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To elect three directors to hold office for a one year term and until each of their successors are elected and qualified;
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To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve and adopt the JBI, Inc. 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan;
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To ratify the appointment of MSCM LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012;
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To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Say-on-Pay");
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To hold a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation (“Say-When-on-Pay”); and
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To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof.
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By Order of the Board of Directors
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/s/ John Wesson
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John Wesson
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Chairman of the Board
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June 19, 2012
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Ontario, Canada
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General
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Voting Securities
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Voting of Proxies
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Revocability of Proxies
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Required Vote
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Stockholders List
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Expenses of Solicitation
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PROPOSAL NO. 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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PROPOSAL NO. 2: ADOPTION OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
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PROPOSAL NO. 3: RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PROPOSAL NO. 4: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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PROPOSAL NO. 5: ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Board Meetings and Annual Meeting Attendance
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Audit Committee
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Compensation Committee
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Nominating Committee
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Code of Ethics
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Director’s Compensation
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Executive Officers
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Executive Compensation
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Family Relationships
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Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
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Adverse Proceedings
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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
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FEES TO INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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STOCKHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 2012 MEETING | 22 |
AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K AND HOUSEHOLDING
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OTHER MATTERS
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING TO ATTEND 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
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PROXY
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APPENDIX A – JBI, INC 2012 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
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A-1 |
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The Company makes annual cash compensation decisions based on assessment of our performance against measurable financial goals, as well as each executive’s individual performance.
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The Company emphasizes long-term incentive compensation awards that collectively reward executive officers based on our performance, external and internal peer equity compensation practices, and the executive officer’s job responsibilities.
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The Company designs pay practices to retain a highly talented and experienced senior executive team.
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The Company encourages stock ownership by our senior executive officers.
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NAME
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Year
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FEES EARNED OR PAID IN CASH
($)
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STOCK
AWARDS
($) (1)
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OPTION
AWARDS
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NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN COMPENSATION
($)
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CHANGE IN PENSION VALUE AND NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION EARNINGS
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ALL OTHER COMPENSATION
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TOTAL
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John Bordynuik
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2011
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Dr. Jacob Smith
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2011
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John M Wesson
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2011
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Robin Bagai
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2011
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We strive to provide competitive executive compensation programs that will help to attract highly qualified individuals necessary for our continued growth. Once an executive is hired, our goal is to retain and motivate them to achieve higher levels of performance and be appropriately rewarded for that effort.
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Compensation programs emphasize a “pay-for-performance” concept, in which an individual’s future monetary growth and career advancement are dependent upon maintaining and exceeding our recognized levels of quality and performance, while supporting our recognized vision and goals. Future individual monetary growth is dependent upon our financial performance as well as individual performance.
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Compensation and benefits are competitive with the local labor markets in which we compete, and focus also will be given to companies that operate in the business of transforming plastic waste into ultra-clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel. Peer companies will typically have annual revenues that are similar to slightly larger than that of us, but other factors including milestones reached in the technology for the purposes of compensation benchmarking.
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We provide an executive compensation package consisting of base salary, and performance compensation, and benefits that are consistent with comparable companies. Each component addresses individual and company performance with a focus on long-term profitable growth and shareholder return, competitive conditions, and our overall financial performance.
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Cash compensation is targeted near the 50th percentile of the marketplace in which we compete. Increases in compensation will be based on an individual’s evaluated performance against pre-established objectives and the achievement of goals, with the opportunity for above-market compensation based on superior performance. We are a fiscally conservative company and our compensation programs will reflect this as well.
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Competitive incentive compensation is based upon the achievement of expected performance targets, with substantial upside potential tied to exceptional contribution and goal attainment, resulting in above-market compensation. We believe that maximizing shareholder value and return, as well as profitable growth are key to the success of the business, and we create incentive plans that align this vision with our pay programs.
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Measurable performance goals and objectives are developed by management, consistent with our identified business strategies and financial objectives. Performance metrics include both quantitative and qualitative elements, which are established on an annual basis and consistent with our organizational objectives.
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All compensation programs are administered without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, or disability, and adhere to all local laws and regulations.
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The completion of 5 fully operational Plastic 2 Oil (“P2O”) processors.
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The Company’s market capitalization exceeding $500,000,000 as determined by the Company’s independent accounting firm.
