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METHES
ENERGIES INTERNATIONAL LTD.
3651
Lindell Road, Suite D-272
Las
Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702)
932-9964
NOTICE
OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO
BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M., EASTERN TIME, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015
To our Stockholders:
You
are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) of Methes Energies International
Ltd, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), which will be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 5,
2015 at 4170 Sladeview Crescent, Unit 5, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 0A1, Canada to consider and act upon the following matters,
all as more fully described in the accompanying Proxy Statement:
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elect five directors to the Company’s board of directors to serve until the next annual meeting of the Company’s
stockholders or until their respective successors have been elected and qualified; |
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To
approve an amendment to our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan increasing the maximum number of shares which may be issued thereunder
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To
obtain advisory approval of the appointment of independent auditors for fiscal year 2015; and |
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To
transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
Stockholders
of record of the Company’s Common Stock at the close of business on September 22, 2015, the record date set by the Board
of Directors, are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting and at any adjournment or postponements thereof.
THOSE
WHO CANNOT ATTEND ARE URGED TO SIGN, DATE AND OTHERWISE COMPLETE THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.
ANY STOCKHOLDER GIVING A PROXY HAS THE RIGHT TO REVOKE IT ANY TIME BEFORE IT IS VOTED.
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Michel
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Chairman |
Las Vegas,
Nevada
September
25, 2015
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Important
Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to Be Held on Thursday, November 5, 2015:
The
proxy materials for the Annual Meeting, including the Annual Report and the Proxy Statement are available at https://www.iproxydirect.com/MEIL.
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METHES
ENERGIES INTERNATIONAL LTD.
3651
Lindell Road, Suite D-272,
Las
Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702)
932-9964
PROXY
STATEMENT
This
Proxy Statement contains information related to the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“Meeting”) of Methes Energies
International Ltd., a Nevada corporation (“we”, “us”, “our”, “Methes” or the “Company”),
to be held at 4170 Sladeview Crescent, Unit 5, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 0A1 Canada at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, November
5, 2015, and at any postponements or adjournments thereof. The approximate date of mailing for this proxy statement, proxy card
and a copy of our annual report to stockholders for the year ended November 30, 2014, is September 25, 2015.
Solicitation
and Revocation of Proxies
We
are furnishing a form of proxy to each stockholder which, in each case, is being solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors
of the Company (the “Board”) for use at the Meeting. You are requested to complete, date and sign the accompanying
proxy and return it to us promptly. Your execution of the enclosed proxy will not affect your right as a stockholder to attend
the Meeting and to vote in person. You have the right to revoke a previously given proxy at anytime by (i) a later dated proxy,
(ii) a written revocation sent to and received by our Corporate Secretary prior to the Meeting or (iii) attendance at the Meeting
and voting in person.
The
entire cost of soliciting these proxies will be borne by us. We may pay persons holding shares in their names or the names of
their nominees for the benefit of others, such as brokerage firms, banks, depositories, and other fiduciaries for costs incurred
in forwarding soliciting materials to their principals. Members of management may also solicit some stockholders in person, or
by telephone, telegraph or telecopy, following their solicitation by the Proxy Statement, but will not be separately compensated
for such solicitation services.
If
your shares are registered directly in your name with Quicksilver Stock Transfer, LLC, our transfer agent, you are considered
a stockholder of record. As a stockholder of record at the close of business on September 22, 2015 (the “Record Date”),
you can vote in person at the Meeting or you can provide a proxy to be voted at the Meeting by signing and returning the enclosed
proxy card. If you submit a proxy card, we will vote your shares as you direct. If you submit a proxy card without giving specific
voting instructions, those shares will be voted as recommended by the Board.
If
your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or other nominee, you are considered the beneficial owner of those shares, and
your shares are held in “street name.” If you hold your shares in “street name,” you will receive instructions
from your broker or other nominee describing how to vote your shares. If you do not instruct your broker or nominee how to vote
such shares, they may vote your shares as they decide as to each matter for which they have discretionary authority under the
rules of the New York Stock Exchange. On those matters as to which those rules do not permit brokers or other nominees to vote
in the absence of instructions from the account holder, the broker or other nominee will not vote the shares on the matter (this
is a “broker non-vote”).
Stockholder’s
Voting Rights
Only
holders of record at the close of business on the Record Date will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Meeting or at
any adjournment or postponements thereof. On the Record Date there were 13,860,431 outstanding shares of our common stock, par
value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”), 21,008 outstanding shares of our Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock,
par value $0.001 per share (“Series A-1 Preferred”) and 90,814 outstanding shares of our Series A-2 Convertible Preferred
Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Series “A-2 Preferred”). As of the Record Date, each share of Common Stock
is entitled to one vote, each share of Series A-1 Preferred to approximately 1.20 votes and each share of Series A-2 Preferred
to approximately 1.18 votes. In the aggregate, the holders of all classes, voting as a single class, may cast 13,992,800 votes
at the Meeting.
A
complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Meeting will be available for examination by any stockholder at our corporate
headquarters, 3651 Lindell Road, Suite D-272, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103, during normal business hours for a period of ten days before
the Meeting and at the time and place of the Meeting.
Our
Bylaws provide that the holders of a majority of the shares of our capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at
the Meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Meeting.
Abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as present for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. With respect
to the election of directors, abstentions and broker non-votes will be deemed not to have been cast and will have no legal effect
on the election of directors. With respect to the other matters described herein, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote
against such proposals and broker non-votes will be deemed not to have been cast and will have no legal effect on the proposals.
