DEF 14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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One South Church Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
March 23, 2010
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Chairman of the Board
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Dear Shareholders:
You are cordially invited to attend the UniSource Energy Corporation 2010 Annual Shareholders
Meeting (the Meeting) to be held on Friday, May 7, 2010, at San Miguel High School, 6601 South
San Fernando Road, Tucson, Arizona. The Meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., Mountain
Standard Time, so please plan to arrive earlier. No admission tickets will be required for
attendance at the Meeting.
Directors and executive officers will be available before and after the Meeting to speak with
you. During the Meeting, we will answer your questions regarding our business affairs and we will
consider the matters explained in the enclosed Proxy Statement.
We have enclosed a proxy card that lists all matters that require your vote. Please complete,
sign, date and mail the proxy card as soon as possible, whether or not you plan to attend the
Meeting. You may also vote by telephone or the Internet, as explained on the enclosed proxy card.
If you attend the Meeting and wish to vote your shares personally, you may revoke your proxy at
that time.
Please note that the New York Stock Exchange rules have changed. Brokers are not permitted to
vote your shares on the election of directors if you have not given your broker specific
instructions as to how to vote. Please be sure to give specific voting instructions to your broker
so that your vote can be counted.
Your interest in and continued support of UniSource Energy Corporation are much appreciated.
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UNISOURCE ENERGY CORPORATION |
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Paul J. Bonavia |
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
To the Holders of Common Stock of
UniSource Energy Corporation
We will hold the 2010 Annual Shareholders Meeting of UniSource Energy Corporation at San
Miguel High School, 6601 South San Fernando Road, Tucson, Arizona, on Friday, May 7, 2010, at 10:00
a.m., Mountain Standard Time (MST). The purpose of the Meeting is to:
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elect 12 directors to UniSource Energys Board of Directors for the ensuing
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ratify the selection of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for
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consider any other matters which properly come before the Meeting. |
Only shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2010, are entitled to vote
at the Meeting.
We have enclosed with this notice: (i) UniSource Energys 2009 annual report on Form 10-K;
(ii) the Proxy Statement; (iii) the Chairmans letter to shareholders; and (iv) a stock performance
chart. Proxy soliciting material is first being made available in electronic form, on or about
March 26, 2010. Your proxy is being solicited by UniSource Energys Board of Directors.
Please complete, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible, or vote by
telephone or the Internet, as explained on the enclosed proxy card.
Linda H. Kennedy
Corporate Secretary
Dated: March 23, 2010
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
EACH SHAREHOLDER IS URGED TO COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD BY
MAIL, OR TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR THE INTERNET, AS EXPLAINED ON THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD. IF THE MAIL
OPTION IS SELECTED, USE THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE
UNITED STATES. RETURNING A SIGNED PROXY WILL NOT PROHIBIT YOU FROM ATTENDING THE MEETING AND VOTING
IN PERSON IF YOU SO DESIRE.
UNISOURCE ENERGY CORPORATION
One South Church Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
PROXY STATEMENT
ANNUAL MEETING:
May 7, 2010
10:00 a.m., MST
San Miguel High School
6601 South San Fernando Road
Tucson, Arizona 85756
RECORD DATE:
The record date is March 15, 2010 (Record Date). If you were a shareholder of record at the close
of business on the Record Date, you may vote at the 2010 Annual Shareholders Meeting (Meeting)
of UniSource Energy Corporation (UniSource Energy as well as references to the Company, we,
our and us). At the close of business on the Record Date, UniSource Energy had 36,019,414
shares of common stock outstanding.
AGENDA:
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Proposal One: Elect 12 directors to UniSource Energys Board of Directors (Board) for the
ensuing year. |
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Proposal Two: Ratify the selection of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for
2010. |
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Proposal Three: Consider any other matters which properly come before the Meeting and any
adjournments. |
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM:
Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP are expected to be present at the Meeting with the
opportunity to make a statement and respond to appropriate questions from our shareholders.
PROXIES:
In accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
SEC), UniSource Energy is furnishing proxy materials to its shareholders on the Internet. The
Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials you received by mail will instruct you as to how
you may access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials. If
you would like to receive a printed copy of the Companys proxy materials, you should follow the
instructions included in the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials.
It is anticipated that the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is first being sent
to shareholders on or about March 26, 2010. The proxy statement and the form of proxy relating to
the Meeting are first being made available to shareholders on or about March 26, 2010.
PROXIES SOLICITED BY:
The Board.
REVOKING YOUR PROXY:
You may revoke your proxy before it is voted at the Meeting. To revoke, follow the procedures
listed on page 5 under Voting Procedures/Revoking Your Proxy.
COMMENTS:
Your comments about any aspects of UniSource Energys business are welcome. You may use the space
provided on the proxy card for this purpose, if desired. Although we may not respond on an
individual basis, your comments help the Company to measure your satisfaction, and UniSource Energy
may benefit from your suggestions.
PLEASE VOTE YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
Prompt return of your proxy will help reduce the costs of re-solicitation.
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VOTING PROCEDURES/REVOKING YOUR PROXY
You can vote by telephone, the Internet, mail or in person.
You may vote in person or by a validly designated proxy, or, if you or your proxy will not be
attending the Meeting, you may vote in one of three ways:
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Vote by Internet. The website address for Internet voting is on your Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials. Internet voting is available 24 hours a day; |
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Vote by telephone. The toll-free number for telephone voting is on your proxy card. Telephone
voting is available 24 hours a day; or |
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Vote by mail. If you have requested and received a copy of UniSource Energys proxy
materials, mark, date, sign and mail promptly a proxy card (a postage-paid envelope will be
provided for mailing in the United States). |
If you vote by telephone or Internet, DO NOT mail a proxy card.
Under Arizona law, a majority of the shares entitled to vote on any single matter which may be
brought before the Meeting will constitute a quorum. Business may be conducted once a quorum is
represented at the Meeting. If a quorum exists, action on a matter other than the election of
directors will be deemed approved if a majority of votes is cast in favor of the matter.
If you hold shares through an account with a bank or broker, the bank or broker may vote your
shares on some matters considered routine, even if you do not provide voting instructions.
Brokerage firms have the authority under the New York Stock Exchange rules to vote shares on
routine matters when their customers do not provide voting instructions. However, on other
matters, when the brokerage firm has not received voting instructions from its customers, the
brokerage firm cannot vote the shares on that matter and a broker non-vote occurs. Please note
that the New York Stock Exchange rules have changed and an uncontested election of directors is no
longer considered a routine matter. This means that brokers are not permitted to vote your shares
on the election of directors if you have not given your broker specific instructions as to how to
vote. Please be sure to give specific voting instructions to your broker so that your vote can be
counted.
Directors are elected by a plurality of votes.
Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the shares entitled to vote if a quorum
is present. A plurality means receiving the largest number of votes, regardless of whether that is
a majority. Withheld votes and broker non-votes will be counted as being represented at the Meeting
for quorum purposes but will not have an effect on the vote.
You may cumulate your votes for directors.
In the election of directors, each shareholder has the right to cumulate his votes by casting a
total number of votes equal to the number of his shares of common stock multiplied by the number of
directors to be elected. He may cast all of such votes for one nominee or distribute such votes
among two or more nominees. For any other matter that may properly come before the Meeting, each
share of common stock will be entitled to one vote.
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You can revoke your proxy after sending it in by following these procedures.
Any shareholder giving a proxy has a right to revoke that proxy by giving notice to UniSource
Energy in writing directed to the Corporate Secretary, UniSource Energy Corporation, One South
Church Avenue, Suite 1820, Tucson, Arizona 85701, or in person at the Meeting at any time before
the proxy is exercised. Those who fail to return a proxy or fail to attend the Meeting will not
count towards determining any required plurality, majority or quorum.
The shares represented by an executed proxy will be voted for the election of directors or withheld
in accordance with the specifications in the proxy. If no specification is made in an executed
proxy, the proxy will be voted in favor of the nominees as set forth herein.
Proxy Solicitation
The Company will bear the entire cost of the solicitation of proxies. Solicitations will be made
primarily by mail. In addition, the Company may make additional solicitation of brokers, banks,
nominees and institutional investors pursuant to a special engagement of BNY Mellon Shareholder
Services. Solicitations may also be made by telephone, facsimile or personal interview, if
necessary, to obtain reasonable representation of shareholders at the Meeting. UniSource Energys
employees may solicit proxies but they will not receive additional compensation for such services.
UniSource Energy will request brokers or other persons holding shares in their names, or in the
names of their nominees, to forward proxy materials to the beneficial owners of such shares or
request authority for the execution of the proxies. The Company will reimburse brokers and other
persons for reasonable expenses they incur in sending these proxy materials to you if you are a
beneficial holder of UniSource Energys shares.
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UNISOURCE ENERGY SHARE OWNERSHIP
Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth the number and percentage of shares of UniSource Energy common stock
beneficially owned as of March 15, 2010 and the nature of such ownership by each of the Companys
directors, Chief Executive Officer (CEO or Mr. Bonavia) and the Companys four other most
highly compensated executive officers (together with the Companys CEO, the Named Executives) as
of March 15, 2010 and all directors and executive officers as a group. Ownership includes direct
and indirect (beneficial) ownership, as defined by the SEC rules.
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Gregory A. Pivirotto
Director |
|
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8,500 |
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0 |
|
|
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0 |
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8,500 |
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|
* |
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|
3,131 |
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0 |
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11,631 |
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Joaquin Ruiz
Director |
|
|
300 |
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0 |
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0 |
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300 |
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* |
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5,562 |
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0 |
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5,862 |
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5
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Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership(1) |
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Other(2) |
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Shares |
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Shares |
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Subject to |
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Name and |
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Purchased |
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Options |
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Deferred Shares |
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Title of |
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Directly |
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Under the |
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Exercisable |
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Restricted |
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Under Deferred |
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Beneficial |
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Owned |
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401(k) |
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Within 60 |
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Total Beneficial |
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Percent |
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Stock Units |
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Compensation |
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Owner |
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Shares |
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Plan |
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Days |
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Ownership |
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of Class |
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Plan |
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Total |
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Kevin P. Larson
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer |
|
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45,175 |
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|
2,750 |
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124,465 |
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172,390 |
|
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* |
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0 |
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1,535 |
|
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173,925 |
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Raymond S. Heyman
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel |
|
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10,833 |
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|
|
4,759 |
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|
121,682 |
|
|
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137,274 |
|
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* |
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0 |
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91 |
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137,365 |
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Michael J. DeConcini
Senior Vice President
and Chief Operating
Officer, Transmission
and Distribution |
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16,909 |
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5,786 |
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160,373 |
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183,068 |
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* |
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28,711 |
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1,171 |
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212,950 |
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Karen G. Kissinger
Vice President,
Controller and Chief
Compliance Officer |
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44,303 |
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0 |
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64,765 |
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109,068 |
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* |
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0 |
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2,094 |
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111,162 |
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All directors and
executive officers
(including the Named
Executives) as a group |
|
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211,964 |
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45,150 |
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667,854 |
|
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924,968 |
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2.6 |
% |
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108,288 |
|
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38,191 |
|
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1,071,447 |
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* |
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Represents less than 1% of the outstanding common stock of UniSource Energy. |
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(1) |
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Amounts include the following: |
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Any shares held in the name of the spouse, minor children or other relatives sharing the
home of the director or executive officer. Except as otherwise indicated below, the directors
and executive officers have sole voting and investment power over the shares shown. Voting
power includes the power to direct the voting of the shares held, and investment power
includes the power to direct the disposition of the shares held. |
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Shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days, based on information from E*Trade,
UniSource Energys stock option plan administrator. |
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Equivalent share amounts allocated to the individuals 401(k) Plan which, since June 1,
1998, has included a UniSource Energy Stock Fund investment option. |
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(2) |
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While amounts in the Other column do not represent a right of the holder to receive stock
within 60 days, these amounts are being disclosed because management believes they reflect similar
objectives of 1) encouraging directors and executive officers to have a stake in the Company, and
2) aligning interests of directors and executive officers with those of shareholders. Under
UniSource Energys non-employee director compensation program, non-employee directors receive an
annual grant of restricted stock units that have an underlying value equal to one share of
UniSource Energy common stock. The value of the restricted stock units fluctuates based on changes
in the Companys stock price. All restricted stock unit grants to directors vest at the earlier of
the next annual meeting following the grant date or the first
anniversary of grant and are distributed in actual shares of Company stock in January following
termination of Board service. Similarly, the value of deferred stock units fluctuates based on
changes in the Companys stock price. Under the terms of the deferred compensation plan,
distributions of deferred shares will be made in cash, unless the participant elects to receive the
deferred shares in Company stock on dates selected by the director or the executive officer
following termination of service. In UniSource Energys view, restricted stock units and deferred
stock units are tantamount to actual stock ownership as the non-employee director and executive
officer (in the case of deferred stock units) bear the risk of ownership during the restricted and
deferral periods. |
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(3) |
|
As of December 31, 2009, all outside directors held 1,683 unvested share units. |
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(4) |
|
The amount of shares directly owned by Mr. Burlingame includes 2,522 shares pledged as
security. |
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
As of March 15, 2010, based on information reported in filings made by the following persons with
the SEC or information otherwise known to UniSource Energy, the following persons were known or
reasonably believed to be, as more fully described below, the beneficial owners of more than 5% of
UniSource Energy common stock:
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Amount and |
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Name and Address |
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Nature of |
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Percent |
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Title of Class |
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of Beneficial Owner |
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Beneficial Ownership |
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of Class |
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Common |
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Black Rock, Inc. |
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3,550,723 |
(1) |
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9.49 |
% |
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40 East 52nd Street |
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New York, NY 10022 |
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Common |
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Luminus Management, LLC |
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3,296,379 |
(2) |
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9.3 |
% |
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1700 Broadway, 38th Floor |
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New York, NY 10019 |
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Common |
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Wellington Management Co., LLP |
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2,971,403 |
(3) |
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8.3 |
% |
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75 State Street |
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Boston, MA 02109 |
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Common |
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LSV Asset Management |
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1,836,481 |
(4) |
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5.1 |
% |
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1 North Wacker Drive, Suite 400 |
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Chicago, IL 60606 |
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Common |
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T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. |
|
|
1,821,946 |
(5) |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
|
|
100 E. Pratt Street |
|
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Baltimore, MD 21202 |
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(1) |
|
In a statement (Schedule 13G) filed with the SEC on January 29, 2010, Black Rock, Inc.
indicated that it has sole voting and sole dispositive power over 3,550,723 shares of UniSource
Energy common stock. |
|
(2) |
|
In a statement (Schedule 13F) filed with the SEC on February 16, 2010, Luminus Management LLC
(Luminus), indicated it owned 3,296,379 shares of UniSource Energy common stock. In a statement
(Schedule 13G) filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009, Luminus indicated it had sole voting and
sole dispositive power over 3,296,379 shares of Company common stock. |
|
(3) |
|
In a statement (Schedule 13G) filed with the SEC on February 12, 2010, Wellington Management
Co. LLP, indicated it has shared voting power over 2,109,953 shares and shared dispositive power
over 2,971,403 shares of UniSource Energy common stock. |
|
(4) |
|
In a statement (Schedule 13G) filed with the SEC on February 11, 2010, LSV Asset Management
indicated it has sole voting and sole dispositive power over 1,836,481 shares. |
|
(5) |
|
In a statement (Schedule 13G) filed with the SEC on February 12, 2010, T. Rowe Price
Associates, Inc. (Price Associates), indicated it has sole voting power over 127,816 shares and
sole dispositive power over 1,821,946 shares of UniSource Energy common stock. These securities are
owned by various individual and institutional investors for which Price Associates serves as
investment adviser with power to direct investments and/or sole power to vote the securities. For
purposes of the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Price
Associates is deemed to be a beneficial owner of such securities; however, Price Associates
expressly disclaims that it is, in fact, the beneficial owner of such securities. |
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and regulations of the SEC
require the Companys executive officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10%
of UniSource Energy common stock, as well as certain affiliates of those persons, to file initial
reports of ownership and transaction reports covering any changes in ownership with the SEC and the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). SEC regulations require these persons to furnish the Company with
copies of all reports they file pursuant to Section 16(a).
Based solely upon a review of the copies of the reports received by UniSource Energy and on written
representations of its directors and executive officers, the Company believes that during fiscal
year 2009, all filing requirements applicable to executive officers and directors were complied
with in a timely manner except as described below.
Forms 4 reporting performance shares awarded on February 13, 2009 to Mr. Larson, Mr. DeConcini, Mr.
Heyman, Ms. Kissinger and Mr. Lynn, all executive officers of the Company, were filed late. A Form
4 reporting the purchase of shares of stock on March 13, 2009 by Mr. Bonavia, the Companys CEO,
was filed late. Forms 4 reporting the grant of restricted stock units on May 8, 2009 to all
non-employee directors of the Company in 2009, were filed late. A Form 4 reporting the sale of
shares of stock on August 10, 2009 by Mr. Philip Dion, an executive officer of the Company, was
filed late.
The Company recently discovered that Forms 4 were mistakenly not filed for all of its non-employee
directors currently serving on the Board (with the exception of those directors commencing services
on the Board in 2008 and after) with respect to certain transactions relating to director awards
approved by the compensation committee during the years 2002 through 2008. These transactions
involved certain stock option grants (2002, 2003, and 2005), restricted stock grants (2002, 2003,
and 2005), restricted stock unit grants (2005), elections by directors for stock units in lieu of
restricted stock (2002, 2003, and 2005), stock unit grants (2005 and 2006), dividend equivalent
rights (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006), and retirement distributions to a rehired director
(2006, 2007 and 2008). The Company has conducted a comprehensive review of these transactions and
related Forms 4 filings and is filing Forms 4 for the directors reflecting all non-reported
transactions. Although the above-referenced transactions were not timely filed on Forms 4, the
awards were reflected in prior proxy statements of the Company.
PROPOSAL ONE: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
General Information
At the Meeting, UniSource Energys shareholders of record will elect 12 directors to serve on the
Board for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified. The shares
represented by executed proxies in the form provided, unless withheld, will be voted for the 12
nominees listed below, or, in the discretion of the persons acting as proxies, will be voted
cumulatively for one or more of such nominees. All of the current nominees are present members of
the Board. All of the nominees have consented to serve if elected. If any nominee becomes
unavailable to serve for any reason, or a vacancy should occur before the election, it is the
intention of the persons designated as proxies to vote, in their discretion, for other nominees.
