issued if the
certificate is properly endorsed and the applicable letter of
transmittal is accompanied by all documents reasonably required
to evidence and effect transfer and to evidence that any
applicable stock transfer taxes have been paid or are not
applicable.
No interest will be paid or accrued on the cash payable as the
per share merger consideration as provided above. Parent, the
surviving corporation and the paying agent will be entitled to
deduct and withhold any applicable taxes from the per share
merger consideration. Any sum that is withheld will be deemed to
have been paid to the person with regard to whom it is withheld.
From and after the effective time, there will be no transfers on
the stock transfer books of the surviving corporation of shares
of SRA common stock that were outstanding immediately prior to
the effective time. If, after the effective time, any person
presents to the surviving corporation, Parent or the paying
agent any certificates or any transfer instructions relating to
shares canceled in the merger, such person will be given a copy
of the letter of transmittal and told to comply with the
instructions in that letter of transmittal in order to receive
the cash to which such person may be entitled.
Any portion of the cash deposited with the paying agent to make
the payment of the aggregate per share merger consideration that
remains unclaimed by former record holders of common stock for
one year after the effective time will be delivered to the
surviving corporation. Record holders of common stock who have
not complied with the above-described exchange and payment
procedures will thereafter only look to the surviving
corporation for payment of the per share merger consideration.
None of the surviving corporation, Parent, the paying agent or
any other person will be liable to any former record holders of
common stock for any cash delivered to a public official
pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or
similar laws.
If you have lost a stock certificate, or if it has been
stolen or destroyed, then before you will be entitled to receive
the per share merger consideration, you will have to make an
affidavit of the loss, theft or destruction, and if required by
the surviving corporation, post a bond in a customary amount as
indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with
respect to such stock certificate. These
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procedures will be described in the letter of transmittal
that you will receive, which you should read carefully in its
entirety.
Financing
Covenant; Company Cooperation
Parent and Merger Sub will use their reasonable best efforts to
obtain the equity and debt financing for the merger on the terms
and conditions described in the equity commitment letter and the
debt commitment letter (together, the Financing
Letters) and to obtain the equity rollover
contribution by the Volgenau Rollover Trust on the terms of the
equity rollover letter and will not permit any amendment or
modification to be made to the Financing Letters or the equity
rollover letter, or any waiver of any provision or remedy
thereunder, if such amendment, modification or waiver would, or
would reasonably be expected to, (A) reduce the aggregate
amount of the financing contemplated by the Financing Letters
(unless the equity rollover contribution by the Volgenau
Rollover Trust is increased by the corresponding amount) or,
with respect to the equity rollover letter, reduce the amount of
SRA common stock to be contributed (unless the amount of
financing contemplated by the Financing Letters is increased by
the corresponding amount) or (B) impose new or additional
conditions or otherwise expand, amend or modify any of the
conditions to the financing or the equity rollover contribution,
or otherwise expand, amend or modify any other provision of the
Financing Letters or the equity rollover letter, in a manner
that would reasonably be expected to (x) materially delay
or prevent the closing date or (y) make the timely funding
of the financing contemplated by the Financing Letters or the
equity rollover contribution contemplated by the equity rollover
letter (or, in each case, the satisfaction of the conditions
thereto) materially less likely to occur.
Parent and Merger Sub will use their reasonable best efforts to:
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maintain in effect the Financing Letters and the equity rollover
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negotiate and enter into definitive agreements with respect to
the debt commitment letter and any related letters, on the terms
and conditions contained therein;
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satisfy on a timely basis all conditions to funding in the
Financing Letters and the definitive agreements related thereto
and the equity rollover letter and to consummate the financing
contemplated by the Financing Letters and the equity rollover
contribution contemplated by the equity rollover letter at or
prior to the closing, including using reasonable best efforts to
cause the lenders and the other persons committing to fund the
financing or make the equity rollover contribution to fund the
financing and make the equity rollover contribution;
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enforce their respective rights under the Financing Letters and
the equity rollover letter; and
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comply with their respective obligations under the Financing
Letters and the equity rollover letter.
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Parent and Merger Sub have agreed to keep the Company informed
on a reasonably current basis and in reasonable detail with
respect to the status of the debt financing and to give the
Company prompt notice (i) of any breach or default (or any
circumstance that, with or without notice, lapse of time or
both, could reasonably be expected to give rise to any breach or
default) by any party to the Financing Letters, the equity
rollover letter or any definitive agreements related thereto,
(ii) of the receipt of any written notice or other written
communication from a financing source with respect to any
breach, default, termination or repudiation by, or material
dispute or disagreement between or among, any party to the
Financing Letters, the equity rollover letter or any definitive
agreements related thereto or (iii) if at any time for any
reason, Parent and Merger Sub believe in good faith that it will
not be able to obtain all or any portion of the financing or the
equity rollover contribution on the terms and conditions, in the
manner or from the sources contemplated by the Financing
Letters, or the definitive agreements related thereto, or the
equity rollover letter. Subject to limited exceptions, if any
portion of the debt financing becomes unavailable on the terms
and conditions contemplated in the debt commitment letter,
Parent will use its reasonable best efforts to arrange and
obtain alternative financing on terms and conditions not less
favorable in the aggregate to Parent and Merger Sub than those
contained in the debt commitment letter and in an amount at
least equal to the debt financing or such unavailable portion
thereof.
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The obtaining of the financing contemplated by the Financing
Letters and the equity rollover contribution contemplated by the
equity rollover letter, or any alternative financing, is not a
condition to the consummation of the merger. Neither Parent nor
Merger Sub will be required to (i) bring any enforcement
action against any source of the equity financing to enforce its
respective rights under the equity commitment letter or against
the Volgenau Rollover Trust to enforce its rights under the
equity rollover letter except that Parent shall seek to enforce,
including by bringing suit for specific performance, the equity
commitment letter and the equity rollover letter if and only if
the Company seeks and is granted a decree of specific
performance of the obligation to consummate the merger after all
conditions to the granting thereof as set forth in the merger
agreement have been satisfied, (ii) seek the equity
financing or the equity rollover contribution from any source
other than those counterparty to, or in any amount in excess of
that contemplated by, the equity commitment letter and the
equity rollover letter, as applicable, or (iii) pay any
fees in excess of those contemplated by the Financing Letters
(whether to secure waiver of any conditions contained therein or
otherwise).
