UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated March 29, 2012
Commission file number 001-15254
ENBRIDGE INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada |
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F |
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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):
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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.
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
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THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-145236, 333-127265, 333-13456, 333-97305 AND 333-6436), FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 33-77022) AND FORM F-10 (FILE NO. 333-170200) OF ENBRIDGE INC. AND TO BE PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
The following documents are being submitted herewith:
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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ENBRIDGE INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: March 29, 2012 |
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By: |
/s/ ALISON T. LOVE |
Contents
Letter to shareholders | 1 | |||
Notice of our annual meeting of shareholders | 2 | |||
Management information circular | 3 | |||
1. About the meeting |
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What the meeting will cover | 4 | |||
Who can vote | 4 | |||
How to vote | 5 | |||
Electing our directors | 7 | |||
Appointing the auditors | 17 | |||
Having a "Say on pay" | 19 | |||
Shareholder proposals | 19 | |||
2. Governance |
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Our Governance Practices | 20 | |||
A culture of ethical conduct | 20 | |||
The role of the board | 22 | |||
Our expectations of directors | 23 | |||
Board evaluation | 25 | |||
Board committees | 26 | |||
3. Compensation |
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Directors | 33 | |||
Compensation discussion and analysis | 33 | |||
2011 results | 35 | |||
Executives | 38 | |||
Compensation discussion and analysis | 38 | |||
2011 results | 61 | |||
4. Loans to directors and senior officers |
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5. Directors' and officers' liability insurance |
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Appendix A |
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Shareholder Proposals | 69 |
March 2, 2012
Dear shareholder
It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the Enbridge Inc. annual meeting of shareholders on May 9, 2012 at the Le Meridien King Edward Hotel, Vanity Fair Ballroom in Toronto.
This meeting is your opportunity to vote on the items of business, hear about our performance over the past year and learn more about our plans for making sure Enbridge Inc. remains one of your most valued investments.
You will also be able to meet the Board of Directors and senior management and talk to other Enbridge Inc. shareholders.
This document includes a formal notice of the meeting and the management information circular, which explains what the meeting will cover, the voting process, governance and other important information, such as how we make our compensation decisions and why. The package you received also includes either a brief summary about Enbridge Inc. or our full 2011 annual report, if you asked us to send it to you.
It's important to vote. Please take some time to review this document and then vote your common shares, either by proxy or by attending the meeting in person.
Sincerely,
David A. Arledge Chair, Board of Directors |
Patrick D. Daniel Chief Executive Officer |
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Notice of our 2012 annual meeting of shareholders
You are invited to the Enbridge Inc. 2012 annual meeting of shareholders.
When
May 9, 2012
1:30 p.m. (eastern daylight time) (EDT)
Where
Le Meridien King Edward Hotel, Vanity Fair Ballroom
37 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Your vote is important
Please remember to vote your common shares. If you held Enbridge Inc. common shares at the close of business on March 15, 2012 you are entitled to receive notice of this meeting or any adjournment of it and vote your common shares.
The Board of Directors has approved the contents of this circular and has authorized us to send it to you. It has also given us approval to send it to our auditors.
By order of the Board,
Alison
T. Love
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Calgary,
Alberta
March 2, 2012
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Management information circular
You have received this management information circular (circular) because you owned Enbridge common shares (Enbridge shares or common shares) at the close of business on March 15, 2012 (record date).
As
a shareholder, you have the right to attend our annual meeting (meeting) of shareholders on May 9, 2012 and to vote your Enbridge
shares. You can vote in person or by proxy, using
the
enclosed form.
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This circular is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by and on behalf of the management of Enbridge for use at the meeting and any adjournment of the meeting. This circular explains what the meeting will cover, the voting process and other important information you need to know, such as: the directors who have been nominated to our Board of Directors (Board or Board of Directors); the auditors; our governance practices; and 2011 compensation for our directors and officers. |
In this document, you and your mean holders of Enbridge common shares. We, us, our, company and Enbridge mean Enbridge Inc. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars ($ or CA$) unless stated otherwise. US$ means United States of America (US) dollars. |
VOTING
It's important to vote your Enbridge shares. To encourage you to vote, Enbridge employees may contact you in person or by phone. We pay for the cost of soliciting your vote and our employees do not receive a commission or any other form of compensation for it.
ACCESSING DOCUMENTS
You will find important disclosure and governance documents on our website (www.enbridge.com), including our quarterly and annual management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) and financial statements and notes, 2011 annual report, annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2011 and this circular. Copies are also available free of charge from our Corporate Secretary by phone, fax or email.
T.
1.403.231.3900
F. 1.403.231.5929
email: corporatesecretary@enbridge.com
You can also find these and other documents on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
COMMUNICATING WITH THE BOARD
You can write to our Board or to individual directors by contacting our Corporate Secretary:
Alison T. Love, Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Enbridge Inc.
3000, 425 1st Street S.W.,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3L8
email: corporatesecretary@enbridge.com
Our head office is also our principal executive and registered office.
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This circular and proxy form will be mailed to shareholders on or close to March 29, 2012. Unless we state otherwise, information in this circular is as of March 2, 2012.
1. About the meeting
WHAT THE MEETING WILL COVER There will be five items of business: Financial statements (www.enbridge.com/InvestorRelations) You will receive our 2011 consolidated financial statements and the auditors' report. You can download a copy of our 2011 annual report from our website (www.enbridge.com) if you did not receive a copy with this package. Directors (see page 7) You will elect directors to our Board of Directors for a term of one year. You can read about the nominated directors, including their backgrounds, experience and the committees of the Board (Board Committees or any one a committee) they sit on, starting on page 8. |
Live audio webcast We are broadcasting a live audio webcast of our 2012 meeting if you're unable to attend in person. Be sure to check our website closer to the meeting date for details. We will also post a recording of the meeting on our website after we hold it. |
Auditors (see page 17)
You will vote on reappointing the auditors. Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) will be at the meeting to answer any questions. You can read about the services they provided in 2011 and the fees we paid them starting on page 18.
Having a "say on pay" (advisory vote) (see page 19)
You may also vote on our approach to executive compensation. This is a non-binding advisory vote.
Shareholder Proposals (see page 19)
You will vote on a shareholder proposal received from NEI Investments along with two co-filers, which is explained in further detail beginning on page 19 and on page 69 in Appendix "A" to this circular.
As of the date of this circular, the Board and management are not aware of any other items of business to be brought before the meeting.
We need a quorum
We need a quorum to hold the meeting and transact business. This means the people attending the meeting must hold or represent by proxy at least 25% of the total number of issued and outstanding common shares of Enbridge.
WHO CAN VOTE
Our authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Enbridge common shares and an unlimited number of non-voting preferred shares, issued in series. Only holders of common shares have full voting rights.
If you held common shares at the close of business on March 15, 2012 you are entitled to attend the meeting or any adjournment, and vote your common shares. Each Enbridge common share you hold represents one vote.
Principal owners of common shares
As of March 2, 2012, there are 784,299,052 common shares of Enbridge issued and outstanding. There are also four series of preference shares of Enbridge issued and outstanding, none of which will be voted at the meeting.
The Board and management are not aware of any shareholder who directly or indirectly owns or exercises or directs control over more than 10% of our common shares.
At December 31, 2011, Noverco Inc. (Noverco) and its affiliates owned 69.4 million Enbridge shares, or approximately 9% of our total issued and outstanding Enbridge shares.
We were advised by Noverco in February 2012 that it intends to sell up to 22.5 million of its Enbridge shares by way of private placement, secondary offering or stock market sales, from time to time as market conditions permit, and to distribute the proceeds to Noverco's shareholders, subject to compliance with restrictions under applicable law and credit facilities. At March 2, 2012, Noverco continued to hold 69.4 million Enbridge shares.
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HOW TO VOTE
You can attend the meeting and vote your common shares in person or you can vote by proxy.
Voting by proxy
Voting by proxy is the easiest way to vote. It means you are giving someone else the authority to attend the meeting and vote on your behalf (called your proxyholder).
Patrick D. Daniel (Chief Executive Officer) and David A. Arledge (Chair of the Board or Chair), have agreed to act as the Enbridge proxyholders. If you appoint the Enbridge proxyholders but do not indicate on the enclosed form how you want to vote your common shares, they will vote as the Board of Directors recommends:
You can appoint someone else to be your proxyholder. This person does not need to be a shareholder. To do so, do not check the names of the Enbridge proxyholders on your proxy form. Instead, check the second box and print the name of the person you want to act on your behalf. Make sure the person you're appointing knows that you have appointed them as your proxyholder and that he or she needs to attend the meeting. Your proxyholder will need to register with our transfer agent when they arrive at the meeting.
Proxyholders must vote your common shares according to your instructions. If there are changes to the items of business or new items properly come before the meeting, a proxyholder can vote as he or she sees fit.
About the registrar and transfer agent
The registrar and transfer agent for our shares is CIBC Mellon Trust Company (CIBC Mellon). Canadian Stock Transfer Company Inc. acts as the administrative agent for CIBC Mellon. To protect shareholder confidentiality, CIBC Mellon collects the votes and counts them for us.
Registered shareholders
You are a registered shareholder if you hold your common shares in your name (in such case, you have a share certificate).
Registered shareholders can vote by mail, phone, fax or online. Choose the method you prefer and then carefully follow the voting instructions on the enclosed form.
If you are voting by mail or fax, complete your proxy form, sign and date it, and then send it to Canadian Stock Transfer Company acting as administrative agent for CIBC Mellon:
Canadian Stock Transfer Company P.O. Box 721 Agincourt, Ontario M1S 0A1 Fax: 1.866.781.3111 (toll-free in North America; outside of North America: 1.416.368.2502) CIBC Mellon must receive your instructions by 6 p.m. EDT on May 7, 2012 regardless of the voting method you choose. If the meeting is postponed or adjourned, your instructions must be received by 6 p.m. EDT two business days before the meeting is reconvened. Proxy voting on the internet You can also appoint a proxyholder on the internet (follow the onscreen instructions). Your proxyholder will need to register with our transfer agent at the meeting. |
Hold common shares as both a registered and non-registered shareholder? If some of your common shares are registered in your name and some are held by your nominee, you will need to follow two sets of voting instructions. Please follow the instructions carefully. The voting process is different for registered and non-registered shareholders. |
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Non-registered shareholders
You are a non-registered (or beneficial) shareholder if your bank, trust company, securities broker, trustee or other financial institution (your nominee) holds your common shares for you in a nominee account. This means you do not have a physical share certificate but your common shares are recorded on the nominee's electronic system.
Each nominee has its own voting instructions, but you can generally vote by mail, phone, fax or online. Carefully follow the instructions on the voting information form in the package sent to you by your nominee. Your nominee needs enough time to receive your instructions and then send them to our transfer agent, so it's important to complete the form right away.
Voting in person
Voting in person gives you the opportunity to meet face to face with management and interact with our Board.
If you are a registered shareholder and want to attend the meeting and vote in person, do not complete or return the enclosed proxy form. When you arrive at the meeting, please see a representative from CIBC Mellon to register.
If you are a beneficial shareholder and you want to attend the meeting and vote in person, your nominee needs to appoint you as proxyholder. We do not have a record of the number of common shares you own or how many votes they represent because your common shares are held in a nominee account and are not registered in your name. Print your name on the voting instruction form you received from your nominee and carefully follow the instructions provided. Do not indicate your voting instructions. Be sure to register with a representative from Broadridge Investor Communications Solutions when you arrive at the meeting.
All shareholders will be required to present photo identification to gain access to the meeting.
Changing your vote
If you vote by proxy, you can revoke or change your voting instructions, but we must receive your instructions to change or revoke your vote in time, or you can vote in person instead, as noted below.
Non-registered shareholders
Contact your nominee to find out how to change or revoke your vote and the timing requirements.
Registered shareholders
If you voted online or by phone, submit new voting instructions. Your new instructions will revoke your earlier instructions.
If you voted online, you can also use a proxy form to submit new voting instructions, as long as they are received at least 48 hours before the start of the meeting. Your new instructions will revoke your earlier instructions.
If you voted by fax or mail, you can use a proxy form to submit new voting instructions, as long as they are received at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting.
You can also:
If your common shares are owned by a corporation, your notice must be under a corporate seal or issued by an authorized officer of the company or its attorney.
You can send us your new instructions in any other manner permitted by law.
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Voting results
We need a simple majority (at least 50% plus one vote) of all votes cast to elect the nominated directors, appoint the auditors and approve our approach to executive compensation. The shareholder proposal also requires a simple majority of votes cast. Management and the Board recommend that shareholders vote against the shareholder proposal.
CIBC Mellon counts the votes and will only show us a proxy form if: it is required by law; there is a proxy contest; or a shareholder has written comments on the proxy form that are clearly intended for Enbridge management. |
Questions? Contact our transfer agent CIBC Mellon 1.800.387.0825 www.canstockta.com |
ELECTING OUR DIRECTORS
On February 27, 2012, after receiving Mr. Daniel's letter advising that he would be retiring on or before the end of 2012, the Board resolved to increase the size of the Board from 12 to 13 directors and appointed Mr. Monaco to the Board. Mr. Monaco was also appointed President at that time. All 13 current directors are standing for re-election to the Board. You can vote for all of them, vote for some and withhold your vote for others, or withhold your votes for all of them. Unless you instruct otherwise, the Enbridge proxyholders will vote for electing each of the nominated directors.
All of the directors are independent, except for Patrick D. Daniel, our Chief Executive Officer and Al Monaco, our President. There is no family relationship between any of the nominated directors.
Shareholders elect directors to the Board for a term of one year, until the end of the next annual meeting.
Our policy on majority voting
If a director receives more withheld votes than for votes, he or she will offer to resign. The Governance Committee will make a recommendation to the Board to:
The director will not participate in any Board or Board Committee deliberations on the matter. If the Board accepts the director's resignation, it can appoint a new director to fill the vacancy. The Board must promptly disclose its final decision in a press release.
Board size
Our articles allow us to have up to 15 directors. The Board believes that its current size of 13 directors, provides the skills and experience we need to make decisions effectively and meets the needs of the standing Board Committees.
The composition of the Board is also affected by our agreement with Noverco and Gaz Métro inc. As long as Noverco or its subsidiaries own at least 8% of our total outstanding shares, Noverco may nominate one or more directors to the Board, in direct proportion to its share ownership relative to the total Enbridge shares outstanding. If Noverco's shareholdings fall below 8% of our total outstanding shares, this right will no longer apply.
Noverco did not nominate any of the directors currently standing for election to our Board.
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The profiles that follow provide information about the nominated directors, including their background, areas of expertise, current directorships, securities held and the Board Committees they sit on.