BOARD NOMINEES
Paul J. Bonavia
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of UniSource Energy since January 1,
2009; Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tucson Electric Power Company
(TEP), the principal subsidiary of UniSource Energy, since January 1, 2009; Chairman of the
Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of UniSource Energy Services, Inc. (UES), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of UniSource Energy, since January 1, 2009; Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Energy Holdings, Inc. (Millennium), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of UniSource Energy since January 1, 2009; former President of the
Utilities Group of Xcel Energy, an electric and gas utility, from December 2005-December 2008; and
former President of Commercial Enterprises of Xcel Energy from December 2003-October 2005. Board
member since January 1, 2009. Age 58.
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As President of the Utilities Group of Xcel Energy, Mr. Bonavia oversaw four operating subsidiaries
serving more than
3.3 million electric customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers in Colorado, Minnesota and six
other states. As President of Xcel Energys Commercial Enterprises business unit, he had
responsibility for leading Xcel Energys core business growth strategy. He was also President of
that companys Energy Markets unit. Before joining Xcel Energy in 2000, Mr. Bonavia was Senior
Vice President and General Counsel for New Century Energies (New Century) (an electric and gas
utility that merged with Northern States Power in 2000 to form Xcel Energy), as well as President
of New Century International, New Centurys international business division. Prior to his tenure
at New Century Energies, he was an attorney with the international law firm of LeBoeuf, Lamb,
Greene & MacRae, now Dewey & LeBoeuf. Previously, he also held several senior management positions
with Dominion Resources.
Mr. Bonavias extensive experience in both the electric and gas utility business and his position
as Chief Executive Officer of the Company provide him with intimate knowledge of the Companys
operations and contribute to the diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
Lawrence J. Aldrich (2)(3)(5)
President and Chief Executive Officer of University Physicians Healthcare (UPH), a healthcare
organization, since June 2008; Senior Vice President/Corporate Operations and General Counsel for
UPH from May 2007-June 2008; President of Aldrich Capital Company, an acquisition, management and
consulting firm, since January 2007; Chief Operating Officer of The Critical Path Institute, a
non-profit medical research company focusing in drug development, from January 2005-December 2007;
General Partner of Valley Ventures III, LP, a venture capital company, from September 2002-December
2005; Managing Director and Founder of Tucson Ventures, LLC, a venture capital company, from 2000
to September 2002. Director of TEP and Millennium from 2000-2009; and Director of UES from
2004-2009. Board member since 2000. Age 57.
Mr. Aldrichs extensive experience in the areas of accounting, public relations/advertising,
finance, legal, human resources, marketing, engineering, operations, audit, government/regulatory,
banking, information technology and insurance/health care, and his significant community
involvement in Arizona and Tucson contributes to the diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications
of the Board.
Barbara M. Baumann (1)(2)(4)
President and Owner of Cross Creek Energy Corporation, a management consultant and investor company
for oil and gas, since 2003; Director of St. Mary Land & Exploration, an oil and gas production
company, since 2002; Director of TEP from 2005-2009; and Director of UES from 2006-2009. Board
member since 2005. Age 54.
Ms. Baumanns extensive experience in the areas of accounting, finance, legal, human resources,
engineering, operations, audit, government/regulatory, corporate tax, information technology,
insurance/healthcare and gas operations contributes to the diverse knowledge, skills and
qualifications of the Board.
Larry W. Bickle (3)(4)(5)
Private equity investor since 2007; Non-executive Chairman of Quantum Natural Gas Storage, LLC, a
natural gas storage company, since 2008; Managing Director of Haddington Ventures, LLC, a private
equity fund, from 1997-2007; Director of St. Mary Land & Exploration, an oil and gas production
company, since 1994; Director of Millennium from 1998-2008; Director of TEP from 2006-2009; and
Director of UES from 2004-2009. Board member since 1998. Age 64.
Mr. Bickles extensive experience in the areas of accounting, finance, legal, human resources,
marketing, engineering, operations, audit, government/regulatory, information technology and gas
operations contributes to the diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
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Harold W. Burlingame (2)(3)(5)
Executive Vice President of AT&T, a telecommunications company, from 1986-2001; Chairman of ORC
Worldwide since December 2004; Director of TEP from 1998-2009; and Director of UES from 2006-2009.
Board member since 1998. Age 69.
Mr. Burlingames extensive experience in the areas of public relations/advertising, finance, human
resources/benefits, marketing, operations, government/regulatory, information technology and
insurance/health care contributes to the diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
Robert A. Elliott (1)(3)(5)
President and owner of The Elliott Accounting Group, an accounting firm, since 1983; Director and
Corporate Secretary of Southern Arizona Community Bank since 1998; Television
Analyst/Pre-game/Post-game Show Co-host for Fox Sports Arizona, a television broadcasting network,
from 1999-2009; Chairman of the Board of Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce from 2002 to 2003;
Treasurer of Tucson Urban League from 2002 to 2003; Chairman of the Board of Tucson Urban League
from 2003-2004; Chairman of the Board of the Tucson Airport Authority from January 2006-January
2007; Director of TEP from 2003-2009; and Director of UES from 2006-2009. Board member since 2003.
Age 54.
Mr. Elliotts extensive experience in the areas of accounting, audit, banking and corporate tax,
and his significant community involvement in Arizona and Tucson contribute to the diverse
knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
Daniel W. L. Fessler (1)(3)(5)
President of the California Public Utility Commission from 1991-1996; Professor Emeritus of the
University of California since 1994; Of Counsel for the law firm of Holland & Knight from August
2003-January 2007; Partner in the law firm of LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae from 1997 to 2003;
previously served on the UniSource Energy and TEP boards of directors from 1998-2003; Managing
Principal of Clear Energy Solutions, LLC, a company that advocates coal-to-synthetic fuels, since
December 2004; Director of TEP from 2005-2009; and Director of UES from 2006-2009. Board member
since 2005. Age 68.
Mr. Fesslers experience as a former member of the California Public Utility Commission and his
extensive experience in the areas of public relations/advertising, legal, marketing and
government/regulatory contribute to the diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
Louise L. Francesconi (1)(2)(4)
President of Raytheon Missile Systems, a defense electronics corporation, from 1996- September 2008
; Director of Stryker Corporation, a medical technology company, since July 2006; Chairman of the
Board of Trustees for TMC Healthcare; Director of Global Solar Energy, Inc., since 2008; Director
of TEP from 2008-2009; and Director of UES from 2008-2009. Board member since 2008. Age 57.
Ms. Francesconis extensive experience in the areas of accounting, public relations/advertising,
finance, legal, human resources/benefits, marketing, engineering, operations, audit,
government/regulatory, information technology and insurance/healthcare, and her significant
community involvement in Arizona and Tucson contribute to the diverse knowledge, skills and
qualifications of the Board.
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Warren Y. Jobe (1)(2)(4)
Senior Vice President of Southern Company, an electric utility holding company, from 1998-2001;
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Georgia Power Company from 1986-1998;
member of the Board of Directors of Georgia Power Company from 1982-1998 Director of WellPoint
Health Networks, Inc., from 2001-December 2004;
Director of HomeBancCorp. from August 2004-February 2009; Director of WellPoint, Inc. since
December 2004; Trustee of RidgeWorth Funds since 2004; Certified
Public Accountant since 1965; Director of TEP
from 2001-2009; and Director of UES from 2006-2009. Board member since 2001. Age 69.
Mr. Jobes experience as a utility company executive and his extensive experience in the areas of
accounting, finance, audit, government/regulatory, corporate tax and information technology
contribute to the diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
Ramiro G. Peru (1)(2)(4)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Swift Transportation, a trucking company,
from June 2007-December 2007; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Phelps Dodge
Corporation, a mining corporation, from 2004-2007; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Phelps Dodge Corporation from 1999-2004; Director of WellPoint Health Networks, Inc.,
since May 2003; Director of Southern Peru Copper Corporation from 2002-2004; Director of TEP from
2008-2009; and Director of UES from 2008-2009. Board member since 2008. Age 54.
Mr. Perus extensive experience in the areas of accounting, corporate communications, finance,
legal, human resources/benefits, audit, government/regulatory, corporate tax, information
technology, insurance/health care and environmental contributes to the diverse knowledge, skills
and qualifications of the Board.
Gregory A. Pivirotto (1)(3)(4)
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of University Medical Center Corporation, a
hospital, from 1994-January 2010; Certified Public Accountant since 1978; Director of Arizona
Hospital & Healthcare Association from 1997-2005; Director of Tucson Airport Authority since 2008;
Director of TEP from 2008-2009; and Director of UES from 2008-2009. Board member since 2008. Age
57.
Mr. Pivirottos extensive experience in the areas of accounting, public relations/advertising,
finance, legal, human resources/benefits; marketing, operations, audit, government/regulatory,
banking, corporate tax, information technology and insurance/healthcare, and his significant
community involvement in Arizona and Tucson contribute to the diverse knowledge, skills and
qualifications of the Board.
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Joaquin Ruiz (2(3)(5)
Professor of Geosciences, University of Arizona, since 1983; Dean, College of Science, University
of Arizona, since 2000; Vice President of the Geological Society of America since 2009; Associate
Editor, American Journal of Science since 2005; Associate Editor, American Presidents Advisory
Board of Research Corporation since 2005; Member of the Human Resources Committee, American
Geological Institute from 2000-2005 and 2009-2012; Member of the Governing Board, Instituto
Nacional de Astronomia, Optica y Electronica, Mexico since 2003; Board Member of the Center to
Improve Diversity in Earth Systems Sciences, Inc., since 2003; Member of Board of Natural Resources
of the National Research Council from 2002-2005; Member of Board of Earth Sciences, National
Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences since 2005; TEP Board Member from 2005-2009;
and UES Board member from 2005-2009. Board member since 2005. Age 58.
Mr. Ruiz extensive experience in the areas of public relations/advertising, human
resources/benefits, operations, government/regulatory, information technology, renewable energy and
environmental, and his significant community involvement in Arizona and Tucson contribute to the
diverse knowledge, skills and qualifications of the Board.
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The Board recommends that you vote FOR these nominees.
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PROPOSAL TWO: RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Audit Committee has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (Pricewaterhouse) as the Companys
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year 2010, and the Board is asking the
shareholders to ratify that selection. Although current law, rules, and regulations, as well as
the charter of the Audit Committee, require the Audit Committee to engage, retain, and supervise
the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, the Board considers the selection of
the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm to be an important matter of shareholder concern
and is submitting the selection of Pricewaterhouse for ratification by shareholders as a matter of
good corporate practice.
Under Arizona law, if a quorum of shareholders is present at the Meeting, the ratification of the
selection of Pricewaterhouse as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2010 will require
that the votes cast in favor of its ratification exceed the votes cast against its ratification.
Abstentions and broker non-votes are counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists at
the Meeting but are not counted and have no effect on the results of the vote for Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm.
The Board recommends that you vote FOR the ratification of the selection of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following Compensation Discussion and Analysis contains statements regarding future individual
and Company performance targets and goals. These targets and goals are disclosed in the limited
context of UniSource Energys compensation programs and should not be understood to be statements
of managements estimates of results or other guidance. UniSource Energy specifically cautions
investors not to apply these statements to other contexts.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UniSource Energys mission is to deliver safe, reliable service and value to customers and
shareholders alike. The Companys strategy includes enhancing shareholder value, maintaining
customer satisfaction, expanding its role in the community, meeting environmental challenges and
providing for its employees development and well-being.
UniSource Energy is a holding company that has no significant operations of its own. Operations
are conducted by UniSource Energys subsidiaries. The Company conducts business in three primary
business segments TEP, UNS Gas, Inc. (UNS Gas), and UNS Electric, Inc. (UNS Electric). TEP,
an electric utility, has provided electric service to the community of Tucson, Arizona, for more
than 100 years. UNS Gas and UNS Electric provide natural gas and electric service in northern and
southern Arizona. UNS Gas and UNS Electric are operating subsidiaries of UES, which was established
in 2003 to oversee gas and electric properties acquired that year from Citizens Communications.
With the oversight of the Compensation Committee, UniSource Energy ensures that a significant part
of executive officer compensation is performance-based. Corporate goals are designed to align the
interest of the executive officers and all non-bargaining unit employees with the Companys
strategy. The design of the Companys compensation programs appropriately balances risk and reward
in relation to its overall business strategy. The objectives of the Companys incentive programs,
the elements of compensation, and its compensation philosophies are discussed in detail in the
Compensation Philosophy section below.
CEO Transition. In 2009, the Company welcomed its new CEO, Paul J. Bonavia. Mr. Bonavia
came to UniSource Energy from Xcel Energy, where he served as President of the Utilities Group
since 2005. In that role, he oversaw four operating subsidiaries serving more than 3.3 million
electric customers and 1.8 million natural gas customers in Colorado, Minnesota and six other
states. Mr. Bonavia brings to the Company a valuable combination of experience and expertise to
lead the Company.
During the first quarter of 2009, the Board approved above-guideline equity awards for executive
officers (other than the CEO) to incentivize them to successfully execute the Companys long-term
business strategy and strengthen the retention power of the compensation program during the CEO
transition. This is discussed in more detail in the Long-Term Incentive Compensation section
below.
2009 Changes to Performance Goals. In an effort to more closely align the interests of
executive officers and non-bargaining unit employees with the Companys strategic priorities, the
Company developed new performance goal categories in 2009 that are tied to its various
stakeholders: shareholders, customers, the community and its employees. These goal categories are
discussed in more detail below. Due to uncertain economic conditions in 2009, changes were made to
widen the performance range for the diluted EPS goal category and to reduce the percentage of
target required for a threshold level of payout in the operating cash flow category.
2009 Performance. Overall, during 2009 the Company performed well relative to its
short-term goals. Despite below-expectation sales at both TEP and UES, the Company earnings were
only slightly below target. In part, the Company was able to offset the weaker sales by
successfully managing operating and maintenance (O&M) costs, while continuing to provide safe,
reliable service. As a result of these efforts and other factors, cash flow levels were at the
high end of expectations. With the exception of one operational metric, the Company achieved the
balance of its Customer, Community/Environment and Employee business goals, continuing to improve
safety and the programs that support safe
work practices; focusing on renewable and other related technology initiatives; and conducting an
extensive talent review in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive succession plans for
the Company. The combination of the above factors resulted in an annual PEP payment of 127% of
target.
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In December 2009, the Compensation Committee approved base salary increases for 2010 for the Named
Executives, as described in more detail in the Base Salary section of the Elements of
Compensation section below. The salary increases for the Named Executives were consistent with
salary increases as a percent of salary for other non-bargaining unit employees.
The Company continues to monitor corporate governance best practices. Accordingly, when the
existing Change in Control Agreements expired on March 3, 2010, the Company entered into new
agreements containing several important changes, including the elimination of the excise tax
gross-up and a reduction in the overall level of payments. In 2009, the Company entered into an
Employment Agreement with Mr. Bonavia, which includes change in control and termination provisions,
and entered into a Change in Control Agreement with Mr. Heyman, who did not previously have such an
agreement. These agreements are discussed in detail in the discussion preceding the Potential
Payments upon Termination or Change in Control section on page 40.
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
Objectives of the Compensation Program
Executive officer compensation policies and decisions are based on the achievement of the following
objectives:
1. Attracting, motivating and retaining highly-skilled executives;
2. Linking the payment of compensation to the achievement of critical short- and long-term
financial and strategic objectives; creation of shareholder value; providing safe, reliable and
economically available electric and gas service; and aligning performance objectives of management
with those of its other employees by using similar performance measures;
3. Aligning the interests of management with those of the Companys stakeholders and encouraging
management to think and act like owners, taking into account the interests of the public that the
Company serves;
4. Maximizing the financial efficiency of the compensation program to avoid unnecessary tax,
accounting and cash flow costs; and
5. Encouraging management to achieve outstanding results through appropriate means by delivering
compensation in a manner consistent with established and emerging corporate governance best
practices.
To help achieve those objectives, UniSource Energy provides a balanced total compensation program
that consists of four components:
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The Compensation Committee considers decisions regarding each component of pay in the context of
each executive officers total compensation. For example, as discussed in the Compensation
Analysis section below, if the Compensation Committee increases an executive officers base
salary, it also considers the resultant impact on short- and long-term performance-based incentive
compensation and compares total compensation levels to competitive practice. The Company does not
consider the value of outstanding equity awards in setting current year total compensation
opportunities.
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Each of these components is described in more detail below and in the narrative and footnotes to
the supporting tables. The following illustrates how the above objectives are reflected in the
Companys compensation program:
Attracting, Retaining and Motivating Executive Talent
To attract, retain and motivate highly-skilled employees, UniSource Energy provides the Named
Executives with compensation packages that are competitive with those offered by other electric and
gas utility companies of comparable size and complexity and/or electric and gas utility companies
thought to be competitors for executive talent.
The Compensation Committee generally targets base salary and short-term incentive opportunities, as
well as the allocation among those elements of compensation for the Named Executives, at the median
market rates of selected comparable companies identified below under the Compensation Analysis
section. In 2009, long-term incentive opportunities were targeted between the median and the
75th percentile of such market rates. Target compensation for individual executive
officers may range above or below market rates based on a variety of factors, including each
executive officers skill set and experience relative to the general market, the importance of the
position to the Company and the difficulty of replacing the executive officer, and the executive
officers past and expected future contribution to the Companys success. Overall, total direct
compensation for 2009 (i.e., salary, 2009 target PEP awards, and present value of 2009 long-term
incentive awards) for the Named Executives fell between the median and 75th percentile
of market rates.
In addition to providing competitive direct compensation opportunities, the Company also provides
certain indirect compensation and benefits programs that are intended to assist in attracting and
retaining high quality executives. These programs include pension and retirement programs and are
described in more detail below and in the narratives that accompany the tables that follow this
Compensation Discussion and Analysis section.