The Company, subject to certain limitations, will use its
reasonable best efforts to, and will cause its subsidiaries to
use their reasonable best efforts to, provide to Parent and
Merger Sub, and to cause its representatives to provide, all
cooperation reasonably requested by Parent to assist Parent in
causing the conditions in the debt commitment letter to be
satisfied or as is necessary or reasonably requested by Parent
in connection with the arrangement of the debt financing or any
permitted alternative financing, including:
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participating in a customary and reasonable number of meetings,
presentations, road shows, due diligence sessions, drafting
sessions and sessions with rating agencies;
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providing customary authorization letters to the debt financing
sources;
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assisting with the preparation of materials for rating agency
presentations, offering documents, bank information memoranda
and similar documents required in connection with the debt
financing;
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executing and delivering customary pledge and security documents
and customary closing certificates and documents as may be
reasonably requested by Parent or the debt financing sources
(including using reasonable best efforts to obtain consents of
accountants for use of their reports in any materials relating
to the debt financing and accountants comfort letters, as
reasonably requested by Parent) and otherwise reasonably
facilitating the pledging of collateral, and the granting of
security interests;
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furnishing the required information;
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cooperating with Parent and Parents efforts to obtain
customary and reasonable corporate and facilities ratings,
consents, landlord waivers and estoppels, non-disturbance
agreements, non-invasive environmental assessments, legal
opinions, surveys and title insurance (including providing
reasonable access to Parent and its representatives to all owned
or leased real property) as reasonably requested by Parent;
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executing, delivering and entering into immediately prior to the
effective time one or more securities purchase agreements,
credit agreements, indentures, notes and guarantees on terms
satisfactory to Parent in connection with the debt financing;
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reasonably facilitating the pledging or the reaffirmation of the
pledge of collateral (including obtaining and delivering of
pay-off letters and other cooperation in connection with the
repayment or other retirement of existing indebtedness and the
release and termination of any and all related liens) on or
prior to the closing date;
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delivering notices of prepayment within the time periods
required by the relevant agreements governing indebtedness and
obtaining customary payoff letters, lien terminations and
instruments of discharge to be delivered at the closing, and
giving any other necessary notices, to allow for the payoff,
discharge and termination in full on the closing, of all
indebtedness;
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taking all corporate and other actions, subject to the
occurrence of the closing, reasonably requested by Parent to
(A) permit the consummation of the debt financing,
(B) the distribution or payment of the proceeds of the debt
financing, if any, obtained by any subsidiary of the Company to
the surviving corporation, and (C) cause the direct
borrowing or incurrence of all of the proceeds of the debt
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financing, including any high yield debt financing, by the
surviving corporation or any subsidiary of the Company at or
immediately following the effective time; and
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furnishing Parent and its financing sources promptly with all
documentation and other information required by regulatory
authorities under applicable know your customer and
anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the
PATRIOT Act.
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Parent shall promptly, upon request by the Company, reimburse
the Company for all documented reasonable
out-of-pocket
costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees)
incurred by the Company or any of its affiliates in connection
with such cooperation and shall indemnify and hold harmless the
Company, its affiliates and their respective representatives
from and against any and all losses, damages, claims, costs or
expenses suffered or incurred by any of them in connection with
their cooperation with the arrangement of the debt financing or
the provision of any information used in connection therewith,
except with respect to any information provided in writing
specifically for such use by the Company or any of its
affiliates.
Representations
and Warranties
The merger agreement contains representations and warranties
made by the Company, Parent and Merger Sub to each other as of
specific dates. The statements embodied in those representations
and warranties were made for purposes of the merger agreement
and are subject to qualifications and limitations agreed by the
parties in connection with negotiating the terms of the merger
agreement (including the disclosure schedules delivered by the
parties in connection therewith). In addition, some of those
representations and warranties were made as of a specific date,
may be subject to a contractual standard of materiality
different from that generally applicable to stockholders or may
have been used for the purpose of allocating risk between the
parties to the merger agreement rather than establishing matters
as facts. The representations and warranties made by the Company
to Parent and Merger Sub include representations and warranties
relating to, among other things:
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due organization, existence, good standing and authority to
carry on the Companys businesses;
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the Companys capitalization, the absence of preemptive or
other similar rights or any debt securities that give its
holders the right to vote with the Companys stockholders
and the absence of encumbrances on the Companys ownership
of the equity interests of its subsidiaries;
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the Companys corporate power and authority to execute and
deliver, to perform its obligations under and to consummate the
transactions under the merger agreement, and the enforceability
of the merger agreement against the Company;
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the declaration of advisability of the merger agreement and the
merger by the special committee and by the Board, and the
approval of the merger agreement and the merger by the Board;
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the absence of violations of, or conflicts with, the governing
documents of the Company and its subsidiaries, applicable law
and certain agreements as a result of the Company entering into
and performing under the merger agreement and consummating the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement;
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the required vote of the Companys stockholders to adopt
the merger agreement;
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governmental consents and approvals;
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the Companys SEC filings since July 1, 2009 and the
financial statements included therein;
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compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the listing
and corporate governance rules and regulations of the NYSE;
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the Companys disclosure controls and procedures and
internal controls over financial reporting;
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the absence of certain undisclosed liabilities since
December 31, 2010;
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the absence of a Company material adverse effect (as
defined below) and the absence of certain other changes or
events since June 30, 2010;
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the conduct of business in accordance with the ordinary course
consistent with past practice since June 30, 2010;
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the absence of legal proceedings and governmental orders against
the Company or its subsidiaries;
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employee benefits plans;
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compliance with applicable laws, licenses and permits;
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environmental matters;
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tax matters;
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intellectual property;
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real property;
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material contracts and the absence of any default under, or
termination of, any material contract;
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labor relations and employment matters;
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insurance policies;
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the receipt of an opinion from the special committees
financial advisor;
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the absence of any undisclosed brokers or finders
fees;
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government contracts;
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export controls;
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affiliate transactions; and
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acknowledgment as to absence of any other representations and
warranties.
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Many of the Companys representations and warranties are
qualified as to, among other things, materiality or
Company Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of the
merger agreement, a Company Material Adverse
Effect means any fact, circumstance, change, event,
development, occurrence or effect that (i) has, or would
reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the
aggregate, a material adverse effect on the financial condition,
business, properties, assets or results of operations of the
Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole or (ii) would
reasonably be expected to prevent or materially impair or delay
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement; provided that none of the following, and no effect
arising out of or resulting from the following, shall constitute
or be taken into account in determining whether a Company
Material Adverse Effect has occurred or may, would or could
occur:
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any facts, circumstances, changes, events, occurrences or
effects generally affecting (A) the principal industries in
which the Company and its subsidiaries operate or (B) the
economy, credit or financial or capital markets in the United
States or elsewhere in the world, including changes in interest
or exchange rates (in each case to the extent such changes,
events, occurrences or effects do not have a disproportionate
adverse effect on the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a
whole, in relation to other persons operating in the principal
industries in which the Company and its subsidiaries
operate); or
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any facts, circumstances, changes, events, occurrences or
effects, arising out of, resulting from or attributable to:
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changes in law, in applicable regulations of any governmental
entity, in generally accepted accounting principles or in
accounting standards (or authoritative interpretation or
enforcement thereof), to the extent such changes, events,
occurrences or effects do not have a disproportionate adverse
effect on
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the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in relation
to other persons operating in the principal industries in which
the Company and its subsidiaries operate,
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other than for purposes of certain representations and
warranties and the closing condition relating thereto, the
public announcement of the merger agreement or the consummation
of the merger or the other transactions contemplated by the
merger agreement, including the impact thereof on relationships,
contractual or otherwise, with customers, suppliers,
distributors, partners, employees or regulators, or any
litigation relating to the merger agreement, the merger or the
other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement,
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acts of war (whether or not declared), sabotage or terrorism, or
any escalation or worsening of any such acts of war (whether or
not declared), sabotage or terrorism, to the extent such
changes, events, occurrences or effects do not have a
disproportionate adverse effect on the Company and its
subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in relation to other persons
operating in the principal industries in which the Company and
its subsidiaries operate,
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pandemics, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados or other natural
disasters, to the extent such changes, events, occurrences or
effects do not have a disproportionate adverse effect on the
Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in relation to
other persons operating in the principal industries in which the
Company and its subsidiaries operate,
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any action taken by the Company or its subsidiaries that is
required by the merger agreement or taken at Parents
written request,
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any change or announcement of a potential change in the
Companys credit ratings,
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any decline in the market price, or change in trading volume, of
any capital stock of the Company, or
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any failure to meet any internal or public projections,
forecasts or estimates of revenue, earnings, cash flow or cash
position;
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provided that, in certain of the foregoing cases, the underlying
cause of any decline, change or failure referred to above may be
taken into account in determining whether a Company
Material Adverse Effect has occurred.
