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8323 Walton Parkway
New Albany, Ohio 43054
(614) 775-3500
April 17, 2006
Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting will
be held on May 18, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at our corporate offices, located at 8323
Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio. If you need assistance in finding the location of the meeting,
please call our Investor Relations department at (614) 775-3500.
At the meeting, we will:
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elect three directors to the Board; |
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ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent
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transact other business as may come before the meeting. |
We will also report on our financial and operating performance during 2005, and update stockholders
on our strategy for future growth.
It is very important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. After reading
the enclosed proxy statement, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card, or take
advantage of voting your proxy over the telephone or the Internet.
We encourage you to take advantage of voting on the Internet because it is an easy process and
the least expensive way for us to tabulate your vote. Also, if you vote on the Internet, you will
have the option at that time to enroll in Internet delivery of our proxy materials in the future.
We look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting.
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Michael W. Rayden |
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Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
8323 Walton Parkway
New Albany, Ohio 43054
(614) 775-3500
NOTICE OF 2006 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
May 18, 2006
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Too, Inc. will be held on May 18, 2006, at 9:00 a.m.
Eastern Time at the corporate offices of Too, Inc., 8323 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio, to
conduct the following items of business:
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To elect three directors, each to serve a three-year term expiring at the 2009
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Stockholders who owned shares of our stock at the close of business on April 7, 2006, are
entitled to vote at the annual meeting. A complete list of these stockholders will be available at
our corporate offices prior to the annual meeting.
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Michael W. Rayden |
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Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING
The Board of Directors of Too, Inc. is soliciting your proxy to vote at the 2006 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders (or any adjournment of the meeting). This proxy statement summarizes the
information you need to know to vote at the annual meeting. Throughout the proxy statement, the
terms We, Our, Too, and the Company refer to Too, Inc.
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began mailing this proxy statement and the enclosed proxy card on or about April 17, 2006,
to all stockholders entitled to vote. Our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K is being sent with this
proxy statement.
Date, time and place of meeting
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Shares entitled to vote
Stockholders entitled to vote are those who owned our common stock at the close of business on
the record date, April 7, 2006. As of the record date, there were 32,933,422 shares of Too, Inc.
common stock outstanding. Each share of common stock that you own entitles you to one vote.
Voting your proxy
Whether or not you plan to attend the annual meeting, we urge you to vote. Stockholders of
record can give proxies by mailing their signed proxy cards or by voting telephonically or on the
Internet. Submitting your completed proxy card, or voting telephonically or on the Internet, will
not affect your right to attend the annual meeting and vote.
The enclosed proxy card indicates the number of shares of our common stock that you own as of
the record date.
Instructions for the three methods of voting your proxy are listed on your proxy card. If you
complete and submit your proxy correctly, one of the individuals named on your proxy card (your
proxy) will vote your shares as you have directed. If you submit the proxy but do not make
specific choices, your proxy will follow the Boards recommendations and vote your shares:
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FOR the election of the nominees for director (as described on page 3); and |
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FOR the ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the
independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the 2006 fiscal
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If any other matter is presented at the annual meeting, your proxy will vote in accordance
with his best judgment. At the time this proxy statement went to press, we knew of no other
matters, beyond the approval of the aforementioned matters, to be acted on at the annual meeting.
Revoking your proxy
You may revoke your proxy by:
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notifying our Secretary in writing before the meeting that you have revoked your proxy; or |
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Voting in person
If you plan to attend the meeting and vote in person, a ballot will be available when you
arrive. However, if your shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or other nominee, you
must bring a letter from the nominee indicating that you are the beneficial owner of the shares as
of the close of business on April 7, 2006, the record date for voting, and that you are authorized
to vote those shares at the annual meeting.
Quorum requirement
A quorum of stockholders is necessary to hold a valid meeting. The presence at the meeting,
in person or by proxy of the holders of shares representing at least one-third of the votes of the
common stock entitled to vote constitutes a quorum. Abstentions and broker non-votes are counted
as present for establishing a quorum. A broker non-vote occurs on an item when a broker is not
permitted to vote on that item absent instruction from the beneficial owner of the shares and no
instruction is given.
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Directors are elected by a plurality of the
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stock present at the meeting in person or by
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Ratification of the Selection
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For the election of directors, proxies that are marked Withhold Authority and broker
non-votes will not count toward a nominees achievement of a plurality, and, thus, will have no
effect. As to each other matter submitted to our stockholders for approval at the annual meeting,
for purposes of determining the number of shares of our common stock voting on the matter, (1)
abstentions will be counted and will have the effect of a negative vote, and (2) broker non-votes
will not be counted and, thus, will have no effect.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors has nominated three directors for election at the annual meeting. Each
of the nominees is currently serving as a director. If you re-elect them, each will hold office
for a three-year term expiring at the 2009 annual meeting or until his or her successor has been
elected.
Your proxy will vote for each of the nominees unless you specifically withhold authority to
vote for a particular nominee. If any nominee is unable to serve, your proxy may vote for another
nominee proposed by the Board. We do not know of any nominee of the Board who would be unable to
serve as director if elected.
Stockholders wishing to nominate directors for election may do so by delivering to the Chair
of the Nominating Committee of the Company, not less than 14 days nor more than 50 days before a
meeting of the stockholders called for the election of directors, a notice stating: (a) the name,
age, business address and, if known, residence address of each nominee proposed in the notice; (b)
the principal occupation or employment of each nominee; (c) the number of shares of common stock of
the Company beneficially owned by each nominee; and (d) such other information as is required by
the Companys bylaws. No person may be elected as a director of the Company unless he or she has
been nominated by a stockholder in this manner or by the Board of Directors.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS:
Nominees and Directors
Nominees of the Board of Directors for election at the 2006 annual meeting
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Elizabeth M. Eveillard
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Age 59 |
Ms. Eveillard is an independent consultant. Ms. Eveillard served as Senior Managing Director,
Retailing and Apparel Group, Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., from 2000 to 2002 and as a consultant to
May 2003. Prior to that time, Ms. Eveillard served as the Managing Director, Head of Retailing
Industry, PaineWebber Incorporated from 1988 to 2000. From 1972 to 1988, Ms. Eveillard held
various executive positions including Managing Director in the Merchandising Group with Lehman
Brothers. Ms. Eveillard also serves on the board of directors of Retail Ventures, Inc. and Birks &
Mayors Inc., both publicly held companies. Ms. Eveillard was first elected to the Board of
Directors in February 2003.
Ms. Kramer is Chief Executive of Resource Interactive, a professional services firm
specializing in interactive marketing solutions for national brands. Resource Interactive was
founded by Ms. Kramer in 1981. Ms. Kramer was first elected to the Board of Directors in August
1999.
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Fredric M. Roberts
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Age 63 |
Mr. Roberts is President of F.M. Roberts & Company, Inc., an investment banking firm that Mr.
Roberts established in 1980. Mr. Roberts served as 1993 Chairman of the Board of Governors of the
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). From 1994 to 1996, he was a member of the
Nasdaq Stock Market Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. Mr. Roberts also serves as
Chairman of the board of directors of Cost Plus, Inc., a publicly held company. Mr. Roberts was
first elected to the Board of Directors in February 2003.
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Directors whose terms continue until the 2007 annual meeting
Mr. Krinsky is a partner at the law firm of OMelveny and Myers LLP in Newport Beach,
California. Before joining the firm as a partner in 1994, he was a partner at the law firm of
Pettis, Tester, Kruse & Krinsky. Mr. Krinsky is a corporate attorney who specializes in mergers
and acquisitions and securities law. Mr. Krinsky was first elected to the Board of Directors in
August 1999.
