UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):   November 29 , 2012

 

 

 

ELECTROMED, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Minnesota 001-34839 41-1732920
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification
Number)

 

500 Sixth Avenue NW
New Prague, MN 56071

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

 

(952) 758-9299

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
     
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
     
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

 
 

 

Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

The information in Item 5.02 is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01 as if fully set forth herein.

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On November 29, 2012, Electromed, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Kathleen Skarvan, 56, to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective December 1, 2012. Ms. Skarvan succeeds Dr. James J. Cassidy, who had served as interim CEO since May 2012. Dr. Cassidy will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

 

Ms. Skarvan served as Vice President of Operations at OEM Fabricators from November 2011 until October 2012. Prior to her position with OEM Fabricators, Ms. Skarvan served in various roles at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated, most recently as the President of the Disk Drive Components Division from April 2007 until March 2011. As President of the Disk Drive Components Division, Ms. Skarvan managed a public company division with annual revenues in excess of $300 million. Ms. Skarvan also served as a Senior Vice President of Hutchinson Technology Incorporated from December 2010 to March 2011, and as Vice President of Sales & Marketing of the Disk Drive Components Division from October 2003 until April 2007.

 

Ms. Skarvan’s employment with the Company as Chief Executive Officer is pursuant to an employment agreement dated effective December 1, 2012, between the Company and Ms. Skarvan (the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement has an initial term of employment beginning December 1, 2012 and continuing through the end of calendar year 2013. After the initial term, the Employment Agreement will renew for successive one-year periods, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement. The Employment Agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $210,000, which is subject to annual review by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), and a bonus in the maximum aggregate amount of 20% of Ms. Skarvan’s base salary based upon achievement of certain goals and milestones related to financial and operational performance, as set forth in a CEO bonus plan established by the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board. Ms. Skarvan is also eligible for paid time off, participation in any other employee benefit plans generally available to the Company’s employees, and certain other benefits as set forth in the Agreement.

 

The Employment Agreement also provides for a non-qualified stock option grant to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Option”) pursuant to the Company’s 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Option has an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on December 3, 2012, the date of the grant, has a 10-year term, and vests as to 6,667 shares on the last day of each of the Company’s fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, 2014 and 2015 (as to the final 6,666 shares). The Option is governed by the Plan and the option award agreement.

 

The Employment Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party. If the Employment Agreement is terminated by the Company without cause or by Ms. Skarvan for good reason (as both are defined in the Employment Agreement), the Company may be required to pay severance to Ms. Skarvan in a lump sum equal to one year of her then-current base salary. If the Employment Agreement is terminated by Ms. Skarvan within six months following a change in control (as defined in the Employment Agreement) or by the Company following a change in control, provided that such change in control occur subsequent to the Company’s Fiscal 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the Company may be required to pay severance to Ms. Skarvan in a lump sum equal to one year of her then-current base salary. If a change in control occurs before, at or as a result of actions taken by shareholders at the Company’s Fiscal 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, no severance will be paid to Ms. Skarvan. Any severance paid to Ms. Skarvan will be paid in exchange for Ms. Skarvan’s release of claims against the Company and her compliance with the separate Non-Competition Agreement.

 

 
 

 

In addition to the Employment Agreement, the Company and Ms. Skarvan entered into a Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement dated effective December 1, 2012 (the “Non-Competition Agreement”), pursuant to which Ms. Skarvan agreed that during the term of her employment and for the 12 months following her termination with the Company, that she will not (i) compete with the Company or (ii) solicit any customers, employees, or business contacts of the Company.

 

The foregoing summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Employment Agreement and the Non-Competition Agreement, a copy of which are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Financial statements: None.

 

(b) Pro forma financial information: None.

 

(c) Shell company transactions: None.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

10.1 Employment Agreement dated effective December 1, 2012, by and between the Company and Kathleen Skarvan.

 

10.2 Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement dated effective December 1, 2012, by and between the Company and Kathleen Skarvan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Electromed, Inc.
     