The representations and warranties made by Parent and Merger Sub
to the Company include representations and warranties relating
to, among other things:
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their due organization, existence and good standing;
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their corporate power and authority to execute and deliver, to
perform their obligations under and to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and the
enforceability of the merger agreement against them;
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the absence of violations of, or conflicts with, their governing
documents, applicable law and certain agreements as a result of
entering into and performing under the merger agreement and
consummating the transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement;
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governmental consents and approvals;
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the absence of legal proceedings against Parent and Merger Sub;
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delivery of true, complete and correct copies of the equity
commitment letter, the debt commitment letter, and the equity
rollover letter and the absence of any amendments or
modifications thereto;
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the absence of any side letters or other agreements to which
Parent or its affiliates are a party relating to the equity or
debt financing or the equity rollover contribution;
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sufficiency of funds in the financing contemplated by the equity
commitment letter, the debt commitment letter and the equity
rollover letter, subject to certain exceptions;
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the absence of any reason to believe that Parent will be unable
to timely satisfy any conditions to the equity or debt financing
contained in the Financing Letters to be satisfied by Parent;
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validity and enforceability of the equity commitment letter, the
debt commitment letter, and the equity rollover letter, the lack
of any default thereunder and the absence of contingencies
related to the funding of the financing and the equity rollover
contribution, in each case other than as set forth therein;
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the execution and the validity and enforceability of a limited
guarantee by the Providence Funds of certain obligations of
Parent and the lack of any default thereunder;
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capitalization of Merger Sub, Parent ownership of Merger Sub and
the operations of Merger Sub;
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solvency of the surviving corporation immediately following
consummation of the merger;
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the absence of certain agreements or compensation or equity
arrangements;
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the absence of any undisclosed brokers or finders
fees; and
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acknowledgement as to the absence of any other representations
and warranties, including with respect to any estimates,
forecasts, projections, forward-looking statements or business
plans provided by the Company.
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Many of the Parents and Merger Subs representations
and warranties are qualified as to, among other things
materiality or Parent Material Adverse
Effect. For purposes of the merger agreement,
Parent Material Adverse Effect means any
fact, circumstance, change, event or occurrence that would
prevent or materially delay the performance by Parent or Merger
Sub of its obligations under the merger agreement or the
consummation by Parent and Merger Sub of the transactions
contemplated thereby on a timely basis.
The representations and warranties in the merger agreement of
each of the Company, Parent and Merger Sub will terminate upon
the consummation of the merger or the termination of the merger
agreement pursuant to its terms.
Conduct
of Our Business Pending the Merger
Under the merger agreement, the Company has agreed that, subject
to certain exceptions in the merger agreement and disclosure
schedules delivered by the Company in connection with the merger
agreement, between the date of the merger agreement and the
effective time, unless Parent gives its prior written consent
(which cannot be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned)
or as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company and its
subsidiaries will cause their businesses to be conducted in the
ordinary course and, to the extent consistent therewith, the
Company and its subsidiaries will use their reasonable best
efforts to preserve their business organizations intact and
maintain existing relations and goodwill with governmental
entities, customers, suppliers, and other entities with whom
they have material business relationships.
Subject to certain exceptions set forth in the merger agreement
and disclosure schedules the Company delivered in connection
with the merger agreement, unless Parent consents in writing
(which consent cannot be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
conditioned) or as otherwise required by applicable law, the
Company and its subsidiaries are not permitted to, among other
things:
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make changes to the organizational documents of the Company or
its subsidiaries;
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merge or consolidate the Company or any of its subsidiaries with
any other person;
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make any acquisition (whether by merger, consolidation, or
acquisition of stock or assets) of any interest in any person or
any division or assets thereof other than (A) acquisitions
in the ordinary course of business with a value or purchase
price in the aggregate not in excess of $2.0 million in any
transaction or series of related transactions, or
(B) acquisitions pursuant to contracts in effect as of the
date of the merger agreement;
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issue, sell, pledge, grant, transfer, encumber or otherwise
dispose of any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of
its subsidiaries, or securities convertible into or exchangeable
for, or options, warrants, calls, commitments or rights of any
kind to acquire, any shares of capital stock of the Company or
any of its subsidiaries (other than (A) the issuance of
shares of Class A common stock upon the settlement of stock
options or restricted stock awards, (B) in satisfaction of
obligations pursuant to contracts or plans existing as of the
date of the merger agreement, (C) by a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company to the Company or another wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, (D) the issuance of equity
awards as otherwise permitted by the merger agreement or
(E) the issuance of shares of Class A common stock
pursuant to the terms of a permitted ESPP offering);
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make any loans, advances (other than pursuant to government
contracts in the ordinary course of business) or capital
contributions to or investments in any person (other than the
Company or any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company) in excess of $2.0 million in the aggregate;
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declare, set aside, establish a record date for, make or pay any
dividend or other distribution (whether payable in cash, stock,
property or otherwise) with respect to any of its capital stock
(except dividends paid by any direct or indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary to the Company or to any other direct or indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary);
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reclassify, split, combine, subdivide or redeem, purchase or
otherwise acquire, directly or indirectly, any of its capital
stock or securities convertible or exchangeable into or
exercisable for any shares of its capital stock (other than the
acquisition of any shares of Class A common stock tendered
by current or former employees or directors in order to pay
taxes in connection with the settlement of stock options or
restricted stock awards and other than in connection with a
customary cashless exercise of stock options);
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incur or enter into any agreement to incur any indebtedness for
borrowed money or issue or sell any debt securities or warrants
or rights to acquire any debt securities of the Company or any
of its subsidiaries or assume, guarantee or endorse, or
otherwise become responsible for, the obligations of any person
(other than the Company or any direct or indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company) for borrowed money, except to fund
operations in the event the U.S. Congress allows for a
lapse in federal agencies authority to appropriate funds
or curtails funding for nonessential activities in certain
federal agencies or departments under the Companys
existing revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount not to
exceed the maximum amount authorized under that agreement at any
time to be outstanding;
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except in the ordinary course of business or for expenditures
related to operational emergencies, make or authorize any
capital expenditure in excess of $2.0 million in the
aggregate;
