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Notice of January 20, 2011
Annual Meeting and
Proxy Statement
BOX 858 VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482 610-337-1000
LON R. GREENBERG
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
December 9, 2010
Dear Shareholder,
On behalf of our entire Board of Directors, I cordially invite you to attend our Annual
Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, January 20, 2011. At the meeting, we will review UGIs
performance for Fiscal 2010 and our expectations for the future.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that your vote is important. On December
9, 2010, we mailed our shareholders a notice containing instructions on how to access our 2010
proxy statement and annual report and vote online. Please read the proxy materials and take a
moment now to vote online or by telephone as described in the proxy voting instructions. Of
course, if you received these proxy materials by mail, you may also vote by completing the proxy
card and returning it by mail.
I look forward to seeing you on January 20th and addressing your questions and comments.
Sincerely,
Lon R. Greenberg
460 NORTH GULPH ROAD, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
BOX 858 VALLEY FORGE, PA 19482 610-337-1000
December 9,
2010
Notice of
annual meeting of Shareholders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of UGI Corporation will be held on Thursday, January 20,
2011, at 10:00 a.m., at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Ballrooms A and B, One Liberty
Boulevard, Malvern, Pennsylvania. Shareholders will consider and take action on the following
matters:
1. election of nine directors to serve until the next annual meeting of Shareholders;
2. ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm for Fiscal 2011; and
3. transaction of any other business that is properly raised at the meeting.
Margaret M. Calabrese
Corporate Secretary
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be
held on January 20, 2011:
This Proxy Statement and the Companys 2010 Annual Report are available at
www.ugicorp.com.
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UGI CORPORATION
460 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
PROXY STATEMENT
Annual Meeting Information
This proxy statement contains information related to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of UGI
Corporation to be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at The Desmond Hotel
and Conference Center, Ballrooms A and B, One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, Pennsylvania and at any
postponements or adjournments thereof. Directions to The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
appear on page 65. This proxy statement was prepared under the direction of the Companys Board of
Directors to solicit your proxy for use at the Annual Meeting. It was made available to
Shareholders on or about December 9, 2010.
Why did I receive a notice in the mail this year regarding the Internet availability of proxy
materials instead of printed proxy materials?
The Company has elected to provide access to the proxy materials over the Internet. We
believe that this initiative will enable the Company to provide proxy materials to shareholders
more quickly, reduce the impact of our Annual Meeting on the environment, and reduce costs.
Who is entitled to vote?
Shareholders of record of our common stock at the close of business on November 15, 2010 are
entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, or any postponement or adjournment of the meeting scheduled
in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Each shareholder has one vote per share on all matters to be
voted on. On November 15, 2010, there were 110,466,049 shares of common stock outstanding.
What am I voting on?
You will be asked to elect nine nominees to serve on the Companys Board of Directors and to
ratify the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2011. The
Board of Directors is not aware of any other matters to be presented for action at the meeting.
How does the Board of Directors recommend I vote on the proposals?
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the election of each of the nominees for Director
and FOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent
registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2011.
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How do I vote?
You may vote in one of three ways:
If your shares are registered in your name: Vote your shares over the Internet by accessing
the Computershare proxy online voting website at: www.envisionreports.com/UGI and following
the on-screen instructions. You will need the control number that appears on your Notice of
Availability of Proxy Materials when you access the web page.
If your shares are held in the name of a broker, bank or other nominee: Vote your shares
over the Internet by following the voting instructions that you receive from such broker,
bank or other nominee.
If your shares are registered in your name: Vote your shares over the telephone by
accessing the telephone voting system toll-free at 1-800-652-8683 and following the
telephone voting instructions. The telephone instructions will lead you through the voting
process. You will need the control number that appears on your Notice of Availability of
Proxy Materials when you call.
If your shares are held in the name of a broker, bank or other nominee: Vote your shares
over the telephone by following the voting instructions you receive from such broker, bank
or other nominee.
If you received these annual meeting materials by mail: Vote by signing and dating the
proxy card(s) and returning the card(s) in the prepaid envelope. Also, you can vote online
or by using a toll-free telephone number. Instructions about these ways to vote appear on
the proxy card. If you vote by telephone, please have your proxy card and control number
available.
How can I vote my shares held in the Companys Employee Savings Plans?
You can instruct the trustee for the Companys Employee Savings Plans to vote the shares of
stock that are allocated to your account in the UGI Stock Fund. If you do not vote your shares,
the trustee will vote them in proportion to those shares for which the trustee has received voting
instructions from participants. Likewise, the trustee will vote shares held by the trust that have
not been allocated to any account in the same manner.
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How can I change my vote?
You can revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted. Proxies are voted at the Annual
Meeting. If you are a shareholder of record and you returned a paper proxy card, you can write to
the Companys Corporate Secretary at our principal offices, 460 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia,
Pennsylvania 19406, stating that you wish to revoke your proxy and that you need another proxy
card. Alternatively, you can vote again, either over the Internet or by telephone. If you hold
your shares through a broker, bank or other nominee, you can revoke your proxy by contacting the
broker, bank or other nominee and following their procedure for revocation. If you are a
shareholder of record and you attend the meeting, you may vote by ballot, which will cancel your
previous proxy vote. If your shares are held through a broker, bank or other nominee, and you wish
to vote by ballot at the meeting, you will need to contact your bank, broker or other nominee to
obtain a legal proxy form that you must bring with you to the meeting to exchange for a ballot.
Your last vote is the vote that will be counted.
What is a quorum?
A quorum of the holders of the outstanding shares must be present for the Annual Meeting to be
held. A quorum is the presence at the meeting, in person or represented by proxy, of the holders
of a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote.
How are votes, abstentions and broker non-votes counted?
Abstentions are counted for purposes of determining the presence or absence of a quorum, but
are not considered a vote cast under Pennsylvania law.
A broker non-vote occurs when a broker, bank or other nominee holding shares on your behalf
does not receive voting instructions from you. If that happens, the broker, bank or other nominee
may vote those shares only on matters deemed routine by the New York Stock Exchange, such as the
ratification of the appointment of the Companys independent registered public accounting firm. A
broker non-vote occurs when a broker has not received voting instructions and either declines to
exercise its discretionary authority to vote on routine matters or is barred from doing so because
the matter is non-routine. Broker non-votes are counted to determine if a quorum is present, but
are not considered a vote cast under Pennsylvania law.
As a result, abstentions and broker non-votes are not included in the tabulation of the voting
results on issues requiring approval of a majority of the votes cast and, therefore, do not have
the effect of votes in opposition in such tabulation.
What vote is required to approve each item?
The Director nominees will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting.
The other matter to be considered at the meeting requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
votes cast at the meeting to be approved.
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Who will count the vote?
Computershare Inc., our Transfer Agent, will tabulate the votes cast by proxy or in person at
the Annual Meeting.
What are the deadlines for Shareholders proposals for next years Annual Meeting?
Shareholders may submit proposals on matters appropriate for shareholder action as follows:
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Shareholders who wish to include a proposal in the Companys proxy statement and
proxy for its 2012 annual meeting must comply in all respects with SEC rules relating
to such inclusion and must submit the proposals no later than August 10, 2011. |
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With respect to shareholder proposals that are not intended for inclusion in the
Companys proxy materials for the 2012 annual meeting, if such a proposal is raised at
the meeting, the proxy holders will have discretionary authority to vote on the matter
if the Company does not receive notice of the proposal by October 25, 2011 or, if the
proposal is so received by October 25, 2011, either the Company does not include advice
on the nature of the matter and how the proxy holders intend to vote on the proposal or
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All proposals and notifications should be addressed to the Corporate Secretary.
How much did this proxy solicitation cost?
The Company has engaged Georgeson Inc. to solicit proxies for the Company for a fee of $7,500
plus reasonable expenses for additional services. We also reimburse banks, brokerage firms and
other institutions, nominees, custodians and fiduciaries for their reasonable expenses for sending
proxy materials to beneficial owners and obtaining their voting instructions. Certain Directors,
officers and regular employees of the Company and its subsidiaries may solicit proxies personally
or by telephone or facsimile without additional compensation.
Securities Ownership of Management
The following table shows the number of shares beneficially owned by each Director, Nominee,
by each of the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table-Fiscal 2010, and by all
Directors and executive officers as a group. The table shows their beneficial ownership as of
October 1, 2010.
Our subsidiary AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is the General Partner of AmeriGas Partners, L.P.
(AmeriGas Partners), one of our consolidated subsidiaries and a publicly-traded limited
partnership. The table also shows, as of October 1, 2010, the number of common units of
AmeriGas Partners, and phantom units representing common units, beneficially owned by each
Director and named executive officer, and by all Directors and executive officers as a group.
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Mr. Greenberg beneficially owns approximately 1.6 percent of the outstanding common stock.
Each other person named in the table beneficially owns less than 1 percent of the outstanding
common stock and less than 1 percent of the outstanding common units of AmeriGas Partners.
Directors and named executive officers as a group own approximately 3 percent of the outstanding
common stock and less than 1 percent of the outstanding common units of AmeriGas Partners. For
purposes of reporting total beneficial ownership, shares that may be acquired within 60 days of
October 1, 2010 through UGI Corporation stock option exercises are included.
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5, 2006 (the 2004 Plan) provides that stock units will be converted to shares and paid out
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provides that phantom units will be converted to common units and paid out to Directors upon
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Mr. Kelly holds 44,472 shares jointly with his spouse. |
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disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares and common units owned by his spouse. |
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our Directors, certain officers
and 10 percent beneficial owners to report their ownership of shares and changes in such ownership
to the SEC. Based on our records, we believe that during Fiscal 2010 all of such reporting persons
complied with all Section 16(a) reporting requirements applicable to them.
Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
The following table shows information regarding each person known by the Company to be the
beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Companys common stock. The ownership
information below is based on information reported on a Form 13F as filed with the SEC in November
2010 for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.
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The reporting person, and certain related entities, has sole voting power and sole
investment power with respect to 6,951,547 shares, and shared voting and investment power
with respect to 1,007,648 shares. |
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Item 1 Election of Directors
Nominees
Nine Directors will be elected at the Annual Meeting. Directors will serve until the next
annual meeting or until their earlier resignation or removal. If any nominee is not available for
election, proxies will be voted for another person nominated by the Board of Directors or the size
of the Board will be reduced. Eight members of the Board of Directors elected at last years
annual meeting are standing for re-election this year. Mr. Richard C. Gozon is not eligible for
re-election under the Companys bylaws because he has reached retirement age. Mr. Gochnauer is a
nominee for the first time.
The nominees are as follows:
Stephen D. Ban
Director since 1991
Age 69
Dr. Ban is currently working as a consultant to private industry. Dr. Ban recently retired as
Director of the Technology Transfer Division of the Argonne National Laboratory (science-based
Department of Energy laboratory dedicated to advancing the frontiers of science in energy,
environment, biosciences and materials) (2001 to 2010). He previously served as President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Gas Research Institute (gas industry research and development funded
by distributors, transporters, and producers of natural gas) (1987 to 1999). He also served as
Executive Vice President. Prior to joining Gas Research Institute in 1981, he was Vice President,
Research and Development and Quality Control of Bituminous Materials, Inc. Dr. Ban also serves as a
Director of UGI Utilities, Inc.; AmeriGas Propane, Inc., the general partner of AmeriGas Partners,
L.P.; and Energen Corporation.
Lon R. Greenberg
Director since 1994
Age 60
Mr. Greenberg has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of UGI since August 1996 and Chief
Executive Officer since August 1995. He was formerly President (1994 to April 2005), Vice Chairman
of the Board (1995 to 1996), and Senior Vice President Legal and Corporate Development (1989 to
1994). Mr. Greenberg also serves as a Director of UGI Utilities, Inc.; AmeriGas Propane, Inc., the
general partner of AmeriGas Partners, L.P.; and Aqua America, Inc.
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Marvin O. Schlanger
Director since 1998
Age 62
Mr. Schlanger is a Principal in the firm of Cherry Hill Chemical Investments, L.L.C.
(management services and capital for chemical and allied industries) (since 1998). Mr. Schlanger
also serves as Chairman of the Board of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (since 2010), Chairman of
the Board of CEVA Group, Plc (since 2009), and Vice Chairman of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
(since 2005). He was previously Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Resolution Performance
Products, Inc. (a manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals) (2000 to 2005), Chairman of
Covalence Specialty Materials Corp. (2006 to 2007), and Chairman of Resolution Specialty Materials,
LLC (2004 to 2005). Mr. Schlanger also serves as a Director of UGI Utilities, Inc.; AmeriGas
Propane, Inc., the general partner of AmeriGas Partners, L.P.; and Momentive Performance Materials
Inc.
Anne Pol
Director 1993 through 1997 and
since December 1999
Age 63
Mrs. Pol retired in 2005 as President and Chief Operating Officer of Trex Enterprises
Corporation (a high technology research and development company), a position she had held since
2001. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Thermo Electron Corporation (environmental
monitoring, analytical instruments and a major producer of recycling equipment, biomedical products
and alternative energy systems) (1998 to 2001), and Vice President (1996 to 1998). Mrs. Pol also
served as President of Pitney Bowes Shipping and Weighing Systems Division, a business unit of
Pitney Bowes Inc. (mailing and related business equipment) (1993 to 1996); Vice President of New
Product Programs in the Mailing Systems Division of Pitney Bowes Inc. (1991 to 1993) and Vice
President of Manufacturing Operations in the Mailing Systems Division of Pitney Bowes Inc. (1990 to
1991). Mrs. Pol also serves as a Director of UGI Utilities, Inc.
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Ernest E. Jones
Director since 2002
Age 66
Mr. Jones is President and Chief Executive Officer of EJonesConsulting, LLC (management
consulting to non-profit entities) (since December 1, 2010). He retired in 2010 as President and
Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation (an agency which
funds, coordinates and implements employment and training activities in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania), a position he held since 1998. He served as President and Executive Director of the
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (1983 to 1998) and as Executive Director of Community
Legal Services, Inc. (1977 to 1983). Mr. Jones also serves as a Director of the African American
Museum in Philadelphia; Thomas Jefferson University; the Philadelphia Contributionship; Vector
Security, Inc.; and UGI Utilities, Inc. He previously served as a Director of PARADIGM Global
Advisors LLC, ending in 2009.
John L. Walsh
Director since April 2005
Age 55
Mr. Walsh is a Director and President and Chief Operating Officer of UGI Corporation (since
April 2005). He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of UGI Utilities, Inc. (since July
2009). In addition, Mr. Walsh serves as Vice Chairman of AmeriGas Propane, Inc. (since April
2005). Previously, Mr. Walsh was the Chief Executive of the Industrial and Special Products
Division of the BOC Group plc (industrial gases), a position he assumed in 2001. He was also an
Executive Director of BOC (2001 to 2005). He joined BOC in 1986 as Vice President-Special Gases
and held various senior management positions in BOC, including President of Process Gas Solutions,
North America (2000 to 2001) and President of BOC Process Plants (1996 to 2000). Mr. Walsh also
serves as a Director of UGI Utilities, Inc. and AmeriGas Propane, Inc., the general partner of
AmeriGas Partners, L.P.
Roger B. Vincent
Director since February 2006
Age 65
Mr. Vincent is President of Springwell Corporation, a corporate finance advisory firm located
in New York (since 1989). Mr. Vincent also serves as a Director and Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the ING Mutual Funds, ING Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund, ING Global
Advantage and Premium Opportunity Fund, ING Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund,
ING Prime Rate Trust and ING Risk Managed Natural Resources Fund. Mr. Vincent is also a Director
of UGI Utilities, Inc. He previously served as a Director of AmeriGas Propane, Inc., the general
partner of AmeriGas Partners, L.P., ending in 2006.
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M. Shawn Puccio
Director since January 2009
Age 48
Ms. Puccio is Senior Vice President, Finance of Saint-Gobain Corporation, the North American
business of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, a global manufacturer and distributor of flat glass,
building products, glass containers and high performance materials (since 2006). Ms. Puccio was
formerly Vice President, Finance (2005 to 2006) and Vice President, Internal Control Services (2002
to 2005) of Saint-Gobain. Prior to joining Saint-Gobain, she was a partner with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a public accounting firm (1997 to 2002), having joined Price Waterhouse
in 1984. Ms. Puccio also serves as a Director of UGI Utilities, Inc. and of the Girl Scouts of
Eastern Pennsylvania.
Richard W. Gochnauer
Nominee
Age 61
Mr. Gochnauer is Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Stationers Inc. (a wholesale
distributor of business products) (since December 2002); he joined United Stationers Inc. in July
2002 as Chief Operating Officer and Director. He previously served as President and Chief
Operating Officer and Vice Chairman and President, International, of Golden State Foods Corporation
(a food service industry supplier) (1994 to 2002). Prior to that, Mr. Gochnauer served as
Executive Vice President of the Dial Corporation, with responsibility for its household and laundry
consumer products businesses. Mr. Gochnauer also serves as a Director of AmerisourceBergen
Corporation.
Corporate Governance
The business of UGI Corporation is managed under the direction of the Board of Directors. As
part of its duties, the Board oversees the corporate governance of the Company for the purpose of
creating long-term value for its shareholders and safeguarding its commitment to its other
stakeholders: our employees, our customers, our suppliers and creditors, and the communities in
which we do business. To accomplish this purpose, the Board considers the interests of the
Companys stakeholders when, together with management, it sets the strategies and objectives of the
Company. The Board also evaluates managements performance in pursuing those strategies and
achieving those objectives.
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In carrying out its responsibilities under the guidelines set forth by the Principles of
Corporate Governance, the Board will:
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Approve the Companys strategies and objectives and monitor the
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Evaluate the performance, and approve the compensation of, the Chief
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Advise and counsel management; |
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Monitor codes of conduct and policies on corporate governance; |
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The full text of the Companys Principles of Corporate Governance can be found on the
Companys website, www.ugicorp.com, under Investor Relations and Corporate Governance. The Company
has also adopted (i) a Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers
that applies to the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting
Officer, and (ii) a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors, Officers and Employees.
Both Codes and the Charters of the Corporate Governance, Audit, and Compensation and Management
Development Committees of the Board of Directors are posted on the Companys website,
www.ugicorp.com, under Investor Relations and Corporate Governance. All of these documents are
also available free of charge by writing to Hugh J. Gallagher, Director, Treasury Services and
Investor Relations, UGI Corporation, P.O. Box 858, Valley Forge, PA 19482, or by calling
1-800-844-9453.
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Management
Our Board of Directors determines which leadership structure best serves its needs and those
of our shareholders. Currently, Mr. Greenberg serves as both Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board believes that having Mr. Greenberg serve in
both capacities has the following advantages for the Company: there is a single source of
leadership and authority for the Board; the preparation for Board meetings, in particular the
format and content of Board presentations, is very efficient; there is no need to incur additional
costs by providing a separate chairman with administrative support and increased compensation; and
Mr. Greenbergs unique, in-depth knowledge of the Companys corporate strategy and operating
history enhances effective communication between the Board and management. The Board may separate
the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in the future if circumstances change, such as in
connection with a transition in leadership.
