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NOTICE OF 2016 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Information about the 2016 Annual Meeting
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Our Board of Directors
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Election of Directors
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Proposal 1: Nominees for Election by Holders of Class A Common Stock
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Proposal 2: Nominees for Election by Holders of Common Stock
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Corporate Governance – Board of Directors
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Director Independence
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Board Leadership Structure
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Risk Oversight
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Committees of the Board
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Attendance
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Director Compensation
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Corporate Governance – Governance Policies
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Governance Policies
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis
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Role of the Compensation Committee
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Compensation Philosophy & Objectives
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How We Make Compensation Decisions
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Summary of 2015 NEO Compensation Program
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Executive Compensation Components
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Compensation Committee Report
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Summary Compensation Table
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Grants of Plan Based Awards Table
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Outstanding Equity Awards Value at Fiscal Year-End Table
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Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
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Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans
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Pension Benefits and Retirement Plans Table
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Change in Control Benefits
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Audit Matters
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Proposal 3: Ratification of the Appointment of our Independent Auditor
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Audit Committee Report
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Ownership of Securities
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Ownership of Company Stock by Directors and Management
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
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Principal Stockholders
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
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Submission of Stockholder Proposals
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Available Information
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Other Business
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING (continued)
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Proposals
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Board Voting Recommendation
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Votes Required
For Approval
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Abstentions
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Uninstructed shares
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Election of Directors –
Class A Common Stock Holders
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Plurality – the most affirmative votes
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Election of Directors –
Common Stock Holders
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Plurality – the most affirmative votes
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No effect
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No effect
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Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent auditor
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Combined majority of votes cast in person or by proxy
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Counts as a vote against
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Discretionary voting by broker permitted
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING (continued)
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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PROPOSAL 1: NOMINEES FOR ELECTION BY HOLDERS OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK
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John T. Glover Independent Director since 1996
Age 69
Principal Occupation: Retired, Vice Chairman of Post Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust that develops and operates upscale multifamily apartment communities, from March 2000 to February 2003; President of Post Properties, Inc. from 1994 to 2000.
Directorships: Member of the Board of Trustees of Emory University, a Director of Emory Healthcare, Inc. and Trustee Emeritus of The Lovett School.
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Rawson Haverty, Jr. Management Director since 1992
Age 59
Principal Occupation: Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Development of Havertys since 1998. Over 31 years with Havertys in various positions.
Directorships: StarPound Technologies and World Children's Center and a member of the Advisory Board of the Center for Ethics at Emory University.
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L. Phillip Humann
Age 70
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Independent Director since 1992
Chairman of the Board from 2010 to August 2012
Lead Director since August 2012
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Principal Occupation: Retired, former Chairman of the Board of SunTrust Bank, Inc. ("SunTrust") from 1998 to 2008. Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust from 1998 to 2007 and President from 1998 to 2004.
Directorships: Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. and Equifax, Inc.
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NOMINEES FOR ELECTION BY HOLDERS OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK
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Mylle H. Mangum Independent Director since 1999
Age 67
Principal Occupation: Chief Executive Officer of IBT Enterprises, LLC, a provider of design, construction and consultant services for the retail banking and specialty retail industries since 2003.
Directorships: Barnes Group, Inc., Express, Inc., PRGX Global, Inc. and The Shopping Center Group.
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Frank S. McGaughey, III Independent Director since 1995
Age 67
Principal Occupation: Senior Counsel in the law firm Bryan Cave LLP since 2016 and Partner from 1980 to 2016.
Directorships: Member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodruff Arts Center and the Sara Giles Moore Foundation.
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Clarence H. Smith
Age 65
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Management Director since 1989
Chairman of the Board since August 2012
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Principal Occupation: President and Chief Executive Officer of Havertys since 2003. Over 42 years with Havertys in various positions.
Directorships: Oxford Industries, Inc. and member of the Board of Trustees
of Marist School.
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Al Trujillo Independent Director since 2003
Age 56
Principal Occupation: President and Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Tech Foundation since July 2013. Investment Funds Advisor from 2007 to 2013. Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Recall Corporation, a global information management company until May 2007. Various positions with Brambles Industries, Ltd, parent company of Recall Corporation from 1996 until 2007.
Directorships: SCANA Corporation and a member of the Board of Trustees
of Marist School.
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Clarence H. Smith and Rawson Haverty, Jr. are first cousins and officers of Havertys.
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PROPOSAL 2: NOMINEES FOR ELECTION BY HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK
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L. Allison Dukes Ms. Dukes is standing for election for the first time
Age 41
Principal Occupation: President, Chairman and CEO of the Atlanta Division of SunTrust Banks, Inc. since 2015. Executive Vice President and Private Wealth Management Line of Business Executive from 2013 until 2014. Chief Financial Officer of Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management in 2012. Balance Sheet Manager from 2010 until 2011 and Managing Director and Head of Syndicated Finance Originations at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey from 2008 until 2009.
Directorships: Member of the Executive Board of Junior Achievement of Georgia.
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Vicki R. Palmer Independent Director since 2001
Age 62
Principal Occupation: Retired, former Executive Vice President, Financial Services and Administration for Coca‑Cola Enterprises Inc. from 2004 until 2009. Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Special Assistant to the CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. from 1999 to 2004.
Directorships: First Horizon National Corporation and a member of the Board of Governors of the Woodruff Arts Center.
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Fred L. Schuermann Independent Director since 2001
Age 70
Principal Occupation: Retired, former President and Chief Executive Officer of LADD Furniture Inc. ("LADD") from 1996 until 2001. Chairman of LADD from 1998 until 2000.
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RETIRING DIRECTOR
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Terence F. McGuirk Independent Director since 2002
Age 64
Principal Occupation: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Braves baseball organization since 2001. Vice Chairman of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. from 2001 until 2007.
Directorships: Board of Trustees of The Westminster Schools.
Experience and skills: CEO/President Experience; Public Company Executive, Corporate Finance and Reporting, Strategic Corporate Planning, Sales and Marketing and General Management Experience.