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settle or compromise any litigation, claim or other proceeding
against the Company or any of its subsidiaries other than
settlements or compromises where the amounts paid by the Company
or any of its subsidiaries in settlement or compromise do not
exceed $2.0 million, in the aggregate (provided that the
Company or any of its subsidiaries will not be permitted to
settle any litigation, claim or other proceeding that would
impose material restrictions or changes on the business or
operations of the Company or any of its subsidiaries);
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transfer, sell, lease, license, mortgage, pledge, surrender,
abandon or allow to lapse or expire or otherwise dispose of, or
grant any lien other than any permitted lien on, any material
amount of assets, rights (including intellectual property),
properties, product lines or businesses of the Company or its
subsidiaries, other than (A) in the ordinary course of
business, (B) pursuant to contracts existing as of the date
of the merger agreement or (C) transactions solely among
the Company
and/or its
wholly-owned subsidiaries;
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except to satisfy contractual obligations pursuant to contracts,
or as required under plans existing as of the date of the merger
agreement, the Company shall not, and shall not permit any of
its subsidiaries to, (A) grant, pay or commit to grant or
pay any material severance or termination pay, (B) enter
into any employee benefit plan or arrangement with any director
or executive officer of the Company,
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(C) adopt any new employee benefit plan or arrangement or
amend, modify or terminate any existing plan or ERISA plan in a
manner that materially increases the cost associated with such
plan or ERISA plan, (D) make any new equity awards to any
current or former director, executive officer, employee or
consultant of the Company or any of its subsidiaries,
(E) otherwise increase or commit to increase any
compensation or employee benefits payable to any director,
officer or employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or
(F) fund or in any way secure any payments or benefits
under any employee benefit plan;
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adopt or enter into a plan or agreement of complete or partial
liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation or other
reorganization of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (other
than the merger);
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(A) modify, amend or terminate any material contract other
than (1) in the ordinary course of business consistent with
past practice or (2) modifications or amendments which are
immaterial, or (B) enter into any new contract or agreement
that, if entered into prior to the date of the merger agreement,
would have been characterized as a material contract, other than
in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
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except as may be required by a change in GAAP or applicable law,
make any material change in its financial accounting principles,
policies, or practices;
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(A) make any tax election or take any position on a tax
return filed on or after the date of the merger agreement or
adopt any method therein that is inconsistent with elections
made, positions taken or methods used in preparing or filing
similar returns in prior periods unless such position, election
or method is pursuant to applicable law or the Code,
(B) enter into any settlement or compromise of any tax
liability, (C) file any amended tax return that would
result in a change in tax liability, taxable income or loss,
(D) change any annual tax accounting period, (E) enter
into any closing agreement relating to any tax liability, or
(F) give or request any waiver of a statute of limitation
with respect to any tax return, other than any such election,
settlement, amended tax return or other foregoing action if all
such actions, in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected
to result in a cost to the Company and its subsidiaries in
excess of $500,000; or
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agree, authorize or commit to do any of the foregoing.
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Solicitation
of Acquisition Proposals
Until 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on April 30,
2011, the Company was permitted to:
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initiate, solicit and encourage any inquiry or the making of
acquisition proposals, including by providing access to
non-public information pursuant to acceptable confidentiality
agreements; and
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engage in, enter into, continue or otherwise participate in any
discussions or negotiations with any person with respect to any
acquisition proposal, or otherwise cooperate with or assist or
participate in or facilitate any such inquiries, proposals,
discussions or negotiations or any effort or attempt to make any
acquisition proposals.
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From and after 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on
April 30, 2011, the Company was required to immediately
cease and terminate all discussions or negotiations with any
persons that may be ongoing with respect to any acquisition
proposals, except that the Company was permitted to continue or
engage in the aforementioned activities with third parties that
contacted the Company and made an alternative acquisition
proposal prior to April 30, 2011 that the Board determined
constituted or could reasonably be expected to lead to a
superior proposal (each, an excluded party).
Except as expressly permitted under the merger agreement or as
may relate to an excluded party, from and after 12:01 a.m.,
New York City time, on April 30, 2011 and until the
effective time or, if earlier, the termination of the merger
agreement, the Company and its subsidiaries may not, and the
Company shall instruct and use reasonable best efforts to cause
its representatives not to:
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initiate, solicit or knowingly encourage any inquiry or the
making of any acquisition proposals;
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engage in, enter into, continue or otherwise participate in
discussions or negotiations with any person with respect to, or
provide any non-public information or data relating to, any
acquisition proposal;
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enter into any acquisition agreement, merger agreement or
similar definitive agreement, or any letter of intent,
memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle, or any
other agreement relating to an acquisition proposal;
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grant any waiver, amendment or release under any standstill or
confidentiality agreement or any takeover statute, or
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otherwise knowingly facilitate any such inquiries, proposals,
discussions or negotiations or any effort or attempt by any
person to make an acquisition proposal.
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At any time from and after 12:01 a.m., New York City time,
on April 30, 2011 and prior to the time the Companys
stockholders approve the adoption of the merger agreement, if
the Company receives an unsolicited, bona fide written
acquisition proposal from any person, the Company and its
representatives may provide information (including non-public
information and data) regarding, and afford access to, the
business, properties, assets, books, records and personnel of,
the Company and its subsidiaries in response to a request
therefor by such person pursuant to an acceptable
confidentiality agreement and engage in, enter into, continue or
otherwise participate in any discussions or negotiations with
such person with respect to such acquisition proposal, if:
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the Board determines in good faith (after consultation with
outside legal counsel) that (A) failure to take such action
would reasonably be expected to be inconsistent with the
directors fiduciary duties to stockholders under
applicable law and (B) based on the information then
available and after consultation with its financial advisor and
outside legal counsel, that such acquisition proposal either
constitutes a superior proposal or would reasonably be expected
to result in a superior proposal; and
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the Company gives written notice to Parent of any such
determination by the Board.
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Except as permitted by the terms of the merger agreement
described below, the Company has agreed in the merger agreement
that the Board will not (i) change, withhold, withdraw,
qualify or modify (or publicly propose or resolve to withhold,
withdraw, qualify or modify), in a manner adverse to Parent, the
Boards recommendation that our stockholders adopt the
merger agreement at the special meeting (the Board
Recommendation) or fail to include the Board
Recommendation in the proxy statement (any of the foregoing, a
Change in Recommendation),
(ii) authorize, adopt, approve, recommend or declare
advisable, or propose to authorize, adopt, approve, recommend or
declare advisable (publicly or otherwise), an acquisition
proposal, or (iii) cause or permit the Company to enter
into any alternative acquisition agreement or other such
definitive documentation.