Date: December 3, 2012 By /s/ Jeremy Brock
  Name:       Jeremy Brock
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

ELECTROMED, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM 8-K

 

 

Date of Report: Commission File No.:
November 29, 2012 001-34839

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
10.1   Employment Agreement dated effective December 1, 2012, by and between the Company and Kathleen Skarvan.
     
10.2   Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreement dated effective December 1, 2012, by and between the Company and Kathleen Skarvan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is effective as of December 1, 2012 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Electromed, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Corporation”), and Kathleen Skarvan (“Employee”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. The Corporation wishes to employ Employee in the position of Chief Executive Officer and Employee wishes to be employed by the Corporation pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
B. The Corporation and Employee desire to enter into this Agreement, and it is the intention of the Corporation and Employee that this Agreement entirely supersedes any prior agreements with respect hereto.

 

 

AGREEMENT

 

In consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

 

1.             Nature and Capacity of Employment .  Effective as of the Effective Date, the Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Employee as its Chief Executive Officer, having such duties as are consistent with those of a Chief Executive Officer for similar businesses, and such duties as requested by the Corporation in connection with the business, affairs and operations of the Corporation, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Employee hereby agrees to act in that capacity under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Employee agrees to perform or be available to perform the functions of this position, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

2.             Term of Employment .  The term of the Employee s employment hereunder shall commence on the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall continue thereafter through the last day of the calendar year 2013 (“Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier in accordance with Paragraph 4 of this Agreement.  The term of this Agreement and the Employee s employment hereunder shall automatically renew for successive one year periods beyond the expiration of the Initial Term (the “Renewal Term”), unless at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term either party hereto gives written notice to the other party that it does not intend to renew this Agreement for the coming year. During the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, this Agreement may be terminated pursuant to the terms of Paragraph 4 of this Agreement.

 

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3.             Compensation and Benefits .

3.1.        Base Salary .  As of the Effective Date, the Corporation agrees to pay the Employee an annualized base salary of $210,000.00, which amount shall be earned by the Employee on a pro rata basis as the Employee performs services and which shall be paid according to the Corporation’s normal payroll practices. The Board of Directors acting reasonably shall annually review and determine the amount of Base Salary payable pursuant to this Paragraph 3.1. 

3.2        Non-Equity Incentive Compensation. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, Employee shall receive a bonus in the maximum aggregate amount of 20% of the base salary set forth in Paragraph 3.1 only if she achieves the goals and milestones set forth in the Fiscal 2013 CEO Bonus Plan, as such goals have been determined by, and as achievement against such goals will be evaluated by, the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Future Non-Equity Incentive Compensation will be determined by the Personnel and Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors in their discretion. If a bonus is earned in accordance with this Paragraph 3.2, it will be paid to Employee by the Corporation by December 31, 2013 regardless of whether she is employed by the Corporation on the date payable.

3.3        Incentive Stock Option. On the Effective Date, or if the Effective Date is not a business day on which stocks listed on the NYSE MKT national exchange are trading, the first such business day following the Effective Date, Employee shall be granted a non-qualified stock option to purchase 20,000 shares of the Corporation’s common stock pursuant to the Corporation’s 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The option shall have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Corporation’s common stock on the date of the grant, shall have a 10-year term, and shall vest as to 6,667 shares on the last day of each of the Corporation’s fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, 2014 and 2015 (as to the final 6,666 shares). The remaining terms of the option will be governed by the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan and the non-qualified stock option agreement to be executed by the Corporation and the Employee on or about the date of grant.

3.4.        Employee Benefits . During the Employee’s employment with the Corporation, the Employee shall be entitled to participate in the retirement plans, health plans, and all other employee benefits made available by the Corporation, as they may be changed from time to time. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that she will be subject to all eligibility requirements and all other provisions of these benefits plans, and that the Corporation is under no obligation to the Employee to establish and maintain any employee benefit plan in which the Employee may participate. The terms and provisions of any employee benefit plan of the Corporation are matters within the exclusive province of the Corporation’s Board of Directors, subject to applicable law.

