Report of Foreign Private Issuer
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of
report: August 26, 2008
Commission file number 1- 33867
TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Bayside House
Bayside Executive Park
West Bay Street & Blake Road
P.O. Box AP-59212, Nassau, Bahamas
(Address of principal executive office)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
[Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o]
[Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o]
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this
Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.]
[If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b):82-__________]
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
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Date: August 26, 2008 |
TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.
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/s/ Vincent Lok
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Vincent Lok |
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Chief Financial Officer
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TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.
4th Floor, Belvedere Building,
69 Pitts Bay Road Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda |
August 15, 2008
Dear Shareholder:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to extend to you an invitation to
attend the adjourned 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Teekay Tankers Ltd. The adjourned
annual meeting will be held at:
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Sheraton Seattle Hotel |
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Columbia Room |
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4th Floor, 1400 Sixth Avenue |
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Seattle, WA 98101 |
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008 |
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The original 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was scheduled for June 5, 2008, was
adjourned until September 24, 2008 due to a third-party processing error in which proxy materials
for Teekay Corporation, rather than for Teekay Tankers Ltd., were distributed to certain
shareholders of Teekay Tankers Ltd.
The Notice of Adjourned Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement is enclosed and describes the
business to be transacted at the adjourned annual meeting and provides other information concerning
Teekay Tankers. The principal business to be transacted at the meeting will be (1) the election of
directors and (2) the ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as
Teekay Tankers independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote for the election of the
nominated directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Teekay
Tankers independent auditors.
We know that many of our shareholders will be unable to attend the adjourned annual meeting.
Proxies are solicited so that each shareholder has an opportunity to vote on all matters that are
scheduled to come before the meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, we hope that
you will have your stock represented by completing, signing, dating and returning your proxy card
in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible. You may, of course, attend the meeting and vote in
person even if you have previously returned your proxy card.
Sincerely,
BJORN MOLLER
Chief Executive Officer
ADJOURNED 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT
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TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) |
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To elect six directors to Teekay Tankers' Board of Directors for a term of one year. |
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To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Teekay Tankers' independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. |
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To transact such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. |
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Any action on the items of business described above may be considered at the adjourned annual
meeting at the time and on the date specified above or at any time and date to which the adjourned
annual meeting may be properly further adjourned or postponed. |
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Record Date
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The record date for the adjourned annual meeting is August 15, 2008. Only shareholders of record
at the close of business on that date will be entitled to notice, and to vote at, the adjourned
annual meeting or any further adjournment or postponement of the meeting. |
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Voting
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Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the adjourned annual meeting, we
encourage you to read this proxy statement and submit your proxy or voting instructions as soon as
possible. You may submit your proxy for the adjourned annual meeting by completing, signing,
dating and returning your proxy card in the enclosed envelope. For specific instructions on how to
vote your shares, please refer to the section entitled Questions and Answers beginning on page 2 of
this proxy statement and the instructions on the proxy or voting instruction card. |
By Order of the Board of Directors
ARTHUR J. BENSLER
Secretary
August 15, 2008
This notice of adjourned annual meeting and proxy statement and form of proxy are being distributed on or about
August 20, 2008.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING |
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Why am I receiving these materials? |
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The Board of Directors (or Board) of Teekay Tankers Ltd., a corporation organized in the
Republic of The Marshall Islands (or Teekay Tankers), is providing these proxy materials for
you in connection with Teekay Tankers adjourned 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which
will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. As a shareholder, you are invited to attend
the adjourned annual meeting and are entitled and requested to vote on the items of business
described in this proxy statement. |
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Why was the original 2008 annual meeting adjourned? |
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The original 2008 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders, which was scheduled for June 5, 2008,
was adjourned until September 24, 2008 due to a third-party processing error in which proxy
materials for Teekay Corporation, rather than for Teekay Tankers Ltd., were distributed to
certain shareholders of Teekay Tankers Ltd. The adjournment was to ensure that Teekay Tankers
Ltd. shareholders received proper notice of the annual meeting. |
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What information is contained in this proxy statement? |
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The information included in this proxy statement relates to the proposals to be voted on at
the adjourned annual meeting, the voting process, the compensation of directors and Teekay
Tankers executive officers, and certain other information about Teekay Tankers. |
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How may I obtain Teekay Tankers annual report to shareholders? |
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A copy of our annual report to shareholders was enclosed in the proxy materials distributed
in connection with the original 2008 annual meeting. A copy of our annual report to
shareholders is available under Annual Reports in the Investor Center section of our website
at www.teekaytankers.com, where printed copies can also be ordered online under Printed
Materials. |
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How may I obtain Teekay Tankers Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC? |
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Our 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F was included in our annual report to shareholders.
Shareholders may also request a free copy of our 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F from: |
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2K2
Attention: Investor Relations
Telephone: (604) 844-6654
Email: investor.relations@teekaytankers.com
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Teekay Tankers will also furnish any exhibit to the Form 20-F if specifically requested. Copies
of the 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F are also available under SEC Filings in the Investor
Center section of our website at www.teekaytankers.com and at the SECs EDGAR database on the
SECs website at www.sec.gov. |
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What items of business will be voted on at the adjourned annual meeting? |
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The election of six directors to Teekay Tankers Board for a term of one year, and |
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The ratification of our independent auditors for the 2008 fiscal year. |
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We will also consider any other business that properly comes before the adjourned annual
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How does the Board recommend that I vote? |
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The Board recommends that you vote your shares FOR each of the nominees to the Board and
FOR the ratification of the independent auditors for the 2008 fiscal year. |
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What shares can I vote? |
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Each share of Teekay Tankers common stock issued and outstanding as of the close of business
on August 15, 2008, the record date for the adjourned annual meeting, is entitled to be voted
on all items being voted upon at the adjourned annual meeting. The record date for the
adjourned annual meeting is the date used to determine both the number of shares of Teekay
Tankers common stock that are entitled to be voted at the adjourned annual meeting and the
identity of the shareholders of record and beneficial owners of those shares of common stock
who are entitled to vote those shares at the adjourned annual meeting. On the record date for
the adjourned annual meeting we had 12,500,000 shares of Class A common stock and 12,500,000
shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding. |
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You may vote all shares owned by you as of the record date for the adjourned annual
meeting, including (1) shares held directly in your name as the shareholder of record, and
(2) shares held for you as the beneficial owner through a broker, trustee or other nominee
such as a bank. |
