UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | September 19, 2005 |
The St. Joe Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | 1-10466 | 59-0432511 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
245 Riverside Avenue, Suite 500, Jacksonville, Florida | 32202 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 904-301-4200 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On September 19, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of The St. Joe Company (the "Company") approved awards of restricted stock to certain eligible employees, including the following executive officers: Wm. Britton Greene, President, St. Joe Towns & Resorts division, 7,000 shares; Anthony M. Corriggio, Chief Financial Officer, 4,600 shares; Christine M. Marx, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, 3,250 shares; Michael N. Regan, Senior Vice President-Finance and Planning, 1,540 shares. The Compensation Committee also awarded 1,125 shares of restricted stock to Harry H. Frampton, III, a director of the Company.
The restricted stock is being issued under a stock incentive plan previously approved by the Company’s shareholders. The restricted stock for Mr. Greene, Mr. Corriggio and Ms. Marx will vest in two equal installments on the third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant. Mr. Regan's shares will vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Vestin
g may be accelerated upon a change of control, death or disability. Unvested shares are subject to forfeiture upon termination of employment. Mr. Frampton's shares are not subject to a vesting period.
The Compensation Committee also approved an award of a cash bonus in the amount of $25,000 to Mr. Regan.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The St. Joe Company | ||||
September 21, 2005 | By: |
/s/ Christine M. Marx
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Name: Christine M. Marx | ||||
Title: General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |