UNITED STATES

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3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150

San Diego, CA 92130

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF

STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT

Dear Stockholder:

The annual meeting of stockholders of Airgain, Inc. will be held at the offices of Latham & Watkins LLP, located at 12670 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 on June 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., local time, for the following purposes:

 

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To elect two directors to serve as Class I directors for a three-year term to expire at the 2020 annual meeting of stockholders;

 

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To consider and vote upon the ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017; and

 

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To transact such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

 

The foregoing items of business are more fully described in the attached proxy statement, which forms a part of this notice and is incorporated herein by reference. Our board of directors has fixed the close of business on April 18, 2017 as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

Accompanying this notice is a proxy card. Whether or not you expect to attend our annual meeting, please complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card and return it promptly, or complete and submit your proxy via phone or the internet in accordance with the instructions provided on the enclosed proxy card. If you plan to attend our annual meeting and wish to vote your shares personally, you may do so at any time before the proxy is voted.

All stockholders are cordially invited to attend the meeting.

 

 

 

By Order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Charles Myers

 

 

Charles Myers

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

San Diego, California

April 28, 2017

Your vote is important. Please vote your shares whether or not you plan to attend the meeting.

 

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING

  

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PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

  

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PROPOSAL 2: RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

  

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

  

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

  

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS

  

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SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

  

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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

  

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STOCKHOLDERS SHARING THE SAME ADDRESS

  

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OTHER MATTERS

  

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3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150

San Diego, CA 92130

PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017

The board of directors of Airgain, Inc. is soliciting the enclosed proxy for use at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held the offices of Latham & Watkins LLP, located at 12670 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130, on June 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., local time. If you need directions to the location of the annual meeting, please contact us at (760) 579-0200.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on June 15, 2017.

This proxy statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K are available electronically at www.proxydocs.com/AIRG.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING

Why did you send me this proxy statement?

We sent you this proxy statement and the enclosed proxy card because our board of directors is soliciting your proxy to vote at the 2017 annual meeting of stockholders. This proxy statement summarizes information related to your vote at the annual meeting. All stockholders who find it convenient to do so are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting in person. However, you do not need to attend the meeting to vote your shares. Instead, you may simply complete, sign and return the enclosed proxy card, or complete and submit your proxy via phone or the internet in accordance with the instructions provided on the enclosed proxy card.

We intend to begin mailing this proxy statement, the attached notice of annual meeting and the enclosed proxy card on or about April 28, 2017 to all stockholders of record entitled to vote at the annual meeting. Only stockholders who owned our common stock on April 18, 2017 are entitled to vote at the annual meeting. On this record date, there were 9,488,057 shares of our common stock outstanding. Common stock is our only class of stock entitled to vote.

What am I voting on?

There are two proposals scheduled for a vote:

Proposal 1: To elect two directors to serve as Class I directors for a three-year term.

Proposal 2: To consider and vote upon the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017.

 

How many votes do I have?

Each share of our common stock that you own as of April 18, 2017 entitles you to one vote.

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How do I vote by proxy?

With respect to the election of directors, you may either vote “For” all of the nominees to the board of directors or you may “Withhold” your vote for any nominee you specify. With respect to the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm, you may vote “For” or “Against” or abstain from voting.

 

Stockholders of Record: Shares Registered in Your Name

If you are a stockholder of record, there are several ways for you to vote your shares. Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, we urge you to vote by proxy to ensure that your vote is counted.

 

By Mail: You may vote using your proxy card by completing, signing, dating and returning the proxy card in the self-addressed, postage-paid envelope provided. If you properly complete your proxy card and send it to us in time to vote, your proxy (one of the individuals named on your proxy card) will vote your shares as you have directed. If you sign the proxy card but do not make specific choices, your shares, as permitted, will be voted as recommended by our board of directors. If any other matter is presented at the annual meeting, your proxy will vote in accordance with his or her best judgment. As of the date of this proxy statement, we knew of no matters that needed to be acted on at the meeting, other than those discussed in this proxy statement.

 

Via the Internet: You may vote at www.proxypush.com/AIRG, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Have your proxy card available when you access the website and use the Control Number shown on your proxy card. Votes submitted via the Internet must be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 14, 2017.

 

By Telephone: You may vote using a touch-tone telephone by calling (866) 829-5171, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Have your proxy card available when you call and use the Control Number shown on your proxy card. Votes submitted by telephone must be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 14, 2017.

 

In Person: You may still attend the meeting and vote in person even if you have already voted by proxy. To vote in person, come to the annual meeting and we will give you a ballot at the annual meeting.

 

Beneficial Owners: Shares Registered in the Name of a Broker or Bank

If you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of your broker, bank or other agent, you should have received a proxy card and voting instructions with these proxy materials from that organization rather than directly from us. Generally, you have three options for returning your proxy.

 

By Mail: You may vote by signing, dating and returning your voting instruction card in the pre-addressed envelope provided by your broker, bank or other agent.

 

By Method Listed on Voting Instruction Card: Please refer to your voting instruction card or other information provided by your bank, broker or other agent to determine whether you may vote by telephone or electronically on the Internet, and follow the instructions on the voting instruction card or other information provided by your broker, bank or other agent. A large number of banks and brokerage firms offer Internet and telephone voting.  If your bank, broker or other agent does not offer Internet or telephone voting information, please complete and return your voting instruction card in the self-addressed, postage-paid envelope provided.

 

In Person: To vote in person at the annual meeting, you must obtain a valid proxy from your broker, bank or other agent. Follow the instructions from your broker or bank included with these proxy materials, or contact your broker or bank to request the proxy form authorizing you to vote the shares.

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You will need to bring with you to the annual meeting the legal proxy form from your broker, bank or other agent authorizing you to vote the shares as well as proof of identity.

May I revoke my proxy?

If you give us your proxy, you may revoke it at any time before it is exercised. You may revoke your proxy in any one of the three following ways:

 

you may send in another signed proxy with a later date,

 

you may authorize a proxy again on a later date on the Internet (only the latest Internet proxy submitted prior to the annual meeting will be counted), or

 

you may notify our corporate secretary, Leo Johnson, in writing before the annual meeting that you have revoked your proxy, after which you are entitled to submit a new proxy or vote in person at the meeting.

 

What constitutes a quorum?

The presence at the annual meeting, in person or by proxy, of holders representing a majority of our outstanding common stock as of April 18, 2017, or approximately 4,744,029 shares, constitutes a quorum at the meeting, permitting us to conduct our business.

 

What vote is required to approve each proposal?

Proposal 1: Election of Directors. The two nominees who receive the most “For” votes (among votes properly cast in person or by proxy) will be elected. Only votes “For” or “Withheld” will affect the outcome.

Proposal 2: Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP must receive “For” votes from the holders of a majority in voting power of the votes cast affirmatively or negatively on the proposal .

Voting results will be tabulated and certified by the inspector of election appointed for the annual meeting.

What is the effect of abstentions and broker non-votes?

Shares of common stock held by persons attending the annual meeting but not voting, and shares represented by proxies that reflect abstentions as to a particular proposal, will be counted as present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum. Abstentions are not an affirmative or negative vote on a proposal, so abstaining has no effect for purposes of determining whether our stockholders have ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm. The election of directors is determined by a plurality of votes cast, so abstentions will not be counted in determining the outcome of such proposal.

Shares represented by proxies that reflect a “broker non-vote” will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists. A “broker non-vote” occurs when a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner has not received instructions from the beneficial owner and does not have discretionary authority to vote the shares for certain non-routine matters. With regard to the election of directors, broker non-votes, if any, will not be counted as votes cast and will have no effect on the result of the vote. However, ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP is considered a routine matter on which a broker or other nominee has discretionary authority to vote. Accordingly, no broker non-votes will likely result from this proposal.

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Who is paying the costs of soliciting these proxies?

We will pay all of the costs of soliciting these proxies. Our directors, officers and other employees may solicit proxies in person or by mail, telephone, fax or email. We will not pay our directors, officers and other employees any additional compensation for these services. We will ask banks, brokers and other institutions, nominees and fiduciaries to forward these proxy materials to their principals and to obtain authority to execute proxies. We will then reimburse them for their expenses. Our costs for forwarding proxy materials will not be significant.

How do I obtain an Annual Report on Form 10-K?

If you would like a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 15, 2017, we will send you one without charge. Please write to:

Airgain, Inc.

3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150

San Diego, CA 92130

Attn: Corporate Secretary

All of our SEC filings are also available free of charge in the “Investors—SEC Filings” section of our website at www.airgain.com.

How can I find out the results of the voting at the annual meeting?

Preliminary voting results will be announced at the annual meeting. Final voting results will be published in our current report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC within four business days after the annual meeting. If final voting results are not available to us in time to file a Form 8-K within four business days after the meeting, we intend to file a Form 8-K to publish preliminary results and, within four business days after the final results are known to us, file an additional Form 8-K to publish the final results.

 

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PROPOSAL 1:

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Our board of directors is divided into three classes, with one class of our directors standing for election each year, generally for a three-year term. Directors for each class are elected at the annual meeting of stockholders held in the year in which the term for their class expires and hold office until the third annual meeting following election and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

At this meeting, two nominees for director are to be elected as Class I directors for a three-year term expiring at our 2020 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The nominees, who were recommended for nomination by the nominating and corporate governance committee of our board of directors, are Charles Myers and James K. Sims. The Class II and Class III directors have one year and two years, respectively, remaining on their terms of office.

If no contrary indication is made, proxies in the accompanying form are to be voted for Mr. Myers and Mr. Sims, or in the event that Mr. Myers or Mr. Sims is not a candidate or is unable to serve as a director at the time of the election (which is not currently expected), for any nominee who is designated by our board of directors to fill the vacancy.  Each of Mr. Myers and Mr. Sims is currently a member of our board of directors.