Linking Compensation to Performance
UniSource Energys compensation program seeks to link the actual compensation earned by the Named
Executives to their performance and that of the Company. UniSource Energy achieves this goal
primarily through two elements of its compensation package: (i) short-term cash awards and (ii)
equity-based compensation. To ensure that the executive officers are held accountable for
achieving the Companys financial, operational and strategic objectives and for creating
shareholder value, the Company believes that the percentage of pay at risk should increase with the
level of responsibility within the Company. The target amounts of performance-based pay programs
(i.e., cash incentive and equity-based compensation) comprise approximately 55% to 65% of the total
direct compensation opportunity for the Named Executives. Of the performance-based compensation,
approximately 30-45% is short-term and 55-70% is long-term. Placing a greater emphasis on long-term
performance-based compensation encourages executive officers to focus on the long-term impact of
their actions. Non-variable compensation, such as salary and perquisites, is de-emphasized in the
total compensation program to reinforce the linkage between compensation and performance.
Aligning the Interests of the Companys Named Executives with Stakeholders
UniSource Energys compensation program also seeks to align the interests of the Named Executives
with those of the Companys key stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, the community and
employees. The Company uses the short-term incentive compensation component to focus the Named
Executives on the importance of providing safe and reliable customer service, creating a safe work
environment for employees and improving financial performance by linking a significant portion of
their short-term cash incentive compensation to achievement of these objectives. The Company
primarily relies on the equity compensation element of its compensation package to align the
interests of the Named Executives with those of shareholders through a mix of stock options and
stock awards that vest based on the achievement of performance goals set by the Compensation
Committee. Unisource Energys compensation strategy is intended to mitigate risk by emphasizing
long-term compensation and financial performance measures correlated with shareholder value.
UniSource Energy believes that executive officer accountability in the performance of the Company
through equity-based compensation, together with the three-year vesting of certain stock-based
awards and the its stock ownership guidelines, result in compensation programs that do not
encourage unreasonable risk-taking by management relating to the Companys business and operations.
In addition, the Compensation Committee has the ability to reduce short-term incentive
compensation award payouts, in its sole discretion, based upon factors other than performance
measures. In considering the design alternatives, the Compensation Committee continually evaluates
the potential for
unintended consequences of its compensation program. During 2009, the Compensation Committee
reviewed and made changes to the Companys short-term and long-term incentive programs for 2010, as
well as its change in control agreements. These changes are discussed on page 24 (Changes to PEP
for 2010), page 26 (Changes to Long-Term Incentive Compensation for 2010), page 26 (Recapture
Provision for Variable Compensation), and pages 40-44 (Potential Payments Upon Termination or
Change in Control), below.
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Maximizing the Financial Efficiency of the Program
In structuring the total compensation package for the Named Executives, the Compensation Committee
evaluates the accounting cost, cash flow implications and tax deductibility of compensation to
mitigate financial inefficiencies to the greatest extent possible. For instance, as part of this
process, the Compensation Committee evaluates whether compensation costs are fixed or variable and
places a heavier weighting on variable pay elements to calibrate expense with the achievement of
operating performance objectives and delivery of value to shareholders. In addition, the
Compensation Committee takes into account the objective of having the incentive-based compensation
components qualify for tax deductibility under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended (the Code). See discussion under Impact of Regulatory Requirements on page 28.
Adhering to Corporate Governance Best Practices
The Compensation Committee seeks to continually evaluate the executive officer compensation program
in light of corporate governance best practices. For example, the Compensation Committee has
established formal stock ownership guidelines that encourage each Named Executive to accumulate a
meaningful amount of Company stock. Additionally, UniSource Energy revised the short-term and
long-term incentive compensation programs to include a recapture provision and eliminated the
excise tax gross-up provision previously contained in the Companys Change in Control Agreements,
all of which are discussed in more detail below.
Compensation Analysis
To provide a foundation for the executive officer compensation program, UniSource Energy
periodically benchmarks its Named Executives compensation levels and practices against a peer
group of companies intended to represent the Companys competitors for business and talent. The
peer group, which is reviewed periodically and approved by the Compensation Committee, includes the
17 electric and gas utility companies named below that are comparable to UniSource Energy in terms
of size, as measured by annual revenues and market capitalization (the Peer Group). No changes
were made to the Peer Group in 2009. UniSource Energys revenues were between the 25th
percentile and the median of the Peer Group; market capitalization as of September 2009
approximated the 25th percentile of the Peer Group.
2009 Peer Group
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AGL Resources Inc.
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DPL Inc.
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North Western Corp.
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Portland General Electric Co. |
Avista Corp.
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El Paso Electric Co.
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CH Energy Group Inc.
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Cleco Corporation
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Frederic W. Cook, Inc., the independent consultant retained by the Compensation Committee,
supplements the benchmark information annually with information relating to general market trends,
changes in regulatory requirements related to executive officer compensation and emerging best
practices in corporate governance. See discussion relating to compensation under Compensation
Consultant on page 50.
In October 2009, the Compensation Committee assessed the competitiveness of UniSource Energys
executive officer compensation levels and aggregate long-term incentive practices relative to the
Peer Group. The Towers Watson Energy Services Industry Compensation Survey (the Energy Services
Survey) was also used in 2009 to supplement the Peer Group data. The Energy Services Survey
contains compensation data for 98 energy services companies, which was size-adjusted to reflect
UniSource Energys size as measured by revenues.
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ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION
Base Salary
The Company uses base salary to provide each Named Executive a set amount of money during the year
with the expectation that he or she will perform his or her responsibilities to the best of his or
her ability and in the best interests of the Company. The Company believes that competitive base
salaries are necessary to attract and retain executive talent critical to achieving its business
goals. In general, Named Executives base salaries are targeted to the median of the Peer Group
described above. However, individual salaries can and do vary from the Peer Group median data based
on such factors as (i) the competitive environment for Named Executives and what relevant
competitors pay, including prior compensation packages for recently hired executive officers, and
(ii) incumbent responsibilities, experience, skills and performance relative to similarly situated
executive officers within the Company. Currently, all of the Named Executives salaries are within
10 percent of the Peer Group median.
Increases to Named Executives base salaries are considered annually by the Compensation Committee.
In approving base pay increases for Named Executives other than the CEO, the Compensation
Committee also considers recommendations made by the CEO.
In December 2009, the Compensation Committee approved base salary increases for the Named
Executives for 2010. The following table indicates the Named Executives base salaries for 2009
and 2010:
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600,000 |
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612,000 |
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327,000 |
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333,540 |
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332,200 |
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327,000 |
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333,540 |
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257,400 |
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262,548 |
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The salary increases for the Named Executives were consistent with salary increases as a percent of
salary for other non-bargaining unit employees.
Short-Term Incentive Compensation (Cash Awards)
UniSource Energys short-term incentive compensation consists of cash awards under the Performance
Enhancement Plan (PEP), which links a significant portion of the Named Executives annual
compensation to the Companys annual financial and operational performance.
Each year, before the end of the first quarter, the Compensation Committee establishes performance
objectives that must be met in whole or in part before the Company pays PEP awards. The key
performance objectives are tailored to drive behavior that supports the Companys strategy of
delivering safe, reliable service and value to customers and shareholders alike. The Compensation
Committee generally attempts to align the target opportunity for each Named Executive, stated as a
percentage of base salary, with the median rate for equivalent positions at the Peer Group
companies. In 2009, the target incentive opportunity for the Named Executives ranged from 40% to
80% of base salary, depending upon the Named Executives responsibilities (i.e., the greater the
responsibility, the more pay at risk). As described more fully below, the actual amounts paid
depend on the achievement of specified performance objectives, and could range from 47.5% of the
target award upon achievement of threshold performance to 150% of the target award upon achievement
of outstanding performance. The Compensation Committee has the discretion to increase or decrease
PEP funding, and increase or decrease an individual PEP award, regardless of whether the
performance goals have been achieved, thus allowing the Compensation Committee to consider
qualitative factors in the final results.
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Financial and Operating Performance Objectives-2009
The PEP performance targets and weighting are based on factors that are essential for the long-term
success of the Company and are identical to the performance objectives used in its performance plan
for non-bargaining unit employees. In 2009, the financial and operating objectives were (i)
diluted earnings per share (EPS); (ii) operating cash flow; (iii) O&M cost containment; and (iv)
customer, community/environment and employee goals, which include quantitative and qualitative
measures. The Compensation Committee selected the goals and individual weightings for the 2009 PEP
to ensure an appropriate focus on profitable growth, cash flow generation and expense control, as
well as operational and customer service excellence, environmental leadership, and employee
development. This approach encourages all employees to work toward common goals that are in the
interests of UniSource Energys various stakeholders.
The 2009 PEP design was similar to the 2008 design. To provide more clarity and focus on the
Companys business strategy, the 2009 goals were classified by the interests of the Companys
various stakeholders shareholders, customers, the community and its employees. This change in
format resulted in a slight change in the weighting distribution of the goals to better reflect the
Companys strategic priorities.
The financial and other reporting metrics for the Companys 2009 Short-Term Incentive Compensation
program were:
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In developing the PEP performance targets, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, with
assistance from other personnel, compiles relevant data and makes recommendations to the
Compensation Committee for a particular year, but the Compensation Committee ultimately determines
the performance objectives that are adopted.
The 2009 quantitative performance objectives were:
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For 2009, the Compensation Committee considered the economic uncertainty prevailing when it set the
performance objectives and the resulting impact on the Companys ability to set goals with
precision. The Compensation Committee determined that it was appropriate to widen the performance
range for the diluted EPS goal; in 2008 there was a $0.50 difference between threshold and
outstanding, compared to a $0.60 difference in the 2009 program. Furthermore, for operating cash
flow, the Compensation Committee reduced the percentage of target payout associated with the
threshold level of performance from 50% in 2008 to 37.5% in 2009. In addition, the 2009 Customer,
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Short-Term Incentive Award to the CEO
Because the CEOs total compensation could exceed $1 million, Code Section 162(m) (Section
162(m)) would deny the Company a tax deduction for the excess over $1 million, unless that excess
compensation qualified as performance-based compensation. To comply with the performance-based
compensation requirements, and also allow the Compensation Committee to retain some discretion to
reduce the PEP award, if appropriate, the Compensation Committee used a different approach from
that described above for the Named Executives and other employees, requiring two separate steps to
calculate the CEOs short-term incentive award.
The first step involved the 2006 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (the 2006 Omnibus Plan), which
permits payment of cash awards up to $2 million. For the CEOs short-term incentive award to
qualify as performance-based compensation, Section 162(m) requires that the award be payable
solely upon the attainment of performance goals. If the performance goals are achieved, Section
162(m) would permit the Compensation Committee to pay the amount specified at the time of the
award or to pay any lesser amount, but would not allow payment of any greater amount. For the
CEOs short-term incentive award, the Compensation Committee established, as a minimum target, the
attainment of cash from operations of at least $261 million for 2009, which, if achieved, would
allow the Compensation Committee to pay the CEO the $2 million maximum permitted by the 2006
Omnibus Plan or any lesser amount; however, if the Company failed to achieve $261 million of cash
from operations, the CEO would not be entitled to any short-term incentive award payment,
regardless of the achievement of other PEP performance objectives as described above. In this
respect, the CEOs performance objective differed significantly from objectives set for the awards
to the other Named Executives. The CEOs award had an absolute minimum performance level that
must have been achieved before the CEO received any payment, whereas if the Company failed to
achieve the minimum performance on the operating cash flow objective set under the PEP, the other
Named Executives could have still received a payment based on the attainment of the remaining
performance objectives. Solely for purposes of this first step of determining the CEOs
short-term incentive award, the Compensation Committee felt it was appropriate to set the CEOs
operating cash flow performance objective below the operating cash flow threshold used for the
other Named Executives, because of the increased importance of the CEOs operating cash flow
target, the increased risk related to that target, and the desire to comply with the
performance-based compensation requirement of Section 162(m).
The second step for determining the CEOs short-term incentive award involved applying the PEP
performance objectives and methodology. Once the Company achieved the minimum performance
objective established pursuant to the 2006 Omnibus Plan for the CEO to receive any payment, the
amount of the CEOs payment, including whether the CEO received the minimum, target or maximum
amount as a percentage of base salary, would be determined using the same PEP performance
objectives and methodology as described above for the other Named Executives.
As described above, the range of actual payouts would in all cases be less than the maximum amount
permitted by the 2006 Omnibus Plan and would satisfy the performance-based compensation
requirements of Section 162(m). Using the PEP guidelines, the Compensation Committee determined
that the CEOs threshold, target and maximum annual incentive awards should be $240,000 (50% of his
target award), $480,000 (100% of his target award and 80% of his base salary), and $720,000 (150%
of his target award), respectively. As noted above, however, the Compensation Committee has the
ability to adjust the amount of the actual award paid based on factors other than those used to
calculate PEP.
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PEP Results
Summary:
Overall, the results for 2009 produced a total weighted performance for all goals of 127% of target
performance, as summarized in Table A below.
Mr. Bonavia was eligible for a payment of his annual incentive award because the Company exceeded
the minimum threshold of $261 million operating cash flow necessary for him to receive a payment.
The Compensation Committee approved an overall PEP payout of 127% of target awards for all
participants subject to adjustment for individual performance.
Table A: Summary of 2009 PEP Results
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Earnings Per Share Goal:
In 2009, the Company achieved $2.69 per share of diluted EPS, which was below target level of
performance of $2.74 per share, but above the threshold of $2.44.
Table B, below, reflects the diluted EPS goal, which ranged from $2.44 (threshold) to $3.04
(outstanding) and the corresponding payout levels, which ranged from 50% to 150% of the target
award, as well as the actual diluted EPS achieved for 2009. Diluted EPS must have been more than
$2.44 to produce a payout. According to the guidelines set by the Compensation Committee, which
required interpolating on a straight-line basis, the achievement of $2.69 in diluted EPS resulted
in a payout level of 91.7% of the target amount for that performance objective.
Table B: EPS-Diluted
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2.44 |
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2.50 |
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2.56 |
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2.62 |
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2.68 |
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2.74 |
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2.80 |
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2.86 |
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2.92 |
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2.98 |
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3.04 |
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91.7% |
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Operating Cash Flow Goal:
The Company achieved operating cash flow for 2009 of $347.3 million, which was above target level
of performance of $340 million.
Table C, below, reflects the operating cash flow goal, which ranged from $323 million (threshold)
to $357 million (outstanding) and the corresponding payout levels, which ranged from 37.5% to 150%
of the target award, as well as the actual operating cash flow achieved for 2009. Operating cash
flow must have been more than $323 million to produce a payout. According to the guidelines set by
the Compensation Committee, which required interpolating on a straight-line basis, the achievement
of $347.3 million in operating cash flow resulted in a payout level of 121.5% of the target amount
for that performance objective.
Table C: Operating Cash Flow
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$347.3 |
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323.0 |
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326.4 |
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329.2 |
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331.9 |
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334.6 |
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337.3 |
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340.0 |
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343.4 |
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346.8 |
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350.2 |
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353.6 |
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357.0 |
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37.5 |
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121.5% |
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O&M Cost Containment Goal:
The Company achieved an O&M spending level for 2009 of $266.4 million, which was an outstanding
level of performance.
Table D, below, reflects the O&M cost containment goal, which ranged from $281 million (threshold)
to $271 million (outstanding), and the corresponding payout levels, which ranged from 50% to 150%
of the target award, as well as the O&M spending level achieved for 2009. O&M spending must have
been less than $281 million to produce a payout; O&M spending in excess of $281 million would not
have paid any amount for that performance target. According to the guidelines set by the
Compensation Committee, which required interpolating on a straight-line basis, the achievement of
an outstanding level of performance of the O&M spending target resulted in a payout level of 150%
of the target amount for that performance objective.
Table D: O&M Cost Containment
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$266.4 |
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$ |
281 |
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$ |
280 |
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$ |
279 |
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$ |
278 |
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$ |
277 |
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$ |
276 |
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$ |
275 |
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$ |
274 |
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$ |
273 |
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$ |
272 |
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$ |
271 |
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Percentage of Target |
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50 |
% |
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60 |
% |
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70 |
% |
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80 |
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90 |
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110 |
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120 |
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130 |
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140 |
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150% |
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Customer, Community/Environment and Employee Goals: Customer goals included measures for
operational reliability of the generation, transmission and distribution systems and reduction of
customer complaints. Community/Environment goals included employee volunteer commitment and
renewable and other related technology goals. Employee goals included safety and employee
development goals. The Company achieved a total of 275 points for the various goals in this
category, which was above the target level of performance of 200 points.
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Table E, below, reflects the combined total points for the Customer, Community/Environment and
Employee goals, which ranged from 100 points (threshold) to 300 points (outstanding) and the
corresponding payout levels, which ranged from 50% to 150% of the target award, as well as the
actual points achieved for 2009. The Customer, Community/Environment and Employee goals must have
produced more than 100 points to produce a payout. According to the guidelines set by the
Compensation Committee, the achievement of 275 points resulted in a payout level of 137.5% of the
target amount for this combination of performance objectives.
Table E: Customer/Environment/Community/Employee
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Final Result: |
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275 points |
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100 |
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200 |
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300 |
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50 |
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100 |
% |
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150 |
% |
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137.5% |
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As in 2008, the Companys internal audit department conducted an annual audit of the results of the
PEP goals to determine whether the Company achieved its performance targets for 2009. The internal
audit department determined that the Company achieved such performance targets and reported their
results to the Compensation Committee.
The amounts of the 2009 PEP awards paid to each of the Named Executives are listed in the Summary
Compensation Table on page 30.
Changes to PEP for 2010
Each year, the Company modifies the PEP to align UniSource Energys employees performance with its
overall strategy; enhancing shareholder value, maintaining customer satisfaction, expanding the
Companys role in the community, meeting environmental challenges and providing for UniSource
Energys employees development and well-being. The material changes to the 2010 PEP are as
follows:
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Net Income: Net income was substituted as a performance measure in place of the diluted
EPS and cash flow performance measures previously used by the Company. Net Income continues
to focus participants on profitability, but eliminates the potential effect of changes in
outstanding levels of stock, which is outside the control of the majority of the participants. |
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Cap on Payment: If the net income threshold performance goal is not met, the remainder of
program payout will be capped at 50% of target, regardless of the results achieved for the
other performance measures under the PEP. The cap was implemented to focus the Company on the
importance of meeting the net income threshold performance level to provide funding for annual
incentive payments, while allowing some opportunity to receive awards for achievement of other
goals. |
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Goal Rating Criteria: In 2009, the goal rating criteria for the Customer,
Community/Environment and Employee goals under the PEP utilized a point evaluation system
where points accrued based on achievement of the particular goal; the level of achievement was
not a factor. The goal rating criteria for the 2010 Customer, Community/Environment and
Employee goals under the PEP will include performance differentiation by using rating criteria
that specifies the level of achievement for each goal: threshold, target and exceptional
levels of performance. |
Long-Term Incentive Compensation (Equity Awards)
UniSource Energy believes that equity awards, in tandem with the Companys executive officer stock
ownership guidelines discussed below, encourage ownership of UniSource Energy stock by executive
officers and hold executive officers accountable for the long-term impact of their actions, which
in turn aligns the interest of those executive officers with the interest of UniSource Energys
shareholders. In addition, the vesting provisions applicable to the awards encourage a focus on
long-term operating performance, link compensation expense to the achievement of multi-year
financial results and help to retain executive officers.