Mr. Gozon, the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee, currently serves as the Boards
Presiding Director. Each year, the Board designates an independent, Presiding Director who chairs
periodic meetings of the independent Directors and serves as principal liaison between the Chairman
and the other Directors on sensitive issues. The Board will select a new Presiding Director
immediately following the 2011 Annual Meeting.
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Assessing and managing risk is the responsibility of senior management of the Company. Our
Board plays an important role in overseeing managements performance of these functions. The Board
has approved the charter of its Audit Committee, and the charter sets out the primary
responsibilities of the Audit Committee. Those responsibilities require the Audit Committee to
discuss with management, the general auditor and the independent auditors the Companys enterprise
risk management policies and risk management processes, including major risk exposures, risk
mitigation, and the design and effectiveness of the Companys processes and controls to prevent and
detect fraudulent activity.
Our businesses are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, which are described in
detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010. Throughout the
year, in conjunction with its regular business presentations to the Board and its committees,
management highlights significant related risks and risk mitigation plans. Management also reports
to the Audit Committee and the Board on steps being taken to enhance management processes and
controls in light of evolving market, business, regulatory and other conditions. The Chairman of
the Audit Committee reports to the entire Board on the Audit Committees activities and decisions.
In addition, on an annual basis, an extended meeting of the Board is dedicated to reviewing the
Companys short and long-term strategies and objectives, including consideration of significant
risks to the execution of those strategies and the achievement of the Companys objectives.
Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of
the Companys risk management processes and he is an integral part of our day-to-day execution of
those processes. As a result of his dual role, Mr. Greenbergs ability to lead managements risk
management program and to assist in the Boards oversight of that program improves the
effectiveness of both the Boards leadership structure and its oversight of risk.
Board Independence
The Board of Directors has determined that, other than Messrs. Greenberg and Walsh, no
Director has a material relationship with the Company and each Director satisfies the criteria for
an independent director under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange. The Board of Directors
has established the following guidelines to assist it in determining director independence: (i) if
a Director serves as an officer, director or trustee of a non-profit organization, charitable
contributions to that organization by the Company and its affiliates in an amount up to $250,000
per year will not be considered to result in a material relationship between such Director and the
Company, and (ii) service by a Director or his immediate family member as an executive officer or
employee of a company that makes payments to, or receives payments from, the Company or its
affiliates for property or services in an amount which, in any of the last three fiscal years, did
not exceed the greater of $1 million or 2 percent of such other companys consolidated gross
revenues, will not be considered to result in a material relationship between such Director and the
Company. In making its determination of independence, the Board of Directors considered ordinary
business transactions between Ms. Puccios employer and subsidiaries of the Company which were in
compliance with the categorical standards set by the Board of Directors for determining director
independence.
The Board of Directors held 8 meetings in Fiscal 2010. All Directors attended at least 75
percent of the meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board of which they were
members. Generally, all Directors attend the Companys Annual Meetings of Shareholders,
and each of the Companys Directors attended the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Independent
Directors of the Board also meet in regularly scheduled sessions without management. These
sessions are led by our Presiding Director.
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Board Committees
The Board of Directors has established the Audit Committee, the Compensation and Management
Development Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Corporate Governance Committee. All of
these Committees are responsible to the full Board of Directors. The functions of and other
information about these Committees are summarized below.
Audit Committee
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Oversees the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Company and
independent audits of the financial statements of the Company. |
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Oversees the adequacy of the Companys controls relative to financial and business
risk. |
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Monitors compliance with the Companys enterprise risk management policies. |
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Appoints and approves the compensation of the Companys independent accountants. |
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Monitors the independence of the Companys independent registered public accounting
firm and the performance of the independent accountants and the internal audit
function. |
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Discusses with management, the general auditor and the independent auditor the
Companys policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. |
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Provides a means for open communication among the Companys independent accountants,
management, internal audit staff and the Board. |
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Audit Committee Members: R.B. Vincent (Chairman), A. Pol, and M.S. Puccio.
The Board of Directors has determined that all of the Audit Committee members Mr. Vincent,
Mrs. Pol and Ms. Puccio, qualify as audit committee financial experts in accordance with the
applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. Each of the members of the Audit Committee is
independent as defined by the New York Stock Exchange listing standards.
Meetings held last Year: 7
Compensation and Management
Development Committee
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Establishes executive compensation policies and programs. |
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Confirms that executive compensation plans do not encourage unnecessary risk-taking. |
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Recommends to the Board base salaries and target bonus levels for senior executive
personnel. |
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Assists the Board in establishing a succession plan for the positions of Chairman of
the Board and Chief Executive Officer. |
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Reviews the Companys plans for management development and senior management
succession. |
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Reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief Executive
Officers compensation, evaluates the Chief Executive Officers performance in light of
those goals and objectives, and together with the other independent Directors on the
Board, determines and approves the Chief Executive Officers compensation based upon
this evaluation. |
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Reviews with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis included
in the Companys proxy statement. |
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Approves the awards and payments to be made to senior executive personnel of the
Company under its long-term compensation plans. |
Compensation and Management Development Committee Members: M.O. Schlanger (Chairman), E.E.
Jones, and A. Pol.
Each of the members of the Committee is independent as defined by the New York Stock
Exchange listing standards.
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Meetings held last year: 3
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The members of the Compensation and Management Development Committee are Mr. Schlanger, Mr.
Jones and Mrs. Pol. None of the members is a former or current officer or employee of the Company
or any of its subsidiaries, or is an executive officer of another company where an executive
officer of UGI Corporation is a director.
Executive Committee
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Has the full power of the Board between meetings of the Board, with specified
limitations relating to major corporate matters. |
Executive Committee Members: R.C. Gozon (Chairman), L.R. Greenberg, and M.O. Schlanger.
Meetings Held last year: 2
Corporate Governance Committee
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Identifies nominees and reviews the qualifications of persons eligible to stand for
election as Directors and makes recommendations to the Board on this matter. |
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Reviews and recommends candidates for committee membership and chairs. |
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Advises the Board with respect to significant developments in corporate governance
matters. |
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Selection and Evaluation of Board Candidates
The Corporate Governance Committee seeks director candidates based upon a number of
qualifications, including their independence, knowledge, judgment, character, leadership skills,
education, experience, financial literacy, standing in the community, and ability to foster a
diversity of backgrounds and views and to complement the Boards existing strengths. The Committee
seeks individuals who have a broad range of demonstrated abilities and accomplishments in areas of
importance to the Company, such as general management, finance, energy distribution, international
business, law and public sector activities. Directors should also possess a willingness to
challenge and stimulate management and the ability to work as part of a
team in a collegial atmosphere. The Committee also seeks individuals who are capable of devoting
the required amount of time to serve effectively on the Board and its Committees. With respect to
incumbent Directors, the Committee also considers past performance of the Director on the Board.
As part of the process of selecting independent Board candidates, the Committee obtains an opinion
of the Companys General Counsel that there is no reason to believe that the Board candidate is not
independent as defined by the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. The Committee generally
relies upon recommendations from a wide variety of its business contacts, including current
non-management Directors, executive officers, community leaders, and shareholders as a source for
potential Board candidates. The Committee may also use the services of a third-party executive
search firm to assist it in identifying and evaluating possible nominees for director. Mr.
Gochnauer was recommended to the Committee as a possible nominee by a third-party executive search
firm.
The Committee conducts an annual assessment of the composition of the Board and Committees and
reviews with the Board the appropriate skills and characteristics required of Board members. When
considering whether the Boards Directors and nominees have the experience, qualifications,
attributes and skills, taken as a whole, to satisfy the oversight responsibilities of the Board,
the Committee and the Board considered primarily the information about the backgrounds and
experiences of the nominees contained under the caption Nominees on pages 7 to 10. In
particular, with regard to Dr. Ban, the Board considered his extensive energy industry and emerging
energy technologies knowledge and experience, including his experience as Chief Executive Officer
of the Gas Research Institute, and his public company directorship and committee experience. With
regard to Mr. Greenberg, the Board considered his executive leadership and vision demonstrated in
leading the Companys successful growth for more than 15 years, and his extensive industry
knowledge and experience. With regard to Mr. Schlanger, the Board considered his senior management
experience as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Arco
Chemical Company, a large public company, and his experience serving as chairman, director and
committee member of the boards of directors of large public and private international companies,
including his experience representing a major private equity firms shareholder interest. With
regard to Mrs. Pol, the Board considered her significant experience as a senior executive managing
high technology, traditional manufacturing and services businesses, including experience in human
resource management, and her insight into government regulatory issues. With regard to Mr. Jones,
the Board considered his extensive experience managing government and non-profit organizations as
Chief Executive Officer, his public and private company directorship experience and his insight
into workforce, regulatory, banking and legal issues. With regard to Mr. Walsh, the Board
considered his experience managing the Company as Chief Operating Officer, his prior senior
management experience with a global public company, and his broad industry knowledge and insight.
With regard to Mr. Vincent, the Board considered his senior executive experience in banking and
finance, and his extensive public and private company directorship and committee experience,
including his experience as Chairman of the Board of a major mutual fund organization. With regard
to Ms. Puccio, the Board considered her senior financial management experience with a global
company and her extensive public accounting knowledge and experience. With regard to Mr.
Gochnauer, the Board considered his experience as Chief Executive Officer of a large public
company, his international business senior management experience, and his public and private
company directorship experience.
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Written recommendations by shareholders for director nominees should be delivered to the
Corporate Secretary, UGI Corporation, 460 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. The
Companys bylaws do not permit shareholders to nominate candidates from the floor at an annual
meeting without notifying the Corporate Secretary 45 days prior to the anniversary of the mailing
date of the Companys proxy statement for the previous years annual meeting. Notification must
include certain information detailed in the Companys bylaws. If you intend to nominate a
candidate from the floor at an annual meeting, please contact the Corporate Secretary.
Corporate Governance Committee Members: R.C. Gozon (Chairman), E.E. Jones, and M.O.
Schlanger.
Each of the members of the Committee is independent as defined by the New York Stock
Exchange listing standards.
meetings held last year: 2
Communications with the Board
You may contact the Board of Directors or the non-management Directors as a group by writing
to them c/o UGI Corporation, P.O. Box 858, Valley Forge, PA 19482. These contact instructions
have been posted on the Companys website at www.ugicorp.com under Investor Relations and Corporate
Governance.
Any communications directed to the Board of Directors or the non-management Directors as a
group from employees or others that concern complaints regarding accounting, internal controls or
auditing matters will be handled in accordance with procedures adopted by the Audit Committee of
the Board.
All other communications directed to the Board of Directors or the non-management Directors as
a group are initially reviewed by the General Counsel. The Chairman of the Corporate Governance
Committee is advised promptly of any such communication that alleges misconduct on the part of
Company management or raises legal, ethical or compliance concerns about Company policies or
practices.
On a periodic basis, the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee receives updates on
other communications that raise issues related to the affairs of the Company but do not fall into
the two prior categories. The Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee determines which of
these communications he would like to see. The Corporate Secretary maintains a log of all such
communications that is available for review for one year upon request of any member of the Board.
Typically, we do not forward to our Board of Directors communications from our shareholders or
other parties which are of a personal nature or are not related to the duties and
responsibilities of the Board, including customer complaints, job inquiries, surveys, polls and
business solicitations.
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Compensation of Directors
The table below shows the components of director compensation for Fiscal 2010. A Director who
is an officer or employee of the Company or its subsidiaries is not compensated for service on the
Board of Directors or on any Committee of the Board.
Director Compensation Table Fiscal 2010
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S. D. Ban |
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67,000 |
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104,623 |
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38,165 |
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209,788 |
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67,000 |
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131,861 |
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38,165 |
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62,000 |
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79,223 |
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38,165 |
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771 |
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67,000 |
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105,687 |
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38,165 |
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67,000 |
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63,258 |
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38,165 |
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72,000 |
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Annual Retainers. The Company pays its non-management Directors an annual retainer of
$62,000 for Board service and pays an additional annual retainer of $5,000 to members of
the Audit Committee, other than the chairperson. The Company also pays an annual retainer
to the chairperson of each of the Committees, other than the Executive Committee, as
follows: Audit, $10,000; Compensation and Management Development, $10,000; and Corporate
Governance, $5,000. The Company pays no meeting attendance fees. |
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Stock Awards. All Directors named above received 2,550 stock units in Fiscal 2010 as
part of their annual compensation. The stock units were awarded under the Companys 2004
Plan. Each stock unit represents the right to receive a share of stock and dividend
equivalents when the Director ends his or her service on the Board. Stock units earn
dividend equivalents on each record date for the payment of a dividend by the Company on
its shares. Accrued dividend equivalents are converted to additional stock units annually,
on the last date of the calendar year, based on the closing stock price for the Companys
shares on the last
trading day of the year. All stock units and dividend equivalents are fully vested when
credited to the Directors account. Account balances become payable 65 percent in shares
and 35 percent in cash, based on the value of a share, upon retirement or termination of
service. In the case of a change in control of the Company, the stock units and dividend
equivalents will be paid in cash based on the fair market value of the Companys common
stock on the date of the change in control. The amounts shown in column (c) above represent
the fair value of the awards of stock units recognized for financial statement reporting
purposes. The assumptions used in the calculation of the amounts shown are included in Note
2 and Note 13 to our audited consolidated financial statements for Fiscal 2010, which are
included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.
The dollar value shown in column (c) above reflects each Directors annual award, as well as
the accumulation of stock units credited upon the conversion of dividend equivalents. The
grant date fair value of each Directors annual award of 2,550 stock units was $61,226. The
grant date fair value of the stock units credited upon the conversion of dividend
equivalents to stock units in Fiscal 2010 was as follows: Dr. Ban, $43,397; Mr. Gozon,
$70,635; Mr. Jones, $17,997; Mrs. Pol, $44,461; Ms. Puccio, $2,032; Mr. Schlanger, $35,801;
and Mr. Vincent, $8,442. For the number of stock units credited to each Directors account
as of September 30, 2010, see Securities Ownership of Management Beneficial
Ownership of Directors, Nominees and Named Executive Officers Stock Units Held Under 2004
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Stock Options. All Directors named above received 8,500 stock options in Fiscal 2010 as
part of their annual compensation. The options were granted under the Companys 2004 Plan.
The option exercise price is not less than 100 percent of the fair market value of the
Companys common stock on the effective date of the grant, which is either the date of the
grant or a future date. The term of each option is generally 10 years, which is the
maximum allowable term. The options are fully vested on the effective date of the grant.
All options are nontransferable and generally exercisable only while the Director is
serving on the Board, with exceptions for exercise following retirement, disability or
death. If termination of service occurs due to retirement or disability, the option term
is shortened to the earlier of the third anniversary of the date of such termination of
service, or the original expiration date. In the event of death, the option term will be
shortened to the earlier of the expiration of the 12-month period following the Directors
death, or the original expiration date. The amounts shown in column (d) above represent the
fair value of stock option awards recognized for financial statement reporting purposes.
The grant date fair value of each Directors annual award of 8,500 stock options was
$38,165. For the number of stock options held by each Director as of September 30, 2010,
see Securities Ownership of Management Beneficial Ownership of Directors,
Nominees and Named Executive Officers Exercisable Options for UGI Common Stock. |
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The amounts shown represent above-market earnings on deferred compensation. Earnings
on deferred compensation are considered above-market to the extent that the rate of
interest exceeds 120 percent of the applicable federal long-term rate. For purposes of the
Director Compensation Table Fiscal 2010, the market rate on deferred compensation most
analogous to the rate at the time the interest rate is set under the deferred compensation
plan for Fiscal 2010 was 5.02 percent, which is 120 percent of the federal long-term rate
for December 2009. |
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the following reports of the Audit Committee and the
Compensation and Management Development Committee shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by
any general statement incorporating by reference this proxy statement into any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates this information by reference, and
shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such Acts.
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Report of the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of
Directors
The Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and
Analysis included in this proxy statement. Based on this review and discussion, the Committee
recommended to the Companys Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors approved, the inclusion
of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended September 30, 2010 and the Companys proxy statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders.
Compensation and Management
Development Committee
Marvin O. Schlanger, Chairman
Ernest E. Jones
Anne Pol
Report of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
The Audit Committee is composed of independent Directors as defined by the rules of the New
York Stock Exchange and acts under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors. As
described more fully in its charter, the role of the Committee is to assist the Board of Directors
in its oversight of the quality and integrity of the Companys financial reporting process. The
Committee also has the sole authority to appoint, retain, fix the compensation of and oversee the
work of the Companys independent auditors.
In this context, the Committee has met and held discussions with management and the
independent auditors to review and discuss the Companys internal control over financial reporting,
the interim unaudited financial statements, and the audited financial statements for Fiscal 2010.
The Committee also reviewed managements report on internal control over financial reporting,
required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. As part of this review, the
Committee reviewed the bases for managements conclusions in that report and the report of the
independent registered public accountants on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control
over financial reporting. The Committee has also discussed with the independent auditors the
matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, Communication with
Audit Committees, as amended, as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the
independent auditors independence. In addition, the Committee has received the written
disclosures and the letter from the independent auditors required by applicable requirements of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent accountants communications
with the Audit Committee concerning independence.
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Management has the primary responsibility for the financial reporting process, including the
system of internal controls, and for preparation of consolidated financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The
Companys independent auditors are responsible for auditing those financial statements and
expressing an opinion as to their conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. The Committees responsibility is to monitor and review these processes.
The members of the Committee are not professionally engaged in the practice of auditing or
accounting. The members of the Committee rely, without independent verification, on the information
provided to them and on the representations made by management and the independent auditors.
Accordingly, the Committees considerations and discussions referred to above do not assure that
the audit of the Companys financial statements has been carried out in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America, that the financial statements are
presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America or that our auditors are, in fact, independent.
Based upon the reviews and discussions described in this report, the Committee recommended to
the Board that the audited financial statements be included in the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 for filing with the SEC.
Audit Committee
Roger B. Vincent, Chairman
Anne Pol
M. Shawn Puccio
Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
In the course of its meetings, the Audit Committee considered whether the provision by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP of the professional services described below was compatible with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPs independence. The Committee concluded that our independent registered
public accounting firm is independent from the Company and its management.
Consistent with SEC policies regarding auditor independence, the Audit Committee has
responsibility for appointing, setting compensation and overseeing the work of the Companys
independent accountants. In recognition of this responsibility, the Audit Committee has a policy
of pre-approving all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent
accountants.