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Kenneth J. Strottman
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Mr. Strottman is the founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Strottman
International, Inc., a marketing agency specializing in developing promotional programs targeting
children and families. Before founding his firm in 1983, Mr. Strottman served as Vice President,
Marketing, at Mattel, Inc. Mr. Strottman was first elected to the Board of Directors in August
1999.
Directors whose terms continue until the 2008 annual meeting
Mr. Mallott is an independent financial consultant and part-time retail stock analyst employed
by Coker & Palmer. Prior to his current position, Mr. Mallott spent 16 years in retail financial
management. He retired as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intimate Brands, Inc. in
February 2000, a position he held since 1995. Mr. Mallott also serves on the board of directors of
Big Lots, Inc., a publicly held company. Mr. Mallott was first elected to the Board of Directors
in February 2000.
Mr. Rayden has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since March 1996. He was
elected Chairman of the Board of the Company in August 1999. Before joining the Company, he served
as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Pacific Sunwear of California,
Inc. from 1990 to 1996, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Stride Rite Corporation from
1987 to 1989, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Eddie Bauer Inc. from 1984 to 1987. Mr.
Rayden also serves on the board of directors of Strottman International, Inc., a privately held
company. Mr. Rayden was first elected to the Board of Directors in August 1999.
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Information Concerning the Board of Directors and Corporate Governance
Our Board of Directors held four meetings in fiscal year 2005. During fiscal year 2005, all
of the directors attended 75 percent or more of the total number of meetings of the Board (held
during the period for which such person was a director) and committees of the Board on which they
served (held during the period for which such person served).
It is the Companys expectation that all members of the Board of Directors attend the annual
meeting of stockholders. All members of the Companys Board of Directors were present at the
Companys 2005 annual meeting of stockholders.
Upon consideration of the criteria and requirements regarding director independence set forth
in the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Board of Directors has determined that a
majority of its members are independent. Specifically, the Board has determined that Ms.
Eveillard, Ms. Kramer, and Messrs. Krinsky, Mallott, Roberts, and Strottman meet the standards of
independence established by NYSE Rule 303A.02. For a director to be considered independent, the
Board must determine that a director does not have any direct or indirect material relationship
with the Company. The Board has established guidelines to assist it in determining director
independence, which conform to, or are more exacting than, the independence requirements in the
NYSE listing rules. The independence guidelines are set forth on pages 2 5 of the Companys
Corporate Governance Principles, which can be obtained on the Companys website as described below.
The presiding director at the executive sessions of the non-management directors rotates among
the Chairs of the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance Committees, in that order.
The Companys Board of Directors welcomes communications from stockholders. Stockholders may send
communications to the Board of Directors, any director, or the non-management directors, c/o Too,
Inc., 8323 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio 43054.
During fiscal year 2003 and early fiscal year 2004, in response to SEC initiatives, the new
NYSE listing requirements, and the corporate governance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, the Board of Directors adopted Corporate Governance Principles, an Amended and Restated Audit
Committee Charter, a Compensation Committee Charter, and a Nominating and Governance Committee
Charter. The Board of Directors also adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is
applicable to all of the Companys directors, officers, and associates, and a Code of Ethics for
Senior Financial Officers. All of the above are available in the corporate governance section of
our website, www.tooinc.com.
Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has standing Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance
Committees. Each of the committees consists solely of directors who meet the standards of
independence established by NYSE Rule 303A.02, including the more stringent independence standard
required for audit committees.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors selects the firm to be employed as our
independent registered public accounting firm, reviews the scope of their audit and fees, including
services provided for the review of the quarterly results and related filings, as well as reviews
and approves any non-audit fees. In addition, the Audit Committee consults with the independent
auditors about the plan of audit, the resulting audit report and the accompanying management
letter. The Audit Committee also confers with the independent auditors about the adequacy of
internal accounting controls, as appropriate, outside of the presence of management. The Audit
Committee also oversees and advises management with respect to the documentation, testing and
evaluation of the Companys system of internal control over financial reporting. The members of
the Companys Audit Committee are Philip E. Mallott, Chairman, Elizabeth M. Eveillard, and David A.
Krinsky. Kenneth J. Strottman was also a member of the Audit Committee until May 2005 when he was
replaced by Mr. Krinsky. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Mallott, Chairman, meets
the requirements of a financial expert as set forth in Section 401(h) of Regulation S-K
promulgated by the SEC. The Audit Committee held ten meetings in fiscal year 2005.
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Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews executive compensation and
administers the Companys stock option and incentive compensation performance plans. Its members
are Fredric M. Roberts, Chairman, Nancy J. Kramer, and Elizabeth M. Eveillard. Kenneth J.
Strottman was also a member of the Compensation Committee until May 2005 when he was replaced by
Ms. Eveillard. The Compensation Committee held four meetings in fiscal year 2005.
Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee consists of Nancy J. Kramer, Chairwoman, Fredric M.
Roberts, and Kenneth J. Strottman. Elizabeth M. Eveillard was also a member of the Nominating and
Governance Committee until May 2005 when she was replaced by Mr. Strottman. The Nominating and
Governance Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the size and
composition of the Board, establishes procedures for the nomination process, recommends candidates
for election to the Board of Directors, and leads the Board in its annual evaluation of the Boards
performance. When considering potential candidates, the Nominating and Governance Committee looks
for candidates who, as a group, meet the Companys strategic needs; possess high personal values
and integrity; have an understanding of the regulatory and policy environment in which the Company
does its business; and have substantial experience that is of particular relevance to the Company.
The Company generally does not pay any third parties to identify or evaluate, or assist in
identifying or evaluating, potential nominees.
The Nominating and Governance Committee also has the responsibility to develop and recommend
to the Board of Directors a set of corporate governance principles applicable to the Company. The
Companys Corporate Governance Principles are posted on the Companys website at www.tooinc.com, as
described previously.
The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider director nominations made by
stockholders for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders provided that the names of such nominees
are submitted in writing within the time period described on page 3.
The Nominating and Governance Committee will also consider the recommendations of stockholders
regarding potential director candidates. In order for stockholder recommendations regarding
possible director candidates for director to be considered by the Nominating and Governance
Committee:
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such recommendations must be provided to the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee c/o Too, Inc., 8323 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio 43054, in writing at
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the nominating stockholder must meet the eligibility requirements to submit a valid
stockholder proposal under Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
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the stockholder must describe the qualifications, attributes, skills, or other
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The Nominating and Governance Committee held two meetings in fiscal year 2005.
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Executive Officers
In addition to Mr. Rayden, the following persons are our executive officers:
Ms. Boyer has served as our President and General Manager Justice Stores since August 2003.
Previously, Ms. Boyer served as our President of Merchandising for Limited Too from August 2002 to
August 2003, as Executive Vice President of Planning, Allocation, and Merchandising Operations from
February 2001 to July 2002, as Senior Vice President Merchandising Operations since June 2000,
and as Vice President Merchandising Operations since May 1998. Ms. Boyer also held various
positions with us and The Limited, Inc., including Vice President Planning and Allocation from
1995 to 1998. Before joining The Limited, Inc. in 1991, she served as a Financial Consultant for
Andersen Consulting from 1990 to 1991, a Merchandise Planner for The Limited, Inc. from 1989 to
1990 and Merchandise Controller of Youthland, Inc. from 1984 to 1989. Ms. Boyer served on our
Board of Directors from August 2002 until March 2004.