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What is the difference between holding shares as a shareholder of record and as a beneficial
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Most Teekay Tankers shareholders hold their shares through a broker or other nominee rather
than directly in their own name. As summarized below, there are some distinctions between
shares held of record and those owned beneficially. |
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Shareholder of Record |
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If your shares are registered directly in your name with Teekay Tankers transfer agent,
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, you are considered, with respect to those shares, the
shareholder of record, and these proxy materials are being sent directly to you by Teekay
Tankers. As the shareholder of record, you have the right to grant your voting proxy
directly to Teekay Tankers or to vote in person at the meeting. Teekay Tankers has
enclosed or sent a proxy card for you to use. |
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If your shares are held in a brokerage account or by another nominee, you are considered
the beneficial owner of shares held in street name, and these proxy materials are being
forwarded to you together with a voting instruction card. As the beneficial owner, you
have the right to direct your broker, trustee or nominee how to vote and are also invited
to attend the adjourned annual meeting. |
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Since a beneficial owner is not the shareholder of record, you may not vote these shares in
person at the meeting unless you obtain a legal proxy from the broker, trustee or nominee
that holds your shares, giving you the right to vote the shares at the meeting. Your
broker, trustee or nominee should have enclosed or provided voting instructions for you to
use in directing the broker, trustee or nominee how to vote your shares. |
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You are entitled to attend the adjourned annual meeting only if you were a Teekay Tankers
shareholder as of the close of business on August 15, 2008 or you hold a valid proxy for the
annual meeting. You should be prepared to present photo identification for admittance. In
addition, if you are a shareholder of record, your name will be verified against the list of
shareholders of record on the record date prior to your being admitted to the meeting. If you
are not a shareholder of record but hold shares through a broker or nominee (i.e., in street
name), you should provide proof of beneficial ownership on the record date, such as your most
recent account statement prior to the record date, a copy of the voting instruction card
provided by your broker, trustee or nominee, or other similar evidence of ownership. If you
do not provide photo identification or comply with the procedures outlined above upon request,
you will not be admitted to the adjourned annual meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin
promptly at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time. |
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Shares held in your name as the shareholder of record may be voted in person at the adjourned
annual meeting. Shares held beneficially in street name may be voted in person only if you
obtain a legal proxy from the broker, trustee or nominee that holds your shares giving you the
right to vote the shares. Even if you plan to attend the adjourned annual meeting, we
recommend that you also submit your proxy or voting instructions as described below so that
your vote will be counted if you later decide not to attend the meeting. |
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How can I vote my shares without attending the adjourned annual meeting? |
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Whether you hold shares directly as the shareholder of record or beneficially in street name,
you may direct how your shares are voted without attending the meeting. If you are a
shareholder of record, you may vote by submitting a proxy. If you hold shares beneficially in
street name, you may vote by submitting voting instructions to your broker, trustee or
nominee. |
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Shareholders of record of Teekay Tankers common stock may submit proxies by completing, signing
and dating their proxy cards and mailing them in the enclosed envelopes. Teekay Tankers
shareholders who hold shares beneficially in street name may vote by completing, signing
and dating the voting instruction cards provided and mailing them in the enclosed
envelopes, or otherwise as directed in the voting instruction card provided by your broker,
trustee or nominee. |
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You may change your vote at any time prior to the vote at the adjourned annual meeting. If
you are the shareholder of record, you may change your vote by granting a new proxy bearing a
later date (which automatically revokes the earlier proxy), by providing a written notice of
revocation to the Teekay Tankers Corporate Secretary by mail received prior to your shares
being voted, or by attending the adjourned annual meeting and voting in person. Attendance at
the meeting will not cause your previously granted proxy to be revoked unless you specifically
so request. For shares you hold beneficially in street name, you may change your vote by
submitting new voting instructions to your broker, trustee or nominee, or, if you have
obtained a legal proxy from your broker or nominee giving you the right to vote your shares,
by attending the meeting and voting in person. |
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Proxy instructions, ballots and voting tabulations that identify individual shareholders are
handled in a manner that protects your voting privacy. Your vote will not be disclosed either
within Teekay Tankers or to third parties, except (1) as necessary to meet applicable legal
requirements, (2) to allow for the tabulation of votes and certification of the vote and (3)
to facilitate a successful proxy solicitation. Occasionally shareholders provide written
comments on their proxy card, which are then forwarded to Teekay Tankers management. |
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What are the relative voting rights of Teekay Tankers Class A common stock and Class B common
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Holders of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock will vote together as a
single class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders at the meeting, including the
election of directors. Holders of Teekay Tankers Class A common stock will be entitled to one
vote per share on all matters voted on at the meeting. Pursuant to Teekay Tankers articles
of incorporation, holders of Teekay Tankers Class B common stock are generally entitled to
five votes per share, provided that the voting power of the Class B common stock is limited
such that the aggregate voting power of all shares of outstanding Class B common stock can at
no time exceed 49% of the voting power of our outstanding Class A common stock and Class B
common stock, voting together as a single class. Based on the current number of outstanding
shares of Teekay Tankers Class A common stock and Class B common stock, the aggregate voting
power of the Class B common stock will be limited to 49% on all matters voted on at the
meeting. Accordingly, each share of Class B common stock will have that number of votes equal
to the quotient of (a) 49% of the aggregate number of all outstanding shares of Class A and
Class B common stock divided by (b) the number of outstanding shares of Class B common stock. |
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How many shares must be present or represented to conduct business at the adjourned annual
meeting? |
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The general quorum requirement for holding the adjourned annual meeting and transacting
business is that holders of a majority of the total voting power of all shares of Teekay
Tankers Class A or Class B common stock entitled to vote must be present in person or
represented by proxy. However, when specified business is to be voted on by a class or series
of stock voting as a class, the holders of a majority of the then-outstanding shares of such
class or series shall constitute a quorum of such class or series for the transaction of such
business. There are no matters proposed to be voted on at the meeting that would require
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the holders of Class A common stock and the holders of Class B common stock. Both abstentions
and broker non-votes are counted for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. |
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In the election of directors, you may vote FOR all of the nominees or your vote may be
WITHHELD with respect to one or more of the nominees. For the other item of business, you
may vote FOR, AGAINST or ABSTAIN. If you ABSTAIN, the abstention has the same effect
as a vote AGAINST. |
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If you provide specific instructions for a given item, your shares will be voted as you
instruct on such item. If you sign your proxy card or voting instruction card without
giving specific instructions, your shares will be voted in accordance with the
recommendations of the Board (i.e., FOR all of Teekay Tankers nominees to the Board,
FOR ratification of the independent auditors and in the discretion of the proxy holders
on any other matters that properly come before the meeting). |
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If you hold shares beneficially in street name and do not provide your broker with voting
instructions, your shares may constitute broker non-votes. Generally, broker non-votes
occur on a matter when a broker is not permitted to vote on that matter without
instructions from the beneficial owner and instructions are not given. In tabulating the
voting result for any particular proposal, shares that constitute broker non-votes are not
considered entitled to vote on that proposal. Thus, broker non-votes will not affect the
outcome of any matter being voted on at the meeting, assuming that a quorum is obtained. |
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In the election of directors, the six persons receiving the highest number of FOR votes at
the adjourned annual meeting will be elected. The other proposals require the affirmative
FOR vote of a majority of the total voting power of those shares of common stock present in
person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on that proposal at the adjourned annual
meeting. |
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Is cumulative voting permitted for the election of directors? |
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No. Teekay Tankers does not allow you to cumulate your vote in the election of directors.