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Phil
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Mylle Mangum
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Frank McGaughey
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Clarence Smith
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Al
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Allison
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Vicki
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Fred Schuermann
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Our Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" each of the Director Nominees.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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·Allison Dukes
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·Frank McGaughey
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·John Glover
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·Vicki Palmer
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·Phil Humann
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·Fred Schuermann
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Name, Members and Meetings
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Principal Functions
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Audit Committee
Meetings: 4
Members:
John Glover - Chair
Vicki Palmer
Fred Schuermann
Al Trujillo
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· Represents and assists the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to the quality and integrity of our annual and interim external consolidated financial statements.
· Reviews and discusses with management the Company's risk assessment framework and management policies, including the framework with respect to significant financial risk exposures.
· Monitors the qualifications, independence and performance of the Company's internal audit function and independent auditor and meets periodically with management, internal audit and the independent auditor in separate executive sessions.
· Other matters as the board deems appropriate.
· Each member has been designated by the board as "an audit committee financial expert" as defined by the SEC and meets the independence requirements of the NYSE, SEC and our Governance Guidelines.
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Compensation Committee
Meetings: 3
Members:
Mylle Mangum - Chair
Phil Humann
Terence F. McGuirk(1)
Al Trujillo
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· Translates our compensation objectives into a compensation strategy that reinforces alignment of the interests of our executives with that of our stockholders.
· Succession planning.
· Evaluates performance and approves the compensation and benefits of the chief executive officer and other executive officers.
· Recommends, reviews, and administers our executives' compensation, equity-based compensation plans, and employee benefit plans.
· Each member meets the independence requirements of the NYSE, SEC and our Governance Guidelines.
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Governance Committee
Meetings: 2
Members:
Frank McGaughey - Chair
Vicki Palmer
Fred Schuermann
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· Responsible for considering and making recommendations for composition and structure of the board and policies relating to the recruitment of board members.
· Oversees director compensation
· Reviews and recommends corporate governance policies and issues.
· Each member meets the independence requirements of the NYSE, SEC and our Governance Guidelines.
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Executive Committee
Meetings: 0
Members:
Phil Humann - Chair
Mylle Mangum
Frank McGaughey
Clarence Smith
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· In accordance with bylaws, acts with the power and authority of the board in the management of our business and affairs in the interim between meetings of the board.
· Generally holds meetings to approve specific terms of financings or other transactions after these items have previously been presented to the board.
· Not an independent committee however, the majority of the members are independent directors.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
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Director Compensation
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Type of Fee
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Amounts
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Annual Board Retainer (1/3 cash - 2/3 stock)(1)
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$ 75,000
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Additional Annual Retainer to Independent Lead Director
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$ 10,000
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Additional Annual Retainer to Chair of Audit and Compensation Committee
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$ 10,000
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Additional Annual Retainer to Chair of Governance Committee
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$ 7,500
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
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Director Compensation Table
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Paid in Cash ($)
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John Glover
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$ 34,000
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$ 48,000
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$ 82,000
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Phil Humann(1)
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10,000
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72,000
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82,000
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Mylle Mangum
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34,000
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48,000
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82,000
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Frank McGaughey
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31,500
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48,000
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79,500
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Terry McGuirk(2)
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24,000
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48,000
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72,000
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Vicki Palmer
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24,000
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48,000
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72,000
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Fred Schuermann
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24,000
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48,000
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72,000
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Al Trujillo(3)
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55,333
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72,000
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Mr. Trujillo elected to receive his annual board retainer fees in all stock for the board year ended in May 2015.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – BOARD OF DIRECTORS (continued)
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Where to find Corporate Governance Information
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – GOVERNANCE POLICIES (continued)
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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Introduction
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Role of the Compensation Committee
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Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
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How We Make Compensation Decisions
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Summary of 2015 NEO Compensation Program
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Executive Compensation Components
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Role of the Compensation Committee
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Conducted an annual review of our compensation philosophy to ensure that it remains appropriate given strategic objectives;
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Reviewed results from an annual review of compensation data related to our peers;
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Reviewed and approved all compensation components for our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and other NEOs;
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
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compensation is linked to annual and long-term Company goals that are structured to align the interests of executive officers with those of our stockholders;
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a significant portion of total compensation is stock-based, thereby further aligning the interests of executive officers with those of our stockholders; and
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compensation is positioned comparably to our retail and furniture industry competitors so we can attract, retain and motivate the superior management talent essential to our long-term success.
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How We Make Compensation Decisions
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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American Woodmark Corporation
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Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
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Oxford Industries, Inc.
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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
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Hibbett Sports, Inc.
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Select Comfort Corporation
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Conn's, Inc.
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Kirkland's, Inc.
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Shoe Carnival, Inc.
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Culp, Inc.
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Knoll, Inc.
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West Marine, Inc.
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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
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La-Z-Boy Inc.
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Zumiez, Inc.
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Summary of 2015 NEO Compensation Program
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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Summary of 2015 NEO Compensation Program
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Total Direct Compensation
Fixed Pay
Base Salary
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Key Features
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§Fixed annual cash amount.
§Base pay increases considered on a calendar year basis or at time of promotion to align with the median range of our peer group (as described on page 16 of this CD&A). Actual positioning varies to reflect each executive's skills, experience and contribution to our success.
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§Provide a fixed amount of cash compensation to attract and retain talented executives.
§Differentiate scope and complexity of executives' positions as well as individual performance over time.
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2015 Actions
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§Base salaries were increased for our named executive officers in 2015 as necessary to bring this compensation component closer to peer median.
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Variable "At Risk" Compensation
Cash Awards under Management Incentive Plans
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Key Features
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§Individual MIP opportunities are expressed as a percent of base salary and can vary for executives based on their positions. Target MIP award opportunities are generally established so that total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target MIPs) approximates the median of our peer group.
§Performance-based cash incentive pay is comprised of two plans: MIP-I is tied to the Company achieving certain pre-tax earnings levels during the year (80% of total target cash incentive pay) and MIP-II is based on successfully meeting individual goals (20% of total target cash incentive pay).
§The pre-tax earnings goals for 2015 for MIP I were (in millions):
Ø$10.0 for Q-1 Ø$6.0 for Q-2 Ø$14.0 for Q-3 Ø$16.0 for Q-4 Ø$46.0 for 2015 year
The range of potential payout for actual results relative to these goals is zero to 160 percent
of target.
§MIP amounts earned are determined based on the results achieved as determined by the Committee after evaluating Company and individual performance against pre-established goals.
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§Motivate and reward achieving or exceeding Company and individual performance objectives, reinforcing pay-for-performance.