Mr. Bracale has served as Executive Vice President Marketing, Web, Catalog, Partnerships and
International Licensing for Too, Inc. since February 2006. Previously, Mr. Bracale served as our
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Limited Too from November 2004 to February
2006. Mr. Bracale served as Executive Vice President Marketing, Catalog and Web from August 2002
to October 2004. Mr. Bracale served as Senior Vice President General Manager-Catalog, Internet
from February 2000 to July 2002, and as Vice President and General Manager-Catalog from December
1998 to January 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bracale was Vice President of Bass Pro
Shops Catalog Division from 1995 to 1998.
Ms. Damaso has served as our Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Design and Fashion for
Limited Too since November 2004. Previously, Ms. Damaso served as Executive Vice President of
Merchandising from August 2004 until November 2004. Ms. Damaso served as Senior Vice President
General Merchandise Manager from February 2001 until August 2004, and as Vice President and
Merchandise Manager from April 2000 until February 2001. Ms. Damaso joined the Company in 1998 as
a Senior Buyer of Accessories, following 15 years in merchandising at Marshall Fields Department
Stores and a division of Limited Brands.
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William E. May, Jr.
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Mr. May has served as our Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer since February
2004 and as our Secretary and Treasurer since August 2004. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. May
served as President and Chief Executive Officer, Wholesale for Fleming Companies, Inc. from June
2002 until November 2003. He also served as Vice President, Gap Global Distribution for Gap, Inc.
from March 1999 until June 2002. Mr. May has also held roles as Executive Vice President/Chief
Operating Officer for Nash Finch Company, Senior Vice President Operations, Marketing, Procurement
and MIS for Spartan Stores and other executive positions in the food industry.
Ms. Munnelly has served as our Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of
Merchandising, Design and Fashion for Justice since June 2003. Ms. Munnelly served as our
Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Merchandising, Design and Fashion for
Limited Too from August 2002 to June 2003. Ms. Munnelly served as Senior Vice President, General
Merchandise Manager of Merchandising, Design and Fashion for Active and Sportswear from February
2000 to July 2002, and as Vice President General Merchandise Manager of Active and Sportswear
from September 1999 to January 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Munnelly was Vice President
of Merchandising for Just Nikki and Velvet Pixies, divisions of Claires Inc. from June 1997 to
September 1999. Ms. Munnelly also served as Merchandise Manager for United Retail Group from 1992
to 1995, and held merchandising
positions of increasing responsibility with Macys from 1974 to 1992, culminating in her position
as Vice President of Merchandising, Design, Product Development and Corporate Sourcing.
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Mr. Sykes has served as our Senior Vice President Human Resources since October 2000. Prior
to joining the Company, he was a principal since October 1999 at Walker-Sykes Associates, LLC, an
executive search firm. Mr. Sykes owned his own executive search firm, Ron Sykes & Associates, from
August 1998 to October 1999. From April 1995 to August 1998, he was a senior human resources
executive with The Limited Stores Inc. Mr. Sykes has held similar positions with F & R Lazarus,
Stride Rite Corporation, Jordan Marsh, A & S/Jordan Marsh, and Macys East.
Ms. Timmons has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since June
2005. Prior to joining the Company, she served as Vice President of Finance of Safelite Group,
Inc. from January 1996 until June 2005. Before joining Safelite Group, Inc., Ms. Timmons was a
partner in audit services for Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Security Ownership of Directors and Management
Below is a table with information providing the number of shares of Too, Inc.s common stock
beneficially owned by each of the directors of the Company, executive officers listed in the
Summary Compensation Table below, and all of the directors and executive officers of Too, Inc. as a
group.
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William E. May, Jr. |
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22,189 |
(10) |
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* |
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Michael W. Rayden |
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601,086 |
(11) |
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1.8 |
% |
Fredric M. Roberts |
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8,250 |
(12) |
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* |
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Kenneth J. Strottman |
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52,000 |
(13) |
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* |
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All directors and executive officers as a group (14 persons) |
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1,275,371 |
(14) |
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3.7 |
% |
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* |
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Less than 1% |
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(1) |
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Unless otherwise indicated, each named person has voting and investment power over
the listed shares and such voting and investment power is exercised by the named person or
shared with a spouse. |
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(2) |
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Reflects ownership as of February 28, 2006. |
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(3) |
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Includes options to purchase 151,472 shares exercisable within 60 days after
February 28, 2006. |
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(4) |
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Includes options to purchase 92,865 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(5) |
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Includes options to purchase 42,802 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(6) |
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Includes options to purchase 4,500 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(7) |
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Includes options to purchase 39,500 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(8) |
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Includes options to purchase 39,500 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(9) |
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Includes options to purchase 34,500 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(10) |
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Includes options to purchase 21,875 shares exercisable within 60 days after
February 28, 2006. |
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(11) |
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Includes options to purchase 354,901 shares exercisable within 60 days after
February 28, 2006. |
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(12) |
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Includes options to purchase 8,250 shares exercisable within 60 days after February
28, 2006. |
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(13) |
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Includes options to purchase 39,500 shares exercisable within 60 days after
February 28, 2006 and 2,500 shares owned by Mr. Strottmans family members, for which Mr.
Strottman disclaims beneficial ownership. |
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(14) |
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Includes options to purchase 950,122 shares exercisable within 60 days after
February 28, 2006 held by all directors and executive officers as a group. |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table shows the compensation paid by Too, Inc. to each of the named executive
officers of the Company for each of the last three fiscal years.
Summary Compensation Table
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Long-term |
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Annual Compensation |
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Compensation Awards |
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Other |
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All Other |
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Annual |
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Securities |
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Compen- |
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Fiscal |
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Compensa- |
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Restricted |
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Underlying |
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sation |
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Year |
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Salary($)(1) |
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Bonus($)(2) |
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tion($)(3) |
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Awards($)(4) |
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Options |
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($)(5) |
Michael W. Rayden |
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2005 |
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1,050,000 |
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2,399,040 |
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110,875 |
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7,692,503 |
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44,602 |
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603,535 |
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Chairman of the Board, Chief |
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2004 |
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1,140,000 |
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1,980,000 |
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157,332 |
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341,460 |
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50,000 |
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312,232 |
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Executive Officer and |
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2003 |
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1,044,231 |
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80,128 |
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125,000 |
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512,877 |
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President |
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William E. May, Jr.(6) |
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2005 |
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488,269 |
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653,072 |
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240 |
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147,606 |
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12,500 |
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76,694 |
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Executive Vice President |
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2004 |
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463,462 |
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523,750 |
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75,000 |
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113,754 |
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Chief Operating Officer, |
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2003 |
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Treasurer and Secretary |
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Sally A. Boyer |
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2005 |
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445,003 |
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586,432 |
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3,019 |
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147,606 |
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12,500 |
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164,577 |
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President and General Manager |
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2004 |
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441,800 |
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462,800 |
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784 |
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84,959 |
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12,500 |
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96,116 |
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Justice Stores |
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2003 |
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420,000 |
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1,441 |
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399,000 |
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136,969 |
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Scott M. Bracale |
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2005 |
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453,846 |
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556,920 |
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3,878 |
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147,606 |
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12,500 |
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189,170 |
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Executive Vice President |
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2004 |
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434,500 |
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445,000 |
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1,377 |
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84,959 |
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12,500 |
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134,739 |
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Marketing, Web, Catalog, |
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2003 |
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400,000 |
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399,000 |
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17,866 |
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Partnerships and International |
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Licensing |
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Paula M. Damaso |
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2005 |
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400,000 |
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456,960 |
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2,434 |
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130,007 |
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9,204 |
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135,644 |
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Executive Vice President, |
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2004 |
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377,179 |
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363,000 |
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535 |
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68,292 |
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10,000 |
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71,396 |
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Merchandising, Design and |
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2003 |
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317,692 |
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949 |
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12,000 |
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92,013 |
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Fashion Limited Too |
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(1) |
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Salary figures include amounts which the named executive officers have elected to
defer under the terms of the supplemental retirement and deferred compensation plan. Such
amounts are further discussed in footnote 5 below. |
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(2) |
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Represents the total of the performance-based incentive compensation for the spring
and fall selling seasons. Also includes a one-time cash bonus paid to each of the executive
officers based on their individual performances during the 2004 spring selling season. Bonus
figures include amounts which the named executive officers have elected to defer under the
terms of the supplemental retirement and deferred compensation plan. Such amounts are further
discussed in footnote 5 below. |
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(3) |
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Represents reimbursement of taxes on benefits paid on behalf of the listed officers.