For all matters proposed for shareholder action at the annual meeting, each share of Class A
common stock outstanding as of the close of business on the record date is entitled to one
vote. |
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What happens if additional matters are presented at the adjourned annual meeting? |
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Other than the two items of business described in this proxy statement, we are not aware of
any business to be acted upon at the adjourned annual meeting. If you grant a proxy, the
persons named as proxyholders, Bjorn Moller, Peter Evensen and Arthur J. Bensler, will have
the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at
the meeting. If for any unforeseen reason any of our nominees are not available as a
candidate for director, the persons named as proxyholders will vote your proxy for such
candidate or candidates as may be nominated by the Board, unless the Board chooses to reduce
the number of directors serving on the Board. |
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What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials? |
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You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this proxy
statement and multiple proxy or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in
more than one brokerage account, you may receive a separate voting instruction card for each
brokerage account in which you hold shares. If you are a shareholder of record and your shares are
registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy card. Please complete,
sign, date and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive. |
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How may I obtain a separate set of voting materials? |
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If you share an address with another shareholder, you may receive only one set of proxy
materials unless you have provided contrary instructions. If you wish to receive a separate
set of proxy materials now or in the future, you may contact us to request a separate copy of
these materials at: |
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2K2
Attention: Investor Relations
Telephone: (604) 844-6654
Email: investor.relations@teekaytankers.com
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Similarly, if you share an address with another shareholder and have received multiple copies of
our proxy materials, you may contact us as indicated above to request delivery of a single
copy of these materials. |
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Where can I find the voting results of the adjourned annual meeting? |
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We intend to announce preliminary voting results at the adjourned annual meeting and publish
final results in our report on Form 6-K for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. |
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What is the deadline to propose actions for consideration at next years annual meeting of
shareholders or to nominate individuals to serve as directors? |
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You may submit proposals, including director nominations, for consideration at future
shareholder meetings as indicated below. |
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Shareholder Proposals |
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For a shareholder proposal to be considered for inclusion in Teekay Tankers proxy
statement for the annual meeting next year, the written proposal must be received by Teekay
Tankers Corporate Secretary at the address set forth below no later than December 31,
2008. If the date of next years annual meeting is moved more than 30 days before or after
the anniversary date of this years original annual meeting, the deadline for inclusion of
proposals in Teekay Tankers proxy statement instead will be not later than 10 days
following the earlier of the date on which notice of the annual meeting is mailed to Teekay
Tankers shareholders or the date on which public disclosure of the date of the annual
meeting is made. Such proposals also will need to comply with Teekay Tankers bylaws
provisions regarding business to be brought before a shareholder meeting. Proposals should
be sent by mail or facsimile addressed to: |
Corporate Secretary
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2K2
Facsimile: (604) 609-6447
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For a shareholder proposal that is not intended to be included in Teekay Tankers proxy
statement as described above, the shareholder must deliver a proxy statement and form of
proxy to holders of a sufficient number of shares of Teekay Tankers common stock to approve
that proposal, provide the information required by Teekay Tankers bylaws and give timely
notice to Teekay Tankers Corporate Secretary in accordance with the bylaws, which, in
general, require that the notice be received by the Corporate Secretary not less than 90
days or more than 120 days prior to anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual
general meeting. |
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You may propose director candidates for consideration by the Boards Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee. Any such recommendation should include the nominees name
and qualifications for Board membership and should be directed to Teekay Tankers Corporate
Secretary at the address set forth above. Please read Corporate Governance Principles and
Board Matters Consideration of Director Nominees below. In addition, Teekay Tankers
bylaws permits shareholders to nominate directors for election at an annual shareholder
meeting. To nominate a director, the shareholder must deliver a proxy statement and form
of proxy to holders of a sufficient number of shares of Teekay common stock to elect such
nominee and provide the information required by Teekay Tankers bylaws, as well as a
statement by the nominee acknowledging that he or she consents to being nominated and will
owe a fiduciary obligation to Teekay Tankers and its shareholders if elected. In addition,
the shareholder must give timely notice to Teekay Tankers Corporate Secretary in
accordance with the bylaws, which, in general, require that the notice be received by the
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You may contact Teekay Tankers Corporate Secretary at the address set forth above for a
copy of the relevant bylaws provisions regarding the requirements for making shareholder
proposals and nominating director candidates. Teekay Tankers bylaws are also available
under Corporate Governance in the Investor Center section of Teekay Tankers website at
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the non-management directors by directing the communication by mail or
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Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Suite No. 1778,
48 Par-la-Ville Road
Hamilton, HM 11, Bermuda
Attention: Chairman
Facsimile: (441) 292-3931
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND BOARD MATTERS
Teekay Tankers is committed to sound corporate governance principles. These principles
contribute to Teekay Tankers business success and are essential to maintaining Teekay Tankers
integrity in the marketplace. Teekay Tankers Corporate Governance Guidelines and Standards of
Business Conduct are available under Corporate Governance in the Investor Center section of its
website at www.teekaytankers.com.
Board Independence
The Board has determined that each of our directors, other than C. Sean Day, our Chairman,
Bjorn Moller, our Chief Executive Officer, and Peter Evensen, our Executive Vice President, has no
material relationship with Teekay Tankers (either directly or as a partner, shareholder or officer
of an organization that has a relationship with Teekay Tankers) and is independent within the
meaning of Teekay Tankers director independence standards, which reflect the New York Stock
Exchange (or NYSE) director independence standards, as currently in effect. Three of the current
directors standing for re-election at the annual meeting are independent directors.
NYSE does not require a company like ours, which is a foreign private issuer and of which
more than 50% of the voting power is held by another company, to have a majority of independent
directors on the board of directors or to establish compensation or nominating/corporate governance
committees composed of independent directors. However, we intend to eventually have a majority of
our directors be independent under NYSE rules.
The Board has determined that each member of Teekay Tankers Audit Committee and Conflicts
Committee has no material relationship with Teekay Tankers (either directly or as a partner,
shareholder or officer of an organization that has a relationship with Teekay Tankers) and is
independent within the meaning of Teekay Tankers director independence standards. In addition,
the Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee also satisfies Teekay Tankers
Audit Committee member independence standards, which reflect applicable NYSE and SEC audit
committee member independence standards.
Board Structure and Committee Composition
As of the date of this proxy statement, the Board has six directors and the following three
committees: (1) Audit, (2) Conflicts, and (3) Nominating and Corporate Governance. The function of
each of the committees is described later in this section. Each of the committees operates under a
written charter adopted by the Board. All of the committee charters are available under Corporate
Governance in the Investor Center section of Teekay Tankers website at www.teekaytankers.com.
Teekay Tankers was formed in October 2007 and completed its initial public offering of its Class A
common stock on December 18, 2007. In December 2007, Teekay Tankers Board created the three
committees described above. Neither the Board nor any of its committees held any meetings in
December 2007 following Teekay Tankers initial public offering. The membership of each of the
committees as of the date of this proxy statement is as follows:
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Audit Committee
Teekay Tankers Audit Committee is composed entirely of directors who satisfy applicable NYSE
and SEC audit committee independence standards. All members of the committee are financially
literate and the Board has determined that William Lawes qualifies as an audit committee financial
expert.
The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for general oversight
of:
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the integrity of Teekay Tankers financial statements; |
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Specific duties of the Audit Committee include, among others: preparing an Audit Committee
report for inclusion in the annual proxy statement; annually reviewing the Audit Committee charter
and the Committees performance; appointing, evaluating and compensating Teekay Tankers
independent auditors; pre-approving the retention of the independent auditors for audit and
permitted non-audit services; reviewing Teekay Tankers financial statements; reviewing Teekay
Tankers internal controls, internal audit function and corporate policies with respect to
financial information; overseeing the establishment of procedures for handling complaints
concerning financial, accounting, internal accounting controls and auditing matters; periodically
reviewing and monitoring compliance with and the effectiveness of Teekay Tankers Standards of
Business Conduct; and periodically reviewing risks that may have a significant impact on Teekay
Tankers financial statements. The Audit Committee works closely with Teekay Tankers management,
internal auditors and independent auditors. The Audit Committee has the authority to obtain advice
and assistance from, and receive appropriate funding from Teekay Tankers for outside legal,
accounting and other advisors as the Audit Committee deems necessary to fulfill its duties.
The report of the Audit Committee is included on page 25 of this proxy statement. The
Committees charter is available under Corporate Governance in the Investor Center section of
Teekay Tankers website at www.teekaytankers.com.
Conflicts Committee
Teekay Tankers Conflicts Committee is composed entirely of directors who satisfy the same
heightened NYSE and SEC independence standards as apply to audit committee membership. The
Conflicts Committee reviews matters that the Board refers to the committee for consideration and
which constitute (a) matters the Board believes may involve conflicts of interest between
(1) Teekay Tankers and (2) its controlling shareholder Teekay Corporation or its affiliates (other
than Teekay Tankers) or (b) material related-party transactions, including transactions between
Teekay Tankers and its officers or directors or their affiliates. The Board is not obligated to
seek approval of the Conflicts Committee on any matter, and may determine the resolution of any
conflict of interest itself. The Conflicts Committee has the authority to obtain advice and
assistance from, and receive appropriate funding from Teekay Tankers for, outside advisers as the
Conflicts Committee deems necessary to fulfill its duties.
The Conflicts Committees charter is available under Corporate Governance in the Investor
Center section of Teekay Tankers website at www.teekaytankers.com.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee:
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selects and recommends director and committee member candidates to the Board; |
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develops and recommends to the Board corporate governance principles and policies
applicable to Teekay Tankers, monitors compliance with these principles and policies and
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Specific duties of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee include, among others:
annually assessing the size and composition of the Board; periodically reviewing director
qualification criteria; annually reviewing and, as appropriate, recommending directors for
continued service; overseeing the Boards committee structure; recommending Board committee
assignments; monitoring compliance with Board and Board committee membership criteria; developing
procedures for selecting the Chair of the Board; determining the method of communication between
employees, shareholders and other interested parties and non-management directors; and annually
evaluating the Committees performance and its charter. The Committee has the authority to obtain
assistance from outside advisors in fulfilling its duties and to compensate these advisors. A
member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee receives communications directed to
non-management directors.
The Committees charter is available under Corporate Governance in the Investor Center
section of Teekay Tankers website at www.teekaytankers.com.