David A. Arledge | ||
Age 67 Naples, Florida, USA Independent Director since January 1, 2002 Chair of the Board since May 2005 Latest date of retirement May 2020 Areas of expertise Energy Finance Oil & gas Pipelines Regulated businesses |
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From 1983 until 2001, Mr. Arledge was principally employed by Coastal Corporation (energy company) which merged in early 2001 with El Paso Corporation (integrated energy company). He held various executive positions in finance from 1983 to 1993, including Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, and from 1993 to 2001 held many senior executive and operating positions, retiring in 2001 as Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Audit, Finance & Risk2 | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Corporate Social Responsibility2 | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Governance | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Human Resources & Compensation | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 26 out of 26 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 32,600 | 39,348 | $2,754,889 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 16,300 | 17,335 | $1,963,948 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Aviva USA Corp. | Chair, board of directors | ||||||||
(private insurance company that is a subsidiary of Aviva plc, a public company) | Member, audit committee |
James J. Blanchard | ||
Age 69 Beverly Hills, Michigan, USA Independent Director since January 25, 1999 Latest date of retirement May 2018 Areas of expertise Government Legal Environment Safety & sustainability Governance |
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Gov. Blanchard has practiced law with DLA Piper US, LLP in Michigan and Washington, D.C. since 1996 and is the Chair, Government Affairs of that firm. From 1993 to 1996, Mr. Blanchard served as the United States Ambassador to Canada. He was Governor of Michigan for eight years and served eight years in the United States Congress. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Corporate Social Responsibility (Chair) | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Governance | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 25,770 | 89,016 | $4,395,156 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 12,622 | 41,395 | $3,154,053 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6.7,8 | |||||||||
Meridian International Center | Chair, board of trustees | ||||||||
(private, non-profit institution that promotes international understanding) | Chair, executive committee | ||||||||
Chrysler Group LLC (vehicle manufacturing company) |
Member, board of directors | ||||||||
National Archives Foundation (US) | Member, board of directors | ||||||||
(not-for-profit) | Vice President |
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J. Lorne Braithwaite | ||
Age 70 Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Independent Director since May 3, 1989 Latest date of retirement May 2017 Areas of expertise Finance Mergers & acquisitions Governance Human resources Real estate Retail |
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Mr. Braithwaite has been the President & Chief Executive Officer of Build Toronto Inc., an economic development corporation, since 2009. From 1978 to 2001 he was President & Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Shopping Centres Limited (developer and manager of retail shopping malls in Canada). | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Corporate Social Responsibility | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Human Resources & Compensation | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares9 | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 84,760 | 33,989 | $4,546,899 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 41,550 | 15,669 | $2,598,442 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public utilities company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) | Member, audit, finance & risk committee | ||||||||
Canada Post Pension Plan (private pension plan) |
Chair, investment advisory committee | ||||||||
Northern Group Retail Ltd. (private ladies specialty apparel retailer operating throughout Canada and the Northeastern USA) |
Director |
Patrick D. Daniel | ||
Age 65 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Not independent Director since April 27, 2000 Latest date of retirement May 2022 Areas of expertise Business management Energy Oil & gas Engineering Pipelines |
Mr. Daniel has been an executive officer of Enbridge for over 22 years. Mr. Daniel was President & Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge from January 1, 2001 to February 27, 2012, at which time he announced his intent to retire on or before the end of 2012. He will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer from February 27, 2012 to the date of his retirement. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships10 | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares11 | Stock options | Total market value of Enbridge shares (excluding stock options)5 |
Minimum required12 |
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2012 | 1,409,714 | 5,333,114 | $53,977,949 | | |||||
2011 | 700,955 | 2,632,257 | $40,928,762 | | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public utilities company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) | Chair, board of directors | ||||||||
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public pipeline company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) | Chair, board of directors | ||||||||
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | Director | ||||||||
(public Canadian chartered bank) | Member, management resources & compensation committee |
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Cenovus Energy Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public oil and gas company) | Member, audit, human resources & compensation and nominating & corporate governance committees |
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American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc. (private gas services company) |
Member, North American review board | ||||||||
American Petroleum Institute (private trade association (oil & gas)) |
Director | ||||||||
National Petroleum Council (private oil and gas advisory committee to the US Secretary of Energy) |
Member | ||||||||
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J. Herb England | ||
Age 65 Naples, Florida, USA Independent Director since January 1, 2007 Latest date of retirement May 2022 Areas of expertise Accounting and auditing Finance Mergers & acquisitions Industrial relations |
Mr. England has been Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Stahlman-England Irrigation Inc. (contracting company) in southwest Florida since 2000. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. England was the Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer of Sweet Ripe Drinks Ltd. (fruit beverage manufacturing company). Prior to 1993, Mr. England held various executive positions with John Labatt Limited (brewing company) and its operating companies, including the position of Chief Executive Officer of Labatt Breweries (brewing company), Catelli Inc. (food manufacturing company) and Johanna Dairies Inc. (dairy company). In 1993, Mr. England retired as Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Development & Chief Financial Officer of John Labatt Limited. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Audit, Finance & Risk | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Governance | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares13 | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 2,120 | 39,460 | $1,592,098 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 1,060 | 17,507 | $1,084,127 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. (an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Enbridge and general partner of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.) |
Director | ||||||||
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (public management company in which Enbridge holds an interest) |
Director | ||||||||
FuelCell Energy, Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public fuel cell company in which Enbridge holds a small interest) | Member, audit & finance committee | ||||||||
Goodwood Fund 2.0 Ltd. (private registered regulated mutual fund) |
Director | ||||||||
HEMS L.L.C (private investment partnership) |
Director | ||||||||
Stahlman-England Irrigation Inc. | Chair, board of directors | ||||||||
(private contracting company) | Chief executive officer | ||||||||
Charles W. Fischer | ||
Age 61 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Independent Director since July 28, 2009 Latest date of retirement May 2025 Areas of expertise Business management Energy Engineering Mergers & acquisitions Oil & gas |
Mr. Fischer was the President & Chief Executive Officer of Nexen Inc. from 2001 to 2008. Since 1994, Mr. Fischer held various executive positions within Nexen Inc., including the positions of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in which he was responsible for all Nexen's conventional oil and gas business in Western Canada, the US Gulf Coast and all international locations, as well as oil sands, marketing and information systems activities worldwide. Prior thereto, Mr. Fischer held positions with Dome Petroleum Ltd., Hudson's Bay Oil & Gas Ltd., Bow Valley Industries Ltd., Sproule Associates Ltd. and Encor Energy Ltd. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Corporate Social Responsibility | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Human Resources & Compensation | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares14 | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 8,000 | 9,919 | $686,119 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 4,000 | 3,168 | $418,540 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/Board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Commercial Trust (subsidiary of Enbridge Income Fund) |
Trustee | ||||||||
Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (public holding company in which Enbridge holds an interest) |
Director | ||||||||
Pure Technologies Ltd. | Director | ||||||||
(public technology company) | Member, audit and compensation committees | ||||||||
Summerland Energy Inc. (private oil and gas company) |
Chair, board of directors | ||||||||
Alberta Innovates Energy and Environment Solutions (not-for-profit energy and environmental research) |
Director | ||||||||
Climate Change and Emission Management Corporation (not-for-profit energy and environmental research) |
Director | ||||||||
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V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | ||
Age 63 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, USA Independent Director since November 2, 2010 Latest date of retirement May, 2023 Areas of expertise Governance Government and public policy Growth initiatives International business Legal |
Ms. Kempston Darkes is the retired Group Vice President and President Latin America, Africa and Middle East of General Motors Corporation. From 1994 to 2001, she was the President and General Manager of General Motors of Canada Limited and Vice President of General Motors Corporation. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Corporate Social Responsibility | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Human Resources & Compensation | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 10,000 | 8,089 | $692,628 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 5,000 | 636 | $329,086 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6,15 | |||||||||
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(global asset management company) | Chair, risk management committee Member, management, resources & compensation committee |
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Canadian National Railway Company | Director | ||||||||
(public railway company) | Chair, environment, safety & security committee Member, audit, human resources & compensation and strategic planning committees and member of the investment committee of CN's pension trust funds |
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Irving Oil Company Limited | Director | ||||||||
(private oil company) | Chair, audit & risk management committee Member, human resources & compensation committee |
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David A. Leslie, F.C.A. | ||
Age 68 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Independent Director since July 26, 2005 Latest date of retirement May 2019 Areas of expertise Accounting and auditing Governance Corporate tax Finance and mergers Acquisitions |
Mr. Leslie was the Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Ernst & Young LLP (private accounting firm) from 1999 until June 2004 and was a partner and held various senior management positions with the firm from 1977 to 2004. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Audit, Finance & Risk (Chair) | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Governance | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 10,179 | 38,526 | $1,864,914 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 4,949 | 15,012 | $1,165,523 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6,16 | |||||||||
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. | Director, | ||||||||
(public utilities company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) | Chair, audit, finance & risk committee | ||||||||
Crombie REIT | Director | ||||||||
(public real estate investment trust) | Member, audit committee | ||||||||
Empire Company Limited | Director | ||||||||
(public food retail and related real estate company) | Member, audit and oversight committees | ||||||||
Sobeys Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(food merchandising company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empire Company Limited) | Member, audit and oversight committees | ||||||||
IMRIS Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public surgical imaging systems company) | Member, audit and corporate governance committees | ||||||||
MaRS Innovation (not-for-profit business development organization) |
Director | ||||||||
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Canadian hospital) |
Chair, board of directors | ||||||||
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Al Monaco | ||
Age 52 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Not independent Director since February 27, 2012 Latest date of retirement May 2035 Areas of expertise Business management Energy Finance Oil & gas Pipelines |
Mr. Monaco joined Enbridge in 1995 and has been held increasingly senior positions, most recently as the President, Gas Pipelines, Green Energy & International since October 2010. Mr. Monaco currently serves as the President of Enbridge since his appointment on February 27, 2012. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships17 | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | | | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares18 | Stock options | Total market value of Enbridge shares (excluding stock options)5 |
Minimum required19 |
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2012 | 96,303 | 1,170,900 | $3,687,442 | | |||||
201120 | | | | | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. (an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Enbridge and general partner of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P.) |
Director | ||||||||
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (public management company in which Enbridge holds an interest) |
Director | ||||||||
Alliance Pipeline Ltd. (a pipeline company in which Enbridge owns an interest in the US portion of the pipeline system) |
Director | ||||||||
Aux Sable Liquid Products (a natural gas company in which Enbridge owns an interest) |
Director | ||||||||
York University Foundation (Canadian university) |
Director | ||||||||
George K. Petty | ||
Age 70 San Luis Obispo, California, USA Independent Director since January 2, 2001 Latest date of retirement May 2017 Areas of expertise Telecommunications Finance Mergers & acquisitions Business management Energy Governance Regulated businesses |
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Mr. Petty was President & Chief Executive Officer of Telus Corporation (telecommunications company) from 1994 to 1999. Prior thereto he was Vice President of Global Business Service for AT&T and Chair of the board of directors of World Partners, the Global Telecom Alliance. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Audit, Finance & Risk | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Governance (Chair) | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares21 | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 26,594 | 47,464 | $2,835,681 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 13,132 | 22,170 | $2,061,284 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
FuelCell Energy, Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public fuel cell company in which Enbridge holds a small interest) | Chair, compensation committee Member, audit & finance committee |
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Charles E. Shultz | ||
Age 72 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Independent Director since December 1, 2004 Latest date of retirement May 2015 Areas of expertise Energy Oil & gas Human resources Mining Pipelines Governance |
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Mr. Shultz has been the Chair & Chief Executive Officer of Dauntless Energy Inc. (private oil and gas company) since he formed it in 1995. From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Shultz served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Canada Resources Limited (oil and gas company). | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Audit, Finance & Risk | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Human Resources & Compensation | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 28,466 | 35,075 | $2,432,985 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 12,346 | 16,195 | $1,666,509 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (public pipeline company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) |
Director | ||||||||
Canadian Oil Sands Limited | Director | ||||||||
(public oil and gas company that is a subsidiary of Canadian Oil Sands Trust) |
Member, reserves, marketing, operations & environmental health & safety committee | ||||||||
Newfield Exploration | Director | ||||||||
(public oil and gas company) | Member, audit committee |
Dan C. Tutcher | ||
Age 63 Houston, Texas, USA Independent Director since May 3, 2006 Latest date of retirement May 2024 Areas of expertise Deregulated businesses Energy Engineering Finance Mergers & acquisitions Oil & gas Pipelines Regulated businesses Utilities |
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Since its inception in 2007, Mr. Tutcher has been a Principal in Center Coast Capital Advisors L.P. He was the Group Vice President, Transportation South of Enbridge, as well as President of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. (general partner of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) and Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (management company in which Enbridge holds an interest) from May 2001 until retirement on May 1, 2006. From 1992 to May 2001, he was the Chair of the board of directors, President & Chief Executive Officer of Midcoast Energy Resources, Inc. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Corporate Social Responsibility | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Governance | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares22 | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 616,856 | 42,966 | $25,264,584 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 301,393 | 20,027 | $18,767,714 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Sterling Bancshares, Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public bank holding company) | Chair, governance committee Member, executive committee |
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St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital (US hospital) |
Director | ||||||||
Texas Heart Institute (not-for-profit organization) |
Director |
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Catherine L. Williams | ||
Age 61 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Independent Director since November 1, 2007 Latest date of retirement May 2026 Areas of expertise Finance Energy Oil & gas Mergers & acquisitions Business management |
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Ms. Williams was the Chief Financial Officer for Shell Canada Limited (oil and gas) from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, she held various positions with Shell Canada Limited, Shell Europe Oil Products, Shell Canada Oil Products and Shell International (oil and gas companies) from 1984 to 2007. | |||||||||
Enbridge Board/Board Committee memberships | 2011 meeting attendance1 | ||||||||
Board of Directors | 8 out of 8 | (100%) | |||||||
Audit, Finance & Risk | 5 out of 5 | (100%) | |||||||
Human Resources & Compensation (Chair) | 4 out of 4 | (100%) | |||||||
Total | 17 out of 17 | (100%) | |||||||
Enbridge securities held3 | |||||||||
Year | Enbridge shares | DSUs4 | Total market value of Enbridge shares and DSUs5 |
Minimum required |
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2012 | 25,394 | 18,616 | $1,685,143 | $420,000 | |||||
2011 | 10,660 | 7,270 | $1,046,933 | $420,000 | |||||
Other public and private company board/board committee memberships6 | |||||||||
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (public pipeline company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Enbridge) |
Director | ||||||||
Tim Hortons Inc. | Director | ||||||||
(public food merchandising company) | Member, audit committee | ||||||||
Alberta Investment Management Corporation | Director | ||||||||
(Alberta Crown corporation) | Chair, audit committee |
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Director | Audit, Finance & Risk Committee |
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee |
Governance Committee |
Human Resources & Compensation Committee |
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Management directors not independent | |||||||||
Patrick D. Daniel | |||||||||
Al Monaco | |||||||||
Outside directors independent | |||||||||
David A. Arledge | ü | ü | |||||||
James J. Blanchard | Committee chair | ü | |||||||
J. Lorne Braithwaite | ü | ü | |||||||
J. Herb England1 | ü | ü | |||||||
Charles W. Fischer | ü | ü | |||||||
V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | ü | ü | |||||||
David A. Leslie1 | Committee chair | ü | |||||||
George K. Petty | ü | Committee chair | |||||||
Charles E. Shultz | ü | ü | |||||||
Dan C. Tutcher | ü | ü | |||||||
Catherine L. Williams1 | ü | Committee chair | |||||||
Board and Board Committee meetings
Board/Committee | In-camera sessions | Total number of meetings |
Overall attendance | |||||
Board | 8 | 8 | 100% | |||||
Audit, Finance & Risk Committee | 5 | 5 | 100% | |||||
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee | 4 | 5 | 100% | |||||
Governance Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% | |||||
Human Resources & Compensation Committee | 4 | 4 | 100% | |||||
Total | 25 | 26 | 100% | |||||
Director attendance
Board Committee meetings | |||||||||||||||||||||
Board of Directors meetings1 (8 meetings) |
Audit, Finance & Risk (5 meetings) |
Corporate Social Responsibility (5 meetings) |
Governance (4 meetings) |
Human Resources & Compensation (4 meetings) |
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Number |
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Number |
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Number |
% |
Number |
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Number |
% |
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David A. Arledge2 | 8 | 100 | 5 | 100 | 5 | 100 | 4 | 100 | 4 | 100 | |||||||||||
James J. Blanchard | 8 | 100 | | | 5 | 100 | 4 | 100 | | | |||||||||||
J. Lorne Braithwaite | 8 | 100 | | | 5 | 100 | | | 4 | 100 | |||||||||||
Patrick D. Daniel3 | 8 | 100 | | | | | | | | | |||||||||||
J. Herb England | 8 | 100 | 5 | 100 | | | 4 | 100 | | | |||||||||||
Charles W. Fischer | 8 | 100 | | | 5 | 100 | | | 4 | 100 | |||||||||||
V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | 8 | 100 | | | 5 | 100 | | | 4 | 100 | |||||||||||
David A. Leslie | 8 | 100 | 5 | 100 | | | 4 | 100 | | | |||||||||||
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George K. Petty | 8 | 100 | 5 | 100 | | | 4 | 100 | | | |||||||||||
Charles E. Shultz | 8 | 100 | 5 | 100 | | | | | 4 | 100 | |||||||||||
Dan C. Tutcher | 8 | 100 | | | 5 | 100 | 4 | 100 | | | |||||||||||
Catherine L. Williams | 8 | 100 | 5 | 100 | | | | | 4 | 100 | |||||||||||
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
Mix of skills and experience
Skill/experience | Number of directors with significant senior level experience |
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Managing and leading growth Experience driving strategic direction and leading growth of an organization. |
12 | |||
International Experience working in a major organization with global operations where Enbridge is or may be active. |
10 | |||
Chief executive officer/senior officer Experience as a chief executive officer or senior officer of a publicly listed company or major organization |
13 | |||
Governance/board Experience as a board member of a publicly listed company or major organization. |
12 | |||
Operations Experience in the oil and gas/energy (including pipelines) industries, and knowledge of markets, financials, operational issues, regulatory concerns and technology. |
9 | |||
Sustainable development Understanding the elements of sound sustainable development practices and their relevance to corporate success. |
13 | |||
Marketing expertise Marketing experience in the energy marketing industry combined with a strong knowledge of market participants. |
7 | |||
Human resources/compensation Strong understanding of compensation, benefit and pension programs, legislation and agreements, with specific expertise in executive compensation programs. |
12 | |||
Investment banking/mergers & acquisitions Experience in investment banking or in major mergers and acquisitions. |
9 | |||
Financial literacy Experience in financial accounting and reporting and corporate finance, especially with respect to debt and equity markets and familiarity with internal financial controls, Canadian or US generally accepted accounting principles and/or international financial reporting standards. |
13 | |||
Information technology Experience in information technology with major implementations of management systems. |
8 | |||
Health, safety, environment and social responsibility Thorough understanding of industry regulations and public policy and leading practices in the areas of workplace safety, health, the environment and social responsibility. |
10 | |||
Government relations Experience in (or a strong understanding of) the workings of government and public policy in Canada and the US. |
11 | |||
Emerging sectors Experience in sectors which Enbridge hopes to develop a presence, including liquefied natural gas, power generation and new energy technologies. |
9 | |||
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Continuing education
Date | Topic | Presented/hosted by | Who attended | |||||
February 2, 2011 | Enbridge Control Centre | Enbridge Inc. | All members of the Board | |||||
February 2, 2011 | Gas Pipelines Tolls and Implications | Enbridge Inc. | All members of the Board | |||||
March 14, 2011 | Oil Market Trends and Developments | Deutsche Bank | All members of the Board | |||||
September 6-7, 2011 | Board tour of Enbridge Gas Storage operations, Green Energy Solar Operations and Liquids Pipelines Terminal Facilities and River Crossings | Enbridge Inc. | All members of the Board other than Messrs. Arledge and Tutcher | |||||
November 8, 2011 | Risk Management using Financial Derivatives | Enbridge Inc. | All members of the Board | |||||
December 7, 2011 | Managing Reputation Risk | Outside Consultant | All members of the Board other than Governor Blanchard and Ms. Kempston-Darkes | |||||
Interlocking relationships
Directors | Served together on these boards1 | Served on these committees | ||||
J. Herb England | Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.2 | | ||||
Al Monaco | | |||||
J. Herb England | Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.2 | | ||||
Al Monaco | | |||||
J. Lorne Braithwaite | Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.3 | Audit, finance & risk committee | ||||
Patrick D. Daniel | | |||||
David A. Leslie | Chair of the audit, finance & risk committee | |||||
Patrick D. Daniel | Enbridge Pipelines Inc.3 | | ||||
Charles E. Shultz | | |||||
Catherine L. Williams | | |||||
J. Herb England | FuelCell Energy, Inc. | Audit & finance committee | ||||
George K. Petty | Audit & finance committee | |||||
Director tenure
The graph below shows our director tenure as of March 2, 2012. The average tenure is 7.5 years.