All of our directors bring to the board of directors significant leadership experience derived from their professional experience and service as executives or board members of other corporations and/or private equity and venture capital firms. The process undertaken by the nominating and corporate governance committee in recommending qualified director candidates is described below under “Director Nomination Process.” Certain individual qualifications and skills of our directors that contribute to the board of directors’ effectiveness as a whole are described in the following paragraphs.

Information Regarding Directors

The information set forth below as to the directors and nominees for director has been furnished to us by the directors and nominees for director:

Nominees for Election to the Board of Directors

For a Three-Year Term Expiring at the

2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Class I)

 

Name

 

Age

 

Present Position with Airgain, Inc.

Charles Myers

 

55

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

 

 

 

 

James K. Sims

 

70

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

Charles Myers has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since May 2011. Prior to joining Airgain, Mr. Myers served as a consultant in sourcing opportunities to private equity companies from 2009 to January 2011 and as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless Business Unit at VeriSign, Inc., a Web domain names and Internet security company, from November 2007 to January 2009. Mr. Myers also served as Chief Executive Officer of Awarepoint, a developer of location based hardware and software for the healthcare industry, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NetworkCar, a wireless automotive technology company. Mr. Myers began his career with Science Applications International Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, where he rose to the position of Corporate Vice President. He holds a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Myers’ extensive knowledge of our business and prior executive

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management experience contributed to our board of directors’ conclusion that he should serve as a director of our company.

James K. Sims has served as our chairman of the board of directors since November 2003. Mr. Sims has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEN3 Partners, a consulting company that specializes in science-based technology development, since 1999, and as Managing Partner of its affiliated private equity investment fund, GEN3 Capital, LLP, since 2005. Mr. Sims founded Silicon Valley Data Science (SVDS) in 2012 where he is currently the Chairman. Mr. Sims also founded Cambridge Technology Partners in 1991 where he held the position of Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Cambridge Technology Partners, Mr. Sims also founded Concurrent Computer Corporation. Mr. Sims currently serves on the board of directors of various private companies including EPAY Systems, Inc., where he is currently the Chairman of the Board, Connections 365, Inc. and Bright Volt, Inc. and has previously served on the board of directors of public companies including Cambridge Technology Partners, RSA Security, Inc., where he was the Chairman, and Electronic Data Systems Corporation. Mr. Sims’ extensive experience as a director of numerous public and private companies, as well as his extensive experience as a founder and venture capital investor in the technology industry, contributed to our board of directors’ conclusion that he should serve as a director of our company.

Members of the Board of Directors Continuing in Office

Term Expiring at the

2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Class II)

 

Name

  

Age

  

Present Position with Airgain, Inc.

Francis X. Egan

  

61

  

Director

 

 

 

 

 

Arthur M. Toscanini

  

74

  

Director

 

Francis X. Egan has served on our board of directors since May 2010. Mr. Egan currently serves as the Managing Partner of Lake Bridge Capital Management LLC, an investment advisory firm, a position he has held since 2016, as a Managing Director of GEN3 Capital, a position he has held since 2005 and as Director of Ioxus, Inc., a position he has held since 2011. Mr. Egan previously served as the Managing Director of Northwater Capital, Inc., an intellectual property focused venture capital company, a position he held from 2006 through August 2016. Prior to GEN3 Capital, Mr. Egan served as Senior Vice President with PaineWebber (UBS), Kemper Securities Inc. and Dain Rauscher Wessels. Mr. Egan currently serves on the board of directors of various private companies including Arctic Sand Technologies, Inc., Aquilon Energy Services, Inc., EPAY Systems, Red Wave Energy, Inc., MTPV Power Corporation, Ioxus, Inc., R3 Fusion, Inc., Legend 3D, Inc., Solicore, Inc. and VanDyne Super Turbo Powermeters. Mr. Egan holds a B.A. from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Egan’s extensive experience as a venture capital investor in the technology industry, as well as his extensive experience as a board member of numerous companies, contributed to our board of directors’ conclusion that he should serve as a director of our company.

Arthur M. Toscanini has served on our board of directors since 2005. Mr. Toscanini is the Chief Financial Officer of GEN3 Partners, a position he has held since 2000. Prior to GEN3 Partners, he was with Cambridge Technology Partners from 1991 to 2000, where he served as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Toscanini also served as Vice President and Controller of Concurrent Computer Corporation from 1986 to 1991. Prior to Concurrent Computer Corporation, he worked at Perkin-Elmer Data Systems Group. Mr. Toscanini currently serves on the board of directors of EPAY Systems. He holds a B.A. in accounting from Pace University and an M.A. in management from Monmouth University. Mr. Toscanini’s extensive knowledge of our business and experience as a chief financial officer contributed to our board of directors’ conclusion that he should serve as a director of our company.

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Term Expiring at the

2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Class III)

 

Name

  

Age

  

Present Position with Airgain, Inc.

Joan Gillman

  

53

  

Director

 

 

 

 

 

Frances Kordyback

  

63

  

Director

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas A. Munro

 

60

 

Director

 

Joan Gillman has served on our board of directors since November 2016. Ms. Gillman has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Time Warner Cable Media from September 2006 to June 2016. She first joined Time Warner Cable as a new product and marketing consultant in January 2004 and served from May 2005 to September 2006 as Vice President of Interactive TV and Advanced Advertising. Prior to Time Warner Cable, Ms. Gillman served in senior executive roles at OpenTV Corporation, British Interactive Broadcasting Holdings Limited and Physicians’ Online Inc. She has also held two of the top senior roles in the Office of U.S. Senator Chris Dodd, State Director and Legislative Director. Ms. Gillman currently serves on the board of directors of Centrica PLC, InterDigital (IDCC) and The Jesuit Volunteer Corp. She has previously served on the board of directors of various private companies, industry associations, and not-for-profits, including the College of the Holy Cross, The CityParks Foundation, National Cable Communications (NCC) LLC and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Ms. Gillman’s extensive experience as an operating executive in the cable and technology industries, as well as her service as a director of numerous public and private companies, contributed to our board of directors conclusion that she should serve as a director of our company.

Frances Kordyback has served on our board of directors since November 2005. Ms. Kordyback is a Commissioner with the Ontario Securities Commission, a position she has held since November 2016. Ms. Kordyback previously served as a Managing Director of Northwater Capital Management Inc., a position she held from January 2005 through September 2016. Prior to Northwater Capital Management, she served as the Managing Director of CCFL Parklea Capital Inc. from January 2003 to December 2004. Ms. Kordyback was a partner in Plaxton & Co. Limited from February 1999 to December 2001. Ms. Kordyback also serves on the board of directors of the Ontario Securities Commission. Ms. Kordyback holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. Ms. Kordyback’s experience as a venture capitalist investing in the technology industry and her governance and regulatory experience contributed to our board of directors’ conclusion that she should serve as a director of our company.

Thomas A. Munro has served on our board of directors since 2004. Mr. Munro is the Chief Executive Officer of Verimatrix, Inc., an Internet security technology company, a position he has held since April 2005. Prior to Verimatrix, Mr. Munro was the President of Wireless Facilities from 2001 to 2003 and Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to 2001. Previously, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Precision Digital Images from 1994 to 1995 and MetLife Capital Corporation from 1992 to 1994. Mr. Munro currently serves on the board of directors of BandwidthX, Inc., a private company, and previously served on the board of directors of private companies Kineticom, Inc. and CommNexus. Mr. Munro holds a B.A. in business and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington. Mr. Munro’s extensive knowledge of our business and history and experience in the wireless technology industry contributed to our board of directors’ conclusion that he should serve as a director of our company.

Board Independence

Our board of directors has determined that all our directors are independent directors within the meaning of the applicable NASDAQ Capital Market listing standards, except for Charles Myers, our President and Chief Executive Officer.  

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Board Leadership Structure

Our board of directors is currently led by its chairman, James K. Sims. Our board of directors recognizes that it is important to determine an optimal board leadership structure to ensure the independent oversight of management as the company continues to grow. We separate the roles of chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors in recognition of the differences between the two roles. The chief executive officer is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the company and the day-to-day leadership and performance of the company, while the chairman of the board of directors provides guidance to the chief executive officer and presides over meetings of the full board of directors. We believe that this separation of responsibilities provides a balanced approach to managing the board of directors and overseeing the company.

Our board of directors has concluded that our current leadership structure is appropriate at this time. However, our board of directors will continue to periodically review our leadership structure and may make such changes in the future as it deems appropriate.

Role of Board in Risk Oversight Process

Our board of directors has responsibility for the oversight of the company’s risk management processes and, either as a whole or through its committees, regularly discusses with management our major risk exposures, their potential impact on our business and the steps we take to manage them. The risk oversight process includes receiving regular reports from board committees and members of senior management to enable our board of directors to understand the company’s risk identification, risk management and risk mitigation strategies with respect to areas of potential material risk, including operations, finance, legal, regulatory, strategic and reputational risk.

The audit committee reviews information regarding liquidity and operations, and oversees our management of financial risks. Periodically, the audit committee reviews our policies with respect to risk assessment, risk management, loss prevention and regulatory compliance. Oversight by the audit committee includes direct communication with our external auditors, and discussions with management regarding significant risk exposures and the actions management has taken to limit, monitor or control such exposures. The compensation committee is responsible for assessing whether any of our compensation policies or programs has the potential to encourage excessive risk-taking. While each committee is responsible for evaluating certain risks and overseeing the management of such risks, the entire board of directors is regularly informed through committee reports about such risks. Matters of significant strategic risk are considered by our board of directors as a whole.

Board of Directors Meetings

During fiscal year 2016, our board of directors met five times, including telephonic meetings. In that year, each director attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings held during such director’s term of service by the board of directors and each committee of the board of directors on which such director served.

Board Committees

Our board of directors has established three standing committees—audit, compensation and nominating and corporate governance – each of which operates under a charter that has been approved by our board of directors.  

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Audit Committee

The audit committee’s main function is to oversee our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of our financial statements. This committee’s responsibilities include, among other things:

 

appointing our independent registered public accounting firm;

 

evaluating the qualifications, independence and performance of our independent registered public accounting firm;

 

approving the audit and non-audit services to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm;

 

reviewing the design, implementation, adequacy and effectiveness of our internal accounting controls an our critical accounting policies;

 

discussing with management and the independent registered public accounting firm the results of our annual audit and the review of our quarterly unaudited financial statements;

 

reviewing, overseeing and monitoring the integrity of our financial statements and our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to financial statements or accounting matters;

 

reviewing on a periodic basis, or as appropriate, any investment policy and recommending to our board of directors any changes to such investment policy;

 

reviewing any earnings announcements and other public announcements regarding our results of operations;

 

preparing the report that the SEC requires in our annual proxy statement;

 

reviewing and approving any related party transactions and reviewing and monitoring compliance with our code of conduct and ethics; and

 

reviewing and evaluating, at least annually, the performance of the audit committee and its members including compliance of the audit committee with its charter.

The members of our audit committee are Ms. Gillman, Ms. Kordyback and Mr. Toscanini. Mr. Toscanini serves as the chairperson of the committee. The audit committee met two times during fiscal year 2016.  Mr. Munro served as a member of the committee throughout 2016 and until April 2017, at which time Ms. Kordyback joined the committee.  All members of our audit committee meet the requirements for financial literacy under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and The NASDAQ Capital Market. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Toscanini is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by applicable SEC rules and has the requisite financial sophistication as defined under the applicable NASDAQ rules and regulations. Our board of directors has determined that Ms. Gillman and Ms. Kordyback are independent under the applicable rules of the SEC and The NASDAQ Capital Market relating to audit committee independence. Under the applicable NASDAQ Capital Market rules, we are permitted to phase in our compliance with the independent audit committee requirements of The NASDAQ Capital Market on the same schedule as we are permitted to phase in our compliance with the independent audit committee requirements pursuant to Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, which requires all members to be independent within one year of listing. We will comply with the phase-in requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market rules and within one year of our listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market, all members of our audit committee will be independent under NASDAQ rules and Rule 10A-3. The audit committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable standards of the SEC and The NASDAQ Capital Market.

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Compensation Committee

Our compensation committee approves, or recommends to our board of directors, policies relating to compensation and benefits of our officers and employees. The compensation committee approves, or recommends to our board of directors, corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers, evaluates the performance of these officers in light of those goals and objectives and approves, or recommends to our board of directors, the compensation of these officers based on such evaluations. The compensation committee also approves, or recommends to our board of directors, the issuance of stock options and other awards under our equity plan. The compensation committee will review and evaluate, at least annually, the performance of the compensation committee and its members, including compliance by the compensation committee with its charter.

The members of our compensation committee are Mr. Egan, Mr. Munro and Mr. Sims. Mr. Munro serves as the chairperson of the committee. The compensation committee met two times during fiscal year 2016.  Ms. Gillman served as a member of the committee from November 2016 through April 2017, at which time Mr. Egan joined the committee.  Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Egan, Mr. Munro and Mr. Sims are independent under the applicable rules and regulations of The NASDAQ Capital Market relating to compensation committee independence.  The compensation committee operates under a written charter, which the compensation committee will review and evaluate at least annually.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

The nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for assisting our board of directors in discharging the board’s responsibilities regarding the identification of qualified candidates to become board members, the selection of nominees for election as directors at our annual meetings of stockholders (or special meetings of stockholders at which directors are to be elected), and the selection of candidates to fill any vacancies on our board of directors and any committees thereof. In addition, the nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for overseeing our corporate governance policies, reporting and making recommendations to our board of directors concerning governance matters and oversight of the evaluation of our board of directors.

The members of our nominating and corporate governance committee are Ms. Gillman, Mr. Munro and Mr. Sims. Mr. Sims serves as the chairman of the committee. The nominating and corporate governance committee met three times during fiscal year 2016. Our board of directors has determined that Ms. Gillman, Mr. Munro and Mr. Sims are independent under the applicable rules and regulations of The NASDAQ Capital Market.  The nominating and corporate governance committee operates under a written charter, which the nominating and corporate governance committee will review and evaluate at least annually.

Report of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

The audit committee oversees the company’s financial reporting process on behalf of our board of directors. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process, including the systems of internal controls. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the audit committee reviewed the audited financial statements in the company’s annual report with management, including a discussion of any significant changes in the selection or application of accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant judgments, the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements and the effect of any new accounting initiatives.

The audit committee reviewed with KPMG LLP, which is responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of the company’s audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles, its judgments as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the company’s accounting principles and such other matters as are required to be discussed with the audit committee under generally accepted auditing standards and the matters listed in Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 1301, Communications with Audit Committees. In addition, the audit committee has discussed with KPMG LLP, its independence from management and the company, has received from KPMG LLP the written disclosures and the letter required by applicable requirements of the

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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding KPMG LLP’s communications with the audit committee concerning independence, and has considered the compatibility of non-audit services with the auditors’ independence.

The audit committee met with KPMG LLP to discuss the overall scope of its services, the results of its audit and reviews, and the overall quality of the company’s financial reporting. KPMG LLP, as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm, also periodically updates the audit committee about new accounting developments and their potential impact on the company’s reporting. The audit committee’s meetings with KPMG LLP were held with and without management present. The audit committee is not employed by the company, nor does it provide any expert assurance or professional certification regarding the company’s financial statements. The audit committee relies, without independent verification, on the accuracy and integrity of the information provided, and representations made, by management and the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the audit committee has recommended to the company’s board of directors that the audited financial statements be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The audit committee and the company’s board of directors also have recommended, subject to stockholder approval, the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2017.

This report of the audit committee is not “soliciting material,” shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC and shall not be 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 the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any such filing, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such acts.

The foregoing report has been furnished by the audit committee.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

 

 

Arthur M. Toscanini (chairman)

 

 

Joan Gillman

 

 

Thomas A. Munro

 

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

Thomas A. Munro (chairperson), Francis X. Egan, Joan Gillman and James K. Sims served on our compensation committee during the 2016 fiscal year. None of the members of our compensation committee during the 2016 fiscal year has ever been one of our officers or employees. None of our executive officers currently serves, or has served, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of our board of directors or compensation committee.

Director Nomination Process

Director Qualifications

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Our nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for reviewing with the board of directors, on an annual basis, the appropriate characteristics, skills and experience required for the board of directors as a whole and its individual members. In evaluating the suitability of individual candidates (both new candidates and current members), the nominating and corporate governance committee, in recommending candidates for election, and the board of directors, in approving (and, in the case of vacancies, appointing) such candidates, will take into account many factors, including the following:

 

personal and professional integrity, ethics and values;

 

experience in corporate management, such as serving as an officer or former officer of a publicly-held company;

 

experience as a board member or executive officer of another publicly-held company;

 

strong finance experience;

 

diversity of expertise and experience in substantive matters pertaining to our business relative to other members of our board of directors;

 

diversity of background and perspective, including, but not limited to, with respect to age, gender, race, place of residence and specialized experience;

 

experience relevant to our business industry and with relevant social policy concerns; and

 

relevant academic expertise or other proficiency in an area of our business operations.

 

Currently, our board of directors evaluates each individual in the context of the board of directors as a whole, with the objective of assembling a group that can best maximize the success of the business and represent stockholder interests through the exercise of sound judgment using its diversity of experience in these various areas.

Other than the foregoing, there are no stated minimum criteria for director nominees, although the nominating and corporate governance committee may also consider such other factors as it may deem to be in the best interests of our company and our stockholders. The nominating and corporate governance committee does, however, believe it appropriate for at least one, and preferably, several, members of our board of directors to meet the criteria for an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by SEC rules, and that a majority of the members of our board of directors meet the definition of “independent director” under NASDAQ qualification standards. The nominating and corporate governance committee also believes it is appropriate for our President and Chief Executive Officer to serve as a member of our board of directors.

Identification and Evaluation of Nominees for Directors

The nominating and corporate governance committee identifies nominees for director by first evaluating the current members of our board of directors willing to continue in service. Current members with qualifications and skills that are consistent with the nominating and corporate governance committee’s criteria for board of director service and who are willing to continue in service are considered for re-nomination, balancing the value of continuity of service by existing members of our board of directors with that of obtaining a new perspective or expertise.

If any member of our board of directors does not wish to continue in service or if our board of directors decides not to re-nominate a member for re-election or if the board of directors decides to expand the size of the board, the nominating and corporate governance committee identifies the desired skills and experience of a new nominee in light of the criteria above. The nominating and corporate governance committee generally polls our board of directors and members of management for their recommendations. The nominating and corporate governance committee may also review the composition and qualification of the boards of directors of our competitors, and may seek input from industry experts or analysts. The nominating and corporate governance committee reviews the qualifications, experience and background of the candidates. Final candidates are interviewed by the members of the

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nominating and corporate governance committee and by certain of our other independent directors and executive management. In making its determinations, the nominating and corporate governance committee evaluates each individual in the context of our board of directors as a whole, with the objective of assembling a group that can best contribute to the success of our company and represent stockholder interests through the exercise of sound business judgment. After review and deliberation of all feedback and data, the nominating and corporate governance committee makes its recommendation to our board of directors.  Historically, the nominating and corporate governance committee has not relied on third-party search firms to identify director candidates. The nominating and corporate governance may in the future choose to do so in those situations where particular qualifications are required or where existing contacts are not sufficient to identify an appropriate candidate.

The nominating and corporate governance committee evaluates nominees recommended by stockholders in the same manner as it evaluates other nominees. We have not received director candidate recommendations from our stockholders, and we do not have a formal policy regarding consideration of such recommendations. However, any recommendations received from stockholders will be evaluated in the same manner that potential nominees suggested by members of our board of directors, management or other parties are evaluated.