 

3.5.        Paid Time Off . The Corporation agrees that the Employee shall be entitled to Paid Time Off (“PTO”) of up to fifteen (15) days per calendar year, prorated for any partial calendar year of employment, without reduction of the minimum annual base salary payable to the Employee pursuant to Paragraph 3.1 of this Agreement. PTO which is unused at the end of any calendar year will carry over to the next calendar year, subject to the Corporation’s limitations on carry-over and accrual maximums. At the end of Employee’s employment for any reason, the Corporation will pay Employee for her ending balance of unused PTO.

 

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3.6.        Other Benefits : During the Initial Term or Renewal Term, the Corporation shall directly pay the cost of a cell phone or wireless handheld device for the Employee’s use. Additionally, during the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, the Corporation shall provide a housing and automobile allowance of up to an aggregate amount of $800 per month. The Corporation shall also provide a corporate credit card for approved business expenses and shall otherwise reimburse the Employee for, or pay directly, all reasonable business expenses incurred by the Employee in the performance of her duties under this Agreement, provided that the Employee incurs and accounts for such expenses in accordance with all Corporation policies and directives in effect from time to time.

 

4.             Termination of Employment Prior to the End of the Initial Term or Renewal Term . The Employee’s employment may be terminated prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or a Renewal Term as follows:

4.1.        For Cause Termination, Without Severance . Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Corporation may discharge the Employee for Cause and terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the Employee. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following:

(i)       Employee’s material failure to perform her job duties competently as reasonably determined by the Corporation’s Board of Directors; or

(ii)       gross misconduct by the Employee which the Corporation’s Board of Directors determines is (or will be if continued) demonstrably and materially damaging to the Corporation; or

(iii)       fraud, misappropriation, or embezzlement by the Employee; or

(iv)       conviction of a felony crime or a crime of moral turpitude; or

(v)       the material breach of this Agreement by the Employee.

With respect to Sections 4.1 (i) and (v), the Corporation shall first provide Employee with written notice and an opportunity to cure such breach, if curable, in the reasonable discretion of the Corporation’s Board of Directors, and identify with specificity the action needed to cure within 30 days of Employee’s receipt of written notice from the Corporation. If the Corporation terminates the Employee’s employment for Cause pursuant to this Paragraph 4.1, the Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay.

If the Corporation terminates the Employee’s employment for Cause pursuant to this Paragraph 4.1, the Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay.

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4.2.        Without Cause, With Severance . The Corporation may terminate the Employee’s employment immediately at any time and for any reason without Cause upon providing written notice to the Employee. However, in such event, provided that the Employee meets all of the conditions set forth in this paragraph for receiving severance pay, the Corporation shall pay the Employee severance pay in the amount of one year’s base salary at her then current base salary (the “Severance Amount”) payable in a lump sum on the 60 th day following termination, together with any earned but unpaid non-equity incentive compensation. The Employee shall only be entitled to receive the Severance Amount described herein if the Employee (a) complies with her separate Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreement with an effective date of even date herewith and (b) before the 60 th day after her termination, signs, does not rescind and complies with a Confidential Separation Agreement at the time of termination in a form prepared by the Corporation that includes in part: (i) agreement to a general release of any and all legal claims; (ii) return of all of the Corporation’s property in the Employee’s possession; and (iii) agreement not to disparage the Corporation and its representatives. Such release shall not release or waive Employee’s rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses from the Corporation in accordance with and subject to the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Section 302A.521 of the Minnesota Business Corporations Act.

 

4.3        Resignation By the Employee for Good Reason, With Severance. The Employee may resign the Employee’s position at any time for Good Reason and receive the Severance Amount described above. “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following:

 

(i) a material diminution in the Employee’s responsibilities, authority or duties; or
(ii) a material diminution in the Employee's salary, other than pursuant to a reduction in the salary for all executive employees of the Corporation and its affiliates, applied on a pro rata basis to all salaried executives including Employee;
(iii) the material breach of this Agreement by the Corporation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the forgoing events shall be considered “Good Reason” if it occurs in connection with Employee’s death or disability, provided that the Corporation has made diligent efforts to reasonably accommodate Employee’s condition.