APPOINTING THE AUDITORS
You will vote on appointing Enbridge's auditors. You may vote for the reappointment of our auditors or withhold your vote. The Board, on the recommendation of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee, proposes that PwC be reappointed as auditors and that you vote for the reappointment of our auditors.
If PwC is reappointed, they will serve as our auditors until the end of the next annual meeting of shareholders. PwC and its predecessor firm, Price Waterhouse, have been our auditors since 1992 and auditors for Enbridge Pipelines Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary, since 1949.
PwC is a participating audit firm with the Canadian Public Accountability Board, as required under the Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 52-108 Auditor Oversight.
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Auditor independence is essential to the integrity of our financial statements and PwC has confirmed its status as independent within the meaning of the Canadian and US securities rules.
We are subject to Canadian securities regulations (NI 52-110 and National Policy 58-201 Corporate Governance Guidelines (NP 58-201), the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Sarbanes-Oxley) and the accounting and corporate governance rules adopted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission under Sarbanes-Oxley, which specify certain services that external auditors cannot provide.
We comply with these Canadian and US rules. We believe, however, that some non-audit services, like tax compliance, can be delivered more efficiently and economically by our external auditors. To maintain auditor independence, our Audit, Finance & Risk Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services. It is also responsible for overseeing the audit work performed by PwC.
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee reviews our external auditors' qualifications and independence once a year. Their review includes formal written statements that describe any relationships between the auditors, their affiliates and Enbridge that could affect the auditors' independence and objectivity.
Auditors' fees
The table below shows the services PwC provided to Enbridge in 2011. It also shows the fees PwC billed for these services in 2010 and 2011.
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2011 | 2010 | ||||||||
Audit fees1 | $ | 5,285,637 | $ | 4,202,285 | Total fees for audit services | ||||
Audit-related fees | 158,118 | 151,501 | Total fees for assurance and related services that generally relate to reviewing and auditing our financial statements but that are not included under Audit fees, which in fiscal 2011 and 2010 included due diligence related to prospectus offerings and other items. | ||||||
Tax fees | 576,159 | 712,742 | Total fees for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. | ||||||
All other fees | 614,577 | 1,435,327 | Total fees for all other products and services relating to: | ||||||
United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP); | |||||||||
Canadian Public Accountability Board; | |||||||||
French translation; and | |||||||||
process reviews. | |||||||||
Total fees | $ | 6,634,491 | $ | 6,501,855 | |||||
You can find information about the roles and responsibilities of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee starting on page 27 of this circular and details about the committee's pre-approval policies and procedures beginning on page 40 of our annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2011 (available online at www.enbridge.com and www.sedar.com).
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HAVING A "SAY ON PAY"
Maintaining high standards of corporate governance involves responding to emerging best practices.
We announced in February 2010 that we would have an advisory vote on executive compensation starting at our 2011 annual meeting. The Board decided to hold an advisory vote after lengthy discussions on the matter. In addition, several Board members met with the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance (CCGG) about governance practices and shareholder engagement. At the 2011 annual and special meeting of shareholders, shareholders voted 94% in favour of our approach to executive compensation. In August 2011, the Board decided to again hold an advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2012 annual meeting.
While this vote is non-binding, it gives shareholders an opportunity to provide important input to our Board.
As a shareholder, you will be asked to vote for or against, or you may abstain from voting on our approach to executive compensation through the following resolution:
Be it resolved, on an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, that the shareholders accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in our management information circular dated March 2, 2012, delivered in advance for the 2012 annual meeting of shareholders on May 9, 2012.
The Board will take the results of this vote into account when it considers future compensation policies and issues. We will also examine the level of shareholder interest and the comments we receive and consider the best approach and timing for soliciting feedback from shareholders on our approach to executive compensation in the future.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
We received two shareholder proposals for consideration at the meeting. One shareholder proposal was submitted by Mr. William R. Davis, an Ontario shareholder. Mr. Davis requested that the Board of Directors provide shareholders with an abstention option for voting on shareholder and management proposals in its form of proxy. Following discussions with Mr. Davis, we agreed to provide an abstention option on matters to be voted on at a meeting of Enbridge's shareholders, except for the appointment of the auditors and the election of directors, where, under corporate law, shareholders may only vote "for" or "withhold vote". Mr. Davis agreed to withdraw the proposal.
The second shareholder proposal was submitted by NEI Investments along with two co-filers, Vancity Investment Management on behalf of IA Clarington Inhance SRI Funds and Desjardins Investment (formerly known as Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec) (the NEI Investments Proposal), requesting that the Board provide a report to shareholders by May 2013 describing, among other things, how the Board has assessed the risks associated with First Nations' and Métis groups' opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project (Northern Gateway), the impact of these risks on Enbridge's final decision to pursue Northern Gateway and the manner of mitigating these risks should Northern Gateway proceed regardless of opposition. The NEI Investments Proposal and Management's response is detailed in Appendix "A" to this circular. As a shareholder, you will be asked to vote for or against or you may abstain from voting on the NEI Investments Proposal, fully described in Appendix "A" to this circular. The Board recommends that shareholders vote against the resolution.
Under the Canada Business Corporations Act, which governs Enbridge, we must receive shareholder proposals by December 3, 2012 to consider them for inclusion in the management information circular and proxy for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which is expected to be held on May 8, 2013.
We will post the results of this year's votes and the other items of business on our website (www.enbridge.com) following the shareholders' meeting.
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OUR GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
Sound governance means sound business. At Enbridge, we believe good governance is important for our shareholders, our employees and our company.
We have a comprehensive system of stewardship and accountability that follows best practices and meets the requirements of all rules, regulations and policies that apply.
This section discusses our governance philosophy, policies and practices. It also describes the role and functioning of our Board and the four Board Committees.
You can find more information about governance in our annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2011. Our articles and by-laws also set out policies and practices that govern our business activities. These are all available on our website (www.enbridge.com).
Regulations, rules and standards
Enbridge is listed on the TSX and the NYSE and we are subject to a range of governance regulations, rules and standards:
Canada
US
As a "foreign private issuer" under US securities laws, we are generally permitted to comply with Canadian corporate governance guidelines and rules, rather than those that apply to US listed corporations.
The NYSE rules, however, require us to disclose how we comply with US corporate governance standards and where our practices are different. You can find this document on our website (http://www.enbridge.com/ InvestorRelations/ CorporateGovernance/ USCompliance.aspx). We must also comply with the audit committee requirements under Rule 10A-3 of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. See Audit, Finance & Risk Committee in our annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2011 for a summary of these requirements.
As of the date of this circular, the Board believes we are in full compliance with all Canadian and US corporate governance regulations, rules and standards that apply to us.
A CULTURE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
A strong culture of ethical conduct is central to governance at Enbridge.
Our statement on business conduct (available on our website at www.enbridge.com) is our formal statement of expectations on ethics. It applies to everyone at Enbridge and our subsidiaries, including our directors, officers and employees, as well as consultants and contractors who work with us.
It discusses what we expect in areas like:
complying with the law and undertakings; interacting with landowners, customers, shareholders, employees and others; protecting health, safety and the environment; |
acquiring, using and maintaining assets; using computers and communication devices; conflicts of interest; and proprietary, confidential and insider information. |
The Board reviews the statement on business conduct at least once a year and updates it as necessary (it did not make any changes in 2011).
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All new employees at Enbridge and each of our subsidiaries must, as a condition of employment, sign a certificate of compliance indicating that they have read the statement on business conduct, understand it and agree to comply with it. Every year, all employees have to confirm that they have complied with it. Directors must also certify that they agree with the statement on business conduct and will comply with it, both when they join our Board and every year they serve on it. All employees were asked, through an electronic training and certification process, to certify their compliance with the statement on business conduct for the year ended December 31, 2011. As of the date of this circular, over 99.5% of Enbridge employees had certified compliance. Most of the remaining employees who did not certify compliance were on temporary leaves of absence from the company. |
Building awareness We use online training to help raise awareness and reinforce our commitment to ethical conduct. To date, we have developed employee sessions on fraud awareness and the statement on business conduct. |
The Chief Executive Officer and all members of the Board certified their compliance with the statement on business conduct in 2011.
Handling conflicts of interest
If a director or officer has a material interest in a transaction or agreement involving Enbridge, he or she must: disclose the conflict or potential conflict; choose not to participate in any discussions on the matter; and abstain from voting on the matter at any Board meeting where it is being discussed or considered. This approach is consistent with the requirements of the Canada Business Corporations Act. Insider trading Our insider trading and reporting guidelines, which were amended in March 2011, put restrictions on insiders and those in a special relationship with Enbridge when they trade Enbridge shares. The guidelines, which fulfill our obligations to stock exchanges, regulators and investors, include the following measures: |
Material transactions No informed person or nominated director (or any associate or affiliate) has or had a direct or indirect material interest in any Enbridge transaction in 2011 or in any proposed transaction that had or will have a material effect on Enbridge or any of our subsidiaries in the forseeable future. |
Whistleblower procedures
Our whistleblower procedures help uphold our strong values and preserve our culture of ethical business conduct.
We introduced whistleblower procedures to protect the integrity of our accounting, auditing and financial processes. We expanded the system in 2008 to include a broad range of matters relating to ethics and conduct.
Employees can report concerns about financial or accounting irregularities or unethical conduct confidentially to the chair of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee. All submissions can be made anonymously and any complaints submitted in a sealed envelope marked "private and strictly confidential" will be delivered to the committee chair unopened. Complaints can also be made anonymously using a toll-free number and a reporting system administered by an independent third party provider.
At least once each quarter, the chair informs the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee about any complaints received (sooner if there is an urgent matter), discusses them with the Chief Compliance Officer and recommends how each
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complaint should be handled. The committee can hire independent advisors (outside legal counsel, independent auditors or others) to help investigate a matter. We pay for these costs.
THE ROLE OF THE BOARD
The Board is ultimately responsible for governance at Enbridge and for stewardship of the company. It has full power to oversee the management of our business and affairs.
It carries out many of its responsibilities through its four standing Board Committees:
The Board:
The Board delegates day-to-day management of Enbridge to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, although major capital expenditures, debt and equity financing arrangements and significant acquisitions and divestitures require Board approval.
Duties
The Board is responsible for overseeing our business affairs and management, particularly in key areas like governance, strategic planning, risk management, succession planning and corporate disclosure. These duties are described in our terms of reference for the Board and the Board Committees. They are drafted by management under the guidance of the Governance Committee and approved by the Board, which reviews them once a year and updates them as needed.
The Board is responsible for developing position descriptions for the Chair of the Board and each committee chair. These descriptions are part of their terms of reference and are reviewed annually. The Board has also developed terms of reference for the President & Chief Executive Officer. The Governance Committee defines the division of duties between the Board and our Chief Executive Officer.
You can find more information about the responsibilities of our Board in the Canada Business Corporations Act and in the articles and by-laws and terms of reference on our website (www.enbridge.com).
Strategic planning
The Board is responsible for reviewing our strategic planning process and for reviewing and approving our strategic plan. It oversees the implementation of the plan, monitors our progress and approves any transactions it believes will have a significant impact on the plan or our strategic direction.
The Board devotes two meetings a year to the strategic plan, including one meeting that is held over two days.
Risk management
The Board is responsible for overseeing risk and the risk assessment process, including:
We have a comprehensive risk assessment system that incorporates information from each of our major businesses. This process involves analyzing both existing and emerging risks in defined categories and any factors that might mitigate them.
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The Board and the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee review our principal business risks every year, monitor our risk management program and work with our internal and external auditors to oversee the risk review process.
The Board has delegated specific risk management responsibilities to each Board Committee. The Board Committees can authorize the implementation of systems that address risks within the scope of their responsibility and monitor them to ensure they remain effective. For example, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee authorized our guidelines on the global reporting initiative (GRI) and our environmental risk management system.
Internal controls
The Board seeks assurance at least annually that our internal control systems and management information systems are operating effectively.
The Board has delegated responsibility for reviewing our quarterly and annual financial statements to the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee, which recommends them to the Board for approval. The committee is also responsible for overseeing our internal audit function and senior management reporting on internal controls.
Corporate communications
The Board approves all major corporate communications policies, including our corporate disclosure guidelines, which it reviews and approves annually. It also reviews and approves all corporate disclosure documents, including our:
annual and quarterly reports to shareholders; MD&A; |
annual information form; and management information circular. |
The Board works to ensure we communicate effectively with shareholders, the public and other stakeholders to avoid selective disclosure.
Succession planning
The Board is responsible for:
It delegates responsibility for reviewing our policies and procedures relating to employment, succession planning and compensation (including executive compensation) to the Human Resources & Compensation Committee.