Consideration of Director Nominees
Shareholder Nominees
The policy of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to consider properly
submitted shareholder nominations for Board of Directors candidates as described below under
Identifying and Evaluating Nominees for Directors. In evaluating these nominations, the Committee
considers the balance of knowledge, experience and capability on the Board and the membership
guidelines set forth below under Director Qualifications. Any shareholder nominations proposed
for consideration by the Committee should include the nominees name and qualifications for Board
membership and should be mailed, addressed to:
Corporate Secretary
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Suite 2000, Bentall 5
550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2K2
In addition, Teekay Tankers bylaws permit shareholders to nominate directors for
consideration at an annual shareholder meeting. For a description of the process for nominating
directors in accordance with Teekay Tankers bylaws, please read Questions and Answers about the
Proxy Materials and the Annual Meeting What is the deadline to propose actions for consideration
at next years annual meeting of shareholders or to nominate individuals to serve as directors? on
page 6.
Director Qualifications
Teekay Tankers Corporate Governance Guidelines include Board membership guidelines that the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee should consider in reviewing and in recommending
director nominees to the Board. Under these guidelines, members of the Board should have high
standards of personal and professional ethics, integrity and values. Among other things, the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee should consider the nominees training, experience
and ability in making and overseeing policy in business, government or education sectors;
willingness and availability to carry out his or her duties effectively; and commitment to act in
the best interests of Teekay Tankers and its stakeholders and to assess objectively Board,
committee and management performance. In evaluating director nominees, the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee also assesses an individuals qualifications, skills, experience,
background and knowledge in light of the overall composition of the existing Board. Teekay
Tankers Corporate Governance Guidelines, which include a more detailed discussion of desired
director qualifications, are available under Corporate Governance in the Investor Center section
of its website at www.teekaytankers.com.
Identifying and Evaluating Nominees for Directors
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee uses a variety of methods for identifying
and evaluating director nominees for recommendation to the Board for approval. The Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee regularly assesses the appropriate size of the Board, and whether
any vacancies on the Board are expected due to retirement or otherwise. In the event that
vacancies are anticipated or otherwise arise, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
considers potential director candidates. Candidates may come to the attention of the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee through current Board members, professional search firms,
shareholders or others. These candidates are evaluated at regular or special meetings of the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and may be considered at any time during the year.
As described above, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considers properly submitted
shareholder nominations for candidates for the Board. Following verification of the shareholder
status of persons proposing candidates, any recommendations are aggregated and
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considered by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. If any materials are
provided by a shareholder in connection with the nomination of a director candidate, these
materials are forwarded to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee also reviews materials provided by professional search firms or
other parties in connection with a nominee who is not proposed by a shareholder. In evaluating
these nominations, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee seeks to achieve a balance of
knowledge, experience and capability on the Board.
Executive Sessions
Teekay Tankers non-management directors hold at least four executive sessions each year at
which the non-management directors meet without management directors or other executives present.
A non-management director will preside over each executive session of the non-management directors,
although the same director is not required to preside over each session. Any non-management
director may request that additional executive sessions of the non-management directors be held,
and the presiding non-management director for the previous session will determine whether to call
any such meeting.
Communications with the Board
Individuals may communicate with the Board by writing to Teekay Tankers Board by mail or fax
addressed to:
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
Suite No. 1778
48 Par-la-Ville Road
Hamilton, HM 11 Bermuda
Facsimile: (441) 292-3931
Communications that are intended specifically for non-management directors should be addressed
to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and sent to the above address.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The following table provides information on Teekay Tankers compensation and reimbursement
practices for non-employee directors. Teekay Tankers employee directors do not receive any
separate compensation for their Board activities. During fiscal 2007, the only compensation paid
to Teekay Tankers directors was a grant to each non-management director of fully-vested shares of
a Class A common stock with a value of approximately $15,000. The anticipated compensation for
Teekay Tankers non-employee directors during fiscal 2008 is set forth in the following table.
ANTICIPATED NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
FOR FISCAL 2008
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40,000 |
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25,000 |
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5,000 |
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50,000 |
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PROPOSALS TO BE VOTED ON
PROPOSAL NO. 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Teekay Tankers Board of Directors currently consists of six directors. At the adjourned 2008
annual meeting, six directors will be elected to serve for a one-year term until the 2009 annual
meeting and until their successors are elected. Votes may not be cast for a greater number of
director nominees than six.
Information regarding the business experience of each nominee is provided below. There are no
family relationships among Teekay Tankers executive officers and directors.
If you sign your proxy or voting instruction card but do not give instructions for the voting
of directors, your shares will be voted FOR the six persons recommended by the Board. If you
wish to give specific instructions for the voting of directors, you may do so by indicating your
instructions on your proxy or voting instruction card.
The six persons receiving the highest number of FOR votes represented by shares of Teekay
Tankers common stock, present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to be voted at the
adjourned annual meeting will be elected.
The Board expects that all of the nominees will be available to serve as directors. If for
any unforeseen reason any of the Boards nominees is not available as a candidate for director, the
proxyholders, Bjorn Moller, Peter Evensen and Arthur J. Bensler, will vote your proxy for such
other candidate or candidates as may be nominated by the Board, unless the Board chooses to reduce
the number of directors serving on the Board.
The Board recommends a vote FOR the election to the Board of each of the following nominees.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES
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C. Sean Day
Director since 2007 Age 59 |
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Mr. Day was appointed as Teekay Tankers
Chairman of the Board in October 2007. Mr.
Day has also served as Chairman of the Board
of Teekay Corporation since 1999; Teekay GP
L.L.C. (the general partner of Teekay LNG
Partners L.P., a publicly traded entity
controlled by Teekay Corporation) since Teekay
GP L.L.C. was formed in November 2004; and
Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. (the general partner
of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P., a publicly
traded entity controlled by Teekay
Corporation) since Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C.
was formed in August 2006. Teekay Corporation
is Teekay Tankers controlling shareholder.
Please read Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions. From 1989 to 1999, Mr. Day was
President and Chief Executive Officer of
Navios Corporation, a large bulk shipping
company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Prior
to holding this position, Mr. Day held a
number of senior management positions in the
shipping and finance industries. He is
currently serving as a director of Kirby
Corporation and is Chairman of Compass
Diversified Holdings. |
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Bjorn Moller
Director since 2007 Age 50 |
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Mr. Moller was appointed as Teekay Tankers
Chief Executive Officer and as a Director in
October 2007. Mr. Moller is the President and
Chief Executive Officer of Teekay Corporation
and has held these positions since April 1998.
Mr. Moller has also served as the Vice
Chairman and a director of Teekay GP L.L.C.
and of Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. since their
formation in November 2004 and August, 2006,
respectively. Please read Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions.
Mr. Moller has over 25 years experience in
the shipping industry and in December 2006 he
was appointed Chairman of the International
Tanker Owners Pollution Federation.
Mr. Moller has served in senior management
positions with Teekay Corporation for more
than 15 years. He has headed its overall
operations since January 1997, following his
promotion to the position of Chief Operating
Officer. Prior to this, Mr. Moller headed
Teekay Corporations global chartering
operations and business development
activities. |
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Peter Evensen
Director since 2007 Age: 49 |
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Executive Vice President and as a Director in
October 2007. Mr. Evensen is the Executive
Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of
Teekay Corporation. He joined Teekay
Corporation in May 2003 as Senior Vice
President, Treasurer and Chief Financial
Officer. He served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of
Teekay Corporation from February 2004 until he
was appointed to his current role in November
2006. Mr. Evensen has also served as Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and
as a director of Teekay GP L.L.C. and of
Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. since their
formation in November 2004 and August, 2006,
respectively. Please read Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions. Mr.