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Prior to engagement of the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the
next years audit, management submits to the Audit Committee for approval a list of services
expected to be rendered during that year, and fees related thereto. The aggregate fees billed by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Companys independent registered public accounting firm, in Fiscal
2010 and 2009 were as follows:
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Audit Fees(1) |
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$ |
3,146,650 |
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$ |
3,460,718 |
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Audit-Related Fees |
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0 |
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0 |
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Tax Fees(2) |
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600,000 |
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636,345 |
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All Other Fees(3) |
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212,000 |
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164,363 |
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Total Fees for Services Provided |
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$ |
3,958,650 |
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$ |
4,261,426 |
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(1) |
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Audit Fees were for audit services, including (i) the annual audit of the consolidated
financial statements and internal control over financial reporting of the Company, (ii)
subsidiary audits, (iii) review of the interim financial statements included in the Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q of the Company, AmeriGas Partners and UGI Utilities, Inc., and (iv)
services that only the independent registered public accounting firm can reasonably be
expected to provide, including the issuance of comfort letters. |
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(2) |
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Tax Fees were for the preparation of Substitute Schedule K-1 forms for unitholders of
AmeriGas Partners. |
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(3) |
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All other fees include (i) fees related to evaluation of the design and operational
effectiveness of the information system that supports AmeriGas Partners Order-to-Cash
business process, and (ii) software license fees. |
Policy for Approval of Related Person Transactions
The Companys Board of Directors has a written policy for the review and approval of Related
Person Transactions. The policy applies to any transaction in which (i) the Company or any of its
subsidiaries is a participant, (ii) any related person has a direct or indirect material interest,
and (iii) the amount involved exceeds $120,000, except for any such transaction that does not
require disclosure under SEC regulations. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, with
assistance from the Companys General Counsel, is responsible for reviewing, approving and
ratifying related person transactions. The Audit Committee intends to approve or ratify only those
related person transactions that are in, or not inconsistent with, the best interests of the
Company and its shareholders.
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Introduction
In this Compensation Discussion and Analysis, we address the compensation paid or awarded to
the following executive officers: Lon R. Greenberg, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; John
L. Walsh, our President and Chief Operating Officer; Peter Kelly, our Vice President Finance and
Chief Financial Officer; Eugene V.N. Bissell, the President and Chief Executive Officer of our
subsidiary, AmeriGas Propane, Inc.; and François Varagne, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of our subsidiary, Antargaz. We refer to these executive officers as our named executive
officers for Fiscal 2010.
Compensation decisions for Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly were made by the independent
members of our Board of Directors, after receiving the recommendations of its Compensation and
Management Development Committee. Compensation decisions for Mr. Bissell were made by the
independent members of the Board of Directors of AmeriGas Propane, Inc. (AmeriGas Propane), the
General Partner of AmeriGas Partners, after receiving the recommendation of its
Compensation/Pension Committee. Compensation decisions for Mr. Varagne were approved by the
independent members of our Board of Directors after receiving the recommendation of our
Compensation and Management Development Committee, as well as by the Board of Directors of
Antargaz parent company, AGZ Holding. For ease of understanding, we will use the term we to
refer to UGI Corporation, AmeriGas Propane, Inc. and/or AGZ Holding and the term Committee or
Committees to refer to the UGI Corporation Compensation and Management Development Committee
and/or the AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Compensation/Pension Committee as appropriate in the relevant
compensation decisions, unless the context indicates otherwise. We refer to our 2010 and 2009
fiscal years as Fiscal 2010 and Fiscal 2009, respectively.
Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
We believe that our compensation program for our named executive officers is designed to
provide a competitive level of total compensation necessary to attract and retain talented and
experienced executives. Additionally, our compensation program is intended to motivate and
encourage our executives to contribute to our success and reward our executives for leadership
excellence and performance that promotes sustainable growth in shareholder and common unitholder
value.
In Fiscal 2010, the components of our compensation program included salary, annual bonus
awards, long-term incentive compensation (performance unit awards and UGI Corporation stock option
grants), perquisites, retirement benefits, and other benefits, all as described in greater detail
in this Compensation Discussion and Analysis. We also consider granting discretionary special
equity awards from time to time, although no such awards were made to the named executive officers
during Fiscal 2010. We believe that the elements of our compensation program are essential
components of a balanced and competitive compensation program to support our annual and long-term
goals.
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Determination of Competitive Compensation
In determining Fiscal 2010 compensation, the Committees engaged Towers Perrin as their
compensation consultant. In early 2010, Towers Perrin merged with Watson Wyatt, another human
resources consulting firm, and is now called Towers Watson. Towers Watson supported the Committees
in performing their responsibilities with respect to our executive compensation program. The
primary duties of Towers Watson were to:
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Provide the Committees with independent and objective market data; |
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Conduct compensation analysis; |
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Review and advise on pay programs and salary, target bonus and long-term incentive
levels applicable to our executives; and |
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Review components of our compensation program as requested from time to time by the
Committees and recommend plan design changes as appropriate. |
Towers Watson also performs other services for us and our affiliates under separate
agreements. These services include providing (i) actuarial services for our qualified pension
plans, (ii) consulting services with respect to our benefits programs, (iii) non-discrimination
testing for our qualified benefit plans, and (iv) assistance in determining the accounting fair
value of our equity awards. Towers Watson was selected by the Committees as their compensation
consultant independent of any consideration of the services that Towers Watson provides for the
Company and its subsidiaries. None of the Towers Watson consultants that provided services to the
Committees and none of the Towers Watson executive compensation consultants were involved in any of
the actuarial and benefits consulting services provided to the Company and its subsidiaries.
Towers Watson has served as the actuary for the Companys qualified pension plans for many years,
and its knowledge and experience with our retirement and benefit plans are considered valuable. In
Fiscal 2010, we and our affiliates paid Towers Watson $736,605 for these services. In addition, we
paid Towers Watson $83,234 in Fiscal 2010 for executive compensation-related services, and the
Committees approved Towers Watsons fee structure for those services. Management engaged Towers
Watson for all other services provided by that firm, and management reviewed and approved all
Towers Watson fees.
In July of Fiscal 2010, based on their review of the Towers Watson relationship, and to avoid
any appearance of a conflict of interest, the Committees decided to retain Pay Governance LLC as
their compensation consultant for Fiscal 2011. Because Pay Governance LLC currently employs the
consultant who formerly served the Committees as our lead compensation consultant when he was
employed by Towers Perrin, the Committees did not lose the benefit of their lead consultants
knowledge of the Companys compensation policies and programs. We will not engage Pay Governance
LLC to provide any additional consulting services.
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In assessing competitive compensation, we referenced market data provided to us in Fiscal 2009
by Towers Watson. For Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly, Towers Watson provided us with two
reports: the 2009 Executive Cash Compensation Review and the 2009 Executive Long-Term Incentive
Review. Each of these reports includes an executive compensation analysis. We utilize similar
but separate Towers Watson market data for AmeriGas Propane,
including an executive compensation analysis, in determining compensation for Mr. Bissell.
For Mr. Varagne, we referenced Towers Watsons database for Top Executive Remuneration in France
when assessing his salary and annual bonus awards. We do not benchmark against specific companies
in the Towers Watson reports. Our Committees do benchmark, however, by using (through Towers
Watson) compensation databases that include numerous companies as a reference point to provide a
framework for compensation decisions. Our Committees exercise discretion and also review other
factors, such as internal equity (both within and among our business units) and sustained
individual and company performance, when setting our executives compensation.
In order to provide the Committee with market data reflecting the relative sizes of UGIs
nonutility and utility businesses, Towers Watson first calculated the market rate for comparable
executive positions in each of the Towers Watson General Industry Executive Compensation Database
(General Industry Database) and the Towers Watson Energy Services Executive Compensation Database
(Energy Services Database). Towers Watsons General Industry Database is comprised of
approximately 430 companies from a broad range of industries, including oil and gas, aerospace,
automotive and transportation, chemicals, computer, consumer products, electronics, food and
beverages, metals and mining, pharmaceutical and telecommunications. The Towers Watson Energy
Services Database is comprised of approximately 100 companies, primarily utilities. For the named
executive officers, other than Messrs. Bissell and Varagne, Towers Watson weighted the General
Industry Database data point 75% and the Energy Services Database data point 25% and added the two.
For example, if the relevant market rate for a particular executive position was $100,000 in the
General Industry Database and $90,000 in the Energy Services Database, Towers Watson would provide
us with a market rate of $97,500 for that position ($100,000 x 75% = $75,000) plus ($90,000 x 25% =
$22,500). The impact of weighting the two databases is to obtain a market rate designed to
approximate the relative sizes of our nonutility and utility businesses. The different weightings
do not have an impact on the Committees decision-making. For Mr. Bissell, we referenced Towers
Watsons General Industry Database exclusively. For Mr. Varagne, we referenced Towers Watsons
database for Top Executive Remuneration for France. That database is comprised of approximately 85
companies from a broad range of industries, including chemicals, media, aerospace,
telecommunications, healthcare, automotive, oil and gas, real estate, financial services, energy
services, industrial materials, consumer products, food and beverage, retail, and pharmaceuticals.
The identities of the companies that comprise the Towers Watson databases have not been disclosed
to us by Towers Perrin or Towers Watson.
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We generally seek to position a named executive officers salary grade so that the midpoint of
the salary range for his salary grade approximates the 50th percentile of salaries for
comparable executives included in the executive compensation database material referenced by Towers
Watson. By comparable executive, we mean an executive having a similar range of responsibilities
and the experience to fully perform those responsibilities. Towers Watson uses regression analysis
on compensation data for the applicable positions in its databases to provide us with information
on market rates of compensation. Regression analysis is an objective calculation that identifies a
relationship between one variable (in this case, compensation) and another variable that is closely
related to it. For utilities and broader general industry companies, revenue provides the firmest
relationship to compensation. In other words, a larger company
would be more likely to pay a higher amount of compensation for the same position than a
smaller company. Using this relationship, market rates are developed for positions comparable to
those of our executives, as if the companies in the Executive Compensation, Energy Services and Top
Executive Remuneration for France databases had revenues similar to ours. We believe that Towers
Watsons regression analysis on the applicable positions in these databases is an appropriate
method for establishing market rates. After consultation with Towers Watson, we considered
salaries that were within 15 percent of market median salary levels developed by Towers Watson to
be competitive.
Elements of Compensation
Salary
Salary is designed to compensate executives for their level of responsibility and sustained
individual performance. We pay our executive officers a salary that is competitive with that of
other executive officers providing comparable services, taking into account the size and nature of
the business of UGI Corporation, AmeriGas Partners or Antargaz, as the case may be.
As noted above, we seek to establish the midpoint of the salary grade for the positions held
by our named executive officers at approximately the 50th percentile of salaries for
executives in comparable positions as determined in the applicable Towers Watson executive
compensation databases. Based on the data provided by Towers Watson, we increased the range of
salary in each salary grade for each named executive officer, other than Mr. Greenberg, by 1.5
percent. The Committee established Mr. Greenbergs Fiscal 2010 salary grade midpoint at the market
median of comparable executives as identified by Towers Watsons executive compensation databases.
For Mr. Greenberg, this resulted in a slight reduction of the midpoint from the prior year.
Historically, individual salaries have been adjusted to reflect merit increases based on
subjective performance evaluations and the individuals position within the salary range for his
salary grade. For Fiscal 2010, however, in response to the challenging global and domestic
economic conditions and period of evolving market dynamics, our named executive officers did not
receive base salary increases. Other than Mr. Varagne, all named executive officers received a
salary in Fiscal 2010 that was within 86 percent to 106 percent of the midpoint for his salary
range. While there is no established salary range for Mr. Varagne, Mr. Varagnes salary is
positioned to approximate the 50th percentile of salaries for comparable executives as
determined in Towers Watsons database for Top Executive Remuneration in France.
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The following table sets forth each named executive officers Fiscal 2010 salary. As
previously discussed, our named executive officers did not receive a base salary increase in Fiscal
2010.
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Percentage Increase |
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over Fiscal 2009 |
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Salary |
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Salary |
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Lon R. Greenberg |
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$ |
1,067,500 |
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0 |
% |
John L. Walsh |
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$ |
648,440 |
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0 |
% |
Peter Kelly |
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$ |
426,400 |
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0 |
% |
Eugene V. N. Bissell |
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$ |
490,000 |
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0 |
% |
François Varagne |
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$ |
455,600 |
(1) |
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< 1 |
%(2) |
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(1) |
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Mr. Varagnes salary is paid in euros, and the amount shown reflects conversion based
on a monthly average exchange rate in Fiscal 2010 of $1.36 per euro. |
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(2) |
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Mr. Varagnes increase is due solely to the difference in the monthly average exchange
rate between Fiscal 2009 ($1.35) and Fiscal 2010 ($1.36). His salary in both Fiscal 2009
and Fiscal 2010 was 335,000. |
Annual Bonus Awards
Our annual bonus plans provide our named executive officers with the opportunity to earn
annual cash incentives provided that certain performance goals are satisfied. Our annual cash
incentives are intended to motivate our executives to focus on the achievement of our annual
business objectives by providing competitive incentive opportunities to those executives who have
the ability to significantly impact our financial performance. We believe that basing a meaningful
portion of an executives compensation on financial performance emphasizes our pay for performance
philosophy and will result in the enhancement of shareholder or common unitholder value.
In determining each executive positions target award level under our annual bonus plans, we
considered information in the Towers Watson executive compensation databases regarding the
percentage of salary payable upon achievement of target goals for executives in similar positions
at other companies as described above. In establishing the target award level, we position the
amount within the 50th to 75th percentiles for comparable positions. We
determined that the 50th to 75th percentile range was appropriate because we
believe that the annual bonus opportunities should have a significant reward potential to recognize
the difficulty of achieving the annual goals and the significant beneficial impact to the Company
of such achievement. For Fiscal 2010, Mr. Greenbergs opportunity was set at the 50th
percentile and the other named executive officers opportunities were set between the
50th and 57th percentiles.
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Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly participate in the UGI Corporation Executive Annual Bonus
Plan, while Mr. Bissell participates in the AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Executive Annual Bonus Plan.
For Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly, the entire target award opportunity was based on the
Companys earnings per share (EPS). We believe that annual bonus payments to our most senior
executives should reflect our overall financial results for the fiscal year and EPS provides a
straightforward, bottom line measure of the performance of an executive in a large,
well-established corporation. For similar reasons, Mr. Bissells target award opportunity was
principally based on earnings per common unit (EPU) of AmeriGas Partners, with the bonus
achieved based on EPU subject to adjustment based on achievement of our customer growth goal,
as described below. We believe that customer growth for AmeriGas Partners is an important
corollary to EPU because we foresee no growth in total demand for propane in the next several
years, and, therefore, customer growth is an important factor in our ability to improve the
long-term financial performance of AmeriGas Partners. Additionally, the customer growth adjustment
serves to balance the risk of achieving our short-term annual financial goals at the expense of our
long-term goal to grow our customer base. For Mr. Varagne, we determined to base his target award
entirely on achievement of Antargaz budgeted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA).
The bonus award opportunity for each of Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly was structured so
that no amounts would be paid unless the Companys EPS was at least 80 percent of the target
amount, with the target bonus award being paid out if the Companys EPS was 100 percent of the
targeted EPS. The maximum award, equal to 200 percent of the target award, would be payable if EPS
equaled or exceeded 120 percent of the EPS target. The targeted EPS for bonus purposes for Fiscal
2010 was established to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.30 per share. Each Committee has discretion
to adjust performance results for extraordinary items or other events, as the Committee deems
appropriate. For Fiscal 2010, the Committee excluded from the calculation of the EPS Leverage
Factor all of the gain associated with the divestiture of the Companys indirect subsidiary,
Atlantic Energy, due to its unusual nature. The Committee also excluded the loss associated with
discontinuance of interest rate hedges by AmeriGas Partners. During Fiscal 2010, AmeriGas
Partners management decided not to issue $150 million of long-term debt as previously planned due
to AmeriGas Partners strong cash flows and the adequate level of funds available under its
revolving loan agreements. Accordingly, AmeriGas Partners discontinued cash flow accounting
treatment for interest rate protection agreements associated with the anticipated debt issuance
which resulted in a loss. The exclusion of the gain associated with the divestiture of Atlantic
Energy resulted in a 27.3 percentage point reduction to the EPS Leverage Factor. The exclusion of
the loss associated with the discontinuance of the AmeriGas Partners interest rate hedges resulted
in a 5.5 percentage point increase to the EPS Leverage Factor. Accordingly, for Fiscal 2010,
Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly each received a bonus payout equal to 107.3 percent of his
target award.
We adopted the Antargaz EBITDA target for Mr. Varagne to more closely align his compensation
with United States pay practices by providing a bonus opportunity based on Antargaz financial
performance. Mr. Varagnes bonus award opportunity was structured so that no amounts would be
payable unless Antargaz EBITDA was at least 75 percent of the target amount. The maximum award,
equal to 200 percent of the target award, would be payable if Antargaz EBITDA exceeded 130 percent
of the EBITDA target. The targeted Antargaz EBITDA for bonus purposes for Fiscal 2010 was between
110.75 million and 124 million. For Fiscal 2010, the Committee deemed it appropriate to exclude
from Antargaz EBITDA the gain resulting from foreign currency hedges and the beneficial effect of
a change in the nature of the French business tax. These adjustments resulted in a 10.5 percentage
point reduction in the leverage factor for Mr. Varagne. Accordingly, Mr. Varagne received a bonus
payout equal to 238,721 or $324,661, or 101.8 percent of his target bonus.
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As noted above, Mr. Bissells target award opportunity was based on EPU of AmeriGas Partners,
subject to modification based on customer growth. The targeted EPU for bonus purposes for Fiscal
2010 was established to be in the range of $2.97 to $3.14 per common unit. Under the target bonus
criteria applicable to Mr. Bissell, no bonus would be paid if the EPU amount was less than
approximately 80 percent of the EPU target, while 200 percent of the target bonus might be payable
if EPU was approximately 120 percent or more of the target. The percentage of target bonus payable
based on various levels of EPU is referred to as the EPU Leverage Factor. The amount of the
award determined by applying the EPU Leverage Factor is then adjusted to reflect the degree of
achievement of a predetermined customer growth objective (Customer Growth Leverage Factor). For
Fiscal 2010, the adjustment ranged from 90 percent if the growth objective was not achieved, to 110
percent if the growth objective exceeded approximately 150 percent of the growth target. The
customer growth adjustment for Fiscal 2010 was modified to reflect our assessment of growth
prospects after considering current and projected economic and housing market conditions. We
believe the Customer Growth Leverage Factor for Fiscal 2010 represented an aggressive but
achievable growth target. Once the EPU Leverage Factor and Customer Growth Leverage Factor are
determined, the EPU Leverage Factor is multiplied by the Customer Growth Leverage Factor to obtain
an adjusted leverage factor. This adjusted leverage factor is then multiplied by the target bonus
opportunity to arrive at the bonus award payable for the fiscal year.
For Fiscal 2010, the Committee deemed it appropriate to adjust EPU to exclude the loss
associated with the discontinuance of AmeriGas Partners interest rate hedges for the reasons
previously discussed. The discretionary exclusion of this loss from EPU resulted in a 13.8
percentage point increase to the EPU Leverage Factor, which was then modified because the customer
growth target was not achieved. Accordingly, Mr. Bissell received a bonus payout equal to 89.2
percent of his target award.