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee is also responsible for:
OUR EXPECTATIONS OF DIRECTORS
Our directors are expected to act in the best interests of Enbridge. They have a duty of care to exercise in both decision making and oversight.
Independence
First and foremost, we believe in the importance of an independent board. The Governance Committee is responsible for making sure the Board functions independently of management.
The majority of our directors must be independent, as defined by Canadian securities regulators in NI 52-110, NYSE rules and the rules and regulations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
We define a director as independent if he or she does not have a direct or indirect material relationship with Enbridge. The Board believes that a relationship is material if it could reasonably interfere with a director's ability to make independent decisions, regardless of any other association he or she may have. The Board uses a detailed questionnaire to determine if a director is independent.
Eleven of our 13 nominated directors, including the Chair of the Board, are independent. Mr. Daniel is not independent because he is our Chief Executive Officer and a member of management. Mr. Monaco is not independent because he is our President and a member of management.
The Governance Committee has developed guidelines to give directors a clear picture of the Board's expectations. Key expectations include meeting attendance, financial literacy and ethical conduct.
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Our terms of reference stipulate that the Board must hold in-camera meetings regularly, without officers or management present. Both the Board and Board Committees meet in-camera and independently of management at every regularly scheduled meeting. The Chair of the Board provides the Chief Executive Officer with a summary of the matters discussed at these in-camera meetings, including any issues that the Board expects management to pursue.
Other directorships
Our directors may serve on the boards of other public companies and together on the boards and committees of other public entities, as long as their common memberships do not affect their ability to exercise independent judgment while serving on our Board. See Interlocking relationships on page 17 for information about some of our directors who serve together on other boards.
Directors who serve on our Audit, Finance & Risk Committee cannot sit on the audit committees of more than two other public entities unless they receive approval from our Board. In 2009, the Board approved Mr. Leslie serving on the audit committees of four publicly traded companies, including Enbridge. Since Mr. Leslie is no longer employed full-time, the Board believes he has the time to meet these commitments and the work is very valuable to him and the Board in his role as chair of our Audit, Finance & Risk Committee. Mr. Leslie continues to serve on the audit committees of the three other publicly traded companies.
External consultants and other third parties
To make sure the Board functions independently of management, Board Committees have the flexibility to meet with external consultants and Enbridge employees without management whenever they see fit. The terms of reference also allow individual directors, the Board and Board Committees to hire independent advisors, as needed.
Attendance
We expect directors to attend all Board and Board Committee meetings of which they are a member and the annual meeting of shareholders. The Governance Committee reviews each director's attendance record every year. If a director has a poor attendance record, the committee chair and Chair of the Board will discuss and recommend how to handle the matter. A director whose attendance record continues to be poor can be asked to leave the Board. In 2011, all directors attended all Board and Board Committee meetings. Please see information on attendance in the Director Profiles beginning on page 8.
Financial literacy
The Board defines an individual as financially literate if he or she can read and understand financial statements that are generally comparable to ours in breadth and complexity of issues. The Board has determined that all of the members of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee are financially literate according to the meaning of NI 52-110 and the rules of the NYSE. It has also determined that Mr. England, Mr. Leslie and Ms. Williams each qualify as "audit committee financial experts" as defined by the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Board bases this determination on each director's education, skills and experience.
Orientation and continuing education
The Board recognizes that proper orientation and continuing education are important for directors to fulfill their duties effectively. It has delegated these responsibilities to the Governance Committee, which has developed a comprehensive program for new directors and for directors who join a committee for the first time.
Orientation
Every new director meets with the Chair of the Board, the President & Chief Executive Officer and senior management to learn about our business and operations and participates in tours of our sites and facilities.
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New directors are also given a copy of the Board manual, which contains:
personal information about each of the directors and senior officers; a list of the members of the Board, the members of the Board Committees and all meeting dates; organizational charts (corporate and management); our financial risk management policies; statutory liabilities; |
information about the directors' and officers' liability programs; insider trading and indemnity agreements; information about our dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan; our statement on business conduct; and public disclosure documents for our subsidiaries. |
Directors are notified by email whenever there are updates to these documents. The manual and any updates are also posted on the Board portal, software that allows directors to securely access board documents online.
Continuing education
We offer education sessions for directors on key topics and encourage them to participate in associations and organizations that can broaden their awareness and knowledge of developments related to our business. Throughout their tenure, directors have discussions with the Chair of the Board, receive quarterly presentations from senior management on strategic issues and participate in tours of our operations. Quarterly briefings include reviews of the competitive environment, our performance relative to our peers and any other developments that could materially affect our business. Directors can also request presentations on a particular topic. See the list of the internal seminars we offered in 2011 and director participation on page 17.
We also pay for continuing education opportunities through third parties and we encourage directors to pursue director education seminars and courses offered externally.
A number of our directors are members of Canada's Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), including Mr. Leslie (chair of the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee), Mr. Shultz (member of the Human Resources & Compensation Committee) and Ms. Williams (chair of the Human Resources & Compensation Committee). Mr. Leslie is also an active member of the Canadian Audit Committee Network. Ms. Kempston Darkes was recognized by the ICD in 2011 with a Fellowship Award, which the ICD considers to be the highest distinction for directors in Canada.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Governance Committee is responsible for assessing the performance of the Board and its Chair, the Board Committees and individual directors on an ongoing basis.
Assessing the Board and Chair of the Board
All of the directors complete a confidential questionnaire every year so they can evaluate the effectiveness of the Board and suggest ideas for improving performance. The questionnaire is designed to provide constructive input to improve overall Board performance and includes questions on:
Board composition; effectiveness of the Board, Board meetings and Chair of the Board; |
duties and responsibilities; Board orientation and development; and the evaluation process for senior management. |
In 2011, the evaluation process was revised to include additional questions for directors to evaluate their peers. The directors were asked to consider criteria such as skills and experience, preparation, attendance and availability, communication and interaction with Board members and/or management and business, company and industry knowledge. Directors were encouraged to comment broadly, positively and negatively, on any issue concerning the Board, Board Committees and director performance.
Directors submit their completed questionnaires to the chair of the Governance Committee, who presents the feedback to the Chair of the Board. The chair of the Governance Committee then presents the summary to the Board. The Board discusses the results and develops recommendations as appropriate.
From time to time, the Chair of the Board meets informally with each director, to discuss performance of the Board, Board Committees and other issues.
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Board Committee assessments
Directors also complete a confidential questionnaire for each Board Committee they are members of. The questionnaire is designed to facilitate candid conversation among the members of each Board Committee about the Board Committee's overall performance, function, areas of accomplishment and areas for improvement. This session takes place in-camera at the first Board Committee meeting after the directors complete their questionnaires.
The questionnaire helps the Board ensure each Board Committee is functioning effectively and efficiently and fulfilling its duties and responsibilities as described in its terms of reference. It includes questions about:
the composition of the Board Committee; the effectiveness of the Board Committee and Board Committee meetings; |
committee members, including the chair; and the orientation and development processes for the Board Committee. |
Completed questionnaires are submitted to the chair of the Governance Committee, who summarizes them and provides a copy to each Board Committee chair and the Chair of the Board.
Identifying new candidates
Directors generally retire from our Board at the age of 73. A director may be asked to remain on the Board for an additional two years if the Board unanimously approves the extension. If a director receives an extension, he or she is not eligible to serve as Chair of the Board or chair of any of the Board's four standing Board Committees.
The Governance Committee serves as the nominating committee and is responsible for identifying new candidates for nomination to the Board. The Governance Committee also invites and welcomes suggestions from other directors on our Board and from management. The committee reviews a Board composition plan annually. The plan consists of a skills matrix that includes the name of each director, his or her occupation, residence, gender, age, years on the Board, retirement date, business experience, other board commitments, equity ownership, independence and other relevant information. The committee summarizes the plan to identify the ideal skills and experience of a new candidate. These include management, board and industry experience, areas of expertise, global representation, gender and age, among others. The committee ranks each of these skills and areas of experience as a high, medium or low priority.
The Governance Committee then develops a list of potential candidates with the desired skills and experience and reviews and updates the list at least once a year. When a position becomes available, the Board reviews the list of potential candidates, revises it to reflect the skills and experience most needed at the time, adds other recently identified candidates and prepares a short list. The committee also considers the candidate's background and diversity of experience in making their choices.
The chair of the Governance Committee, the Chair of the Board, the President & Chief Executive Officer and sometimes other directors, meet with potential candidates to determine their interest, availability, experience and suitability. The Governance Committee makes a recommendation to the Board. The Board discusses the recommendation and decides which candidates will be put forward for election at the annual meeting of shareholders.
About diversity
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board over time by actively seeking qualified candidates who meet diversity criteria. Enbridge is one of over 40 founding members of the Canadian Board Diversity Council.
BOARD COMMITTEES
Our Board has four standing Board Committees to help it carry out its duties and responsibilities:
Audit, Finance & Risk; Corporate Social Responsibility; |
Governance; and Human Resources & Compensation. |
The Board has delegated certain responsibilities to each Board Committee, including overseeing risk management systems that are within the scope of the responsibilities of each Board Committee. Each Board Committee is made up entirely of independent directors. Mr. Daniel, our Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Monaco, our President, are not members of any Board Committee.
Board Committee meetings generally take place before each regularly scheduled Board meeting. Each Board Committee also meets in-camera, independent of management, following the regular Board Committee meeting. They also meet with external consultants and/or Enbridge staff, without management present, whenever they see fit.
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Each Board Committee reports regularly to the Board and makes recommendations on certain matters as appropriate. The Governance Committee is responsible for recommending the role of each Board Committee to the Board.
Audit, Finance & Risk Committee
Chair: | David A. Leslie | |
Members: | J. Herb England, George K. Petty, Charles E. Shultz and Catherine L. Williams |
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee assists the Board in overseeing:
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee is responsible for ensuring the committee, our external auditors, our internal auditors and management of Enbridge maintain open communications.
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee is responsible for:
Financial reporting
Internal controls
External auditors
The external auditors report directly to the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee. They meet regularly with the committee, following the committee meetings, without any members of management present. The chair of the committee also meets with the senior partner of PwC from time to time, to discuss significant issues.
Finance
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee is also responsible for:
Risk management
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Together with the Board, the committee also reviews with senior management, internal counsel and others as necessary:
2011 highlights
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee carried out the following activities as part of its 2011 work plan:
Audits and financial reporting
Internal controls
External auditors
Finance
Risk management
Governance
In November 2011, the Audit, Finance & Risk Committee reviewed its terms of reference. The committee reviewed the qualifications of its members and recommended to the Board, members who it believes can be properly considered audit committee financial experts. The committee also reviewed its performance in 2011 and determined that it had fulfilled all of its responsibilities under its terms of reference.
The Audit, Finance & Risk Committee met five times in 2011, held in-camera meetings without management present at each meeting with the senior member of the Internal Audit group as well as with the external auditors and then it met on its own. From time to time the committee also met in-camera with the Chief Financial Officer. Before each meeting, the chair of the committee met with the Chief Financial Officer to discuss the agenda items for the meeting and any significant issues. The chair also met with the senior partner of the external auditors assigned to Enbridge's audit before each meeting. You can find more information about the committee as required under NI 52-110 under Audit, Finance & Risk Committee in our annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2011. Copies are available on our
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website (www.enbridge.com) and on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). You can also request a free copy from the corporate secretary.
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Chair: | James J. Blanchard | |
Members: | J. Lorne Braithwaite, Charles W. Fischer, V. Maureen Kempston Darkes and Dan C. Tutcher |
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is responsible for assessing our guidelines, policies, procedures and performance related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and reviewing our reporting in this area.
Assessing CSR guidelines, policies and procedures
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is responsible for:
Monitoring and reporting CSR performance
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has authorized the establishment of a GRI guideline and an environmental risk management system and monitors its operation to ensure its effectiveness.
2011 highlights
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee carried out the following activities as part of its 2011 work plan:
Assessing CSR guidelines, policies and procedures
Reviewing our work with stakeholders
Monitoring and reporting CSR performance
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Awards and recognition
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee supports our continuing commitment to CSR initiatives, which has resulted in Enbridge receiving significant positive recognition in recent years, including the following awards in 2011:
Governance
In November 2011, the committee reviewed its terms of reference and determined that it had fulfilled all of its responsibilities under its terms of reference.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee met five times in 2011 and held in-camera meetings without management present at the end of each meeting.
Governance Committee
Chair: | George K. Petty | |
Members: | David A. Arledge, James J. Blanchard, J. Herb England, David A. Leslie and Dan C. Tutcher |
The Governance Committee focuses on ensuring we have a comprehensive system of stewardship and accountability for directors, management and employees that is in the best interests of shareholders.
The Governance Committee is responsible for developing our approach to governance, including the division of duties between the Chair of the Board, directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer and management.
It is responsible for:
The Governance Committee works closely with the Corporate Secretary and other members of management to keep abreast of governance trends and implement board governance best practices.
Board composition, education and evaluation
The Governance Committee is responsible for:
One of the Governance Committee's objectives is to nominate a balanced mix of members to the Board who have the necessary experience and expertise to make a meaningful contribution in carrying out duties on behalf of the Board. It
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sets guidelines for recruiting new talent with criteria for relevant expertise, senior management experience or other qualifications, recognizing our diversity goal of having more women and visible minorities on our Board.
The Governance Committee manages the annual performance review of the Board. See Board evaluation on page 25 for more information.
Compensation
The Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing and setting directors' compensation. An increase in directors' compensation was considered in 2009 but was deferred because of economic conditions at the time. That increase was approved, effective January 1, 2010. See Directors Compensation discussion and analysis on page 33 for more information.
2011 highlights
The Governance Committee carried out the following activities as part of its 2011 work plan:
Corporate governance
Board composition and evaluation
Governance
The Governance Committee reviewed its performance in 2011 and determined that its mandate was appropriate and that the committee had fulfilled all of its responsibilities under its terms of reference.
The Governance Committee met four times in 2011 and held in-camera meetings without management present at the end of each meeting.
Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Chair: | Catherine L. Williams | |
Members: | David A. Arledge, J. Lorne Braithwaite, Charles W. Fischer, V. Maureen Kempston Darkes and Charles E. Shultz |
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee assists the Board by providing oversight and direction on human resources strategy, policies and programs for the named executives (as defined on page 51 of this circular), senior management and our broader employee base. This includes compensation, pension and benefits as well as talent management, succession planning, workforce recruitment and retention. The Human Resources & Compensation Committee is also responsible for overseeing the company's compensation programs from a risk perspective to ensure it does not encourage individuals to take unreasonable risks that could result in a material financial impact on the company.
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Succession planning
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee reviews the succession plan for the Chief Executive Officer and other key senior officers, and long-range planning for executive development and succession to ensure leadership sustainability and continuity.
Every year the Human Resources & Compensation Committee conducts a thorough review of the current succession plan and the status of development plans for candidates who have been identified for senior positions, including the position of Chief Executive Officer. During 2011, several vice presidents and senior vice presidents were moved to new roles to provide developmental opportunities and deepen the leadership bench-strength of the company.
The Board met several times with the Chief Executive Officer in 2011, without other members of management, to discuss his views on the executive leadership team in general and his potential successors. The Board also met in-camera, without the Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the candidates he had identified as possible successors. The Chief Executive Officer's succession plan was a significant focus area for the Human Resources & Compensation Committee and the Board in 2011.
2011 highlights
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee:
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee also reviewed the strategies and programs designed to attract, develop and retain employees, recognizing our plans for significant growth and increasing levels of retirement eligibility.
Awards and recognition
Enbridge was recognized in 2011 as one of Alberta's Top Employers and Most Respected Corporations, for our human resources practices. We were also named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of the Financial Post's Ten Best Companies to Work For.
Governance
In November 2011, the Human Resources & Compensation Committee reviewed its mandate, as set out in its terms of reference, and its performance. The members of the committee are satisfied that the mandate is appropriate and that it met its responsibilities in 2011.
The Human Resources & Compensation Committee met four times in 2011, and held in-camera meetings without management present, at the end of each meeting.
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This next section discusses director and executive compensation at Enbridge, including our decision-making process, pay for performance, share ownership requirements and 2011 pay decisions.
