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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 19, 2015

 

CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

0-27512

 

47-0783182

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

9555 Maroon Circle, Englewood, CO

 

 

80112

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 200-2000

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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

 

On November 19, 2015, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CSG Systems International, Inc. (“CSG” or “the Company”), approved the following changes to CSG’s executive management team and Board:

 

Peter E. Kalan

Effective December 30, 2015, Peter E. Kalan, CSG’s current Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), will retire as CEO of the Company and resign from CSG’s Board.  Mr. Kalan will remain an employee of the Company through March 31, 2016, at which time he will retire from the Company.  In conjunction with Mr. Kalan’s planned retirement, CSG and Mr. Kalan entered into a Resignation and Retirement Agreement, dated November 19, 2015 (the “Resignation and Retirement Agreement”).  Key terms and conditions of the Resignation and Retirement Agreement are as follows:

 

 

·

Mr. Kalan will no longer serve as an executive officer of CSG as of the close of business on December 30, 2015.

 

 

·

Mr. Kalan will be paid his regular base salary through December 30, 2015.  From December 31, 2015 through March 31, 2016, Mr. Kalan shall remain an employee of CSG providing transition assistance for the Company in a non-executive, non-officer capacity and receiving a salary at the annual rate of $24,000.  During that period, Mr. Kalan will also be entitled to receive the fringe benefits which are regularly available to employees of the Company.

 

 

·

Mr. Kalan will remain eligible to receive his 2015 cash incentive bonus under the existing terms of CSG’s Performance Bonus Program, which is expected to be paid in March 2016.

 

 

·

Mr. Kalan will be entitled to receive any Restricted Stock Award (“RSA”) shares granted to him which would vest under their existing terms prior to his retirement date of March 31, 2016.

 

 

·

Mr. Kalan has agreed to increase his preclusion from soliciting CSG employees for employment outside CSG, and competing against CSG from one year (all as defined in his current employment agreement) to two years from the date of his retirement.  In exchange for extended covenants not to compete or solicit, CSG agreed to accelerate Mr. Kalan’s vesting of 24,914 RSA shares in February 2016.  The remainder of Mr. Kalan’s unvested RSA shares as of his retirement date will be cancelled pursuant to the existing terms of the awards.

 

A copy of Mr. Kalan’s Resignation and Retirement Agreement dated November 19, 2015 is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.48B, and herby incorporated by reference.

 

Bret C. Griess

Effective January 1, 2016, Bret C. Griess, CSG’s current President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), will become the CEO and President of CSG, and be appointed as a Class III director of CSG’s Board to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Kalan’s departure.  Mr. Griess’ Board term will run through mid-2018.  As an employee-director, Mr. Griess will not serve on any committees of the Board, nor receive any additional compensation as a director.  

Mr. Griess, 47, joined CSG in 1996 and has held a variety of positions in Operations and Information Technology, until being appointed Executive Vice President of Operations in February 2009, COO in March 2011, and President in March 2015.  

 

In conjunction with his change in responsibilities, CSG and Mr. Griess agreed to the following:

 

 

·

Effective January 1, 2016, Mr. Griess’ base salary will be $650,000 per year.

 

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·

Mr. Griess shall have the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus of not less than one hundred fifty percent (150%) of his base salary if the agreed upon objectives for the particular calendar year are fully achieved.  

 

 

·

Mr. Griess was granted a one-time RSA of 28,337 shares.  The restricted stock will vest (contingent upon Mr. Griess’ continued employment with CSG) ratably over four years from the date of the grant, and will vest immediately upon a change of control, as defined.  

 

A copy of Mr. Griess’ Amended and Restated Employment Agreement will be included in a subsequent 8-K filing.

 

Mr. Griess does not have any family relationships with any executive officer or director of CSG or its affiliates.  He is not a party to any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

A copy of the press release announcing the changes to CSG’s executive management team is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.

 

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

 

10.48B

Resignation and Retirement Agreement with Peter E. Kalan dated November 19, 2015

 

99.1

Press release of CSG Systems International, Inc. dated November 23, 2015

 

 

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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.

Date:  November 23, 2015

 

 

CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

 

By:

/s/ Rolland B. Johns

 

Rolland B. Johns,

 

Chief Accounting Officer


 

 


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CSG Systems International, Inc.