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The long-term incentive opportunity for each Named Executive is based on a percentage of salary.
The current long-term incentive multiple is 100% of base salary for each Named Executive. The
value of the Named Executives long-term incentives, as a percentage of salary, excluding Mr.
Bonavia, generally falls between median and the 75th percentile of the Peer Group. Mr.
Bonavias long-term incentive opportunity of 100% of salary is below the targeted 75th
percentile of the Peer Group and his total direct compensation approximates the median of the Peer
Group.
In developing the criteria that the Compensation Committee uses to set long-term performance
targets, the CFO of the Company compiles relevant data and makes recommendations to the
Compensation Committee, but the Compensation Committee ultimately determines the criteria used for
the long-term incentive plan performance targets.
For 2009, management recommended, and the Compensation Committee approved, long-term incentive
awards consisting of both stock options and performance shares with performance targets based on
relative total shareholder return (TSR), which was the same design as the 2008 program. TSR
rewards executive officers for creating value in excess of a broad index of utilities. The total
value of the awards is divided equally between stock options and performance shares. UniSource
Energy believes that this long-term incentive approach consisting of stock options and TSR-based
performance shares focuses the Named Executives on increasing both absolute and relative
shareholder value creation. Moreover, stock option grants and performance share awards are intended
to qualify as performance-based compensation, which is tax deductible by the Company under Section
162(m).
Actual long-term incentive grants to UniSource Energy executive officers (other than the CEO) in
2009 were above the usual guidelines by approximately 18% on average to provide additional
retention incentives during the transition to a new CEO.
Stock Option Grants
Options are designed, in part, to reward longer term success in Company performance that is
reflected in increases in share price. The Companys options, granted with an exercise price equal
to the fair market value on the date of grant, help focus executive officers on long-term growth.
In addition, options are intended to help retain key employees because they become exercisable in
one-third increments over a three year period. The three-year incremental vesting also keeps
executive officers focused on long-term performance.
Performance Share Awards
Performance shares are designed, in part, to reward achievement of financial performance objectives
and/or shareholder value objectives.
2009 Program
The 2009 performance share awards are tied to TSR, relative to the Edison Electric Institute index,
over a three-year performance period, commencing in 2009 and ending in 2011. The 2009 performance
share criteria were established at the beginning of 2009 and are set forth in the following table.
Performance Criteria
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TSR Percentile Rank |
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Payout as a Percent of Target Award |
75th percentile and above |
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150% |
60th percentile 74th percentile |
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125% |
50th percentile 59th percentile |
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100% |
40th percentile 49th percentile |
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75% |
35th percentile 39th percentile |
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50% |
Below 35th percentile |
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0% |
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Equity Grant Timing and Practice
Generally, during the first quarter following the close of a fiscal year, the Compensation
Committee approves the long-term incentive awards to be granted for the upcoming year, including
the type of equity to be granted, as well as the size of the awards for Named Executives. In
determining the type and aggregate size of awards to be provided, as well as the performance
metrics that will apply, the Compensation Committee considers the strategic goals of the Company,
trends in corporate governance, accounting impact, tax deductibility, cash flow considerations, the
impact on EPS and the number of shares that would be required to be allocated for the award and the
resulting impact to shareholders. When the Compensation Committee approves grants of plan-based
equity awards, the exercise price is set at the market closing price of UniSource Energy common
stock on the date that the grant is made. The timing of awards is not coordinated with the release
of material non-public information.
Changes to Long-Term Incentive Compensation for 2010
Effective with awards granted in 2010, UniSource Energy modified the Companys long-term incentive
compensation program. In reviewing the design of UniSource Energys 2010 long-term incentive
compensation program, the Compensation Committee decided to eliminate stock options, as they are no
longer prevalent among companies in the industry. Future long-term incentive awards will be
delivered solely in performance shares with vesting tied to relative TSR and a financial objective
to focus participants on longer-term operating performance. The program design for the 2010
long-term incentive compensation program will incorporate the following concepts:
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Performance Measures, Weighting and Standards: The number of earned shares will be
determined based on the following equally-weighted performance measures: relative total
shareholder return and cumulative net income. |
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Relative Total Shareholder Return: TSR, relative to the Edison Electric Institute
index, measures the success of the execution of the Companys operating and strategic plans,
as reflected in shareholder value, as measured by changes in the Companys market
capitalization and dividends paid to shareholders. |
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Cumulative Net Income: Cumulative net income focuses participants on
profitability, which will be strongly influenced by the success of cost control initiatives
during the three-year performance period. |
RECAPTURE PROVISION FOR VARIABLE COMPENSATION
In 2010, to reflect emerging best practices, the Compensation Committee approved a recapture
provision, which will apply to the short-term and long-term incentive compensation awards granted
after 2009. The recapture provision may apply to the income derived from the financial component
of the PEP and the cumulative net income-based performance shares in the event of a restatement of
financial results that, in the view of the Compensation Committee, results from intentional
misconduct or intentional error. The Compensation Committee shall exercise its discretion in
determining to whom the recapture will apply and the amount subject to recapture, if such repayment
is determined necessary.
STOCK OWNERSHIP POLICY
To further align management and shareholder interests, the Company maintains a formal stock
ownership policy, which encourages all executive officers to accumulate a substantial ownership
stake in Company shares. The policy has the following key features:
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Participants are encouraged to accumulate Company shares with a target value of a multiple
of their base salary, ranging from one times base salary for Vice Presidents, three times for
Senior Vice Presidents and five times for UniSource Energys CEO. |
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If a participant has not yet reached the applicable target ownership requirement, he or she
is expected to retain a portion of the net after-tax shares acquired from any stock option
exercise, vesting of restricted
stock or payments related to the performance share award program. The applicable retention
rates are 100% for the CEO, 50% for Named Executives who are Senior Vice Presidents and 25%
for the other Vice Presidents. |
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Unexercised stock options, unvested stock options and unearned performance shares do not
count towards meeting the ownership guidelines. |
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Beginning in 2010, the Company will discontinue reimbursement for such travel expenses,
subject to the Compensation Committees ability to exercise discretion to allow such
reimbursements. |
The stock ownership policy was enacted in 2005. Annually, management provides a report to the
Compensation Committee regarding the number and value of the shares held by each executive officer
subject to the guidelines. As of December 31, 2009, all of the Named Executives have achieved their
target ownership level, other than Mr. Bonavia and Mr. Heyman, who were both hired after the policy
was adopted, and are both making progress toward meeting the guideline.
OTHER COMPENSATION
Perquisites
The Company provides executive officers with limited personal benefits and perquisites that are not
tied to any formal individual or Company performance criteria but are intended to enhance the
attraction and overall retention value of the executive officer compensation program and to be
comparable to similar benefits provided to executive officers and other key personnel in other
similar companies in the industry. The Company from time to time reimburses certain executive
officers for business or similar social club initiation fees and periodic special assessments. To
help support local community, civic and charitable activities and events, the Company will, from
time to time purchase, or as a result of a sponsorship, receive tickets to such activities and
events and make them available to employees and non-employee directors for personal use. In prior
years, the Company also reimbursed executive officers and non-employee directors, as applicable,
for the travel expenses incurred by their spouses in connection with their attendance at invited
functions coinciding with certain Board meetings and certain annual industry meetings attended by
the CEO. Beginning in 2010, the Company will discontinue reimbursement for such spousal travel
expenses, subject to the Compensation Committees discretion to allow such reimbursements in the
future. The Company also has a policy of either directly paying or reimbursing certain employees
for certain of their relocation costs, since this is a common benefit offered in the market and an
additional means of attracting employees. For identification of specific perquisites and
associated values, refer to the Summary Compensation Table on page 30.
ELEMENTS OF POST EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Termination and Change in Control
In 1998, TEP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into Change in Control Agreements
(Change in Control Agreements or Agreements) with all of the then-Named Executives (Messrs.
DeConcini and Larson and Ms. Kissinger) to help keep them focused on their work responsibilities
during the uncertainty that accompanies a change in control, to provide benefits for a period of
time following certain terminations of employment after a change in control event or transaction
and to help UniSource Energy attract and retain key personnel. These agreements were amended and
restated in October 2009 and remained in effect until March 3, 2010. On March 4, 2010, TEP entered
into new Change in Control Agreements with the above-named Names Executives. In addition, in
January 2009, TEP entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Bonavia, which includes change in
control and termination provisions, and in October 2009, TEP entered into a Change in Control
Agreement with Mr. Heyman, who did not already have such an agreement.
The new Change in Control Agreements and Mr. Bonavias employment agreement were designed to be
consistent with contemporary best practices. Changes to the agreements include, among other
things (i) a reduction in the severance multiple from three times for the prior Chief Executive
Officer to two times (current CEO), three times to one and one half times (Senior Vice Presidents
DeConcini, Heyman and Larson), and three times to one times (for Vice President
Kissinger); (ii) a reduction in the protection period from 60 months to 24 months; and (iii) the
elimination of the excise tax gross-up.
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In 2009, the Board also approved a severance pay plan for all the Companys unclassified employees,
including its Named Executives. The severance plan was adopted to formalize the Companys
historical practice of providing non-change in control severance pay in certain termination
situations and to provide consistency in that practice.
These various agreements are discussed in detail in the Potential Payments Upon Termination or
Change in Control section beginning on page 40.
Retirement and Other Benefits
Benefits Generally
The Company offers retirement and other core benefits to its employees, including executive
officers, in order to provide them with a reasonable level of financial support in the event of
illness or injury and to enhance productivity and job satisfaction. The benefits are the same for
all employees and executive officers and include medical and dental coverage, disability insurance
and life insurance. In addition, the Tucson Electric Power Company 401(k) Plan (the 401(k) Plan)
and the Tucson Electric Power Company Salaried Employees Retirement Plan (the Retirement Plan)
provide a reasonable level of retirement income reflecting employees careers with the Company. All
employees, including executive officers, participate in these plans; the cost of these benefits
(other than the Retirement Plan) is partially borne by the employee, including each executive
officer. To the extent that any executive officers retirement benefit exceeds Internal Revenue
Service limits for amounts that can be paid through a qualified plan, the Company also offers
non-qualified retirement plans, including the Tucson Electric Power Company Excess Benefit Plan
(the Excess Benefit Plan) and the Management and Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (the
DCP). These plans provide only the difference between the calculated benefits and the IRS
limits. Benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan are provided to executive officers but, with limited
exceptions, are not generally available to other employees. These benefits are not tied to any
formal individual or Company performance criteria but are intended to enhance the attraction and
retention value of the executive officer compensation program and are consistent with similar
competitive compensation benefits made available to executives in the industry. UniSource Energy
believes the DCP assists with the Companys attraction and retention objectives since it provides
an industry-competitive and tax-efficient benefit to the executive officers. The DCP is not funded
by the Company and participants have an unsecured contractual commitment by the Company to pay
amounts owed under the DCP. For more information on retirement and certain related benefits, see
the discussion following the Pension Benefits Table on page 38 and the Non-Qualified Deferred
Compensation Table on page 39.
IMPACT OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Under Section 162(m), compensation in excess of $1,000,000 paid during any year to the CEO and to
certain other most highly compensated executive officers will not be deductible for federal income
tax purposes unless the compensation is awarded under a performance-based plan approved by the
shareholders, and satisfies certain other requirements. To the extent that the Company complies
with the performance-based compensation provision of Section 162(m), the awards granted to the CEO
and other Named Executives are tax deductible by the Company. The Company believes that all
executive officer compensation earned in 2009 will be tax deductible.
The Compensation Committee believes that it is in the best interest of the Company to receive
maximum tax deductibility for compensation paid to the Named Executives, although to maintain
flexibility in compensating Named Executives in a manner designed to promote varying corporate
goals, the Compensation Committee may award compensation that is not fully deductible under certain
circumstances. The Companys compensation plans reflect the Compensation Committees intent and
general practice to pay compensation that the Company can deduct for purposes of federal income
tax. Executive officer compensation decisions, however, are multifaceted. The Compensation
Committee reserves the right to pay amounts that are not tax deductible to meet the design goals of
UniSource Energys executive officer compensation program.
The Compensation Committee also considers other financial implications when developing and
implementing the Companys compensation program, including accounting costs, cash flow impact and
potential share dilution.
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis section required by Item 402(b) of SEC Regulation S-K and contained in this Proxy
Statement. Based on such review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the
Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section be included in the Companys annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the 2010 Proxy Statement.
Respectfully submitted,
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Harold W. Burlingame, Chair |
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Lawrence J. Aldrich |
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Barbara M. Baumann |
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John L. Carter |
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Louise L. Francesconi |
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Warren Y. Jobe |
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Ramiro G. Peru |
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Joaquin Ruiz |
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE 2009
The following table sets forth summary compensation information for the years ended December 31,
2007, December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2009 for the Companys CEO, CFO and three other most
highly compensated Named Executives:
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Value and |
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Paul J. Bonavia |
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2009 |
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593,327 |
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245,995 |
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297,342 |
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599,800 |
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70,550 |
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154,932 |
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Chairman, President
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Executive Officer |
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Kevin P. Larson |
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2009 |
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339,027 |
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167,830 |
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162,026 |
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204,300 |
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36,310 |
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15,256 |
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Senior Vice President and |
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2008 |
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315,499 |
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99,371 |
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152,213 |
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132,700 |
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208,912 |
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14,366 |
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923,061 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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2007 |
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299,814 |
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155,308 |
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155,517 |
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237,632 |
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897,508 |
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Michael J. DeConcini |
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2009 |
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344,417 |
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169,992 |
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164,625 |
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220,000 |
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10,016 |
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15,499 |
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924,549 |
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Senior Vice President and |
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2008 |
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320,112 |
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100,910 |
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154,623 |
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134,800 |
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161,064 |
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15,485 |
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886,994 |
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Chief Operating Officer, |
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2007 |
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300,178 |
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155,308 |
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155,517 |
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243,608 |
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929,571 |
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Transmission and
Distribution |
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Raymond S. Heyman |
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2009 |
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348,448 |
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172,132 |
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162,026 |
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204,300 |
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101,114 |
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15,680 |
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1,003,700 |
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Senior Vice President and |
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2008 |
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319,949 |
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99,371 |
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152,213 |
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132,700 |
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159,468 |
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14,408 |
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878,109 |
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General Counsel |
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2007 |
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304,077 |
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155,308 |
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155,517 |
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146,000 |
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43,651 |
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14,183 |
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818,736 |
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Karen G. Kissinger |
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2009 |
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267,359 |
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137,265 |
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127,574 |
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138,000 |
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8,869 |
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12,031 |
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691,099 |
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Vice
President, Controller and |
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2008 |
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248,493 |
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78,334 |
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119,943 |
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83,700 |
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205,525 |
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11,182 |
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747,177 |
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Chief Compliance
Officer |
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2007 |
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236,731 |
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122,731 |
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122,854 |
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179,648 |
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The amounts included in the Stock Awards column reflect the grant date fair value calculated
in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The Companys FASB ASC Topic 718 assumptions used in these
calculations are set forth on pages 153-157 of the Companys annual report on Form 10-K filed with
the SEC on February 26, 2010, and available on its website www.UNS.com. To the extent that the
stock awards are subject to performance-based vesting conditions, the amounts in the column reflect
the probable outcome. The maximum value for the 2009 performance share stock award, which is based
on the closing price per share on the grant date, is $445,698 for Paul Bonavia, $304,077 for Kevin
P. Larson, $307,994 for Michael J. DeConcini, $311,871 for Raymond S. Heyman and $248,698 for Karen
S. Kissinger. |
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The amounts included in the Option Awards column reflect the full grant date fair value
calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The Companys FASB ASC Topic 718 assumptions
used in these calculations are set forth on pages 153-157 of the Companys annual report on Form
10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2010, and available on its website www.UNS.com.
These amounts disregard estimates of forfeitures related to service based vesting conditions. |
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The 2009 PEP awards included in this column were paid during the first quarter of 2010. |
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This column reflects the change in the actuarial present value of the accumulated benefit under
all defined benefit plans (the Retirement Plan and Excess Benefit Plan). Due to a change in
actuarial assumptions for the 2007 measurement date, the change in pension value for three of the
Named Executives was negative for 2007, and in accordance with the
SEC rules, UniSource Energy reports these amounts as zero. UniSource Energy does not pay above
market interest on non-qualified deferred compensation; therefore, this column reflects pension
accruals only. See the discussion of the non-qualified DCP on page 39. |
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The amounts in the All Other Compensation column include the following payments that
UniSource Energy made on behalf of the Named Executives: |
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in 2010 |
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Paul J. Bonavia |
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2009 |
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11,025 |
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5,475 |
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138,432 |
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154,932 |
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Kevin P. Larson |
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2009 |
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11,025 |
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4,231 |
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0 |
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15,256 |
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Michael J. DeConcini |
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2009 |
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11,025 |
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4,474 |
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0 |
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15,499 |
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Raymond S. Heyman |
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2009 |
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11,025 |
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4,655 |
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0 |
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15,680 |
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Karen G. Kissinger |
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2009 |
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11,025 |
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1,006 |
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The Company provided the following limited perquisites in 2009: (i) reimbursement of the CEOs
relocation costs in the amount of $138,432, which includes a tax gross-up of $29,059, as listed in
the table in Footnote 5 to the Summary Compensation Table2009, above; (ii) a small reimbursement
paid to the CEO for travel expenses incurred by the CEOs spouse in attending the Edison Electric
Institute annual meeting of the chief executive officers; and (iii) a small reimbursement paid to
Mr. DeConcini for an annual social club membership fee. As discussed under Other Compensation in
the Compensation, Discussion and Analysis section, beginning in 2010, the Company will
discontinue reimbursements for such travel expenses incurred by the spouses of executive officers,
subject to the Compensation Committees ability to exercise discretion to allow such reimbursements
in the future.