Evensen has over 25 years of experience in
banking and shipping finance. Prior to
joining Teekay Corporation, Mr. Evensen was
Managing Director and Head of Global Shipping
at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and worked in
other senior positions for its predecessor
firms. His international industry experience
includes positions in New York, London and
Oslo. |
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Richard T. du Moulin
Director since 2007 Age 61 |
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Mr. du Moulin has served as a Teekay Tankers
Director since December 2007. Mr. du Moulin
is the President of Intrepid Shipping LLC, a
position he has held since 2002. Prior to
forming Intrepid Shipping in 2002, he served,
from 1998, as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Marine Transport Corporation. Mr.
du Moulin is a member of the Board of Trustees
and Chairman of the Development Committee of
Seamens Church Institute. He serves as a
Trustee of Storm Trysail Club and Friends of
Georgetown Sailing. Mr. du Moulin serves as a
director of Tidewater Inc. and Globe Wireless
LLC. Mr. du Moulin served as Chairman of
Intertanko, the leading trade organization for
the tanker industry, from 1996 to 1999. |
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Richard J.F. Bronks
Director since January 2008 Age 42 |
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Mr. Bronks has served as a Teekay Tankers
Director since January 2008. Mr. Bronks
recently retired from Goldman Sachs, where he
had been a Partner since 1998. From 2004
until March 2007, Mr. Bronks was responsible
for building Goldman Sachs equity, bond and
loan financing business in Emerging Markets,
including Central and Eastern Europe, Russia,
Former Soviet Union, Middle East, Turkey and
Africa. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Bronks served
as a co-head of Goldmans global commodity
business, engaged in the trading of
commodities and commodity derivatives, and the
shipping and storage of physical commodities.
From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Bronks served as a
member of Goldmans oil derivatives business
in London and New York. Prior to joining
Goldman Sachs, Mr. Bronks was employed by BP
Oil International, both its oil derivatives
business and its crude oil trading business. |
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William Lawes
Director since January 2008 Age 64 |
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Mr. Lawes has served as a Teekay Tankers
Director since January 2008. Mr. Lawes served
as a Managing Director and a member of the
Europe, Africa and Middle East Regional Senior
Management Board of JPMorgan Chase and its
predecessor banks based in London from 1987
until 2002. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase,
he was Global Head of Shipping Finance at
Grindlays Bank. Mr. Lawes is qualified as a
member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Scotland. Since March 2005,
Mr. Lawes currently serves as a Director and
Chairman of the Audit Committee of Diana
Shipping Inc., a global provider of shipping
transportation services. |
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PROPOSAL NO. 2
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Audit Committee of the Board has appointed Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, to
examine the financial statements of Teekay Tankers for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, examined the financial statements of Teekay Tankers for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Please see Principal Auditor Fees and Services on page
24.
The Board recommends a vote FOR the ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP,
Chartered Accountants, as Teekay Tankers independent auditors for fiscal 2008. If the appointment
is not ratified, Teekay Tankers Audit Committee will consider whether it should select this firm
as Teekay Tankers independent auditors.
Vote Required
Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Teekay
Tankers independent auditors for fiscal 2008 requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the
voting power of all shares of Teekay Tankers common stock present in person or represented by proxy
and entitled to be voted at the meeting.
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COMMON STOCK OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership, as of August 1,
2008 (except as otherwise noted), of Teekay Tankers Class A common stock and Class B common stock
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The information provided in the table is based on information filed with the SEC and
information provided to Teekay Tankers.
The number of shares beneficially owned by each person, entity, director or executive officer
is determined under SEC rules and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial
ownership for any other purpose. Under SEC rules a person or entity beneficially owns any shares
as to which the person or entity has voting or investment power. In addition a person or entity
beneficially owns any shares that the person or entity has the right to acquire as of September 30,
2008 (60 days after August 1, 2008) through the exercise of any stock option or other right.
Unless otherwise indicated, each person or entity has sole voting and investment power (or shares
such powers with his or her spouse) with respect to the shares set forth in the following table.
Beneficial Ownership Table
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Merrill
Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (4) |
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1,341,290 |
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10.7 |
% |
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Nil |
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Nil |
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5.4 |
% |
4 World Financial Center
North Tower
New York, NY 10080 |
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Iridian Asset Management, LLC (5) |
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1,256,165 |
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10.0 |
% |
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Nil |
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Nil |
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5.0 |
% |
276 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880-4704 |
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All current directors and executive officers, as a group (7 persons) (6) |
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232,567 |
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1.9 |
% |
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Nil |
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Nil |
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0.9 |
% |
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(1) |
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The voting power represented by shares beneficially owned by Teekay Corporation is
4.1% for Class A common stock, 49.0% for Class B common stock and 53.1% for total Class A and
Class B common stock. |
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This information is based on the Schedule 13D filed by Teekay Corporation with the SEC on
December 28, 2007. |
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Includes sole voting power and sole disparities power as to 1,391,000 shares of Class A
common stock. This information is based on the Schedule 13G filed by this investor with the
SEC on March 28, 2008. |
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Includes sole voting power and sole dispositive power as to 1,341,290 shares of Class A
common stock. This information is based on the Schedule 13G filed by this investor with the
SEC on June 10, 2008. |
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Includes shared voting power and shared dispositive power as to 1,256,165 shares of Class A
common stock. This information is based on the Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G filed by this
investor with the SEC on May 6, 2008. |
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Excludes shares of Class A and Class B common stock beneficially owned by Teekay Corporation,
on the board of directors of which serve our directors, C. Sean Day and Bjorn Moller. In
addition, Mr. Moller is Teekay Corporations President and Chief Executive Officer. Peter
Evensen, our Executive Vice President and one of our directors, is Teekay Corporations
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, and Vincent Lok, our Chief Financial
Officer, is also the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teekay
Corporation. Please read Certain Relationships and Related-Party Transactions Teekay
Tankers Executive Officers and Certain of its Directors for more detail. |
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Controlling Ownership Interest of Teekay Corporation; Renunciation of Business Opportunities in
Favor of Teekay Corporation
Teekay Corporation owns, directly or indirectly, 12,500,000 shares of Teekay Tankers Class B
common stock and 1,000,000 shares of Teekay Tankers Class A common, representing a 54% ownership
interest in Teekay Tankers and 53% of the aggregate voting power of Teekay Tankers outstanding
shares of common stock. Please read Common Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management.
Teekay Tankers Class B common stock has five votes per share, subject to a 49% aggregate
Class B common stock voting power maximum, while Teekay Tankers Class A common stock has one vote
per share. Except as otherwise provided by the Marshall Islands Business Corporations Act, holders
of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all
matters submitted to a vote of shareholders, including the election of directors. Teekay
Corporation currently controls all of our outstanding Class B common stock and additional shares of
Class A common stock. Because of Teekay Tankers dual-class structure, Teekay Corporation may
continue to control all matters submitted to Teekay Tankers shareholders for approval even if it
and its affiliates come to own significantly less that 50% of the shares of Teekay Tankers
outstanding common stock.
Teekay Tankers articles of incorporation renounce in favor of Teekay Corporation business
opportunities that may be attractive to both Teekay Corporation and Teekay Tankers. This provision
effectively limits the fiduciary duties Teekay Tankers or its shareholders otherwise may be owed
regarding these business opportunities by the Teekay Tankers directors and officers who also serve
as directors or officers of Teekay Corporation or its other affiliates. If Teekay Corporation or
its affiliates no longer beneficially own shares representing at least 20% of the total voting
power of Teekay Tankers outstanding capital stock, and no person who is an officer or director of
Teekay Tankers is also an officer or director of Teekay Corporation or its other affiliates, then
this business opportunity provision of Teekay Tankers articles of incorporation will terminate.
Teekay Tankers Executive Officers and Certain of its Directors
C. Sean Day, the Chairman of Teekay Tankers Board, is also the Chairman of Teekay
Corporation, Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. (the general partner of Teekay Offshore Partners L.P., a
publicly held partnership controlled by Teekay Corporation), Teekay GP L.L.C. (the general partner
of Teekay LNG Partners L.P., a publicly held partnership controlled by Teekay Corporation) and
Teekay Tankers Management Services Ltd. (the Manager), a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation that
provides to Teekay Tankers substantially all services necessary to support Teekay Tankers
business. Please read Management Agreement below.
Bjorn Moller, Teekay Tankers Chief Executive Officer and one of its Directors, is also the
Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Manager and of Teekay Corporation. He is also a
director of each of Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. and Teekay GP L.L.C.
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Vincent Lok, Teekay Tankers Chief Financial Officer, is also the Chief Financial Officer of
the Manager and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teekay Corporation.
Peter Evensen, Teekay Tankers Executive Vice President and one of its Directors, is the
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Teekay Corporation and the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer and a director of each of Teekay Offshore GP L.L.C. and Teekay
GP L.L.C. He is also a director of the Manager.