Before “Good Reason” has been deemed to have occurred, Employee must give the Corporation written notice detailing why Employee believes a Good Reason event has occurred and such notice must be provided to the Board of the Corporation within 90 calendar days after Employee’s actual knowledge of the initial occurrence of such alleged Good Reason event Employee’s Board shall then have 30 calendar days after its receipt of written notice to cure the condition cited in the written notice, and if so cured, “Good Reason” will be deemed not to have occurred with respect to the condition in question. If such condition is not so cured, “Good Reason” will be deemed to have occurred with respect to the condition in question, and Employee must terminate employment within 30 calendar days following such 30 calendar day Board cure period. (For these purposes a notice shall be sufficient if it is transmitted by facsimile or email on to the Board and if it provides a general indication of the nature of the acts, omissions, breach or breaches.)

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In the event the Board cannot cure the “Good Reason” as set forth above, and provided that the Employee meets all of the conditions set forth in this paragraph for receiving severance pay, the Corporation shall pay the Employee severance pay in the amount of one year’s base salary at her then current base salary (the “Severance Amount”) payable in a lump sum on the 60 th day after termination, together with any earned but unpaid non-equity incentive compensation. The Employee shall only be entitled to receive the Severance Amount described herein if the Employee (a) complies with her separate Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreement with an effective date of even date herewith and (b) before the 60 th day after her termination, signs, does not rescind, and complies with a Confidential Separation Agreement at the time of termination in a form prepared by the Corporation that includes in part: (i) agreement to a general release of any and all legal claims; (ii) return of all of the Corporation’s property in the Employee’s possession; and (iii) agreement not to disparage the Corporation and its representatives. Such release shall not release or waive Employee’s rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses from the Corporation in accordance with and subject to the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation and Section 302A.521 of the Minnesota Business Corporations Act.

4.4.        Resignation by the Employee Due to Change of Control, With Severance . For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” means:

(i)       A “change in ownership,” as described in Section 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v) of the Treasury Regulations.

(ii)       A “change in effective control,” as described in Section 1.409A-3(i)(5)(vi) of the Treasury Regulations.

(iii)       A “change in ownership of a substantial portion of the assets,” as described in Section 1.409A-3(i)(5)(vii) of the Treasury Regulations.

 

Employee shall have the right to terminate the Employee’s employment for any reason within six (6) months following a Change of Control in the Corporation occurring subsequent to the Corporation’s Fiscal 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (notice of which was provided to the Corporation’s shareholders on November 7, 2012), upon providing thirty (30) days advance written notice to the Corporation. The Corporation may then elect either (a) to have the Employee continue performing work for the Corporation throughout the 30 day notice period; or (b) to accept the Employee’s resignation effective immediately.

 

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In the event of the Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation following a Change of Control under this Paragraph 4.4, provided that the Employee meets all of the conditions set forth in this paragraph for receiving severance pay, and provided that the Change in Control event occurred subsequent to the Corporation’s Fiscal 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the Corporation shall pay the Employee the Severance Amount outlined in Paragraph 4.2 above in a lump sum on the 60 th day after termination. If a Change of Control event occurs before, at or as a result of actions taken by shareholders at the Corporation’s Fiscal 2013 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders, no severance will be payable under this Paragraph 4.4. In addition, the Employee shall only be entitled to receive the Severance Amount described herein if the Employee (a) complies with her separate Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreement with an effective date of even date herewith and (b) before the 60 th day after her termination, signs, does not rescind, and complies with a Confidential Separation Agreement at the time of termination in a form prepared by the Corporation that includes in part: (i) agreement to a general release of any and all legal claims; (ii) return of all of the Corporation’s property in the Employee’s possession; and (iii) agreement not to disparage the Corporation and its representatives. Such release shall not release or waive Employee’s rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses from the Corporation in accordance with and subject to the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation and Section 302A.521 of the Minnesota Business Corporations Act.

4.5.        Other Resignation by the Employee, Without Severance . The Employee may resign the Employee’s position upon providing sixty (60) days advance, written notice to the Corporation. The Corporation may then elect either (a) to have the Employee continue performing work for the Corporation throughout the 60 day notice period; or (b) to accept the Employee’s resignation effective immediately. In the event of the Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation under this Paragraph 4.5, the Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay, but Employee shall be entitled to any earned but unpaid non-equity incentive compensation.

 

4.6.        Because of Death, Disability or Incapacity of the Employee, Without Severance . In the event of the Employee’s death, this Agreement shall terminate immediately. If the Employee is unable to perform the Employee’s essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, for more than ninety (90) days, or such longer period as required by law, in any consecutive twelve (12) month period by reason of physical or mental disability or incapacity, the Corporation may terminate the Employee’s employment upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to the Employee. This Paragraph does not relieve the Corporation of any duty to reasonably accommodate a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, any legal duty under the Family Medical Leave Act, or any of its other duties pursuant to applicable law. If the Employee’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Paragraph, the Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay but Employee shall be entitled to any earned but unpaid non-equity incentive compensation.

 

4.7        Non-Renewal By Either Party Upon Expiration of the Initial or Renewal Term . For the avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that either party may elect, with or without cause, not to renew this Agreement at the end of the then-current Term and that Employee shall not be entitled to severance pay in the event of non-renewal by either party.

 

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4.8        Section 409A and Taxes Generally . The Corporation shall be entitled to withhold on and report the making of such payments as may be required by law as determined in the reasonable discretion of the Corporation. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if at the time of Employee’s termination of employment (which shall have the same meaning as “separation from service” as defined in Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations, notices and other guidance of general applicability issued thereunder (“Section 409A”)), the Corporation determines that Employee is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, then, to the extent any payment or benefit that Employee becomes entitled to under this agreement on account of Employee’s separation from service would be considered deferred compensation subject to Section 409A, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (a) six months and one day after Employee’s separation from service, and (b) Employee’s death. The parties intend that this Agreement will be administered in accordance with Section 409A and, to the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A, the provision shall be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with, or are exempt from, Section 409A. The parties agree that this Agreement may be amended, as may be necessary to fully comply with, or to be exempt from, Section 409A and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party.

 

5.             Miscellaneous .

5.1.        Integration . This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding among the parties relative to subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter, including but not limited to any earlier offers to the Employee by the Corporation.

5.2.        Applicable Law . This Agreement and the rights of the parties shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Minnesota.

5.3.        Payments . All amounts paid under this Agreement shall be subject to normal withholdings or such other treatment as required by law.

 

5.4        Employee’s Representations . The Employee represents that she is not subject to any agreement or obligation that would prevent or limit her from entering into this Agreement or that would be breached upon performance of her duties under this Agreement, including but not limited to any duties owed to any former employers not to compete. If the Employee possesses any information that she knows or should know is considered by any third party, such as a former employer of the Employee’s, to be confidential, trade secret, or otherwise proprietary, the Employee shall not disclose such information to the Corporation or use such information to benefit the Corporation in any way.

 

5.5.        Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts and as so executed shall constitute one agreement binding on the parties hereto.

 

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5.6.        Binding Effect . Except as herein or otherwise provided to the contrary, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Corporation and its successors, assigns and personal representatives without any requirement of the consent of the Employee for assignment of its rights or obligations hereunder.

5.7.        Modification . This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by a written instrument signed by the parties.

5.8.        Severability . The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement shall not invalidate the remainder thereof, and said remainder shall remain in fully force and effect.

5.9.        Opportunity to Obtain Advice of Counsel . The Employee acknowledges that the Employee has been advised by the Corporation to obtain legal advice prior to executing this Agreement, and that the Employee had sufficient opportunity to do so prior to signing this Agreement.