Voting
Requirements
Election
of Directors. The election of the director nominees will require a plurality of the votes cast on the matter
at the Meeting. With respect to the election of directors, votes may be cast in favor of or withheld with respect to each nominee.
Votes that are withheld will be excluded entirely from the vote and will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
Approval
of the amendment to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the matter by
stockholders entitled to vote at the Meeting is required to approve the amendment of the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan. An abstention
from voting on the approval of the amendment to the plan will be treated as “present” for quorum purposes. However,
since an abstention is not treated as a “vote” for or against the matter, it will have no effect on the outcome of
the vote on either matter.
Advisory
approval of the appointment of independent auditors. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the matter by
stockholders entitled to vote at the Meeting is required to approve the appointment, on an advisory basis, of our independent
auditors for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2015. An abstention from voting on the ratification of auditors will be treated
as “present” for quorum purposes. However, since an abstention is not treated as a “vote” for or against
the matter, it will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on either matter.
DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The
following table sets forth the names, ages at the Record Date and principal positions of our directors and executive officers.
Name |
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Age
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Position
with the Company |
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Director
Since |
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Michel
G. Laporte |
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52 |
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Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and Treasurer |
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2007 |
Han
Swoong (Nicholas) Ng |
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39 |
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President*
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Johann
(John) Loewen |
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39 |
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Vice
President of Operations* |
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Edward
A. Stoltenberg |
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76 |
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Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary |
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Afrin
Shams |
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38 |
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Chief
Accounting Officer* |
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Kebir
Ratnani |
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65 |
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Director |
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2008 |
John
Pappain |
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77 |
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Director |
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2012 |
Perichiyappan
Senthilnathan |
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64 |
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Director |
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2012 |
Anthony
T. Williams |
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69 |
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Director |
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2012 |
*These officers
also hold the same positions at our wholly owned subsidiary, Methes Energies Canada Inc. (“Methes Canada”) and receive
all of their cash compensation from that entity.
The
principal occupation and business experience for at least the last five years for each director and executive officer is set forth
below.
Michel
G. Laporte has served as our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Secretary since June 2007. Mr. Laporte also
served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of SunSi Energies Inc., a trichlorosilane producer, from March 2009
to December 2010, and provides ongoing consulting services to World Asset Management Inc. We believe Mr. Laporte is qualified
to serve as a director because of his demonstrated leadership skills as our Chief Executive Officer since 2007, his senior executive
experience with public corporations and his extensive background and experience in international transactions.
Edward
A. Stoltenberg has served as our Chief Financial Officer since November 2011. Prior thereto, and since 1999, Mr. Stoltenberg
was a Managing Director of Phoenix Financial Services LLC, an investment banking firm, which provides financial services to middle
market public and private companies. From March 2007 to June 2013, Mr. Stoltenberg was a Director of Converted Organics Inc. (now
known as Finjan Holdings, Inc.) a manufacturer of organic fertilizer (NASDAQ: FNJN). Mr. Stoltenberg is a certified public accountant.
He holds a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Han
Swoong (Nicholas) Ng has served as our President, or that of Methes Canada, of which he is a co-founder, since February 2012.
Prior thereto, he served as Director of Business Development for Methes Canada since December 2004. Mr. Ng holds a B.A. from the
University of Toronto.
Johann
(John) Loewen has served as our Vice President of Operations, or that of Methes Canada, of which he is a co-founder, since
February 2012. Prior thereto, Mr. Loewen had been President of Methes Canada since December 2004.
Afrin
Shams has served as our Chief Accounting Officer since May 2010. Prior thereto from February 2008, Ms. Shams was a Senior
Staff Accountant with Sloan Partners, LLP a Chartered Accounting Firm, where she managed audits, reviews and compilations. From
September 2005 to February 1, 2008, she was employed as a staff accountant at Vottero Fremes McGrath Yee, a chartered accounting
firm. Ms. Shams is a Chartered Accountant.
Kebir
Ratnani has served as a director since 2008. Mr. Ratnani has been a consultant in the energy and oil & gas industry since
2013. Prior to that, he was a Senior Vice President of SNC-Lavalin International, an international engineering and construction
group since 2000, where he is responsible for water, energy and infrastructure projects in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
Mr. Ratnani is a director of Sofame Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of heat recovery equipment, and of SunSi Energies Inc. Mr.
Ratnani is qualified to serve as a director because of his extensive business background and his long service in senior executive
positions in clean energy and other related industries. In particular, we believe his experience and background in dealing with
government agencies in more than 20 countries on energy and waste water projects, his experience in personnel management and his
training and experience as a Chemical Engineer has enabled him to make an important contribution to our Board.
John
Pappain has served as a director since October 2012. Since 2005, he has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Terrajay
Holdings Energy Consultants. Mr. Pappain has created, co-founded, arranged financing and constructed numerous renewable energy
production facilities, including the Peel Resource Recovery Inc. Energy from Waste power plant in partnership with the Regional
Municipality of Peel and Ontario Hydro, and the Medical Waste Processing Facility, both located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Mr. Pappain is qualified to serve as a director because of his experience as a consultant to renewable energy businesses. We believe
his experience in financing and constructing renewable energy facilities and his extensive background in dealing with environmental
laws will enable him to make an important contribution to our Board.
Perichiyappan
Senthilnathan (Senthil) has served as a director since October 2012. Since October 1995 he has been Technical Director for
EnviroGem Inc., a provider of environmental solutions and technical services. Mr. Senthilnathan also serves on the Methes International
Advisory Board. Mr. Senthilnathan is qualified to serve as a director because of his extensive business background and his experience
in environmental businesses. In particular, we believe his experience in biodiesel and glycerin treatment, his training as a Chemical
Engineer and his experience with Fortune 500 companies will enable him to make an important contribution to our Board.