The following annual bonus payments were made for Fiscal 2010:
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Target Bonus |
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Amount of |
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Paid |
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Bonus |
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Lon R. Greenberg |
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107.3 |
% |
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$ |
1,145,428 |
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John L. Walsh |
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107.3 |
% |
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$ |
591,410 |
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Peter Kelly |
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107.3 |
% |
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$ |
343,145 |
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Eugene V. N. Bissell |
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89.2 |
% |
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$ |
349,664 |
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François Varagne |
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101.8 |
% |
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$ |
324,661 |
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Long-Term Compensation Fiscal 2010 Equity Awards
Our long-term incentive compensation is intended to create a strong financial incentive for
achieving or exceeding long-term performance goals and to encourage executives to hold a
significant equity stake in our company in order to align the executives interests with
shareholder interests. Additionally, we believe our long-term incentives provide us the ability to
attract and retain talented executives in a competitive market. We awarded our long-term
compensation effective January 1, 2010 for Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, Kelly and Bissell under the
Companys Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the 2004
Plan). In addition, Mr. Bissell received long-term compensation awards effective December
31, 2009 under the 2000 AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (AmeriGas 2000 Plan).
Mr. Varagnes long-term compensation awards were made effective January 1, 2010 under the 2008
Sub-Plan for French Employees and Corporate Officers under the Companys 2004 Plan.
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Our long-term compensation for Fiscal 2010 included UGI Corporation stock option grants and
either UGI Corporation or AmeriGas Partners performance unit awards. Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh,
Kelly and Varagne were each awarded UGI Corporation performance units tied to the three-year total
return performance of the Companys common stock relative to that of the companies in the S&P
Utilities Index. Mr. Bissell was awarded AmeriGas Partners performance unit awards tied to the
three-year total return performance of AmeriGas Partners common units relative to that of the
limited partnerships in the Alerian MLP Index. Each performance unit represents the right of the
recipient to receive a share of common stock or a common unit if specified performance goals and
other conditions are met.
As is the case with cash compensation and annual bonus awards, we referenced Towers Watsons
executive compensation databases in establishing equity compensation for the named executive
officers, except for Mr. Varagne, for whom such data was not available. In determining the total
dollar value of the long-term compensation opportunity to be provided in Fiscal 2010, we initially
referenced (i) market median salary information and (ii) the percentage of the market median base
salary for each position to be delivered as a long-term compensation opportunity, both as
calculated by Towers Watson. The aforementioned percentage was developed using the applicable
executive compensation databases and was targeted to produce long-term compensation opportunity at
the 50th percentile level.
We initially applied approximately 50 percent of the amount of the long-term incentive
opportunity to stock options and approximately 50 percent to performance units. We have bifurcated
long-term compensation in this manner since 2000 and believe it provides a good balance between two
related, but discrete goals. Stock options are designed to align the executives interests with
shareholder interests, because the value of stock options is a function of the appreciation or
depreciation of our stock price. As explained in more detail below, the performance units are
designed to encourage total shareholder return that compares favorably relative to a competitive
peer group.
In providing award calculations, Towers Watson valued our stock options by applying a binomial
model. The stock price used in the model for January 1, 2010 awards was $25.11 which was the
three-month average UGI stock price from May 10, 2009 through August 10, 2009. The model also
assumes 5 percent turnover annually over the vesting period to account for options forfeited by
terminating participants. As a result of this analysis, Towers Watson valued the stock options at
$2.27 per underlying share. Based on its valuation, Towers Watson calculated the number of options
to be granted to the named executive officers covering a specified number of underlying shares.
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The remaining approximately 50 percent of the long-term compensation opportunity is awarded as
performance units. In calculating the number of UGI Corporation performance units
to be awarded to each named executive officer, other than Mr. Bissell, who received AmeriGas
Partners performance units, Towers Watson established a per performance unit value of $19.45. This
value was computed by taking an average price for the Companys common stock over the three-month
period from May 10, 2009 through August 10, 2009, and adjusting the price based on Towers Watsons
standard assumptions, including the same 5 percent turnover assumption used in valuing stock
options. The number of AmeriGas Partners performance unit awards was computed in a similar
fashion, subject to the same 5 percent turnover assumption. The unit price used in the model for
December 31, 2009 awards was $33.46 which was the three-month average AmeriGas Partners common unit
price from May 10, 2009 through August 10, 2009. As a result of this analysis, Towers Watson
valued the performance unit awards at $25.92 per underlying unit.
While management used the Towers Watson calculations as a starting point, in accordance with
past practice, management recommended adjustments to the aggregate number of the Companys stock
options and the Companys and AmeriGas Partners performance units calculated by Towers Watson.
The adjustments were designed to address historic grant practices, internal pay equity (both within
and among our business units) and the policy of the Company that the three-year average of the
annual number of equity awards made under the Companys 2004 Plan for the fiscal years 2008 through
2010, expressed as a percentage of common shares outstanding at fiscal year-end, will not exceed 2
percent. Mr. Varagnes stock option awards and performance unit awards were recommended by
management, based on managements consideration of internal pay equity and recognition that these
types of long-term awards are utilized less frequently overseas than in the United States. Despite
the significant decrease in the UGI Corporation stock option value between Fiscal 2009 and Fiscal
2010 as calculated by Towers Watson for the purpose of valuing our stock options, management, in
response to challenging global and domestic economic conditions, did not recommend increasing the
number of stock options granted to Messrs. Greenberg, Varagne and Walsh in Fiscal 2010. In
addition, management recommended only modestly increasing the number of stock options granted to
the other named executive officers in Fiscal 2010. For purposes of calculating the annual number
of equity awards used in this calculation: (i) each stock option granted is deemed to equal one
share, and (ii) each performance unit earned and paid in shares of stock and each stock unit
granted and expected to be paid in shares of stock is deemed to equal four shares.
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As a result of the Committees acceptance of managements recommendations, the named
executives, other than Mr. Varagne, received between approximately 82 percent and 93 percent of the
total dollar value of long-term compensation opportunity recommended by Towers Watson. The total
dollar value of the long-term compensation received by the named executive officers in Fiscal 2010
was approximately 29 percent to 39 percent less than the dollar value of long-term compensation
awarded in Fiscal 2009. The actual grant amounts are set forth below:
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Shares Underlying |
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Stock Options |
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Performance Units |
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Name |
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# Granted |
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# Granted |
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Lon R. Greenberg |
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300,000 |
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70,000 |
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John L. Walsh |
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125,000 |
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28,000 |
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Peter Kelly |
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77,000 |
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17,000 |
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Eugene V. N. Bissell |
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80,000 |
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17,000 |
(2) |
François Varagne(1) |
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57,000 |
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18,500 |
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(1) |
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Towers Watson made no calculation regarding Mr. Varagnes long-term
compensation, which is addressed below. |
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(2) |
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Constitutes AmeriGas Partners performance units. |
While the number of performance units awarded to the named executive officers, other than Mr.
Varagne, was determined as described above, the actual number of shares or units underlying
performance units that are paid out at the expiration of the three-year performance period will be
based upon the Companys comparative total shareholder return (TSR) or AmeriGas Partners total
unitholder return (TUR) over the period from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Specifically,
with respect to the Companys performance units, we will compare the TSR of the Companys common
stock relative to the TSR performance of those companies comprising the S&P 500 Utilities Index
(S&P Utilities Index) as of the beginning of the performance period. In computing TSR, the
Company uses the average of the daily closing prices for its common stock and the common stock of
each company in the S&P Utilities Index for the 90 calendar days prior to January 1 of the
beginning and end of a given three-year performance period. In addition, TSR gives effect to all
dividends throughout the three-year performance period as if they had been reinvested. If a
company is added to the S&P Utilities Index during a three-year performance period, we do not
include that company in our TSR analysis. We will only remove a company that was included in the
S&P Utilities Index at the beginning of a performance period if such company ceases to exist during
the applicable performance period. Those companies in the S&P Utilities Index as of December 31,
2009 were as follows:
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Allegheny Energy, Inc.
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EQT Corporation
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PPL Corporation |
Ameren Corporation
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Exelon Corporation
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Progress Energy, Inc. |
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
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FirstEnergy Corp.
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Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. |
Centerpoint Energy, Inc.
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FPL Group, Inc.
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Questar Corporation |
CMS Energy Corporation
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Integrys Energy Group, Inc.
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SCANA Corporation |
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
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Nicor Inc.
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Sempra Energy |
Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
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NiSource Inc.
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TECO Energy, Inc. |
Dominion Resources, Inc.
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Northeast Utilities
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The AES Corporation |
DTE Energy Company
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PG&E Corporation
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The Southern Company |
Duke Energy Corporation
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Pepco Holdings, Inc.
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Wisconsin Energy Corporation |
Edison International
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Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
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Xcel Energy Inc. |
Entergy Corporation |
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In computing TUR, we use the average of the daily closing prices for AmeriGas Partners common
units and those of each of the limited partnerships in the Alerian MLP Index for the 90 calendar
days prior to January 1 of the beginning and end of a given three-year performance period. In
addition, TUR gives effect to all distributions throughout the three-year performance period as if
they had been reinvested. For the AmeriGas Partners performance units awarded to Mr. Bissell, we
compare the TUR of AmeriGas Partners common units to the TUR performance of each of the 50 limited
partnerships in the Alerian MLP Index. If a partnership is added to the Alerian MLP Index during a
three-year performance period, we do not include that partnership in
our TUR analysis. We will only remove a partnership that was included in the Alerian MLP
Index at the beginning of a performance period if such partnership ceases to exist during the
applicable performance period. Prior to Fiscal 2010, we compared the TUR performance of AmeriGas
Partners common units to the TUR performance of a peer group consisting of selected publicly-traded
limited partnerships engaged in the propane, pipeline and coal industries. We believe using a
published index maintained by an independent third party is preferable to using a selected group of
partnerships because it lends greater impartiality to the AmeriGas Propane long-term incentive
compensation program. The limited partnerships comprising the Alerian MLP Index as of December 31,
2009 were as follows:
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Alliance Holdings GP, L.P.
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Enterprise GP Holdings LP
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Penn Virginia GP Holdings, L.P. |
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.
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EV Energy Partners, L.P.
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Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. |
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP
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Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
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Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P. |
Buckeye GP Holdings L.P.
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Genesis Energy, L.P.
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Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. |
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
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Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
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Regency Energy Partners LP |
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
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Inergy, L.P.
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Spectra Energy Partners, LP |
Copano Energy, L.L.C.
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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.
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Star Gas Partners, L.P. |
DCP Midstream Partners, LP
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Kinder Morgan Management, LLC
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Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. |
Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
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Legacy Reserves LP
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Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. |
Duncan Energy Partners L.P.
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Linn Energy, LLC
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TC PipeLines, LP |
El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P.
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Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
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Targa Resources Partners LP |
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.
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Markwest Energy Partners, L.P.
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Teekay LNG Partners L.P. |
Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.
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Natural Resource Partners L.P.
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Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. |
Encore Energy Partners LP
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Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
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Western Gas Partners, LP |
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P.
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NuStar Energy L.P.
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Williams Partners L.P. |
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
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Nustar GP Holdings, LLC
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Williams Pipeline Partners L.P. |
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
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ONEOK Partners, L.P. |
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Each award payable to the named executive officers, other than Mr. Varagne, provides a number
of the Companys shares or AmeriGas Partners common units equal to the number of performance units
earned. After the Committee has determined that the conditions for payment have been satisfied,
management of the Company or AmeriGas Propane, as the case may be, has the authority to provide for
a cash payment to the named executives, other than Mr. Varagne, in lieu of the shares or common
units payable. The cash payment is based on the value of the securities at the end of the
performance period and is designed to meet minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. In the
event that UGI executives earn shares in excess of the target award, the value of the above target
shares is paid entirely in cash.
For the Companys performance units, the minimum award, equivalent to 50 percent of the number
of performance units, will be payable if the Companys TSR rank is at the 40th
percentile of the S&P Utilities Index companies. The target award, equivalent to 100 percent of
the number of performance units, will be payable if the TSR rank is at the 50th
percentile. The maximum award, equivalent to 200 percent of the number of performance units, will
be payable if the Companys TSR rank is the highest of all S&P Utilities Index companies. The
number of AmeriGas Partners common units underlying performance units that will be paid out to
Mr. Bissell will be based upon AmeriGas Partners TUR rank relative to the Alerian MLP Index
partnerships and is computed using an analogous methodology as described above with regard to the
Companys TSR ranking.
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All performance units, other than those held by Mr. Varagne, have dividend or distribution
equivalent rights, as applicable. A dividend equivalent is an amount determined by multiplying the
number of performance units credited to a recipients account by the per-share cash dividend, or
the per-share fair market value of any non-cash dividend, paid by the Company during the
performance period on its shares on a dividend payment date. Accrued dividend and distribution
equivalents are payable on the number of common shares or AmeriGas Partners common units
payable, if any, at the end of the performance period and are paid in cash.
Mr. Varagnes target award is set differently from that of the other named executive officers
to preserve favorable treatment under French tax law, which limits our ability to pay awards in
excess of the target amount. Therefore, Mr. Varagnes target award is payable if the Companys TSR
rank is the highest of all of the indexed companies, and is reduced below the target award if a
lower ranking is achieved. Mr. Varagnes minimum award, equivalent to 25 percent of the number of
performance units, will be payable if the Companys TSR rank is at the 40th percentile
of the indexed companies; the target award, equivalent to 50 percent of the number of performance
units, will be payable if the TSR rank is at the 50th percentile; and the maximum award,
equivalent to 100 percent of the number of performance units, will be payable if the Companys TSR
rank is the highest of all companies.
Long-Term Compensation Payout of Performance Units for 2007-2009 Period
During Fiscal 2010, we paid out awards to those executives who received performance units in
fiscal year 2007 for the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009. For that period, the
Companys TSR ranked 13th relative to the 29 companies in the S&P Utilities Index,
placing the Company just above the 58th percentile ranking, resulting in a 121.6 percent
payout of the target award. AmeriGas Partners TUR ranked 6th relative to its peer
group of 18 other partnerships, placing AmeriGas Partners just above 72nd percentile
ranking, resulting in a 145.4 percent payout of the target award. The performance criteria for the
Companys and AmeriGas Partners performance unit awards during that period was the same as those
for the performance units granted for 2009-2011, described above, except that the Partnerships TUR
was compared to that of each member of a peer group of publicly-traded limited partnerships in the
propane, pipeline and coal industries as of the January 1, 2007 award date. As a result of the
foregoing, the payouts on performance unit awards were as follows:
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Performance Unit Payout |
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Name |
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Performance Unit Payout (#) |
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Value (1) ($) |
|
Lon R. Greenberg |
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72,960 |
|
|
|
1,931,707 |
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John L. Walsh |
|
|
31,616 |
|
|
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837,073 |
|
Peter Kelly |
|
|
12,160 |
|
|
|
317,558 |
|
Eugene V. N. Bissell |
|
|
20,356 |
|
|
|
969,149 |
|
François Varagne |
|
|
11,248 |
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|
272,089 |
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(1) |
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Includes distribution equivalent or dividend equivalent payout. |
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Perquisites
We provide limited perquisite opportunities to our executive officers. We provide
reimbursement for tax preparation services, certain health maintenance services and limited spousal
travel. In addition, Mr. Varagne has a company car. The aggregate cost of perquisites for all
named executive officers in Fiscal 2010 was less than $50,000.
Other Benefits
Our named executive officers participate in various retirement, pension, deferred compensation
and severance plans which are described in greater detail in the Ongoing Plans and Post-Employment
Agreements section of this Compensation Discussion and Analysis. We also provide employees,
including the named executive officers, with a variety of other benefits, including medical and
dental benefits, disability benefits, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacations. These
benefits generally are available to all of our full-time employees.
Ongoing Plans and Post-Employment Agreements
We have several plans and agreements (described below) that enable our named executive
officers to accrue retirement benefits as the executives continue to work for us, provide severance
benefits upon certain types of termination of employment events or provide other forms of deferred
compensation. Except where specifically stated, Mr. Varagne does not participate in the plans
described below.
Retirement Income Plan for Employees of UGI Utilities, Inc. (the UGI Pension Plan)
This plan is a tax-qualified defined benefit plan available to, among others, employees of the
Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The UGI Pension Plan was closed to new participants as of
January 1, 2009. The UGI Pension Plan provides an annual retirement benefit based on an employees
earnings and years of service, subject to maximum benefit limitations. Messrs. Greenberg, Kelly
and Walsh participate in the UGI Pension Plan; Mr. Bissell has a vested benefit, but he no longer
participates. See Compensation of Executive Officers Pension Benefits Table Fiscal
2010 and accompanying narrative for additional information.
UGI Utilities, Inc. Savings Plan (the UGI Savings Plan)
This plan is a tax-qualified defined contribution plan available to, among others, employees
of the Company. Under the plan, an employee may contribute, subject to Internal Revenue Code (the
Code) limitations (which, among other things, limited annual contributions in 2010 to $16,500),
up to a maximum of 50 percent of his or her eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis and up to
20 percent of his or her eligible compensation on an after-tax basis. The combined maximum of
pre-tax and after-tax contributions is 50 percent of his or her eligible compensation. The Company
provides matching contributions targeted at 50 percent of the first 3 percent of eligible
compensation contributed by the employee in any pay period, and 25 percent of the next 3 percent.
For participants entering the UGI Savings Plan on or after January 1, 2009, who are not eligible to
participate in the UGI Pension Plan, the Company provides matching contributions targeted at
100 percent of the first 5 percent of eligible compensation contributed by the employee in any pay
period. Amounts credited to an employees account in the plan may be invested among a number of
funds, including the Companys stock fund. Messrs. Greenberg, Kelly and Walsh are eligible to
participate in the UGI Savings Plan.
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AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Savings Plan (the AmeriGas Savings Plan)
This plan is a tax-qualified defined contribution plan for AmeriGas Propane employees.
Subject to Code limits, which are the same as described above with respect to the UGI Savings Plan,
an employee may contribute, on a pre-tax basis, up to 50 percent of his or her eligible
compensation, and AmeriGas Propane provides a matching contribution equal to 100 percent of the
first 5 percent of eligible compensation contributed in any pay period. Like the UGI Savings Plan,
participants in the AmeriGas Savings Plan may invest amounts credited to their account among a
number of funds, including the Companys stock fund. Mr. Bissell is eligible to participate in the
AmeriGas Savings Plan.
UGI Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Supplemental Savings Plan
UGI Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
This plan is a nonqualified defined benefit plan that provides retirement benefits that would
otherwise be provided under the UGI Pension Plan, but are restricted from being paid from the UGI
Pension Plan by Code limits. The plan also provides additional benefits in the event of certain
terminations of employment covered by a change in control agreement. Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and
Kelly participate in the UGI Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. See
Compensation of Executive Officers Pension Benefits Table Fiscal 2010 and accompanying
narrative for additional information.
UGI Corporation Supplemental Savings Plan
This plan is a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that provides benefits that would be
provided under the qualified UGI Savings Plan in the absence of Code limitations. The Supplemental
Savings Plan is intended to pay an amount substantially equal to the difference between the Company
matching contribution to the qualified UGI Savings Plan and the matching contribution that would
have been made under the qualified UGI Savings Plan if the Code limitations were not in effect. At
the end of each plan year, a participants account is credited with earnings equal to the weighted
average return on two indices: 60 percent on the total return of the Standard and Poors 500 Index
and 40 percent on the total return of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The plan
also provides additional benefits in the event of certain terminations of employment covered by a
change in control agreement. Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly are each eligible to participate in
the UGI Corporation Supplemental Savings Plan and each will receive a benefit if his contribution
to the UGI Savings Plan satisfies the requirements under the UGI Corporation Supplemental Savings
Plan. See Compensation of Executive Officers Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table -
Fiscal 2010 and accompanying narrative for additional information.