Under our amended and restated bylaws, a stockholder wishing to suggest a candidate for director should write to our corporate secretary and provide such information about the stockholder and the proposed candidate as is set forth in our amended and restated bylaws and as would be required by SEC rules to be included in a proxy statement. In addition, the stockholder must include the consent of the candidate and describe any arrangements or undertakings between the stockholder and the candidate regarding the nomination. In order to give the nominating and corporate governance committee sufficient time to evaluate a recommended candidate and include the candidate in our proxy statement for the 2018 annual meeting, the recommendation should be received by our corporate secretary at our principal executive offices in accordance with our procedures detailed in the section below entitled “Stockholder Proposals.”

 

Director Attendance at Annual Meetings

Although we do not have a formal policy regarding attendance by members of our board of directors at our annual meeting, we encourage all of our directors to attend. We did not hold an annual meeting in 2016.

Communications with our Board of Directors

Stockholders seeking to communicate with our board of directors should submit their written comments to our corporate secretary, Airgain, Inc., 3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130. The corporate secretary will forward such communications to each member of our board of directors; provided that, if in the opinion of our corporate secretary it would be inappropriate to send a particular stockholder communication to a specific director, such communication will only be sent to the remaining directors (subject to the remaining directors concurring with such opinion).

Corporate Governance

Our company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter are available, free of charge, on our website at www.airgain.com. Please note, however, that the information contained on the website is not incorporated by reference in, or considered part of, this proxy statement. We will also provide copies of these documents as well as our company’s other corporate governance documents, free of charge, to any stockholder upon written request to Airgain, Inc., 3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130.

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Director Compensation

Our board of directors has approved a compensation policy for our non-employee directors. The non-employee director compensation policy provides for annual retainer fees and long-term equity awards for our non-employee directors. Pursuant to the terms of the non-employee director compensation policy, commencing with the date of our initial public offering, each non-employee director will receive an annual retainer of $30,000, with an additional $25,000 annual retainer payable to the chairman of the board of directors. Non-employee directors serving as the chairs of the audit, compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees will receive additional annual retainers of $15,000, $10,000 and $7,500, respectively. Non-employee directors serving as members of the audit, compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees will receive additional annual retainers of $7,500, $5,000 and $3,750, respectively. The non-employee director will also receive an initial grant of options to purchase 10,000 shares of our common stock upon election to the board of directors, vesting in substantially equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant. Thereafter, each non-employee director will receive an annual grant of options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common stock, with the chairman of the board of directors receiving an additional option to purchase 2,500 shares of our common stock, vesting on the first to occur of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the next occurring annual meeting of our stockholders.

Compensation under our non-employee director compensation policy is subject to the annual limits on non-employee director compensation set forth in our 2016 Incentive Award Plan, referred to herein as the 2016 Plan. Our board of directors or its authorized committee may modify the non-employee director compensation program from time to time in the exercise of its business judgment, taking into account such factors, circumstances and considerations as it shall deem relevant from time to time, subject to the annual limit on non-employee director compensation set forth in the 2016 Plan. As provided in the 2016 Plan, our board of directors or its authorized committee may make exceptions to this limit for individual non-employee directors in extraordinary circumstances, as the board of directors or its authorized committee may determine in its discretion, provided that the non-employee director receiving such additional compensation may not participate in the decision to award such compensation or in other compensation decisions involving non-employee directors.

Mr. Myers, who is our Chief Executive Officer, received no compensation for his service as a director. The compensation received by Mr. Myers as an employee is presented in “Executive Compensation—Summary Compensation Table.”

 

The following table sets forth information for the year ended December 31, 2016 regarding the compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our non-employee directors who served on our board of directors during 2016.

 

Name

 

Fees Earned

or Paid in

Cash($)

 

 

Option

Awards

($)(1)

 

 

All Other

Compensation($)

 

 

Total($)

 

James K. Sims

 

$

16,875

 

 

$

7,419

 

 

 

 

 

$

24,294

 

Francis X. Egan

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

5,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,736

 

Frances Kordyback

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

5,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,737

 

Thomas A. Munro

 

 

12,813

 

 

 

6,109

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,921

 

Arthur M. Toscanini

 

 

11,250

 

 

 

6,109

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,359

 

Joan Gillman(2)

 

 

11,563

 

 

 

48,558

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,121

 

 

(1)

Amounts reflect the full grant-date fair value of stock options granted during 2016 computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718, rather than the amounts paid to or realized by the named individual. We provide information regarding the assumptions used to calculate the value of all option awards made to our directors in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and filed with the SEC on March 15, 2017. In May 2016, each of our non-employee directors was granted options to purchase shares of our common stock (other than Joan Gillman, who received options to purchase shares of our common stock in November 2016).

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(2)

Ms. Gillman was appointed to our board of directors effective November 7, 2016.

The table below shows the aggregate numbers of option awards outstanding held as of December 31, 2016 by each non-employee director who was serving as of December 31, 2016.

 

Name

 

Options

Outstanding at

Year End

 

James K. Sims

 

 

72,880

 

Francis X. Egan

 

 

17,680

 

Frances Kordyback

 

 

71,948

 

Thomas A. Munro

 

 

71,313

 

Arthur M. Toscanini

 

 

54,179

 

Joan Gillman

 

 

10,000

 

 

Vote Required; Recommendation of the Board of Directors

If a quorum is present and voting at the annual meeting, the two nominees receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to our board of directors. Votes withheld from any nominee, abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted only for purposes of determining a quorum. Broker non-votes will have no effect on this proposal as brokers or other nominees are not entitled to vote on such proposals in the absence of voting instructions from the beneficial owner.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF CHARLES MYERS AND JAMES K. SIMS. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE SO VOTED UNLESS STOCKHOLDERS SPECIFY OTHERWISE ON THEIR PROXY CARDS.

 

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PROPOSAL 2:

RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The audit committee has selected KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017 and has further directed that management submit the selection of independent registered public accounting firm for ratification by the stockholders at the annual meeting. KPMG LLP has audited the company’s financial statements since 2012. Representatives of KPMG LLP are expected to be present at the annual meeting, will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

Stockholder ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm is not required by Delaware law, the company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, or the company’s amended and restated bylaws. However, the audit committee is submitting the selection of KPMG LLP to the stockholders for ratification as a matter of good corporate practice. If the stockholders fail to ratify the selection, the audit committee will reconsider whether to retain that firm. Even if the selection is ratified, the audit committee in its discretion may direct the appointment of different independent registered accounting firm at any time during the year if the audit committee determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the company and its stockholders.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Fees

The following table represents aggregate fees billed to us for services related to the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, by KPMG LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm.

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Audit Fees(1)

 

$

952,776

 

 

$

335,350

 

Audit Related Fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Other Fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

952,776

 

 

$

335,350

 

 

(1)

Audit Fees consist of fees billed for professional services performed by KPMG LLP for the audit of our annual financial statements, the review of our registration statements on Form S-1, the quarterly review of our financial statements, and related services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

The audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the independence of KPMG LLP, and has concluded that the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the independence of our auditors.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

Our audit committee has established a policy that all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm will be pre-approved by the audit committee, and all such services were pre-approved in accordance with this policy during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. The audit committee considers whether the provision of each non-audit service is compatible with maintaining the independence of our auditors. Pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. Our independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to the audit committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date.

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Vote Required; Recommendation of the Board of Directors

The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power of the votes cast affirmatively or negatively on the proposal will be required to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP. Abstentions will not be counted toward the tabulation of votes cast on this proposal and will have no effect on the proposal. The approval of Proposal 2 is a routine proposal on which a broker or other nominee has discretionary authority to vote. Accordingly, no broker non-votes will likely result from this proposal.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE SO VOTED UNLESS STOCKHOLDERS SPECIFY OTHERWISE ON THEIR PROXY CARDS.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN

BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth information relating to the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of April 18, 2017, by:

 

each person, or group of affiliated persons, known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock;

 

each of our directors;

 

each of our named executive officers; and

 

all directors and executive officers as a group.

The number of shares beneficially owned by each stockholder, executive officer or director is determined in accordance with SEC rules. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares over which the person or entity has sole or shared voting power or investment power as well as any shares that the person has the right to acquire within 60 days of April 18, 2017 through the exercise of any stock options, warrants or other rights. Except as otherwise indicated, and subject to applicable community property laws, to our knowledge, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock held by that person.For purposes of calculating each person’s or group’s percentage ownership, stock options, warrants and other rights exercisable within 60 days after April 18, 2017 are included for that person o but not for any other person.

The percentage of shares beneficially owned is based on 9,488,057 shares of our common stock outstanding as of April 18, 2017. Unless otherwise noted below, the address of each person listed on the table is c/o Airgain, Inc., 3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130.

 

Name and Address of

Beneficial Owner

 

Number of Shares

Beneficially Owned

 

 

Percentage of Shares

Beneficially Owned

 

5% and Greater Stockholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entities affiliated with GEN3 Capital (1)

 

 

1,406,041

 

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Named Executive Officers and Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charles Myers (2)

 

 

318,048

 

 

 

3.3

%

Leo Johnson (3)

 

 

67,430

 

 

*

 

Glenn Selbo (4)

 

 

96,219

 

 

 

1.0

%

James K. Sims (1)(5)

 

 

1,615,930

 

 

 

16.9

%

Francis X. Egan (1)(6)

 

 

419,981

 

 

 

4.4

%

Joan Gillman

 

 

 

 

*

 

Frances Kordyback

 

 

 

 

*

 

Thomas A. Munro (7)

 

 

49,313

 

 

*

 

Arthur M. Toscanini (1)(8)

 

 

476,964

 

 

 

5.0

%

All current directors and executive

   officers as a group (9 persons) (9)

 

 

2,318,731

 

 

 

23.4

%

 

*

Indicates beneficial ownership of less than 1% of the total outstanding common stock.