Prior to the time the Companys stockholders adopt the
merger agreement, the Board may (x) if an event, fact,
development or occurrence that affects the business, assets or
operations of the Company that was unknown to the Board as of
the date of the merger agreement becomes known to the Board (an
Intervening Event), effect a Change of
Recommendation, or (y) if the Company receives a written
acquisition proposal that the Board determines in good faith
(after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal
counsel) constitutes a superior proposal, approve, recommend or
declare advisable, and authorize the Company to enter into an
alternative acquisition agreement with respect to, such superior
proposal and terminate the merger agreement pursuant to the
applicable provisions thereof. However, prior to taking such
action, the Company must comply with the following in the case
of either of clause (x) or (y) above:
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the Board determines in good faith, after consultation with
outside legal counsel, that failure to do so would reasonably be
expected to be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties to
stockholders under applicable law and the Company shall have
complied with all of its obligations under the merger agreement
relating to acquisition proposals;
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the Company provides prior written notice to Parent, at least
four business days in advance, that it intends to effect a
Change of Recommendation or terminate the merger agreement in
accordance with the applicable provisions thereof, which notice
shall specify the basis for the Change of
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Recommendation or termination and, in the case of a superior
proposal, the identity of the party making such superior
proposal and the material terms thereof and include copies of
all relevant documents relating to such superior proposal;
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after providing such notice and prior to effecting a Change of
Recommendation or terminating the merger agreement, the Company
has negotiated, and has caused its representatives to negotiate,
with Parent and Merger Sub in good faith during such four
business day period (to the extent Parent desires to negotiate)
to make applicable adjustments in the terms and conditions of
the merger agreement as would permit the Board not to effect a
Change of Recommendation or terminate the merger agreement as a
result of the superior proposal; and
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following the end of such four business day period, the Board
must have considered in good faith any proposed revisions to the
merger agreement offered in writing by Parent and must have
determined that the superior proposal would still constitute a
superior proposal if such revisions were given effect (provided,
that in the event of any material revisions to the acquisition
proposal that the Board has determined to be a superior
proposal, the Company will be required to deliver a new written
notice to Parent in respect of such modified acquisition
proposal and to again comply with the foregoing requirements
with respect to the new written notice, except that the
applicable time periods for these purposes will be reduced to
two business days from the four business day period otherwise
contemplated) or that such revisions would not affect the
Boards determination of the need for a Change of
Recommendation in response to the Intervening Event.
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Nothing in the provisions of the merger agreement relating to
acquisition proposals prevents the Company from
(i) complying with its disclosure obligations under
applicable law with respect to an acquisition proposal,
including taking and disclosing to its stockholders a position
contemplated by
Rule 14d-9
or
Rule 14e-2(a)
under the Exchange Act or any similar communication or
(ii) making any stop-look-and-listen
communication to the stockholders of the Company pursuant to
Rule 14d-9(f)
under the Exchange Act or any similar communication; provided
that any such disclosure (other than a
stop-look-and-listen communication or similar
communication of the type contemplated by
Rule 14d-9(f)
under the Exchange Act) shall be deemed a Change of
Recommendation unless the Board expressly reaffirms the Board
Recommendation within four business days following Parents
request to do so.
In this proxy statement, we refer to (i) any proposal or
offer with respect to a merger, joint venture, partnership,
consolidation, dissolution, liquidation, tender offer,
recapitalization, reorganization, share exchange, business
combination or similar transaction involving more than 20% of
the total voting power of the capital stock, or more than 20% of
the consolidated assets, of the Company or (ii) any other
proposal or offer which, if consummated, would result in a
direct or indirect acquisition of more than 20% of the total
voting power of the capital stock, or more than 20% of the
consolidated assets, of the Company, in each case other than the
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, as an
acquisition proposal.
In this proxy statement, we refer to any bona fide written
acquisition proposal (with the percentages set forth in the
definition of such term changed from 20% to 50%) that is not
solicited or received in violation of the Companys
contractual obligations under the merger agreement and that the
Board has determined in its good faith judgment, after
consultation with outside legal counsel and its financial
advisor, is (i) reasonably likely to be consummated in
accordance with its terms, and (ii) if consummated, would
be more favorable to the Companys stockholders (excluding
the Volgenau Filing Persons) than the merger and the other
transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, taking into
account at the Boards discretion and without limitation,
(a) all financial considerations, (b) the identity of
the person making such acquisition proposal, (c) the
anticipated timing, conditions and prospects for completion of
such acquisition proposal, (d) the other terms and
conditions of such acquisition proposal and the implications
thereof on the Company, including all relevant legal, regulatory
and financial aspects of such acquisition proposal and the
Person making the proposal, and (e) any other aspects of
such acquisition proposal deemed relevant by the Board, as a
superior proposal.
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Stockholders
Meeting
Unless the merger agreement is terminated, the Company is
required to take all reasonable action necessary to convene a
meeting of its stockholders within 35 days after the
mailing of this proxy statement for the purpose of obtaining the
stockholder approval required by the merger agreement. The
Company may adjourn or postpone the stockholders meeting
(i) with the consent of Parent; (ii) to allow
reasonable additional time for the filing and mailing of any
supplemental or amended disclosure that the Company has
determined in good faith is necessary under applicable law and
for such disclosure to be disseminated and reviewed by the
stockholders prior to the stockholders meeting or (iii) if
as of the time for which the stockholders meeting is originally
scheduled there are insufficient shares of common stock
represented (either in person or by proxy) to constitute a
quorum necessary to conduct the business of the stockholders
meeting. Subject to the provisions of the merger agreement
discussed above under THE MERGER AGREEMENT
Solicitation of Acquisition Proposals, the Board will
recommend adoption of the merger agreement by the stockholders
and will take all reasonable lawful action to obtain the
stockholder approval required by the merger agreement.
Filings;
Other Actions; Notification
The Company, Parent and Merger Sub will use their respective
reasonable best efforts to take all actions and do all things
necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective
the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement (together, such transactions are referred to herein as
the transactions), including preparing and
filing promptly and fully all documentation to effect all
necessary filings, notices and other documents.
The Company
and/or
Parent have agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to:
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use its reasonable best efforts to make all registrations,
filings, notifications and submissions (i) that are
required to be submitted to the Defense Security Service of the
United States Department of Defense or any other United States
Cognizant Security Agency in respect of the transactions in
accordance with
Paragraph 2-302(b)
of the NISPOM; and (ii) that are required to be submitted
to the United Stated Department of State Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls in respect of the transactions in accordance with
the ITAR;
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to make an appropriate filing of a Notification and Report Form
pursuant to the HSR Act with respect to the transactions as
promptly as practicable and each party will use its reasonable
best efforts to take or cause to be taken all actions necessary,
including to comply promptly and fully with any requests for
information from regulatory governmental entities, to obtain any
clearance, waiver, approval or authorization, or expiration or
termination of the applicable waiting periods relating to the
HSR Act or other applicable regulatory law that is necessary to
enable the parties to consummate the transactions;
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(i) furnish the other party with such necessary information
and reasonable assistance as such other party and its affiliates
may reasonably request in connection with their preparation of
necessary filings, registrations or submissions of information
to any governmental authority in connection with the
transactions, including any filings necessary or appropriate
under the provisions of any regulatory law, (ii) to the
extent practicable, promptly notify the other party of any
material communication received by such party from the Federal
Trade Commission, the Antitrust Division of the Department of
Justice or any other governmental authority, (iii) to the
extent reasonably practicable, consult with the other party with
respect to information relating to the other parties and their
respective subsidiaries that appears in any filing made with any
third party
and/or any
governmental authority and (iv) unless required by
applicable law, not agree to participate in any meeting with any
governmental authority in respect of any filings, investigation
or other inquiry with respect to the merger agreement and the
transactions unless it consults with the other party in advance
and, to the extent permitted by such governmental authority,
give the other party the opportunity to attend and participate
thereat, in each case to the extent practicable;
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to cooperate and provide such reasonable assistance as may be
reasonably required in the event that any governmental authority
requires a novation of any government contract and to the extent
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government contract or government bid requires notification to a
governmental authority with respect to the execution of the
merger agreement or the consummation of the merger and the
transactions, the Company will use its reasonable best efforts
to make all such notifications as promptly as
practicable; and
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give each other the opportunity to participate in the defense,
settlement or prosecution of any litigation relating to the
transactions; provided that (i) neither the Company nor any
of its subsidiaries or representatives will compromise, settle,
come to an arrangement regarding or agree to compromise, settle
or come to an arrangement regarding any such litigation or
consent to the same unless Parent has consented in writing and
(ii) after receipt of the approval of the Companys
stockholders, the Company will, if requested by Parent, use its
reasonable best efforts to settle any unresolved litigation
relating to the transactions in accordance with Parents
direction, provided that any such settlement shall be
conditioned on the consummation of the merger.