5.10        Indemnification. As to acts or omissions of Employee which are within the scope of Employee’s authority as an officer, director, or employee of the Corporation and/or any affiliate of the Corporation, the Corporation will indemnify Employee in accordance with and subject to the limitations contained in its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Section 302A.521 of the Minnesota Business Corporations Act. If Employee is made or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed civil, criminal, administrative, arbitration, or investigative proceeding, including a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation, Employee is entitled, upon written request to the Corporation, to payment or reimbursement by the Corporation of reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees and disbursements, incurred by Employee in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding, (a) upon receipt by the Corporation of a written affirmation by Employee of a good faith belief that the criteria for indemnification set forth in Section 302A.521, subdivision 2 of the Minnesota Business Corporations Act have been satisfied and a written undertaking by Employee to repay all amounts so paid or reimbursed by the Corporation, if it is ultimately determined that the criteria for indemnification have not been satisfied, and (b) after a determination that the facts then known to those making the determination would not preclude indemnification under the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and Section 302A.521 of the Minnesota Business Corporations Act, including but not limited to whether the alleged misconduct by Employee that is the subject of the proceeding is within the course and scope of Employee’s employment.

 

5.11        D&O Insurance. The Corporation shall maintain an insurance policy or policies providing directors' and officers' liability insurance, comprehensive general liability insurance, and errors and omissions insurance, and the Employee shall be covered by such policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any officer of the Corporation.

 

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5.12.        280G Limitations . In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to Employee (a) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”) and (b) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Code Section 4999, then such benefits shall be either be: (i) delivered in full, or (ii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Code Section 4999, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the excise tax imposed by Code Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be subject to excise tax under Code Section 4999.

 

           Any determination required under this Section 5.12 will be made in writing by an accounting firm selected by the Corporation or such other person or entity to which the parties mutually agree (the “Accountants”), whose determination will be conclusive and binding upon Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 5.12, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Code Sections 280G and 4999. The Corporation and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Corporation shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section 5.12. Any reduction in payments and/or benefits required by this Section 5.12 shall occur in the following order: (A) cash payments shall be reduced first and in reverse chronological order such that the cash payment owed on the latest date following the occurrence of the event triggering such excise tax will be the first cash payment to be reduced; (B) accelerated vesting of stock awards, if any, shall be cancelled/reduced next and in the reverse order of the date of grant for such stock awards (i.e., the vesting of the most recently granted stock awards will be reduced first), with full-value awards reversed before any stock option or stock appreciation rights are reduced; and (C) deferred compensation amounts subject to Section 409A shall be reduced last.

 

 

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THIS AGREEMENT was voluntarily and knowingly executed by the parties effective as of the date and year first set forth above.

 

  ELECTROMED, INC.
   
Date:  November 29, 2012 /s/ Stephen H. Craney
  By:  Stephen H. Craney
Its:   Chairman

 

 

  EMPLOYEE:
   
Date:  November 29, 2012 /s/ Kathleen Skarvan
  Kathleen Skarvan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

NON-COMPETITION, NON-SOLICITATION, AND CONFIDENTIALITY
AGREEMENT

This NON-COMPETITION, NON-SOLICITATION, AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”) is effective as of the 1 st day of December, 2012, by and between Electromed, Inc. (the “ Corporation ”) and Kathleen Skarvan (the “ Employee ”).

RECITALS

A.          The Employee will be employed by the Corporation in a capacity in which the Employee may create or have access to proprietary confidential and/or trade secret information of the Corporation; and

B.           The Corporation has expended substantial time and resources to develop proprietary confidential and/or trade secret information and to develop valuable relationships and goodwill within its industry; and

C.           The Employee recognizes that the Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment and the importance to the Corporation of ensuring the Employee’s loyalty and protecting the Corporation’s actual and prospective customers, business relations, employees, and confidential information; and

D.           The Employee has entered into this Agreement in consideration of the Corporation and Employee entering into an Employment Agreement of even date which provides, among other things, for employment, an option to acquire shares of the Corporation’s common stock, added compensation, training and benefits, added severance in the event of a change of control as defined in the Employment Agreement, and in consideration of being given access to Corporation’s proprietary confidential and/or trade secret information, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged by the Employee.