 

Form 8-K

 

Exhibit Index

 

 

10.48B

Resignation and Retirement Agreement with Peter E. Kalan dated November 19, 2015

99.1

Press release of CSG Systems International, Inc. dated November 23, 2015

 

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Exhibit 10.48B

RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENT AGREEMENT

THIS RESIGNATION and RETIREMENT AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of November 19, 2015, by and between CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (“CSGS”), a Delaware corporation, CSG SYSTEMS, INC. (“Systems”), a Delaware corporation, and PETER E. KALAN (the “ Executive ”).  CSGS and Systems collectively are referred to in this Resignation and Retirement Agreement as the “Company”.

WI T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company are parties to that certain Restated Employment Agreement dated May 29, 2008, as amended in August 2008, (the “ Employment Agreement ”), pursuant to which the Executive serves as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer;

WHEREAS, the Executive intends to retire from the Company as Chief Executive Officer, and the parties mutually desire to arrange for the retirement to be under certain terms and conditions intended to provide Executive with compensation for his services with the Company; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto are willing to enter into this Agreement upon the terms and conditions herein set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, the terms and provisions set forth herein, the mutual benefits to be gained by the performance thereof and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Continued Employment; .  Executive will continue his employment as Chief Executive Officer of the Company until December 30, 2015 (the “ Resignation Date ”); thereafter, Executive will cease to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Company but will continue his employment as a non-executive employee of the Company until March 31, 2016 (the “ Retirement Date ”), and the Company agrees in all events (other than Executive's death or termination for Cause) to continue Executive's employment from the date of this Agreement through the Retirement Date regardless of any disability of Executive and will not take any action to terminate the employment of Executive prior to March 31, 2016, except for Cause and only in the event that Cause actually exists.  Until the Resignation Date, Executive will continue to have the responsibilities, duties, and authorities currently associated with his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  Executive hereby resigns as an officer and director of CSGS and Systems, effective as of the Resignation Date; and the Company and Executive will use their respective best efforts to effect the Executive's resignation from all positions with any direct or indirect subsidiaries or affiliates of CSGS other than Systems as soon as practicable after the Resignation Date.  After the Resignation Date, Executive’s employment will be in a non-executive, non-officer capacity to assist, as requested, with the Company's management transition.  After the Resignation Date, Executive (1) will not have any duties or perform any functions for the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company corresponding to the

 

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duties or functions of an officer of the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company and (2) will not perform any policy making functions for the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.

(a) Compensation in Respect of Continued Employment .

(i) General .   Executive’s base salary, perquisites, and expense reimbursements through the Resignation Date will remain the same as those in effect as of the date of this Agreement.

(ii) Annual Bonus .   Executive will be entitled to the payment of his Bonus Award for 2015 (the “ 2015 Bonus ”) pursuant to the CSG Systems International, Inc. Performance Bonus Program and related Performance Bonus Plan, and such Bonus Award shall be paid on or prior to March 15, 2016, at the same time that 2015 Bonus Awards under such Plan are paid to the other members of the Company's senior management team.  The Company anticipates but does not guarantee that Executive will receive the maximum allowable bonus under the CSG Systems International, Inc. Performance Bonus Program and related 2015 Performance Bonus Plan.   

(iii) Equity Incentives .    Executive’s existing Restricted Stock Awards from CSGS will continue to vest and be earned and payable to Executive (to the extent applicable) in accordance with their terms through March 31, 2016.  

(iv) Amendment to Vesting Schedule Upon Retirement .  The Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of CSGS will modify the Executive’s outstanding time-based Restricted Stock Awards set forth in Exhibit A hereto to provide for accelerated vesting prior to March 31, 2016, to the extent set forth in Exhibit A .

(b) Compensation in Respect of Continued Employment From Resignation Date Through Retirement Date .  The Company (1) will pay Executive a monthly salary of $2,000 in periodic installments for his services during the period from the Resignation Date through the Retirement Date and (2) until the Retirement Date, at the expense of the Company, will continue to provide to Executive and his eligible dependents individual or group medical, hospital, dental, and long-term disability insurance coverages and group life insurance coverage comparable to those coverages which are provided to the Company's then senior executives.  Such salary shall be paid according to customary Company payroll practices.