Also, for Mr. Rayden, represents personal use of the Companys airplane in the amount of
$100,000 in 2005, $154,724 in 2004, and $74,344 in 2003, in each case the aggregate
incremental cost of such benefit to the Company. |
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(4) |
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Represents for each executive officer, the restricted stock awards for the specified
fiscal year under the Too, Inc. 1999 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan. Information
set forth above is based on the closing price of the Companys common stock on the date on
which the awards were made. |
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On February 15, 2005, each of the following executive officers received an award of shares of
restricted stock, in the following amounts, valued at $28.25 per share: 13,381 shares for Mr.
Rayden, 3,135 shares for Mr. May, 3,135 shares for Ms. Boyer, 3,135 shares for Mr. Bracale, and
2,761 shares for Ms. Damaso. After achieving a certain level of aggregate earnings per share
for fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2006, the awards vest on a prorated basis, subject to continued
employment with the Company. |
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Also on February 15, 2005, each of the following executive officers received an award of shares
of restricted stock, in the following amounts, valued at $28.25 per share: 8,920 shares for Mr.
Rayden, 2,090 for Mr. May, 2,090 shares for Ms. Boyer, 2,090 shares for Mr. Bracale, and 1,841
shares for Ms. Damaso. The shares vest 25% per year beginning on February 10, 2006, subject to
continued employment with the Company, but only if certain income levels are achieved for fiscal
2005 or fiscal 2006. |
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On February 15, 2005, Mr. Rayden received an award of 250,000 shares of restricted stock, valued
at $28.25 per share. The shares vest 10% on each of the first three anniversaries of the date
of grant, 15% on the fourth anniversary, 25% on the fifth anniversary, and 30% on the sixth
anniversary, but only if certain net income levels are achieved for fiscal 2005 or fiscal 2006. |
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On February 10, 2004, each of the following executive officers received an award of shares of
restricted stock, in the following amounts, valued at $16.26 per share: 12,500 shares for Mr.
Rayden, 3,100 shares for Ms. Boyer, 3,100 shares for Mr. Bracale, and 2,500 shares for Ms.
Damaso. After achieving a certain level of aggregate earnings per share for fiscal 2004 and
fiscal 2005, the awards vest on a prorated basis, subject to continued employment with the
Company. |
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Also on February 10, 2004, each of the following executive officers received an award of shares
of restricted stock, in the following amounts, valued at $16.26 per share: 8,500 shares for Mr.
Rayden, 2,125 shares for Ms. Boyer, 2,125 shares for Mr. Bracale, and 1,700 shares for Ms.
Damaso. The shares vest 25% per year beginning on February 10, 2005, subject to continued
employment with the Company. |
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On August 12, 2003, each of Ms. Boyer and Mr. Bracale received an award of 25,000 shares of
restricted stock, valued at $15.96 per share. After achieving a certain level of sales increase
for 2004, the awards vest 100% on August 12, 2007, subject to continued employment with the
Company. |
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As of January 28, 2006, the aggregate restricted stock holdings and the value of such holdings
for each of the named executive officers were: Mr. Rayden, 331,176 shares, $9,471,634; Mr. May,
5,225 shares, $149,435; Ms. Boyer, 34,918 shares, $998,655; Mr. Bracale, 34,918 shares,
$998,655; Ms. Damaso, 8,377 shares, $239,582 (based on the $28.60 fair market value of the
Companys common stock on January 28, 2006). |
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Dividends will not be paid or accrue with respect to shares of restricted stock until such
shares vest. |
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For Fiscal 2005, includes group term insurance premiums in the amounts of $4,903,
$4,769, $1,475, $1,020 and $1,350, paid on behalf of executive officers Rayden, May, Boyer,
Bracale, and Damaso, respectively, executive life insurance premiums in the amount of $12,295
paid on behalf of Mr. Rayden and employer contributions to the |
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qualified retirement plan and
the supplemental retirement and deferred compensation plan, as well as investment earnings on
deferred compensation balances, in the amounts of $586,337, $71,925, $163,102, $188,150, and
$134,294 for officers Rayden, May, Boyer, Bracale, and Damaso, respectively. |
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Mr. May joined the Company in February 2004. |
Stock Options
The following table shows certain information regarding stock options granted to the executive
officers named in the Summary Compensation Table during the 2005 fiscal year.
Options Granted in Fiscal Year 2005
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Individual Grants |
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At Assumed |
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Number of |
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% of Total |
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Annual Rates |
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Securities |
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Options |
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Exercise |
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of Stock Price |
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Underlying |
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Granted To |
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or |
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Appreciation For |
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Options |
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Employees in |
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Base Price |
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Expiration |
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Option Terms($)(1) |
Name |
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Granted |
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Fiscal Year |
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($/Share) |
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Date |
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5% |
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10% |
Michael W. Rayden |
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44,602 |
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27.3 |
% |
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28.25 |
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2/15/15 |
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792,411 |
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2,008,126 |
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William E. May, Jr. |
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12,500 |
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7.6 |
% |
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28.25 |
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2/15/15 |
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222,078 |
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562,790 |
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Sally A. Boyer |
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12,500 |
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7.6 |
% |
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28.25 |
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2/15/15 |
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222,078 |
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562,790 |
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Scott M. Bracale |
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12,500 |
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7.6 |
% |
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28.25 |
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2/15/15 |
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222,078 |
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562,790 |
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Paula M. Damaso |
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9,204 |
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5.6 |
% |
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28.25 |
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2/15/15 |
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163,521 |
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414,394 |
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The amounts under the columns labeled 5% and 10% are included by the Company
pursuant to certain rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not
intended to forecast future appreciation, if any, in the price of the Companys common stock.
Such amounts are based on the assumption that the option holders hold the options granted for
their full term. The actual value of the options will vary in accordance with the market
price of the Companys stock. |
The following table provides certain information regarding the value of stock options at the
end of the fiscal year held by the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table:
Aggregated Option Exercises in 2005 Fiscal Year
and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
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Number of Securities |
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Value of Unexercised |
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Underlying Unexercised |
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In-the-Money |
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Shares |
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Options at Fiscal |
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Options at Fiscal |
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Acquired on |
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Realized |
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Year-End(#)(2) |
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Year-End($)(3) |
Name |
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Exercise (#) |
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($)(1) |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
Michael W.