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AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
AmeriGas Propane maintains a supplemental executive retirement plan, which is a nonqualified
deferred compensation plan for highly compensated employees of AmeriGas
Propane. Under the plan, AmeriGas Propane credits to each participants account annually an
amount equal to 5 percent of the participants compensation up to the Code compensation limits and
10 percent of excess compensation. In addition, if any portion of AmeriGas Propanes matching
contribution under the AmeriGas Savings Plan is forfeited due to nondiscrimination requirements
under the Code, the forfeited amount, adjusted for earnings and losses on the amount, will be
credited to a participants account. Participants direct the investment of the amounts in their
accounts among a number of mutual funds. Mr. Bissell participates in the AmeriGas Propane, Inc.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. See Compensation of Executive Officers
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table Fiscal 2010 and accompanying narrative for additional
information.
Antargaz Supplemental Retirement Plans
Defined Contribution Plan
This plan provides supplemental retirement income to certain management-level individuals of
Antargaz, including Mr. Varagne, who have at least one year of service with Antargaz. Under the
plan, Antargaz is obligated to contribute to Mr. Varagnes account 5 percent of his total
remuneration that is subject to social security contributions; provided that Antargaz 5 percent
contribution will only apply to Mr. Varagnes remuneration that is less than or equal to six times
the Social Security ceiling in France. The ceiling in 2010 was 34,620. Investment of
contributions to the plan is managed by an insurance company. Upon Mr. Varagnes retirement,
payment will be made by the insurance company to Mr. Varagne in the form of a life annuity based on
the contributions to Mr. Varagnes account. Mr. Varagne is entitled to receive benefits under the
plan upon retirement regardless of whether he is a corporate officer of Antargaz at the time of his
retirement.
Defined Benefit Plan
This plan provides supplemental retirement income to certain management-level individuals of
Antargaz, including Mr. Varagne, who have at least five years of service with Antargaz. Mr.
Varagne has satisfied the five-year service requirement. For purposes of accumulating benefits
under the plan, benefits began accruing September 1, 2009 and Antargaz is obligated to purchase an
annuity annually on behalf of Mr. Varagne. The amount of the annuity is based on Mr. Varagnes
length of service with Antargaz (up to a maximum of ten years) and Mr. Varagnes average annual
remuneration for the prior three-year period in excess of six times the Social Security annual
ceiling in France. The annuity paid may not exceed 15 percent of Mr. Varagnes final average
remuneration for the thirty-six month period immediately preceding retirement. The annuity amount
is also reduced by any other supplemental retirement income, other than statutory retirement
schemes, payable to Mr. Varagne. Mr. Varagne is entitled to receive benefits under the plan upon
retirement only if he is a corporate officer of Antargaz at the time of his retirement, is at least
62 years of age, and immediately after retirement begins receiving benefits from the compulsory
Social Security retirement system in France.
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AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan
AmeriGas Propane maintains a nonqualified deferred compensation plan under which participants
may defer up to $10,000 of their annual compensation. Deferral elections are made annually by
eligible participants in respect of compensation to be earned for the following year. Participants
may direct the investment of deferred amounts into a number of mutual funds. Payment of amounts
accrued for the account of a participant generally is made following the participants termination
of employment. Mr. Bissell is eligible to participate in the AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Plan. See Compensation of Executive Officers Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation Table Fiscal 2010 and accompanying narrative for additional information.
UGI Corporation 2009 Deferral Plan, As Amended and Restated Effective June 1, 2010
This plan provides deferral options that comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, related to (i) all stock units and phantom units granted
to the Companys and AmeriGas Propanes non-employee Directors, (ii) benefits payable under the UGI
Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, and (iii) benefits payable under the AmeriGas
Propane, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. If an eligible participant elects to defer
payment under the plan, the participant may receive future benefits after separation from service
as (i) a lump sum payment, (ii) annual installment payments over a period between two and ten years
or (iii) one to five retirement distribution accounts to be paid in a lump sum in the year
specified by the individual. Deferred benefits, other than stock units and phantom units, will be
deemed to be invested in investment funds selected by the participant from among a list of
available funds. Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, Kelly and Bissell elected to defer benefits under this
plan. The plan also provides newly eligible participants with a deferral election that must be
acted upon promptly.
Severance Pay Plans for Senior Executive Employees
The Company and AmeriGas Propane each maintain a severance pay plan that provides severance
compensation to certain senior level employees. The plans are designed to alleviate the financial
hardships that may be experienced by executive employee participants whose employment is terminated
without just cause, other than in the event of death or disability. The Companys plan covers
Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly, and the AmeriGas Propane plan covers Mr. Bissell. See
Compensation of Executive Officers Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in
Control for further information regarding the severance plans.
Severance Arrangement with Mr. Varagne
Mr. Varagne has an agreement with our French subsidiary, AGZ Holding, which provides severance
benefits in the event he is terminated without fault on his part. The agreement provides for a
cash payment equal to one year of compensation, based on compensation received in the 12 months
prior to the effective date of termination. Mr. Varagnes agreement requires that he execute a
release discharging the Company and its subsidiaries from liability in connection with his
termination prior to receipt of severance payments. See Potential Payments Upon Termination or
Change in Control below for further information regarding Mr. Varagnes severance agreement.
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Change in Control Agreements
The Company has change in control agreements with Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh and Kelly, and
AmeriGas Propane has a change in control agreement with Mr. Bissell. Mr. Varagne is entitled to
severance compensation under the severance agreement described above. The change in control
agreements are designed to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of the
executives without distraction in the face of potentially disturbing circumstances arising from the
possibility of the change in control and to serve as an incentive to their continued employment
with us. The agreements provide for payments and other benefits if we terminate an executives
employment without cause or if the executive terminates employment for good reason within two years
following a change in control of the Company (and, in the case of Mr. Bissell, AmeriGas Propane or
AmeriGas Partners). The agreements also provide that if change in control payments exceed certain
threshold amounts, we will make additional payments to reimburse the executives for excise and
related taxes imposed under the Code. See Compensation of Executive Officers Potential
Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control for further information regarding the change in
control agreements.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
We seek to align executives interests with shareholder and unitholder interests through our
equity ownership guidelines. We believe that by encouraging our executives to maintain a
meaningful equity interest in the Company or, if applicable, AmeriGas Partners, we will enhance the
link between our executives and stockholders or unitholders. Under our guidelines, except for Mr.
Varagne, an executive must meet 10 percent of the ownership requirement within one year from the
date of employment or promotion and must use 10 percent of his gross annual bonus award to purchase
stock (or, in the case of Mr. Bissell, partnership common units or stock) until his share ownership
requirement is met. In addition, the guidelines require that 50 percent of the net proceeds from a
cashless exercise of stock options be used to purchase stock until the ownership requirement is
met. Up to 20 percent of the ownership requirement may be satisfied through holdings of UGI
Corporation common stock in the executives account in the relevant savings plan. Mr. Varagne has
a ten percent equity retention requirement included in the terms of certain of his outstanding
performance unit and stock option awards. None of these equity awards had vested at September 30,
2010.
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Mr. Bissell is permitted to satisfy his requirements through ownership of UGI common stock,
AmeriGas Partners common units, or a combination of UGI common stock and AmeriGas Partners common
units, with each AmeriGas Partners common unit equivalent to 1.5 shares of UGI common stock. The
stock ownership guidelines further permit any Company executive who was formerly employed by
AmeriGas Propane to satisfy up to 50 percent of his or her stock ownership requirement with
AmeriGas Partners common units. The following table provides information regarding our equity
ownership guidelines for, and the number of shares and common units held at September 30, 2010 by
our named executive officers:
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Required |
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Number of Shares of |
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Number of |
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Ownership of UGI |
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UGI Corporation |
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AmeriGas Partners |
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Corporation |
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Stock Held at |
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Common Units Held |
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Name |
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Common Stock |
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9/30/2010(1) |
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at 9/30/2010(1) |
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Lon R. Greenberg |
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|
250,000 |
|
|
|
406,305 |
|
|
|
11,000 |
|
John L. Walsh |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
110,249 |
|
|
|
7,000 |
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Peter Kelly |
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60,000 |
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46,042 |
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0 |
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Eugene V.N. Bissell |
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60,000 |
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68,197 |
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64,600 |
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François Varagne |
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(2) |
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24,488 |
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0 |
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(1) |
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All officers are in compliance with the stock ownership guidelines, which require the
accumulation of shares or shares and common units over time. |
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(2) |
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Mr. Varagne has a ten percent equity retention requirement included in the terms of
certain of his outstanding performance unit and stock option awards. None of these equity
awards had vested at September 30, 2010. |
Stock Option Grant Practices
The Committees approve annual stock option grants to executive officers in the last calendar
quarter of each year, effective the following January 1. The exercise price per share of the
options is equal to or greater than the closing share price of the Companys common stock on the
last trading day of December. A grant to a new employee is generally effective on the later of the
date the employee commences employment with us or the date the Committee authorizes the grant. In
either case the exercise price is equal to or greater than the closing price per share of the
Companys common stock on the effective date of grant. From time to time, management recommends
stock option grants for non-executive employees, and the grants, if approved by the Committee, are
effective on or after the date of Committee action and have an exercise price equal to or greater
than the closing price per share of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. We believe
that our stock option grant practices are appropriate and effectively eliminate any question
regarding timing of grants in anticipation of material events.
Role of Executive Officers in Determining Executive Compensation
In connection with Fiscal 2010 compensation, Mr. Greenberg, aided by our human resources
personnel, provided statistical data and recommendations to the appropriate Committee to assist it
in determining compensation levels. Mr. Greenberg did not make recommendations as to his own
compensation and was excused from the Committee meeting when his compensation was discussed by the
Committee. While the Committees utilized this information, and valued Mr. Greenbergs observations
with regard to other executive officers, the ultimate decisions regarding executive compensation
were made by the independent members of the appropriate Board of Directors following Committee
recommendations.
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Tax Considerations
In Fiscal 2010, we paid salary and annual bonus compensation to named executive officers that
was not fully deductible under U.S. federal tax law because it did not meet the statutory
performance criteria. Section 162(m) of the Code precludes us from deducting certain forms of
compensation in excess of $1,000,000 paid to the named executive officers in any one year. Our
policy generally is to preserve the federal income tax deductibility of equity compensation paid to
our executives by making it performance-based. We will continue to consider and evaluate all of
our compensation programs in light of federal tax law and regulations. However, we may continue to
pay compensation that is not deductible where sound business judgment so requires.
Risks Related to Compensation Policies and Practices
Management conducted a risk assessment of our compensation policies and practices for Fiscal
2010. Based on its evaluation, management does not believe that any such policies or practices
create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Partnership.
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Compensation of Executive Officers
The following tables, narrative and footnotes provide information regarding the compensation
of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and our three other most highly
compensated executive officers in Fiscal 2010.
Summary Compensation Table Fiscal 2010
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Change in Pension |
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Value and |
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Non-Equity |
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Nonqualified |
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Incentive |
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Deferred |
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Option |
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Compensation |
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All Other |
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Name and Principal |
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Fiscal |
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Salary |
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Bonus |
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Awards |
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Awards |
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Compensation |
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Earnings |
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Compensation |
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Total |
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Position |
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Year |
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($) |
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($) |
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($)(1) |
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($)(1) |
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($)(2) |
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($)(3) |
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($)(4) |
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($) |
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(a) |
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(b) |
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(c) |
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(d) |
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(e) |
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(f) |
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(g) |
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(h) |
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(i) |
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(j) |
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Lon R. Greenberg |
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2010 |
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1,067,500 |
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0 |
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1,590,400 |
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1,347,000 |
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1,145,428 |
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1,971,422 |
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69,853 |
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7,191,603 |
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Chairman and Chief |
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2009 |
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1,067,975 |
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0 |
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1,957,200 |
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1,218,000 |
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1,591,643 |
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2,640,022 |
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65,416 |
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8,540,256 |
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Executive Officer |
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2008 |
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1,026,300 |
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0 |
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2,123,800 |
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1,524,000 |
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964,722 |
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945,498 |
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81,405 |
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6,665,725 |
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John L. Walsh |
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2010 |
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648,440 |
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0 |
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636,160 |
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561,250 |
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591,410 |
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377,873 |
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33,081 |
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2,848,214 |
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President and |
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2009 |
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648,202 |
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0 |
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782,880 |
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507,500 |
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821,800 |
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330,768 |
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25,979 |
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3,117,129 |
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Chief Operating Officer |
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2008 |
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616,933 |
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0 |
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819,180 |
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609,600 |
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493,383 |
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147,550 |
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24,494 |
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2,711,140 |
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Peter Kelly |
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2010 |
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426,400 |
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0 |
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386,240 |
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345,730 |
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343,145 |
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190,697 |
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20,323 |
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1,712,535 |
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Vice President-Finance and |
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2009 |
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426,240 |
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0 |
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475,320 |
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284,200 |
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476,822 |
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134,986 |
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5,989 |
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1,803,557 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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2008 |
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406,036 |
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0 |
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455,100 |
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279,400 |
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286,255 |
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87,402 |
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0 |
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1,514,193 |
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Eugene V. N. Bissell |
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2010 |
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490,006 |
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0 |
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715,700 |
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359,200 |
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349,664 |
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3,778 |
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85,475 |
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2,003,823 |
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President and Chief Executive |
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2009 |
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487,820 |
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0 |
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643,400 |
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304,500 |
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450,800 |
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5,943 |
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97,151 |
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1,989,614 |
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Officer of AmeriGas Propane, Inc. |
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2008 |
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442,000 |
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0 |
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467,520 |
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330,200 |
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252,960 |
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376 |
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70,200 |
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1,563,256 |
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François Varagne |
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2010 |
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455,600 |
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0 |
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189,440 |
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255,930 |
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324,661 |
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159,952 |
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48,936 |
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1,434,519 |
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Chairman and |
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2009 |
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452,250 |
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0 |
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234,210 |
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268,470 |
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252,493 |
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62,170 |
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34,185 |
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1,303,778 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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2008 |
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490,750 |
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0 |
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254,560 |
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289,560 |
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282,418 |
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0 |
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38,236 |
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1,355,524 |
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Antargaz (5) |
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(1) |
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The amounts shown in columns (e) and (f) above represent the aggregate fair value of awards
of performance units, and stock options on the date of grant. The assumptions used in the
calculation of the amounts shown are included in Note 2 and Note 13 to our audited
consolidated financial statements for Fiscal 2010, which are included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K. See the Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table Fiscal 2010 for information on awards
of performance units and stock options made in Fiscal 2010. |
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(2) |
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The amounts shown in this column represent payments made under the applicable
performance-based annual bonus plan. |
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(3) |
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Except for Mr. Varagne, the amounts shown in column (h) of the Summary Compensation Table
Fiscal 2010 reflect (i) the change from September 30, 2009 to September 30, 2010 in the
actuarial present value of the named executive officers accumulated benefit under the
Companys defined benefit and actuarial pension plans, including the UGI Corporation
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, and (ii) the above-market portion of earnings, if any,
on nonqualified deferred compensation accounts. The change in pension value from year to year
as reported in this column is subject to market volatility and may not represent the value
that a named executive officer will actually accrue under the Companys pension plans during
any given year. Mr. Bissell has a vested annual benefit of approximately $3,300 under the
Companys defined benefit pension plan,
based on prior credited service. Mr. Bissell is not a current participant in the Companys
defined benefit retirement plan or in the UGI Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement
Plan. Mr. Varagne is a participant in the Antargaz Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Mr.
Varagnes benefit under the Antargaz Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan does not vest until
his retirement from Antargaz after attaining at least 62 years of age. See Pension Benefits
Antargaz Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. If Mr. Varagne satisfies requirements for
payment of this benefit, it is payable in the form of a lifetime annuity. The material terms of
the Companys pension plans and deferred compensation plans are described in the Pension
Benefits Table Fiscal 2010 and the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table Fiscal 2010, and
the related narratives to each. Earnings on deferred compensation are considered above-market
to the extent that the rate of interest exceeds 120 percent of the applicable federal long-term
rate. For purposes of the Summary Compensation Table Fiscal 2010, the market rate on deferred
compensation most analogous to the rate at the time the interest rate is set under the Companys
plan for Fiscal 2010 was 5.02 percent, which is 120 percent of the federal long-term rate for
December 2009. Mr. Bissells earnings on deferred compensation are market-based, and calculated
in the same manner and at the same rate as earnings on externally managed investments available
in a broad-based qualified plan. The amounts included in column (h) of the Summary Compensation
Table Fiscal 2010 are itemized below. |
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Change in |
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Above-Market |
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Pension |
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Earnings on |
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Value |
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Deferred Compensation |
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Name |
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($) |
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($) |
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L.R. Greenberg |
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1,903,027 |
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68,395 |
|
J.L. Walsh |
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369,494 |
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8,379 |
|
P. Kelly |
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190,697 |
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0 |
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E.V.N. Bissell |
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3,778 |
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0 |
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F. Varagne |
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159,952 |
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0 |
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(4) |
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The table below shows the components of the amounts included for each named executive officer
under column (i), All Other Compensation, in the Summary Compensation Table Fiscal 2010. Other
than as set forth below, the named executive officers did not receive perquisites with an aggregate
value of $10,000 or more. |
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Supplemental |
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Savings Plan; |
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Executive |
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to |
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Retirement Plan; |
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Tax |
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401(k) |
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Antargaz Defined |
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Reimburse- |
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Savings Plan |
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Contribution Plan |
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ment |
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Perquisites |
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Total |
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Name |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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L.R. Greenberg |
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5,513 |
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54,318 |
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0 |
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10,022 |
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69,853 |
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J.L. Walsh |
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5,513 |
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27,568 |
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0 |
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0 |
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33,081 |
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P. Kelly |
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5,513 |
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14,810 |
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0 |
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0 |
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20,323 |
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E.V.N. Bissell |
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13,758 |
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71,717 |
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0 |
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0 |
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85,475 |
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F. Varagne |
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N/A |
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14,498 |
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0 |
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34,438 |
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48,936 |
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The perquisites shown for Mr. Greenberg include spousal travel expenses when attending Company
or industry-related events where it is customary that officers attend with their spouses, tax
preparation fees and occasional use of the Companys tickets for sporting events for personal
rather than business purposes. The perquisites for Mr. Varagne are for the use of a company
vehicle. The incremental cost to the Company for these benefits is based on the actual costs or
charges incurred by the Company for the benefits. |
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(5) |
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Mr. Varagne, the Chief Executive Officer of our French subsidiary Antargaz, is paid in euros.