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P2O Operational Status
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NYSDEC approval and permits
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Rock-Tenn contract
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Oxy Vinyl contract
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Indigo Energy contract
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XTR Energy Contract
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Enhancement and modularization of the Processor
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Initial sales of fuel from P2O
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Development of a pre-melt system
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Vacation:
An annual paid vacation in accordance with the Company's policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect, but in no event less than three weeks per calendar year (as prorated for partial years)
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Business and Entertainment Expenses:
Upon presentation of appropriate documentation, the Executive shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary business and entertainment expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder, all in accordance with the Company's expense reimbursement policy applicable to senior executives from time to time in effect.
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Insurance:
The Executive and each individual family member of the Executive shall be entitled to health and insurance plan providing international standard coverage as determined by the Company after consultation with the Executive.
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Vesting periods – none
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Timing and pricing of stock option grants and awards – none for 2011
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The repricing or exchange of stock options or other stock-related awards – N/A
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Stock ownership guidelines – none
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Performance targets:
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The completion of 5 fully operational Plastic 2 Oil (“P2O”) processors.
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The Company’s market capitalization exceeds $500,000,000 as determined by the Company’s independent accounting firm
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Any material tax or accounting treatment – none
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Policy on hedging of company stock by executives – prohibited
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Clawback provisions – none as of this date
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Policy on the modification of performance targets – none for 2011.
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Due to limited resources, and need for finances to be kept for corporate purposes, and legal fees, no corporate consultants were used. The company directors affiliated with NACD in 2011
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Independence of compensation consultants – N/A
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Benchmarks for remuneration targets – default to base salary 100% due to elimination of options grants.
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Peer group used for determination of CEO and COO – none. No Peer group identifiable for usage. Determination based upon general micro-cap evaluation.
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Changes to list of Peer Group companies – N/A.
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Disability. Upon termination of the Employment Term because of the Executive's Disability, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (1) any unpaid Base Salary and any accrued vacation through the date of termination; (2) any unpaid Annual Bonus accrued with respect to the fiscal year ending on or preceding the date of termination; (3) reimbursement for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred through the date of termination; and (4) all other payments or benefits to which the Executive may be entitled under the terms of any applicable employee benefit plan, program or arrangement (collectively, “Accrued Benefits”).
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Death. Upon the termination of the Employment Term because of the Executive's death, the Executive's estate shall be entitled to any Accrued Benefits.
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Termination for Cause. Upon the termination of the Employment Term by the Company for Cause or by either party in connection with a failure to renew this Agreement, the Company shall pay to the Executive any Accrued Benefits.
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Termination without Cause. Upon the termination of the Employment Term by the Company without Cause, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (1) the Accrued Benefits, and (2) (A) a payment equal to one and a half of the monthly Base Salary, and (B) a payment of (x) one monthly Base Salary multiplied by (y) the number of full years the Executive has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company when the Employment Term is terminated without Cause. In addition, in the event of termination without Cause, the Company shall provide the Executive with the opportunity to vest and exercise all stock options issued to the Executive pursuant to Section 3(b) contract.
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Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
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Change in Pension Value and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Named Executive
Officer and
Principal
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Salary
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Bonus
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Stock Awards
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Option Awards
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Annual Incentive Plans
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Long-term Incentive Plans
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nonqualified deferred compensation earnings
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All Other
Compensation
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Total
Compensation
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John Bordynuik,
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2011
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196,500
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20,000
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President & CEO |
2010
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6,923
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2009
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Matthew Ingham,
CFO
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2011
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Jacob Smith,
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2011
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106,365
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196,500
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0
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COO (5) |
2010
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100,000
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555,000
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2009
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16,000
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0
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Ron Baldwin,
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2011
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180,000
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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180,000
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former CFO |
2010
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144,000
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0
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0
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0
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0
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144,000
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2009
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36,000
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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36,000
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Name
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Fees
Earned
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Paid in
Cash
($)
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Stock
Awards
($)
(1)
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Option
Awards
($)
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Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
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Non-Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
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All
Other
Compensation
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Total
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John Bordynuik
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John M. Wesson
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Robin Bagai
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$ | 0 | $ | 35,000 | — | — | — |
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$ | 35,000 |
(1)
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The amounts reported in this column reflect the fair value on the grant date of the restricted stock awards granted to our directors. These values are determined by multiplying the number of shares granted by the closing price of our common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the grant date. The dollar amounts do not necessarily reflect the dollar amounts of compensation actually realized or that may be realized by our directors.