AGREEMENT

In consideration of the above recitals and the promises set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

1.                    Protection of Confidential Information .

1.1.               Definition of Confidential Information . As used in this Agreement, the term “Confidential Information” shall mean any information which the Employee learns or develops during the Employee’s employment with the Corporation that derives independent economic value from being not generally known or readily ascertainable by other persons who could obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, financial information, personnel information, and information relating to such matters as existing or contemplated products, services, profit margins, fee schedules, pricing, design, processes, formulae, business plans, sales techniques, marketing techniques, training manuals and materials, policies or practices related to the Corporation’s business, personnel or other matters, computer databases, computer programs, software and other technology, customer lists and requirements, vendor lists, or supply information. Confidential Information includes such information of the Corporation, its customers, vendors, and other third parties or entities with whom the Corporation does business. Any information disclosed to the Employee or to which the Employee has access during the time of the Employee’s employment that the Employee reasonably considers to be Confidential Information, or which the Corporation treats as Confidential Information, will be presumed Confidential Information.

 
 

 

1.2.               Restrictions on Use or Disclosure of Confidential Information . The Employee shall keep the Confidential Information in absolute confidence both during the Employee’s employment with the Corporation and after the termination of the Employee’s employment, regardless of the reason for such termination. The Employee agrees that the Employee will not, at any time, disclose to others, use for the benefit of any entity or person other than the Corporation, or otherwise take or copy any such Confidential Information, whether or not developed by the Employee, except as required in the Employee’s duties to the Corporation.

1.3.               Return of Confidential Information and the Corporation’s Property . When the Employee’s employment terminates with the Corporation, regardless of the reason for such termination, the Employee will promptly turn over to the Corporation in good condition all Corporation property in the Employee’s possession or control, including but not limited to all originals, copies of, or electronically stored documents or other materials containing Confidential Information, regardless of who prepared them. In the case of electronically stored information retained by the Employee outside of the Corporation’s electronic systems, the Employee will promptly make a hard copy of such information in paper, audio recording, disc format, or other format as appropriate, turn that hard copy over to the Corporation, and then destroy the Employee’s electronically stored information.

2.                    Noncompetition/Non-Solicitation .

2.1.               Acknowledgement by the Employee . The Employee acknowledges that (a) the Employee’s services to be performed for the Corporation are of a special and unique nature; (b) the Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment and would be substantially harmed if the Employee were to compete with the Corporation or divulge its confidential information; (c) the Employee has received valuable and sufficient consideration for entering into this Agreement, including but not limited to employment with the Corporation, and the receipt of Confidential Information; and (d) the provisions of this Section 2, including all of its subparts, are reasonable and necessary to protect the Corporation’s business.

2.2.               “Corporate Product” Defined . For purposes of this Agreement, “Corporate Product” means any product or service (including any component thereof and any research to develop information useful in connection with a product or service) that has been or is being designed, developed, manufactured, marketed, or sold by the Corporation or with respect to which the Employee has acquired Confidential Information.

The Employee understands and acknowledges that, at the present time, Corporate Products includes the SmartVest® Airway Clearance System and related products. The Employee understands and acknowledges that the foregoing description of Corporate Products may change, and the provisions of this Section 2 and all of its subparts shall apply to the Corporate Products of the Corporation in effect upon the termination of the Employee’s employment with the Corporation.

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2.3.               “Competitive Product” Defined . For purposes hereof, “Competitive Product” means any product or service (including any components thereof and any research to develop information useful in connection with the product or service) that is being designed, developed, manufactured, marketed, or sold by any person or entity other than the Corporation that is of the same general type, performs similar functions, or is used for the same purpose as a Corporate Product or about which the Employee has acquired Confidential Information.