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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS 2009
The following table sets forth information regarding plan-based awards to the Companys Named
Executives in 2009. The compensation plans under which the grants in the following table were
made are generally described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section, beginning on
page 15 and include the PEP, which provides for non-equity (cash) performance awards, and the 2006
Omnibus Plan, which provides for equity-based performance awards including stock options and
performance shares.
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480,000 |
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59,940 |
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26.11 |
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297,342 |
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KEVIN P. LARSON |
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163,500 |
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245,300 |
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3,882 |
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7,764 |
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11,646 |
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167,830 |
|
Stock Options |
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2/12/2009 |
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32,660 |
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26.11 |
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162,026 |
|
MICHAEL J. DECONCINI |
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PEP |
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2/12/2009 |
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83,100 |
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166,100 |
|
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249,200 |
|
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Performance Share |
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212/2009 |
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3,932 |
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7,864 |
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11,796 |
|
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169,992 |
|
Stock Options |
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2/12/2009 |
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33,180 |
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26.11 |
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164,625 |
|
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All Other |
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Option |
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Exercise |
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Estimated Possible Payments |
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Estimated Possible Payments |
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Number of |
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or Base |
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Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan |
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Under Equity Incentive Plan |
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Securities |
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Price of |
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Grant Date |
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Awards (1) |
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Awards (2) |
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Option |
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Fair Value of |
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Thresh- |
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Maxi- |
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Thresh- |
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Maxi- |
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lying |
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Awards |
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Stock and |
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Grant |
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old |
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Target |
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mum |
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old |
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Target |
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mum |
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Options |
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($/Sh) |
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Option |
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Name |
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Date |
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($)(1) |
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($) |
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($) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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(#)(3) |
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(4) |
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Awards ($)(5) |
|
RAYMOND S. HEYMAN |
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PEP |
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2/12/2009 |
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81,800 |
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163,500 |
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245,300 |
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Performance Share |
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2/12/2009 |
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3,981 |
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7,963 |
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11,944 |
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172,132 |
|
Stock Options |
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2/12/2009 |
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32,660 |
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26.11 |
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162,026 |
|
KAREN G. KISSINGER |
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PEP |
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2/12/2009 |
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51,500 |
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103,000 |
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154,400 |
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Performance Share |
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2/12/2009 |
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3,175 |
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6,350 |
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9,525 |
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|
137,265 |
|
Stock Options |
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2/12/2009 |
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25,710 |
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26.11 |
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127,574 |
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(1) |
|
The amounts shown in this column reflect the range of payouts (50%-150% of the target award)
for 2009 performance under the PEP, as described in the Short-Term Incentive Compensation section
of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above. These amounts are based on the individuals
current salary and position. The amount of cash incentive actually paid under the PEP for 2009 is
reflected in the Summary Compensation Table above. |
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(2) |
|
The amounts shown in this column reflect the range (50%-150% of the target award) of payouts in
the form of performance shares targeted for 2009 performance under the 2006 Omnibus Plan for
long-term incentive compensation, as described in the Long-Term Incentive Compensation section of
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section above. The following example is an illustration
of the Companys method for determining the threshold, target and maximum number of shares subject
to the equity incentive awards under the long-term incentive plan. In 2009, the CEOs base salary
was $600,000; therefore, the target value of the CEOs long-term incentive award was $600,000,
which equaled 100% of his base salary. As described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
section, UniSource Energy granted one-half of that award ($600,000/2 = $300,000) in the form of
performance shares and one-half in the form of stock options. Each performance share had an
initial value equal to the fair market value of one share of UniSource Energys common stock as of
a date preceding the date of the Compensation Committee meeting at which the awards were granted
($26.34), which produced a target award of 11,380 performance shares, rounded down to the nearest
10 shares ($300,000/$26.34= 11,380 shares, rounded down to the nearest ten shares). Threshold
equaled 5,690 shares, which was 50% of target (11,380 shares * 50% = 5,690 shares), and maximum
equaled 17,070 shares, which was 150% of target (11,380 shares * 150% = 17,070 shares). |
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|
The Named Executives, other than Mr. Bonavia, received an additional one-time enhancement of
performance shares in 2009. Mr. Heyman received 1,763, Mr. Larson and Mr. DeConcini received
1,564, and Ms. Kissinger received 1,470 additional performance shares in 2009. |
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(3) |
|
Stock options granted under the 2006 Omnibus Plan are described in the Outstanding Equity
Awards at Fiscal Year-End table below. Options are granted with an exercise price equal to 100%
of the fair market value on the date of grant; they vest in one-third increments over a three year
period and expire after 10 years. The number of stock options awarded was determined by dividing
the target value of the stock option award ($300,000) by the FAS 123R fair value of an option as
of a date preceding the date of the Compensation Committee meeting at which the options were
granted ($5.0046), resulting in a grant of 59,940 stock options, rounded down to the nearest 10
shares ($300,000/$5.0046 = 59,940, rounded down to the nearest 10 shares). The exercise price for
each option was set at the closing price on the actual grant date. |
|
(4) |
|
Exercise price for the February 12, 2009 stock option award was $26.11, which was the closing
price of the Companys common stock on the NYSE on the grant date. |
|
(5) |
|
This amount has been determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 based on the fair value
of UniSource Energys common stock as of the grant date, which was $26.11 per share for 2009
awards. |
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 2009
The following table summarizes the number of securities underlying outstanding plan awards for each
Named Executive as of December 31, 2009.
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Option Awards(1) |
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Stock Awards(2) |
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Equity |
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Incentive |
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Plan |
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Awards: |
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Equity |
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Market or |
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Incentive Plan |
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Payout |
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Awards: |
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Value of |
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Number of |
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Unearned |
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Unearned |
|
|
Shares, |
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Number of |
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|
|
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|
Shares, Units |
|
|
Units or |
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Securities |
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or Other |
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Other Rights |
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|
|
|
Number of Securities |
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Option |
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|
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|
|
|
Rights That |
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That Have |
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Underlying Unexercised |
|
|
Options (#) |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Option Expiration |
|
|
Have Not |
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Not Vested |
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Name |
|
Grant Date |
|
|
Options (#) Exercisable |
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|
Unexercisable |
|
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Price ($) |
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Date |
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Vested (#) |
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($)(3) |
|
Paul J. Bonavia |
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2/12/2009 |
|
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59,940 |
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26.11 |
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|
2/12/2019 |
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2/12/2009 |
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5,690 |
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183,161 |
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Kevin P. Larson |
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8/3/2000 |
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17,000 |
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|
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15.28 |
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|
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8/3/2010 |
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1/2/2002 |
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|
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35,000 |
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|
|
18.12 |
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|
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1/2/2012 |
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5/9/2003 |
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|
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7,783 |
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|
|
17.84 |
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|
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5/9/2013 |
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|
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5/5/2006 |
|
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19,910 |
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30.55 |
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5/5/2016 |
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|
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3/20/2007 |
|
|
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11,306 |
|
|
|
5,654 |
|
|
|
37.88 |
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|
|
3/20/2017 |
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2/27/2008 |
|
|
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11,963 |
|
|
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23,927 |
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|
26.18 |
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|
2/27/2018 |
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2/12/2009 |
|
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32,660 |
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26.11 |
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2/12/2019 |
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3/20/2007 |
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3,075 |
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98,984 |
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2/27/2008 |
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8,715 |
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280,536 |
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2/12/2009 |
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3,882 |
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124,962 |
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Option Awards(1) |
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Stock Awards(2) |
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Units or |
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Securities |
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or Other |
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Number of Securities |
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Underlying |
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Option |
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Rights That |
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That Have |
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Underlying Unexercised |
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Options (#) |
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Exercise |
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Option Expiration |
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Have Not |
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Not Vested |
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Name |
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Grant Date |
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Options (#) Exercisable |
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Unexercisable |
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Price ($) |
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Date |
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Vested (#) |
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($)(3) |
|
Michael J. DeConcini |
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8/3/2000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15.28 |
|
|
|
8/3/2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8/2/2001 |
|
|
|
30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17.91 |
|
|
|
8/2/2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/2/2002 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18.12 |
|
|
|
1/2/2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5/9/2003 |
|
|
|
8,137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17.84 |
|
|
|
5/9/2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5/5/2006 |
|
|
|
19,910 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30.55 |
|
|
|
5/5/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/20/2007 |
|
|
|
11,306 |
|
|
|
5,654 |
|
|
|
37.88 |
|
|
|
3/20/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/27/2008 |
|
|
|
12,153 |
|
|
|
24,307 |
|
|
|
26.18 |
|
|
|
2/27/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/12/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,180 |
|
|
|
26.11 |
|
|
|
2/12/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/20/2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,075 |
|
|
|
98,984 |
|
|
|
|
2/27/2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,850 |
|
|
|
284,882 |
|
|
|
|
2/12/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,932 |
|
|
|
126,571 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raymond S. Heyman |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9/15/2005 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33.55 |
|
|
|
9/15/2015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5/5/2006 |
|
|
|
19,910 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30.55 |
|
|
|
5/5/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/20/2007 |
|
|
|
11,306 |
|
|
|
5,654 |
|
|
|
37.88 |
|
|
|
3/20/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/27/2008 |
|
|
|
11,963 |
|
|
|
23,927 |
|
|
|
26.18 |
|
|
|
2/27/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/12/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,660 |
|
|
|
26.11 |
|
|
|
2/12/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/20/2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,075 |
|
|
|
98,984 |
|
|
|
|
2/27/2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,715 |
|
|
|
280,536 |
|
|
|
|
2/12/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,982 |
|
|
|
128,164 |
|
34
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards(1) |
|
|
Stock Awards(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
Market or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive Plan |
|
|
Payout |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards: |
|
|
Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Unearned |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unearned |
|
|
Shares, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares, Units |
|
|
Units or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
or Other |
|
|
Other Rights |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Securities |
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rights That |
|
|
That Have |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underlying Unexercised |
|
|
Options (#) |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Option Expiration |
|
|
Have Not |
|
|
Not Vested |
|
Name |
|
Grant Date |
|
|
Options (#) Exercisable |
|
|
Unexercisable |
|
|
Price ($) |
|
|
Date |
|
|
Vested (#) |
|
|
($)(3) |
|
Karen G. Kissinger |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8/2/2001 |
|
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17.91 |
|
|
|
8/2/2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1/2/2002 |
|
|
|
1,152 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18.12 |
|
|
|
1/2/2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5/5/2006 |
|
|
|
15,790 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30.55 |
|
|
|
5/5/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/20/2007 |
|
|
|
8,933 |
|
|
|
4,467 |
|
|
|
37.88 |
|
|
|
3/20/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/27/2008 |
|
|
|
9,426 |
|
|
|
18,854 |
|
|
|
26.18 |
|
|
|
2/27/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2/12/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,710 |
|
|
|
26.11 |
|
|
|
2/12/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/20/2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,430 |
|
|
|
78,221 |
|
|
|
|
2/27/2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,870 |
|
|
|
221,145 |
|
|
|
|
2/12/2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,175 |
|
|
|
102,203 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
All options listed above vest at a rate of 33 1/3% per year on the anniversary dates of the
initial grant over the first three years of the 10-year option term. |
|
(2) |
|
Performance shares vest, if at all, after three years based on the achievement of performance
of the cumulative goals over the applicable three-year period. |
|
(3) |
|
The amounts shown reflect the projected value of the performance share awards as of December
31, 2009. The projections regarding achievement of the performance goals were the same projections
used to determine the 2009 compensation expense related to the outstanding awards for financial
reporting purposes, and were done in the manner required by FASB ASC Topic 718. |
The amounts in the Stock Awards column for the March 20, 2007 award are the amounts that will be
paid out from the 2007 performance share grant, which will be paid out within 21/2 months following
the end of the performance period.
The 2007 performance share awards were tied to the achievement of diluted earnings per share
(EPS) and operating cash flow goals over the 2007-2009 performance period.
35
The cumulative diluted EPS for the 2007-2009 performance period was $4.65 per share, which is less
than the threshold, and resulted in no payment on the diluted EPS goal. The cumulative operating
cash flow was $947.8 million and resulted in a 75% operating cash flow payout.
The cumulative diluted EPS goal ranged from $6.12 per share (threshold) to $6.40 per share (target)
to $7.40 per share (outstanding). The corresponding payout levels ranged from 25% to 75% of the
target award. As noted above, the cumulative diluted EPS for the three-year period comprising
2007-2009 was less than the threshold level; therefore, there was no payout on the diluted EPS
goal.
The operating cash flows goals ranged from $845 million (threshold) to $865 (target) to $915
million (outstanding). The corresponding payout levels ranged from 25% to 75% of the target award.
The Company achieved a cumulative operating cash flows level of $947.8 million, which resulted in
a payout level of 75% of the target amount for that factor.
OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
The following table includes certain information with respect to the options exercised by the
Companys Named Executives during the year ended December 31, 2009.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares Acquired |
|
|
Value Realized on |
|
|
|
on Exercise |
|
|
Exercise |
|
Name |
|
(#)(1) |
|
|
($)(2) |
|
Michael J. DeConcini |
|
|
28,900 |
|
|
|
415,156 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Of shares exercised, the following numbers of shares were due to options that otherwise would
have expired during the year: Michael J. DeConcini, 8,900. Mr. DeConcini retained 1,000 of the
shares acquired through the exercise of the options indicated above. |
|
(2) |
|
For options that are exercised in cashless transactions, UniSource Energy bases this value on
the spread between the exercise price and the actual price at which the shares of common stock are
sold in the market. For options that are exercised and retained by the Named Executive, the
Company bases this value on the spread between the exercise price and the actual market price of
UniSource Energys common stock at the time of exercise. |
36
PENSION BENEFITS
The following table shows the present value of accumulated benefits payable to each of the Named
Executives, including the number of years of service credited to each such Named Executive, under
each of the Retirement Plan and the Excess Benefit Plan determined using interest rate and
mortality rate assumptions used in the Companys financial statements as set forth on pages 144-153
of the Companys annual report on Form 10-K. Information regarding the Retirement Plan and the
Excess Benefit Plan can be found under the heading Retirement and Other Benefits on page 28.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Years |
|
|
Present Value of |
|
|
Payments During Last |
|
|
|
|
|
Credited Service |
|
|
Accumulated Benefit |
|
|
Fiscal Year |
|
Name |
|
Plan Name |
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
Paul J. Bonavia |
|
Tucson Electric Power Salaried
Employees Retirement Plan (1) |
|
|
1.00 |
|
|
|
28,808 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
Tucson Electric Power Excess Benefit Plan (2) |
|
|
1.00 |
|
|
|
41,742 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kevin P. Larson |
|
Tucson Electric Power Salaried Employees Retirement Plan (1) |
|
|
24.83 |
|
|
|
463,694 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
Tucson Electric Power Excess Benefit Plan (2) |
|
|
24.83 |
|
|
|
404,390 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael J. DeConcini |
|
Tucson Electric Power Salaried Employees Retirement Plan (1) |
|
|
21.08 |
|
|
|
253,003 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
Tucson Electric Power Excess Benefit Plan (2) |
|
|
21.08 |
|
|
|
314,937 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raymond S. Heyman |
|
Tucson Electric Power Salaried Employees Retirement Plan (1) |
|
|
4.33 |
|
|
|
86,900 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
Tucson Electric Power Excess Benefit Plan (2) |
|
|
4.33 |
|
|
|
295,551 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Karen G. Kissinger |
|
Tucson Electric Power Salaried Employees Retirement Plan (1) |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
427,348 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
Tucson Electric Power Excess Benefit Plan (2) |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
364,402 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Retirement Plan is intended to meet the requirements of a qualified benefit plan for Code
purposes, and is funded by the Company and made available to all eligible employees. The
Retirement Plan provides an annual income upon retirement based on the following formula: |
1.6% x years of service (up to 25 years) x final average pay
|
|
|
|
|
Final average pay is calculated as the average of basic monthly earnings on the first of the month
following the employees birthday during the five consecutive plan years in which basic monthly
earnings were the highest, within the last 15 plan years before retirement. Years of service are
based on years and months of employment. A Retirement Plan participant is fully vested in his or
her retirement benefit after five years of service. The maximum benefit available under the
Retirement Plan is an annual income of 40% of final average pay (as defined above). Plan
compensation for purposes of determining final average pay is limited by IRS compensation limits
under Code Section 401(a)(17). For 2009, the limit was $245,000 in annual income. Employees are
eligible to retire early with an unreduced pension benefit if (i) the combination of their age and
years of service equals or exceeds 85 or (ii) they are age 62 and have completed 10 years of
service. Employees are also eligible to early retirement with a reduced pension benefit at age 55
with at least 10 years of service. The reduction at age 55 with 10 years of service is 42.6% and
continues to be reduced at a lesser amount up to age 62, where there is no reduction. All optional
forms of the benefit are actuarially equivalent. |
37
|
|
|
(2) |
|
The Retirement Plan is subject to Code limitations on the amount of compensation that can be
taken into account and on the amount of benefits that can be provided. The Excess Benefit Plan
provides the retirement benefits to executive officers that would have been provided under the
Retirement Plan if the Code limitations did not apply. The Excess Benefit Plan retirement benefit
is calculated generally using the same pension formula as the Retirement Plan formula but with some
modifications. Compensation for purposes of the Excess Benefit Plan is determined without regard
to IRS limits on compensation and by including voluntary salary reductions to the DCP, and any
annual incentive payment received under the PEP. The retirement benefit payable from the Excess
Benefit Plan is reduced by the benefit payable to that person from the Retirement Plan. Full
vesting occurs after five years of service. Benefits are payable in a lump sum or annuity, at the
retirees election. |
NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
UniSource Energy sponsors the DCP for directors, executive officers and certain other employees of
UniSource Energy. Under the DCP, employee participants are allowed to defer on a pre-tax basis up
to 100% of base salary and cash bonuses and non-employee director participants are allowed to defer
up to 100% of their cash compensation. This deferral plan also allows the executive employee
participants to receive the 401(k) Company match that cannot be contributed to the 401(k) Plan
because of limitations imposed by the Code. The deferred amounts are valued daily as if invested in
one or more of a number of investment funds, including UniSource Energy stock units, each of which
may appreciate or depreciate in value over time. The choice of investment funds is determined by
the individual participant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Registrant |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Executive |
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
Earnings in |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Balance at |
|
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
in Last Fiscal |
|
|
Last Fiscal |
|
|
Withdrawals/ |
|
|
Last Fiscal |
|
|
|
in Last Fiscal |
|
|
Year |
|
|
Year |
|
|
Distributions |
|
|
Year End |
|
Name |
|
Year ($)(1) |
|
|
($)(2) |
|
|
($)(3) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
Kevin P. Larson |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
3,840 |
|
|
|
5,594 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
44,368 |
|
Michael J. DeConcini |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
4,055 |
|
|
|
4,127 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
32,555 |
|
Raymond S. Heyman |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
4,047 |
|
|
|
409 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
10,660 |
|
Karen G. Kissinger |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
832 |
|
|
|
8,330 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
69,116 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Represents contributions to the DCP by the Named Executives during the year. These amounts are
included in the salary column of the Summary Compensation Table above. |
|
(2) |
|
The amounts shown in this column reflect the actual contributions made in 2009 for the 2008
plan year. |
|
(3) |
|
Represents the total market based earnings (losses) for the year on all deferred compensation
under the plan based on the investment returns associated with the investment choices made by the
Named Executive. Amounts in this column are not included in the Summary Compensation Table. |
The following table shows the deemed investment options available, and the annual rate of return
for the calendar year ended December 31, 2009, under the DCP.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Name of Fund |
|
Rate of Return |
|
|
Name of Fund |
|
Rate of Return |
|
Fidelity Retirement Money Market |
|
|
0.63 |
% |
|
Fidelity Spartan Us Equity Index |
|
|
26.51 |
% |
Fidelity Intermediate Bond |
|
|
17.13 |
% |
|
Fidelity Growth Company |
|
|
41.15 |
% |
Janus Flexible Bond |
|
|
12.54 |
% |
|
Fidelity Low Price Stock |
|
|
39.08 |
% |
Fidelity Asset Manager |
|
|
30.94 |
% |
|
Janus Worldwide |
|
|
37.68 |
% |
Fidelity Equity-Income |
|
|
29.54 |
% |
|
UniSource Energy Corporation Stock |
|
|
14.41 |
% |
Fidelity Magellan |
|
|
41.13 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
Three of the Named Executives, Messrs. DeConcini and Larson and Ms. Kissinger, were subject to
change in control agreements executed in 1998 (collectively, the 1998 Agreements). A Change in
Control, as defined in the 1998 Agreements, included the acquisition of beneficial ownership of
30% of the common stock of UniSource Energy, certain changes in the Board, approval by the
shareholders of certain mergers, or consolidations or certain transfers of the assets of UniSource
Energy. As used in this section titled Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control,
the term 1998 Change in Control shall mean a Change in Control, as defined in the 1998
Agreements. The 1998 Agreements provided that each executive officer be employed by TEP or one of
its subsidiaries or affiliates, in a position comparable to his/her current position, with
compensation and benefits that were at least equal to his/her then current compensation and
benefits, for an employment period of five years after a 1998 Change in Control (subject to earlier
termination due to the executive officers acceptance of a position with another company or
termination for cause). For purposes of this section titled Potential Payments Upon Termination
or Change in Control only, TEP shall mean TEP or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates, as
applicable.