Rayden |
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378,147 |
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6,750,094 |
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275,000 |
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169,602 |
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448,750 |
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1,382,111 |
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William E. May, Jr. |
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18,750 |
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180,563 |
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0 |
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68,750 |
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0 |
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579,813 |
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Sally A. Boyer |
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21,999 |
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290,067 |
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138,972 |
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38,125 |
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956,936 |
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162,500 |
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Scott M. Bracale |
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23,136 |
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315,489 |
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81,615 |
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33,125 |
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400,542 |
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149,375 |
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Paula M. Damaso |
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19,304 |
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262,135 |
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31,251 |
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26,454 |
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54,451 |
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185,974 |
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Value realized was calculated based on the number of shares exercised multiplied by
the excess of the fair market value of a share of Too, Inc. common stock on the date of
exercise over the exercise price of the stock option. |
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(2) |
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Represents exercisable and unexercisable Too, Inc. stock options for the individual
as of January 28, 2006. |
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(3) |
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Represents the total gain that would have been realized if all in-the-money options
held at fiscal year-end had been exercised, determined by multiplying the number of shares
underlying the options by the difference between the option exercise price and fair market
value at year-end ($28.60 on January 28, 2006). An option is in-the-money if the fair market
value of the underlying shares exceeds the exercise price of the option. |
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth additional information as of January 28, 2006, concerning
shares of our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options and other rights under
our existing equity compensation plans and arrangements, divided between plans approved by our
stockholders and plans or arrangements not submitted to our stockholders for approval. The
information includes the number of shares covered by, and the weighted average exercise price of,
outstanding options and other rights and the number of shares remaining available for future grants
excluding the shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants, and other rights.
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Number of securities |
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remaining available for |
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Number of Securities to |
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issuance under equity |
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be issued upon exercise |
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Weighted-average exercise |
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compensation plans |
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of outstanding options, |
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price of outstanding options, |
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(excluding securities |
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warrants and rights |
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warrants and rights |
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reflected in column(a)) |
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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Equity
compensation plans
approved by
security holders |
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1,711,663 |
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$ |
23.02 |
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2,284,515 |
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Equity compensation
plans not approved
by security holders |
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Total |
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1,711,663 |
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$ |
23.02 |
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2,284,515 |
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Director Compensation
Associates and officers who are directors receive no additional compensation for services as
directors. Cash compensation for non-associate directors includes the following:
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an annual retainer of $35,000 for service on the Board of Directors, paid quarterly in arrears; |
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an annual retainer of $7,500 for service as Chairman of the Audit Committee, payable quarterly in arrears; |
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an annual retainer of $4,000 for service as Chairman of the Compensation Committee,
payable quarterly in arrears; |
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$1,500 for each Board meeting attended; and |
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$1,000 for each committee meeting attended. |
In addition, under our 2005 Stock Plan for Non-Associate Directors, each director who is not
an associate of our Company receives:
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upon a directors election to the Board, an initial grant to purchase 10,000 shares
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an annual grant of options to purchase 10,000 shares of our common stock at a price
equal to the fair market value of the shares at the grant date; and |
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after three years of service as a director, a one-time grant of options to purchase
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Employment Agreements with Certain Executive Officers
We entered into amended and restated employment agreements with Mr. Rayden, Ms. Boyer, Mr.
Bracale, Ms. Damaso, Ms. Munnelly, and Mr. Sykes effective September 15, 2003. The Company entered
into an employment agreement with Mr. May effective February 23, 2004. Except for Mr. Rayden,
whose agreement has an initial term of five years, each agreement has an initial term of three
years, after which it will renew automatically for additional one year periods on the same terms
and conditions, unless either party provides notice to the other of an intention not to extend it
at least 90 days prior to the anniversary date. Furthermore, if a change in control (as defined in
the agreement) occurs during the term of the agreement, the term of the agreement will be extended
for two years from the date of the change in control.
Each employment agreement provides for a minimum annual base salary, plus any increases in
base compensation as may be authorized by the Board of Directors after the date of the agreement.
The agreements also provide for each officers continued participation in the Companys incentive
compensation and stock option plans and other benefits as described in the agreements.
The employment agreements require the Company to compensate each officer and provide him or
her with certain benefits if his or her employment is terminated before the agreement expires. The
compensation and benefits each officer is entitled to receive vary depending upon whether his or
her employment is terminated: (1) by the Company for cause (as defined in the officers agreement),
or voluntarily by the officer, or in the case of Mr. Rayden, other than for good reason (as defined
in his agreement); (2) by the Company other than for cause, or in the case of Mr. Rayden, for good
reason; (3) involuntarily due to disability; (4) upon retirement; or (5) upon the officers death,
under which circumstance the applicable compensation and benefits are payable to the officers
beneficiaries.
If the officers employment is terminated by the Company for cause, voluntarily by the
officer, or in the case of Mr. Rayden, if his employment is terminated by the Company for cause or
by Mr. Rayden for other than good reason (as defined in his agreement), the officers severance
benefits payable under the employment agreement will include:
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any accrued base salary and accrued vacation not paid as of the termination date; |
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vested benefits as of the termination date under the Companys benefit, retirement,
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in Mr. Raydens case, continued payment of life insurance premiums through the end
of the calendar year. |
If the officers employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause, or in the case
of Mr. Rayden, for good reason (as defined in his agreement), the officers severance benefits
payable under the employment agreement will include:
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any accrued base salary and accrued vacation not paid as of the termination date; |
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a pro-rated bonus amount; |
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vested benefits as of the termination date under the Companys benefit, retirement,
incentive and other plans; |
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continued payment of 100% of base salary for 12 months for Mr. Sykes, Ms. Damaso and
Ms. Munnelly, continued payment of 100% of base salary for 18 months for Ms. Boyer, Mr.
May and Mr. Bracale and, in the case of Mr. Rayden, a lump sum amount equal to two
times the sum of (i) base salary and (ii) the greater of Mr. Raydens (a) annual par
target bonus opportunity in the year of termination or (b) the actual annual bonus
earned by Mr. Rayden in the year prior to the year of termination; |
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continued insurance benefits for one year for Mr. Sykes, Ms. Damaso and Ms.
Munnelly, 18 months for Ms. Boyer, Mr. May and Mr. Bracale and, in Mr. Raydens case,
two years; |
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outplacement services and related travel costs up to a maximum of $10,000 (or, in
Mr. Raydens case, $30,000); |
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acceleration of vesting of stock awards by 12 additional months for Ms. Boyer, Mr.
May and Mr. Bracale and, in Mr. Raydens case, acceleration of vesting stock awards by
24 additional months and continued payment of life insurance premiums through the end
of the calendar year; and |
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employment continuation period for disability benefits for one year for Mses. Boyer,
Damaso and Munnelly, and Messrs. May, Bracale and Sykes. |
If the officers employment is terminated involuntarily due to disability, the officers
severance benefits payable under the employment agreement will include:
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any accrued base salary and accrued vacation not paid as of the disability date; |
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a pro-rated bonus amount; |
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vested benefits as of the termination date under the Companys benefit, retirement,
incentive and other plans; |
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100%, 80% and 60%, respectively, of base salary for the first, second and third 12
months following the disability date (reduced by amounts received by the officer under
the Companys disability plans); |
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additional salary benefits if the officer is disabled beyond 36 months; and |
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in Mr. Raydens case, continued payment of life insurance premiums through the end of the calendar year. |
Notwithstanding the above, the salary continuation payments will cease upon the earlier of (a) the
disability ceasing to exist or (b) the officers retirement.