In calculating the dollar equivalent for disclosure purposes, the Company converts each
payment into dollars based on the monthly average exchange rate of $1.36 per euro for Fiscal
2010; $1.35 per euro for Fiscal 2009 and $1.51 per euro for Fiscal 2008. |
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Grants of Plan-Based Awards In Fiscal 2010
The following table and footnotes provide information regarding equity and non-equity plan
grants to the named executive officers in Fiscal 2010.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table Fiscal 2010
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Awards: |
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Non-Equity Incentive Plan |
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or Base |
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Fair Value |
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Awards
(1)(4) |
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Awards (2) |
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of Shares |
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Securities |
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Price of |
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of Stock and |
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of Stock |
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Option |
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Option |
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Grant |
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Action |
|
|
hold |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Maximum |
|
|
hold |
|
|
Target |
|
|
Maximum |
|
|
or Units |
|
|
Options |
|
|
Awards |
|
|
Awards |
|
Name |
|
Date |
|
|
Date |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
(#) (3) |
|
|
($/Sh) |
|
|
($) |
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
|
(c) |
|
|
(d) |
|
|
(e) |
|
|
(f) |
|
|
(g) |
|
|
(h) |
|
|
(i) |
|
|
(j) |
|
|
(k) |
|
|
(l) |
|
|
(m) |
|
|
L.R. Greenberg |
|
|
10/01/09 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
640,500 |
|
|
|
1,067,500 |
|
|
|
2,135,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
1,347,000 |
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,000 |
|
|
|
70,000 |
|
|
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,590,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J.L. Walsh |
|
|
10/01/09 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
330,704 |
|
|
|
551,174 |
|
|
|
1,102,348 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
561,250 |
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,000 |
|
|
|
28,000 |
|
|
|
56,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
636,160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
P. Kelly |
|
|
10/01/09 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
191,880 |
|
|
|
319,800 |
|
|
|
639,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
77,000 |
|
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
345,730 |
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,500 |
|
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
34,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
386,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E.V.N. Bissell |
|
|
10/01/09 |
|
|
|
11/19/09 |
|
|
|
211,680 |
|
|
|
392,000 |
|
|
|
784,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/19/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
359,200 |
|
|
|
|
12/31/09 |
|
|
|
11/19/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,500 |
|
|
|
17,000 |
|
|
|
34,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
715,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Varagne |
|
|
10/01/09 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
223,244 |
|
|
|
318,920 |
|
|
|
637,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
57,000 |
|
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
255,930 |
|
|
|
|
01/01/10 |
|
|
|
11/20/09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,625 |
|
|
|
9,250 |
|
|
|
18,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
189,440 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The amounts shown under this heading relate to bonus opportunities under the relevant
companys annual bonus plan for Fiscal 2010. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis for
a description of the annual bonus plans. Payments for these awards have already been
determined and are included in the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column (column (g))
of the Summary Compensation Table. The threshold amount shown for Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh,
and Kelly is based on achievement of 80 percent of the financial goal; for Mr. Varagne the
threshold amount shown is based on achievement of 75 percent of the financial goal. The
threshold amount shown for Mr. Bissell is based on achievement of 83 percent of the financial
goal and the minimum customer growth goal. |
-44-
|
|
|
(2) |
|
The awards shown for all officers except Mr. Bissell are performance units under the
Companys 2004 Plan, as described in Compensation Discussion and Analysis. Performance
units are forfeitable until the end of the performance period in the event of termination of
employment, with pro-rated forfeitures in the case of termination of employment due to
retirement, death or disability. In the case of a change in control of the Company, for all
named executive officers other than Mr. Varagne, outstanding performance units and dividend or
distribution equivalents will be paid in cash in an amount equal to the greater of (i) the
target award, or (ii) the award amount that would be paid as if the performance period ended
on the date of the change in control, based on the Companys achievement of the performance
goal as of the date of the change in control, as determined by the Compensation and Management
Development Committee. |
|
|
|
For Mr. Varagne, in the case of a change in control, outstanding performance units will be
paid in cash in an amount equal to the greater of (i) 50% of the maximum award, or (ii) the
award amount that would be paid as if the performance period ended on the date of the change
in control, based on the Companys achievement of the performance goal as of the date of the
change in control, as determined by the Compensation and Management Development Committee. In
the case of Mr. Varagnes death, his estate is entitled to receive shares of common stock
equal to the number of outstanding performance units without regard to the performance
criteria. |
|
|
|
For Mr. Bissell, the awards shown are performance units under the AmeriGas 2000 Plan, as
described in Compensation Discussion and Analysis. Terms of these awards with respect to
forfeitures and change in control, as defined in the AmeriGas 2000 Plan, are fashioned in a
similar manner to the terms of the performance units granted under the Companys 2004 Plan. |
|
(3) |
|
Options are granted under the Companys 2004 Plan. Under this Plan, the option exercise
price is not less than 100 percent of the fair market value of the Companys common stock on
the effective date of the grant, which is either the date of the grant or a specified future
date. The term of each option is generally ten years, which is the maximum allowable term.
For Mr. Varagnes options, the maximum term is 9 1/2 years from the date of grant. The options
become exercisable in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of
the grant date, except for Mr. Varagnes options, which vest in full on the fourth anniversary
of the grant date. All options are nontransferable and generally exercisable only while the
optionee is employed by the Company or an affiliate, with exceptions for exercise following
termination without cause, retirement, disability or death. For purposes of the 2004 Plan,
employee includes a chief executive officer or other officer or person who performs
management and policymaking functions with respect to a subsidiary of the Company located
outside the United States, but who is not an employee of the subsidiary, such as Mr. Varagne.
In the case of termination without cause, the option will be exercisable only to the extent
that it has vested as of the date of termination of employment and the option will terminate
upon the earlier of the expiration date of the option or the expiration of the 13-month period
commencing on the date of termination of employment. If termination of employment occurs due
to retirement or disability, the option term is shortened to the earlier of the third
anniversary of the date of such termination of employment, or the original expiration date,
and vesting continues in accordance with the original vesting schedule. In the event of death
of the optionee while an employee, the option will become fully vested and the option term
will be shortened to the earlier of the expiration of the 12-month period following the
optionees death, or the original expiration date. For Mr. Varagne, termination due to
retirement, disability or death is treated differently than for U.S. employees. If his
termination occurs due to retirement or disability, the option will become exercisable as if
he had remained chief executive officer of Antargaz for 48 months after the date of such
termination and the option will terminate upon the earlier of the expiration date of the
option or the expiration of the 48-month period commencing on the date of termination. In the
event of Mr. Varagnes death while chief executive officer of Antargaz, the option will become
fully vested and the option will expire six months following the date of death. Options are
subject to adjustment in the event of recapitalizations, stock splits, mergers, and other
similar corporate transactions affecting the Companys common stock. In the event of a change
in control, unvested options become exercisable. |
|
(4) |
|
Mr. Varagne is paid in euros. In calculating the dollar equivalent for disclosure purposes,
we converted amounts in euros into dollars based on the monthly average exchange rate of $1.36
per euro for Fiscal 2010. |
-45-
Outstanding Equity Awards at Year-End
The following table shows the outstanding stock option and performance unit awards held by the
named executive officers at September 30, 2010.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Year-End Table Fiscal 2010
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plan Awards: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
Market |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Equity Incentive |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of Shares |
|
|
Value of |
|
|
Unearned |
|
|
Plan Awards: |
|
|
|
Securities |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
or Units |
|
|
Shares or |
|
|
Shares, Units |
|
|
Market or Payout |
|
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of Stock |
|
|
Units of |
|
|
or Other |
|
|
Value of Unearned |
|
|
|
Unexercised |
|
|
Underlying |
|
|
Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
That Have |
|
|
Stock That |
|
|
Rights That |
|
|
Shares, Units or |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Options |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Option |
|
|
Not |
|
|
Have Not |
|
|
Have Not |
|
|
Other Rights That |
|
|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
Unexercisable |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Expiration |
|
|
Vested |
|
|
Vested |
|
|
Vested |
|
|
Have Not Vested |
|
Name |
|
(#) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
Date |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
|
(c) |
|
|
(e) |
|
|
(f) |
|
|
(g) |
|
|
(h) |
|
|
(i) |
|
|
(j) |
|
L.R. Greenberg |
|
|
135,000 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16.99 |
|
|
|
12/31/2013 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
123,060 |
(16) |
|
|
3,520,747 |
|
|
|
|
350,000 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.47 |
|
|
|
12/31/2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,000 |
(17) |
|
|
2,002,700 |
|
|
|
|
250,000 |
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.48 |
|
|
|
12/31/2015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,000 |
(18) |
|
|
2,002,700 |
|
|
|
|
280,000 |
(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27.28 |
|
|
|
12/31/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
(5) |
|
|
100,000 |
(5) |
|
|
27.25 |
|
|
|
12/31/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000 |
(6) |
|
|
200,000 |
(6) |
|
|
24.42 |
|
|
|
12/31/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
(7) |
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
12/31/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J.L. Walsh |
|
|
270,000 |
(8) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
22.92 |
|
|
|
03/31/2015 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
47,466 |
(16) |
|
|
1,358,002 |
|
|
|
|
120,000 |
(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27.28 |
|
|
|
12/31/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,000 |
(17) |
|
|
801,080 |
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
(5) |
|
|
40,000 |
(5) |
|
|
27.25 |
|
|
|
12/31/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,000 |
(18) |
|
|
801,080 |
|
|
|
|
41,666 |
(6) |
|
|
83,334 |
(6) |
|
|
24.42 |
|
|
|
12/31/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
125,000 |
(7) |
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
12/31/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
P. Kelly |
|
|
50,000 |
(9) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25.74 |
|
|
|
09/03/2017 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
26,370 |
(16) |
|
|
754,446 |
|
|
|
|
36,666 |
(5) |
|
|
18,334 |
(5) |
|
|
27.25 |
|
|
|
12/31/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,000 |
(17) |
|
|
486,370 |
|
|
|
|
23,333 |
(6) |
|
|
46,667 |
(6) |
|
|
24.42 |
|
|
|
12/31/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,000 |
(18) |
|
|
486,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,000 |
(7) |
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
12/31/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E.V.N. Bissell |
|
|
21,667 |
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.48 |
|
|
|
12/31/2015 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
15,636 |
(19) |
|
|
700,649 |
|
|
|
|
70,000 |
(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27.28 |
|
|
|
12/31/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
(20) |
|
|
896,200 |
|
|
|
|
43,333 |
(5) |
|
|
21,667 |
(5) |
|
|
27.25 |
|
|
|
12/31/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,000 |
(21) |
|
|
761,770 |
|
|
|
|
25,000 |
(6) |
|
|
50,000 |
(6) |
|
|
24.42 |
|
|
|
12/31/2018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
(7) |
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
12/31/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Varagne |
|
|
60,000 |
(10) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.47 |
|
|
|
06/30/2014 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,000 |
(11) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.48 |
|
|
|
06/30/2015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,500 |
(16) |
|
|
529,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,000 |
(12) |
|
|
27.28 |
|
|
|
06/30/2016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,500 |
(17) |
|
|
529,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,000 |
(13) |
|
|
28.02 |
|
|
|
12/16/2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,500 |
(18) |
|
|
529,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,000 |
(14) |
|
|
26.51 |
|
|
|
02/12/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,000 |
(15) |
|
|
24.19 |
|
|
|
06/30/2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: |
|
Column (d) was intentionally omitted. |
|
(1) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2004 and were fully vested on January 1,
2007. |
|
(2) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2005 and were fully vested on January 1,
2008. |
|
(3) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2006 and were fully vested on January 1,
2009. |
|
(4) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2007 and were fully vested on January 1,
2010. |
|
(5) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2008. These options vest 33 1/3 percent on
each anniversary of the grant date and will be fully vested on January 1, 2011. |
-46-
|
|
|
(6) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2009. These options vest 33 1/3 percent on
each anniversary of the grant date and will be fully vested on January 1, 2012. |
|
(7) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2010. These options vest 33 1/3 percent on
each anniversary of the grant date and will be fully vested on January 1, 2013. |
|
(8) |
|
These options were granted effective April 1, 2005 and were fully vested on April 1, 2008. |
|
(9) |
|
These options were granted effective September 4, 2007 and were fully vested on September 4,
2010. |
|
(10) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2005 and were fully vested on January 1,
2009. |
|
(11) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2006 and were fully vested on January 1,
2010. |
|
(12) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2007 and will be fully vested on January 1,
2011. |
|
(13) |
|
These options were granted effective June 17, 2008 and will be fully vested on June 17, 2012. |
|
(14) |
|
These options were granted effective August 13, 2009 and will be fully vested on August 13,
2013. |
|
(15) |
|
These options were granted effective January 1, 2010 and will be fully vested on January 1,
2014. |
|
(16) |
|
The amount shown is an estimate based on a target award of performance units effective
January 1, 2008. The performance measurement period for these performance units is January 1,
2008 through December 31, 2010. The estimated number of performance units which may be earned
at the end of the performance period is based on the Companys TSR for the period January 1,
2008 through September 30, 2010, relative to that of each of the companies in the S&P
Utilities Index as of December 31, 2007, except for Mr. Varagne. For Mr. Varagne, the actual
number of performance units earned may not exceed the number shown, but may be lower, or even
zero. As of September 30, 2010, the Companys TSR ranking qualified for 175.8 % leverage of
the target number of performance units originally granted. The actual number of performance
units and accompanying dividend equivalents earned may be higher (up to 200% of the target
award, except for Mr. Varagne) or lower than the amount shown, based on TSR performance
through the end of the performance period. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis
- Long-Term Compensation Fiscal 2010 Equity Awards for more information on the TSR
performance goal measurements. |
|
(17) |
|
These performance units were awarded January 1, 2009. The measurement period for the
performance goal is January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011. The performance goal is the
same as described in footnote 16, but it is measured for a different three-year period. The
performance units will be payable, if at all, on January 1, 2012. |
|
(18) |
|
These performance units were awarded January 1, 2010. The measurement period for the
performance goal is January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. The performance goal is the
same as described in footnote 16, but it is measured for a different three-year period. The
performance units will be payable, if at all, on January 1, 2013. |
|
(19) |
|
The amount shown is an estimate based on a target award of restricted units effective January
1, 2008. The performance measurement period for these restricted units is January 1, 2008
through December 31, 2010. The estimated number of restricted units which may be earned at
the end of the performance period is based on the AmeriGas Partners TUR for the period
January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010, relative to that of each member of a peer group of
publicly-traded master limited partnerships in the propane, pipeline and coal industries as of
the award date. As of September 30, 2010, the AmeriGas Partners TUR ranking qualified for
130.3% leverage of the target number of restricted units originally granted. The actual
number of restricted units and accompanying distribution equivalents earned may be higher (up
to 200% of the target award) or lower than the amount shown, based on TUR performance through
the end of the performance period. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis -
Long-Term Compensation Fiscal 2010 Equity Awards for more information on the TUR performance
goal measurements. |
|
(20) |
|
These restricted units were awarded January 1, 2009. The measurement period for the
performance goal is January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011. The performance goal is the
same as described in footnote 19, but it is measured for a different three-year period. The
restricted units will be payable, if at all, on January 1, 2012. |
|
(21) |
|
These restricted units were awarded December 31, 2009. The measurement period for the
performance goal is January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. The performance goal is the
same as described in footnote 19, but it is measured for a different three-year period and
AmeriGas Partners TUR is measured relative to that of each of the master limited partnerships
in the Alerian MLP Index as of December 31, 2009. The performance units will be payable, if
at all, on January 1, 2013. |
-47-
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal 2010
The following table sets forth (i) the number of shares of UGI Corporation common stock
acquired by the named executive officers in Fiscal 2010 from the exercise of stock options, (ii)
the value realized by those officers upon the exercise of stock options based on the difference
between the market price for our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price for
the options, (iii) the number of performance units and stock units previously granted to the named
executive officers that vested in Fiscal 2010, and (iv) the value realized by those officers upon
the vesting of such units based on the closing market price for shares of our common stock, or for
Mr. Bissell, common units of AmeriGas Partners, on the vesting date.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table Fiscal 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|
Stock Awards |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired on |
|
|
Value Realized on |
|
|
Shares Acquired |
|
|
Value Realized |
|
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
on Vesting |
|
|
on Vesting |
|
Name |
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
|
(c) |
|
|
(d) |
|
|
(e) |
|
|
L.R. Greenberg |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
1,522,500 |
|
|
|
72,960 |
|
|
|
1,764,902 |
|
|
J.L. Walsh |
|
|
65,000 |
|
|
|
428,724 |
|
|
|
31,616 |
|
|
|
764,791 |
|
|
P. Kelly |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
12,160 |
|
|
|
294,150 |
|
|
E.V.N. Bissell |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
20,356 |
|
|
|
806,098 |
|
|
F. Varagne |
|
|
70,000 |
|
|
|
798,700 |
|
|
|
11,248 |
|
|
|
272,089 |
|
-48-
Pension Benefits
The following table shows (i) the number of years of credited service for the named executive
officers under the Companys defined benefit retirement plan (which we refer to below as the UGI
Utilities, Inc. Retirement Plan), its supplemental executive retirement plan (which we refer to
below as the UGI SERP), and the Antargaz Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, (ii) the
actuarial present value of accumulated benefits under those plans as of September 30, 2010, and
(iii) any payments made to the named executive officers in Fiscal 2010 under those plans.
Pension Benefits Table Fiscal 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Present Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Credited |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Payments During |
|
|
|
|
|
Service |
|
|
Benefit |
|
|
Last Fiscal Year |
|
Name |
|
Plan Name |
|
(#) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($) |
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
(c) |
|
|
(d) |
|
|
(e) |
|
L.R. Greenberg |
|
UGI SERP |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
14,360,305 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
UGI Utilities, Inc. Retirement Plan |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
1,453,430 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J.L. Walsh |
|
UGI SERP |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
1,011,343 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
UGI Utilities, Inc. Retirement Plan |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
195,653 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
P. Kelly |
|
UGI SERP |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
305,448 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
UGI Utilities, Inc. Retirement Plan |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
107,637 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E.V.N. Bissell(1) |
|
UGI Utilities, Inc. Retirement Plan |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
32,835 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Varagne |
|
Antargaz Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
222,122 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Mr. Bissell has a vested annual benefit of approximately $3,300 under the
Companys defined benefit pension plan, based on prior credited service. Mr. Bissell
is not a current participant in the Companys defined benefit retirement plan. |
The Company participates in the UGI Utilities, Inc. Retirement Plan, a qualified defined
benefit retirement plan (Pension Plan) to provide retirement income to its employees. The
Pension Plan pays benefits based upon final average earnings, consisting of base salary or wages
and annual bonuses, and years of credited service. Benefits vest after the participant completes
five years of vesting service.
The Pension Plan provides normal annual retirement benefits at age 65, unreduced early
retirement benefits at age 62 with ten years of service and reduced, but subsidized, early
retirement benefits at age 55 with ten years of service. Employees terminating prior to early
retirement eligibility are eligible to receive a benefit under the plan formula commencing at age
65 or an unsubsidized benefit as early as age 55, provided they had 10 years of service at
termination. Employees who have attained age 50 with 15 years of service and are involuntarily
terminated by the Company prior to age 55 are also eligible for subsidized early retirement
benefits, beginning at age 55.