The 1998 Agreements were in effect until the later of: (i) five years after the date either TEP or
the executive officer gave written notice of termination of the 1998 Agreement, or (ii) if a 1998
Change in Control occurred during the term of the 1998 Agreements, five years after the 1998 Change
in Control. On March 29, 2004, a 1998 Change in Control occurred when the Companys shareholders,
at a special meeting, approved the acquisition agreement that provided for an affiliate of Saguaro
Utility Group L.P. to acquire all of UniSource Energys outstanding shares of common stock.
On March 3, 2005, TEP provided the executive officers of the Company with written notice of
termination of the 1998 Agreements effective March 3, 2010, the fifth anniversary of the date of
the written notice of termination.
According to the 1998 Agreements, if an executive officers employment was terminated by TEP (with
the exception of termination due to the executive officers acceptance of another position or for
cause), or if the executive officer terminated employment because (i) there was a material change
by TEP of the executive officers status, title, authority, duties or responsibilities, (ii) the
executive officer was assigned or reassigned to another place of employment more than fifty miles
from the executive officers current place of employment, (iii) a liquidation, dissolution,
consolidation or merger of TEP occurred, or (iv) a reduction in the executive officers target
compensation occurred, prior to March 29, 2009 (or within five years of any subsequent 1998 Change
in Control), the executive officer was entitled to severance benefits in the form of: (a) a lump
sum payment equal to the present value of three times the sum of annual salary and prorated target
bonus (cash severance), (b) the present value of the additional amount (including any amount
under the Excess Benefit Plan) the executive officer would have received under the Retirement Plan
if the executive officer had continued to be employed for the five-year period after a 1998 Change
in Control occurred, plus (c) the present value of any executive officer award under the 2006
Omnibus Plan or any successor plan, which was outstanding at the time of the executive officers
termination (whether vested or not), prorated based on length of service. Such executive officer
would also be entitled to continue to participate in TEPs health, death and disability benefit
plans for five years after the termination. The 1998 Agreements further provided that TEP would
make a payment to the executive officer to offset any golden parachute excise taxes that were
imposed in accordance with Code sections 280G and 4999. Any payments made in respect of such
excise taxes would not have been deductible by the Company. Cash severance would also have been
paid under the 1998 Agreements if an officer died or became disabled prior to March 29, 2009 (or
within five years of any subsequent 1998 Change in Control).
2009 Amended and Restated Agreements
In October 2009, the 1998 Agreements were amended and restated (collectively, the Amended and
Restated Agreements). The Amended and Restated Agreements did not change the type or level of
benefits provided under the 1998 Agreements; however, the definitions of change in control,
cause for termination and good reason for resignation changed to comply with Code Section 409A
and to be consistent with current best practices. According to the new definition, a change of
control occurs upon: (i) the acquisition of beneficial ownership of 40% of the common stock of
UniSource Energy; (ii) certain changes in the Board; (iii) the closing of certain mergers or
consolidations; or (iv) certain transfers of the assets of UniSource Energy, and appropriate final
regulatory approval was received, or the transfer, merger or acquisition was closed.
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The Amended and Restated Agreements contain a number of material conditions or obligations
applicable to the receipt of payments or benefits, which require the executive officer to (i)
continue to abide by the terms and provisions of the Companys policies that protect various forms
of confidential information and intellectual property; (ii) refrain from consulting with, engaging
in or acting as an advisor to another company about business that competes with the Company; (iii)
refrain from soliciting business for or in connection with any competing business (a) from any
individual or entity that obtained products or services from the Company at any time during the
executive officers employment with the Company, or (b) from any individual or entity that was
solicited by the executive officer on behalf of the Company; and (iv) refrain from soliciting
employees of the Company who would have the skills and knowledge necessary to enable or assist
efforts by the executive officer to engage in a competing business. Item (i) referred to in this
paragraph contains no durational limit, nor does the Amended and Restated Agreement include any
provision providing for waiver of a breach of item (i). Items (ii) through (iv) referred to in
this paragraph are effective for a period of one year following the date of the executive officers
termination. Breach of items (ii) through (iv) is waived if the Company materially defaults on any
of its obligations under the Amended and Restated Agreement.
The term of the Amended and Restated Agreements expired on March 3, 2010 and, as described below,
Messrs. DeConcini and Larson and Ms. Kissinger are currently covered under New Agreements, as
defined below.
The Bonavia Employment Agreement and the New Agreements
In January 2009, TEP entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Bonavia (the Bonavia Employment
Agreement). The Bonavia Employment Agreement provides for severance benefits in the event the
executive officer is terminated from his employment without cause or resigns his employment for
good reason (Severance Benefits), and only after executing a release of claims. Severance
Benefits under the Bonavia Employment Agreement include (1) continuation of executive officers
base salary for a period of 24 months from the effective date of the executive officers separation
from service, to be paid in regular installments in accordance with the Companys regular payroll
practices; (2) continuation of any health, life, disability or other insurance benefits that the
executive officer was receiving as of his last day of active employment for a period of 12 months
following separation from service or until the day on which the executive officer becomes eligible
to receive substantially similar benefits under any plan or program of any successor employer,
whichever occurs first. The Bonavia Employment Agreement also contains change in control
provisions.
In October 2009, TEP entered into a change in control agreement with Mr. Heyman (the Heyman
Agreement), and on March 4, 2010, following the expiration of the Amended and Restated Agreements,
TEP entered into new change in control agreements with Messrs. DeConcini and Larson and Ms.
Kissinger (such new agreements and the Heyman Agreement, collectively, the New Agreements), which
changed the level of benefits provided. Under the Bonavia Agreement and the New Agreements, in the
event that an executive officers employment is terminated by TEP (with the exception of
termination due to the executive officers acceptance of another position or for cause), or if the
executive officer terminates employment because of, and within two years following (i) the
acquisition of beneficial ownership of 40% of the common stock of UniSource Energy, (ii) certain
changes in the Board, (iii) the closing of certain mergers or consolidations or (iv) certain
transfers of the assets of UniSource Energy, and appropriate final regulatory approval is received,
or the transfer, merger or acquisition is closed (each, a Change in Control), then the executive
officer is entitled to severance benefits in the form of: (i) a single lump sum payment in an
amount equal to two (for Bonavia Employment Agreement), one and one-half (for Messrs. DeConcini,
Larson and Heyman) or one (for Ms. Kissinger) times the greater of (a) the executive officers
annualized base salary as of the date of the executive officers separation from service, or (b)
the executive officers annualized base salary in effect immediately prior to any material
diminution in the executive officers base salary following execution of the New Agreement or
Bonavia Employment Agreement, as applicable; (ii) a single lump sum cash payment in an amount equal
to two (for the Bonavia Employment Agreement), one and one-half (for Messrs. DeConcini, Larson and
Heyman) or one (for Ms. Kissinger) times the average payment to which the executive officer was
entitled pursuant to the short-term incentive compensation plan for the three calendar years
immediately preceding the calendar year in which the executive officers separation from service
occurs or, if that data is not available, the executive officers target payment under the
short-term incentive compensation plan; (iii) a single lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to
a prorated portion of the payment to which the executive officer would have been entitled under the
short-term incentive compensation plan for the calendar year in which the executive officers
separation from service occurs; and (iv) a single lump sum cash payment in the amount of the
payment, if any, to which the executive officer is entitled under the short-term incentive
compensation plan (based on the executive officers actual
performance) for the year prior to the year in which the executive officers separation from
service occurs, to the extent such payment has not already been paid to the executive officer.
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Such executive officer would also be entitled to continue to participate in TEPs health, life,
disability or other insurance benefit plans for a period expiring on the earlier of (a) 24 months
(for the Bonavia Employment Agreement), 18 months (for Messrs. DeConcini, Larson and Heyman), or 12
months (for Ms. Kissinger) following the executive officers separation from service, or in some
cases for the respective period following the Change in Control event, or (b) the day on which the
executive officer becomes eligible to receive any substantially similar benefits, on a
benefit-by-benefit basis, under any plan or program of any successor employer. In the event the
executive officer elected a high deductible health care plan pursuant to which TEP has agreed to
make contributions to the executive officers health savings account, then TEP will pay to the
executive officer a single lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to the contributions that TEP
would have made to the executive officers health savings account during the respective benefit
continuation period described above had the executive officer not incurred the separation from
service.
Unlike the 1998 Agreements and the Amended and Restated Agreements, the Bonavia Employment
Agreement and the New Agreements exclude the requirements that (i) TEP make a payment to the
executive officer to offset any golden parachute excise taxes imposed in accordance with Code
sections 280G and 4999; and (ii) severance benefits be paid if an executive officer died or became
disabled during the protection period following a Change in Control. The Bonavia Employment
Agreement and New Agreements also provide that the executive officer shall be employed by UniSource
Energy or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates, in a position comparable to his current position,
with compensation and benefits which are at least equal to his then-current compensation and
benefits, for an employment period of two years after a Change in Control (subject to earlier
termination for cause or the executive officers termination for good reason).
The Bonavia Employment Agreement and New Agreements contain a number of material conditions or
obligations applicable to the receipt of payments or benefits, which require the executive officer
to (i) continue to abide by the terms and provisions of the Companys policies that protect various
forms of confidential information and intellectual property; (ii) refrain from consulting with,
engaging in or acting as an advisor to another company about business that competes with the
Company; (iii) refrain from soliciting business for or in connection with any competing business
(a) from any individual or entity that obtained products or services from the Company at any time
during the executive officers employment with the Company or (b) from any individual or entity
that was solicited by the executive officer on behalf of the Company; and (iv) refrain from
soliciting employees of the Company who would have the skills and knowledge necessary to enable or
assist efforts by the executive officer to engage in a competing business. Item (i) referred to in
this paragraph contains no durational limit, nor do the Bonavia Employment Agreement or New
Agreements include any provision providing for waiver of a breach of item (i). Items (ii) through
(iv) referred to in this paragraph are effective for a period of one year following the date of the
executive officers termination. Breach of items (ii) through (iv) is waived if the Company
materially defaults on any of its obligations under the New Agreements.
Beginning in 2006, all long-term incentive awards contain a double trigger vesting provision,
which provides for accelerated vesting only if outstanding awards are not assumed by an acquirer or
the Named Executive is terminated without cause within 24 months of a Change in Control. The double
trigger, which is viewed as a corporate governance best practice, ensures that the Named
Executives do not receive accelerated benefits unless they are adversely affected by the Change in
Control.
In May 2009, in order to formalize the Companys historical practice of providing non-change in
control severance pay in certain termination situations and to provide consistency in that
practice, the Compensation Committee approved the creation of a severance pay plan (the Severance
Plan) for all of the Companys unclassified employees, including its Named Executives, which would
provide for severance benefits in the event of a qualifying termination, which means a termination
without cause. Cause for termination under the Severance Plan means (i) the willful failure of the
employee to perform any of the employees duties for the employer which continues after the
employer has given the participant written notice describing the failure and an opportunity to cure
the failure, (ii) a material violation of Company policy, (iii) any act of fraud or dishonesty,
(iv) willful failure to report to work for three days or to report to work on the agreed-upon date
after a scheduled leave, or (v) willfully engaging in conduct that is demonstrably and materially
injurious to the
Company or any affiliate, monetarily or otherwise, including acts of fraud, misappropriation,
violence or embezzlement for personal gain at the expense of the Company or any affiliate,
conviction of (or plea of guilty or no contest or its equivalent to) a felony, or a misdemeanor
involving immoral acts.
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In the event of a qualifying termination, the Named Executive would be entitled to (i) a cash
severance payment equal to a multiple of base salary (two times for CEO, one and one-half times for
Messrs. DeConcini, Heyman and Larson, and one time for Ms. Kissinger); (ii) continued subsidy of
the premiums for COBRA medical, dental and vision coverage at the same rate as that paid by the
Company prior to the separation from service for a period of the lesser of (a) 12 months, or (b)
the date when the Named Executive becomes eligible for comparable benefits offered by a subsequent
employer; and (iii) a portion of the amount to which the Named Executive would have been entitled
under the Companys PEP or any successor plan, had the Named Executive not incurred a separation
from service. Receipt of benefits under the Severance Plan is contingent upon execution of a
release of claims against the Company and subject to compliance with restrictive covenants,
including perpetual confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, and non-compete and
non-solicitation requirements effective for the applicable severance period (two years for CEO, one
and one-half years for Messrs. DeConcini, Heyman and Larson, and one year for Ms. Kissinger).
Duplication of benefits provided under the Severance Plan is not permitted, and benefits payable
under the Severance Plan cease in the event the Named Executive becomes eligible for change in
control severance benefits.
In the event a Named Executive becomes eligible to receive severance benefits under the Severance
Plan and has elected a health care option pursuant to which the Company has agreed to make pre-tax
contributions to the Named Executives Health Savings Account, then the Company will pay the Named
Executive an amount equal to the contributions the Company would have made to the Named Executives
health savings account during the twelve month period immediately following the Named Executives
separation from service, plus a tax allowance in an amount equal to the federal, state and local
taxes imposed on the Named Executive with respect to such contributions and with respect to the tax
allowance.
The Severance Plan was approved in 2009 and will be executed in the first half of 2010.
Other than the agreements described above, UniSource Energy has not entered into any other
severance agreements or employment agreements with any Named Executives.