If the officers employment is terminated by reason of his or her retirement, the officers
severance benefits will include the following:
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accrued base salary and accrued vacation not paid as of the termination date; |
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a pro-rated bonus amount; and |
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vested benefits as of the termination date under the Companys benefit, retirement,
incentive and other plans. |
If the officers employment is terminated by reason of his or her death, the Companys sole
obligation will be to pay the officers spouse, estate or designated beneficiary, as the case may
be, the same amounts due the officer if he or she had retired, as described above.
The employment agreements also prohibit the officer from becoming directly or indirectly
connected with any business or entity that competes directly or indirectly with the Company during
the officers employment with the Company and for a period of one year (or in the case of Mr.
Rayden, two years) from the date of termination if employment is terminated: (1) by the Company for
any reason, (2) by the officer for any reason, or (3) by reason of either the Companys or the
officers decision not to extend the term of the agreement. Mr. Raydens non-competition period
will terminate after a change in control, upon a termination by the Company for other than cause,
or upon a termination by Mr. Rayden for good reason. The non-competition periods of the other
officers will terminate upon termination by the Company other than for cause after a change in
control, or by the officer for good reason after a change in control.
We also entered into executive agreements with Mr. Rayden, Ms. Boyer, Mr. Bracale, Ms. Damaso
and Ms. Munnelly effective September 15, 2000, with Mr. Sykes effective October 30, 2000, and with
Mr. May effective February 23, 2004. Each agreement has an initial term of three years, after
which it will renew automatically for additional one year periods on the same terms and conditions,
unless the Company provides notice to the officer of an intention not to extend the executive
agreement at least 30 days prior to the anniversary date. Furthermore, if a change in control (as
defined in the executive agreement) occurs during the term of the executive agreement, the term of
the agreement will be extended for two years from the date of the change in control.
Under each executive agreement, the Company must provide severance benefits to the officer if
his or her employment is terminated (other than on account of death or disability or for cause):
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by the Company at any time six months prior to a change in control if such
termination was in contemplation of such change in control and was done to avoid the
effects of the agreement; |
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by the Company within 24 months after a change in control; |
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by the officer for good reason (as defined in the executive agreement) at any time
within 24 months after a change in control; or |
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in the case of Mr. Rayden, by him with or without good reason during the period
beginning on the one year anniversary date of a change in control and lasting for 30
days. |
In addition to accrued compensation, bonuses, vested benefits and stock options, the officers
severance benefits payable under the executive agreement include:
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a lump sum cash payment equal to the sum of: (1) any accrued base salary and
vacation time payable as of the termination and (2) the officers base annual salary
(as defined in the agreement) multiplied by three; |
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a lump sum cash payment equal to the sum of: (1) the pro-rated bonus amount (as
defined in the agreement) and (2) the highest annual incentive compensation to which
the officer would be entitled multiplied by three; |
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36 months of continued insurance benefits; |
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outplacement services and related travel costs up to a maximum of $10,000 (or, in
Mr. Raydens case, $60,000). |
Under the executive agreements, a change in control shall be deemed to occur upon: (1) the
acquisition by any person of 25% or more of the voting power of the Companys outstanding
securities; (2) a merger or consolidation of the Company; (3) a sale of 50% or more of the
Companys assets; (4) the liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or (5) any transaction that
has the same effect as any of the foregoing.
We entered into a letter agreement with Poe A. Timmons effective June 1, 2005. The agreement
provides for an annual base salary, with potential adjustments based upon annual reviews. The
agreement also provides for Ms. Timmons continued participation in the Companys incentive
compensation and stock option plans and other benefits as described in the agreement. We also
entered into separation pay, confidentiality and non-competition agreement with Ms. Timmons
effective June 10, 2005. Under the agreement, if Ms. Timmons employment is terminated other than
for cause, the Company has agreed to pay Ms. Timmons her weekly base salary for a period of 52
weeks, minus the deductions required by law and subject to a deduction of any salary or
compensation earned from other employment or self-employment during that 52-week period.
Related Party Transactions
The Company entered into an employment arrangement with Charles Strottman, son of director
Kenneth J. Strottman. Charles Strottman is employed by the Company as Director of Marketing, a
non-executive position, with annual compensation in excess of $60,000. The Company finds that the
terms of his employment are reasonable and consistent with the terms of employment that are offered
to similarly situated associates.
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The following Compensation Committee Report, Performance Graph, and Audit Committee Report
shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference
this proxy statement into any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate
this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such Acts.
REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Our Compensation Committee has the power, among other things, to do the following:
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review and approve our executive compensation philosophy and policies and the
application of such policies to the compensation of our executive officers; |
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determine the annual salary, bonus, stock grants and options, and other benefits,
direct and indirect, of our executives officers; |
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review new executive compensation programs; |
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establish and periodically review policies for the administration of our executive
compensation programs; and |
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approve certain employment arrangements with new employees. |
Compensation Philosophy
We seek to apply a consistent compensation philosophy for all of our leadership group
associates, including our executive officers. The primary goals of our compensation program are
to:
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attract and retain qualified executives; |
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reward current and past individual performance; |
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provide short-term and long-term incentives for good and excellent future performance; and |
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link total compensation for individual performance and our performance to enhance stockholder value. |
Accordingly, we have structured total compensation for our leadership group associates to
provide a portion of the compensation as fixed compensation and a portion of the compensation as a
variable amount based on performance. Our philosophy is built on the following basic principles:
We believe in paying for results. Individuals in leadership roles are compensated based on a
combination of total Company, business unit and individual performance factors. Total Company
performance is evaluated primarily based on the degree by which financial targets are met or
exceeded. In addition, a significant portion of total compensation is in the form of equity-based
awards, which ties into increases in stockholder value.
We are committed to providing a total compensation program designed to attract the best senior
leaders to our business and retain the best and most consistent performers. To achieve this goal,
we will periodically compare our pay practices and overall pay levels with other leading retail,
and where appropriate, non-retail companies, and adjust our compensation guidelines based on this
review.
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We believe that it is important to apply generally consistent guidelines for substantially all
associate compensation programs across our Company, considering the size of unit, area of
responsibility, complexity, development stage, and performance of our Company, along with the
performance of the individual executive.
Principal Compensation Elements
The principal elements of our executive compensation packages are base salary,
performance-based cash incentive compensation, and equity-based long-term incentive programs.
Base Salary
The Committee annually reviews and approves the employment of each executive officer,
including the base salary. The Committee considers an individuals qualifications and experience
in setting an initial base salary. In determining salary adjustments, the Committee considers the
size and responsibility of the individuals position, the business units overall performance, the
individuals overall performance and future potential, and the base salaries paid by competitors to
employees in comparable positions. Individual performance is measured against the following
factors: seasonal and annual business goals, business growth and brand execution goals, and the
recruitment and development of future leadership talent. The Committee considers these factors
subjectively in the aggregate, and accords none a formula weight.