DIRECTORS
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Philosophy and approach
The Board is responsible for developing and implementing the directors' compensation plan and has delegated the day-to-day responsibility for director compensation to the Governance Committee.
Our directors' compensation plan is designed with four key objectives in mind:
While our executive compensation program is designed around pay for performance, director compensation is based on annual retainers. This is to meet the compensation objectives and to help ensure our directors are unbiased when making decisions and carrying out their duties while serving on our Board.
The Governance Committee uses a peer group of companies to set the annual retainers for our Board and targets director compensation at about the 75th percentile. It uses the same peer group, as much as possible, to determine executive compensation. See page 41 more information about our peer group and how we benchmark executive compensation.
The Governance Committee reviews the compensation plan every year and works with external consultants as needed. As part of this review, the committee considers the time commitment and experience required of members of our Board and the director compensation paid by a group of comparable public companies when it sets the compensation. The committee also reviews the compensation plan to make sure the overall program is still appropriate and reports its findings to the Board.
Share ownership We expect directors to own Enbridge shares so they have an ongoing stake in the company and are aligned with the interests of shareholders. They must hold at least two times their annual Board retainer, or $420,000, in DSUs or Enbridge shares and meet that requirement within five years of becoming a director on our Board. DSUs are paid out when a director retires from the Board. They are redeemed for cash, based on the weighted average of the closing price of common shares on the TSX for the last five trading days before the redemption date, multiplied by the number of DSUs the director holds. If a decrease in the market value of our common shares results in a director no longer meeting the share ownership requirements, we expect him or her to buy additional common shares in order to satisfy the minimum threshold. |
About DSUs A deferred share unit (DSU) is a notional share that has the same value as one Enbridge common share. Its value fluctuates with variations in the market price of Enbridge shares. DSUs do not having voting rights but they accrue dividends as additional DSUs, at the same rate as dividends paid on our common shares. |
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Components
Our Directors' compensation plan has four components:
We do not have meeting attendance fees.
This plan has been in effect since 2004 and was revised in January 2010 when the Board approved an increase in fees. The table below shows the fee schedule for directors in 2011. Directors are paid quarterly. If their principal residence is in the US, they receive the same face amounts in US dollars. Mr. Daniel does not receive any director compensation because he is our Chief Executive Officer and is compensated in that role. Mr. Monaco joined the Board on February 27, 2012. He does not receive any director compensation because he is our President and is compensated in that role.
Directors who also serve as a director or trustee of one of our subsidiaries or affiliates also receive an annual retainer and meeting and travel fees for attending those meetings.
Directors can receive their retainer in a combination of cash, Enbridge shares and DSUs, but they must receive a minimum amount in DSUs, as shown in the table below. Travel fees are always paid in cash.
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Once they reach the minimum share ownership level, directors can choose to receive their entire retainer in either DSUs or only 25% in DSUs and the balance in cash, Enbridge shares or a combination of both, according to a percentage mix they choose. They must take at least 25% of the retainer in DSUs. Directors are allocated the Enbridge shares based on the weighted average of the closing price of the Enbridge shares on the TSX for the five trading days immediately preceding the date of payment.
The table below shows the breakdown of each director's annual retainer for the year ended December 31, 2011.
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J. Lorne Braithwaite | 50 | 25 | 25 | |||||
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J. Herb England | 50 | | 50 | |||||
Charles W. Fischer | 50 | | 50 | |||||
V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | | | 100 | |||||
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George K. Petty | 75 | | 25 | |||||
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2011 RESULTS
Summary compensation table
The table below shows the total compensation paid to or accrued by our directors for the year ended December 31, 2011. All Enbridge shares and DSUs vested at the time of the grant.
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David A. Arledge8 | 337,500 | | | 3,066 | 112,500 | | 9,000 | 42 | 1,398 | 460,398 | ||||||||||||
James J. Blanchard8 | 105,000 | | | 3,135 | 115,000 | | 9,000 | 43 | 1,429 | 230,429 | ||||||||||||
J. Lorne Braithwaite | 105,073 | 1,432 | 52,427 | 1,433 | 52,500 | 26,083 | 13,000 | 20 | 651 | 249,733 | ||||||||||||
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J. Herb England8 | 105,000 | | | 2,862 | 105,000 | 95,000 | 16,500 | 39 | 1,305 | 322,805 | ||||||||||||
Charles W. Fischer | 105,000 | | | 2,868 | 105,000 | 37,083 | 3,000 | 40 | 1,303 | 251,386 | ||||||||||||
V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | | | | 5,736 | 210,000 | | 7,500 | 79 | 2,606 | 220,106 | ||||||||||||
David A. Leslie | | | | 6,418 | 235,000 | 27,000 | 11,000 | 89 | 2,916 | 275,916 | ||||||||||||
George K. Petty8 | 165,000 | | | 1,499 | 55,000 | 23,750 | 12,000 | 20 | 683 | 256,433 | ||||||||||||
Charles E. Shultz | 52,615 | 2,865 | 104,885 | 1,433 | 52,500 | 5,000 | 7,500 | 20 | 651 | 223,151 | ||||||||||||
Dan C. Tutcher8 | 157,500 | | | 1,431 | 52,500 | | 7,500 | 20 | 652 | 218,152 | ||||||||||||
Catherine L. Williams | 36 | 3,072 | 112,464 | 3,072 | 112,500 | 5,000 | 3,000 | 42 | 1,396 | 234,396 | ||||||||||||
Incentive plans awards
We have not granted stock options (stock options or options) to directors since 2002. None of our directors hold any share-based awards that have not vested.
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Share-based compensation
The table below shows the breakdown in share-based compensation each director received each quarter in 2011.
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David A. Arledge3 | | $27,801 | | | $27,683 | $237 | | $27,602 | $461 | | $29,216 | $679 | ||||||||||||||
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James J. Blanchard3 | | $28,419 | | | $28,299 | $242 | | $28,215 | $471 | | $29,866 | $694 | ||||||||||||||
(495 units) | (926 units/8 units) | (894 units/15 units) | (820 units/20 units) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Lorne Braithwaite | $13,108 | $13,125 | | $13,110 | $13,125 | $112 | $13,098 | $13,125 | $218 | 13,111 | $13,125 | $322 | ||||||||||||||
(228 Enbridge shares) | (228 units) | (429 Enbridge shares) | (429 units/4 units) | (415 Enbridge shares) | (416 units/7 units) | (360 Enbridge shares) | (360 units/9 units) | |||||||||||||||||||
Patrick D. Daniel4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||
J. Herb England3 | | $25,948 | | | $25,838 | $221 | | $25,762 | $430 | | $27,268 | $638 | ||||||||||||||
(451 units) | (845 units/7 units) | (817 units/14 units) | (749 units/18 units) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Charles W. Fischer | | 26,250 | | | $26,250 | $224 | | $26,250 | $436 | | $26,250 | $643 | ||||||||||||||
(457 units) | (859 units/7 units) | (832 units/14 units) | (720 units/19 units) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
V. Maureen | | $52,500 | | | $52,500 | $447 | | $52,500 | $872 | | $52,500 | $1,286 | ||||||||||||||
Kempston | (913 units) | (1,718 units/14 units) | (1,663 units/28 units) | (1,442 units/37 units) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Darkes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
David A. Leslie | | $58,750 | | | $58,750 | $501 | | $58,750 | $976 | | $58,750 | $1,439 | ||||||||||||||
(1,022 units) | (1,922 units/16 units) | (1,861 units/31 units) | (1,613 units/41 units) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
George K. Petty3 | | $13,592 | | | $13,534 | $116 | | $13,494 | $225 | | $14,283 | $332 | ||||||||||||||
(236 units) | (443 units/4 units) | (428 units/7 units) | (392 units/10 units) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Charles E. Shultz | $26,215 | $13,125 | | $26,221 | $13,125 | $112 | $26,226 | $13,125 | $218 | $26,222 | $13,125 | $322 | ||||||||||||||
(456 Enbridge shares) | (228 units) | (858 Enbridge shares) | (430 units/4 units) | (831 Enbridge shares) | (416 units/7 units) | (720 Enbridge shares) | (360 units/9 units) | |||||||||||||||||||
Dan C. Tutcher3 | | $12,974 | | | $12,918 | $111 | | $12,881 | $215 | | $13,634 | $317 | ||||||||||||||
(226 units) | (423 units/4 units) | (408 units/7 units) | (374 units/9 units) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Catherine L. Williams | $28,113 | $28,125 | | $28,115 | $28,125 | $240 | $28,120 | $28,125 | $467 | $28,116 | $28,125 | $689 | ||||||||||||||
(489 Enbridge shares) | (489 units) | (920 Enbridge shares) | (920 units/8 units) | (891 Enbridge shares) | (891 units/15 units) | (772 Enbridge shares) | (772 units/20 units) | |||||||||||||||||||
Quarter | DSU grant date | Dividend date | Weighted average Enbridge share price for dividend grant |
Weighted average Enbridge share price for DSU grant |
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Q1 | March 17, 2011 | March 1, 2011 | $56.31 | $57.49 | ||||||
Q2 | June 16, 2011 | June 1, 2011 | 31.47 | 30.56 | ||||||
Q3 | September 16, 2011 | September 1, 2011 | 31.26 | 31.56 | ||||||
Q4 | December 16, 2011 | December 1, 2011 | 34.71 | 36.42 | ||||||
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Change in equity ownership
The table below shows the change in each director's equity ownership from March 2, 2011 to March 2, 2012. All directors met the share ownership requirements as at March 2, 2012.
Director1 | Enbridge shares (#) |
Enbridge stock options (#) |
DSUs (#) |
Total Enbridge shares and DSUs (#) |
Market (at-risk) value of equity holdings ($)2 |
Minimum share ownership required ($) |
Deadline to meet the requirement |
Current holdings as a multiple of share ownership requirement |
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David A. Arledge | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 32,600 | | 39,348 | 71,948 | 2,754,889 | 420,000 | 01-Jul-09 | 6.56 | |||||||||
2011 | 16,300 | | 17,335 | 33,635 | 1,963,948 | ||||||||||||
Change | 16,300 | | 22,013 | 38,313 | 790,941 | ||||||||||||
James J. Blanchard | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 25,770 | | 89,016 | 114,786 | 4,395,156 | 420,000 | 01-Jul-09 | 10.46 | |||||||||
2011 | 12,622 | | 41,395 | 54,017 | 3,154,053 | ||||||||||||
Change | 13,148 | | 47,621 | 60,769 | 1,241,103 | ||||||||||||
J. Lorne Braithwaite | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 84,760 | | 33,989 | 118,749 | 4,546,899 | 420,000 | 01-Jul-09 | 10.83 | |||||||||
2011 | 41,550 | | 15,669 | 57,219 | 3,341,017 | ||||||||||||
Change | 43,210 | | 18,320 | 61,530 | 1,205,882 | ||||||||||||
Patrick D. Daniel3,4 | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 1,409,714 | 5,333,114 | | 1,409,714 | 53,977,949 | | | | |||||||||
2011 | 700,955 | 2,632,257 | | 700,955 | 40,928,762 | ||||||||||||
Change | 708,759 | 2,700,857 | | 708,759 | 13,049,187 | ||||||||||||
J. Herb England | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2,120 | | 39,460 | 41,580 | 1,592,098 | 420,000 | 01-Jan-12 | 3.79 | |||||||||
2011 | 1,060 | | 17,507 | 18,567 | 1,084,127 | ||||||||||||
Change | 1,060 | | 21,953 | 23,013 | 507,971 | ||||||||||||
Charles W. Fischer | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 8,000 | | 9,919 | 17,919 | 686,119 | 420,000 | 28-Jul-14 | 1.63 | |||||||||
2011 | 4,000 | | 3,168 | 7,168 | 418,540 | ||||||||||||
Change | 4,000 | | 6,751 | 10,751 | 267,579 | ||||||||||||
V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10,000 | | 8,089 | 18,089 | 692,628 | 420,000 | 2-Nov-15 | 1.65 | |||||||||
2011 | 5,000 | | 636 | 5,636 | 329,086 | ||||||||||||
Change | 5,000 | | 7,453 | 12,453 | 363,542 | ||||||||||||
David A. Leslie | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 10,179 | | 38,526 | 48,705 | 1,864,914 | 420,000 | 26-Jul-10 | 4.44 | |||||||||
2011 | 4,949 | | 15,012 | 19,961 | 1,165,523 | ||||||||||||
Change | 5,230 | | 23,514 | 28,744 | 699,391 | ||||||||||||
George K. Petty | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 26,594 | | 47,464 | 74,058 | 2,835,681 | 420,000 | 01-Jul-09 | 6.75 | |||||||||
2011 | 13,132 | | 22,170 | 35,302 | 2,061,284 | ||||||||||||
Change | 13,462 | | 25,294 | 38,756 | 774,397 | ||||||||||||
Charles E. Shultz | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 28,466 | | 35,075 | 63,541 | 2,432,985 | 420,000 | 01-Dec-09 | 5.79 | |||||||||
2011 | 12,346 | | 16,195 | 28,541 | 1,666,509 | ||||||||||||
Change | 16,120 | | 18,880 | 35,000 | 766,476 | ||||||||||||
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Dan C. Tutcher | |||||||||||||||||
2011 | 616,856 | | 42,966 | 659,822 | 25,264,584 | 420,000 | 03-May-11 | 60.15 | |||||||||
2010 | 301,393 | | 20,027 | 321,420 | 18,767,714 | ||||||||||||
Change | 315,463 | | 22,939 | 338,402 | 6,496,870 | ||||||||||||
Catherine L. Williams | |||||||||||||||||
2011 | 25,394 | | 18,616 | 44,010 | 1,685,143 | 420,000 | 01-Nov-12 | 4.01 | |||||||||
2010 | 10,660 | | 7,270 | 17,930 | 1,046,933 | ||||||||||||
Change | 14,734 | | 11,346 | 26,080 | 638,210 | ||||||||||||
Total | |||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2,280,453 | 4,928,814 | 402,468 | 2,682,921 | 102,729,045 | ||||||||||||
2010 | 1,123,967 | 2,632,257 | 176,384 | 1,300,351 | 75,927,496 | ||||||||||||
Change | 1,156,486 | 2,296,557 | 226,084 | 1,382,570 | 26,801,549 | ||||||||||||
EXECUTIVES
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Executive summary
Our executive compensation programs are designed to motivate management to deliver strong corporate performance and invest our capital in ways that minimize risk and maximize return, while supporting our core business goal of delivering exceptional value to shareholders. The nature of Enbridge's business has an impact upon the design of our compensation programs and how we deliver compensation over time.
Enbridge's vision is to be the leading energy delivery company in North America. While we may be viewed as having achieved elements of this vision, enhancing and sustaining this position remains a continuing long-term pursuit. Our objective is to generate superior economic value for shareholders through investing capital in a low-risk and disciplined manner. Consistently applied, such stewardship should continue to generate attractive, risk adjusted returns and, in turn, provide for consistent and growing dividend distributions and related capital appreciation. Our business is capital intensive and longer-term in nature. Therefore, the impact of decisions made today may not be realized until several years in the future. Management has the commitment to shareholders to deliver steady, visible and predictable results in the short-term and to operate our assets in a responsible manner.
The compensation programs at Enbridge reflect a blend of short, medium and long-term incentive awards to support our pay for performance philosophy. Relevant corporate and business unit performance measures are established for the short-term compensation plan that focus on the critical financial, operational, safety and environmental aspects of the business. The performance measures for the medium and long-term plans focus on overall corporate performance aligned with shareholder expectations for earnings growth and Enbridge share price appreciation.
When assessing performance, the Human Resources & Compensation Committee (HRC Committee) takes into consideration both the objective pre-defined performance metrics as well as qualitative factors not captured in the formal metrics. For example, a decision to complete a certain acquisition may have longer-term strategic benefits to the company which may not be reflected in the short-term performance metrics. Also playing a role are a number of market-based and earnings-based key performance indicators that compare Enbridge's results to a peer group and to the broader market over a one to 10 year time horizon. Therefore, the assessment of overall performance is based on a combination of the pre-defined performance metrics, the key performance indicators, as well as the qualitative aspects of management's responsibilities.