§Align performance measures for NEOs on key business objectives to lead the organization to achieve short-term financial and operational goals.
§Ensure alignment of short-term and long-term strategies of the Company.
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2015 Actions
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§In 2015, the target MIP award opportunities for some NEOs increased to more closely align target total annual compensation with peer median although there remains less upside than the peer median.
§Actual performance in 2015 resulted in total MIP-I earned at 93.4% of its target and MIP-II earned at 30% to 100% of its target for the NEOs.
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Long-Term Incentive Compensation
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Key Features
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§Awards granted annually based on competitive market grant levels.
§Awards to NEOs are in the form of performance restricted stock units (PRSU) and restricted stock units.
§Vesting: The PRSUs granted in 2015 that are earned will cliff vest in February 2018 and the restricted stock units vest in equal increments over a four-year period. Both grants are forfeitable upon termination of employment, except in the cases of death, disability or normal retirement.
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§Stock-based compensation links executive compensation directly to stockholder interests.
§PRSUs provide a direct connection to Company performance and executives' goals.
§Multi-year vesting creates a retention mechanism and provides incentives for long-term creation of stockholder value.
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2015 Actions
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§2015 awards to NEOs were comparable to 2014 grants as a percentage of total target compensation.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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Executive Compensation Components
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base salary, which is intended to compensate executives for their primary responsibilities and individual contributions;
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performance-based cash incentives, which are intended to link annual incentive compensation with annual performance achievements and operating results;
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long-term equity incentives, which are intended to link long-term incentive compensation with the Company's long-term value creation; and
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retirement savings and other compensation.
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2015 Total Targeted Compensation Mix Table(a)(b)
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Percentage of Total Target
Compensation that is:
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Percentage of Performance-
Based Total that is:
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Percentage of Total Target
Compensation that is:
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Smith
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63%
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37%
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59%
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41%
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74%
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26%
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Fink
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56%
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44%
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52%
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48%
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73%
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27%
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Burdette
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55%
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45%
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50%
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50%
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73%
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27%
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Gallagher
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55%
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45%
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50%
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50%
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73%
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27%
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Clary
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55%
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45%
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50%
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50%
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73%
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27%
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Only amounts for base salary, target annual cash incentive compensation and grant date value of long-term incentive compensation (PRSUs and restricted stock) were included in calculating the percentages in this table. Other forms of compensation shown in the "Summary Compensation Table" are not included.
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Our annual cash incentive plan and equity grants are included as performance–based compensation in this table.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
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Pre-tax Earnings (in thousands)
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2013 Achieved
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2014 Achieved(1)
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2015 Goal
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2015 Achieved(2)
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$
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$
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9,956
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$
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10,000
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$
|
9,928
|
||||||||
Q-2 |
7,866
|
7,812
|
6,000
|
7,027
|
||||||||||||
Q-3 |
15,388
|
12,468
|
14,000
|
12,414
|
||||||||||||
Q-4 |
15,783
|
16,645
|
16,000
|
15,093
|
||||||||||||
YTD
|
52,487
|
46,880
|
46,000
|
44,462
|
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
|
Pension Benefits and Retirement Plans
|
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (continued)
|
Regulatory Requirements
|
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
|
|
The Compensation Committee oversees Havertys' compensation program on behalf of the board and operates under a written charter adopted by the board.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things, reviewing and approving compensation for the executive officers, establishing the performance goals on which the compensation plans are based and setting the overall compensation principles that guide the committee's decision-making. The Compensation Committee has reviewed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis ("CD&A") and discussed it with management. Based on the review and discussions with management, the Compensation Committee recommended to the board of directors that the CD&A be included in the 2016 proxy statement and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
|
|
Mylle H. Mangum, Chair
L. Phillip Humann
Terence F. McGuirk
Al Trujillo
|
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES
|
Summary Compensation Table
|
Name
|
Year
|
Salary
|
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
(1)
|
Stock
Awards
(2)
|
Option Awards
(2)
|
Change in Pension Value (3)
|
All Other Compensation
(4)
|
Total
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clarence H. Smith
|
2015
|
$
|
650,000
|
$
|
524,498
|
$
|
455,016
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
16,870
|
$
|
47,746
|
$
|
1,694,130
|
|||||||||||||||||
President and CEO
|
2014
|
625,000
|
489,482
|
374,932
|
—
|
145,113
|
48,248
|
1,682,775
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013
|
575,000
|
606,050
|
217,680
|
143,000
|
—
|
36,681
|
1,578,411
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dennis L. Fink
|
2015
|
390,000
|
220,271
|
234,000
|
—
|
18,296
|
30,316
|
892,883
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
EVP and CFO
|
2014
|
380,000
|
206,094
|
227,968
|
—
|
137,666
|
30,757
|
982,485
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013
|
380,000
|
259,160
|
136,050
|
91,000
|
—
|
25,563
|
891,773
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Steven G. Burdette
|
2015
|
370,000
|
204,000
|
222,000
|
—
|
—
|
25,954
|
821,954
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
EVP, Stores
|
2014
|
360,000
|
180,228
|
210,032
|
—
|
25,323
|
25,222
|
800,805
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013
|
340,000
|
210,800
|
126,980
|
81,250
|
—
|
19,565
|
778,595
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Richard D. Gallagher
|
2015
|
360,000
|
204,535
|
216,000
|
—
|
—
|
25,293
|
805,828
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
EVP, Merchandise
|
2014
|
335,000
|
168,176
|
210,032
|
—
|
178,672
|
23,702
|
915,582
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013
|
310,000
|
188,759
|
126,980
|
81,250
|
10,678
|
14,632
|
732,299
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Edward Clary(5)
|
2015
|
346,670
|
199,564
|
207,024
|
—
|
—
|
26,795
|
780,053
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
EVP and CIO
|
2014
|
335,000
|
167,712
|
210,032
|
—
|
186,977
|
24,604
|
924,325
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013
|
320,000
|
198,400
|
126,980
|
81,250
|
—
|
14,824
|
741,454
|
(1)
|
This column shows the earned portion of the MIPs awards. For a description of the MIPs, see "Compensation Discussion and Analysis." The aggregate MIP award earned was between 81% and 95% of the NEO's combined MIP target levels.