The following table and summary set forth potential payments payable to the Named Executives upon
termination of employment or a Change in Control. The table below reflects amounts payable to the
Named Executives assuming their employment was terminated on December 31, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If Retirement or |
|
|
If Change In Control |
|
|
|
|
|
|
If Non-Change In |
|
|
|
Voluntary |
|
|
and Qualifying |
|
|
If Death or |
|
|
Control |
|
|
|
Termination |
|
|
Termination Occurs ($) |
|
|
Disability |
|
|
Termination |
|
Name |
|
Occurs (1) |
|
|
(2) |
|
|
Occurs ($) (3) |
|
|
Occurs($) (4) |
|
Paul J. Bonavia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,384,802 |
|
|
|
364,435 |
|
|
|
1,207,022 |
|
Kevin P. Larson |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,309,453 |
|
|
|
342,374 |
|
|
|
|
|
Michael J. DeConcini |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,872,445 |
|
|
|
347,819 |
|
|
|
|
|
Raymond S. Heyman |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,685,185 |
|
|
|
342,374 |
|
|
|
|
|
Karen G. Kissinger |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,370,495 |
|
|
|
269,623 |
|
|
|
|
|
Under the New Agreements, there is a reduction in the severance multiple from three times for the
prior Chief Executive Officer to two times (current CEO), three times to one and one half times
(Senior Vice Presidents DeConcini, Heyman and Larson), and three times to one times (for Vice
President Kissinger).
|
|
|
(1) |
|
In the event of retirement or voluntary termination, each of the Named Executives would be
entitled to receive vested and accrued benefits payable from the Retirement Plan and the Excess
Benefit Plan, but no form or amount of any such payment would be increased or otherwise enhanced
nor would vesting be accelerated with respect to such plans. In addition, no accelerated vesting
of options or performance shares would occur. Retirement Plan and Excess Benefit Plan information
for the Named Executives is set forth in the Pension Benefits Table above. Mr. Heyman is not
vested in the retirement plans as of December 31, 2009. |
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|
|
|
|
(2) |
|
The breakout of the above referenced elements for the Named Executives is as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prorated |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
Performance |
|
|
Medical |
|
|
Retirement |
|
|
Tax |
|
|
|
|
Named |
|
Cash |
|
|
Bonus |
|
|
Options |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Benefits |
|
|
Benefits |
|
|
Gross-up |
|
|
Total |
|
Executive |
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
Paul J. Bonavia |
|
|
2,160,000 |
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
|
|
364,435 |
|
|
|
366,322 |
|
|
|
14,045 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
3,384,802 |
|
Kevin P. Larson |
|
|
1,471,500 |
|
|
|
163,500 |
|
|
|
342,374 |
|
|
|
436,947 |
|
|
|
20,219 |
|
|
|
1,423,728 |
|
|
|
1,451,185 |
|
|
|
5,309,453 |
|
Michael J. DeConcini |
|
|
1,494,900 |
|
|
|
166,100 |
|
|
|
347,819 |
|
|
|
443,063 |
|
|
|
101,552 |
|
|
|
307,104 |
|
|
|
1,011,906 |
|
|
|
3,872,445 |
|
Raymond S. Heyman |
|
|
713,350 |
|
|
|
163,500 |
|
|
|
342,374 |
|
|
|
443,353 |
|
|
|
22,608 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
1,685,185 |
|
Karen Kissinger |
|
|
1,081,080 |
|
|
|
102,960 |
|
|
|
269,623 |
|
|
|
351,837 |
|
|
|
94,300 |
|
|
|
624,276 |
|
|
|
846,419 |
|
|
|
3,370,495 |
|
|
|
|
(3) |
|
Amounts in this column reflect the value of all unvested options that would accelerate upon the
death or disability of the Named Executives. There is no acceleration of performance shares. In
addition, in the event of death, the Named Executives survivor would be entitled to receive a
death benefit in the form of a survivor annuity which is funded from the Retirement Plan and Excess
Benefit Plan. The amount payable to the survivor would be less than the amount that would
otherwise have been payable to the Named Executive had the Named Executive survived and received
retirement benefits under the Retirement Plan and Excess Benefit Plan. There would be no
enhancements as to form, amount or vesting of such benefits in the event of a Named Executives
death. |
|
(4) |
|
This column reflects the amounts payable in the event of an involuntary termination without
cause or a resignation for good reason, as of December 31, 2009, under the terms of the Bonavia
Employment Agreement, which is discussed in more detail above. The breakout of the
above-referenced payment is as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
|
Medical Benefits |
|
|
Total |
|
Named Executive |
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
Paul J. Bonavia |
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
7,022 |
|
|
|
1,207,022 |
|
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Effective August 31, 2009, UniSource Energy removed all UniSource Energy Board members from the TEP
and UES boards, thus eliminating fees associated with serving on these boards. The desired outcome
was that the impact of this change in Board structure be cash neutral to the directors. There
was no change in the directors workload since committee activity did not change, as most of the
Company business was historically conducted at the parent company level. With that objective in
mind, the annual cash retainer was increased from $40,000 to $50,000, effective September 1, 2009.
Messrs. Bonavia, DeConcini, Heyman and Larson replaced the UniSource Energy Board members that were
on the TEP and UES boards, but receive no additional compensation for assuming such positions.
For 2009, the Companys non-employee directors received the following compensation:
|
1. |
|
Annual cash retainer paid in monthly installments. As noted above, the amount of the annual
cash retainer increased in 2009 from $40,000 to $50,000. Therefore, in 2009, the directors
received monthly installments equaling one-twelfth of $40,000 for the months of January
through August, and equaling one-twelfth of $50,000 for the months of September through
December, resulting in a total annual cash retainer in the amount of $43,333. |
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|
2. |
|
Additional annual cash retainer of $20,000 for the Lead Director, $10,000 for the Audit
Chair, $7,500 for
each of the Compensation and Corporate Governance Chairs, and $5,000 for all other committee
chairs, all of which are paid in quarterly installments. |
|
|
3. |
|
Board and committee meeting fees of $1,000 per meeting. |
|
|
4. |
|
Annual award of $45,000 in restricted stock units: |
|
|
|
Directors serving on the date of the Annual Shareholders meeting receive a grant on
the date of that meeting. Any person who first becomes a director after the Annual
Shareholders meeting receives a grant on a date approved by the Compensation
Committee. All restricted stock unit grants to directors vest at the earlier of the
next annual meeting following grant date or the first anniversary of grant. |
|
|
|
|
The actual number of restricted stock units granted is calculated by dividing
$45,000 by the closing price of UniSource Energys common stock on the date of grant. |
|
|
|
|
Vested stock units must be deferred and distributed in January of the year following
the year during which a director ceases to serve as a member of UniSource Energys
Board. Deferred stock units accrue dividend equivalents during the deferral period.
Deferred stock units will be distributed in shares of Company stock. |
The CEO, who serves as Chairman of the Board, does not receive any additional compensation for
serving as a director. Directors may elect to defer cash fees and retainers under the DCP, which
is described on page 39.
In 2007, UniSource Energy adopted formal stock ownership guidelines for non-employee directors.
Non-employee directors are expected to accumulate Company shares with a value equal to 500% of the
annual equity grant. As of December 31, 2009, all non-employee directors have achieved their
target ownership level, other than those non-employee directors elected after this policy was
adopted who are making progress toward meeting the guideline. Shares owned outright, including
shares held in street name accounts, jointly with spouse, or in trust for the non-employee
directors benefit, and deferred stock units count towards meeting the guideline.
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The following table summarizes the compensation earned by non-employee directors of the Company for
the year ended December 31, 2009.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees Earned |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
or Paid in |
|
|
Stock |
|
|
All Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
|
Awards |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Total |
|
Name (1) |
|
($)(2) |
|
|
($) (3)(4)(5) |
|
|
($)(6) |
|
|
($) |
|
Lawrence J. Aldrich |
|
|
72,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
6,677 |
|
|
|
124,010 |
|
Barbara M. Baumann |
|
|
87,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
6,345 |
|
|
|
138,768 |
|
Larry W. Bickle |
|
|
71,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
9,381 |
|
|
|
125,714 |
|
Elizabeth T. Bilby |
|
|
69,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
9,542 |
|
|
|
123,875 |
|
Harold W. Burlingame |
|
|
77,833 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
10,525 |
|
|
|
133,358 |
|
John L. Carter |
|
|
111,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
5,758 |
|
|
|
162,091 |
|
Robert A. Elliott |
|
|
76,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
5,392 |
|
|
|
126,725 |
|
Daniel W. L. Fessler |
|
|
75,833 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
11,792 |
|
|
|
132,625 |
|
Louise L. Francesconi |
|
|
76,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
1,233 |
|
|
|
122,566 |
|
Warren Y. Jobe |
|
|
80,666 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
9,999 |
|
|
|
135,665 |
|
Ramiro G. Peru |
|
|
78,000 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
3,091 |
|
|
|
126,091 |
|
Gregory A. Pivirotto |
|
|
78,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
3,091 |
|
|
|
126,424 |
|
Joaquin Ruiz |
|
|
75,333 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
6,300 |
|
|
|
126,633 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Mr. Bonavia is not included in this table, as he is an employee of the Company and thus
receives no additional compensation for his service as a director. The compensation received by
Mr. Bonavia as an employee of the Company is shown in the Summary Compensation Table. |
|
(2) |
|
Lawrence J. Aldrich, Barbara M. Baumann and Harold W. Burlingame deferred 100% of fees earned
in 2009 into the DCP. |
|
(3) |
|
Each non-employee director received an annual restricted stock unit award valued at $45,000 in
2009. |
|
(4) |
|
As of December 31, 2009, all outside directors held 1,683 unvested share units. |
|
(5) |
|
As of December 31, 2009 all stock options are vested and are reported in the Security Ownership
of Management table on pages 6 and 7. |
|
(6) |
|
Amounts represent the value of dividend equivalents associated with restricted stock units and
stock option awards held by the directors, expensed in accordance with FAS 123R. The amounts also
include reimbursement to the applicable directors for travel expenses incurred by their respective
spouses for attendance at invited functions coinciding with certain board meetings, and a tax
gross-up with respect to the reimbursement. The amounts of the gross-ups were as follows: Ms.
Baumann $622, Mr. Bickle $1,475, Mr. Burlingame $89 and Mr. Ruiz $487. As discussed under Other
Compensation in the Compensation, Discussion and Analysis section, the Company will discontinue
such reimbursements beginning in 2010, subject to the Compensation Committees ability to exercise
discretion to allow such reimbursements in the future. |
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
Equity Compensation Plans
UniSource Energys only equity-based compensation plan that has not been approved by shareholders
is the DCP. Shareholder approval of the DCP has not been required because the provisions of the DCP
permit the Company to payout deferred shares accumulated under the DCP in the form of cash or
stock. Under the terms of the plan, distribution of deferred shares, which were previously approved
by the Compensation Committee, will be made in cash, unless the participant elects to receive the
deferred shares in Company stock. Under the DCP, certain eligible executive officers and other
employees selected for participation, and non-employee members of the Board, may elect to defer a
percentage of the compensation or fees that would otherwise become payable to the individual for
his services to UniSource Energy. The Company also credits DCP accounts of employees participating
in the Companys 401(k) Plan with the additional amount of UniSource Energy matching contributions
that the participant would have been entitled to under the 401(k) Plan if certain Code limits did
not apply to limit the amount of UniSource Energy matching contributions made under the 401(k)
Plan. Each participant in the DCP may elect that his deferrals be credited in the form of deferred
shares instead of cash. Deferred shares accrue dividend equivalents, credited in the form of
additional deferred shares, as dividends are paid by UniSource Energy on its issued and outstanding
common stock. Each participant elects the time and manner of payment (lump sum or installments) of
his deferred shares under the DCP.
Equity Compensation
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2009, with respect to UniSource
Energys equity compensation plans.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UniSource Energy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
|
Number of Shares of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining Available for |
|
|
|
UniSource Energy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future Issuance Under |
|
|
|
Common Stock to be |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity Compensation |
|
|
|
Issued Upon Exercise of |
|
|
Weighted-Average |
|
|
Plans (Excluding Shares |
|
|
|
Outstanding Options and |
|
|
Exercise Price of |
|
|
Reflected in the First |
|
Plan Category |
|
Rights |
|
|
Outstanding Options |
|
|
Column) |
|
Equity Compensation
Plans Approved by
Shareholders (1) |
|
|
1,875,930 |
(2) |
|
$ |
24.49810 |
(3) |
|
|
1,015,063 |
(1) |
Equity Compensation
Plans Not Approved
by Shareholders |
|
|
64,966 |
(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5) |
Total |
|
|
1,940,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The equity compensation plans that have been approved by shareholders are the UniSource Energy
Corporation 1994 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (1994 Stock and Incentive Plan), the UniSource
Energy Corporation 1994 Outside Director Stock Option Plan (the 1994 Directors Plan) and the 2006
Omnibus Plan. Awards were made under the 1994 Stock and Incentive Plan and the 1994 Directors Plan
until February 2004 at which time no further awards could be made under those plans. In May 2006,
the 2006 Omnibus Plan was approved by shareholders and includes awards in the form of options,
restricted stock, stock units and dividend equivalents. While the 1994 plans expired in February
2004 and no further awards could be made under those plans after that date, the 1994 plans remain
in effect with respect to previous awards until all awards have expired or terminated or shall have
been exercised or fully vested, and any stock thereto shall have been purchased or acquired. No
shares that were available to be issued under the 1994 Directors Plan at the time of its
termination are available for awards under the 2006 Omnibus Plan with respect to awards that are
forfeited, terminated, canceled or expired. |
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|
|
|
(2) |
|
Includes options outstanding as to 1,597,930 shares, stock units, dividend equivalent stock
units and restricted stock units (payable in an equivalent number of shares) outstanding as to
278,000 shares. |
|
(3) |
|
Calculated based on the outstanding options and exclusive of outstanding stock units. |
|
(4) |
|
Deferred shares credited under the DCP. |
|
(5) |
|
There is no explicit share limit under the DCP. The number of shares to be delivered with
respect to the DCP in the future depends on the levels of fees and compensation that participants
elect to defer under the DCP. Any UniSource Energy shares used to satisfy common stock obligations
under the DCP will be shares that have been purchased on the open market. |
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Board Meetings
In 2009, the Board held a total of seven regular and special meetings. Each director attended at
least 81% of the aggregate total number of Board meetings and meetings of committees of which they
are a member. Additionally, the non-management Directors met at regularly scheduled executive
sessions without management present. Mr. Carter, a non-management director, presided over and was
the Lead Director at these executive sessions. In December 2009, the Board elected Mr. Elliott as
the Lead Director, to replace Mr. Carter, who is retiring from the Board effective May 7, 2010.
Mr. Elliott will assume the responsibility of Lead Director after the election in May 2010.
The Company does not have a formal policy with respect to attendance of Board members at annual
meetings of shareholders, but encourages such attendance. All of the Board members holding office
at the time attended the 2009 Annual Meeting.
Board Communication
Shareholders or other interested parties wishing to communicate with the Board, the non-management
directors or any individual director may contact the Lead Director by mail, addressed to UniSource
Energy Lead Director, c/o Corporate Secretary, UniSource Energy Corporation, One South Church
Avenue, Suite 1820, Tucson, Arizona 85701. The communications will be kept confidential and
forwarded to the Lead Director. Communications received by the Lead Director will be forwarded to
the appropriate director(s) or to an individual non-management director.
Shareholders or other interested parties wishing to communicate with the Board regarding
non-financial matters may contact the Chairperson of the Corporate Governance and Nominating
Committee either by mail, addressed to Chairperson, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee,
UniSource Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 1110, Fort Bragg, California 95437, or by e-mail at
unscorpgov@earthlink.net. Shareholders or other interested parties wishing to communicate with the
Board regarding financial matters may contact the Chairperson of the Audit Committee either by
mail, addressed to Chairperson, Audit Committee, UniSource Energy Corporation, P.O. Box 46093,
Denver, Colorado 80201, or by e-mail at unscorpaudit@earthlink.net.
Communications that are unrelated to a directors duties and responsibilities as a Board member may
be excluded from consideration, including, without limitation, solicitations and advertisements,
junk mail, product-related communications, job referral materials such as resumes, surveys and
material that is determined to be illegal or otherwise inappropriate.
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DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS
The Board has adopted Director Independence Standards to comply with NYSE rules for determining
independence, among other things, in order to determine eligibility to serve on the Audit
Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The
Director Independence Standards, amended as of December 2009, are available on UniSource Energys
website at www.UNS.com and are available in print to any shareholder who requests it.
No director may be deemed independent unless the Board affirmatively determines, after due
deliberation, that the director has no material relationship with the Company either directly or as
a partner, shareholder or executive officer of an organization that has a relationship with the
Company. In each case, the Board broadly considers all the relevant facts and circumstances from
the standpoint of the director as well as from that of persons or organizations with which the
director has an affiliation and applies these standards.
Annually, the Board determines whether each director meets the criteria of independence. Based upon
the foregoing criteria, the Board has deemed each director to be independent, with the exception of
Ms. Bilby (who will retire effective as of May 7, 2010) and Mr. Bonavia. For each other director
who is deemed independent, there were no other significant transactions, relationships or
arrangements that were considered by the Board in determining that the director is independent.
See Transactions with Related Persons on page 52.
Each member of UniSource Energys Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance
and Nominating Committee is independent based upon independence criteria established by the
Companys Board, which criteria are in compliance with applicable NYSE listing standards.
Board Committees
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee operates under the provisions of a committee
charter. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee reviews and recommends corporate
governance principles, interviews potential directors and is responsible for recommending to the
Board director candidates for nomination and election. The Corporate Governance and Nominating
Committee also reviews and recommends membership for all the committees to the Board and reviews
applicable rules and regulations relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Board. The
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee held six meetings in 2009 and was in compliance with
its written charter.
In making its recommendations for director candidates to the Board, the Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee considers, among other things, the qualifications of individual director
candidates in light of the criteria set forth in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines
(discussed below) and any other criteria the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee deems
appropriate, with the objective of having a Board with diverse backgrounds and experience.
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee has not adopted specific minimum qualifications
with respect to a committee-recommended Board nominee, but desirable qualifications are set forth
in the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines. Those qualifications include prior community,
professional or business experience that demonstrates leadership capabilities, the ability to
review and analyze complex business issues, the ability to effectively represent the interests of
UniSource Energys shareholders while keeping in perspective the interests of the Companys
customers, the ability to devote the time and interest required to attend and fully prepare for all
regular and special Board meetings, the ability to communicate and work effectively with the other
Board members and personnel and the ability to fully adhere to any applicable laws, rules or
regulations relating to the performance of a directors duties and responsibilities. The Corporate
Governance Guidelines provide that the Company will pursue and consider nominees from a variety of
backgrounds, including those who possess previous senior management, board experience with a public
utility, or demonstrated leadership in their area of expertise, and who reflect the Companys
commitment to diversity. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee will assess the
effectiveness of this policy annually in connection
with the nomination of directors for election at the annual meeting of stockholders. The
composition of the current Board reflects diversity in business and professional experience,
skills, ethnicity and gender.
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While no formal policy exists, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee considers
recommendations for Board nominees received from shareholders. The deadline for consideration of
recommendations for next years annual meeting of the shareholders is November 26, 2010.
Recommendations must be in writing and include detailed biographical material indicating the
candidates qualifications and a written statement from the candidate of his willingness and
availability to serve. Recommendations should be directed to the Corporate Secretary, UniSource
Energy Corporation, One South Church Avenue, Suite 1820, Tucson, Arizona 85701. The Board will
consider nominees on a case-by-case basis and does not believe a formal policy is warranted at this
time due to a manageable volume of nominations.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee operates under the provisions of a committee charter, which was amended
most recently in February 2010. The Compensation Committee Charter can be revised by action taken
by the Compensation Committee. Under the terms of its charter, the Compensation Committee is
required to consist of not fewer than three members of the Board who meet the independence
requirements of the NYSE. In 2009, the Compensation Committee had eight members who met those
independence requirements.