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Our compensation governance structure consists of the Board, the HRC Committee and Mercer (Canada) Limited (Mercer), our independent advisor, and is reviewed regularly against best practices and regulatory guidance.
The Board is responsible for the oversight of the compensation principles and programs at Enbridge. The Board approves major compensation programs and payouts, including the compensation for the Chief Executive Officer. Compensation for the other named executives (as that term is defined on page 51 of this circular) is approved by the HRC Committee, based on recommendations made by the Chief Executive Officer.
The HRC Committee assists the Board in carrying out its responsibilities with respect to compensation matters by:
All members of the HRC Committee are independent under the independence standard discussed on page 23 of this circular. All members of the HRC Committee are knowledgeable and experienced individuals who have the necessary background in executive compensation to fulfill the HRC Committee's obligations to the Board and to our shareholders. Most members of the HRC Committee have significant experience as senior leaders of large organizations and have been long-standing members of Enbridge's HRC Committee or members of the compensation committees of other large organizations. Their experience and skill levels are broad-based and include expertise in areas such as finance, mergers and acquisitions, governance, human resource management and business management. A variety of industry experience is represented with significant knowledge of the energy and oil and gas sectors. The chair of the HRC Committee is an audit committee financial expert as that term is defined by the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and also sits on our Audit, Finance & Risk Committee.
The members of our HRC Committee are Catherine L. Williams (chair), David A. Arledge, J. Lorne Braithwaite, Charles W. Fischer, V. Maureen Kempston Darkes and Charles E. Shultz.
Independent advice
Since 2002, Mercer, an independent compensation consultant, has advised the HRC Committee on compensation issues to ensure our programs are appropriate, market-competitive and continue to meet our intended goals. Advisory services include:
The HRC Committee chair reviews and approves our terms of engagement with Mercer every year. The terms specify the work to be done in the year, Mercer's responsibilities and its fees. Any other projects must be approved by the HRC Committee chair. Management can also retain Mercer on compensation matters from time to time. The chair of the HRC Committee must approve all services over $10,000. Management engages Mercer to provide assistance in compensation areas including:
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While the HRC Committee takes the information and recommendations Mercer provides into consideration, it has full responsibility for its own decisions, which may reflect other factors and considerations.
Management and the HRC Committee engaged Mercer in 2011 to provide analysis and advice on compensation matters. The following table provides a breakdown of services provided and fees paid to Mercer and all of its affiliates by Enbridge and all its affiliates in 2011 and 2010:
Nature of work | Approximate fees 2011 ($) | Approximate fees 2010 ($) | ||||
Executive compensation-related fees | 233,366 | 168,065 | ||||
All other fees | 2,921,208 | 1,999,552 | ||||
Total | 3,154,574 | 2,167,617 | ||||
Risk management
Enbridge is committed to ensuring that our compensation programs and policies are aligned with the long-term objectives of our shareholders. To accomplish this, we incorporate general risk management principles into all decision making processes across the organization and we regularly review our executive compensation programs through third party compensation consultants. This integration and review procedure helps ensure that our programs continue to support shareholder interests and regulatory compliance and are aligned with sound principles of risk management and governance.
The HRC Committee oversees the company's compensation programs from the perspective of whether they could encourage individuals to take inappropriate or excessive risks that are reasonably likely to have a materially adverse effect on the company.
The company uses the following compensation practices to mitigate risk:
The HRC Committee has discussed the concept of risk as it relates to our compensation programs and does not believe our programs encourage excessive or inappropriate risk taking.
Hedging Policy
Our insider trading and reporting guidelines, among other things, prohibit directors, officers and employees from engaging in the following, in respect of any securities of Enbridge or its subsidiaries:
We provide incentive benefits to our employees, including officers, to voluntarily acquire Enbridge securities as a long-term incentive to align the commitment, interests and day-to-day activities and performance of those persons with the long term interests of Enbridge and its shareholders. Speculating in securities of Enbridge or its subsidiaries or taking derivative positions which delink the intended alignment of interests is prohibited.
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Philosophy and approach
Our approach to executive compensation is set by the HRC Committee and approved by the Board. Our programs are designed to accomplish three things:
Benchmarking to peers
We benchmark our executive compensation programs against a group of similar companies in Canada and the US to ensure we are rewarding our executives at a competitive level.
The Canadian companies are large pipeline, energy, utility and industrial companies that are similar to us in size. Together they reflect the Canadian business environment that we operate in.
The US companies are mainly oil and gas pipelines and utilities because the US energy sector is much larger and has more depth than Canada's.
Peer group
Canada | US | |||
Agrium Inc. | Ameren Corp. | |||
Atco Ltd. | Centerpoint Energy Inc. | |||
Canadian National Railway Company | DTE Energy Co. | |||
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. | El Paso Corp. | |||
Husky Energy | Nisource Inc. | |||
Nexen Inc. | OGE Energy Corp. | |||
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. | Oneok Inc. | |||
Suncor Energy Inc. | PG&E Corp. | |||
Talisman Energy Inc. | PPL Corp. | |||
Teck Cominco Ltd. | Questar Corp. | |||
TELUS Corp. | Sempra Energy | |||
TransAlta Corp. | Spectra Energy Corp. | |||
TransCanada Corp. | Williams Co. Inc. | |||
Xcel Energy Inc. | ||||
How we compare
Canada | US | ||||
Revenue | Above 75th percentile | Above 75th percentile | |||
Total assets | Above 75th percentile | Above 75th percentile | |||
Number of employees | Between 25th and 50th percentile | Between 25th and 50th percentile | |||
Market capitalization1 | Between 50th and 75th percentile | Above 75th percentile | |||
Setting compensation targets
Although we target overall total compensation at the 50th percentile, we establish base pay between the median and the 75th percentile, considering the skill, competency and experience of each executive. Executives who are demonstrating superior performance and consistently achieving significant results have their base pay aligned at the higher end of the percentile range. We link targets for short, medium and long-term incentives to base salary levels.
For each of the named executives, except the Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, we target total direct compensation at the median of comparator companies in North America, emphasizing the Canadian or US peer groups based on the executive's role and responsibilities. Actual total direct compensation depends on performance. Please see page 51 for a list of the named executives.
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For the Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, we compare to Canadian companies comparable in size to Enbridge that have a similar role in their organization.
Weighting | |||||
Canadian peer group | US peer group | ||||
President & Chief Executive Officer (North American focus) |
50% | 50% | |||
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer | 100% | 0% | |||
Other named executives | 80% | 20% | |||
At risk compensation
The graphs below show the compensation mix for our President & Chief Executive Officer and our other named executives. The short, medium and long-term incentives are considered to be at risk because their value is based on performance and is not guaranteed. In 2011, 80% of the target total direct compensation for the President & Chief Executive Officer and 71% for the other named executives was at risk, directly aligning corporate, business and individual performance with the interests of shareholders. Please see page 51 for a list of the named executives.
President & Chief Executive Officer | Other Named Executives | |
Share Ownership
It is important for all of our officers, including executives, to have a meaningful equity stake in the company. Owning Enbridge shares is a tangible way to align the interests of our officers with those of our shareholders.
Target ownership is a multiple of base salary, depending on position level, and officers are required to meet the target within four years of being appointed to the position. Officers can acquire Enbridge shares by participating in the employee savings plan, exercising stock options or by making personal investments in Enbridge shares. Personal holdings, or Enbridge shares held in the name of a spouse, dependent child or trust, all count toward meeting the guidelines. Stock options do not.
Target and actual share ownership as of December 31, 2011 | ||||||||
Executive | Target ownership | Actual ownership | Meets requirements |
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Patrick D. Daniel | 4x base salary | 42x base salary | ü | |||||
J. Richard Bird | 2x base salary | 18x base salary | ü | |||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 2x base salary | 16x base salary | ü | |||||
Al Monaco | 2x base salary | 7x base salary | ü | |||||
David T. Robottom | 2x base salary | 4x base salary | ü | |||||
Pay for performance
Performance is the cornerstone of our executive compensation programs. The programs are designed to motivate management to achieve the low risk, high return business model that shareholders expect, with a focus on the longer-term. The Board of Directors reviews our short, medium and long-term business plans and the HRC Committee links the compensation programs to these timeframes. This ensures that management is focused on delivering value to shareholders not only in the short-term, but also continued performance over the longer-term. The performance of our peer group is also considered.
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Annual decision making process
The HRC Committee reviews and approves the compensation plans and pay levels for all the named executives. The HRC Committee reviews and recommends the compensation plans and pay level for the President & Chief Executive Officer to the Board. The table below shows how we make compensation decisions.
Components
Total compensation is made up of six components.
Base salary | Short-term incentive | Medium-term incentives |
Longer-term incentives |
Retirement benefits | Other benefits | |||||||
annual cash bonus |
performance stock units restricted stock units |
incentive stock options performance stock options |
pension plans other retirement benefits |
savings plan perquisites medical, dental and insurance |
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Base salary
Our base salaries offer fixed compensation for performing day-to-day responsibilities, while balancing the individual's role and competency, market conditions and attraction and retention issues.
Short-term incentive
The short-term incentive plan is an annual bonus plan, paid out in cash. It is designed to motivate management to achieve corporate, business and individual objectives tied to executing our business strategy and to reward them according to their achievement for the year.
Each executive's target award and payout range reflect the level of responsibility associated with the role, as well as competitive practice, and are calculated as a percentage of base salary.
The award is paid out based on performance against a combination of corporate, business unit and individual goals. To ensure alignment between each executive and the execution of the overall business strategy, all executives have a significant component of their incentive tied to operational business unit results as well as corporate measures. For those executives who have primary responsibility for overall corporate performance, the corporate performance
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metrics are given the most weight. Business unit performance metrics are given the most weight for executives with primary responsibility within a business unit.
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Patrick D. Daniel | 90% | 0 180% | 60% | 20% | 20% | ||||||
J. Richard Bird | 50% | 0 100% | 60% | 20% | 20% | ||||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 50% | 0 100% | 25% | 50% | 25% | ||||||
Al Monaco | 50% | 0 100% | 25% | 50% | 25% | ||||||
David T. Robottom | 50% | 0 100% | 60% | 20% | 20% | ||||||
We calculate the awards using an actual performance multiplier that ranges anywhere from 0 to 2.0, depending on whether the combination of goals has been met.
Using discretion
The President & Chief Executive Officer can recommend an adjustment to the calculated short-term incentive award for his direct reports up or down when he feels it is appropriate, to reflect extraordinary events and other things not contemplated in the original measures or targets. The HRC Committee must approve the Chief Executive Officer's recommendations.
The HRC Committee can adjust the calculated short-term incentive award for the President & Chief Executive Officer up or down at its discretion. It can also change or waive the eligibility criteria, performance measures and the target and maximum award levels when it believes it is reasonable to do so, considering things like key performance indicators and the business environment in which the performance was achieved.
Medium and long-term incentives
Our medium and long-term incentives for executives include three plans: the performance stock unit plan, the performance stock option plan and the incentive stock option plan. These plans motivate executives to deliver strong performance and reward them for achieving earnings targets, maintaining top quartile price-to-earnings performance compared to our peers and appreciation in the Enbridge share price over the longer term.
The number of incentive stock options awarded to each plan participant is determined by first applying the respective target award, established for each position as a percentage of salary. This award may then be adjusted to reflect individual performance and succession candidacy and may be further adjusted to counter prevailing market pressures for particular skill sets.
We also have a restricted stock unit plan that has no performance conditions and is designed as a retention tool for middle management. We have never granted these restricted stock units to executives.
The three plans that apply to executives all have different terms, vesting conditions and performance criteria. This mitigates the risks associated with our compensation plans by ensuring our executives do not have an incentive to
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produce only short-term results for individual profit. This approach benefits shareholders and maximizes the value of the medium and long-term incentives granted to executives.
Performance stock unit plan | Performance stock option plan | Incentive stock option plan | |||||
Term | Three years | Eight years | 10 years | ||||
Description | Phantom Enbridge shares with performance conditions that affect payout. | Options to acquire Enbridge shares. | Options to acquire Enbridge shares. | ||||
Frequency | Granted every year. | Granted approximately every five years. |
Granted every year. | ||||
Performance Conditions |
Two performance conditions, weighted 50% each: Earnings per share relative to a target set at the start of the term; and Price-to-earnings performance relative to peers. |
Share price targets that must be met within a defined time period. |
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Vesting | Units mature in full after three years. | Options vest 20% per year over five years, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. | Options vest at 25% per year over four years, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. | ||||
Payout |
Paid out in cash at the end of three years based on: the market value of an Enbridge share at the end of three years; and the performance conditions. |
Participant acquires Enbridge shares at the exercise price defined at the time of grant (fair market value). |
Participant acquires Enbridge shares at the exercise price defined at the time of grant (fair market value). |
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The table below shows the target amounts that we grant in medium and long-term incentives and the amount that each plan contributes to that total, in each case as a percentage of base salary.
Target medium and long-term incentive grant (as % of base salary) |
Amount each plan contributes to total target grant (as % of base salary) |
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Performance stock units |
Performance stock options |
Incentive stock options |
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President & Chief Executive Officer | 330% | 115% | 100% | 115% | |||||
Other named executives | 200% | 70% | 60% | 70% | |||||
Medium and long-term incentive grants are determined as follows:
Performance stock units
Performance stock units give our executives the opportunity to earn up to two times the value of their units when they mature by achieving certain performance measures. We typically grant performance stock units annually, at the beginning of the year.
We currently use two performance measures, each weighted at 50%:
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of companies, chosen because they are all capital market competitors, have a similar risk profile and operate in a comparable sector.
P/E ratio comparator group | ||||
Ameren Corp. | OGE Energy Corp. | |||
Canadian Utilities | Oneok Inc. | |||
Centerpoint Energy Inc. | PG&E Corp. | |||
Emera Inc. | Sempra Energy | |||
Fortis Inc. | Spectra Energy Corp. | |||
National Fuels Gas Corp. | TransAlta Corp. | |||
Nisource Inc. | TransCanada Corporation | |||
We calculate the payout at the end of the three year term using an actual performance multiplier that ranges from 0 to 2.0 depending on whether the performance conditions are met. The final Enbridge share price at the end of the term is the weighted average trading price of an Enbridge share on the TSX or NYSE for the last 20 days before the end of the term.
Performance stock options
Performance stock options give executives the opportunity to buy Enbridge shares at the exercise price specified at the time of the grant, as long as Enbridge share price targets are met by a certain date. We set the targets before we grant the performance stock options, basing them on our strategic plan and historical P/E ratio information for the industry.
In 2007, we granted performance stock options to the executive officers at the time. Later in 2008, performance stock options were granted to Mr. Monaco when he was appointed to the executive team.
Grant date | Number of stock options granted1 |
Exercise price | Share price targets1 | Must be exercised by | ||||||
August 15, 2007 | 4,690,0002 | $18.29 per Enbridge share | $25 and $27.50 by February 2014 | August 15, 2015 | ||||||
February 19, 2008 | 500,000 | $20.21 per Enbridge share | $25 and $27.50 by February 2014 | August 15, 2015 | ||||||
As of December 31, 2011, both Enbridge share price targets have been met, therefore 80% of the 2007 grant is exercisable and 60% of the 2008 grant is exercisable.
Incentive stock options
An incentive stock option gives a participant the option to buy one Enbridge share at some point in the future at the exercise price defined at the time of grant.
We typically grant incentive stock options in February of each year to both Canadian and US members of senior management who are eligible to participate in the incentive stock option plan. Options granted to US employees can either be qualified or non-qualified, as defined by the US Internal Revenue Code.
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Stock options vest in equal installments over a four-year period. The maximum term of a stock option is 10 years, but the term can be reduced if the executive leaves the company. See page 65 for details.
The exercise price of a stock option is the weighted average trading price of an Enbridge share on the TSX or NYSE for the last five trading days before the grant date. If the grant date is during a trading blackout period, we will adjust the grant date to no earlier than the sixth trading day after the trading blackout period ends. We do not backdate stock options.
We may grant incentive stock options to executives when they join the company, and would normally grant them on the executive's date of hire. If the hire date falls within a blackout period, the grant is delayed until after the end of the blackout period.