Management Agreement
In connection with Teekay Tankers initial public offering, it entered into a long-term
management agreement (the Management Agreement) with the Manager. Pursuant to the Management
Agreement, the Manager provides the following types of services to Teekay Tankers: commercial
(primarily vessel chartering), technical (primarily vessel maintenance and crewing), administrative
(primarily accounting, legal and financial) and strategic (primarily advising on acquisitions,
strategic planning and general management of the business).
The Manager has agreed to use its best efforts to provide these services upon Teekay Tankers
request in a commercially reasonable manner and may provide these services directly to Teekay
Tankers or subcontract for certain of these services with other entities, primarily other Teekay
Corporation subsidiaries. However, the Manager currently subcontracts with Unicom Management
Services (Cyprus) Ltd., which is not affiliated with Teekay Corporation, for the technical
management of one vessel, the Nassau Spirit. Under the Management Agreement, the Manager remains
responsible for any subcontracted services. Teekay Tankers will indemnify the Manager for any
losses it incurs in connection with providing services, excluding losses caused by the
recklessness, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager or its employees or agents, for
which losses the Manager will indemnify Teekay Tankers.
Term and Termination Rights
Subject to the termination rights described below, the initial term of the Management
Agreement will expire on December 31, 2022. If not terminated, the Management Agreement will
automatically renew for a five-year period and thereafter be extended in additional five-year
increments if Teekay Tankers does not provide notice of termination in the fourth quarter of the
year immediately preceding the end of the respective term.
Teekay Tankers Termination Rights. Teekay Tankers may terminate the Management Agreement
under any of the following circumstances:
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First, if at any time the Manager materially breaches the management agreement and
the matter is unresolved after a 90-day dispute resolution period. |
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Second, if at any time (1) the Manager has been convicted of, or has entered into a
plea bargain or plea of nolo contendre or settlement admitting guilt for a crime, which
conviction, plea or settlement is demonstrably and materially injurious to Teekay
Tankers, and (2) the holders of a majority of the outstanding Teekay Tankers Class A
common stock elect to terminate the Management Agreement. |
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Third, if at any time the Manager experiences certain bankruptcy events. |
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Fourth, if any person or persons, other than Teekay Corporation and its affiliates,
control a majority of the voting or economic control of the Manager and Teekay Tankers
does not consent to the change of control. |
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Fifth, if Teekay Tankers provides notice in the fourth quarter of 2016 after
two-thirds of the Teekay Tankers Board elects to terminate the Management Agreement,
which termination would be effective on December 31, 2017. |
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Sixth, if Teekay Tankers provides notice in the fourth quarter of 2021, which
termination would be effective on December 31, 2022. If the Management Agreement
extends pursuant to its terms as |
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described above, Teekay Tankers can elect to exercise
this optional termination right in the fourth quarter of the year immediately preceding
the end of the respective term. |
If Teekay Tankers elects to terminate the Management Agreement under the fifth or sixth
circumstances described above, the Manager will receive a payment (the Termination Payment) in an
amount equal to the aggregate performance fees payable for the immediately preceding five fiscal
years. If the Management Agreement is terminated prior to December 31, 2012, the Termination
Payment will be calculated by multiplying the aggregate performance fees payable for the completed
fiscal years by a fraction, the numerator of which is five and the denominator of which is the
number of such completed fiscal years. Please read Compensation of the ManagerPerformance Fee
below for a description of performance fees under the Management Agreement. Any Termination
Payment will be paid to the Manager in four quarterly installments over the course of the fiscal
year following termination.
The Managers Termination Rights. The Manager may terminate the Management Agreement prior to
the end of its term under either of the following two circumstances:
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First, after December 18, 2012 with 12 months notice. At Teekay Tankers option,
the Manager will continue to provide technical services to Teekay Tankers for up to an
additional two-year period from termination, provided that the Manager or its
affiliates continue in the business of providing such services to third parties for
similar types of vessels. |
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Second, if at any time Teekay Tankers materially breaches the agreement and the
matter is unresolved after a 90-day dispute resolution period. |
If the Manager elects to terminate the Management Agreement under the second circumstance
described above, the Manager will receive the Termination Payment, payable in four quarterly
installments over the course of the first year following termination.
Termination After a Change of Control of Teekay Tankers. The Management Agreement will
terminate automatically and immediately after a Change of Control (as defined in the Management
Agreement) of Teekay Tankers. Change of Control includes, among other things: (a) the sale or
disposition of all or substantially all the assets of Teekay Tankers (other than a disposition to
Teekay Corporation or any of its affiliates); (b) the consummation of any transaction by which any
person (other than Teekay Corporation or any of its affiliates) becomes the beneficial owner of a
majority of the voting power of Teekay Tankers voting capital stock; (c) a merger or consolidation
involving Teekay Tankers (other than a merger or consolidation with or into Teekay Corporation or
any of its affiliates) if the Teekay Tankers common stock outstanding immediately prior to such
transaction is not converted into or exchanged for voting stock of the surviving person
constituting a majority of the outstanding voting power of such surviving person immediately after
the transaction; and (d) the first day on which a majority of the members of Teekay Tankers Board
are not members of the Board as of December 18, 2007 or nominated for election or elected to the
Board with the approval of a majority of the directors then in office who were either directors as
of December 18, 2007 or whose nomination or election was previously so approved. Upon any such
termination, Teekay Tankers will be required to pay the Manager the Termination Payment in a single
installment.
Compensation of the Manager
Management Fee. In return for services under the Management Agreement, Teekay Tankers pays
the Manager a management fee based on the following components:
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Commercial services fee. Teekay Tankers pays a fee to the Manager for commercial
services it provides to Teekay Tankers currently equal to $350 per vessel per day plus
1.25% of the gross revenue attributable to the vessels the Manager commercially manages
for Teekay Tankers (excluding vessels participating in the Teekay Pool, as defined
below, or operating under a time-charter contract). The amount of the daily per vessel
fee will be adjusted every three years by agreement between Teekay Tankers and the
Manager or, if the parties cannot reach agreement, by arbitration. |
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Technical services fee. Teekay Tankers pays a fee to the Manager for technical
services that is equal to the average rate Teekay Corporation charges third parties to
technically manage their vessels of a |
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similar size. The amount of the fee for
technical services is adjusted quarterly to the extent Teekay Corporation changes the
rate it charges third parties for technical services. |
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Administrative and strategic services fees. Teekay Tankers pays fees to the Manager
for administrative and strategic services that reimburse the Manager for its related
direct and indirect expenses in providing such services and which includes a profit
margin. The amount of the profit margin is based on the most recent transfer pricing
study performed by an independent, nationally recognized accounting firm with respect
to similar administrative and strategic services. The transfer pricing study will be
updated at least annually. |
Performance Fee. In order to provide the Manager with an incentive to increase our Cash
Available for Distribution (as defined below), the Management Agreement also provides for payment
to the Manager of a performance fee in certain circumstances, in addition to the basic fee
described above. If Gross Cash Available for Distribution (as defined below) for a given fiscal
year exceeds $3.20 per share of Teekay Tankers outstanding common stock (or the Incentive
Threshold), which represents 20% above an annual incentive baseline dividend amount of $2.65 per
share (subject to adjustment for stock dividends, splits, combinations and similar events, and
based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the fiscal year), the Manager
generally is entitled to payment of a performance fee equal to 20% of all Gross Cash Available for
Distribution for such year in excess of the Incentive Threshold. Cash Available for Distribution
represents net income plus depreciation and amortization, loan cost amortization, non-cash tax
costs and any write-offs or other non-recurring items. Gross Cash Available for Distribution
represents Cash Available for Distribution without giving effect to any deductions for performance
fees and reduced by the amount of any reserves Teekay Tankers Board may have taken during the
applicable fiscal period that have not already reduced the Cash Available for Distribution.