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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
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Option Awards
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Stock Awards
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Value Realized
on Exercise
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Number of
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on Vesting
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Value Realized
on Vesting
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John Bordynuik
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Jacob Smith
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(1)
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Represents the vesting of 50,000 shares of restricted stock on June 23, 2011 with a market value of $3.93 per share on such date.
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Respectfully submitted,
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John Wesson, Chairman
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Robin Bagai
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Service Provided
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Fiscal 2011
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Fiscal 2010
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Annual Audit
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$
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557,210
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(2)
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$
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68,600
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(1)
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Assurances and Related Sources
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Tax Fees
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Tax Services
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All Other Fees
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Fees for other services
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Total Fees
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624,710
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124,650
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(1)
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Includes the 2010 Form 10-Qs reviewed by WithumSmith+Brown, PC, and does not include fees from the Company’s current independent registered accounting firm, MSCM, LLP for the audit of fiscal year 2010.
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(2)
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Includes the 2011 Form 10-Qs reviewed by MSCM, LLP and 2010 audit fees.
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(3)
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Includes fees for review of prior auditor work papers and work.
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(A)
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Any of our directors or officers;
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(B)
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Any proposed nominee for election as our director;
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(C)
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Any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to our Common Stock; or
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Name
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Position with the Company
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Shares of Common Stock
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Percentage of Class (Common Stock) Held
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Shares of Series A Preferred Stock
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Percentage of Class (Series A Preferred Stock) Held
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John Wesson
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Chairman of the Board of Directors
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470,432 | 0.5 | % | - | - | ||||||||||||
Kevin Rauber
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Chief Executive Officer, Director
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10,000 |
0.01
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Matthew Ingham
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Chief Financial Officer, Director
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39,465 | 0.04 | % | - | - | ||||||||||||
All executive officers and directors of the Company as a group (4 persons).
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519,897
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*
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5% Holders | ||||||||||||||||||
John Bordynuik
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Chief of Technology (non-executive position)
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4,323,846
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4.9
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% |
1,000,000
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100.00
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* | Less than one (1%) percent. |
(1)
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Based on 88,883,567 common shares issued and outstanding as of June 15, 2012 and issued and outstanding.
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(2)
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Based on 1,000,000 Series A Super Voting Preferred Stock issued and outstanding
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By Order of the Board of Directors
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/s/ John Wesson
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John Wesson
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Chairman of the Board
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Date + Time:
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Monday, July 23, 2012, 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST (end time approximate)
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Location:
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Fallsview Casino Resort, Exhibition Centre
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6380 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 7X5 Canada
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Language:
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The meeting will be held in English.
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PHOTO ID -
Government issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license
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PROOF OF SHARE OWNERSHIP
- Proof can be in the form of a brokerage statement or copy of stock certificate
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ONLINE – Please visit the Company’s website to register online (www.plastic2oil.com)
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MAIL -
Complete the registration form (downloadable from the Company’s website) and mail to JBI, Inc., 20 Iroquois Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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FAX –
Complete the registration form (downloadable from the Company’s website) and fax to JBI, Inc. at 716-332-6415
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1. | To elect three directors to hold office for a one year term or until each of their successors are elected and qualified (except as marked to the contrary above). | |||||||
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To ratify the appointment of MSCM LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company.
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To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation..
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5. | To recommend, by non-binding vote, the frequency of executive compensation votes | |||||||
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To withhold the proxy’s discretionary vote on Your behalf with regards to any other matters that are properly presented for a vote at the Annual Meeting, please mark the box below. | ||||||||
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Dated:
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, 2012
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Signature of Stockholder
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Signature of Stockholder
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“The transferability of this certificate and the shares of stock represented hereby are subject to the terms and conditions (including, without limitation, forfeiture events) contained in the JBI, Inc. 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan and an Award Agreement entered into between the registered owner hereof and JBI, Inc. Copies of such Plan and Award Agreement are on file in the office of the Secretary of JBI, Inc., 20 Iroquois Street, Niagara Falls, New York 14303. JBI, Inc. will furnish to the recordholder of the certificate, without charge and upon written request at its principal place of business, a copy of such Plan and Award Agreement. JBI, Inc. reserves the right to refuse to record the transfer of this certificate until all such restrictions are satisfied, all such terms are complied with and all such conditions are satisfied.”
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JBI, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Kevin Rauber | ||
Name : | Kevin Rauber | ||
Title : | President and CEO | ||