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In order to ensure that no governmental authority enters any
order, decision, judgment, decree, ruling, injunction
(preliminary or permanent), or establishes any law, rule,
regulation or other action preliminarily or permanently
restraining, enjoining or prohibiting the consummation of the
merger, or to ensure that no governmental authority with the
authority to clear, authorize or otherwise approve the
consummation of the merger, fails to do so by October 14,
2011, Parent and Merger Sub have agreed to take any and all
action necessary, including:
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selling or otherwise disposing of, or holding separate and
agreeing to sell or otherwise dispose of, assets, categories of
assets or businesses of the Company or its subsidiaries;
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terminating existing relationships, contractual rights or
obligations of the Company or its subsidiaries;
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terminating any venture or other arrangement;
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creating any relationship, contractual rights or obligations of
the Company or its subsidiaries; or
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effectuating any other change or restructuring of the Company or
its subsidiaries;
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and, in each case, to enter into agreements or stipulate to the
entry of an order or decree or file appropriate applications
with any governmental entity in connection with any of the
foregoing, and by consenting to such action by the Company,
provided, in each case, that any such action shall be
conditioned upon consummation of the merger (each of the
foregoing actions, a divestiture action). In
the event that any action is threatened or instituted
challenging the merger as violative of any pre-merger
notification requirement or other regulatory law, Parent will
take all action necessary, including any divestiture action, to
avoid or resolve such action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in
no event will Parent or Merger Sub be required to take any
action, including any divestiture action, that would reasonably
be expected to result in a material adverse effect on the
financial condition, business, properties, assets or results of
operations of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a
whole. If any divestiture action agreed to by Parent requires
action by or with respect to the Company or its subsidiaries or
its or their respective businesses or assets, and such action
would constitute a breach of the merger agreement, Parent has
agreed to consent to the taking of any such action by the
Company or any of its subsidiaries, and any such action may, at
the discretion of the Company, be conditioned upon the
consummation of the merger.
The Company has also agreed, if applicable, to cooperate with
and provide reasonable assistance to Parent in Parents
efforts to obtain from the Defense Security Service approval to
operate the business of the Company from and after the closing
pursuant to a foreign ownership, control or influence mitigation
arrangement in accordance with the NISPOM.
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Employee
Benefit Matters
Parent has agreed that it will, and will cause the surviving
corporation after the completion of the merger to:
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for a period of not less than one year following the closing
date, provide each employee of the Company or one of its
subsidiaries, while employed by the surviving corporation or one
of its subsidiaries, with compensation and benefits that are no
less favorable in the aggregate to the compensation and benefits
provided to such employee as of March 31, 2011 (other than
(i) equity compensation, (ii) any compensation or
benefits triggered in whole or in part by the consummation of
the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement and (iii) cash incentives in respect of the
surviving corporations fiscal year beginning on
July 1, 2012) (provided that nothing above will prohibit
the surviving corporation from terminating the employment of any
Company employee);
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cause any benefit plan in which the Companys employees or
the employees of its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in
following the effective time to credit all years of service by
such employees for purposes of vesting, eligibility to
participate and level of benefits to the extent such years of
service were credited under one of the Companys comparable
employee benefit plans, subject to certain exceptions;
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cause any employee benefit plan in which the Companys
employees or the employees of its subsidiaries are eligible to
participate in following the effective time to (i) waive
any waiting period requirements and (ii) waive any
pre-existing condition limitations or any eligibility
requirements, in each case to the same extent waived under
comparable benefit plans prior to the commencement of coverage
of such new plans; and
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cause any eligible expenses paid by the Companys employees
with respect to benefit plans in effect immediately prior to the
effective time for purposes of satisfying any deductible,
co-insurance or maximum
out-of-pocket
limitations, to be taken into account with respect to plans
provided by Parent or the surviving corporation following the
effective time as if such amounts were paid in accordance with
the benefit plans provided by Parent or the surviving
corporation following the effective time.
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Conditions
to the Merger
The respective obligations of the Company, Parent and Merger Sub
to consummate the merger are subject to the satisfaction or
written waiver on or prior to the date of closing of the
following mutual conditions:
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the merger agreement must have been duly adopted by the
affirmative vote of (i) the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of SRA common stock entitled to vote on such
matter and (ii) the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of Class A common stock entitled to vote
on such matter (excluding all such shares beneficially owned,
whether directly or indirectly, by Dr. Volgenau), in each
case outstanding and entitled to vote at the special meeting
(which condition may not be waived by any party);
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the waiting period (and any extension thereof) applicable to the
merger under the HSR Act shall have been terminated or shall
have expired; and
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no law, injunction, judgment or ruling enacted, promulgated,
issued, entered or enforced by any governmental authority shall
be in effect enjoining, restraining or prohibiting consummation
of the merger or making the consummation of the merger illegal.
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The obligations of Parent and Merger Sub to effect the merger
are further subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Parent at
or prior to the effective time of the following additional
conditions:
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the representations and warranties of the Company set forth in
the merger agreement regarding: (i) the Companys
capitalization must be true and correct in all material respects
as of the date of the merger agreement and as of the closing as
if made at such time, (ii) the Companys organization,
standing and
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power, the Companys corporate authority and approval to
enter into the merger agreement, the absence of any Company
Material Adverse Effect since June 30, 2010, and the
absence of any undisclosed brokers or finders fees
must be true and correct as of the date of the merger agreement
and as of the closing as if made at such time, and
(iii) the other representations and warranties of the
Company (other than those set forth in (i) and
(ii) above) must be true and correct as of the date of the
merger agreement and as of the closing as if made at such time
without giving effect to the words materially or
material or to any qualifications based on such
terms or based on the defined term Company Material
Adverse Effect, except, in the case of this
clause (iii) where the failure of such representations and
warranties to be true and correct, in the aggregate, does not
constitute a Company Material Adverse Effect; provided that
representations and warranties made as of a specific date
(whether referred to in clause (i), (ii) or
(iii) above) shall be required to be so true and correct
(subject to such qualifications) as of such date only, and
Parent shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of the
Company by an executive officer of the Company to such effect;
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the Company has performed in all material respects all
obligations required to be performed by the Company under the
merger agreement at or prior to the effective time, and Parent
shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of the
Company by an executive officer of the Company to such effect
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the Company shall have delivered to Parent a properly completed
and executed certificate to the effect that the Common Stock is
not a U.S. real property interest (such certificate in the
form required by Treasury
Regulation Sections 1.897-2(h)
and 1.1445-2(c)(3)); and
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since the date of the merger agreement, there shall not have
occurred Company Material Adverse Effect.