(c) Death of Executive .  If Executive dies prior to the required certification by the Committee that the applicable Performance Goals for the payment of Executive's 2015 Bonus have been satisfied and such certification by the Committee subsequently occurs, then the Committee will direct the Company to pay the 2015 Bonus in full to Executive's estate concurrently with the Company’s payment of other Bonus Awards for 2015.  If Executive dies prior to the vesting of Executive’s time-based Restricted Stock Awards which are scheduled to vest on or prior to March 31, 2016, then the Committee will waive the requirement that Executive be employed by the Company on the 2016 vesting dates of such Restricted Stock Awards and will direct the Company to cause the issuance to Executive’s estate of the time-

 

 

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based Award Shares which would have vested in Executive on or prior to March 31, 2016, pursuant to such time-based Restricted Stock Awards if Executive had not died, subject to applicable tax withholding requirements.  If Executive dies prior to the vesting of Executive’s  performance-based Restricted Stock Awards which would vest in Executive on or prior to March  31, 2016, if the Committee certifies the attainment of the 2015 Performance Goals applicable to such Restricted Stock Awards and such certification by the Committee subsequently occurs, then the Committee will direct the Company to cause the issuance to Executive’s estate of the performance-based Award Shares which would have vested in Executive on or prior to March  31, 2016, pursuant to such performance-based Restricted Stock Awards if Executive had not died, subject to applicable tax withholding requirements.

 

2. Definition of "Cause" .  For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" means only (i) Executive's confession or conviction of theft, fraud, embezzlement, or other crime involving dishonesty, (ii) Executive's certification of materially inaccurate financial or other information pertaining to the Company or any of the subsidiaries of the Company with actual knowledge of such inaccuracies on the part of Executive, (iii) Executive's refusal or willful failure to cooperate with an investigation by a governmental agency pertaining to the financial or other business affairs of the Company or any of the subsidiaries of the Company unless such refusal or willful failure is based upon a written directive of the Board of Directors of CSGS or the written advice of counsel, (iv) a material breach by Executive of any of his fiduciary duties to the Company or any of the subsidiaries of the Company and, if such breach is curable, Executive's failure to cure such breach within ten (10) days after Executive's receipt of a written notice from the Board of Directors of CSGS setting forth in reasonable detail the particulars of such breach, or (v) willful misconduct or fraud on the part of Executive in the performance of Executive's duties under this agreement as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of CSGS.  

3. Employment Agreement Superseded .  Except as specifically set forth in Section 4 below, this Agreement will supersede the Employment Agreement in its entirety as of the Resignation Date, and the Employment Agreement will cease to have any further force and effect from and after the Resignation Date.  For avoidance of doubt, the reference herein to certain terms defined in the Employment Agreement shall not operate to give any force or effect to the Employment Agreement.  The Executive acknowledges and agrees that, by signing this Agreement, he is aware that he is waiving any and all legal right to compensation under the Employment Agreement after December 30, 2015.  

4. Continuing Obligations .  The following provisions of the Employment Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall remain in effect from and after the Resignation Date as follows:

(a) Nondisclosure .  Paragraph 11 of the Employment Agreement (regarding the nondisclosure of confidential information, trade secrets, or proprietary data) shall remain in effect in accordance with its provisions;

(b) Non-Solicitation of Employees .  Paragraph 18 of the Employment Agreement (regarding the non-solicitation of employees) shall remain in effect for a period of

 

 

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two ( 2 ) year s after the Retirement Date (rather than one (1) year as currently stated in such Paragraph 18) ; and

(c) Post-Termination Noncompetition .  Paragraph 19 of the Employment Agreement (regarding post-termination noncompetition) shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years after the Retirement Date (rather than one (1) year as currently stated in such Paragraph 19).

5. Nonassignability .  Except for those rights that may accrue to the Executive’s family or estate in the event of his death or disability, neither this Agreement nor any right or interest hereunder shall be subject, in any manner, to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, and any attempt at such shall be void; provided, that any such benefit shall not in any way be subject to the debts, contract, liabilities, engagements or torts of the Executive, nor shall it be subject to attachment or legal process for or against the Executive.

6. Entire Agreement Modification .  This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings relative to that subject matter including, without limitation, the Employment Agreement (except as specifically set forth in Section 4 above).  No term or provision hereof may be modified or extinguished, in whole or in part, except by a writing which is dated and signed by the parties to this Agreement.  No waiver of any of the provisions or conditions of this Agreement or of any of the rights, powers or privileges of a party will be effective or binding unless in writing and signed by the party claimed to have given or consented to such waiver.  No representation, promise or inducement has been made to or relied upon by or on behalf of either party concerning the subject matter hereof which is not set forth in this Agreement.  In particular, the Executive acknowledges and agrees that he is not entitled to receive from the Company any severance, incentive or other compensation or payment related to his services to the Company or the termination thereof, other than the consideration specifically set forth herein.