(1)

Includes (a) 1,043,464 shares of common stock held by GEN3 Capital I, LP, or GEN3 Capital, and (b) 362,577 shares of common stock held by Gen 3 Partners, Inc., or Gen 3 Partners. The general partner of GEN3 Capital is GEN3 Capital Partners, LLC, or GEN3 LLC, and James K. Sims is the Managing Member of GEN3 LLC. As a result, each of GEN3 LLC and Mr. Sims may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the shares held by GEN3 Capital. Mr. Sims, Francis X. Egan, Arthur M. Toscanini may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the shares held by Gen 3 Partners in their capacity as directors of Gen 3 Partners.

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Each of such persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by Gen 3 Partners and GEN3 Capital, except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest therein.

(2)

Includes 107,124 shares of common stock that Mr. Myers has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(3)

Includes 56,530 shares of common stock that Mr. Johnson has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(4)

Includes 78,644 shares of common stock that Mr. Selbo has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(5)

Includes 47,313 shares of common stock that Mr. Sims has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(6)

Includes 17,680 shares of common stock that Mr. Egan has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(7)

Includes 47,313 shares of common stock that Mr. Munro has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(8)

Includes 52,179 shares of common stock that Mr. Toscanini has the right to acquire from us within 60 days of April 18, 2017 pursuant to the exercise of stock options.

(9)

Includes shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options, as set forth in the previous footnotes.

 

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

Our Executive Officers

The following table sets forth information regarding our executive officers as of April 18, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

  

Age

  

Position(s)

Charles Myers

  

55

  

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Leo Johnson

 

62

  

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Glenn Selbo

  

54

  

Chief Operating Officer

The biography of Charles Myers can be found under “Proposal 1—Election of Directors.”

Leo Johnson has served as our Chief Financial Officer since July 2014. From December 2012 to June 2014, Mr. Johnson served as a consultant to us. From September 2001 to November 2011, Mr. Johnson held several financial positions at Verisign, Inc. including Director of Finance, a position he held since 2003. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Johnson served as Chief Financial Officer at Planning Technologies, Inc., a professional services company focused on network infrastructure and architecture that was acquired by Red Hat Inc. Mr. Johnson holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

Glenn Selbo has served as our Chief Operating Officer since June 2012. He has been with the company since its inception in November 2003, serving as Vice President, Business Development and Marketing from October 2006 to June 2012 and Vice President, Sales & Marketing from January 2004 to October 2006. Previously, Mr. Selbo served as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Powerwave Technologies, where he oversaw marketing and product management activities for cellular power amplifier solutions and as Vice President of Strategic Marketing for Wireless Facilities, a wireless network services firm. Mr. Selbo also served as Vice President of Marketing for VoltDelta, an application service provider in the wireless space, and Director of Global Market Development for Unisys Corporation. Mr. Selbo began his wireless career with AirTouch Communications, where he held several marketing and business development positions in the company’s U.S. and international operations. Mr. Selbo received his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California and B.A. in Finance from California State University, Fullerton.

Overview

This section discusses the material components of the executive compensation program for our executive officers who are named in the “Summary Compensation Table” below. In 2016, our “named executive officers” and their positions were as follows:

 

Charles Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer;

 

Leo Johnson, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary; and

 

Glenn Selbo, Chief Operating Officer.

This discussion may contain forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans, considerations, expectations and determinations regarding future compensation programs. Actual compensation programs that we adopt in the future may differ materially from the currently planned programs summarized in this discussion.

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Summary Compensation Table

The following table presents information regarding compensation earned by or awards to our named executive officers during 2015 and 2016.

 

Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

Salary($)

 

 

Bonus($)

 

 

 

Stock

Awards($)(1)

 

 

Option

Awards($)(2)

 

 

Non-Equity

Incentive Plan

Compensation($)

 

 

All Other

Compensation($)(3)

 

 

Total($)

 

Charles Myers,

 

2016

 

 

360,000

 

 

 

800,000

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

22,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

1,202,935

 

President, Chief

   Executive Officer and

   Director

 

2015

 

 

310,000

 

 

 

260,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

522,696

 

 

 

1,202,696

 

Leo Johnson,

 

2016

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

 

40,756

 

 

 

45,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

511,624

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

2015

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

350,000

 

Glenn Selbo,

 

2016

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

 

71,322

 

 

 

22,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

444,257

 

Chief Operating Officer

 

2015

 

 

225,000

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

365,000

 

 

(1)

Amounts reflect the full grant-date fair value of stock awards granted during the relevant fiscal year computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718, rather than the amounts paid to or realized by the named individual. We provide information regarding the assumptions used to calculate the value of all stock awards made to our named executive officers in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and filed with the SEC on March 15, 2017. The performance objectives to which the vesting of the performance-based restricted stock awards granted during 2015 to Messrs. Johnson and Selbo awards were deemed probable of achievement as of the date of grant and the full grant date fair value of such awards, assuming achievement of the applicable performance objectives at maximum levels is reflected in the table above.

(2)

Amounts reflect the full grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the relevant fiscal year computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718, rather than the amounts paid to or realized by the named individual. We provide information regarding the assumptions used to calculate the value of all option awards made to our named executive officers in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and filed with the SEC on March 15, 2017. The performance objectives to which the vesting of the performance-based stock option awards granted during 2016 to the  named executive officers were subject were deemed probable of achievement as of the date of grant and the full grant date fair value of such awards, assuming achievement of the applicable performance objectives at maximum levels, is reflected in the table above.  

(3)

For 2016 for Mr. Myers, represents $5,500 paid for an annual executive medical program for Mr. Myers, $5,000 paid for health club dues and a personal trainer for Mr. Myers, and $9,500 in annual reimbursements for Mr. Myers’ vehicle payments, and the costs of maintenance and operation of such vehicle. For 2015 for Mr. Myers, includes $266,282 for the forgiveness by us of a loan to Mr. Myers, a gross-up payment of $236,414 for taxes arising from the forgiveness of the loan, $5,500 paid for an annual executive medical program for Mr. Myers, $5,000 paid for health club dues and a personal trainer for Mr. Myers, and $9,500 in annual reimbursements for Mr. Myers’ vehicle payments, and the costs of maintenance and operation of such vehicle.

(4)

The “Bonus” column for 2016 for Mr. Myers includes a $500,000 cash bonus paid to him upon consummation of our initial public offering in August 2016, pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement.

 

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table

Employment and Consulting Agreements

We have entered into employment agreements with each of our executive officers.

Employment Agreement with Mr. Myers

Pursuant to his employment agreement, effective for 2016, Mr. Myers was entitled to an annual base salary of $360,000 and a target annual bonus in the amount of 75% of his annual base salary.  On April 25, 2017, our Compensation Committee approved an increase to Mr. Myers’ annual base salary to $400,000 and an increase to his target annual bonus to 90% of his annual base salary.  

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Pursuant to the employment agreement with Mr. Myers, if we terminate his employment without cause (as defined below) or he resigns for good reason (as defined below), he is entitled to the following payments and benefits: (1) his fully earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination at the rate then in effect, plus all other amounts under any compensation plan or practice to which he is entitled; (2) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to 12 months of his base salary as in effect immediately prior to the date of termination; (3) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to his “earned” bonus for the calendar year during which his date of termination occurs calculated as of the date of termination (wherein “earned” means that he has met the applicable bonus metrics as of date of such termination, as determined by the board of directors), prorated for such portion of the calendar year during which such termination occurs that has elapsed through the date of termination; (4) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to 12 multiplied by the monthly premium payable by Mr. Myers (or by us on his behalf) for disability insurance under our disability insurance plans in which Mr. Myers was participating immediately prior to the date of termination, payable in a lump sum on the date that is 30 days following the date of termination; and (5) continuation of health benefits at our expense for a period of 12 months following the date of termination.

In the event Mr. Myers termination without cause or resignation for good reason occurs within 12 months following a change in control, he is entitled to the following payments and benefits: (1) his fully earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination at the rate then in effect, plus all other amounts under any compensation plan or practice to which he is entitled; (2) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to 18 months of his base salary as in effect immediately prior to the date of termination; (3) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to his target bonus for the year in which the termination of his employment occurs; (4) continuation of health benefits at our expense for a period of 18 months following the date of termination; and (5) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to 18 multiplied by the monthly premium payable by Mr. Myers (or by us on his behalf) for disability insurance under our disability insurance plans in which Mr. Myers was participating immediately prior to the date of termination, payable in a lump sum on the date that is thirty (30) days following the date of termination.

If Mr. Myers’ employment is terminated as a result of his death or following his permanent disability, Mr. Myers or his estate, as applicable, is entitled to the following payments and benefits: (1) his fully earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination at the rate then in effect, plus all other amounts under any compensation plan or practice to which he is entitled; and (2) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to his “earned” bonus for the calendar year during which his date of termination occurs calculated as of the date of termination (wherein “earned” means that he has met the applicable bonus metrics as of date of such termination, as determined by the board of directors), prorated for such portion of the calendar year during which such termination occurs that has elapsed through the date of termination.

Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Myers received a one-time cash retention bonus in the amount of $500,000 on the closing of our initial public offering in August 2016.

Employment Agreements with Messrs. Johnson and Selbo

Pursuant to his employment agreement, for 2016, Mr. Selbo was entitled to an annual base salary of $225,000, and a target annual bonus in the amount of 50% of his annual base salary. On April 25, 2017, our Compensation Committee approved an increase to Mr. Selbo’s annual base salary to $300,000 and an increase to his target annual bonus to 75% of his annual base salary.  Mr. Johnson entered into his employment agreement effective July 28, 2014, the date he commenced employment with us. Pursuant to his employment agreement, for 2016, Mr. Johnson was entitled to an annual base salary of $225,000 and a target annual bonus in the amount of 50% of his annual base salary.  On April 25, 2017, our Compensation Committee approved an increase to Mr. Johnson’s annual base salary to $300,000 and an increase to his target annual bonus to 60% of his annual base salary.  Pursuant to their employment agreements, if we terminate such officer’s employment without cause (as defined below) or such officer resigns for good reason (as defined below), the executive officer is entitled to the following payments and benefits: (1) his fully earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination at the rate then in effect, plus all other amounts under any compensation plan or practice to which he is entitled; (2) a lump sum cash payment in an

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amount equal to 6 months of his base salary as in effect immediately prior to the date of termination; and (3) continuation of health benefits at our expense for a period of 6 months following the date of termination.