Commencing January 1, 2008, Teekay Tankers has maintained an internal account (or the
Cumulative Dividend Account) that reflects, on an aggregate basis, the amount by which its
dividends for a fiscal year are greater or less than the $2.65 per share annual incentive baseline
(subject to adjustments for stock dividends, splits, combinations and similar events, and based on
the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the fiscal year). The Cumulative Dividend
Account is intended to ensure that Teekay Tankers shareholders receive an equivalent of at least
$2.65 per share in annualized dividends before any performance fee is paid. If Gross Cash
Available for Distribution per share exceeds the Incentive Threshold in respect of a particular
fiscal year, Teekay Tankers will only pay the Manager a performance fee if the Cumulative Dividend
Account is zero or positive; if there is a deficit in the Cumulative Dividend Account, the
performance fee may be reduced. Following the end of each five-year period, commencing January 1,
2013, the Cumulative Dividend Account balance will be reset to zero.
Pooling Agreement
In connection with Teekay Tankers initial public offering, it entered into a revenue sharing
pool agreement (the Pooling Agreement) with Teekay Corporation and Teekay Chartering Limited, a
subsidiary of Teekay Corporation. Pursuant to the Pooling Agreement, Teekay Tankers and Teekay
Corporation agreed to include in the Teekay Pool all of their respective Aframax-class oil tankers
that are employed in the spot market or operate pursuant to time charters of less than 90 days. As
of May 1, 2008, the Teekay Pool consisted of 42 tankers, including 4 tankers of Teekay Tankers.
Under the Pooling Agreement, Teekay Chartering Limited commercially manages the Teekay Pool by
providing chartering and marketing services for all participating tankers. Teekay Tankers remains
responsible for the technical management of its vessels in the Teekay Pool, and the Manager
provides these technical services to Teekay Tankers pursuant to the Management Agreement.
Allocation of Teekay Pool Earnings
The Teekay Pool provides a revenue sharing mechanism whereby aggregate revenues and related
expenses of the pool are distributed to pool participants based on an allocation formula. Revenues
generated by vessels operating in the Teekay Pool, less voyage expenses (such as fuel and port
charges) incurred by these vessels and other applicable expenses are pooled and allocated according
to a specified weighting system that recognizes each vessels earnings capability based on its age,
cargo capacity, pumping capabilities, speed and bunker consumption, as well as actual on-hire
performance. The weighting allocation for vessels in the Teekay Pool is adjusted at least every
six months and vessels are allocated their initial weighting upon their entry into the Teekay Pool.
The allocation for each vessel
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participating in the pool is established based on the
recommendation of an independent specialist or maritime consultant. Payments based on net cash
flow applicable to each tanker are made on a monthly basis to pool participants.
Commercial Management Fee and Working Capital Payments
Teekay Chartering Limited provides commercial services to pool participants and otherwise
administers the pool in exchange for a fee initially equal to $350 per vessel per day plus 1.25% of
the gross revenues attributable to the participants vessels. The amount of the daily per vessel
fee will be adjusted every three years by agreement between Teekay Chartering Limited and Teekay
Tankers or, if needed, by arbitration.
Upon delivery of each of Teekay Tankers vessels to the Teekay Pool, Teekay Tankers is
required to advance to Teekay Chartering Limited $250,000 for working capital purposes. Teekay
Tankers may be required to advance additional working capital funds from time to time. Working
capital advances will be returned to Teekay Tankers when a vessel no longer participates in the
pool, less any set-offs for outstanding liabilities or contingencies.
Term and Termination Rights
Subject to the termination rights described below, the initial term of the Pooling Agreement
expires on December 31, 2022. If not terminated, the Pooling Agreement will automatically renew
for a five-year period and thereafter be extended in additional five-year increments unless Teekay
Tankers provides a notice of termination in the fourth quarter of the year immediately preceding
the end of the respective term.
Teekay Tankers Termination Rights. Teekay Tankers may terminate the Pooling Agreement under
any of the following circumstances:
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First, if at any time Teekay Chartering Limited or Teekay Corporation materially
breaches the Pooling Agreement and the matter is unresolved after a 90-day dispute
resolution period. |
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Second, if at any time (1) Teekay Chartering Limited or Teekay Corporation has been
convicted of, or has entered into a plea bargain or plea of nolo contendre or
settlement admitting guilt for a crime, which conviction, plea or settlement is
demonstrably and materially injurious to Teekay Tankers, and (2) the holders of a
majority of the outstanding Class A common stock elect to terminate the Pooling
Agreement. |
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Third, if at any time Teekay Chartering Limited or Teekay Corporation experiences
certain bankruptcy events. |
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Fourth, if any person or persons, other than Teekay Corporation and its affiliates,
control a majority of the voting or economic control of Teekay Chartering Limited and
Teekay Tankers does not consent to the change of control. |
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Fifth, if Teekay Tankers provides a termination notice in the fourth quarter of
2021, which termination would be effective on December 31, 2022. If the Pooling
Agreement extends pursuant to its terms as described above, Teekay Tankers can elect to
exercise this optional termination right in the fourth quarter of the year immediately
preceding the end of the respective term. |
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Sixth, if the Management Agreement terminates for any reason. |
Teekay Chartering Limiteds and Teekay Corporations Termination Rights. Either Teekay
Chartering Limited or Teekay Corporation may terminate the Pooling Agreement prior to the end of
its term under any of the following circumstances:
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First, after December 18, 2012 with 12 months notice. |
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Second, if at any time Teekay Tankers materially breaches the Pooling Agreement and
the matter is unresolved after a 90-day dispute resolution period. |
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Third, if the Management Agreement terminates for any reason. |
Additions and Withdrawals of Vessels from the Teekay Pool
Under the Pooling Agreement, each of Teekay Corporation and Teekay Tankers has committed to
include in the Teekay Pool all of its and our Aframax crude tankers that are employed in the spot
market or operate pursuant to time charters of less than 90 days, unless otherwise agreed by the
parties with respect to specific vessels.
Any Aframax-class crude tanker that becomes subject to a time charter with a term of at least
90 days or becomes subject to enforcement action under a ship-mortgage foreclosure or similar
proceeding will no longer participate in the Teekay Pool, unless otherwise agreed by Teekay
Corporation and Teekay Tankers. In addition, vessels will no longer participate in the Teekay Pool
if they suffer an actual or constructive total loss or if they are sold to or become controlled by
a third party who is not a party to the Pooling Agreement.
Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement
Prior to the closing of Teekay Tankers initial public offering in December 2007, it entered
into a contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement with Teekay Corporation pursuant to which
Teekay Tankers acquired from Teekay Corporation a fleet of nine Aframax-class oil tankers in
exchange for 12,500,000 shares of Class B common stock, 1,000,000 shares of Class A common stock
and a promissory note that was repaid with proceeds of the public offering. The following
discussion describes other provisions included in the agreement.
Indemnification
Pursuant to the contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement, Teekay Corporation agreed
to indemnify Teekay Tankers against:
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certain environmental and toxic tort liabilities to the extent arising prior to the
closing date of the offering and relating to the assets and liabilities transferred to
Teekay Tankers pursuant to the agreement; |
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certain defects in title to the transferred assets as of the closing of the offering and
any failure to obtain, prior to the closing of this offering, certain consents and permits
necessary to own and operate such assets; and |
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certain tax liabilities attributable to the operation of such assets prior to the
closing of the offering. |
Business Opportunities
Under the contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement, Teekay Corporation and Teekay
Tankers agreed that Teekay Corporation and its other affiliates may pursue any Business Opportunity
(as defined below) of which it, they or Teekay Tankers becomes aware. Business Opportunities may
include, among other things, opportunities to charter out, charter in or acquire oil tankers or to
acquire tanker businesses.