2.4.               Noncompete Obligations . The Employee agrees that, during the Employee’s employment with the Corporation and for a period of twelve (12) months following the Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation, regardless of the reason for termination, the Employee will not, directly or indirectly, render services to any person or entity that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, or sells a Competitive Product in any geographic area where the Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, or sells a Corporate Product. It is expressly understood, however, that the Employee is free to work for a competitor of the Corporation provided that such employment does not include any responsibilities for or in connection with a Competitive Product.

The Employee understands and acknowledges that, at the present time, the geographic market of the Corporation includes North America. The Employee understands and acknowledges that the foregoing description of the Corporation’s geographic market may change, and the provisions of this Section 2 and all of its subparts shall apply to the geographic market of the Corporation in effect upon the termination of the Employee’s employment with the Corporation.

2.5.               No Solicitation of Customers . During the Employee’s employment with the Corporation and for a period of twelve (12) months after the Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation, regardless of the reason for such termination, the Employee agrees that the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit business from, work for, or otherwise interfere with or attempt to interfere with the Corporation’s relationship with any customer or prospective customer of the Corporation.

2.6.               No Solicitation of Employees or Business Contacts . During the Employee’s employment with the Corporation and for a period of twelve (12) months after the Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation, regardless of the reason for such termination, the Employee agrees that the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, take any action to encourage, solicit or recruit any current or former employee, consultant, independent contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor, or other business relation of the Corporation to terminate their relationship with the Corporation.

2.7.               Disclosure of Obligations . The Employee agrees that, during the Employee’s employment with the Corporation and for a period of twelve (12) months after the Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation, regardless of the reason for such termination, the Employee shall, prior to accepting employment or any other business relationship with any other person or entity, inform that person or entity of the Employee’s obligations under this Section 2, including all of its subparts.

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3.                    Compliance and Remedies . The Employee recognizes that if the Employee violates this Agreement, including but not limited to Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Agreement, irreparable damage will result to the Corporation that could not adequately be remedied by monetary damages. As a result, the Employee hereby agrees that notwithstanding any other dispute resolution provisions of this Agreement, in the event of any breach by the Employee of this Agreement, including but not limited to Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Agreement, the Corporation shall be entitled, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to it, to an injunction to restrain the Employee’s violation of any portion of this Agreement.

4.                    Miscellaneous .

4.1.               Integration . This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding among the parties relative to subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, or past practices, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

4.2.               Survival of Sections 1 and 2 . Employee’s obligations set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement, including all of these sections’ subparts, shall survive the termination of this Agreement and Employee’s termination of employment with the Corporation, regardless of the reason for such terminations.

4.3.               Applicable Law; Venue . This Agreement and the rights of the parties shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Minnesota, without regard to any state’s choice of law principles or rules. The venue for any action hereunder shall be in the state of Minnesota, whether or not such venue is or subsequently becomes inconvenient, and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Minnesota, county of Hennepin, and the federal district courts of Minnesota.

4.4.               Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts and as so executed shall constitute one agreement binding on the parties hereto.

4.5.               Modification by the Parties . This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by a written instrument signed by the parties. In addition, no waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be binding unless set forth in a writing signed by the party effecting the waiver. Any waiver shall be limited to the circumstance or event specifically referenced in the written waiver document and shall not be deemed a waiver of any other term of this Agreement or of the same circumstance or event upon any recurrence thereof.

4.6.               Severability; Blue Pencil . The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement shall not invalidate the remainder thereof, and said remainder shall remain in full force and effect. Moreover, if one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be excessively broad as to scope, activity, subject or otherwise, so as to be unenforceable at law, such provision or provisions shall be construed by the appropriate judicial body by limiting or reducing it or them, so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with then applicable law.

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4.7.               Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date herein first above written.

 

 

  ELECTROMED, INC.
   
  /s/ Stephen H. Craney
  By:  Stephen H. Craney
Its:   Chairman

 

 

  EMPLOYEE:
   
  /s/ Kathleen Skarvan
  Kathleen Skarvan

 

 

 

 

 

 

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