|
(2)
|
These amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of awards computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (ASC Topic 718). Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 12 to our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, included in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 4, 2016. The amounts reported for these awards may not represent the amounts the individuals will actually realize, as such amounts, if any, will depend on the change in our stock price over time.
|
(3)
|
This column represents an estimate of the aggregate annual increase in the actuarial present value of the NEOs accrued benefit under our retirement plans for the applicable year, assuming the greater of actual age or a retirement age of 65.
|
(4)
|
These amounts are comprised of a combination, varying by NEO, of the following: contributions to 401(k) Plan accounts, contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan, premium costs for covering a portion of medical insurance coverage, additional life insurance, long-term disability coverage and health examinations. None of these individual items was greater than $25,000 except for the Company's contribution for Mr. Smith to the Deferred Compensation Plan of $26,235.
|
(5)
|
Mr. Clary was promoted in November 2015 from senior vice president, distribution and chief information officer and received an increase in his annual base salary for 2015 from $345,000 to $355,000.
|
Grants of Plan Based Awards Table
|
Estimated Possible Payouts
Under Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Awards ($)(2)
|
Estimated Possible Payouts
Under Equity
Incentive Plan Awards (#)(3)(4)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name
|
Award Type(1)
|
Grant and Compensation Committee Approval Date
|
Threshold
|
Target
|
Maximum
|
Threshold
|
Target
|
Maximum
|
All Other Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares of
Stock
(#)
|
Exercise
or
Base Price of Awards
$/Share(5)
|
Grant Date
Fair
Value of
Stock
Award
$(6)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Smith
|
ACMIP-I
|
1/23/2015
|
$
|
18,720
|
$
|
520,000
|
$
|
832,000
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACMIP-II
|
1/23/2015
|
39,000
|
130,000
|
130,000
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
7,963
|
13,271
|
21,334
|
—
|
$
|
24.00
|
$
|
318,504
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRSU.1
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
0
|
5,688
|
5,688
|
—
|
24.00
|
136,512
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fink
|
ACMIP-I
|
1/23/2015
|
7,301
|
202,800
|
324,480
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACMIP-II
|
1/23/2015
|
7,605
|
50,700
|
50,700
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2,925
|
4,875
|
7,800
|
—
|
24.00
|
117,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4,825
|
24.00
|
117,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Burdette
|
ACMIP-I
|
1/23/2015
|
6,394
|
177,600
|
284,160
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACMIP-II
|
1/23/2015
|
6,660
|
44,400
|
44,400
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2,775
|
4,625
|
7,400
|
—
|
24.00
|
111,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4,625
|
24.00
|
111,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gallagher
|
ACMIP-I
|
1/23/2015
|
6,221
|
172,800
|
276,480
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACMIP-II
|
1/23/2015
|
6,480
|
43,200
|
43,200
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2,700
|
4,500
|
7,200
|
—
|
24.00
|
108,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4,500
|
24.00
|
108,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clary
|
ACMIP-I
|
1/23/2015
|
6,134
|
170,400
|
272,640
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ACMIP-II
|
1/23/2015
|
4,260
|
42,600
|
42,600
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PRSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
2,588
|
4,313
|
6,901
|
—
|
24.00
|
103,512
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RSU
|
1/23/2015
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
4,313
|
24.00
|
103,512
|
(1)
|
Award Type:
|
ACMIP-I = Annual Cash Management Incentive Plan Compensation based on company performance
ACMIP-II = Annual Cash Management Incentive Plan Compensation based on individual performance
PRSU = Performance Restricted Stock Units contingent - EBITDA
PRSU.1 = Performance Restricted Stock Units contingent - Sales
RSU = Restricted Stock Unit
|
(2)
|
The 2015 Non-Equity Incentive Plans as discussed above provided for a target payout for 100% attainment of the goals and decreased to the payout threshold and increased to the maximum payout noted above.
|
|
(3)
|
The PRSU grants are based on 2015 adjusted EBITDA as discussed above. The number of shares actually achieved were 99.1% of the target and are shown as outstanding at December 31, 2015.
|
|
(4)
|
The PRSU.1 grants are based on exceeding sales targets in each of the years 2015 to 2018. The 2015 target was achieved.
|
|
(5)
|
The base price for the PRSUs and RSUs is the closing price of our stock on the date of grant.
|
|
(6)
|
The fair value for the PRSUs and RSUs was determined using the target number of shares granted multiplied by the closing stock price on the grant date.
|
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
|
SSARs Awards
|
Stock Awards
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Name
|
Date Awarded
|
Number of Securities Underlying Exercisable Awards (#)
|
Number of Securities
Underlying
Unexercisable
Awards (#)
|
Exercise Price ($)
|
Expiration Date
|
Number of Shares of Stock That Have Not Vested(#)
|
Market Value of Shares of Stock that Have Not Vested ($)
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards:
Number of Unearned Shares, Units, That Have not Vested(#)
|
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units, That Have Not Vested($)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Smith
|
1/23/12
|
(1)
|
3,700
|
$
|
79,328
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(2)
|
11,000
|
11,000
|
$
|
18.14
|
1/24/20
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(3)
|
6,000
|
128,640
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(4)
|
6,447
|
138,224
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(5)
|
970
|
20,797
|
1,940
|
$
|
41,594
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(6)
|
13,152
|
281,979
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(5)
|
1,422
|
30,488
|
4,266
|
91,463
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fink
|
1/23/12
|
(1)
|
2,150
|
46,096
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(2)
|
7,000
|
7,000
|
$
|
18.14
|
1/24/20
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(3)
|
3,750
|
80,400
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(3)
|
2,955
|
63,355
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(4)
|
2,797
|
59,968
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(3)
|
4,875
|
104,520
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(6)
|
4,831
|
103,577
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Burdette
|
1/23/12
|
(1)
|
1,900
|
40,736
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(2)
|
3,125
|
6,250
|
$
|
18.14
|
1/24/20
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(3)
|
3,500
|
75,040
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(3)
|
2,722
|
58,360
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(4)
|
2,577
|
55,251
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(3)
|
4,625
|
99,160
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(6)
|
4,583
|
98,260
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gallagher
|
1/23/12
|
(1)
|
1,450
|
31,088
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(2)
|
6,250
|
6,250
|
$
|
18.14
|
1/24/20
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(3)
|
3,500
|
75,040
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(3)
|
2,722
|
58,360
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(4)
|
2,577
|
55,251
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(3)
|
4,500
|
96,480
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(6)
|
4,459
|
95,601
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clary
|
1/23/12
|
(1)
|
1,600
|
34,304
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(2)
|
6,250
|
6,250
|
$
|
18.14
|
1/24/20
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/24/13
|
(3)
|
3,500
|
75,040
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(3)
|
2,722
|
58,360
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/17/14
|
(4)
|
2,577
|
55,251
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(3)
|
4,313
|
92,471
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/23/15
|
(6)
|
4,274
|
91,635
|
Award Information
|
Vesting Rate
|
Vesting Dates
|
Conditions
|
||
(1)
|
Restricted Stock Units or Restricted Stock
|
25% per year
|
May 8 each year beginning year following grant date
|
Continued employment through vesting date.