In 2009, the Compensation Committee held eight formal meetings, most of which were followed by an
executive session in which management did not participate. The Compensation Committee Chair sets
the agenda for each meeting, and in advance of each meeting reviews the agenda with management. The
annual schedule of meetings is approved by the Board during the second quarter for the following
year. In connection with Compensation Committee meetings, each Compensation Committee member
receives a briefing book prior to each meeting that details each topic to be considered. The
Compensation Committee Chair reports to the Board on Compensation Committee decisions and key
actions following each meeting. The Compensation Committee members also complete a written
assessment of the Compensation Committees performance, with the last such assessment completed in
April 2009.
The Board has delegated authority to the Compensation Committee to set CEO compensation levels, and
to review and approve compensation for all of the Companys executive officers, including any
equity compensation awarded under the 2006 Omnibus Plan. Under the terms of its charter, the
Compensation Committee may delegate certain actions to management of the Company in connection with
executive compensation. Day-to-day administration of director and executive compensation matters
has been delegated to certain Company management personnel, with oversight provided by the
Compensation Committee.
Compensation Consultant
The Compensation Committee has retained the services of Frederic W. Cook and Co., Inc. (Cook), a
nationally recognized compensation consulting firm that serves as an independent advisor in matters
related to executive compensation and non-employee director compensation. Representatives from Cook
are available to Compensation Committee members on an ongoing basis and attend Compensation
Committee meetings, as requested, either in person or telephonically. The Compensation Committee
has sole discretion over the terms and conditions of the retention of consultants it retains. Cook
maintains no other economic relations with the Company and does not provide any services to the
Company other than those provided directly to the Compensation Committee.
The Compensation Committee Chair customarily provides assignments to Cook. In its role as
executive compensation consultant to the Compensation Committee, Cook assists with Peer Group
selection, the benchmarking of individual compensation levels, and the design of incentive plans
and other compensation arrangements in which Company management participates. In furnishing this
assistance, Cook provides competitive data and technical considerations, and recommends changes to
the pay program and pay levels for consideration by the Compensation Committee.
Role of Executives in Establishing Compensation
Certain executive officers, including the CEO, the CFO and the General Counsel to the Company,
routinely attend regular sessions of Compensation Committee meetings. The CEO makes
recommendations to the Compensation Committee with
respect to changes in compensation for senior executive officer positions (other than the CEO) and
payouts under the annual incentive plan. The CEO also makes suggestions to the Compensation
Committee regarding the design of incentive plans and other programs in which senior management
participates.
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The CFO provides information regarding short-term and long-term compensation targets, as well as
updates on the progress of short- and long-term objectives. Additional Company personnel with
expertise in and responsibility for compensation and benefits provide information regarding
executive officer and director compensation, including cash compensation, equity awards, pensions,
deferred compensation and other related information.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee operates under the provisions of a committee charter. The Audit Committee
reviews current and projected financial results of operations, selects a firm of independent
registered public accountants to audit the Companys financial statements annually, reviews and
discusses the scope of such audit, receives and reviews the audit reports and recommendations,
transmits its recommendations to the Board, reviews the Companys accounting and internal control
procedures with the Companys internal audit department from time to time, makes recommendations to
the Board for any changes deemed necessary in such procedures and performs such other functions as
delegated by the Board. The Audit Committee held eight meetings in 2009 and was in compliance with
its written charter, as amended in early 2010.
Upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board adopted a Code of Ethics for UniSource
Energys directors, executive officers and employees.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviews and recommends to the Board long-range financial policies, objectives
and actions required to achieve those objectives. Specifically, the Finance Committee reviews
capital and operating budgets, current and projected financial results of operations, short-term
and long-range financing plans, dividend policy, risk management activities and major commercial
banking, investment banking, financial consulting and other financial relations of UniSource
Energy. The Finance Committee held nine meetings in 2009 and was in compliance with its written
charter.
Environmental, Safety and Security (ESS) Committee
The ESS Committee reviews the Companys structure and operations to assess whether significant
operating risks in the areas of environmental, safety and security have been identified and
appropriate mitigation plans have been implemented. The ESS Committee also reviews the processes in
place which are designed to ensure compliance with all environmental, safety and security related
legal and regulatory requirements, as well as reviews with management the impact of proposed or
enacted laws or regulations related to environmental, safety and security issues. UniSource
Energys ESS Committee held three meetings in 2009 and was in compliance with its written charter.
Board Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight
At the current time, the Board believes it is in the best interest of the Company for the President
and Chief Executive Officer to serve as the Chairman of the Board. The Board believes this
arrangement provides an efficient leadership structure and an effective means for communication
between management and the Board. Combining the chairman and chief executive officer roles fosters
clear accountability, effective decision-making, and alignment on corporate strategy. The Board
elects a Lead Director to handle those duties that a non-independent Chairman may not be able to
carry out. However, no single leadership model is right for all companies and at all times. The
Board recognizes that depending on the circumstances, other leadership models, such as a separate
independent Chairman of the Board, might be appropriate. Accordingly, the Board periodically
reviews its leadership structure.
Risk is inherent with every business, and how well a business manages risk can ultimately determine
its success. The Company faces a number of risks, including economic risks, environmental and
regulatory risks, and others, such as the impact of weather conditions. Management is responsible
for the day-to-day management of risks the Company faces, while the Board, as a whole and through
its committees, has responsibility for the oversight of risk management. In its
risk oversight role, the Board has the responsibility to satisfy itself that the risk management
processes designed and implemented by management are adequate and functioning as designed.
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The Board believes that full and open communication between management and the Board are essential
for effective risk management and oversight. The Lead Director meets regularly with the President
and Chief Executive Officer and other senior officers to discuss strategy and risks facing the
Company. Senior management attends the Board meetings and is available to address any questions or
concerns raised by the Board on risk management-related and any other matters. At each Board
meeting, the Board receives presentations from senior management on strategic matters involving the
Companys operations. The Board holds strategic planning sessions with senior management to discuss
strategies, key challenges, risks, and opportunities for the Company.
While the Board is ultimately responsible for risk oversight at the Company, the Board committees
assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in certain specific areas. The Audit
Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to risk
management in the areas of financial reporting, internal controls and compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements, and, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange requirements, discusses
policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Risk assessment reports are regularly
provided by management to the Audit Committee. The Compensation Committee assists the Board in
fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of risks arising from the
Companys compensation policies and programs. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of
risks associated with board organization, membership and structure, succession planning for
directors and executive officers, and corporate governance. The Finance Committee assists the
Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of risks
associated with derivatives policies and securities issuances. The ESS Committee assists the Board
in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management of operating risks in
the areas of environmental, safety and security.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
All members of the Compensation Committee during fiscal year 2009 were independent directors, and
no member was an employee or former employee of the Company. No Compensation Committee member had
any relationship requiring disclosure under Transactions with Related Persons on page 52. During
fiscal year 2009, none of the Companys executive officers served on the compensation committee (or
its equivalent) or board of directors of another entity whose executive officer(s) served on
UniSource Energys Compensation Committee, any other Board committee, or the Board of Directors as
a whole.
Copies of Charters, Guidelines and Code of Ethics
A copy of the current Audit, Compensation, Finance and Corporate Governance and Nominating
Committee Charters, as well as the Companys Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Ethics,
together with any amendments, are available on UniSource Energys Web site at www.UNS.com or may be
obtained by shareholders, without charge, upon written request to Library and Resource Center,
UniSource Energy Corporation, 3950 East Irvington Road, Mail Stop RC114, Tucson, Arizona 85714.
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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
Related Person Transactions Policy
In February 2007, the Board adopted a written policy on the review of related person transactions
(which is available on UniSource Energys website at www.UNS.com) that specifies that certain
transactions involving directors, nominees, executive officers, significant shareholders and
certain other related persons in which the Company is or will be a participant and are of the type
required to be reported as a related person transaction under Item 404 of Regulation S-K shall be
reviewed by the Audit Committee for the purpose of determining whether such transactions are in the
best interest
of the Company. The policy also establishes a requirement for directors, nominees and executive
officers to report transactions involving a related party that exceeds $120,000 in value. The
Company is not aware of any transactions entered into since adoption of the policy that did not
follow the procedures outlined in the policy.
The son of one of UniSource Energys directors, Ms. Bilby, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer
of Global Solar Energy, Inc. (GSE) on January 29, 2008, and Chief Operating Officer on November
1, 2009. GSE was a subsidiary of the Company prior to the Companys sale of GSE in 2006. GSE
produces solar energy and is eligible to receive renewable energy credits (RECs) pursuant to
Arizona renewable energy regulations. The ACC has approved a program, including forms and terms of
purchase agreements, for electric utilities to purchase RECs for use in meeting the utilities
renewable energy requirements. TEP and Global Solar entered into such an agreement in November
2008. The term of the agreement is for 20 years with estimated annual payments from TEP to Global
Solar of $180,000. The actual amount of payments by TEP for purchases will depend upon the amount
of RECs produced by Global Solar. The aggregate amount of payments made by TEP to GSE in 2009 was
approximately $180,000. Ms. Bilbys son had no monetary interest in the transaction.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Committee
The Audit Committee is made up of eight financially literate directors who are independent based
upon independence criteria established by UniSource Energys Board, which criteria are in
compliance with applicable NYSE listing standards. UniSource Energys Board has determined that
while each member of the Audit Committee has accounting and/or related financial management
expertise, Ms. Baumann is the Audit Committee financial expert for the purposes of Item 407(d)(5)
of SEC Regulation S-K. In addition to Ms. Baumann, there are six other financial experts on the
Audit Committee. Each financial expert is independent as that term is defined by the applicable
NYSE listing standards. The Board previously adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. The
Audit Committee has complied with its charter, including the requirement to meet periodically with
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, internal
audit department and management to discuss the auditors findings and other financial and
accounting matters.
In connection with UniSource Energys December 31, 2009 financial statements, the Audit Committee
has: (i) reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management, (ii) discussed
with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, the Companys Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, the
matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended (AIPCA,
Professional Standards, Vol. 1 AU Sec. 380), as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board in Rule 3200T, (iii) received from PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, the written disclosures and
the letter required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
regarding the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms communications with the Audit
Committee concerning independence, and (iv) discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP its
independence.
Based on the review and discussions referred to in items (i) through (iv) of the above paragraph,
the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that the audited financial statements for 2009 be
included in the annual report on Form 10-K for filing with the SEC.
Pre-Approved Policies and Procedures
Rules adopted by the SEC in order to implement requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
require public company audit committees to pre-approve audit and non-audit services. UniSource
Energys Audit Committee has adopted a policy pursuant to which audit, audit-related, tax and other
services are pre-approved by category of service. Recognizing that situations may arise where it is
in the Companys best interest for the auditor to perform services in addition to the annual audit
of the Companys financial statements, the policy sets forth guidelines and procedures with respect
to approval of the four categories of service designed to achieve the continued independence of the
auditor when it is retained to perform such services for UniSource Energy. The policy requires the
Audit Committee to be informed of each service and does not include any delegation of the Audit
Committees responsibilities to management. The Audit Committee may delegate to the Chairman of the
Audit Committee the authority to grant pre-approvals of audit and non-audit services requiring
Audit Committee approval where the Audit Committee Chairman believes it is desirable to pre-approve
such services prior to the next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting. The decisions of the
Audit Committee Chairman to pre-approve any such services from one regularly scheduled Audit
Committee meeting to the next shall be reported to the Audit Committee.
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Fees
The following table details fees paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP for professional services
during 2008 and 2009. The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of services to
UniSource Energy by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, beyond those rendered in connection with their
audit and review of the Companys financial statements, is compatible with maintaining their
independence as auditor.
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included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K and review of financial statements included in
the Companys Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Audit fees also include services provided by
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in connection with the audit of the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting and on managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting, comfort letters, consents and other services related to SEC matters and
financing transactions, statutory and regulatory audits.
Audit-related fees during 2009 and 2008 principally include fees for employee benefit plan audits,
and accounting consultations to the extent necessary for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP to fulfill
their responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards.
Tax fees reported for 2009 include $45,105 for tax compliance services and $25,098 for tax planning
and advice. No tax fees were incurred during 2008.
All other fees consist of fees for all other services other than those reported above, principally
include subscription fees for research tools.
All services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP are approved in advance by the Audit
Committee in accordance with the Audit Committees pre-approval policy for services provided by the
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
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SUBMISSION OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
General
Rule 14a-4 of the SECs proxy rules allows UniSource Energy to use discretionary voting authority
to vote on a matter coming before an annual meeting of its shareholders, which was not included in
UniSource Energys Proxy Statement (if the Company does not have notice of the matter at least 45
days before the date on which the Company first mailed proxy materials for the prior years annual
meeting of the shareholders). In addition, UniSource Energy may also use discretionary voting
authority if it receives timely notice of such matter (as described in the preceding sentence) and
if, in the Proxy Statement, the Company describes the nature of such matter and how it intends to
exercise the Companys discretion to vote on it. Accordingly, for UniSource Energys 2011 annual
meeting of shareholders, any such notice must be submitted to the Corporate Secretary of UniSource
Energy, One South Church Avenue, Suite 1820, Tucson, Arizona, 85701, on or before February 9,
2011.
UniSource Energy must receive your shareholder proposals by November 26, 2010.
This requirement is separate and apart from the SECs requirements that a shareholder must meet in
order to have a shareholder proposal included in UniSource Energys Proxy Statement. Shareholder
proposals intended to be presented at the Companys 2011 annual meeting of the shareholders must
be received by UniSource Energy no later than November 26, 2010 in order to be eligible for
inclusion in UniSource Energys Proxy Statement and the form of proxy relating to that meeting.
Direct any proposals, as well as related questions, to the undersigned.
DELIVERY OF PROXY MATERIALS TO HOUSEHOLDS
If you and one or more shareholders of Company stock share the same address, it is possible that
only one Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials was delivered to your address. This is
known as householding. Any registered shareholder who wishes to receive separate copies
of the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials at the same address now or in the future
may call or write the Companys Stock Transfer Agent, BNY/Mellon, toll free at 1-866-537-8709/or
BNY Shareowner Services, 480 Washington Blvd 29th Floor, Jersey City, NJ, 07310.
Separate copies of the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials will be promptly
delivered upon receipt of such request.
Shareholders who own Company stock through a broker and who wish to receive separate copies of the
Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials should contact their broker.
Any registered shareholder who wishes to receive a single copy of the Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials at the same address now or in the future may call the Companys
Stock Transfer Agent, BNY/Mellon, toll free at 1-866-537-8709.
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OTHER BUSINESS
The Board knows of no other matters for consideration at the Meeting. If any other business should
properly arise, the persons appointed in the enclosed proxy have discretionary authority to vote
in accordance with their best judgment.
Copies of UniSource Energys annual report on Form 10-K may be obtained by shareholders, without
charge, upon written request to the Library and Resource Center, UniSource Energy Corporation,
3950 East Irvington Road, Mail Stop RC114, Tucson, Arizona 85714. You may also obtain UniSource
Energys SEC filings through the Internet at www.sec.gov or www.UNS.com.
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PLEASE VOTE YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
We encourage you to take advantage of Internet or telephone voting.
Both are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Internet and telephone voting is available through 11:59 PM Central time on Thursday, May 6, 2010.
INTERNET
http://www.proxyvoting.com/uns
Use the Internet to vote your proxy. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site.
OR
TELEPHONE
1-866-540-5760
Use any touch-tone telephone to vote your proxy. Have your proxy card in hand when you call.
If you vote your proxy by Internet or by telephone, you do NOT need to mail back your proxy card.
To vote by mail, mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the enclosed postage-paid
envelope.
Your Internet or telephone vote authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner
as if you marked, signed and returned your proxy card.
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The Board of Directors Recommends a vote FOR the following proposals:
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2. Ratification of Selection of Independent Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers,
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Mark Here for
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SEE REVERSE
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NOTE: Please sign as name appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney,
executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such.
You can now access your
UniSource Energy account online.
Access your UniSource Energy account online via Investor
ServiceDirect® (ISD).
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, the transfer agent for UniSource
Energy, now makes it easy and convenient to get current
information on your shareholder account.
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View certificate history |
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View book-entry information |
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View payment history for dividends |
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Obtain a duplicate 1099 tax form |
Visit us on the web at
http://www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd
For Technical Assistance Call 1-877-978-7778 between 9am-7pm
Monday-Friday Eastern Time
Investor ServiceDirect®
Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-370-1163
ChooseMLinkSM for fast, easy and secure 24/7 online access to your future proxy
materials, investment plan statements, tax documents and more. Simply log on to Investor
ServiceDirect®
at www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd where step-by-step instructions will
prompt you through enrollment.
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San Miguel High School
6601 S. San Fernando Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85756 |
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS:
If you previously elected to view the UniSource Energy Corporation Proxy Statements and Annual
Reports over the Internet instead of receiving copies in the mail, you can now access the Proxy
Statement for the 2010 Annual Shareholders Meeting and the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K on the
Internet through the following address: http://www.proxyvoting.com/uns. You can vote your shares by
telephone, the Internet, mail or in person at the Annual Shareholders Meeting. See the Proxy
Statement and the enclosed proxy card for further information about voting procedures.
If you would like a paper copy of the Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K, UniSource
Energy will provide a copy to you upon request. To obtain a copy of these documents, please call
1-888-313-0164.
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FOLD AND DETACH HERE ▼
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING TO BE HELD FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010.
P R O X Y
The undersigned hereby appoints Paul J. Bonavia and Kevin P. Larson, and each of them, with
the power of substitution, to represent and to vote on behalf of the undersigned all shares of
Common Stock which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Shareholders Meeting
scheduled to be held at San Miguel High School, Tucson, Arizona, on Friday, May 7, 2010, and at any
adjournments or postponements thereof, with all powers the undersigned would possess if personally
present and in their discretion, upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned
shareholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted FOR Proposals 1 and 2.
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BNY MELLON SHAREOWNER SERVICES
P.O. BOX 3550 SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ 07606-9250
(Continued and to be marked, dated and signed, on the other side) |
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