Performance-Based Cash Incentive Compensation
We have employed a performance-based cash incentive compensation program for specified key
leadership positions along with certain other members of the Companys management that provides for
incentive payments based on the level of achievement of pre-established financial goals for each
six-month operating season. The goals under this plan for spring 2005 and fall 2005 were based on
operating income. Goals, however, also may be based on other financial measures, including the
price of the Companys or an affiliates common stock, stockholder return, return on equity, return
on investment, return on capital, sales productivity, comparable store sales growth, economic
profit, economic value added, net income, gross margin, sales, free cash flow, earnings per share,
operating company contribution or market share. These goals are generally determined prior to or
near the beginning of each season, and are based on an analysis of historical performance and
growth expectations for our business, expectations of the public markets and progress toward
achieving our long-range strategic plan for the business. Target cash incentive compensation
opportunities are established annually for eligible executives stated as a specific percentage of
base salary, ranging from 10 percent to 150 percent of base salary. The amount of incentive
compensation paid to participating executives can range from zero to double their targets, based
upon the extent to which performance goals are achieved or exceeded. The maximum amount payable to
any participant may not exceed $3,000,000 in any year under the incentive program.
Equity-Based Incentive Programs
The Committee believes that continued emphasis on equity-based compensation opportunities
encourages performance that enhances stockholder value, thereby further linking leadership and
stockholder objectives. We believe that the magnitude and vesting schedule of the award also serve
to retain key performers.
The award opportunity level for each eligible participant depends on the individuals
responsibility level and potential within the Company, competitive practices, and the market price
of our common stock.
In 2005, the Company awarded restricted stock awards or stock options to key executives in the
amounts set forth in the Summary Compensation Table on page 9 and the Option Grants in Fiscal Year
2005 table on page 11. The restricted stock awards are based on the achievement of certain
pre-established financial goals. The option program utilizes vesting periods to encourage
retention of key executives. The exercise price for each option granted equals the fair market
value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
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CEO Compensation
We entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Rayden, effective September 15, 2003. Under
the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Rayden may receive equity compensation such as
restricted stock, stock options, and deferred compensation at the Compensation Committees
discretion. The terms of Mr. Raydens employment agreement are described above in this proxy
statement under the section entitled Employment Agreements with Certain Executive Officers.
In February 2005, the Company awarded 44,602 stock option shares in Too, Inc. to Mr. Rayden.
Section 162(m)
Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) bars a deduction to any publicly held corporation for
compensation paid to a covered employee in excess of $1 million per year unless performance
criteria are set by the Compensation Committee within 90 days prior to the beginning of a
performance period (or such earlier or later date as is permitted by Section 162(m)). Generally, we
intend that compensation paid to our covered employees shall be deductible to the fullest extent
permitted by law. We may make payments that are not fully deductible if, in our judgment, such
payments are necessary to achieve our compensation objectives and to protect stockholder interests.
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Compensation Committee |
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Fredric M. Roberts, Chairman |
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Nancy J. Kramer |
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Elizabeth M. Eveillard |
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
Fredric M. Roberts, Nancy J. Kramer, and Elizabeth M. Eveillard, who are not employees of the
Company, are members of the Compensation Committee. Kenneth J. Strottman was also a member of the
Compensation Committee until May 2005 when he was replaced by Ms. Eveillard. Since 1993, Mr.
Rayden has served as a member of the advisory board of Strottman International, Inc., a privately
held company, of which Mr. Strottman is President and Chief Executive Officer. In his capacity as
an advisory board member, Mr. Rayden has no power to direct the activities of Strottman
International, Inc. or to set the compensation of Mr. Strottman.
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STOCKHOLDER RETURN GRAPH
The following graph shows a comparison, over a five-year period, of the cumulative total
return for Too, Inc. common stock, the Standard & Poors SmallCap 600 Index and the Standard &
Poors Apparel Retail Index, each of which assumes an initial investment value of $100 on February
3, 2001, in the common stock of the Company, and in the Standard & Poors SmallCap 600 Index and
the Standard & Poors Apparel Retail Index. The comparison also assumes the reinvestment of any
dividends.
Total Return To Shareholders
(Includes reinvestment of dividends)
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ANNUAL RETURN PERCENTAGE |
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TOO, INC |
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46.02 |
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-38.70 |
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-8.11 |
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74.18 |
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2.84 |
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47.86 |
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14.20 |
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-29.55 |
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2.18 |
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31.54 |
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19.69 |
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146.02 |
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89.52 |
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82.26 |
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143.28 |
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100 |
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102.84 |
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84.87 |
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125.49 |
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143.31 |
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173.54 |
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70.45 |
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71.99 |
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94.70 |
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The primary responsibility of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in
fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating primarily to the quality and integrity of Too,
Inc.s financial reporting process and reports, its systems of internal accounting and controls,
and the independent audit of its financial statements. Management is responsible for preparing the
financial statements, and the outside auditor is responsible for auditing those financial
statements. The Audit Committee, which consists of three independent directors, functions in
accordance with a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors. The Amended and Restated
Audit Committee Charter is available on the Companys Corporate Governance page on its website at
www.tooinc.com. The Charter requires the Audit Committee to perform a self-assessment and review
the Charter annually.
In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed the
audited financial statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January
28, 2006, with management and the outside auditors, including their judgment about the quality and
appropriateness of accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant judgments, and the
clarity of the disclosures in the financial statements. In addition, the Audit Committee discussed
with the outside auditors the matters required to be communicated under generally accepted auditing
standards by Statement on Auditing Standards 61. The Audit Committee also discussed with the
outside auditors the auditors independence from management and the Company, and discussed the
matters contained in the outside auditors formal written statement received by the Company and
required by the Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1.
The Audit Committee discussed with the Companys outside auditors the overall scope and plan
for their audit. The Audit Committee met separately with the outside auditors, with and without
management present, to discuss the results of their examinations, including the integrity,
adequacy, and effectiveness of the accounting and financial reporting processes and controls, and
the overall quality of Too, Inc.s reporting.
In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended
to the Board, and the Board has approved, that the audited financial statements be included in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2006, for filing with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
During the course of the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006, management completed the
documentation, testing and evaluation of the Companys system of internal control over financial
reporting in response to the requirements set forth in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 and related regulations. The Committee was apprised of the progress of the evaluation and
provided oversight and advice to management during the process. In connection with this oversight,
the Committee received periodic updates provided by management and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP at
each regularly scheduled Committee meeting. The Committee also reviewed the report of management
contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006,
as well as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPs Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K related to its audit of (i) the Companys
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, (ii) managements assessment of
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and (iii) the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting. The Committee continues to oversee the Companys
efforts related to its internal control over financial reporting and managements preparations for
the evaluation in fiscal 2006.
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Philip E. Mallott, Chairman |
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Elizabeth M. Eveillard |
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David A. Krinsky |
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SHARE OWNERSHIP OF PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table shows the names of owners of the Companys common stock who, on February
28, 2006 (unless otherwise noted), were known by Too, Inc. to be beneficial owners of more than 5%
of the shares of common stock of the Company.
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Snow Capital Management, L.P. |
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2100 Georgetowne Drive, Suite 400 |
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270 Park Avenue |
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Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, which generally attribute beneficial ownership of securities to
persons who possess sole or shared voting power and or investment power with respect to those
securities. |
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Percent of Class is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned
by the total number of outstanding shares of the Company on February 28, 2006, plus the number
of shares such person has the right to acquire within 60 days of February 28, 2006. |
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Commission on January 23, 2006, by Snow Capital Management, L.P. |
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Based on information filed on Schedule 13G with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 10, 2006, by JPMorgan Chase & Co. as parent holding company for
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., Bank One
Trust Co., N.A., and JPMorgan Investment Advisors Inc. |
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our officers,
directors, and greater than 10% stockholders to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership
of the Companys securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC regulations require
that copies of the reports be provided to the Company. Based solely on our review of such reports,
we believe that all reporting persons complied with all filing requirements during the fiscal year
ended January 28, 2006, except for one late Form 4 filing for Ms. Munnelly.