|
|
(2)
|
Stock-Settled
Appreciation Rights
|
25% per year
|
May 8 each year beginning year following grant date
|
Continued employment or normal retirement
through vesting date.
|
|
(3)
|
Restricted Stock Units
|
25% per year
|
May 8 each year beginning year following grant date
|
Continued employment or normal retirement
through vesting date.
|
|
(4)
|
Performance Restricted Stock Units
|
100%
|
February 28, 2017
|
Based on 2014 EBITDA, shares achieved at
71.0% of target.
|
|
(5)
|
Performance Restricted Stock Units
|
25% per year
|
May 8 each year beginning year following grant date
|
Contingent upon achieving certain level of
annual net sales.
|
|
(6)
|
Performance Restricted Stock Units
|
100%
|
February 28, 2018
|
Based on 2015 EBITDA, shares achieved at
99.1% of target.
|
Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
|
|
Option and SSARs Awards
|
Stock Awards
|
||||||||||||||
Name
|
Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise (#)(1)
|
Value Realized on Exercise ($)(2)
|
Number of Shares
Acquired
on Vesting (#)(1)
|
Value
Realized on
Exercise ($)(2)
|
||||||||||||
Clarence Smith
|
—
|
—
|
11,270
|
$
|
236,445
|
|||||||||||
Dennis Fink
|
14,000
|
$
|
226,520
|
7,135
|
149,692
|
|||||||||||
Steve Burdette
|
—
|
—
|
6,433
|
134,964
|
||||||||||||
Richard Gallagher
|
—
|
—
|
5,508
|
115,558
|
||||||||||||
Ed Clary
|
8,000
|
119,760
|
5,783
|
121,327
|
(1)
|
The number of shares acquired on exercise or vesting is the gross number, including shares surrendered to us for the payment of the exercise and/or withholding taxes.
|
(2)
|
The value realized reflects the taxable value to the named executive officer as of the date of the exercise of the SSAR, or vesting of restricted stock units. The actual value ultimately realized by the NEO may be more or less than the value realized calculated in the above table depending on whether and when the NEO held or sold the stock associated with the exercise or vesting occurrence.
|
Stock Ownership Guidelines
|
Position
|
Guidelines
|
Status as of 3/1/16
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
3.0x salary or 85,000 shares
|
Exceeds
|
Executive Vice President
|
2.0x salary or 40,000 shares
|
Exceeds
|
Senior Vice President
|
1.0x salary or 25,000 shares
|
Exceeds
|
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans
|
Name
|
Aggregate
Earnings (Loss)
in Last FYE ($)
|
Aggregate
Balance at Last
FYE ($)
|
||||||
Clarence Smith
|
$
|
3,261
|
$
|
749,270
|
||||
Dennis Fink
|
(12,037
|
)
|
269,539
|
|||||
Ed Clary
|
5,147
|
275,858
|
Name
|
Executive Contributions in 2015 ($)(1)
|
Company Contributions
in 2015 ($)(2)
|
Aggregate Earnings (Loss) in 2015 ($)(3)
|
Aggregate
Withdrawals/
Distributions
in 2015 ($)
|
Aggregate Balance at Last FYE ($)(4)
|
|||||||||||||||
Clarence Smith
|
$
|
301,559
|
$
|
26,235
|
$
|
(22,199
|
)
|
—
|
$
|
968,834
|
||||||||||
Dennis Fink
|
81,012
|
9,933
|
(881
|
)
|
—
|
155,015
|
||||||||||||||
Steve Burdette
|
27,812
|
8,557
|
(1,448
|
)
|
$
|
(29,511
|
)
|
73,108
|
||||||||||||
Richard Gallagher
|
52,061
|
7,896
|
(3,574
|
)
|
—
|
73,961
|
||||||||||||||
Ed Clary
|
14,286
|
7,519
|
277
|
—
|
40,941
|
(1)
|
Amounts included in this column have been included in the Summary Compensation Table on page 22.
|
(2)
|
Amounts included in this column have been reported in the "All Other Compensation" column of the Summary Compensation Table on page 22.
|
(3)
|
Amounts included in this column do not constitute above-market or preferential earnings and accordingly such amounts are not
reported in the "Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings" column of the Summary Compensation
Table on page 22.
|
(4)
|
All amounts included in this column have been reported in the current or prior years as either salary, non-equity incentive compensation or all other compensation in the summary compensation tables or as earnings or withdrawals in the deferred compensation tables.
|
Pension Benefits and Retirement Plans
|
Name
|
Plan
Name
|
Number of Years
Credited
Service (#)
|
Present Value
of Accumulated
Benefit ($)
|
||||||
Clarence Smith
|
SERP
|
40
|
$
|
493,538
|
|||||
Dennis Fink
|
SERP
|
23
|
627,989
|
||||||
Steve Burdette
|
SERP
|
32
|
215,747
|
||||||
Richard Gallagher
|
SERP
|
27
|
303,401
|
||||||
Ed Clary
|
SERP
|
25
|
342,242
|
Change in Control Benefits
|
Name
|
Salary times
Multiple
|
Annual Incentive times
Multiple
|
Purchase of
Equity Awards
|
Healthcare and
Other Benefits
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||||
Clarence Smith
|
$
|
1,300,000
|
$
|
1,080,320
|
$
|
1,063,605
|
$
|
62,496
|
$
|
3,506,421
|
||||||||||
Dennis Fink
|
780,000
|
457,016
|
609,482
|
59,945
|
1,906,443
|
|||||||||||||||
Steve Burdette
|
740,000
|
408,000
|
545,004
|
54,046
|
1,747,050
|
|||||||||||||||
Richard Gallagher
|
720,000
|
409,070
|
547,559
|
73,716
|
1,750,345
|
|||||||||||||||
Ed Clary
|
710,000
|
399,128
|
542,138
|
73,716
|
1,727,444
|
CONCLUSION
|
AUDIT MATTERS
|
|
December 31,
|
|||||||
2015
|
2014
|
|||||||
Audit
|
$
|
637,000
|
$
|
607,700
|
||||
Audit-related
|
38,500
|
39,500
|
||||||
Tax
|
120,875
|
235,125
|
||||||
All Other
|
1,995
|
1,995
|
||||||
Total
|
$
|
798,370
|
$
|
884,320
|
PROPOSAL 3: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
|
Our Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" Ratification of the Appointment of
Grant Thornton, LLP as our Independent Auditor for 2016.