-49-
The Pension Plans normal retirement benefit formula is (A) (B) and is shown below:
|
|
|
A.
|
|
= The minimum of (1) and (2), where |
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
= 1.9% of five-year final average earnings (as defined in the Pension Plan) multiplied
by years of service; |
|
|
|
(2)
|
|
= 60% of the highest year of earnings; and
|
|
|
|
B.
|
|
= 1% of the estimated primary
Social Security benefit multiplied by years of service. |
The amount of the benefit produced by the formula will be reduced by an early retirement
factor based on the employees actual age in years and months as of his early retirement date. The
reduction factors range from 65 percent at age 55 to 100 percent (no reduction) at age 62.
The normal form of benefit under the Pension Plan for a married employee is a 50 percent joint
and survivor lifetime annuity. Regardless of marital status, a participant may choose from a
number of lifetime annuity payments.
The Pension Plan is subject to qualified-plan Code limits on the amount of annual benefit that
may be paid, and on the amount of compensation that may be taken into account in calculating
retirement benefits under the plan. For 2010, the limit on the compensation that may be used is
$245,000 and the limit on annual benefits payable for an employee retiring at age 65 in 2010 is
$195,000. Benefits in excess of those permitted under the statutory limits are paid from the
Companys Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, described below.
Mr. Greenberg and Mr. Bissell are currently eligible for early retirement benefits under the
Pension Plan.
UGI Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
The Companys Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) is a non-qualified defined
benefit plan that provides retirement benefits that would otherwise be provided under the Pension
Plan, but are prohibited from being paid from the Pension Plan by Code limits. The benefit paid by
the SERP is approximately equal to the difference between the benefits provided under the Pension
Plan and benefits that would have been provided by the Pension Plan if not for the limitations of
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the Code. Benefits vest after
the participant completes 5 years of vesting service. The benefits earned under the SERP are
payable in the form of a lump sum payment. For participants who attained age 50 prior to January
1, 2004, the lump sum payment is calculated using two interest rates. One rate is for the service
prior to January 1, 2004 and the other is for service after January 1, 2004. The rate for
pre-January 1, 2004 service is the daily average of Moodys Aaa bond yields for the month in which
the participants termination date occurs, plus 50 basis points, and tax-adjusted using the highest
marginal federal tax rate. The interest rate for post-January 1, 2004 service is the daily average
of ten-year Treasury Bond yields in effect for the month in which the participants termination
date occurs. The latter rate is used for calculating
the lump sum payment for participants attaining age 50 on or after January 1, 2004. Payment is due
within 60 days after the termination of employment, except as required by Section 409A of the Code.
If payment is required to be delayed by Section 409A of the Code, payment is made within 15 days
after expiration of a six-month postponement period following separation from service as defined
in the Code. Amounts payable under the SERP may be deferred in accordance with the Companys 2009
Deferral Plan. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis UGI Corporation 2009 Deferral
Plan.
-50-
Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine Values in the Pension Benefits Table Fiscal 2010
The amounts shown in the Pension Benefits Table above are actuarial present values of the
benefits accumulated through September 30, 2010. An actuarial present value is calculated by
estimating expected future payments starting at an assumed retirement age, weighting the estimated
payments by the estimated probability of surviving to each post-retirement age, and discounting the
weighted payments at an assumed discount rate to reflect the time value of money. The actuarial
present value represents an estimate of the amount which, if invested today at the discount rate,
would be sufficient on an average basis to provide estimated future payments based on the current
accumulated benefit. The assumed retirement age for each named executive is age 62, which is the
earliest age at which the executive could retire without any benefit reduction due to age. Actual
benefit present values will vary from these estimates depending on many factors, including an
executives actual retirement age. The key assumptions included in the calculations are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2010 |
|
September 30, 2009 |
Discount rate for Pension Plan
for all purposes and for SERP,
for pre-commencement
calculations
|
|
5.00 percent
|
|
5.50 percent |
SERP lump sum rate
|
|
3.30 percent
|
|
3.60 percent |
Discount rate for Antargaz SERP
|
|
4.00 percent
|
|
5.00 percent |
Retirement age
|
|
62 (65 for Antargaz
SERP)
|
|
62 (65 for Antargaz
SERP) |
Post-retirement mortality for
Pension Plan
|
|
RP-2000, combined,
healthy table
projected to 2017
using Scale AA
without collar
adjustments
|
|
RP-2000, combined,
healthy table
projected to 2015
using Scale AA
without collar
adjustments |
Post-retirement mortality for
SERP
|
|
1994 GAR Unisex
|
|
1994 GAR Unisex |
Pre-retirement mortality
|
|
None
|
|
None |
Termination and disability rates
|
|
None
|
|
None |
Form of payment for Pension Plan
|
|
Single life annuity
|
|
Single life annuity |
Form of payment for SERP
|
|
Lump sum
|
|
Lump sum |
Form of payment for Antargaz
SERP
|
|
Single life annuity
|
|
Single life annuity |
-51-
Antargaz Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
This plan provides supplemental retirement income to certain management-level individuals of
Antargaz, including Mr. Varagne, who have at least five years of service with Antargaz. Mr.
Varagne has satisfied the five-year service requirement. For purposes of accumulating benefits
under the plan, benefits began accruing September 1, 2009 and Antargaz is obligated to purchase an
annuity annually on behalf of Mr. Varagne. The amount of the annuity is based on Mr. Varagnes
length of service with Antargaz (up to a maximum of ten years) and Mr. Varagnes average annual
remuneration for the prior three-year period in excess of six times the Social Security annual
ceiling in France. The annuity paid may not exceed 15 percent of Mr. Varagnes final average
remuneration for the thirty-six month period immediately preceding retirement. The annuity amount
is also reduced by any other supplemental retirement income, other than statutory retirement
schemes, payable to Mr. Varagne. Mr. Varagne is entitled to receive benefits under the plan upon
retirement only if he is a corporate officer of Antargaz at the time of his retirement, is at least
62 years of age and immediately after retirement begins receiving benefits from the compulsory
Social Security retirement system in France.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
The following table shows the contributions, earnings, withdrawals and account balances for
each of the named executive officers who participate in the Companys Supplemental Savings Plan,
the AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (AmeriGas SERP), the AmeriGas
Propane, Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan and the Antargaz Defined Contribution Plan.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table Fiscal 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
Executive |
|
|
Employer |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Balance at |
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
in Last |
|
|
Withdrawals/ |
|
|
Last Fiscal |
|
|
|
|
|
in Last |
|
|
in Last |
|
|
Fiscal |
|
|
Distributions |
|
|
Year-End |
|
Name |
|
Plan Name |
|
Fiscal Year ($) |
|
|
Fiscal Year ($) |
|
|
Year ($) |
|
|
($) |
|
|
($)(4) |
|
|
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
|
(c) |
|
|
(d) |
|
|
(e) |
|
|
(f) |
|
L.R. Greenberg |
|
UGI Supplemental Savings Plan |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
54,318 |
(1) |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
665,635 |
|
J.L. Walsh |
|
UGI Supplemental Savings Plan |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
27,568 |
(1) |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
102,457 |
|
P. Kelly |
|
UGI Supplemental Savings Plan |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
14,810 |
(1) |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
14,810 |
|
E.V.N. Bissell |
|
AmeriGas SERP |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
71,717 |
(2) |
|
|
66,265 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
836,115 |
|
|
|
AmeriGas Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
2,607 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
33,107 |
|
F. Varagne |
|
Antargaz Defined Contribution Plan |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
14,498 |
(3) |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
14,498 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
This amount represents the employer contribution to the Companys Supplemental Savings
Plan, which is also reported in the Summary Compensation Table Fiscal 2010 in the All
Other Compensation column. |
|
(2) |
|
This amount represents the employer contribution to the AmeriGas SERP, which is also
reported in the Summary Compensation Table Fiscal 2010 in the All Other Compensation
column. |
|
(3) |
|
This amount represents the employer contribution to the Antargaz Defined Contribution Plan,
which is also reported in the Summary Compensation Table Fiscal 2010 in the All Other
Compensation column. |
|
(4) |
|
The aggregate balances include the following aggregate amounts previously reported in the
Summary Compensation Table in prior years: Mr. Greenberg, $592,820; Mr. Walsh, $87,584; Mr.
Bissell, $635,662; Mr. Kelly, $14,810; and Mr. Varagne, $0. |
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The UGI Corporation Supplemental Savings Plan (SSP) is a nonqualified deferred compensation
plan that provides benefits to certain employees that would be provided under the Companys
qualified 401(k) Savings Plan in the absence of Code limitations. Benefits vest after
the participant completes five years of service. The SSP is intended to pay an amount
substantially equal to the difference between the Company matching contribution that would have
been made under the 401(k) Savings Plan if the Code limitations were not in effect, and the Company
match actually made under the 401(k) Savings Plan. The Code compensation limits for 2008, 2009 and
2010 were $230,000, $245,000 and $245,000, respectively. The Code contribution limits for 2008,
2009 and 2010 were $46,000, $49,000 and $49,000, respectively. Under the SSP, the participant is
credited with a Company match on compensation in excess of Code limits using the same formula
applicable to contributions to the Companys 401(k) Savings Plan, which is a match of 50 percent on
the first 3 percent of eligible compensation, and a match of 25 percent on the next 3 percent,
assuming that the employee contributed to the 401(k) Savings Plan the lesser of 6 percent of
eligible compensation or the maximum amount permissible under the Code. Amounts credited to the
participants account are credited with interest. The rate of interest currently in effect is the
rate produced by blending the annual return on the Standard and Poors 500 Index (60 percent
weighting) and the annual return on the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40 percent
weighting). Account balances are payable in a lump sum within 60 days after termination of
employment, except as required by Section 409A of the Code. If payment is required to be delayed
by Section 409A of the Code, payment is made within 15 days after expiration of a six-month
postponement period following separation from service as defined in the Code.
The AmeriGas SERP is a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that is intended to provide
retirement benefits to certain AmeriGas Propane employees. Under the plan, AmeriGas Propane
credits to each participants account annually an amount equal to 5 percent of the participants
compensation (salary and annual bonus) up to the Code compensation limit ($245,000 in 2010) and
10 percent of compensation in excess of such limit. In addition, if any portion of AmeriGas
Propanes matching contribution under the AmeriGas Propane, Inc. qualified 401(k) Savings Plan
(AmeriGas 401(k) Savings Plan) is forfeited due to nondiscrimination requirements under the Code,
the forfeited amount, adjusted for earnings and losses on the amount, will be credited to a
participants account. Benefits vest on the fifth anniversary of a participants employment
commencement date. Participants direct the investment of their account balances among a number of
funds, which are generally the same funds available to participants in the AmeriGas 401(k) Savings
Plan, other than the Companys stock fund. Account balances are payable in a lump sum within 60
days after termination of employment, except as required by Section 409A of the Code. If payment
is required to be delayed by Section 409A of the Code, payment is made within 15 days after
expiration of a six-month postponement period following separation from service as defined in the
Code. Amounts payable under the AmeriGas SERP may be deferred in accordance with the Companys
2009 Deferral Plan. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis UGI Corporation 2009
Deferral Plan.
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The AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan is a nonqualified deferred
compensation plan that provides benefits to certain employees that would otherwise be provided
under the AmeriGas 401(k) Savings Plan. The plan is intended to permit participants to defer up to
$10,000 of annual compensation that would generally not be eligible for contribution to the
AmeriGas 401(k) Savings Plan due to Code limitations and nondiscrimination requirements.
Participants may direct the investment of deferred amounts into a number of
funds. The funds available are the same funds available under the AmeriGas 401(k) Savings Plan,
other than the UGI Corporation stock fund. Account balances are payable in a lump sum within 60
days after termination of employment, except as required by Section 409A of the Code. If payment
is required to be delayed by Section 409A of the Code, payment is made within 15 days after
expiration of a six-month postponement period following separation from service as defined in the
Code.
Antargaz Supplemental Retirement Plan
Defined Contribution Plan
This plan provides supplemental retirement income to certain management-level individuals of
Antargaz, including Mr. Varagne, who have at least one year of service with Antargaz. Under the
plan, Antargaz is obligated to contribute to Mr. Varagnes account 5 percent of his total
remuneration that is subject to social security contributions; provided that Antargaz 5 percent
contribution will only apply to Mr. Varagnes remuneration that is less than or equal to six times
the Social Security ceiling in France. The ceiling in 2010 was 34,620. Investment of
contributions to the plan is managed by an insurance company. Upon Mr. Varagnes retirement,
payment will be made by the insurance company to Mr. Varagne in the form of a life annuity based on
the contributions to Mr. Varagnes account. Mr. Varagne is entitled to receive benefits under the
plan upon retirement regardless of whether he is a corporate officer of Antargaz at the time of his
retirement.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
Severance Pay Plan for Senior Executive Employees
Named Executive Officers Employed by UGI Corporation. The UGI Corporation Senior Executive
Employee Severance Plan (the UGI Severance Plan) provides for payment to certain senior level
employees of UGI, including Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, and Kelly, in the event their employment is
terminated without fault on their part. Benefits are payable to a senior executive covered by the
UGI Severance Plan if the senior executives employment is involuntarily terminated for any reason
other than for just cause or as a result of the senior executives death or disability. Under the
UGI Severance Plan, just cause generally means (i) dismissal of an executive due to
misappropriation of funds, (ii) substance abuse or habitual insobriety that adversely affects the
executives ability to perform his or her job, (iii) conviction of a crime involving moral
turpitude, or (iv) gross negligence in the performance of duties.
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Except as provided herein, the UGI Severance Plan provides for cash payments equal to a
participants compensation for a period of time ranging from six months to 18 months, depending on
length of service (the Continuation Period). In the case of Mr. Greenberg, the Continuation
Period is 30 months; for Mr. Walsh, the Continuation Period ranges from 12 months to 24 months,
depending on length of service. In addition, a participant receives the cash equivalent of his
target bonus under the Annual Bonus Plan, pro-rated for the number of months served in the fiscal
year prior to termination. However, if the termination occurs in the last two months of the fiscal
year, we have the discretion to determine whether the participant will
receive a pro-rated target bonus, or the actual annual bonus which would have been paid after the
end of the fiscal year, assuming that the participants entire bonus was contingent on meeting the
applicable financial performance goal, pro-rated for the number of months served. The levels of
severance payments were established by the Committee based on competitive practice and are reviewed
by management and the Compensation and Management Development Committee from time to time.
Under the UGI Severance Plan, a participant also receives a payment equal to the cost the
participant would have incurred to continue medical and dental coverage under the Companys plans
for the Continuation Period (less the amount the participant would be required to contribute for
such coverage if the participant were an active employee). This amount includes a tax gross-up
payment equal to 75 percent of the payment relating to the medical and dental coverage. The
maximum period for calculating the payment of such benefits is 18 months (30 months in the case of
Mr. Greenberg and 24 months in the case of Mr. Walsh). The UGI Severance Plan also provides for
outplacement services for a period of 12 months following a participants termination of
employment, and reimbursement for tax preparation services for the final year of employment.
Provided that the participant is eligible to retire, all payments under the UGI Severance Plan may
be reduced by an amount equal to the fair market value of certain equity-based awards, other than
stock options, payable to the participant after the termination of employment.
In order to receive benefits under the UGI Severance Plan, a participant is required to
execute a release which discharges UGI and its subsidiaries from liability for any claims the
senior executive may have against any of them, other than claims for amounts or benefits due to the
executive under any plan, program or contract provided by or entered into with UGI or its
subsidiaries. The UGI Severance Plan also requires a senior executive to ratify any existing
post-employment activities agreement (which restricts the senior executive from competing with UGI
and its affiliates following termination of employment) and to cooperate in attending to matters
pending at the time of termination of employment.
Named Executive Officers Employed by AmeriGas Propane. The AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Senior
Executive Employee Severance Plan (the AmeriGas Severance Plan) provides for payment to certain
senior level employees of AmeriGas Propane, including Mr. Bissell, in the event their employment is
terminated without fault on their part. Specified benefits are payable to a senior executive
covered by the AmeriGas Severance Plan if the senior executives employment is involuntarily
terminated for any reason other than for just cause or as a result of the senior executives death
or disability. Under the AmeriGas Severance Plan, just cause generally means (i) dismissal of an
executive due to misappropriation of funds, (ii) substance abuse or habitual insobriety that
adversely affects the executives ability to perform his job, (iii) conviction of a crime involving
moral turpitude, or (iv) gross negligence in the performance of duties.
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Except as provided herein, the AmeriGas Severance Plan provides for cash payments equal to a
participants compensation for a period of time ranging from six months to 18 months, depending on
length of service (the Continuation Period). In the case of Mr. Bissell, the Continuation Period
ranges from 12 months to 24 months, depending on length of service. In
addition, a participant receives the cash equivalent of his target bonus under the Annual Bonus
Plan, pro-rated for the number of months served in the fiscal year. However, if the termination
occurs in the last two months of the fiscal year, AmeriGas Propane has the discretion to determine
whether the participant will receive a pro-rated target bonus, or the actual annual bonus which
would have been paid after the end of the fiscal year, provided that the weighting to be applied to
the participants business/financial goals under the AmeriGas Propane Annual Bonus Plan will be
deemed to be 100 percent, pro-rated for the number of months served. The levels of severance
payments were established by the Committee based on competitive practice and are reviewed by
management and the AmeriGas Propane Compensation/Pension Committee from time to time.
Under the AmeriGas Severance Plan, a participant also receives a payment equal to the cost the
participant would have incurred to continue medical and dental coverage under AmeriGas Propanes
plans for the Continuation Period (less the amount the participant would be required to contribute
for such coverage if the participant were an active employee). This amount includes a tax gross-up
payment equal to 75 percent of the payment relating to the medical and dental coverage. The
AmeriGas Severance Plan also provides for outplacement services for a period of 12 months following
a participants termination of employment, and reimbursement for tax preparation services for the
final year of employment. Provided that the participant is eligible to retire, all payments under
the AmeriGas Severance Plan may be reduced by an amount equal to the fair market value of certain
equity-based awards, other than stock options, payable to the participant after the termination of
employment.
In order to receive benefits under the AmeriGas Severance Plan, a participant is required to
execute a release which discharges AmeriGas Propane and its affiliates from liability for any
claims the senior executive may have against any of them, other than claims for amounts or benefits
due to the executive under any plan, program or contract provided by or entered into with AmeriGas
Propane or its affiliates. Each senior executive is also required to ratify any existing
post-employment activities agreement (which restricts the senior executive from competing with
AmeriGas Partners and its affiliates following termination of employment) and to cooperate in
attending to matters pending at the time of termination of employment.
Severance Arrangement for Mr. Varagne
Mr. Varagne has an agreement with our French subsidiary, AGZ Holding, which provides severance
benefits in the event that his employment is terminated without cause on his part. Cause in this
context is severe or gross negligence in the performance of his duties as Chairman of the Board and
General Director of Antargaz. The agreement provides for a cash payment equal to one year of
compensation, based on compensation received in the twelve months prior to the effective date of
termination. Like the UGI Corporation and AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Executive Severance Plans, Mr.
Varagnes agreement requires that he execute a release discharging the Company and its subsidiaries
from liability in connection with the termination of his employment prior to receipt of severance
payments.
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Change in Control Arrangements
Named Executive Officers Employed by UGI Corporation. Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, and Kelly
each have an agreement with the Company which provides benefits in the event of a change in
control. The agreements have a term of three years with automatic one-year extensions beginning
May 2011, unless in each case, prior to a change in control, the Company terminates an agreement.