Pursuant to the contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement, Teekay Tankers agreed that:
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Teekay Corporation and its other affiliates may engage (and will have no duty to
refrain from engaging) in the same or similar activities or lines of business as Teekay
Tankers, and that Teekay Tankers will not be deemed to have an interest or expectancy in
any business opportunity, transaction or other matter (each a Business Opportunity) in
which Teekay Corporation or any of its other affiliates engages or seeks to engage merely
because Teekay Tankers engages in the same or similar activities or lines of business as
that related to such Business Opportunity; |
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if Teekay Corporation or any of its other affiliates (whether through the Manager, any
of Teekay Corporations or any of its other affiliates officers or directors who are also
officers or directors of Teekay Tankers, or otherwise) acquires knowledge of a potential
Business Opportunity that may be deemed to constitute a corporate opportunity of both
Teekay Corporation and Teekay Tankers, then (i) neither Teekay Corporation, the Manager nor
any of such officers or directors will have any duty to communicate or offer such Business
Opportunity to Teekay Tankers and (ii) Teekay Corporation may |
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pursue or acquire such
Business Opportunity for itself or direct such Business Opportunity to another person or
entity; and |
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any Business Opportunity of which the Manager or any person who is an officer or
director of Teekay Corporation (or any of its other affiliates) and of Teekay Tankers
becomes aware shall be a Business Opportunity of Teekay Corporation. |
If Teekay Corporation or its other affiliates no longer beneficially own shares representing
at least 20% of the total voting power of Teekay Tankers outstanding capital stock, and no person
who is an officer or director of Teekay Tankers is also an officer or director of Teekay
Corporation or its other affiliates, then the business opportunity provisions of the contribution,
conveyance and assumption agreement will terminate.
Offer by Teekay Corporation to Teekay Tankers of Four Suezmax-Class Oil Tankers
Under the contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement, Teekay Corporation agreed to
offer to Teekay Tankers, prior to July 2009, the right to purchase from it up to four existing
Suezmax-class oil tankers at a price equal to their fair market value at the time of the offer.
The four vessels are all double-hull crude tankers delivered in 2002 and 2003, with capacities
ranging from 159,199 to 165,293 dead-weight tons.
The fair market value of each vessel is required to be determined by independent broker
valuations, taking into account any charter in effect, and each transaction is to be approved by
the independent Conflicts Committee of the Teekay Tankers Board. During the 30-day period after
delivery by Teekay Corporation of such offer, Teekay Tankers may accept the offer, whereupon the
parties will negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement on the terms of the transaction other
than the purchase price. If the parties do not reach an agreement within the 30-day period
following Teekay Tankers acceptance of the offer, Teekay Corporation will be entitled to terminate
negotiations and retain the applicable vessel or sell or transfer it to any third party at, if sold
or transferred within 180 days, a price no lower than that offered to Teekay Tankers.
On April 7, 2008, Teekay Corporation sold two of the Suezmax-class oil tankers to Teekay
Tankers in accordance with the terms of the contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement for a
total cost of $186.9 million. One of the vessels is chartered-out to a third party under a
time-charter contract that expires in May 2012. The charterer has placed the vessel into a Suezmax
revenue sharing pool that is commercially managed by a subsidiary of Teekay Corporation, Gemini
Tankers L.L.C. The second of these vessels is also in this Suezmax pool, which contains vessels
owned by Teekay Corporation and vessels owned by third party owners. As a result, Teekay Tankers
is now party to this Suezmax pool agreement with Gemini Tankers L.L.C., Teekay Corporation
and third party vessel owners.
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with Teekay Tankers initial public offering, it entered into a registration
rights agreement with Teekay Corporation pursuant to which Teekay Tankers granted Teekay
Corporation and its affiliates certain registration rights with respect to Teekay Tankers Class A
and Class B common stock owned by them. Pursuant to the agreement, Teekay Corporation has the
right, subject to certain terms and conditions, to require Teekay Tankers, on up to three separate
occasions following December 18, 2008, to register under the Securities Act of 1933 shares of
Class A common stock, including Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of Class B common
stock, held by Teekay Corporation and its affiliates for offer and sale to the public (including by
way of underwritten public offering) and incidental or piggyback rights permitting participation
in certain registrations of common stock by Teekay Tankers.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table provides information about the executive officers of Teekay Tankers.
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Moller, Bjorn* |
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50 |
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Director and Chief Executive Officer |
Evensen, Peter* |
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Director and Executive Vice President |
Lok, Vincent |
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40 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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For biographical information regarding Messers. Moller and Evensen, please read Proposal No.
1: Election of Directors Information about the Director Nominees above. |
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Vincent Lok
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Mr. Lok was appointed as Teekay Tankers Chief Financial
Officer in October 2007. Mr. Lok has served as Teekay
Corporations Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer since July 2007. He has held a number of finance and
accounting positions with Teekay Corporation, including
Controller from 1997 until his promotions to the positions of
Vice President, Finance in March 2002 and Senior Vice
President and Treasurer in February 2004. He was subsequently
appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in
November 2006. Prior to joining Teekay Corporation, Mr. Lok
worked in the Vancouver, Canada, audit practice of Deloitte &
Touche LLP. |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Teekay Tankers was formed in October 2007. Teekay Tankers did not pay any compensation to its
officers nor did it accrue any obligations with respect to management incentive or retirement
benefits for the officers prior to its initial public offering. Because Teekay Tankers executive
officers are employees of Teekay Corporation, their compensation (other than any awards under the
long-term incentive plan) is set and paid by Teekay Corporation, and Teekay Tankers will reimburse
Teekay Corporation for time spent by its executive officers on its management matters. For 2007,
Teekay Tankers reimbursed Teekay Corporation $38,356 for time spent by Teekay Tankers executive
officers on management matters. For more information about executive compensation paid for Teekay
Corporation, please see Teekay Corporations 2008 Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on May 9, 2008. Teekay Tankers Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2007, filed on April 11, 2008, is hereby incorporated by reference.
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PRINCIPAL AUDITOR FEES AND SERVICES
The Audit Committee of the Board has appointed Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, as
Teekay Tankers independent auditors for fiscal 2008.
Fees Incurred by Teekay Tankers for Ernst & Young LLP Services
Our principal accountant for 2007 and 2006 was Ernst & Young LLP. The following table shows
the fees Teekay Tankers Ltd. paid or accrued for audit and other services provided by Ernst & Young
LLP for 2007 and 2006.
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2007 |
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2006 |
Audit Fees (1) |
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303,800 |
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303,800 |
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$ |
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Audit fees represent fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of
our consolidated financial statements, review of our quarterly consolidated financial
statements and audit services provided in connection with other statutory or regulatory
filings including professional services in connection with the review of our regulatory
filings for our initial public offering in December 2007. |
The Audit Committee has the authority to pre-approve permissible audit-related and non-audit
services not prohibited by law to be performed by our independent auditors and associated fees.
Engagements for proposed services either may be separately pre-approved by the Audit Committee or
entered into pursuant to detailed pre-approval policies and procedures established by the Audit
Committee, as long as the Audit Committee is informed on a timely basis of any engagement entered
into on that basis. Fees for services that commenced prior to our initial public offering were
approved by the audit committee of Teekay Corporation.
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for oversight of:
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the integrity of Teekay Tankers financial statements; |
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Teekay Tankers compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; |
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the independent auditors qualifications and independence; and |
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the performance of Teekay Tankers internal audit function and independent auditors. |
The Audit Committee manages Teekay Tankers relationship with its internal auditors and its
independent auditors, who both report directly to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee has the
authority to obtain advice and assistance from outside legal, accounting or other advisors as the
Audit Committee deems necessary to carry out its duties and to receive appropriate funding, as
determined by the Audit Committee, from Teekay Tankers for such advice and assistance.
Teekay Tankers management has primary responsibility for preparing Teekay Tankers
consolidated financial statements and Teekay Tankers financial reporting process. Teekay Tankers
independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, are responsible for expressing an
opinion on the conformity of Teekay Tankers audited consolidated financial statements with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
In this context, the Audit Committee reports as follows:
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The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed the audited consolidated financial
statements for fiscal 2007 with Teekay Tankers management. |
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The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to
be discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended or modified. |
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The Audit Committee has received the letter and written disclosures from the
independent auditors required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, Independence
Discussions with Audit Committees, and has discussed the matter of independence with the
independent auditors. |
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4. |
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Based on the review and discussions referred to in paragraphs (1) through (3) above,
the Audit Committee has recommended to the Board, and the Board has approved, that Teekay
Tankers audited consolidated financial statements be included in Teekay Tankers Annual
Report on Form 20-F for fiscal 2007, for filing with the SEC. |
The undersigned members of the Audit Committee have submitted this Report to the Board.
William Lawes, Chair
Richard J.F. Bronks
Richard T. du Moulin
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