Anthony
T. Williams has served as a director since October 2012. Since 2002 he has been an independent financial and business consultant.
From 2006 until 2007, he served as Chairman of the Board of Anvil Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of active wear and other apparel
which filed a voluntary plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 in 2006. He was President and Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer of Pillowtex Corporation/Fieldcrest Cannon, a manufacturer of home fashion brands from 2000 to 2002, leading
that corporation through bankruptcy reorganization proceedings which commenced in 2000 and from which it emerged in May 2002.
He is a Chartered Accountant. Mr. Williams is qualified to serve as a director because of his extensive business background and
experience. In particular, we believe that his training and certification as a Chartered Accountant and his experience as a Chief
Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of major public corporations bring valued knowledge and experience to our Board.
Each
of Messrs. Ratnani, Pappain, Senthilnathan and Williams (the “Independent Directors”) qualifies as independent as
defined by the independence standards established under the applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2).
PROPOSAL
NO. 1
ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS
Under
our bylaws, the number of directors constituting the whole Board may not be less than one or more than ten. Our Board consists
of five directors namely, Michel G. Laporte, Kebir Ratnani, John Pappain, Perichiyappan Senthilnathan and Anthony T. Williams.
Directors are elected annually at the annual meeting of stockholders to hold office for one year and until their successors are
duly elected and qualified or until his or her death, retirement, resignation or removal. Board vacancies resulting from resignations,
retirements, removals or newly created seats resulting from an increase in the number of directors, may be filled by a majority
vote of the director(s) then in office.
Except
as otherwise described herein, the director nominees named below are presently members of the Board. Each director nominee has
consented to serve as a director if elected at the Meeting. We do not know of any reason why any director nominee would be unable
to serve as a director of Methes. If any director nominee is unable to serve, the shares represented by all valid proxies will
be voted for the election of any other person that the Board may nominate as a substitute. Proxies cannot be voted for a greater
number of persons than the number of nominees shown below.
Nominees
standing for election to the Board
Name |
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Age |
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Title |
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Michel
G. Laporte |
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52 |
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Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer |
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Kebir
Ratnani |
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65 |
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Director |
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John
Pappain |
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77 |
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Director |
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Perichiyappan
Senthilnathan |
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64 |
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Director |
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Anthony
T. Williams |
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69 |
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Director |
The
principal occupation and business experience for at least the last five years for each of the director nominees are set forth
above.
The
Board Unanimously Recommends A Vote FOR The Election Of The Foregoing Nominees
And
Proxies That Are Signed And Returned Will Be So Voted
Unless
Otherwise Instructed
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BENEFICIAL
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The
following table sets forth certain information as of the Record Date regarding the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock by
(i) our named executive officer, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each person we know to beneficially own more than 5% of our
outstanding Common Stock and (iv) all directors and executive officers of Methes as a group. All shares of our Common Stock shown
in the table reflect sole voting and investment power. For purposes of computing the number and percentage of shares beneficially
owned by a security holder, any shares which such person has the right to acquire presently or within 60 days of the Record Date
are deemed to be outstanding, but those shares are not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership
of any other security holder. All percentages computed based on 13,860,431 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the Record
Date.
Name and address of beneficial owner | |
Common Shares Beneficially Owned | | |
Percent of Common Shares Beneficially Owned | |
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Directors and Named Executive Officers | |
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Michel G. Laporte | |
| 821,205 | (1) | |
| 5.9 | % |
John Pappain | |
| 26,518 | (2) | |
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Kebir Ratnani | |
| 52,594 | (3) | |
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Perichiyappan Senthilnathan | |
| 26,518 | (4) | |
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Anthony T. Williams | |
| 23,000 | (5) | |
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All directors and executive officers as a group(9 persons) | |
| 1,971,968 | (6) | |
| 13.9 | % |
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5% Shareholders | |
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Alpha Capital Anstalt Lettstrasse 32, FL-9490 Vaduz, Furstentums, Liechtenstein (7) | |
| 919,963 | | |
| 6.6 | % |
*Less
than 1%
(1) Includes
52,151 shares of Common Stock underlying options.
(2) Consists
of 20,000 shares of Common Stock underlying options and 6,518 shares of Common Stock held by Terrajay Holdings Inc., in which
Mr. Pappain holds a controlling interest.
(3) Consists
of 52,594 shares of Common Stock underlying options.
(4) Consists
of 26,518 shares of Common Stock underlying options.
(5) Includes:
(1) 20,000 shares of Common Stock underlying options; (ii) 1,000 shares of Common Stock underlying Class A warrants, each to purchase
one share at an exercise price of $7.50; and (iii) 1,000 shares of Common Stock underlying Class B warrants, each to purchase
one share at an exercise price of $10.00.
(6) Includes
315,210 shares underlying options and warrants beneficially owned by all directors and executive officers as a group.
(7) Mr.
Konrad Ackermann, Director of Alpha Capital Anstalt, has full power and authority over voting and disposing of the shares of Common
Stock.
As
of the Record Date, we were not aware of any pledges of Common Stock which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control
of Methes.
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE AND BOARD COMMITTEES
The
Board, acting through the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, is responsible for assembling for stockholder consideration
a group of nominees that, taken together, have the experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills appropriate for functioning
effectively as a board. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee regularly reviews the composition of the Board in light
of changing circumstances, its assessment of the Board’s performance, and the inputs of stockholders and other key constituencies.
The
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee looks for certain characteristics common to all Board members, including integrity,
strong professional reputation and record of achievement, constructive and collegial personal attributes, and the ability and
commitment to devote sufficient time and energy to Board service.