7. Waiver .  No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be an estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.

8. Notices .  All notices or communications hereunder shall be in writing, addressed as follows:

To the Company:

 

CSG Systems International, Inc.

9555 Maroon Circle

Englewood, CO 80112

Attn:  General Counsel

 

 

 

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CSG Systems, Inc.

9555 Maroon Circle

Englewood, CO 80112

Attn:  General Counsel

 

To the Executive:

 

At the address, e-mail, or fax number of record in the Company’s file.

 

All such notices shall be conclusively deemed to be received and shall be effective; (i) if sent by hand delivery, upon receipt, (ii) if sent by e-mail, telecopy or facsimile transmission, upon confirmation of receipt by the sender of such transmission, or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, on the fifth day after the day on which such notice is mailed.

9. Source of Payments .  All cash payments provided in this Agreement will be paid from the general funds of the Company.  The Executive’s status with respect to amounts owed under this Agreement will be that of a general unsecured creditor of the Company.

10. Federal Income Tax Withholding .  The Company may withhold from any benefits payable under this Agreement all federal, state, city or other taxes to the extent required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.

11. Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or part, such invalidity will not affect any otherwise valid provision, and all other valid provisions will remain in full force and effect.

12. Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which together will constitute one document.

13. Titles .  The titles and headings preceding the text of the paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Agreement have been inserted solely for convenience of reference and do not constitute a part of this Agreement or affect its meaning, interpretation or effect.

14. Section 409A Compliance .

(a) Each payment under this Agreement, including each payment in a series of installment payments, is intended to be a separate payment for purposes of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-2(b), and is intended to be: (i) exempt from Section 409A of the Code, the regulations and other binding guidance promulgated thereunder (“ Section 409A ”), including, but not limited to, by compliance with the short-term deferral exemption as specified in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(4) and the involuntary separation pay exception within the meaning of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii), or (ii) in compliance with Section 409A, including, but not limited to, being paid pursuant to a fixed schedule or specified date pursuant to Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(a) and the provisions of this Agreement will be administered, interpreted and construed accordingly.  Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Agreement, if the payment of any

 

 

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compensation or benefits under this Agreement would be subject to additional taxes and interest under Section 409A because the timing of such payment is not delayed as provided in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, and Executive constitutes a specified employee within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then any such payments that Executive would otherwise be entitled to during the first six months following Executive s separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Code shall be accumulated and paid on the date that is six months after Executive s separation from service (or if such payment date does not fall on a business day of the Company, the next following business day of the Company), or such earlier date upon which such amount can be paid under Section 409A without being subject to such additional taxes and interest.

(b) All taxable reimbursements pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in accordance with Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(i)(l)(iv) such that the reimbursements will be deemed payable at a specified time or on a fixed schedule relative to a permissible payment event.  Specifically, the amounts reimbursed under this Agreement during the Executive’s taxable year may not affect the amounts reimbursed in any other taxable year (except that total reimbursements may be limited by a lifetime maximum under a group health plan), the reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be made on or before the last day of the Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred, and the right to reimbursement is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

15. Governing Law; Venue .  This Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.  Any suit, action or other legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts having jurisdiction in Denver, Colorado.  Each of the Executive and the Company consents to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action, or proceeding and waives any objection that it may have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action, or proceeding in any such court.

16. Terms .  The term “ affiliate ” means any subsidiary, any officer, director or employee of the Company or any subsidiary, and any former officer, director or employee of the Company or any subsidiary.

17. Successor Obligations .  The Company will require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place.  As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, or otherwise.

18. Reimbursement of Attorney Fees .  The Company shall reimburse Executive for attorney fees incurred in the negotiation of this Agreement, promptly upon receipt of documentation of such fees.

 

 

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19. Directors and Officers Insurance Coverage .  

(a) General .  The Company hereby covenants and agrees that, so long as the Executive shall continue to serve as an officer or director of the Company and thereafter so long as the Executive shall be subject to any possible proceeding by reason of the fact that Executive was an officer or director of the Company, the Company shall, subject to Section 19(b) below, use reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain in full force and effect directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (“ D&O Insurance ”) in reasonable amounts from established and reputable insurers, and Executive shall be a covered party under such D&O Insurance to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any director or officer of the Company.

(b) Commercial Reasonableness .  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no obligation to obtain or maintain D&O Insurance if the Company determines in good faith that such insurance is not reasonably available, the premium costs for such insurance are disproportionate to the amount of coverage provided, or the coverage is reduced by exclusions so as to provide an insufficient benefit.