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The Companys obligation to effect the merger is subject to
the satisfaction or waiver by the Company at or prior to the
effective time of the following additional conditions:
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each of the representations and warranties of Parent and Merger
Sub set forth in the merger agreement must be true and correct
as of the date of the merger agreement and as of the closing as
if made at such time (except to the extent such representations
and warranties expressly relate to a specified date, in which
case as of such specified date) without giving effect to the
words materially or material or to any
qualifications based on such terms or based on the defined term
Parent Material Adverse Effect, except where the
failure of such representations and warranties to be true and
correct, in the aggregate, does not constitute a Parent Material
Adverse Effect, and the Company shall have received a
certificate signed on behalf of Parent and Merger Sub by an
executive officer of Parent to such effect; and
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each of Parent and Merger Sub has performed in all material
respects all obligations required to be performed by them under
the merger agreement at or prior to the date of the closing, and
the Company shall have received a certificate signed on behalf
of Parent and Merger Sub by an executive officer of Parent to
such effect.
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Neither Parent and Merger Sub nor the Company may rely on the
failure of any condition to their respective obligations to
effect the closing to be satisfied if such failure was caused by
such partys failure to comply with its obligations under
the merger agreement.
Termination
The Company and Parent may, by mutual written consent duly
authorized by each of their respective boards of directors,
terminate the merger agreement and abandon the merger at any
time prior to the effective time, whether before or after the
adoption of the merger agreement by the Companys
stockholders.
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The merger agreement may also be terminated and the merger
abandoned at any time prior to the effective time as follows:
by either Parent or the Company, if:
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the merger has not been consummated by October 14, 2011,
whether such date is before or after the approval of the
Companys stockholders is obtained (but this right to
terminate will not be available to a party if the failure to
consummate the merger prior to October 14, 2011 was
primarily due to the failure of such party to perform any of its
obligations under the merger agreement);
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any injunction, judgment, decree or ruling by any governmental
authority permanently enjoining, restraining or prohibiting
consummation of the merger has become final and
non-appealable; or
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the stockholder approvals shall not have been obtained at the
stockholders meeting duly convened for such purposes or at any
adjournment or postponement thereof.
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by Parent, if:
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the Board shall have made a Change of Recommendation, provided
that Parents right to terminate the merger agreement
pursuant to this provision will expire at 5:00 p.m. (New
York City time) on the tenth business day following the date on
which such right to terminate first arose (such a termination, a
Parent Termination for Change of
Recommendation); or
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at any time prior to the effective time, there has been a breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by
the Company in the merger agreement, which breach (i) would
give rise to the failure of a condition to the Parent or Merger
Subs obligation to effect the merger and (ii) cannot
be cured by October 14, 2011 or, if capable of being cured,
shall not have been cured within 30 calendar days following
receipt by the Company of written notice from Parent of such
breach (or such shorter period of time that remains between the
date of receipt of such written notice and October 14,
2011)(such a termination, a Parent Termination for
Breach); provided, that Parent shall not have the
right to terminate if either Parent or Merger Sub is then in
material breach of any of their representations, warranties,
covenants or other agreements under the merger agreement and
such breach would result in the conditions to the Companys
obligations to effect the merger not being satisfied.
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by the Company, if:
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at any time prior to the receipt of the stockholder approval,
(i) the Board has authorized the Company to enter into an
alternative acquisition agreement with respect to a superior
proposal and the Company will enter into such an alternative
acquisition agreement concurrently with such termination,
(ii) the Company has complied in all material respects with
the requirements described under THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Solicitation of Acquisition
Proposals above and (iii) prior to or
concurrently with such termination, the Company pays the
termination fee described under THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Termination Fees and Reimbursement of
Expenses below (such a termination, a Company
Termination for an Alternative Transaction);
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at any time prior to the effective time, there has been a breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by
Parent or Merger Sub in the merger agreement, which breach
(i) would give rise to the failure of a condition to the
Companys obligation to effect the merger and
(ii) cannot be cured by October 14, 2011 or, if
capable of being cured, shall not have been cured within 30
calendar days following receipt by the Parent or Merger Sub of
written notice from the Company of such breach (or such shorter
period of time that remains between the date of receipt of such
written notice and October 14, 2011)(such a termination, a
Company Termination for Breach); provided
that, the Company shall not have the right to terminate if it is
then in material breach of any of its representations,
warranties, covenants or other agreements under the merger
agreement and such breach would result in the conditions to
Parents and Merger Subs obligations to effect the
merger not being satisfied; or
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after the marketing period has ended, (i) all of the
conditions to Parents and Merger Subs obligation to
effect the merger (other than those conditions that by their
terms are to be satisfied by actions taken at the closing, each
of which is capable of being satisfied at the closing) have been
satisfied, (ii) the Company has irrevocably confirmed by
written notice to Parent that it is ready, willing and able to
consummate the closing, (iii) Parent and Merger Sub fail to
consummate the merger on the closing date in accordance with the
terms of the merger agreement, and (iv) the Company has
delivered to Parent written notice at least one business day
prior to such termination stating the Companys intention
to terminate the merger agreement pursuant to this provision and
the basis for such termination (such a termination, a
Company Termination for Failure to Close).
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Termination
Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses
The Company is required to pay Parent a termination fee if:
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(i) (x) a Parent Termination for Breach has occurred or
(y) the merger agreement has been terminated by either the
Company or Parent as a result of the merger not being
consummated prior to October 14, 2011 or because the
approval of stockholders was not obtained at the stockholders
meeting (each described under THE MERGER
AGREEMENT Termination above), and
(ii) any person shall have publicly made an acquisition
proposal after the date of the merger agreement but prior to the
date of the stockholders meeting, and (iii) within
12 months of the date the merger agreement is terminated as
described herein, a transaction in respect of any acquisition
proposal is consummated or the Company shall have entered into
any acquisition proposal (in each case, whether the acquisition
proposal made prior to the stockholders meeting or a different
acquisition proposal) that is later consummated (provided that
for purposes of this clause (iii) the references to
20% in the definition of acquisition
proposal shall be deemed to be references to
50%);
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a Company Termination for an Alternative Transaction has
occurred; or
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a Parent Termination for Change of Recommendation has occurred.
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The termination fee to be paid to Parent by the Company will be
(i) $28.2 million in the event that a Company
Termination for an Alternative Transaction has occurred with
respect to an excluded party and (ii) $47.0 million in
all other circumstances.
In the event of a Company Termination for Breach or a Company
Termination for Failure to Close, Parent is required to pay the
Company a termination fee of $112.9 million (the
Parent Fee).
The Guarantors have agreed, pursuant to the limited guarantee,
severally and not jointly to guarantee the obligation of Parent
to pay the Parent Fee and to reimburse certain costs and
expenses incurred by the Company, its affiliates and their
respective representatives in connection with their cooperation
with respect to the arrangement of the debt financing.
Expenses
Unless otherwise contemplated by the merger agreement, whether
or not the merger is consummated, all fees and expenses incurred
in connection with the merger agreement, the merger and the
other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be
paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses. The surviving
corporation will pay all costs and expenses incurred, including
those of the paying agent, in connection with the payment and
exchange of merger consideration and effecting the merger.
Remedies
The Companys right to receive the Parent Fee (including
its rights to enforce the Limited Guarantee) and certain
reimbursement and indemnification payments from Parent will be,
subject to certain rights to equitable relief, including
specific performance, described below, the sole and exclusive
remedy of the Company and its subsidiaries and stockholders
against Parent, Merger Sub or the Guarantors, the former,
current and future holders of any equity, partnership or limited
liability company interest, controlling persons, directors,
officers,
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employees, agents, attorneys, affiliates, members, managers,
general or limited partners, stockholders, assignees of Parent,
Merger Sub or the Guarantors, any source of financing or any
future holders of any equity, partnership or limited liability
company interest, controlling persons, directors, officers,
employees, agents, attorneys, affiliates, members, managers,
general or limited partners, stockholders, assignees of any of
the foregoing in respect of the merger agreement, any agreement
executed in connection therewith, including the Financing
Letters and the Limited Guarantee, and the transactions
contemplated thereby, and upon payment of such amounts, no such
related party shall have any further liability or obligation to
the Company relating to or arising out of the merger agreement,
any agreement executed in connection therewith, including the
Financing Letters and the Limited Guarantee, and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
Parents receipt of the termination fee from the Company
will be, subject to certain rights to equitable relief,
including specific performance, described below, the sole and
exclusive remedies of Parent, Merger Sub, the Guarantors and
their respective affiliates against the Company, its
subsidiaries or any of their respective affiliates and any of
the former, current and future holders of any equity,
partnership or limited liability company interest, controlling
persons, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys,
affiliates, members, managers, general or limited partners,
stockholders or assignees of any of the foregoing in respect of
the merger agreement, any agreement executed in connection
therewith, including the Financing Letters and the Limited
Guarantee, and the transactions contemplated thereby, and upon
payment of such amounts, none of the Company parties shall have
any further liability or obligation to Parent or Merger Sub
relating to or arising out of the merger agreement, any
agreement executed in connection therewith, including the
Financing Letters and the Limited Guarantee, and the
transactions contemplated thereby.
Under no circumstances will:
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the Company be entitled to monetary damages in excess of the
amount of the Parent Fee (and certain reimbursement and
indemnification payments from Parent),
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Parent, Merger Sub or the Guarantors be entitled to monetary
damages in excess of the amount of the termination fee (other
than in respect of an intentional breach by the Company of the
restrictions on solicitation of acquisition proposals),
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either party be required to pay the termination fee or the
Parent Fee, as the case may be, on more than one occasion,
despite the fact that such fee may be payable under more than
one provision of the merger agreement at the same or at
different times and upon the occurrence of different
events, or
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either party be entitled to seek or obtain any other damages of
any kind against the other party, including consequential,
special, indirect or punitive damages for, or with respect to,
the merger agreement, any agreement executed in connection
therewith, and the transactions contemplated thereby (including,
any breach by a party), the termination of the merger agreement,
the failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by the
merger agreement or any claims or actions under applicable law
arising out of any such breach, termination or failure;
provided, that no party will not be limited in its right to seek
specific performance of the merger agreement prior to its
termination in accordance with its terms.
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The parties are entitled to an injunction or injunctions,
specific performance, or other equitable relief, to prevent
breaches of the merger agreement and to enforce specifically the
terms and provisions thereof, this being in addition to any
other remedy to which they are entitled under the merger
agreement. However, the Company shall have the right to seek
specific performance of Parents obligation to cause the
equity rollover contribution to be made and the equity financing
to be funded in order to fund and consummate the merger if the
following conditions have been satisfied: (i) all of the
mutual conditions to closing and all of the conditions to the
obligations of Parent and Merger Sub have been satisfied (other
than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied by
actions taken at the closing, each of which is capable of being
satisfied at the closing), (ii) the debt financing has been
funded or will be funded at the closing if the equity financing
is funded and the equity rollover contribution is made at the
closing, (iii) Parent and Merger Sub fail to complete the
closing in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement and
(iv) the Company has irrevocably confirmed in a written
notice to Parent that if specific performance is granted and the
equity financing and
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debt financing are funded and the equity rollover contribution
is made, then the closing will occur. Under no circumstances
will the Company be entitled to enforce or seek to enforce
specifically Parents obligation to cause the equity
rollover contribution to be made and the equity financing to be
funded or to complete the merger if the debt financing has not
been funded (or will not be funded at the closing even if the
equity financing is funded at the closing and the equity
rollover contribution is made at the closing).
Indemnification;
Directors and Officers Insurance
The merger agreement provides that the surviving corporation
will indemnify and hold harmless (and advance costs and expenses
as incurred to), to the fullest extent permitted under
applicable law, each current and former director and officer of
the Company against any costs or expenses, judgments, fines,
losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred in connection
with any claims, actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or
relating to such indemnified parties service as an officer
or director of the Company or any of its subsidiaries prior to
the effective time. In addition, prior to the effective time,
the Company will (or if unable to, Parent will cause the
surviving corporation to, as of the effective time) obtain and
fully pay the premium for the extension of the Companys
current directors and officers insurance policies
and fiduciary liability insurance policies, for a period of not
less than six years from and after the effective time and on
terms and conditions at least as favorable to those under the
existing policies. If the Company and the surviving corporation
fail to obtain such tail insurance policies as of
the effective time, the surviving corporation will maintain in
effect the Companys current directors and
officers liability insurance (or use reasonable best
efforts to purchase substitute policies including comparable
coverage) covering acts or omissions occurring at or prior to
the effective time with respect to those individuals who are
currently covered by the Companys directors and
officers liability insurance policy (and any additional
individuals who prior to the effective time become covered) on
terms and scope with respect to such coverage, and in amount, at
least as favorable to such individuals than those of the
policies in effect on March 31, 2011. In no event will the
Company or the surviving corporation be required to pay an
annual premium for such policies that exceeds 300% of the annual
premium paid by the Company as of March 31, 2011 for such
insurance policies.
If the surviving corporation or any of its successors or assigns
(i) consolidates with or merges into any other corporation
or entity and is not the continuing or surviving corporation or
entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) transfers
all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any
individual, corporation or other entity, then, and in each such
case, proper provisions will be made so that the successors and
assigns of the surviving corporation are contractually obligated
to assume all of the foregoing indemnification and insurance
obligations.
The present and former directors and officers of the Company
will have the right to enforce the provisions of the merger
agreement relating to their rights of indemnification.
Access
Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the Company will
afford Parent, Merger Sub and their respective representatives
reasonable access during normal business hours to the
Companys officers, employees, agents, properties, books,
contracts and records and will furnish or cause to be furnished
to Parent information concerning its business, personnel,
assets, liabilities and properties as Parent, Merger Sub or
their respective representatives may reasonably request.