Stock options granted and outstanding
As of March 2, 2012 |
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Stock options outstanding | ||||
stock option plans | 29,161,332 | |||
legacy incentive stock option plan (2002) | 7,103,860 | |||
all stock option plans (incentive stock option plan and performance stock option plan) | 4.62% of total issued and outstanding shares | |||
Transferring and assigning stock options
The holder of an option cannot transfer or assign it other than by will, or as allowed by the laws of descent and distribution.
Receiving cash instead of Enbridge shares
When a participant prefers to receive cash instead of Enbridge shares, he or she exercises their options and chooses to receive Enbridge shares with a fair market value equal to the "in-the-money" value of the option at the time it is exercised. The Enbridge shares are then sold to provide the cash to the participant and we reduce the total number of Enbridge shares issued under the stock option plans (not the number of underlying Enbridge shares reserved for issue).
Making changes to the stock option plans
The Board can make changes to the stock option plans, in whole or in part, as long as the regulators approve the changes; however, shareholders must also approve the following changes:
Adjustments
The Board or the HRC Committee may make the following adjustments to the options or to the Enbridge shares that can be issued under the stock option plans upon the occurrence of certain events, including the payment of a stock dividend or a restructuring of our share capital:
The Board can also adjust the number of shares available under the stock option plans, the option price per Enbridge share and the option period, to allow our shareholder rights plan to continue to operate.
Please see page 64 and 65 for further information regarding our stock option plans, such as stock option plan restrictions and termination provisions.
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Retirement benefits
As of January 1, 2000, or the time of hire if after that date, the named executives joined the senior management pension plan, which is a non-contributory defined benefit plan that pays out an enhanced retirement income to all senior management employees. Before becoming members of this plan, certain named executives participated in a non-contributory defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan.
Defined benefit plan
The graphic below shows how we calculate the retirement benefit payable under the defined benefit pension plan applicable to the named executives:
Some key terms of the defined benefit plan
Defined contribution plan
The defined contribution pension plan is a non-contributory pension plan. The level of contribution varies, depending on age and years of service.
Other retirement benefits
Other benefits
Our savings plan, perquisites and benefits plans are key elements of our total compensation package for our named executives. Please see page 51 for a list of the named executives.
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Savings plan
Our savings plan encourages share ownership. Employee contributions of up to 2.5% of base salary that are used toward the purchase of Enbridge shares are matched by the company in the form of flexible benefit credits. The named executives participate in this plan along with all other employees.
Perquisites
The named executives receive an annual perquisite allowance to offset expenses related to their position. This includes the cost of owning and operating a vehicle, parking and recreational clubs. These allowance levels are reviewed regularly for competitiveness. The named executives are also reimbursed for a portion of costs for personal financial planning.
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Patrick D. Daniel | $49,500 | 50% up to $10,000 | |||
J. Richard Bird | $35,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
Stephen J. Wuori | $35,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
Al Monaco | $30,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
David T. Robottom | $30,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
Medical, dental and insurance benefits
Medical, dental and insurance benefits are available to meet the specific needs of individuals and their families. The named executives participate in the same plan as all other employees. The plans are structured to provide minimum basic coverage with the option of enhanced coverage at a level that is competitive and affordable.
The HRC Committee reviews our retirement and other benefits regularly. These benefits are a key element of a total compensation package and are designed to be competitive and reasonably meet the needs of executives in their current roles and when they retire from Enbridge.
Compensation changes in 2012
The HRC Committee reviews Enbridge's compensation philosophy and practices every year with assistance from Mercer, an independent compensation consultant, to ensure they are appropriate, competitive and continuing to meet our intended goals. There are no compensation design/program changes approved by the HRC Committee for implementation in 2012.
As part of our ongoing assessment we will continue to review our pay programs during the course of 2012. A review of the market comparator group for the senior executives will also be undertaken. Any changes will be brought forward to the HRC Committee and the Board for decision. Any approved changes would come into effect in 2013.
Executive officer changes in 2012
On February 27, 2012, Mr. Patrick D. Daniel, President & Chief Executive Officer, provided formal notice to the Board of Directors of his intention to retire on or before the end of 2012. The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Al Monaco as President of Enbridge and a member of the Board of Directors effective February 27, 2012. Mr. Daniel will remain Chief Executive Officer and a director of the company until the date of his retirement.
2011 performance
Enbridge made tremendous progress on many fronts in 2011, including further securing our future growth. We achieved strong growth in earnings and cash flow in 2011, with earnings at the top of our guidance range. Adjusted earnings reflecting $1.48 per Enbridge share represented an 11% increase over 2010.
Over the course of the year the company reached agreement with our liquids pipelines shippers on the 10-year Competitive Toll Settlement which represents a cooperative agreement between Enbridge and its shippers that aligns interests, provides certainty to shippers and provides Enbridge the opportunity to earn higher returns through diligent management of the pipeline system. In addition the company secured an additional $6 billion of growth opportunities across our existing businesses of Liquids Pipelines, Gas Pipelines, Gas Distribution and Green Energy as well as into new platforms including power transmission and the Canadian midstream gas sector.
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Notable growth projects include the proposed $1.2 billion Athabasca Twinning Project to connect growing oil sands production and our Gulf Coast Access strategy to broaden market access to the US Gulf Coast for Canadian and US crude oil production. The latter includes expansion of Enbridge's existing infrastructure between Flanagan, Illinois and Cushing, Oklahoma, and the reversal and expansion of the Seaway Pipeline System from Cushing to the US Gulf Coast. Enbridge acquired 50% of the Seaway Pipeline System in 2011.
The rapidly growing Bakken region continued to be an area of focus. Enbridge received approval for its Canadian Bakken Expansion Program in late 2011 and we have planned expansions of our regional infrastructure in both Canada and the US in both our crude oil systems, and natural gas infrastructure through the company's investments in Alliance Pipeline Ltd. and Aux Sable Liquids Products.
We entered the Canadian midstream sector through the $1.15 billion investment in the Cabin Gas Plant Development and we advanced our strategic objectives to enter the power transmission sector through the acquisition of the 300 megawatt Montana-Alberta Tie-line project. Our Green Energy business continues to grow. In 2011, we placed approximately 370 megawatts of wind and solar generating capacity into service and entered the renewable sector in Quebec through investment in the 300 megawatt Lac Alfred wind project.
At the end of 2011, the company's total of commercially secured projects stood at over $11 billion, reinforcing management's confidence that Enbridge can achieve an average annual growth rate in adjusted EPS of 10% through 2015, based on conservative assumptions for mainline throughput and future growth investment. In December 2011, we announced our 2012 guidance for adjusted earnings of $1.58 to $1.74 per Enbridge share, the midpoint of which represents an approximately 12% increase over 2011.
This year was also one of progress in further reinforcing safety and operational integrity across all of Enbridge's business units. A comprehensive operational risk management assessment and planning initiative was undertaken across the enterprise to identify and implement further risk mitigation strategies to provide assurance that Enbridge will achieve its safety, integrity and environmental protection objectives. Enhancing the safety focus of the organization was further strengthened this year with the enterprise-wide creation and adoption of Enbridge's Life Saving Rules and the rollout of a number of additional safety-enhancing initiatives. This will remain one of the company's top priorities in 2012.
All of these developments had an impact on our share performance in 2011. After approval by our shareholders, we split our common shares on a two-for-one basis in May 2011. Our common shares reached a 52-week trading high of $38.17 on the TSX on December 30, before closing that day, and the year at $38.09 per common share. Since our inception as a publicly traded entity over 58 years ago, we have delivered an average annual total shareholder return of 14%, outperforming the TSX Composite Index by almost 5% over a similar timeframe.
In 2011, Enbridge was the largest single point contributor to the TSX Composite Index. This means that Enbridge had the highest performance of the large cap companies and had a greater positive impact on TSX performance than any other stock.
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In December 2011, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2825 per common share to begin in the first quarter of 2012, a 15% increase over the quarterly dividend we paid in 2011. Enbridge has increased its dividend by an average of 13% per year over the last five years; we have paid dividends for 58 years.
2011 pay decisions
The HRC Committee reviewed the performance, business environment and peer group comparisons and recommended the 2011 compensation for our President & Chief Executive Officer. The HRC Committee also reviewed and approved the recommendations of the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Development and our three other most highly compensated officers (our named executives):
Base salary
On April 1, 2011, Messrs. Daniel and Bird received modest base salary increases (3.0%) to maintain their competitive position within the market. Larger increases were awarded to Mr. Wuori (3.5%), Mr. Robottom (5.0%) and Mr. Monaco (5.0%) to improve the competitiveness of their compensation relative to the market.
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J. Richard Bird | 576,800 | 3.0% | 560,000 | 3.7% | |||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 605,480 | 3.5% | 585,000 | 3.2% | |||||
Al Monaco | 525,000 | 5.0% | 500,000 | 11.1% | |||||
David T. Robottom | 443,100 | 5.0% | 422,000 | 7.7% | |||||
Short-term incentive
Our short-term incentive is awarded based on performance against a combination of corporate, business unit and individual objectives that were established and approved at the beginning of 2011. In February 2012, the HRC Committee determined awards for the named executives under the short-term incentive plan of $4,571,730 including $2,396,000 to the President & Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate performance
Our 2011 corporate performance was measured by adjusted EPS. This is a metric that focuses on return to shareholders and is aligned with how investors and security analysts assess Enbridge's performance on an annual basis. Adjusted EPS is closely aligned with the company's targets and objectives and is consistent with information reported regularly to the investor community. It is a metric that is understandable from an employee perspective. The annual Board-approved budget establishes the target (1.0 multiplier) for this metric. The minimum (0) and maximum (2.0) multipliers are set using the low-end and top-end of the external guidance range that is publicly disclosed at the start of the year. The adjusted EPS metric represents a significant component of our corporate named executives' short-term incentive award, ranging from 25% to 60%.
Our 2011 EPS guidance range was $1.38 to $1.48 as approved by the Board prior to the beginning of 2012. Actual performance was $1.48. Consistent with our financial reporting and public disclosure of results, adjusted earnings excludes the impact of non-recurring or non-operating items. Approximately $119 million of net adjustments were made to arrive at adjusted earnings of $1,110 million, including adjustments for mark-to-market gains/(losses) and tax on intercompany gains on sales.
In addition to strong financial results, 2011 performance was extremely positive on a number of fronts. We:
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The HRC Committee also considered our performance compared to other companies in our performance stock unit peer group and companies in the TSX60 and TSX Composite Indices, as measured by dividend per Enbridge share growth, total shareholder return and reward to risk over the past one, three, five and 10 year periods. Enbridge's 2011 performance on all of the key performance indicators was very strong, featuring:
For 2011 short-term incentive calculations, based on the adjusted EPS result of $1.48, the corporate performance multiplier was 2.0 out of 2.0.
Business unit performance
Business unit performance is assessed relative to a scorecard of metrics and targets established by each business leader and their senior management teams at the start of the year. Scorecards include a range of financial and operational metrics that include the safety and reliability of our systems, environmental components, governance measures, customer service and satisfaction measures and employee metrics geared to health and safety, employee engagement and our ability to attract and retain the talent that we need to execute on our business strategies. In 2011, there was an increase in emphasis on business unit performance for all named executives to reinforce business unit accountability and importance.
The following is an overview of the type of metrics and overall performance multiplier used for each named executive this year:
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J. Richard Bird | Corporate office | financial (corporate costs) full range of operational measures for the combined enterprise |
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Stephen J. Wuori | Liquids Pipelines | financial measures related to the Liquids Pipelines business unit full range of operational measures for the Liquids Pipelines business unit |
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Individual Performance
The President & Chief Executive Officer's individual 2011 objectives were established at the start of the year, taking into consideration our financial and strategic priorities. The President & Chief Executive Officer established individual objectives for the other executives for 2011 at the start of the year, basing them on strategic and operational priorities related to their portfolios, development of succession candidates, employee engagement, leadership and community involvement.
You'll find a discussion of each named executive's individual and business unit performances starting on page 55 of this circular.
Use of Discretion
Given Enbridge's exceptional performance during 2011, the HRC Committee approved a 10% increase to the short-term incentive awards to reflect the significant accomplishments achieved.
Overall Performance
Short-term Incentive Calculations
The table below shows how we calculated each named executive's overall performance multiplier in 2011.
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Patrick D. Daniel | 60% | 2.0 | 1.20 | 20% | 1.64 | 0.33 | 20% | 1.95 | 0.39 | 1.92 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Richard Bird | 60% | 2.0 | 1.20 | 20% | 1.64 | 0.33 | 20% | 1.70 | 0.34 | 1.87 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 25% | 2.0 | 0.50 | 50% | 1.78 | 0.89 | 25% | 1.95 | 0.49 | 1.88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Al Monaco | 25% | 2.0 | 0.50 | 50% | 1.64 | 0.82 | 25% | 1.75 | 0.44 | 1.76 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
David T. Robottom | 60% | 2.0 | 1.20 | 20% | 1.64 | 0.33 | 20% | 1.60 | 0.32 | 1.85 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
We used the overall performance multiplier to calculate each named executive's short-term incentive as follows:
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Patrick D. Daniel | 1,279,000 | 90% | 1.92 | 2,207,810 | 2,396,000 | ||||||||||||
J. Richard Bird | 576,800 | 50% | 1.87 | 538,731 | 592,620 | ||||||||||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 605,480 | 50% | 1.88 | 568,394 | 625,240 | ||||||||||||
Al Monaco | 525,000 | 50% | 1.76 | 461,344 | 507,490 | ||||||||||||
David T. Robottom | 443,100 | 50% | 1.85 | 409,424 | 450,380 | ||||||||||||
Medium and Long-term incentives
Our medium and long-term incentives are granted early in the year. They are usually targeted to the 50th percentile of our peer group, with the opportunity to realize this value to a greater or lesser degree based on how Enbridge performs in the future.
In February 2011, we granted 370,900 incentive stock options to the Enbridge named executives. This grant reflected the target delivery for this compensation program and the Black-Scholes value of the stock option at the time of grant. Effective January 1, 2011, we granted 51,900 performance stock units which resulted in total direct compensation (base salary, short-term incentive, medium-term incentive and long-term incentives) being positioned in the top quartile of the competitive market, which is a reflection of the superior performance of the company. Both of the previously noted grants have been adjusted to 741,800 incentive stock options and 103,800 performance stock units respectively, reflecting the stock split approved by shareholders in May 2011.
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Performance stock units
The table below shows the performance stock units granted to the named executives in early 2011.
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J. Richard Bird | 14,000 | 390,880 | 70% | ||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 14,000 | 390,880 | 67% | ||||
Al Monaco | 14,000 | 390,880 | 78% | ||||
David T. Robottom | 10,600 | 295,952 | 70% | ||||
Stock options
The table below shows the incentive stock options granted to the named executives in early 2011.
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J. Richard Bird | 100,000 | 400,000 | 71% | ||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 100,000 | 400,000 | 68% | ||||
Al Monaco | 100,000 | 400,000 | 80% | ||||
David T. Robottom | 75,800 | 303,200 | 72% | ||||
Payouts
The performance stock units granted in 2009 matured on December 31, 2011 and both performance targets were met. The performance multiplier was set at 2.0 based on:
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The table below shows the performance unit payouts to the named executives in early 2012.
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Patrick D. Daniel | 70,000 | 7,425 | 77,425 | 2.0 | 36.38 | 5,633,464 | ||||||||||||||||
J. Richard Bird | 20,000 | 2,122 | 22,122 | 2.0 | 36.38 | 1,609,561 | ||||||||||||||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 20,000 | 2,122 | 22,122 | 2.0 | 36.38 | 1,609,561 | ||||||||||||||||
Al Monaco | 16,000 | 1,697 | 17,697 | 2.0 | 36.38 | 1,287,649 | ||||||||||||||||
David T. Robottom | 10,800 | 1,146 | 11,946 | 2.0 | 36.38 | 869,163 | ||||||||||||||||
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President & Chief Executive Officer
Total direct compensation
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Base salary | 1,269,750 | 3.1% | 1,231,500 | 1,200,000 | |||||
Short-term incentive | 2,396,000 | 85.7% | 1,290,000 | 2,133,000 | |||||
$3,665,750 | 45.4% | $2,521,500 | $3,333,000 | ||||||
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Performance stock units | 1,429,504 | (54.1% | ) | 3,117,180 | 1,354,850 | ||||
Stock options | 1,464,000 | 10.7% | 1,322,020 | 1,426,760 | |||||
$2,893,504 | (34.8% | ) | $4,439,200 | $2,781,610 | |||||
Base salary
On April 1, 2011, Mr. Daniel's base salary was increased by 3%, consistent with overall market increases for executives.
