Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
WHEN
May 17, 2021
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
WHERE
Interface, Inc.
1280 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
CHANGES IN THE DATE, TIME OR LOCATION OF THE MEETING
On March 13, 2020, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance and the Division of Investment Management of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") released Staff Guidance to assist issuers' compliance with federal proxy and annual meeting rules given the public health and economic effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Specifically, the guidance covers the procedure for changing the date, time, or location of an annual meeting; the process for holding virtual shareholder meetings; and guidance for shareholders that are unable to attend annual meetings to present proposals. In the event the Company changes the date, time or location of the Annual Meeting pursuant to the guidance, the Company will inform shareholders in a manner as prescribed by the guidance (or any subsequent updates thereto). If you plan to attend our meeting in person, we recommend you check our website (www.interface.com) the week before to see if we have provided any update on the meeting logistics.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
- To elect eight members of the Board of Directors.
- To approve, on an advisory basis, executive compensation, often referred to as "say on pay".
- To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as independent auditors for 2021.
- Such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and at any adjournments of the meeting.
RECORD DATE
The Board of Directors set March 19, 2021 as the record date for the meeting. This means that only shareholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2021 will be entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournments of the meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors
David B. Foshee
Secretary
April 7, 2021
PLEASE PROMPTLY COMPLETE AND RETURN A PROXY CARD
OR USE TELEPHONE OR INTERNET VOTING PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO THAT YOUR VOTE
MAY BE RECORDED AT THE MEETING IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND PERSONALLY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Page |
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................. |
4 |
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (ITEM 1) ...................................................................................................... |
17 |
Nominees..................................................................................................................................................................... |
17 |
Director Independence................................................................................................................................................. |
20 |
Corporate Governance................................................................................................................................................. |
20 |
Principal Shareholders and Management Stock Ownership ........................................................................................ |
24 |
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 2) ........................................................................................................ |
26 |
Compensation Discussion and Analysis ...................................................................................................................... |
27 |
Compensation Committee Report ................................................................................................................................ |
38 |
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation .................................................................................... |
39 |
Executive Compensation and Related Items ............................................................................................................... |
40 |
Equity Compensation Plan Information ........................................................................................................................ |
48 |
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change In Control....................................................................................... |
48 |
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (ITEM 3)....................................................................... |
52 |
Audit Committee Report............................................................................................................................................... |
53 |
OTHER INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................................. |
54 |
General Meeting Information........................................................................................................................................ |
54 |
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ......................................................................................................... |
55 |
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reporting ............................................................................................................................. |
57 |
Prohibition on Pledging and Hedging ........................................................................................................................... |
57 |
Lawsuit by Former CEO in Connection with Termination............................................................................................. |
57 |
Shareholder Proposals................................................................................................................................................. |
57 |
Communicating with the Board .................................................................................................................................... |
57 |
"Householding" of Proxy Materials ............................................................................................................................... |
58 |
Safe Harbor Statement for Forward-Looking Statements ............................................................................................ |
58 |
Other Matters That May Come Before the Meeting...................................................................................................... |
58 |
APPENDIX A - RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES ........................................................................ |
59 |
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
The Board of Directors ("Board") of Interface, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," "our" or "Interface") is furnishing this Proxy Statement and soliciting proxies in connection with the proposals to be voted on at the Interface, Inc. 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") and any postponements or adjournments thereof. This summary highlights certain information contained in this Proxy Statement, but does not contain all of the information you should consider when voting your shares. Please read the entire Proxy Statement carefully before voting.
2021 Annual Meeting Information
Date |
Monday, May 17, 2021 |
Time |
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time |
Location |
Interface, Inc. |
1280 West Peachtree Street NW |
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Atlanta, Georgia 30309 |
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Record Date |
Friday, March 19, 2021 |
Stock Symbol |
TILE |
Stock Exchange |
NASDAQ |
Corporate Website |
www.interface.com |
In the event the Company changes the date, time or location of the Annual Meeting pursuant to the guidance issued by the SEC discussed above, the Company will inform shareholders in a manner as prescribed by such guidance.
Voting Items and Vote Recommendation
Board |
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Item |
Recommendation |
Reasons for Recommendation |
More Information |
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1. To elect eight members of the |
FOR |
The Board and the Nominating & |
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Board of Directors. |
Governance Committee believe our |
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nominees possess the skills, experience and |
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qualifications to effectively monitor |
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performance, provide oversight and support |
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management's execution of the Company's |
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long-term strategy. |
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2. To approve, on an advisory basis, |
FOR |
Our executive compensation program |
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executive compensation, often |
incorporates several compensation |
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referred to as a "say on pay". |
governance best practices and reflects our |
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commitment to align pay with performance. |
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3. To ratify the appointment of BDO |
FOR |
Based on its assessment, the Audit |
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USA, LLP as independent auditors |
Committee believes that the re-appointment |
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for 2021. |
of BDO USA, LLP is in the best interests of |
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Interface and our shareholders. |
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Vote in Advance of the Meeting |
Vote in Person |
Internet |
Telephone |
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Using the Internet and voting |
Using the toll-free phone |
Signing, dating and mailing a |
See page 55 for details on |
at the website listed on the |
number listed on the proxy |
proxy card. |
attending the Annual Meeting |
proxy card and the Notice. |
card and the Notice. |
in person. |
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Our Company
Who We Are
We are a worldwide leader in design, production and sales of commercial flooring such as carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile, and rubber tiles and sheet products. Our flooring systems help customers create beautiful interior spaces while positively impacting those who use them and our planet. We are committed to sustainability and minimizing our impact on the environment while enhancing shareholder value. This commitment is exemplified by our mission called Climate Take Back™, in which we seek to lead industry in designing and making products in ways that will maintain a climate fit for life. We believe Interface has for decades been the most environmentally conscious company in the global flooring industry and we remain committed to leading the industry in sustainability, design and innovation.
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