In
addition, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee seeks to include on the Board a complementary mix of individuals with
diverse backgrounds and skills reflecting the broad set of challenges that the Board confronts. These individual qualities can
include matters like experience in our industry, technical experience, experience gained in situations comparable to ours and
leadership experience.
Director
Independence
In
accordance with the listing standards of the NASDAQ, the Board must consist of a majority of independent directors. Each of Messrs.
Ratnani, Pappain, Senthilnathan and Williams qualifies as independent as defined by the independence standards established under
the applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2). In making these determinations, the Board reviewed information provided
by the directors to us with regard to each director’s business and personal activities as they may relate to us and our
management.
Board
Meetings
The
Board met or acted by unanimous consent 10 times during fiscal 2014. All of the meetings of the Board during the 2014 fiscal year
were attended by at least a majority of the directors then in office. None of the directors then in office attended less than
75% of these meetings. Absent special circumstance, each director is expected to attend the Meeting.
Committees
of the Board of Directors
The
Board has established three standing committees: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a corporate governance and nominating
committee. Each committee is made up entirely of independent directors as defined in NASDAQ Rule 5605(a)(2).
Audit
Committee. The audit committee oversees our accounting and financial reporting processes, internal systems of accounting and
financial controls, relationships with auditors and audits of financial statements. During the 2014 fiscal year, the audit committee
met 4 times. Specifically, the audit committee’s responsibilities include the following:
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hiring and terminating our independent auditors; |
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evaluating
the qualifications, independence and performance of our independent auditors; |
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approving
the audit and non-audit services to be performed by the independent auditors; |
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reviewing
the design, implementation and adequacy and effectiveness of our internal controls and critical accounting policies; |
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overseeing
and monitoring the integrity of our financial statements and our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as they
relate to our financial statements and other accounting matters; |
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with
management and our independent auditors, reviewing any earnings announcements and other public announcements regarding our
results of operations; and |
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preparing
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The
members of the audit committee consisted of Anthony T. Williams, who serves as chairman of the audit committee, John Pappain and
Perichiyappan Senthilnathan. The Board has determined that Mr. Williams will be qualified to be an “audit committee financial
expert,” as that term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K, and all audit committee members will be qualified
to be “independent” for purposes of NASDAQ listing standards and Rule 10A-3(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Compensation
Committee. The compensation committee assists the Board in determining the development plans and compensation of our officers,
directors and employees. The members of the compensation committee consist of Messrs. Pappain, Ratnani and Senthilnathan. During
the 2014 fiscal year, no meetings were held by the compensation committee. Specific responsibilities of the compensation committee
include the following:
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approving
the compensation and benefits of our executive officers; |
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reviewing
the performance objectives and actual performance of our officers; and |
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administering
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Corporate
Governance and Nominating Committee. The corporate governance and nominating committee will assist the Board by identifying
and recommending individuals qualified to become members of the Board. The members of the corporate governance and nominating
committee consist of Messrs. Pappain, Ratnani and Senthilnathan. During the 2014 fiscal year, no meetings were held by the corporate
governance and nominating committee. Specific responsibilities of this committee include the following:
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evaluating
the composition, size and governance of our Board and its committees and make recommendations regarding future planning and
the appointment of directors to our committees; |
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establishing
a policy for considering stockholder nominees to our Board; |
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reviewing
our corporate governance principles and making recommendations to the Board regarding possible changes; and |
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reviewing
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We
have adopted a charter establishing and governing each of the audit committee, compensation committee and the corporate governance
and nominating committee. A copy of each committee’s charter is posted on our website at www.methes.com.
Stockholder
Recommendation for Director Nominations
For
a director nomination to be properly brought to the Meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof
in writing to our corporate secretary. To be timely, such stockholder’s notice must be delivered to, or mailed to and received
at, our principal executive offices not less than thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the Meeting, regardless
of any postponements, deferrals or adjournments of the Meeting to a later date; provided, however, that if less
than forty (40) days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the Meeting is given or made, notice by the stockholder,
to be timely, must be so delivered or received not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following
the earlier of the day on which such notice of the date of the Meeting was mailed or the day on which such public disclosure was
made. A stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth (A) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate
for election to the Board, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies
for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to the SEC rules in a Proxy
Statement soliciting proxies for the election of such candidate and a signed consent of the candidate to serve as our director
if elected and (B) (i) the name and address, as they appear on our books, of the stockholder proposing such business and any other
stockholders known by such stockholder to be supporting such nomination, (ii) the class and number of shares of our stock which
are beneficially owned by the stockholder on the date of such stockholder’s notice and by any other stockholders known by
such stockholder to be supporting such nomination on the date of such stockholder’s notice and (iii) any financial interest
of the stockholder in such nomination.
Communications
with Non-Management Members of the Board
Our
Corporate Goverance Policies set forth a process by which stockholders and other interested third parties can send communications
to the non-management members of the Board. When interested third parties have concerns, they may make them known to the non-management
directors by calling Stephen A. Zelnick, Esq. of Morse, Zelnick, Rose & Lander, LLP, our Corporate and Securities Counsel,
at (212) 838-8040. All such correspondence is provided to the presiding chairman at, or prior to, the next executive session held
at a regular Board meeting.
CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Policies
and Procedures for Review and Approval of Related Person Transactions
The
audit committee reviews statements of related parties required to be disclosed in the proxy statement. In evaluating related person
transactions, the audit committee considers all factors it deems appropriate, including, without limitation, whether the related
person transaction is on terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third party under the same
or similar circumstances, the extent of the related person’s interest in the transaction, and whether products or services
of a similar nature, quantity, or quality are readily available from alternative sources.