|
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
|
We are responsible for providing independent, objective oversight of Havertys' accounting functions and internal controls and operate pursuant to a written charter approved by Havertys' board. We are comprised entirely of four independent directors who meet independence, experience and other qualification requirements of the NYSE listing standards, Section 10A(m)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Havertys' board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is a "financial expert," as defined by SEC rules.
Management is responsible for Havertys' financial reporting process, including Havertys' system of internal control, and for the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Havertys' independent registered public accounting firm, or "independent accountants," is responsible for auditing its consolidated financial statements and providing an opinion as to their conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States as well as attesting and reporting on the effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to monitor and review these processes. It is not our duty or responsibility to conduct auditing or accounting reviews or procedures. Consequently, in carrying out our oversight responsibilities, we shall not be charged with, and are not providing, any expert or special assurance as to Havertys' financial statements, or any professional certification as to the independent accountants' work. In addition, we have relied on management's representation that the financial statements have been prepared with integrity and objectively in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and on the representations of independent accountants included in their report on Havertys' financial statements.
We schedule our meetings to ensure we have sufficient time to devote attention to all of our tasks and during 2015 met four times. During 2015 and subsequent to the end of the year, we:
·met with management and the independent accountants, Ernst & Young, LLP ("EY") to review and discuss Havertys' critical accounting policies and significant estimates;
·met with management and EY to review and approve the 2015 audit plan;
·met regularly with both EY and the vice president internal audit outside the presence of management;
·reviewed and discussed the quarterly and annual reports prior to filing with the SEC;
·reviewed and discussed the quarterly earnings press releases and other financial press releases;
·met with the vice president internal audit to review, among other things, the audit plan, test work, findings and recommendations, and staffing;
·met with management and EY to review the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, and internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015;
·reviewed with senior management significant risks and the processes by which risk is identified, assessed, and mitigated;
·selected for the stockholders' ratification, Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2016;
·reviewed and reassessed the adequacy of the Audit Committee charter and recommended no changes; and
·completed all other responsibilities under the Audit Committee charter.
|
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT (continued)
|
We have discussed with EY the matters required by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 16, Communications with Audit Committees, and SEC Rule 2-07 of Regulation S-X, which includes a review of significant accounting estimates and Havertys' accounting practices. In addition, we have received written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountants required by PCAOB Ethics and Independence Rule 3526, Communications with Audit Committees Concerning Independence, and discussed with the independent accountants their firm's independence.
We considered whether EY's provision of non-audit services to Havertys was compatible with maintaining their independence, and determined the provision of such non-audit services was compatible with respect to the time EY was performing audit services for Havertys.
Based upon our discussion with management and EY, and our review of the representations of management and EY, we recommended to the Board that the audited consolidated financial statements be included in Havertys' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
John T. Glover, Chair
Vicki R. Palmer
Fred L. Schuermann
Al Trujillo
This report shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC nor shall this report be incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this proxy statement into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such acts.
|
OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
|
Ownership of Company Stock by Directors and Management
|
Common Stock
|
Class A Common Stock
|
||||||||||||||||||
Shares
Beneficially
Owned (1)(2)
|
Acquirable
Within
60 Days (3)
|
Percent
of Class
|
Shares
Beneficially
Owned(2)
|
Percent of
Class
|
|||||||||||||||
Nominees for Holders of
Class A Common Stock
|
|||||||||||||||||||
John T. Glover
|
62,630
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Rawson Haverty, Jr.
|
2,400
|
(4)
|
267
|
*
|
702,195
|
(5)(6)(7)
|
34.57
|
%
|
|||||||||||
L. Phillip Humann
|
119,187
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Mylle H. Mangum
|
34,846
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Frank S. McGaughey, III
|
7,879
|
(8)
|
—
|
*
|
138,377
|
(9)
|
6.81
|
%
|
|||||||||||
Clarence H. Smith
|
84,531
|
(10)
|
735
|
*
|
692,643
|
(11)(12)
|
34.10
|
%
|
|||||||||||
Al Trujillo
|
42,357
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Nominees for Holders of
Common Stock
|
|||||||||||||||||||
L. Allison Dukes
|
—
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Vicki R. Palmer
|
32,947
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Fred L. Schuermann
|
29,400
|
—
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Directors Not Standing for Re-election
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Terence F. McGuirk
|
32,124
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||
Named Executive Officers
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Dennis L. Fink
|
131,927
|
468
|
*
|
32,352
|
1.59
|
||||||||||||||
Steven G. Burdette
|
2,586
|
208
|
*
|
28,530
|
1.40
|
||||||||||||||
Richard D. Gallagher
|
4,467
|
417
|
*
|
25,000
|
1.23
|
||||||||||||||
J. Edward Clary
|
47,480
|
417
|
*
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
Executive Officers and
Directors as a group (18)
|
701,821
|
3,262
|
3.50
|
%
|
1,626,597
|
80.07
|
%
|
(1)
|
This column also includes shares of common stock beneficially owned under our directors' Deferred Plan for the following individuals: Mr. Glover - 10,360; Mr. Humann – 63,092; Ms. Mangum – 34,846; Mr. Smith – 3,672; Mr. Trujillo – 28,993; and Mr. Schuermann – 29,400.
|
(2)
|
Includes shares pledged as security in brokerage firms customary margin accounts, whether or not there are loans outstanding. Common Stock: all directors and executive officers as a group – none. Class A common stock: Mr. Haverty – 82,331 shares; and for all directors and executive officers as a group – 82,331. Effective November 12, 2013, directors and executive officers are prohibited from pledging Havertys securities (including depositing securities in a margin account). Officers and directors with such existing transactions have until December 31, 2016 to reach compliance with our policy prohibiting pledges.
|
(3)
|
Represents shares of common stock resulting from the officers' vested SSARs with an exercise price of $18.14.
|
(4)
|
This amount includes 2,000 shares of common stock held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Haverty's minor children for which he is co-trustee.
|
(5)
|
According to a Form 4 filed on December 2, 2015, H5, L.P. holds shared voting and dispositive power over 517,323 shares of Class A common stock. Rawson Haverty, Jr. is the manager of the Partnership's general partner, Pine Hill Associates, LLC. Mr. Haverty disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his partnership interest.
|
(6)
|
This amount also includes 85,517 shares of Class A common stock held by the Mary E. Haverty Foundation, a charitable organization, for which Mr. Haverty has sole voting power through a revocable proxy granted to him by the Foundation. Mr. Haverty has no pecuniary interest in the shares of the Foundation and disclaims any beneficial ownership in the Foundation's shares.
|
|
(7)
|
This amount also includes 17,024 shares of Class A common stock held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Haverty's minor children for which he is co-trustee.
|
|
(8)
|
This amount includes 5,500 shares of common stock owned by Mr. McGaughey's wife and he disclaims any beneficial ownership in these shares.
|
|
(9)
|
According to the Schedule 13D filed on January 13, 2015, Ridge Partners, L.P. holds voting and dispositive power over 72,392 shares of Class A common stock. Mr. McGaughey is the general partner of Ridge Partners L.P. Mr. McGaughey disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by Ridge Partners, L.P. except to the extent of his partnership interest.
|
|
(10)
|
This amount includes 28,338 shares of common stock held by Mr. Smith's wife.
|
|
(11)
|
According to a Schedule 13D filed on January 13, 2015, Villa Clare Partners, L.P. holds shared voting and dispositive power over 603,497 shares of Class A common stock. Clarence H. Smith is the manager of the Partnership's general partner, West Wesley Associates, LLC. Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his partnership interest.
|
|
(12)
|
This amount also includes 1,950 shares of Class A common stock held by Mr. Smith's wife.
|
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
|
OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
|
Principal Stockholders
|
Common Stock
|
Class A Common Stock
|
|||||||||||||
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
|
Percent
of Class
|
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
|
Percent
of Class
|
|||||||||||
BlackRock, Inc.
55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055
|
2,055,222
|
(1)
|
10.21
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
The Burton Partnership, LP
P.O. Box 4643, Jackson, WY 83001
|
1,753,255
|
(2)
|
8.71
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
6300 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX 78746
|
1,748,418
|
(3)
|
8.69
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Wellington Management Group, LLP
280 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
|
1,671,412
|
(4)
|
8.31
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Royce & Associates, LLC
745 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10151
|
1,613,100
|
(5)
|
8.02
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Renaissance Technologies LLC
800 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
|
1,172,100
|
(6)
|
5.82
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC
2049 Century Park East, 16th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
|
1,130,694
|
(7)
|
5.62
|
%
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
Villa Clare Partners, L.P.
158 West Wesley Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
|
*
|
*
|
603,497
|
(8)
|
29.70
|
%
|
||||||||
H5, L.P.
4414 Dunmore Road, NE, Marietta, GA 30068
|
*
|
*
|
517,323
|
(9)
|
25.46
|
%
|
||||||||
Rawson Haverty, Jr.
780 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30342
|
*
|
*
|
184,872
|
(10)(11)
|
9.10
|
%
|
(1)
|
According to a Schedule 13G filed on January 8, 2016, BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power over 2,001,453 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,055,222 shares of common stock.
|
(2)
|
According to a Schedule 13G filed on October 9, 2014, The Burton Partnership, LP, The Burton Partnership (QP), LP and Donald W. Burton, General Partner holds sole voting and dispositive power over 1,753,255 shares of common stock.
|
(3)
|
According to a Schedule 13G filed on February 9, 2016, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP ("Dimensional") holds sole voting over 1,688,841 shares and dispositive power over 1,748,418 shares of common stock. Dimensional is an investment advisor registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager to certain other commingled group trusts and separate accounts (the "Funds"). Dimensional possesses investment and/or voting power over the shares held by the Funds. The shares are owned by the Funds and Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
|
(4)
|
According to a Schedule 13G filed on February 11, 2016 the Wellington Management Group holds shared voting power over 1,507,532 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,671,412 shares of common stock.
|
(5)
|
According to a Schedule 13G filed on January 13, 2016, Royce & Associates, LLC holds sole voting and dispositive power over 1,613,100 shares of common stock.
|
(6)
|
According to a Scheduled 13G filed on February 12, 2016, Renaissance Technologies LLC holds sole voting and dispositive power over 1,172,100 shares of common stock.
|
(7)
|
According to a Schedule 13G filed on February 12, 2016 NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC holds sole voting power over 1,130,168 shares of common stock and sole dispositive power over 1,130,694 shares of common stock.
|
(8)
|
According to a Schedule 13D filed on January 13, 2015, Villa Clare Partners, L.P. holds shared voting and dispositive power over 603,497 shares of Class A common stock. Clarence H. Smith is the manager of the Partnership's general partner, West Wesley Associates, LLC. Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his partnership interest.
|
(9)
|
According to a Form 4 filed on December 2, 2015, H5, L.P. holds shared voting and dispositive power over 517,323 shares of Class A common stock. Rawson Haverty, Jr. is the manager of the Partnership's general partner, Pine Hill Associates, LLC. Mr. Haverty disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his partnership interest.
|
(10)
|
This amount includes 85,517 shares of Class A common stock held by the Mary E. Haverty Foundation, a charitable organization, for which Mr. Haverty has sole voting power through a revocable proxy granted to him by the Foundation. Mr. Haverty has no pecuniary interest in the shares of the Foundation and disclaims any beneficial ownership in the Foundation's shares.
|
(11)
|
This amount also includes 17,024 shares of Class A common stock held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Haverty's minor children for which he is co-trustee.