In the event an officer’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason occurs within 12 months following a change in control, the executive officer is entitled to the following payments and benefits: (1) his fully earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination at the rate then in effect, plus all other amounts under any compensation plan or practice to which he is entitled; (2) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to 12 months of his base salary as in effect immediately prior to the date of termination; (3) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to his target bonus for the year in which the termination of his employment occurs; and (4) continuation of health benefits at our expense for a period of 18 months following the date of termination.  

If an officer’s employment is terminated as a result of his death or following his permanent disability, the executive officer or his estate, as applicable, is entitled to the following payments and benefits: (1) his fully earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination at the rate then in effect, plus all other amounts under any compensation plan or practice to which he is entitled; and (2) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to his “earned” bonus for the calendar year during which his date of termination occurs calculated as of the date of termination (wherein “earned” means that the executive officer has met the applicable bonus metrics as of date of such termination, as determined by the board of directors), prorated for such portion of the calendar year during which such termination occurs that has elapsed through the date of termination.

Defined Terms Applicable to Executive Employment Agreements

For purposes of the executive employment agreements, “cause” generally means an executive officer’s (1) material breach of his employment agreement, his confidentiality and inventions assignment agreement or the definitive agreements relating to his stock option awards; (2) continued substantial and material failure or refusal to perform according to, or to comply with, the policies, procedures or practices established by us; (3) appropriation (or attempted appropriation) of a material business opportunity of the company, including attempting to secure or securing any personal profit in connection with any transaction entered into on our behalf; (4) misappropriation (or attempted appropriation) of any of our funds or property of any kind; (5) willful gross misconduct; or (6) conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude that is likely to inflict or has inflicted material injury on our business; provided, however, that except for Cause being the result of item (6) above, we will provide written notice to the executive officer, which notice specifically identifies the nature of the alleged cause claimed by us with enough specificity for the executive officer to be able to cure, and the executive officer will have 15 days to cure the purported ground(s) for cause.

 

For purposes of the executive employment agreements, “good reason” generally means (1) a material reduction in the executive officer’s authority, duties or responsibilities relative to the executive officer’s authority, duties or responsibilities in effect immediately prior to such reduction; as set forth in his employment agreement; (2) a material reduction in the executive officer’s annual base salary (or, for Mr. Myers, his target cash compensation); (3) a relocation of the executive officer’s or our principal executive offices to a location outside of San Diego County, if the executive officer’s principal office is at such offices; (4) any material breach by us or any successor or affiliate of obligations to the executive officer under the employment agreement; or (5) for Mr. Myers, the assignment to him of any duties materially inconsistent with his status as an executive officer.

For purposes of the employment agreements, “change in control” generally means (1) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) (other than us, any of our subsidiaries, or any existing shareholder) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of our securities representing 50% or more of the total voting power represented by our then outstanding voting securities, (2) the consummation of the sale, liquidation or disposition by us of all or substantially all of our assets, (3) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization or other similar transaction involving us, in each case in which our voting securities outstanding immediately prior thereto do not continue to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or its parent) at least 50%

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of the power represented by our voting securities or such surviving entity or its parent outstanding immediately after such transaction, or (4) for Mr. Myers, during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who, at the beginning of such period, constitute the board of directors together with any new director(s) (other than a director designated by a person who shall have entered into an agreement with us to effect a transaction described in clause (1) or (3) of this definition) whose election by the board of directors or nomination for election by our shareholders was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the two-year period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority thereof.

Annual Cash Bonus

For 2016, Mr. Myers, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Selbo were eligible for target bonuses equal to 75%, 50% and 50% of their respective base salaries. The executives’ bonuses for 2016 were determined in the discretion of our board of directors based on its subjective assessment of both our corporate performance and their individual performance. Based on this assessment, our board of directors determined to award Mr. Myers a bonus of $300,000 for 2016, representing 83% of his base salary for 2016, determined to award Mr. Johnson a bonus of $200,000 for 2016, representing 89% of his base salary for 2016, and determined to award Mr. Selbo a bonus of $125,000 for 2016, representing 56% of his base salary for 2016.

Equity Compensation

We primarily offer stock options to our named executive officers as the long-term incentive component of our compensation program. Our stock options allow employees to purchase shares of our common stock at a price per share equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant and may or may not be intended to qualify as “incentive stock options” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In the past, our board of directors has determined the fair market value of our common stock based upon inputs including valuation reports prepared by third-party valuation firms from time to time. Generally, the stock options we grant vest over four years, subject to the employee’s continued employment with us on the vesting date. We also, when appropriate, grant restricted stock to our executives.

Our board of directors has adopted, and our stockholders have approved, the 2016 Incentive Award Plan, referred to herein as the 2016 Plan, in order to facilitate the grant of cash and equity incentives to directors, employees (including our named executive officers) and consultants of our company and certain of its affiliates and to enable our company and certain of its affiliates to obtain and retain services of these individuals, which is essential to our long-term success.

In May 2016, each of Mr. Myers, Mr. Selbo and Mr. Johnson received stock option awards. The options were granted with an exercise price per share of $1.90, which was equal to the fair market value per share of our common stock at the time of the grant, as determined pursuant to an independent third party valuation. The options have a term of ten years from the date of grant. Mr. Myers was granted time-based stock options to purchase 26,125 shares of our common stock, which stock option vests over four years, with 25% of the shares subject to the option vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over a period of three years thereafter, subject to his continued employment with us on each vesting date. The time-based options will vest on an accelerated basis in the event of a change in control (as defined in his employment agreement), or in the event of Mr. Myers’ termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement), his resignation for good reason (as defined in his employment agreement), his death or his termination of employment by reason of his disability (as defined in his employment agreement).

Each of Mr. Selbo and Mr. Johnson was granted 13,062 time-based stock options, which also vest over four years. These time-based options will vest on an accelerated basis in the event of the employee’s termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement) or his resignation for good reason (as defined in his employment agreement), in each case following a change in control.

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Mr. Myers also received performance-based stock options to purchase 26,125 shares of our common stock, which stock option vests over four years, with 25% of the shares subject to the option vested on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over a period of three years thereafter, subject to his continued employment with us on each vesting date; provided, however, that the number of shares subject to the option that would have been eligible to vest in accordance with the foregoing schedule was to be determined based on our revenues and net income for 2016 in accordance with the following table (with results not to be interpolated between the listed data points).  As a result, our revenues and net income were required to both equal or exceed the levels set forth above in order for vesting to occur at such level.  

 

2016 Revenues and Net Income

 

Percentage of Options

Eligible to Vest

 

$35,000,000 in revenues and $1,000,000 in

   net income

 

 

80

%

$36,000,000 in revenues and $1,800,000 in

   net income

 

 

100

%

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the vesting eligible shares subject to the option would have become fully vested and exercisable in the event of a change in control; provided that, to the extent such change in control occurred during 2016, Mr. Myers would have vested in 100% of the shares subject to the option on the date of such change in control. In addition, the vesting eligible shares would have become fully vested and exercisable in the event of Mr. Myers’ termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement), his resignation for good reason (as defined his employment agreement), his death or his termination of employment by reason of his disability (as defined in his employment agreement); provided that, to the extent such termination of employment occurred during 2016, Mr. Myers would have vested in 100% of the shares subject to the option on the date of such termination of employment.  For 2016, our revenues exceeded $43.4 million and our net income exceeded $3.7 million resulting in 100% of these options becoming eligible to vest pursuant to the time-based schedule described above at the end of 2016 based on such performance.

Each of Mr. Selbo and Mr. Johnson also received performance-based stock options to purchase 13,062 shares of our common stock, which stock options vest over four years, with 25% of the shares subject to the options vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over a period of three years thereafter, subject to the employee’s continued employment with us on each vesting date; provided, however, that the number of shares subject to the option that would have been eligible to vest in accordance with the foregoing schedule were to be determined based on our revenues for 2016 in accordance with the following table (with results not to be interpolated between the listed data points).  As a result, our revenues and net income were required to both equal or exceed the levels set forth above in order for vesting to occur at such level.

 

2016 Revenues and Net Income

 

Percentage of Options

Eligible to Vest

 

$35,000,000 in revenues and $1,000,000 in

   net income

 

 

80

%

$36,000,000 in revenues and $1,800,000 in

   net income

 

 

100

%

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a change in control occurred during 2016, 100% of the shares subject to the option would have been deemed to be vesting eligible shares and would have been eligible to vest in accordance with the foregoing time-based schedule and the foregoing performance vesting provisions would have ceased to apply. The vesting eligible shares, if any, would have become fully vested and exercisable in the event of the employee’s termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement) or his resignation for good reason (as defined in his employment agreement), in each case following a change in control. For 2016, our revenues exceeded $43.4 million and our net income exceeded $3.7 million resulting in 100% of these options becoming eligible to vest pursuant to the time-based schedule described above at the end of 2016 based on such performance.

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In May 2016, each of Mr. Selbo and Mr. Johnson received performance-based restricted stock awards with respect to 36,575 and 20,900 shares, respectively. The shares vested on February 7, 2017, the date that was six months and one day following the closing date of our initial public offering. In addition, the shares also would have vested in the event of a change in control prior to December 31, 2016, or in the event of the employee’s termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement), or his resignation for good reason (as defined in his employment agreement).

Stock awards granted to our named executive officers may be subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances. For additional discussion, please see “—Employment Agreements” above, “—Change in Control Benefits” below and “Outstanding Equity Awards at the End of 2016” below.

Other Elements of Compensation

Retirement Plans

We currently maintain a 401(k) retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation, within limits prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code, on a pre-tax basis through contributions to the plan. Our named executive officers are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan. We may make discretionary matching contributions under the 401(k) plan, but we have not done so to date. We believe that providing a vehicle for tax-deferred retirement savings through our 401(k) plan adds to the overall desirability of our executive compensation package and further incentivizes our named executive officers in accordance with our compensation policies.

 

Employee Benefits and Perquisites

Our named executive officers are eligible to participate in our health and welfare plans. In addition, pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Myers is entitled to receive the following additional benefits with an aggregate annual cost not to exceed $20,000: (1) annual executive medical program; (2) health club dues/personal trainer; and (3) reimbursement of monthly vehicle payment, plus the costs of maintenance and operation of such vehicle. We do not provide our named executive officers with any other perquisites or other personal benefits.

Change in Control Benefits

Our named executive officers may become entitled to certain benefits or enhanced benefits in connection with a change in control of our company. Each of our named executive officers’ employment agreements entitles them to accelerated vesting of all outstanding equity awards, as well as certain other benefits, upon a change in control of our company. For additional discussion, please see “—Employment Agreements” above.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at the End of 2016

The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock underlying outstanding equity incentive plan awards for each named executive officer as of December 31, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option Awards

 

Stock Awards

 

 

Name

 

Grant Date

 

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

Exercisable

(1)

 

 

 

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

Unexercisable

(1)

 

 

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Unearned

Options(#)

 

 

 

Option

Exercise

Price ($)

 

 

Option

Expiration

Date

 

Number of

Shares

or Units

of Stock

That

Have

Not

Vested (#)

 

 

Market

Value of

Shares

or Units

of Stock

That

Have

Not

Vested

($)

 

 

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Number of

Unearned

Shares,

Units or

Other

Rights

That

Have

Not

Vested

(#)

 

 

 

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Market or

Payout

Value of

Unearned

Shares,

Units or

Other

Rights

That

Have

Not

Vested

($)

 

 

Charles Myers

 

3/18/2015

 

 

10,937

 

 

 

 

14,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.00

 

 

3/18/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/18/2015

 

 

80,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.00

 

 

3/18/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1.90

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,125

 

(2)

 

$

1.90

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leo Johnson

 

8/27/2014

 

 

50,000

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.00

 

 

8/26/2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1.90

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,063

 

(4)

 

$

1.90

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,900

 

(5)

 

$

300,960

 

(6)

Glenn Selbo

 

9/20/2007

 

 

9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.20

 

 

9/20/2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/11/2007

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.20

 

 

12/11/2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11/19/2008

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.60

 

 

11/19/2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/17/2009

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.60

 

 

3/18/2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/22/2014

 

 

16,406

 

 

 

 

6,094

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2.20

 

 

1/21/2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/13/2014

 

 

10,333

 

 

 

 

5,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3.10

 

 

5/12/2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/18/2015

 

 

5,469

 

 

 

 

7,031

 

 

0

 

 

 

$

2.00

 

 

3/18/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1.90

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,063

 

 

 

$

1.90

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/24/2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,575

 

(5)

 

$

526,680

 

(6)

(1)

Except as specified below, all options have a term of ten years from the date of grant and vest over four years, with 25% of the shares underlying the options vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining shares underlying the options vesting monthly over the three-year period thereafter, subject to the option holder’s continuous employment or service. The options granted to Mr. Myers in 2015 are also eligible to vest on an accelerated basis in the event of a change in control (as defined in his employment agreement), Mr. Myers’ termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement), his resignation for good reason (as defined his employment agreement), his death or his termination of employment by reason of his disability (as defined in his employment agreement).  The options granted to Mr. Selbo in 2014 and 2015 are also eligible to vest on an accelerated basis in the event of his termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in the executive’s employment agreement) or his resignation for good reason (as defined in the executive’s employment agreement), in each case following a change in control.

(2)

Represents performance-based stock options, which stock options vest over four years, with 25% of the shares subject to the option vested immediately on the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over a period of three years thereafter, subject to his continued employment with us on each vesting date; provided, however, that the number of shares subject to the option that would have been eligible to vest in accordance with the foregoing schedule were to be determined based on our revenues and net income for 2016 as described above under “Equity Compensation.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, the vesting eligible shares subject to the option would have become fully vested and exercisable in the event of a change in control; provided that, to the extent such change in control occurred during 2016, Mr. Myers would have vested in 100% of the shares subject to the option on the date of such change in control. In addition, the vesting eligible shares would have become fully vested and exercisable in the event of Mr. Myers’ termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement), his resignation for good reason (as defined his employment agreement), his death or his termination of employment by reason of his disability (as defined in his employment agreement); provided that, to the extent such termination of employment occurred during 2016, Mr. Myers would have vested in 100% of the shares subject to the option on the date of such termination of employment. For 2016, our revenues exceeded $43.4 million and our net income exceeded $3.7 million, resulting in 100% of these options becoming eligible to vest pursuant to the time-based schedule described above at the end of 2016 based on such performance.

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(3)

The options have a term of ten years from the date of grant and were fully vested as of August 27, 2016. The options were originally granted with an exercise price per share of $4.20, which was equal to the fair market value per share of our common stock at the time of the grant, as determined pursuant to an independent third party valuation. In March 2015, the option was amended to reduce the exercise price per share to $2.00 per share, which represented the fair market value per share of our common stock at the time of such amendment, as determined pursuant to an independent third party valuation.

(4)

Represents performance-based stock options, which stock options vest over four years, with 25% of the shares subject to the option vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over a period of three years thereafter, subject to his continued employment with us on each vesting date; provided, however, that the number of shares subject to the option that would have been eligible to vest in accordance with the foregoing schedule were to be determined based on our revenues and net income for 2016 as described above under “Equity Compensation.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a change in control occurred during 2016, 100% of the shares subject to the option would have been deemed to be vesting eligible shares and would have been eligible to vest in accordance with the foregoing time-based schedule and the foregoing performance vesting provisions would have ceased to apply. The vesting eligible shares would have become fully vested and exercisable in the event of the executive’s termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in the executive’s employment agreement) or his resignation for good reason (as defined in the executive’s employment agreement), in each case following a change in control. For 2016, our revenues exceeded $43.4 million and our net income exceeded $3.7 million, resulting in 100% of these options becoming eligible to vest pursuant to the time-based schedule described above at the end of 2016 based on such performance.

(5)

Represents shares of restricted stock. The shares were eligible to vest on the date that was six months and one day following the closing date of our initial public offering (provided such offering occurred on or before December 31, 2016, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service to us on such vesting date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the shares would have become fully vested in the event of a change in control prior to December 31, 2016. In addition, the shares would have become fully vested in the event of the employee’s termination of employment by us without cause (as defined in his employment agreement), or his resignation for good reason (as defined his employment agreement), in each case following the closing of the initial public offering. These shares vested in February 2017 in accordance with their terms.

(6)

The market value was computed using $14.40 per share, which was the closing price per share of our common stock on December 30, 2016, the last trading day of 2016.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

The following table provides information on our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2016.

 

As of December 31, 2016, we had four equity compensation plans in place under which equity awards were outstanding or shares of our common stock were authorized for issuance detailed as follows:

 

Plan Category

 

Number of

securities

to be issued

upon exercise

of outstanding

options,

warrants and

rights

 

 

 

Weighted-

average

exercise price

of outstanding

options,

warrants and

rights

 

 

Number of

securities

remaining

available for

future

issuance

under

equity

compensation

plans

(excluding

securities

reflected in

column(a))

 

 

 

 

(a)

 

 

 

(b)(1)

 

 

(c)

 

 

Equity compensation plans approved by

   security holders

 

 

1,040,387

 

(2)

 

$

2.25

 

 

 

809,750

 

(3)

Equity compensation plans not approved

   by security holders

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options.

(2)

Includes 20,000 shares of common stock that were subject to option awards as of December 31, 2016 under the 2016 Plan, 907,337 shares subject to option awards under the Company’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2013 Plan and 113,050 shares subject to option awards under the Company’s 2003 Equity Incentive Plan.  Does not include the 57,475 shares subject to restricted stock awards outstanding as of December 31, 2016.

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(3)

Includes 709,750 shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2016 Plan and 100,000 shares of common stock available for issuance under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This amount does not include any additional shares that may become available for future issuance under the 2016 Plan pursuant to the automatic increase to the share reserve on January 1 of each of our calendar years beginning 2017 and continuing through 2026 by the number of shares equal to the lesser of (i) 4% of the total outstanding shares of our common stock and common stock equivalents as of the immediately preceding December 31 and (2) such smaller number of shares as determined by our board of directors.

 

Additional Narrative Disclosure

For a description of the material terms of our retirement plans and the change-in-control and severance provisions of the employment agreements with our named executive officers, please see above under “Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table.”

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS

We describe below the transactions and series of similar transactions, since January 1, 2016, to which we were a party or will be a party, in which:

 

the amounts involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000; and

 

any of our directors, executive officers or, to our knowledge, beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock holders or any member of their immediate family had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

Convertible Note and Warrant Financing

Convertible Note and Warrant Financing. From 2010 through 2011, we sold to investors in private placements an aggregate of $3.0 million of convertible promissory notes, or the 2011 Notes, and 8,099,723 warrants to purchase shares of our Series G preferred redeemable convertible stock, or the 2011 Warrants. In June 2012, in accordance with the terms of the 2011 Notes, the principal and accrued interest balance totaling $7.1 million converted into 6,680,463 shares of our Series G preferred redeemable convertible stock at a conversion price of $1.04 per share. In May 2016, the 2011 Warrants were amended to provide for the automatic net exercise of the 2011 Warrants into shares of our common stock, and we issued an aggregate of 127,143 shares of our common stock in connection with such net exercise. The following table sets forth the aggregate number of 2011 Warrants and shares of common stock acquired by members of our board of directors and the holders of more than 5% of our capital stock or their affiliates.