As
required under the audit committee charter, our audit committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all related party transactions
for potential conflict of interest situations. A related party transaction refers to transactions required to be disclosed pursuant
to Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC.
Related
Person Transactions
In
January 2011, Methes borrowed $150,000 from Michel G. Laporte pursuant to a demand note bearing interest at 8% per annum. As of
November 30, 2014, the balance owed on this note including interest was approximately $196,000. Mr. Laporte is the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Methes. The principal and accrued interest on this outstanding note is not due until April 2016.
In
fiscal year 2013, Methes borrowed a total of $623,000 from Michel G. Laporte pursuant to a demand note bearing interest at 8%
per annum. As of November 30, 2014, a total principal amount of $110,000 was repaid and the balance owed on this note including
interest was approximately $576,000. The principal and accrued interest on this outstanding note is not due until April 2016.
In
fiscal year 2014, Methes borrowed a total of $80,000 from Michel G. Laporte pursuant to a demand note bearing interest at 8% per
annum. As of November 30, 2014, and the balance owed on this note including interest was approximately $81,000. The principal
and accrued interest on this outstanding note is due on demand.
Director
Compensation
The
following table presents information relating total compensation for our Independent Directors for the fiscal year ended November
30, 2014.
Name | |
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | | |
Option Awards(1) | | |
All Other Compensation | | |
Total | |
John Pappain (2) | |
$ | 10,000 | | |
$ | 58,435 | | |
$ | — | | |
$ | 68,435 | |
Kebir Ratnani (2) | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 58,435 | | |
| — | | |
| 68,435 | |
Perichiyappan Senthilnathan (2) | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 58,435 | | |
| — | | |
| 68,435 | |
Anthony T. Williams (2) | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 58,435 | | |
| — | | |
| 68,435 | |
(1) |
The
2013 expense as calculated for a stock option grant covering 20,000 shares of our Common Stock in accordance with FASB ASC
718. |
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(2) |
At November 30,
2014: (i) Mr. Pappain held an option exercisable for 20,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.94 per share; (ii) Mr. Ratnani
held options exercisable for an aggregate of 52,593 shares at exercise prices ranging from $3.84 to $3.94 per share; (iii)
Mr. Senthilnathan held options exercisable for an aggregate of 26,518 shares at exercise prices ranging from $3.84 to $3.94
per share; and (iv) Mr. Williams held options exercisable for 20,000 shares at an exercise price of $3.94 per share. The number
of shares to be acquired upon exercise assumes that the options were fully exercisable at November 30, 2014. |
Limitations
of Directors’ Liability and Indemnification
Our
articles of incorporation provide that a director will not be personally liable to us or to our stockholders for monetary damages
for breach of their fiduciary duty of care as a director, including breaches which constitute gross negligence. This provision
does not eliminate or limit the liability of a director:
Our
articles of incorporation also provide that we indemnify and hold harmless each of our directors and officers, to the fullest
extent authorized by law, against all expense, liability and loss (including attorney’s fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise
taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement), reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection
their service as our director or officer. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the “Securities Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to our
certificate of incorporation, bylaws or Nevada law, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Summary
of Compensation
For
each of the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2014, Michel G. Laporte, our chairman and chief executive officer, was paid total
compensation of $50,000 and no executive officer received compensation in excess of $100,000.
The
primary objective of our executive compensation program is to attract and retain qualified, energetic managers who are enthusiastic
about our mission and culture. A further objective of the compensation program is to provide incentives and reward each manager
for their contribution. In addition, we strive to promote an ownership mentality among key leadership and the board of directors.
It
is our intention to set total executive cash compensation at levels sufficient to attract and retain a strongly motivated leadership
team. Each executive’s current and prior compensation is considered in setting future compensation. In addition, we review
the compensation practices of other companies. To some extent, our compensation plan is based on the market and the companies
we compete against for executive management. The elements of our proposed compensation plan, base salary, bonus and stock options,
are similar to the elements of compensation used by many companies.
Risks
Arising from the Company’s Compensation Policies and Practices
Messrs.
Laporte and Ratnani have reviewed our compensation policies and practices, and based on their review, concluded that any risks
associated with our compensation programs are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Methes.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal-Year End
The
following table details all outstanding equity awards held by Mr. Laporte at November 30, 2014:
| |
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End |
| |
Option Awards | |
Stock Awards | |
Name | |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable (1) | |
| Option Exercise Price ($) | | |
| Option Expiration Date | | |
Number of Shares or Units of Stock that have not vested (#) | |
| Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock that have not vested ($) | |
| |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Michel Laporte | |
52,151 | |
| 3.84 | | |
| 12/4/2019 | | |
- | |
| - | |
(1) | Consists
of stock option grants awarded under the 2008 Plan at fair market value on the date of
grant. |
Option
Exercises
No
options were exercised and no stock was awarded or vested.
Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None
of our executive officers serve as a member of the Board or compensation committee, or other committee serving an equivalent function,
of any other entity that has one or more of its executive officers serving as a member of the Board or compensation committee.
None of the persons who are members of our compensation committee have ever been employed by us.
Equity
Compensation Plan Information
In
2008, our stockholders approved the Amended and Restated Directors, Officers and Employees Stock Option Plan (the “2008
Plan”) providing for the issuance of up to 391,134 shares through grants of incentive and non-qualified stock options, shares
of restricted stock and tandem stock appreciation rights (“TSARs”) to our employees, consultants and directors. In
2012, our stockholders approved the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan and, collectively with the 2008 Plan, the
“Plans”) providing for the issuance of up to 400,000 shares. The 2012 Plan is identical to the 2008 Plan, except for
its name, the number of shares which can be awarded thereunder, and a provision allowing Methes to satisfy TSARs either in cash
or shares of common stock. The Plans give our Board the ability to provide incentives to attract and retain the personnel necessary
for our success.
A
total of 791,134 shares of our Common Stock are reserved for issuance under the Plans. If an award expires or terminates unexercised
or is forfeited to us, the shares underlying the option award become available for further awards under the plan. The purpose
of the Plans is to provide incentives to employees, directors and consultants whose performance will contribute to our long-term
success and growth, to strengthen Methes’ ability to attract and retain employees, directors and consultants of high competence,
to increase the alignment of interests of such people with those of our stockholders and to help build loyalty to Methes through
recognition and the opportunity for stock ownership. The Plans are administered by the compensation committee of the Board and,
except as otherwise provided in the Plans, the compensation committee will have complete authority and discretion to determine
the terms of awards.
Eligibility
Under
the Plans, incentive stock options may be granted only to employees and non-qualified stock options, TSARs and restricted stock
may be granted to employees, directors and consultants.
Amendment
of the Plans
Unless
terminated earlier, the 2008 Plan will expire in 2018 and the 2012 Plan will expire in 2022. Our Board may amend the Plans, provided
that no amendment will be effective without approval of our stockholders if stockholder approval is required to satisfy any applicable
statutory or regulatory requirements.
Terms
of Options, TSARs and Restricted Stock
The
Plans permit the granting of both incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options. Under the terms of the Plans, the option
price of both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options must be at least equal to 100% of the fair market value
of the shares on the date of grant. The maximum term of each option is ten years. For any participant who owns shares possessing
more than 10% of the voting rights of Methes’ outstanding shares of Common Stock, the exercise price of any incentive stock
option must be at least equal to 110% of the fair market value of the shares subject to such option on the date of grant and the
term of the option may not be longer than five years. Options become exercisable at such time or times as the compensation committee
may determine at the time it grants options, but become exercisable immediately on a change of control as defined under the Plans.
Shares of restricted stock may be granted under the Plans for such consideration, including promissory notes and services, as
may be determined by the Board. Shares of restricted stock may be subject to such forfeiture provisions as are determined by board
and may also include restrictions on transferability and repurchase by us.
TSARs
may be granted in the discretion of the Board together with incentive and non-qualified stock options. TSARs will expire on the
same date as a related option and, if exercised by the holder, will extinguish the equivalent number of options to which they
relate. On the exercise of a TSAR, the holder will be entitled to be paid an amount equal to the differential between the fair
market value of the number of shares for which the TSAR is exercised and the aggregate exercise price of the options for those
shares, provided however that with respect to TSARs under the 2012 Plan, we, in our discretion, may pay that fair market value
either in cash or in shares of Common Stock valued at their fair market value on the date of exercise.
Federal
Income Tax Consequences
Incentive
Stock Options. The grant of an incentive stock option will have no immediate tax consequences to Methes or its employee. If
the employee exercises an incentive stock option and does not dispose of the acquired shares within two years after the grant
of the incentive stock option nor within one year after the date of the transfer of such shares to him or her (a “disqualifying
disposition”), he or she will realize no compensation income and any gain or loss that he or she realizes on a subsequent
disposition of such shares will be treated as a long-term capital gain or loss. For purposes of calculating the employee’s
alternative minimum taxable income, however, the option will be taxed as if it were a nonqualified stock option.
Non-qualified
Stock Options. The grant of non-qualified stock options will have no immediate tax consequences to Methes or the grantee.
The exercise of a non-qualified stock option will require an employee to include in gross income the amount by which the fair
market value of the acquired shares on the exercise date (or the date on which any substantial risk of forfeiture lapses) exceeds
the option price. Upon a subsequent sale or taxable exchange of the shares acquired upon exercise of a non-qualified stock option,
an employee will recognize long or short-term capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized on the
sale and the tax basis of such shares. Methes will be entitled (provided applicable withholding requirements are met) to a deduction
for Federal income tax purposes at the same time and in the same amount as the employee is in receipt of income in connection
with the exercise of a non-qualified stock option.
Restricted
Stock. Generally, restricted stock is not taxable to a participant at the time of grant, but instead is included in ordinary
income (at its then fair market value) when the restrictions lapse. A participant may elect to recognize income at the time of
grant, in which case the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant is included in ordinary income and there is no further
income recognition when the restrictions lapse. Methes will be entitled, in general, to a tax deduction in an amount equal to
the ordinary income recognized by the participant, except to the extent that such participant’s total compensation for the
taxable year exceeds one million dollars, in which case such deduction may be limited by section 162(m) of the Code unless any
such grant of restricted stock is made pursuant to a performance-based benchmark established by the compensation committee.
The
following table sets forth the information about our Plans as of November 30, 2014:
| |
Number
of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants | | |
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options and warrants | | |
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans |
| |
| | |
| | |
|
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders | |
| 432,034 | | |
$ | 3.94 | | |
359,100 |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders (1) | |
| 237,694 | | |
$ | 3.38 | | |
Not Applicable |
(1)
Consist of compensatory warrants issued to the managing underwriter in our IPO and to the placement agents in our various private
placements since our IPO (“Placement Agent Warrants”). See Note 14 to the audited consolidated financial statements
included in our annual report to stockholders for the year ended November 30, 2014.
PROPOSAL
NO. 2
APPROVAL
OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2012 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
In
2015 Methes’ Board adopted an amendment to the 2012 Plan, subject to stockholder approval, increasing the number of shares
which may be issued thereunder to 1,400,000 (the “Plan Amendment”). The Board
determined that the Plan Amendment is in the best interests of Methes and recommends approval by our stockholders. A description
of the 2012 Plan is set forth above and a copy of the proposed Plan Amendment is attached as Appendix A to this Proxy Statement.
Background
and Reason for the Proposal
As
of the Record Date, awards covering 100,000 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding under the 2012 Plan leaving 300,000
shares of Common Stock available for future grants. The outstanding awards under the 2012 Plan consist of five separate option
grants exercisable for 20,000 shares each, which were made to our Chief Financial Officer and the four independent directors on
the Board, each a director nominee for election at the Meeting. Accordingly, the Board believes that the Plan Amendment is necessary
to provide us with enough shares to continue our program of equity-based incentive compensation. In order to continue our program
of equity-based incentive compensation to attract and retain the personnel necessary for our success and to provide more flexibility
to the compensation committee, the Board has approved the Plan Amendment and recommends approval by our stockholders.
If
this proposal is approved, the total number of shares of our Common Stock that may be awarded under the 2012 Plan and issued on
the exercise of awards would be 1,400,000 shares, subject to adjustments in certain circumstances in accordance with the 2012
Plan. As of the Record Date, the approximate number of employees who were eligible to participate in the 2012 Plan was 13, the
approximate number of non-employee board members who were eligible to participate in the 2012 Plan was four and we do not currently
have any consultants that we are considering for participation in the 2012 Plan.
The
Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends A Vote FOR the Approval of the
Plan
Amendment And Proxies That Are Signed And Returned Will Be So Voted
Unless
Otherwise Instructed
* * * * *
PROPOSAL
NO. 3
ADVISORY
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
MNP
LLP (“MNP”) was our independent auditor for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014. Their audit report appears in
our annual report for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014. A representative of MNP will be at the Meeting, either in person
or by conference telephone, and will have an opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to do so and will be available
to respond to appropriate questions.
The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the audit committee to be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight
of the audit work of the independent auditors. Selection of the independent accountants is not required to be submitted to a vote
of our stockholders for approval. However, the Board is submitting this matter to stockholders as a matter of good corporate practice.
Our audit committee approved the engagement of MNP as our independent accountants for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2015.
If the stockholders fail to approve the selection of MNP, the audit committee will take that into consideration and may retain
another firm without re-submitting the matter to the stockholders, to audit our accounts for the 2015 fiscal year. Even if stockholders
approve the selection of MNP, the audit committee may, in its discretion, direct the appointment of different independent auditors
at any time during the year if it determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the company and our stockholders.
The
Board Unanimously Recommends a Vote FOR this Proposal
And
Proxies That Are Signed And Returned Will Be So Voted
Unless
Otherwise Instructed
* * * * *
REPORT
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD
Our
audit committee was established to meet with management and our independent accountants, MNP, to determine the adequacy of internal
controls and other financial reporting matters. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee
reviewed our audited financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2014, and met with management to discuss such audited
financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with MNP the matters required to be discussed pursuant to Public Company
Accountant Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 16. The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from
MNP required by the Public Company Accountant Oversight Board regarding the independent accountant’s communications with
the Audit Committee concerning independence and has discussed with MNP its independence from Methes and management. MNP had full
and free access to the Audit Committee. Based on its review and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board that
the audited financial statements of Methes for the year ended November 30, 2014 be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended November 30, 2014 for filing with the SEC.
This
report is submitted on behalf of the members of the audit committee:
Anthony
T. Williams, Chairman
John
Pappain
Perichiyappan
Senthilnathan
Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary set forth in any of our previous filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act that might incorporate
future filings, including this Proxy Statement, in whole or in part, the foregoing Report of the audit committee shall not be
incorporated by reference into any such filings.
Principal
INDEPENDENT accountant fees and services
Disclosure
about Fees
The
following table shows the aggregate fees that we paid or accrued for the audit and other services provided by MNP for fiscal years
2014 and 2013:
| |
2014 | | |
2013 (1) | |
Audit fees | |
$ | 141,071 | | |
$ | 128,825 | |
Audit related fees | |
| — | | |
| — | |
Tax fees | |
| — | | |
$ | 3,640 | |
All other fees | |
| — | | |
| — | |
Total fees | |
$ | 141,071 | | |
$ | 132,465 | |
(1) Effective
June 1, 2013, our then independent registered public accounting firm, MSCM LLP (“MSCM”) combined its practice (the
“Merger”) with MNP. As a result of the Merger, MSCM effectively resigned as our independent registered public accounting
firm and MNP, as the successor to MSCM following the Merger, was engaged as our independent registered public accounting firm.
Our Audit Committee was notified of the Merger and the effective resignation of MSCM and approved the engagement of MNP.
Audit
Fees: This category includes fees for (i) the audit of our annual financial statements and review of financial statements
included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; and (ii) services that are normally provided by the independent registered public
accounting firm in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the relevant fiscal years.
Audit-Related
Fees: This category includes fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the
audit or review of our consolidated financial statements that are not reported under the caption “Audit Fees.” We
did not pay any audit-related fees to MNP for the fiscal years 2014 and 2013.
Tax
Fees: This category consists of professional services rendered by MNP for tax compliance, planning, return preparation, research,
and advice.
All
Other Fees: This category includes the aggregate fees for products that are not reported under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related
Fees,” or “Tax Fees.” We did not pay any other fees to MNP for the fiscal years 2014 and 2013.
Audit
Committee Pre-Approval Policy
The
Audit Committee charter provides that the Audit Committee will pre-approve audit services and non-audit services to be provided
by our independent auditors before they are engaged to render these services. The Audit Committee may consult with management
in the decision-making process but may not delegate this authority to management. The Audit Committee may delegate its authority
to pre-approve services to one or more committee members, provided that the designees present the pre-approvals to the full committee
at the next committee meeting.
ANNUAL
REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
We
have enclosed our 2014 Annual Report for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014 (“Annual Report”) with this Proxy
Statement. The Annual Report includes our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014, along with
other financial information and management discussion about us, which we urge you to read carefully.
The
annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014 that we filed with the SEC, is included in the Annual Report,
which accompanies this Proxy Statement.
You
can also obtain, free of charge, a copy of our annual report on Form 10-K by:
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accessing
the Investor Relations section of our website at http://www.methes.com and clicking on the “SEC Filings”
link: |
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writing
to: |
Methes
Energies International Ltd. – Investor Relations
3651
Lindell Road, Suite D-272,
Las
Vegas, Nevada 89103; or
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telephoning
us at: (702) 932-9964. |
You
can obtain a copy of our annual report on Form 10-K and other periodic filings that we make with the SEC from the SEC’s
EDGAR database at http://www.sec.gov.
STOCKHOLDER
PROPOSALS FOR 2016 ANNUAL MEETING
Stockholders
interested in presenting a proposal for consideration at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2016 must follow the procedures
found in Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. To be eligible for inclusion in our proxy materials relating to our 2016 annual meeting
of stockholders, all qualified proposals must be received by our Investor Relations Coordinator no later than May 31,2016. A stockholder’s
notice must set forth, as to each proposed matter: (i) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election
to the Board, all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitation of proxies for election
of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act
and Rule 14a-12 thereunder; (ii) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons
for conducting such business at the annual meeting and, if such business includes a proposal to amend our bylaws, the language
of the proposed amendment; (iii) the name and address, as they appear on our books, of the stockholder proposing such business;
(iv) the number of shares of Common Stock which are beneficially owned by such stockholder; (v) a representation that the stockholder
is a holder of record of shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at such annual meeting and intends to appear in person or by
proxy at the annual meeting to propose such business; and (vi) any financial interest of the stockholder in such proposal or nomination.
Section
16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Based
on a review of the Forms 3, 4 and 5 submitted during and with respect to the year ended November 30, 2014, there have been no
untimely filings of such required forms.
Other
Information
The
expenses of preparing and mailing this Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy card and the cost of solicitation of proxies,
if any, will be borne by us. In addition to the use of mailings, proxies may be solicited by personal interview, telephone and
by our directors, officers and regular employees without special compensation therefore. We expect to reimburse banks, brokers
and other persons for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in handling proxy materials for benefical owners of Common Stock.
Unless
contrary instructions are indicated on the proxy card, all shares of Common Stock represented by valid proxies received pursuant
to this solicitation (and not revoked before they are voted) will be voted “FOR” all of the proposals described in
this Proxy Statement.
Householding
The
SEC’s rules permit companies and intermediaries such as brokers to satisfy delivery requirements for proxy statements and
annual reports with respect to two or more stockholders sharing the same address by delivering a single proxy statement and annual
report addressed to those stockholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially
provides extra convenience for stockholders and cost savings for companies. Some brokers household proxy materials and annual
reports, delivering a single proxy statement and annual report to multiple stockholders sharing an address, although each stockholder
will receive a separate proxy card. Once you have received notice from your broker that they will be householding materials to
your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. If at any time you
no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer to receive a separate proxy statement and annual report, please
notify your broker. If you would like to receive a separate copy of this year’s proxy statement or annual report from us
directly, please contact us by:
Methes
Energies International Ltd. – Investor Relations
3651
Lindell Road, Suite D-272,
Las
Vegas, NV 89103; or
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telephoning
us at: (702) 932-9964. |
OTHER
MATTERS
The
Board does not know of any other matters that are to be presented for action at the Meeting. Should any other matter come before
the Meeting, however, the persons named in the enclosed proxy will have discretionary authority to vote all proxies with respect
to such matter in accordance with their judgment.
Important
Notice Regarding Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to Be Held on Thursday, November 5, 2015:
The
proxy materials for the Annual Meeting, including the Annual Report and the Proxy Statement are available at https://www.iproxydirect.com/MEIL.
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BY
ORDER OF THE BOARD |
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Michel
G. Laporte, |
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Chairman |
Dated: September
25, 2015
APPENDIX
A
AMENDMENT
TO THE METHES ENERGIES INTERNATIONAL LTD.
2012
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
A.
Section 2 of the Methes Energies International Ltd. 2012 Directors, Officers and Employees Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”)
is hereby amended and, as amended, shall read as follows:
2.
Shares Subject to the Plan. Subject to adjustment as provided below and in Section 9, the shares to be offered under the
Plan shall consist of voting Common Stock of the Company, and the total number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under
the Plan shall be 1,400,000 shares. If an option or Performance-Based Award granted under the Plan expires, terminates or is canceled,
the unissued shares subject to that option or Performance-Based Award shall again be available under the Plan. If shares awarded
as a bonus pursuant to Section 7 or sold pursuant to Section 8 under the Plan are forfeited to or repurchased by the Company,
the number of shares forfeited or repurchased shall again be available under the Plan.
B.
The foregoing amendment to the Plan shall not take effect until it has been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company and
approved by the Company’s stockholders in accordance with the Company’s bylaws and applicable law.
C.
Except as otherwise set forth in this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Plan shall remain in full force and effect as
when originally adopted or as previously amended.
D.
Capitalized terms used in this amendment shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Plan.
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