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) served as the independent registered public accounting firm
for the Company for the 2005 fiscal year and throughout the periods covered by the consolidated
financial statements. Representatives of PwC are expected to attend the annual meeting in order to
respond to questions from stockholders, and they will have the opportunity to make a statement.
On February 9, 2006, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company determined
that it would dismiss PwC as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm upon
completion by PwC of its procedures on the Companys financial statements as of and for the fiscal
year ended January 28, 2006 and the Form 10-K in which such financial statements will be included.
Upon completion of such procedures by PwC, the Company will file an
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amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 15, 2006, with an update of the
disclosures required by Items 304(a)(1)(ii), (iv) and (v) of Regulation S-K through the date of
completion of such procedures.
PwCs reports on the Companys consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended
January 29, 2005 and January 31, 2004, did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of
opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting
principles.
During the Companys fiscal years ended January 29, 2005 and January 31, 2004, and through
February 9, 2006, there were no disagreements with PwC on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure (within the meaning of
Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) which, if not resolved to PwCs satisfaction, would have
caused PwC to make reference thereto in its report on the Companys consolidated financial
statements for such years. There were no reportable events (as defined by Item 304(a)(1)(v) of
Regulation S-K), except for a material weakness in the Companys internal control over the
selection and application of our lease accounting policies, which failed to identify misstatements
in property and equipment, deferred credits from landlords, rent expense, depreciation expense and
the related impact of these items on cash provided by operating activities and cash used for
investing activities (the Material Weakness), as reported in the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2005 (the 2004 Form 10-K). PwC discussed the Material
Weakness with the Audit Committee during the Companys preparation of the 2004 Form 10-K. As
reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 30, 2005, the
Material Weakness was remediated. The Company has authorized PwC to respond fully to any inquiries
by the successor independent registered public accounting firm relating to the Material Weakness.
The Company requested PwC to furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and
Exchange Commission stating whether PwC agreed with the above statements. A copy of PwCs letter
was filed as Exhibit 16.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February
24, 2006.
On February 14, 2006, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP
(Deloitte & Touche) to serve as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for
the fiscal year ending February 3, 2007. The decision to appoint Deloitte & Touche as the Companys
independent registered public accounting firm was made by the Audit Committee and was the result of
a competitive review process involving several accounting firms.
During the Companys fiscal years ended January 29, 2005 and January 31, 2004, and through
February 9, 2006, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted with Deloitte & Touche
regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has selected, subject to the ratification of the
stockholders of the Company, Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting
firm for the Company for the 2006 fiscal year. It is intended that persons acting under the
accompanying proxy will vote the shares represented thereby in favor of ratification of such
appointment. It is anticipated that representatives of Deloitte & Touche LLP will be present at
the annual meeting to respond to appropriate questions and to make a statement if such
representatives so desire. Deloitte & Touche LLP has not performed audits of the Company in the
past.
Ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm requires
the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting on the
matter. Abstentions have the same effect as votes cast against ratification, and broker non-votes
have no effect. Unless a contrary choice is specified, proxies solicited by the Board of Directors
will be voted for ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accounting
firm.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR.
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FEES OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The following table shows the aggregate fees billed to the Company by its former independent
registered public accounting firm, PwC, for services rendered during the fiscal years ended January
28, 2006 and January 29, 2005.
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The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of services other than those performed in
connection with the Audit Fees above is compatible with maintaining the principal accountants
independence.
The Audit Committee has a policy that the Committee will pre-approve all audit and non-audit
services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee may
delegate pre-approval authority to a member of the Committee. The decisions of the member to whom
pre-approval authority is delegated must be presented to the full Committee at its next scheduled
meeting. The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to the Chairman.
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Stockholder proposals to be included in the proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders should be submitted to the Secretary of the Company at our corporate offices by
December 15, 2006, but not before November 15, 2006. The Company may omit from the proxy statement
and form of proxy relating to the next annual meeting of stockholders any proposals that are not
received by the Secretary by December 15, 2006, or which are received before November 15, 2006.
Any stockholder proposal submitted outside the processes of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for presentation at our 2007 Annual Meeting will be considered
untimely for purposes of Rule 14a-4 and 14a-5 if notice thereof is received by the Company after
February 27, 2007. To be submitted at the meeting, any such proposal must be a proper subject for
stockholder action under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Stockholder nominations for the Board of Directors to be elected at the 2007 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders should be submitted not less than 14 days, nor more than 50 days, before the 2007
Annual Meeting.
SOLICITATION EXPENSES
The Company will pay the expense of preparing, assembling, printing and mailing the proxy form
and the form of material used in solicitation of proxies. Our associates may solicit proxies by
telephone, mail services, electronic mail, mailgram, facsimile, telegraph, cable and personal
interview.
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CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO PROXY MATERIALS AND ANNUAL REPORTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted amendments to its rules regarding delivery
of proxy statements and annual reports to stockholders sharing the same address. We may now
satisfy these delivery rules by delivering a single proxy statement and annual report to an address
shared by two or more of our stockholders. This delivery method is referred to as householding
and can result in significant costs savings for us. To take advantage of this opportunity, we have
delivered only one proxy statement and annual report to multiple stockholders who share an address,
unless we received contrary instructions from the impacted stockholders prior to the mailing date.
We undertake to deliver promptly upon written or oral request a separate copy of the proxy
statement or annual report, as requested, to a stockholder at a shared address to which a single
copy of those documents was delivered. If you prefer to receive separate copies of a proxy
statement or annual report, either now or in the future, you can request a separate copy of the
proxy statement or annual report by writing to us at the following address: Investor Relations,
Too, Inc., 8323 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio 43054, Attention: Robert C. Atkinson, or by
telephoning us at (614) 775-3500.
If you are currently a stockholder sharing an address with another Too, Inc. stockholder and
wish to have your future proxy statements and annual reports householded, please contact Investor
Relations at the above address or telephone number.
OTHER MATTERS
Copies of the exhibits to our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K may be downloaded from our
corporate website, www.tooinc.com. Printed copies are also available, at a reasonable charge for
copying and mailing, by writing to us at the following address: Investor Relations, Too, Inc.,
8323 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio 43054, Attention: Robert C. Atkinson, or by telephoning us
at (614) 775-3500.
The Board of Directors knows of no other matters to be brought before the annual meeting.
However, if other matters should come before the meeting, each of the persons named in the proxy
intends to vote in accordance with their judgment on such matters.
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TOO, INC.
ANNUAL
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The
undersigned hereby appoints Michael W. Rayden and William E. May, Jr., or either of them
acting alone, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes them
to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side of this ballot, all of the shares of
Common Stock of Too, Inc. (the Company) that the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 18, 2006, at the
Companys corporate offices located at 8323 Walton Parkway, New Albany, Ohio, and at any
adjournment or postponement thereof.
THIS PROXY WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER.
IF NO SUCH DIRECTIONS ARE MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ON
THE REVERSE SIDE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2006
FISCAL YEAR.
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY PROMPTLY BY FOLLOWING
THE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE.
(Continued and to be signed on the reverse side)