|
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
|
Plan Category
|
Number of Securities
To be issued upon
exercise of outstanding
equity awards(1)
(a)
|
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options and stock-settled stock appreciation rights (SSARs)
(b)
|
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under
equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in Column (a))
(c)
|
|||||||||
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders:
|
||||||||||||
Long-Term Incentive Plans
|
445,365
|
(2)
|
$
|
18.14
|
1,083,834
|
(3)
|
||||||
Director Compensation Plan
|
115,256
|
(4)
|
—
|
272,886
|
||||||||
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||
Total
|
560,621
|
$
|
18.14
|
1,356,720
|
(1)
|
Shares issuable pursuant to outstanding equity awards under our 2004 and 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plans and Director Compensation Plan.
|
(2)
|
This number includes 344,490 full value restricted stock or restricted units and 100,875 SSARs.
|
(3)
|
Any shares which are forfeited, expired, cancelled, or withheld for payment of taxes are made available for use under the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
|
(4)
|
Shares deferred under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
|
Submission of Stockholder Proposals
|
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
|
OTHER BUSINESS
|
Meeting Information
|
||
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
|
Meeting Type: Annual
|
|
For holders as of: March 11, 2016
|
||
Date: May 9, 2016 Time:10:00 a.m. ET
|
||
Location: Marriott SpringHill
120 East Redwood Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
|
||
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
780 Johnson Ferry Road
Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30342
|
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Voting Items
|
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR its nominees.
|
Election of Directors
|
1. Election of Directors: Holders of Class A Common Stock
|
Nominees:
|
01) John T. Glover 05) Frank S. McGaughey, III
|
02) Rawson Havertys, Jr. 06) Clarence H. Smith
|
03) L. Phillip Humann 07) Al Trujillo
|
04) Mylle H. Mangum
|
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following proposal.
|
2. Ratification of the Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Independent Auditor for 2016.
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Voting Items
|
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR its nominees.
|
Election of Directors
|
1. Election of Directors: Holders of Common Stock
|
01) L. Allison Dukes 03) Fred L. Schuermann
|
02) Vicki R. Palmer
|
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following proposal.
|
2. Ratification of the Appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as Independent Auditor for 2016.
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P
R
O
X
Y
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
COMMON STOCK
Proxy Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors for
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 9, 2016
|
||||
By signing this proxy you appoint Jenny Hill Parker and Dennis L. Fink, or either of them, proxies with full power of substitution to represent and vote all the shares you are entitled to vote as directed on the reverse side of this card on the specified proposal and, in their discretion, on any other business which may properly come before the Annual Meeting and all postponements and adjournments. The Annual Meeting will be held on May 9, 2016, at the Marriott SpringHill, 120 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, Maryland, at 10:00 A.M.
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Please be sure to vote all classes of stock that you own.
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You are encouraged to specify your choices by marking the appropriate boxes (SEE REVERSE SIDE), but you need not mark any boxes if you wish to vote in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. The named proxies cannot vote unless you sign and return this card or follow the applicable Internet or telephone voting procedures.
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Address Changes/ Comments:
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(if you noted any Address Changes/comments above, please mark corresponding box on other side.)
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SEE REVERSE SIDE
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HAVERTYS COMMON STOCK
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VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com
Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the website and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.
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ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS
If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via email or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the Internet and when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years.
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VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903
Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.
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VOTE BY MAIL
Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing c/o. Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE ALL CLASSES OF STOCK THAT YOU OWN.
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC. COMMON STOCK
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR its nominees.
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Election of Directors
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For All
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Withhold
All
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For All
Except
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To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark "For All Except" and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR its nominees.
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1. Election of Directors: Holders of Common Stock
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01) L. Allison Dukes
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03) Fred L. Schuermann
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02) Vicki R. Palmer
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following proposal.
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2. Ratification of the Appointment of Grant Thornton
LLP as Independent Auditor for 2016.
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For Against Abstain
☐ ☐ ☐
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Please date and sign exactly as name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as an attorney, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by President or other authorized person. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. For joint accounts, each joint owner should sign.
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For address changes and/or comments, please check this box and write them on the back where indicated. [ ]
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Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date
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Signature (Joint Owners) Date
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P
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Proxy Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors for
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 9, 2016
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By signing this proxy you appoint Jenny Hill Parker and Dennis L. Fink, or either of them, proxies with full power of substitution to represent and vote all the shares you are entitled to vote as directed on the reverse side of this card on the specified proposal and, in their discretion, on any other business which may properly come before the Annual Meeting and all postponements and adjournments. The Annual Meeting will be held on May 9, 2016, at the Marriott SpringHill, 120 East Redwood Street, Baltimore, Maryland, at 10:00 A.M.
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Please be sure to vote all classes of stock that you own.
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You are encouraged to specify your choices by marking the appropriate boxes (SEE REVERSE SIDE), but you need not mark any boxes if you wish to vote in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. The named proxies cannot vote unless you sign and return this card or follow the applicable Internet or telephone voting procedures.
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Address Changes/ Comments:
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(if you noted any Address Changes/comments above, please mark corresponding box on other side.)
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SEE REVERSE SIDE
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HAVERTYS CLASS A COMMON STOCK
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VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com
Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the website and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.
|
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ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS
If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via email or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the Internet and when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years.
|
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VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903
Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.
|
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VOTE BY MAIL
Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing c/o. Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE ALL CLASSES OF STOCK THAT YOU OWN.
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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC. CLASS A COMMON STOCK
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR its nominees.
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Election of Directors
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For All
☐
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Withhold
All
☐
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For All
Except
☐
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To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark "For All Except" and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR its nominees.
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1. Election of Directors: holders of Class A Common Stock
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01) John T. Glover
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05) Frank S. McGaughey, III
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02) Rawson Haverty, Jr.
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06) Clarence H. Smith
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03) L. Phillip Humann
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07) Al Trujillo
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04) Mylle H. Mangum
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following proposal.
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2. Ratification of the Appointment of Grant Thornton
LLP as Independent Auditor for 2016.
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For Against Abstain
☐ ☐ ☐
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Please date and sign exactly as name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as an attorney, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by President or other authorized person. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. For joint accounts, each joint owner should sign.
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For address changes and/or comments, please check this box and write them on the back where indicated. [ ]
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Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date
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Signature (Joint Owners) Date
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