(c) Change in Control .  In the event of a Change in Control pursuant to which the Company or any successor is obligated to provide D&O Insurance for a period of time following the effective date of the transaction or to purchase a D&O Insurance tail policy, Executive shall be a covered party under such D&O Insurance or tail policy to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any director or officer of the Company.

20. Waiver and Release .  Promptly after the Retirement Date, Executive will deliver to the Company a waiver and release of all claims against the Company and its officers, directors, agents, and employees, known and unknown, in a form mutually acceptable to the Company and Executive, containing provisions customarily included in a release executed by an employee in consideration of payments or benefits received by the employee in connection with the employee's termination of employment.

 

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on November 19 , 2015 , but effective as of the date and year first above written.

 

CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Bret C. Griess

 

 

CSG SYSTEMS, INC.

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Bret C. Griess

 

 

EXECUTIVE

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Peter E. Kalan

Peter E. Kalan


 

 

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Exhibit 10.48B

 

 

Exhibit A

 

EQUITY AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS

 

Time-Based Restricted Stock Awards

 

 

Date of Agreement

Number of Unvested

Shares as of 3/31/2016

Number of Shares Whose

Vesting Will be Accelerated

 

 

 

February 27, 2013

10,257

10,257

February 19, 2014

15,038

7,519

February 19, 2015

21,414

7,138

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

CSG CEO Peter Kalan Announces Retirement;

President Bret Griess Named Successor

 

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (November 23, 2015) CSG International (NASDAQ: CSGS) , a global provider of interactive transaction-driven solutions and services, today announced Peter Kalan, chief executive officer of the company, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, following 19 years of service with CSG.  CSG veteran Bret Griess, president and chief operating officer, has been named to succeed Kalan as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective January 1, 2016.  In addition, Griess will be appointed to the Board effective January 1, 2016.

 

Griess, 47, has served in various senior and executive management roles with CSG for over 19 years.  In his current capacity, he oversees the company’s global sales, operations and delivery, client relationships, product development & management. Prior to this role, he held a variety of positions in operations and information technology, including chief operating officer.

 

Kalan, 56, has served as CSG’s chief executive officer and president since December 2007.  Prior to his appointment as CEO, Kalan served in a variety of roles including corporate development and chief financial officer.  

 

“On behalf of the CSG Board of Directors, I am extremely grateful to Peter for his outstanding leadership,” said Don Reed, chairman of CSG’s Board of Directors.  “Under Peter’s leadership, CSG has become the leading business support solutions provider in the North American cable and satellite markets, expanded our presence internationally, invested in next generation solutions aimed at the changing video landscape and groomed the next generation of CSG leaders to build upon this legacy.  Bret’s appointment as chief executive officer by the board is the result of a robust succession planning process and the confidence that we have in this management team to continue to drive long-term shareholder value as has been done under Peter’s leadership.”

 

“I am honored to have worked with such a committed and dedicated group of employees,” said Kalan.  “Over the years, I’m very proud of the work that we have done to enable our clients to compete in an extremely challenging and dynamic environment.  This could not have been accomplished without an active and engaged board of directors and a highly qualified and talented executive team.  Bret and his teams have played an integral role towards transforming our company into a trusted partner to the world’s leading communications providers.  I am leaving the company in good hands with Bret and this broad and deep bench of experienced leaders within the company.”

 

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead CSG at this exciting moment in our history,” said Griess.  “I look forward to working with the board, our customers, our leadership team and our highly talented employees as we continue to enhance our competitive position in the markets we serve, execute on our strategic plan and continue to deliver strong results benefitting our shareholders, customers, employees and communities in which we operate.”  

 

 


 

About CSG International

CSG Systems International, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CSGS ) is a market-leading business support solutions and services company serving the majority of the top 100 global communications service providers, including leaders in fixed, mobile and next-generation networks such as AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH, Orange, T-Mobile, Telefonica, Time Warner Cable, Vodafone, Vivo and Verizon. With over 30 years of experience and expertise in voice, video, data and content services, CSG International offers a broad portfolio of licensed and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based products and solutions that help clients compete more effectively, improve business operations and deliver a more impactful customer experience across a variety of touch points. For more information, visit our website at www.csgi.com .

 

Elise Brassell

Public Relations

CSG International

+1 (303) 804-4962

Elise.brassell@csgi.com

 

Liz Bauer

Investor Relations

CSG International

+1 (303) 804-4065

Liz.bauer@csgi.com