In the absence of a change in control or termination by the Company, each agreement will terminate
when, for any reason, the executive terminates his employment with the Company. A change in
control is generally deemed to occur in the following instances:
|
|
|
Any person (other than certain persons or entities affiliated with the Company),
together with all affiliates and associates of such person, acquires securities
representing 20 percent or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of common
stock, or (ii) the combined voting power of the Companys then outstanding voting
securities; |
|
|
|
Individuals, who at the beginning of any 24-month period constitute the Board of
Directors (the Incumbent Board) and any new Director whose election by the Board of
Directors, or nomination for election by the Companys shareholders, was approved by a
vote of at least a majority of the Incumbent Board, cease for any reason to constitute
a majority; |
|
|
|
The Company is reorganized, merged or consolidated with or into, or sells all or
substantially all of its assets to, another corporation in a transaction in which
former shareholders of the Company do not own more than 50 percent of, respectively,
the outstanding common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding
voting securities of the surviving or acquiring corporation; or |
|
|
|
The Company is liquidated or dissolved. |
The Company will provide Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, and Kelly with cash benefits (Benefits)
if we terminate the executives employment without cause or if the executive terminates
employment for good reason at any time within two years following a change in control of the
Company. Cause generally includes (i) misappropriation of funds, (ii) habitual insobriety or
substance abuse, (iii) conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or (iv) gross negligence in
the performance of duties, which gross negligence has had a material adverse effect on the
business, operations, assets, properties or financial condition of the Company. Good reason
generally includes a material diminution in authority, duties, responsibilities or base
compensation; a material breach by the Company of the terms of the agreement; and substantial
relocation requirements. If the events trigger a payment following a change in control, the
Benefits payable to each of Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, and Kelly will be as specified under his
change in control agreement unless payments under the UGI Severance Plan described above would be
greater, in which case Benefits would be provided under the UGI Severance Plan.
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Benefits under this arrangement would be equal to three times the executive officers base
salary and annual bonus. Each would also receive the cash equivalent of his target bonus, prorated
for the number of months served in the fiscal year. In addition, Messrs. Greenberg,
Walsh, and Kelly are each entitled to receive a payment equal to the cost he would incur if he
enrolled in the Companys medical and dental plans for three years (less the amount he would be
required to contribute for such coverage if he were an active employee). This payment would
include a tax gross-up payment equal to 75 percent of the total amount payable. Messrs. Greenberg,
Walsh, and Kelly would also have benefits under the Companys Supplemental Executive Retirement
Plan calculated as if each of them had continued in employment for three years. In addition,
outstanding performance units, stock units and dividend equivalents will be paid in cash based on
the fair market value of the Companys common stock in an amount equal to the greater of (i) the
target award, or (ii) the award amount that would have been paid if the performance unit
measurement period ended on the date of the change in control, as determined by the Compensation
and Management Development Committee. For treatment of stock options, see the Grants of Plan -
Based Awards Table Fiscal 2010.
The Benefits are subject to a conditional gross-up for excise and related taxes in the event
they would constitute excess parachute payments, as defined in Section 280G of the Code. The
Company will provide the tax gross-up if the aggregate parachute value of Benefits is greater than
110 percent of the maximum amount that may be paid under Section 280G of the Code without
imposition of an excise tax. If the parachute value does not exceed the 110 percent threshold, the
Benefits for each of Messrs. Greenberg, Walsh, and Kelly will be reduced to the extent necessary to
avoid imposition of the excise tax on excess parachute payments.
In order to receive benefits under his change in control agreement, each of Messrs. Greenberg,
Walsh, and Kelly is required to execute a release which discharges the Company and its subsidiaries
from liability for any claims the senior executive may have against any of them, other than claims
for amounts or benefits due to the executive under any plan, program or contract provided by or
entered into with the Company or its subsidiaries.
Named Executive Officers Employed by AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Mr. Bissell has an agreement with
AmeriGas Propane that provides benefits in the event of a change in control. His agreement has a
term of three years and is automatically extended for one-year terms beginning May 2011 unless,
prior to a change in control, AmeriGas Propane terminates his agreement. In the absence of a
change in control or termination by AmeriGas Propane, his agreement will terminate when, for any
reason, he terminates his employment with AmeriGas Propane. A change in control is generally
deemed to occur in the following instances:
|
|
|
Any person (other than certain persons or entities affiliated with the Company),
together with all affiliates and associates of such person, acquires securities
representing 20 percent or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of common
stock, or (ii) the combined voting power of the Companys then outstanding voting
securities; |
|
|
|
Individuals, who at the beginning of any 24-month period constitute the Companys
Board of Directors (the Incumbent Board) and any new Director whose election by the
Board of Directors, or nomination for election by the Companys shareholders, was
approved by a vote of at least a majority of the Incumbent Board, cease for any reason
to constitute a majority; |
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|
|
|
The Company is reorganized, merged or consolidated with or into, or sells all or
substantially all of its assets to, another corporation in a transaction in which
former shareholders of the Company do not own more than 50 percent of, respectively,
the outstanding common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding
voting securities of the surviving or acquiring corporation; |
|
|
|
AmeriGas Propane, AmeriGas Partners or AmeriGas Propane, L.P. is reorganized, merged
or consolidated with or into, or sells all or substantially all of its assets to,
another entity in a transaction with respect to which all of the individuals and
entities who were owners of the General Partners voting securities or of the
outstanding units of the Partnership immediately prior to such transaction do not,
following such transaction, own more than 50 percent of, respectively, the outstanding
common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of
the surviving or acquiring corporation, or if the resulting entity is a partnership,
the former unitholders do not own more than 50 percent of the outstanding common units
in substantially the same proportion as their ownership immediately prior to the
transaction; |
|
|
|
The Company, AmeriGas Propane, AmeriGas Partners or AmeriGas Propane, L.P. (the
Operating Partnership) is liquidated or dissolved; |
|
|
|
The Company fails to own more than 50 percent of the general partnership interests
of AmeriGas Partners or the Operating Partnership; |
|
|
|
The Company fails to own more than 50 percent of the outstanding shares of common
stock of AmeriGas Propane; or |
|
|
|
AmeriGas Propane is removed as the general partner of AmeriGas Partners or the
Operating Partnership. |
AmeriGas Propane will provide Mr. Bissell with cash benefits (Benefits) if there is a
termination of his employment without cause or if he terminates employment for good reason at
any time within two years following a change in control. Cause generally includes (i)
misappropriation of funds, (ii) habitual insobriety or substance abuse, (iii) conviction of a crime
involving moral turpitude, or (iv) gross negligence in the performance of duties, which gross
negligence has had a material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets, properties or
financial condition of AmeriGas Propane. Good reason generally includes a material diminution in
authority, duties, responsibilities or base compensation; a material breach by AmeriGas Propane of
the terms of the agreement; and substantial relocation requirements. If the events trigger a
payment following a change in control, the benefits payable to Mr. Bissell will be as specified
under his change in control agreement unless payments under the AmeriGas Severance Plan described
above would be greater, in which case Benefits would be provided under the AmeriGas Severance Plan.
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Benefits under this arrangement would be equal to three times Mr. Bissells base salary and
annual bonus. Mr. Bissell would also receive the cash equivalent of his target bonus, prorated for
the number of months served in the fiscal year. In addition, he is entitled to receive a payment
equal to the cost he would incur if he enrolled in AmeriGas Propanes medical and dental plans for
three years (less the amount he would be required to contribute for such coverage if he were an
active employee). This payment would include a tax gross-up payment equal to 75 percent of the
total amount payable. Mr. Bissell would also receive his benefits under the AmeriGas SERP
calculated as if he had continued in employment for three years. In addition, outstanding
performance units and distribution equivalents will be paid in cash based on the fair market value
of AmeriGas Partners common units in an amount equal to the greater of (i) the target award, or
(ii) the award amount that would have been paid if the measurement period ended on the date of the
change in control, as determined by the AmeriGas Propane Compensation/Pension Committee. For
treatment of stock options, see the Grants of Plan Based Awards Table Fiscal 2010.
The Benefits are subject to a conditional gross-up for excise and related taxes in the event
they would constitute excess parachute payments, as defined in Section 280G of the Code.
AmeriGas Propane will provide the tax gross-up if the aggregate parachute value of Benefits is
greater than 110 percent of the maximum amount that may be paid under Section 280G of the Code
without imposition of an excise tax. If the parachute value does not exceed the 110 percent
threshold, the Benefits for Mr. Bissell will be reduced to the extent necessary to avoid imposition
of the excise tax on excess parachute payments.
In order to receive benefits under his change in control agreement, Mr. Bissell is required to
execute a release which discharges AmeriGas Propane and its affiliates from liability for any
claims he may have against any of them, other than claims for amounts or benefits due under any
plan, program or contract provided by or entered into with AmeriGas Propane or its affiliates.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
The amounts shown in the table below are merely estimates of the incremental amounts that
would be paid out to the named executive officers if their termination had occurred on the last day
of Fiscal 2010. The actual amounts to be paid out can only be determined at the time of such named
executive officers termination of employment. The amounts set forth in the table below do not
include compensation to which each named executive officer would be entitled without regard to his
termination of employment, including (i) base salary and short-term incentives that have been
earned but not yet paid, and (ii) amounts that have been earned, but not yet paid, under the terms
of the plans reflected in the Pension Benefits Table Fiscal 2010 and the Nonqualified Deferred
Compensation Table Fiscal 2010. There are no incremental payments in the event of voluntary
resignation, termination for cause, disability or upon retirement.
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Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control Table Fiscal 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
with |
|
|
Nonqualified |
|
|
Welfare & |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Severance |
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
Retirement |
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
Name & Triggering Event |
|
Pay |
|
|
Vesting(3) |
|
|
Benefits(4) |
|
|
Benefits(5) |
|
|
Total |
|
L. R. Greenberg
Death |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
8,206,630 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
8,206,630 |
|
Involuntary Termination Without Cause |
|
$ |
6,405,000 |
(1) |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
57,285 |
|
|
$ |
6,462,285 |
|
Termination Following Change in Control |
|
$ |
7,771,113 |
(2) |
|
$ |
10,827,497 |
|
|
$ |
6,423,775 |
|
|
$ |
41,142 |
|
|
$ |
25,063,527 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J. L. Walsh
Death |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
3,268,423 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
3,268,423 |
|
Involuntary Termination Without Cause |
|
$ |
2,055,305 |
(1) |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
39,571 |
|
|
$ |
2,094,876 |
|
Termination Following Change in Control |
|
$ |
4,300,495 |
(2) |
|
$ |
4,316,769 |
|
|
$ |
1,422,597 |
|
|
$ |
3,678,869 |
|
|
$ |
13,718,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
P. Kelly
Death |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
1,894,681 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
1,894,681 |
|
Involuntary Termination Without Cause |
|
$ |
799,090 |
(1) |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
31,669 |
|
|
$ |
830,759 |
|
Termination Following Change in Control |
|
$ |
2,733,834 |
(2) |
|
$ |
2,531,178 |
|
|
$ |
1,065,823 |
|
|
$ |
2,347,787 |
|
|
$ |
8,678,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
E. V.N. Bissell
Death |
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
2,144,606 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
$ |
2,144,606 |
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Involuntary Termination Without Cause |
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Amounts shown under Severance Pay in the case of involuntary termination without
cause are calculated under the terms of the UGI Severance Plan for Messrs. Greenberg,
Walsh, and Kelly; the AmeriGas Severance Plan for Mr. Bissell; and the severance agreement
with AGZ Holding for Mr. Varagne. We assumed that 100 percent of the target annual bonus
was paid. |
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Amounts shown under Severance Pay in the case of termination following a change in
control are calculated under the officers change in control agreement, except for Mr.
Varagne, whose estimate is based on his severance agreement with AGZ Holding and the terms
of the Companys 2004 Plan. |
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In calculating the amounts shown under Equity Awards with Accelerated Vesting we
assumed (i) the continuation of the Companys dividend (and AmeriGas Partners
distribution, as applicable) at the rate in effect on September 30, 2010; and
(ii) performance at the greater of actual through September 30, 2010 or at target levels
with respect to performance units. |
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Amounts shown under Nonqualified Retirement Benefits are in addition to amounts shown
in the Pension Benefits Table Fiscal 2010 and the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Table Fiscal 2010. |
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medical and dental insurance premiums, (ii) outplacement services, (iii) tax preparation
services, and (iv) an estimated Code Section 280G tax gross-up payment of $3,637,727 for
Mr. Walsh, $2,304,440 for Mr. Kelly, and $2,109,205 for Mr. Bissell in the event of a
change in control. |
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Mr. Varagne, Chief Executive Officer for our French subsidiary Antargaz, is paid in
Euros. In calculating the dollar equivalent for disclosure purposes, the Company converts
each payment into dollars based on the monthly average exchange rate of $1.36 per Euro for
Fiscal 2010. |
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Director and Officer Stock Ownership Policies
The following policies are designed to encourage growth in Shareholder value by closely
linking Directors and executives risks and rewards with the Companys total Shareholder return.
The Board of Directors has a policy requiring Directors to own Company Common Stock, together
with stock units, in an aggregate amount equal to three times the Directors annual cash retainer,
and to achieve the target level of Common Stock ownership within five years after joining the
Board.
The Company has a policy, approved by the Board of Directors, that requires individuals in key
management positions with the Company and its subsidiaries to own significant amounts of Common
Stock. See Compensation Discussion and Analysis - Stock Ownership Guidelines.
Market Price of Shares
The closing price of our Stock, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape on
November 15, 2010, was $29.80.
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Item 2 Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting firm
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our
independent registered public accounting firm to examine and report on the consolidated financial
statements of the Company for Fiscal 2011 and recommends that the Shareholders ratify the
appointment. If the Shareholders do not ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the
Audit Committee will consider the appointment of another independent registered public accounting
firm. One or more representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be present at the Annual
Meeting. They will have the opportunity to respond to appropriate questions and to make a
statement if they wish to do so.
The Board of Directors of UGI Corporation unanimously recommends a vote FOR this proposal.
Item 3 Other Matters
The Board of Directors is not aware of any other matter to be presented for action at the
meeting. If any other matter requiring a vote of the Shareholders should arise, the Proxies (or
their substitutes) will vote in accordance with their best judgment.
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Directions to The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
Directions from Philadelphia. Take the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) West. Follow I-76 West to Route
202 South. Take Route 202 South to the Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp,
proceed through the light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
Directions from South Jersey. Take I-95 South to Route 322 West. Take 322 West to Route 1 South to
Route 202 North. Take Route 202 North to Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. Turn right onto Route 29
North. Turn right at second light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the left.
Directions from Philadelphia Airport. Take I-95 South to 476 North. Follow 476 North to the
Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) West to Route 202 South. Take Route 202 South to the Great
Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp, proceed through the light onto Liberty
Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
Directions from Wilmington and Points South (Delaware and Maryland). Take I-95 North to Route 202
North to the Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. Turn right onto Route 29 North. Turn right at second
light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the left.
Directions from New York and Points North. Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 6, the
Pennsylvania Turnpike extension. Follow the Turnpike West to Exit 326, Valley Forge. Take Route 202
South to the Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp, proceed through the light
onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
Directions from Harrisburg and Points West. Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Exit 326, Valley
Forge. Take Route 202 South to Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp, proceed
through the light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
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▼ IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED OVER THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE, FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. ▼
Proxy UGI CORPORATION
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UGI CORPORATION
The undersigned hereby appoints Marvin O. Schlanger, Lon R. Greenberg and Stephen D. Ban, and each
of them, with power to act without the other and with power of substitution, as proxies and
attorneys-in-fact and hereby authorizes them to represent and vote, as provided on the other side,
all the shares of UGI Corporation Common Stock which the undersigned is entitled to vote, and, in
their discretion, to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders of the Company to be held January 20, 2011 or at any adjournment thereof, with all
powers which the undersigned would possess if present at the Meeting.
For the participants in the UGI Utilities, Inc. Savings Plan, AmeriGas Propane, Inc. Savings Plan,
and the UGI HVAC Enterprises, Inc. Savings Plan (together, the Plans), this Proxy Card will
constitute voting instructions to the Trustee under the Plans. As indicated by me on the reverse
side, but, if I make no indication as to a particular matter, then as recommended by the Board of
Directors on such matter, and in their discretion, upon such other matters as may properly come
before the meeting. The Trustee will keep my vote completely confidential. If the Trustee does
not receive my executed Proxy by January 17, 2011, I understand the Trustee will vote the shares
represented by this Proxy in the same proportion as it votes those shares for which it does receive
a properly executed Proxy.
(Continued, and to be marked, dated and signed, on the other side)
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
UGI Corporation Shareholder Meeting to be Held on January 20, 2011
Under new Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy
materials for the annual meeting of shareholders are available on the Internet. Follow the
instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted
on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report
to shareholders are available at:
www.envisionreports.com/UGI
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Easy Online Access A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote
When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares.
Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/UGI to view the materials.
Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials.
Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in.
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documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your
request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before January 10, 2011 to facilitate
timely delivery. |
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Shareholder Meeting Notice |
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UGI Corporations Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on January 20, 2011 at
The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Ballrooms A and B, One Liberty Boulevard,
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors
recommendations.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR Numbers 1 and 2.
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PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or
request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote
at the meeting, please bring this notice with you.
DIRECTIONS TO THE DESMOND HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Directions from Philadelphia. Take the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) West. Follow I-76 West to Route
202 South. Take Route 202 South to the Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp,
proceed through the light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
Directions from South Jersey. Take I-95 South to Route 322 West. Take 322 West to Route 1 South to
Route 202 North. Take Route 202 North to Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. Turn right onto Route 29
North. Turn right at second light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the left.
Directions from Philadelphia Airport. Take I-95 South to 476 North. Follow 476 North to the
Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) West to Route 202 South. Take Route 202 South to the Great
Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp, proceed through the light onto Liberty
Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
Directions from Wilmington and Points South (Delaware and Maryland). Take I-95 North to Route 202
North to the Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. Turn right onto Route 29 North. Turn right at second
light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the left.
Directions from New York and Points North. Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 6, the
Pennsylvania Turnpike extension. Follow the Turnpike West to Exit 326, Valley Forge. Take Route 202
South to the Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp, proceed through the light
onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
Directions from Harrisburg and Points West. Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Exit 326, Valley
Forge. Take Route 202 South to Great Valley/Route 29 North Exit. At the end of the ramp, proceed
through the light onto Liberty Boulevard. The Desmond will be on the right.
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Heres how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference:
Paper copies: Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted using the telephone,
Internet or email options below.
Email copies: Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted over the Internet
following the instructions below.
If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the
materials.
PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of
proxy materials.
→ Internet Go to www.envisionreports.com/UGI. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the
instructions to log in and order a paper or email copy of the current meeting materials and submit
your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials.
→ Telephone Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 using a touch-tone phone and follow the
instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You
can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.
→ Email Send an email to investorvote@computershare.com with Proxy Materials UGI Corporation in
the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the
shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting
materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.
To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials should be made
by January 10, 2011. |
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