 

Directors and 5% or Greater Stockholders(1)

 

Series G

Warrants

 

 

Number of

Shares of

Common Stock

Issued Upon

Net Exercise of

Warrants

 

GEN3 Capital I, LP

 

 

3,177,265

 

 

 

51,245

 

Arthur Toscanini

 

 

57,692

 

 

 

930

 

 

(1)

Additional details regarding these stockholders and their equity holdings are provided in “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” above.

James K. Sims, Francis X. Egan and Arthur M. Toscanini, members of our board of directors, are affiliated with GEN3 Capital.

Investors’ Rights Agreement

We entered into a fourth amended and restated investors’ rights agreement in May 2008 with the holders of our preferred stock, including entities with which certain of our directors are affiliated. This agreement provides for certain registration rights that will terminate three years following the closing of our initial public offering, or August 17, 2019, or for any particular holder with registration rights, at such time following this offering when such holder may sell all of such shares pursuant to Rule 144(b)(1) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act.

Participation in Offering

In December 2016, Northwater Intellectual Property Fund L.P. 1 and Mr. Myers sold 1,000,000 and 50,000 of shares of our common stock, respectively, in our public offering at the public offering price of $17.00 per share.

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Director and Executive Officer Compensation

Please see “Proposal 1—Director Compensation” for additional information regarding compensation of our directors. Please see “Executive Compensation and Other Information” for additional information regarding compensation of our executive officers.

Employment Agreements

We have entered into employment agreements with our executive officers. For more information regarding these agreements, see “Executive Compensation and Other Information—Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table—Employment Agreements.”

Indemnification

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws provide that we will indemnify each of our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Further, we have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors and officers, and we have purchased a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our directors and officers against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment under certain circumstances.

Stock Option Grants to Executive Officers and Directors

We have granted stock options to our executive officers and certain of our directors as more fully described in the section entitled “Executive Compensation and Other Information” and “Proposal 1—Director Compensation.”

Policies and Procedures Regarding Related Party Transactions

Our board of directors has adopted a written related person transaction policy setting forth the policies and procedures for the review and approval or ratification of related-person transactions. This policy covers, with certain exceptions set forth in Item 404 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, any transaction, arrangement or relationship, or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships in which we were or are to be a participant, where the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and a related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, including, without limitation, purchases of goods or services by or from the related person or entities in which the related person has a material interest, indebtedness, guarantees of indebtedness and employment by us of a related person. In reviewing and approving any such transactions, our audit committee is tasked to consider all relevant facts and circumstances, including, but not limited to, whether the transaction is on terms comparable to those that could be obtained in an arm’s length transaction and the extent of the related person’s interest in the transaction. All of the transactions described in this section occurred prior to the adoption of this policy.

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SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, directors, executive officers and beneficial owners of 10% or more of our common stock, or reporting persons, are required to report to the SEC on a timely basis the initiation of their status as a reporting person and any changes with respect to their beneficial ownership of our common stock. Based solely on our review of copies of such forms that we have received, or written representations from reporting persons, we believe that during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, all executive officers, directors and greater than 10% stockholders complied with all applicable filing requirements.

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS

Proposals of stockholders intended to be presented at our annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2018 must be received by us no later than December 29, 2017, which is 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the mailing date of this proxy, in order to be included in our proxy statement and form of proxy relating to that meeting, unless the date of the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders is changed by more than 30 days from the anniversary of our 2017 annual meeting, in which case the deadline for such proposals will be a reasonable time before we begin to print and send our proxy materials. These proposals must comply with the requirements as to form and substance established by the SEC for such proposals in order to be included in the proxy statement.

In addition, our amended and restated bylaws establish an advance notice procedure with regard to certain matters, including stockholder proposals and nominations not included in our proxy statement, to be brought before an annual meeting of stockholders. In general, notice meet the requirements in our amended and restated bylaws and must be received at our principal executive offices not less than 90 calendar days before nor more than 120 calendar days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting.  Therefore, to be presented at our 2018 annual meeting of stockholders, such a proposal must be received by us no earlier than December 29, 2017 and no later than January 28, 2018.  However, if the date of the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date, notice must be received not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the 90th day prior to such annual meeting and the close of business on the tenth calendar day following the day on which public disclosure of the date of such annual meeting was first made. If the stockholder fails to give notice by these dates, then the persons named as proxies in the proxies solicited by the board of directors for the 2018 annual meeting may exercise discretionary voting power regarding any such proposal. Stockholders are advised to review our amended and restated bylaws which also specify requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder’s notice.

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 will be mailed to stockholders of record on or about April 28, 2017. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K does not constitute, and should not be considered, a part of this proxy solicitation material.

Any person who was a beneficial owner of our common stock on the record date may request a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and it will be furnished without charge upon receipt of a written request identifying the person so requesting a report as a stockholder of our company at such date. Requests should be directed to Airgain, Inc., 3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

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STOCKHOLDERS SHARING THE SAME ADDRESS

The rules promulgated by the SEC permit companies, brokers, banks or other intermediaries to deliver a single copy of a proxy statement and annual report to households at which two or more stockholders reside. This practice, known as “householding,” is designed to reduce duplicate mailings and save significant printing and postage costs as well as natural resources. Stockholders sharing an address who have been previously notified by their broker, bank or other intermediary and have consented to householding will receive only one copy of our proxy statement and annual report. If you would like to opt out of this practice for future mailings and receive separate proxy statements and annual reports for each stockholder sharing the same address, please contact your broker, bank or other intermediary. You may also obtain a separate proxy statement or annual report without charge by sending a written request to Airgain, Inc., 3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130, Attention: Corporate Secretary or by calling (760) 579-0200. We will promptly send additional copies of the proxy statement or annual report upon receipt of such request. Stockholders sharing an address that are receiving multiple copies of the proxy statement or annual report can request delivery of a single copy of the proxy statement or annual report by contacting their broker, bank or other intermediary or sending a written request to Airgain, Inc. at the address above or by calling (760) 579-0200.

OTHER MATTERS

We do not know of any business other than that described in this proxy statement that will be presented for consideration or action by the stockholders at the annual meeting. If, however, any other business is properly brought before the meeting, shares represented by proxies will be voted in accordance with the best judgment of the persons named in the proxies or their substitutes. All stockholders are urged to complete, sign and return the accompanying proxy card in the enclosed envelope.

 

 

 

By Order of the Board of Directors,

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Charles Myers

 

 

Charles Myers

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

San Diego, California

April 28, 2017ess you sign and return this card.

 

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EVENT # CLIENT # PROXY TABULATOR FOR Airgain, INC. P.O. BOX 8016 CARY, NC 27512-9903 The undersigned hereby appoints Charles Myers and Leo Johnson, and each or either of them, as the true and lawful attorneys of the undersigned, with full power of substitution and revocation, and authorizes them, and each of them, to vote all the shares of capital stock of Airgain, Inc. which the undersigned is entitled to vote at said meeting and any adjournment thereof upon the matters specified and upon such other matters as may be properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment thereof, conferring authority upon such true and lawful attorneys to vote in their discretion on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and revoking any proxy heretofore given. THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED OR, IF NO DIRECTION IS GIVEN, SHARES WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTORS IN ITEM 1 AND FOR THE PROPOSALS IN ITEMS 2. All votes must be received by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, June 14, 2017. MAIL OR • Mark, sign and date your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form. • Detach your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form. • Return your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form in the postage-paid envelope provided. OR Go To www.proxypush.com/AIRG • Cast your vote online. • View Meeting Documents. • Use any touch-tone telephone. • Have your Proxy Card/Voting Instruction Form ready. • Follow the simple recorded instructions. 866-829-5171 INTERNET TELEPHONE VOTE BY: Annual Meeting of Airgain, Inc. to be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2017 for Holders as of April 18, 2017 This proxy is being solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors Please separate carefully at the perforation and return just this portion in the envelope provided. Date: June 15, 2017 Time: 9:00 A.M. (Local Time) Place: Offices of Latham and Watkins LLP, 12670 High Bluff, San Diego, CA. 92130 Annual Meeting of AIRGAIN, INC. Please Sign Here Please Date Above Please Sign Here Please Date Above Please sign exactly as your name(s) appears on your stock certificate. If held in joint tenancy, all persons should sign. Trustees, administrators, etc., should include title and authority. Corporations should provide full name of corporation and title of authorized officer signing the proxy. Authorized Signatures - This section must be completed for your Instructions to be executed. For 4: To transact such other business as may be For properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. 3: To consider and vote upon the ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017; and 2: To elect two directors to serve as Class I directors for a three-year term to expire at the 2020 annual meeting of stockholders; For For For For Against Abstain Directors Recommend Withhold Please make your marks like this: Use dark black pencil or pen only 01 Charles Myers 02 James K. Sims Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR proposals 1 and 2. 1: Election of Class A and B Directors For Call

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To attend the meeting and vote your shares in person, please mark this box. Proxy — Airgain, inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders June 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m. (PST) This Proxy is Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors The undersigned appoints Charles Myers and Leo Johnson (the “Named Proxies”) and each of them as proxies for the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to vote the shares of common stock of Airgain, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“the Company”), the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held at the offices of Latham and Watkins LLP, 12670 High Bluff, San Diego, CA. 92130, on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. (PST) and all adjournments thereof. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to take action on the following: 1. To elect two directors to serve as Class I directors for a three-year term to expire at the 2020 annual meeting of stockholders; 2. To consider and vote upon the ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017; and 3. To transact such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The (Number) directors up for re-election are: Charles Myers and James K. Sims. The Board of Directors of the Company recommends a vote “FOR” all nominees for director and “FOR” each proposal. This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted “FOR” all nominees for director and “FOR” each proposal. In their discretion, the Named Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. You are encouraged to specify your choice by marking the appropriate box (SEE REVERSE SIDE) but you need not mark any box if you wish to vote in accordance with the Board of Directors’ recommendation. The Named Proxies cannot vote your shares unless you sign and return this card. Please separate carefully at the perforation and return just this portion in the envelope provided.

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