Short-term incentive
Mr. Daniel's short term incentive award is based mostly on company performance (60%), measured in 2011 by adjusted EPS. Performance against target for corporate adjusted EPS this year was 2.0 out of 2.0 (see page 52).
Business unit performance accounts for 20% of Mr. Daniel's short-term incentive award calculation with individual performance accounting for the remaining 20%.
Under his leadership:
In acknowledgement of Mr. Daniel's outstanding leadership and achievement as Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge for over ten years, his contributions to the energy industry and his continued commitment to social responsibility and building healthy and sustainable communities, Caldwell Partners awarded him the distinction of being named Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year in 2011.
The Board acknowledged Mr. Daniel's strong individual performance in 2011, and his individual performance multiplier was approved at 1.95 out of 2.0. Mr. Daniel's combined 2011 short-term incentive award was $2,396,000. This award reflects the 10% increase approved by the HRC Committee to recognize Enbridge's exceptional performance in 2011.
Medium and long-term incentives
Mr. Daniel was awarded 183,000 incentive stock options and 25,600 performance stock units in early 2011. These numbers were restated to 366,000 stock options and 51,200 performance stock units, respectively, to reflect the stock split in May 2011.
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J. Richard Bird
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Development
Total direct compensation
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Base salary | 572,600 | 3.2% | 555,000 | 540,000 | |||||
Short-term incentive | 592,620 | 63.7% | 362,000 | 600,000 | |||||
$1,165,220 | 27.1% | $917,000 | $1,140,000 | ||||||
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Performance stock units | 390,880 | (66.2% | ) | 1,157,135 | 387,100 | ||||
Stock options | 400,000 | 7.4% | 372,400 | 403,800 | |||||
$790,880 | (48.3% | ) | $1,529,535 | $790,900 | |||||
Base salary
On April 1, 2011, Mr. Bird's base salary was increased by 3% to maintain competitiveness with our peers.
Short-term incentive
Mr. Bird's short term incentive is based mostly on company performance (60%), measured in 2011 by adjusted EPS. Corporate performance on this measure was determined to be 2.0 out of 2.0 (see page 52).
In 2010, we introduced two business unit performance metrics for corporate employees: cost containment and combined non-financial business unit performance. These measures are weighted equally and are intended to reinforce accountability for managing controllable costs and for aligning corporate employees with the performance and operations of the business units. Business unit performance in 2011 was 1.64 out of 2.0, accounting for 20% of Mr. Bird's 2011 short-term incentive award.
The remaining 20% is based on an individual performance multiplier of 1.70 out of 2.0.
In 2011, Mr. Bird:
Mr. Bird's combined 2011 short-term incentive award was $592,620. This award reflects the 10% increase approved by the HRC Committee to recognize Enbridge's exceptional performance in 2011.
Medium and long-term incentives
Mr. Bird was awarded 50,000 incentive stock options and 7,000 performance stock units in early 2011. These numbers were restated to 100,000 stock options and 14,000 performance stock units, respectively, to reflect the stock split in May 2011.
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Stephen J. Wuori
President, Liquids Pipelines
Total direct compensation
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Base salary | 600,360 | 3.4% | 580,500 | 567,000 | |||||
Short-term incentive | 625,240 | 82.3% | 343,000 | 540,000 | |||||
$1,225,600 | 32.7% | $923,500 | $1,107,000 | ||||||
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Performance stock units | 390,880 | (66.2% | ) | 1,157,135 | 387,100 | ||||
Stock options | 400,000 | 7.4% | 372,400 | 403,800 | |||||
$790,880 | (48.3% | ) | $1,529,535 | $790,900 | |||||
Base salary
On April 1, 2011, Mr. Wuori's base salary was increased by 3.5% to maintain competitiveness with our peers.
Short-term incentive
Mr. Wuori's short term incentive is based on company performance (25%), measured in 2011 by adjusted EPS. Corporate performance on this measure was determined to be 2.0 out of 2.0 (see page 52).
The performance of the Liquids Pipelines business unit accounts for 50% of Mr. Wuori's short-term incentive award calculation. Financial performance, measured by earnings relative to the approved 2011 budget, was above target for this business unit. Safety and environmental performance indicators were significantly above target, as were pipeline integrity results and secured business development. Employee engagement and recruitment success (measured by turnover and hiring metrics) were also above target. The overall business unit multiplier for Liquids Pipelines was 1.78 out of 2.0.
The remaining 25% of Mr. Wuori's short-term incentive award is based on an individual performance multiplier of 1.95 out of 2.0.
In 2011, Mr. Wuori:
The President & Chief Executive Officer acknowledged Mr. Wuori's strong individual performance in 2011, as reflected in his individual performance multiplier of 1.95 out of 2.0. Mr. Wuori's combined 2011 short-term incentive award was $625,240. This award reflects the 10% increase approved by the HRC Committee to recognize Enbridge's exceptional performance in 2011.
Medium and long-term incentives
Mr. Wuori was awarded 50,000 incentive stock options and 7,000 performance stock units in early 2011. These numbers were restated to 100,000 stock options and 14,000 performance stock units, respectively, to reflect the stock split in May 2011.
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Al Monaco
President, Gas Pipelines, Green Energy & International
Total direct compensation
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Base salary | 518,750 | 6.4% | 487,500 | 437,500 | |||||
Short-term incentive | 507,490 | 47.5% | 344,000 | 500,000 | |||||
$1,026,240 | 23.4% | $831,500 | $937,500 | ||||||
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Performance stock units | 390,880 | (66.2% | ) | 1,157,135 | 309,680 | ||||
Stock options | 400,000 | 7.4% | 372,400 | 336,500 | |||||
$790,880 | (48.3% | ) | $1,529,535 | $646,180 | |||||
Base salary
On April 1, 2011, Mr. Monaco's base salary was increased 5% to improve overall competitiveness with our peers.
Short-term incentive
A portion of Mr. Monaco's short term incentive award is based on company performance (25%), measured in 2011 by adjusted EPS. Corporate performance on this measure was determined to be 2.0 out of 2.0 (see page 52).
The performance of the Gas Pipelines, Green Energy & International business unit accounts for 50% of Mr. Monaco's short-term incentive. Each business segment has its own set of performance metrics applicable to their specific mandate. Overall financial performance (measured by earnings relative to the 2011 budget), was above target, as was operational performance, which is a combination of safety, reliability, environmental and other non-financial measures. The overall business unit multiplier for Gas Pipelines, Green Energy & International used in the calculation for Mr. Monaco's short-term incentive was 1.64 out of 2.0.
The remaining 25% of Mr. Monaco's short-term incentive award is based on an individual performance multiplier of 1.75 out of 2.0.
In 2011, Mr. Monaco:
Mr. Monaco's individual performance multiplier was 1.75 out of 2.0. Mr. Monaco's combined 2011 short-term incentive was $507,490. This award reflects the 10% increase approved by the HRC Committee to recognize Enbridge's exceptional performance in 2011.
Medium and long-term incentives
Mr. Monaco was awarded 50,000 incentive stock options and 7,000 performance stock units in early 2011. These numbers were restated to 100,000 stock options and 14,000 performance stock units, respectively, to reflect the stock split in May 2011.
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David T. Robottom
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
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Base salary | 437,825 | 5.6% | 414,500 | 392,000 | |||||
Short-term incentive | 450,380 | 63.2% | 276,000 | 375,000 | |||||
$888,205 | 28.6% | $690,500 | $767,000 | ||||||
Equity | |||||||||
Performance stock units | 295,952 | (62.7% | ) | 793,464 | 209,034 | ||||
Stock options | 303,200 | 14.3% | 265,335 | 235,550 | |||||
$599,152 | (43.4% | ) | $1,058,799 | $444,584 | |||||
Base salary
On April 1, 2011, Mr. Robottom's base salary was increased by 5% to improve overall competitiveness with our peers.
Short-term incentive
Mr. Robottom's short-term incentive is primarily based on company performance (60%), measured in 2011 by adjusted EPS. Corporate performance on this measure was determined to be 2.0 out of 2.0 (see page 52).
In 2010, we introduced two business unit performance metrics for corporate employees: cost containment and combined non-financial business unit performance. These measures are weighted equally and are intended to reinforce accountability for managing controllable costs and for aligning corporate employees with the performance and operations of the business units. Business unit performance in 2011 was 1.64 out of 2.0, accounting for 20% of Mr. Robottom's 2011 short-term incentive award.
The remaining 20% of Mr. Robottom's short-term incentive award was based on an individual performance multiplier of 1.60 out of 2.0.
In 2011, Mr. Robottom:
Mr. Robottom's combined 2011 short-term incentive award was $450,380. This award reflects the 10% increase approved by the HRC Committee to recognize Enbridge's exceptional performance in 2011.
Medium and long-term incentives
Mr. Robottom was awarded 37,900 incentive stock options and 5,300 performance stock units in early 2011. These numbers were restated to 75,800 stock options and 10,600 performance stock units, respectively, to reflect the stock split in May 2011.
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Executive compensation and shareholder return
The chart below shows what $100 invested in Enbridge shares on December 31, 2006 would have been worth at the end of each of the last five years and compares that to the performance of the S&P/TSX Composite Index. It also shows total compensation reported for the named executives each year.
We grant performance stock options approximately every five years. The award in 2007 increased total compensation significantly because we included the full grant date fair value of the stock options in the year's compensation.
Total return vs. total compensation
As at December 31 | 2007 ($) |
2008 ($) |
2009 ($) |
2010 ($) |
2011 ($) |
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Enbridge Total Return | $103 | $105 | $134 | $160 | $223 | |||||||
S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index | $110 | $74 | $99 | $117 | $107 | |||||||
Total compensation of named executives ($MM)1 | $16.5 | $16.0 | $14.1 | $18.1 | $16.3 | |||||||
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Summary compensation table
The table below shows the total we and our subsidiaries paid and granted to the named executives for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Executive and principal position |
Year | Salary ($) |
Share- based awards1 ($) |
Option- based awards2 ($) |
Non-equity (annual incentive plan)3 ($) |
Pension value4 ($) |
All other compensation5 ($) |
Total compensation ($) |
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Patrick D. Daniel6 | 2011 | 1,269,750 | 1,429,504 | 1,464,000 | 2,396,000 | 862,000 | 200,513 | 7,621,767 | ||||||||||
President & Chief | 2010 | 1,231,500 | 3,117,180 | 1,322,020 | 1,290,000 | 949,000 | 146,156 | 8,055,856 | ||||||||||
Executive Officer | 2009 | 1,200,000 | 1,354,850 | 1,426,760 | 2,133,000 | (244,000 | ) | 151,320 | 6,021,930 | |||||||||
J. Richard Bird | 2011 | 572,600 | 390,880 | 400,000 | 592,620 | 300,000 | 64,821 | 2,320,921 | ||||||||||
Executive Vice President, | 2010 | 555,000 | 1,157,135 | 372,400 | 362,000 | 192,000 | 64,776 | 2,703,311 | ||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer & | 2009 | 540,000 | 387,100 | 403,800 | 600,000 | 27,000 | 63,740 | 2,021,640 | ||||||||||
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Stephen J. Wuori6 | 2011 | 600,360 | 390,880 | 400,000 | 625,240 | 213,000 | 202,007 | 2,431,487 | ||||||||||
President, Liquids | 2010 | 578,223 | 1,157,135 | 372,400 | 343,000 | 134,000 | 68,598 | 2,653,356 | ||||||||||
Pipelines | 2009 | 567,000 | 387,100 | 403,800 | 540,000 | (53,000 | ) | 68,039 | 1,912,939 | |||||||||
Al Monaco | 2011 | 518,750 | 390,880 | 400,000 | 507,490 | 221,000 | 49,975 | 2,088,095 | ||||||||||
President, Gas Pipelines, | 2010 | 487,500 | 1,157,135 | 372,400 | 344,000 | 238,000 | 49,944 | 2,648,979 | ||||||||||
Green Energy & International | 2009 | 437,500 | 309,680 | 336,500 | 500,000 | 202,000 | 45,625 | 1,831,305 | ||||||||||
David T. Robottom | 2011 | 437,825 | 295,952 | 303,200 | 450,380 | 317,000 | 44,126 | 1,848,483 | ||||||||||
Executive Vice President & | 2010 | 414,500 | 793,464 | 265,335 | 276,000 | 269,000 | 43,807 | 2,062,106 | ||||||||||
Chief Legal Officer | 2009 | 392,000 | 209,034 | 235,550 | 375,000 | 192,000 | 43,075 | 1,446,659 | ||||||||||
Year | CA$ | US$ | Exchange rate US$1=$CA | |||||
2011 | 27.92 | | | |||||
2010 | 47.23 | 44.93 | 1.0466 | |||||
2009 | 38.71 | 31.40 | 1.2246 | |||||
2008 | 38.77 | 38.94 | 0.9881 | |||||
The unit value is the volume weighted average of an Enbridge share on the TSX or the NYSE for 20 trading days before the grant date. It takes into account the notional dividends that are reinvested during the performance period. For compensation reporting, we use the grant date fair value. This is different from the accounting value, which is based on a mark-to-market valuation of an Enbridge share at the end of each financial quarter, including notional dividends accrued. 2011 units value reflects the stock split in May 2011.
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Assumptions | Grant date fair value |
Accounting value |
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Expected option term in years | 5.5 | 8 | ||||
Expected volatility | 18.10% | 13.60% | ||||
Expected dividend yield | 3.30% | 3.32% | ||||
Risk free interest rate | 2.80% | 3.75% | ||||
Exercise price | $20.21 | $20.21 | ||||
Performance discount | 16% | | ||||
Performance option value | $2.33 | $2.41 | ||||
We use the Black-Scholes method to determine the performance stock option value and discount it, using a Monte Carlo simulation to reflect the Enbridge share price targets that must be met for the performance stock options to vest. For compensation reporting, we use the grant date fair value, which is different from the accounting value. We granted all performance stock options in CA$. The above values have been adjusted.
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2009 | ||||||||
Assumptions | Grant date fair value and accounting value |
Grant date fair value |
Grant date accounting value |
Grant date fair value and accounting value |
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Expected option term in years | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
Expected volatility | 17.80% | 22.60% | 19.10% | 26.80% | ||||||
Expected dividend yield | 3.41% | 3.64% | 3.64% | 3.88% | ||||||
Risk free interest rate | 2.88% | 2.65% | 2.65% | 2.22% | ||||||
Exercise price | $28.78 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $19.81 | ||||||
Regular option value | $4.00 | $4.66 | $3.28 | $3.37 | ||||||
Incentive stock option plan (see page 46)
In 2010, the grant date fair value is different from the accounting value. The HRC Committee chose to continue to use two year historical volatility assumptions for the grant date fair value. In 2010,
given the extreme volatility in equity markets over the prior two years, Enbridge did not believe that a two year estimate was a more accurate reflection of the forward volatility of Enbridge shares
over the period that options are expected to be outstanding. The grant date accounting value uses six year historical volatility and six month forward implied volatility.
Perquisite Allowance |
Financial planning reimbursement |
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Patrick D. Daniel | $49,500 | 50% up to $10,000 | |||
J. Richard Bird | $35,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
Stephen J. Wuori | $35,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
Al Monaco | $30,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
David T. Robottom | $30,000 | 50% up to $5,000 | |||
Incentive plan awards
Outstanding option-based and share-based awards as of December 31, 2011
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Executive | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) |
Option exercise price ($) |
Option expiration date |
Value of unexercised in-the- money options1,2 ($) |
Number of units that have not vested (#) |
Unit maturity date |
Market or payout value of units not vested3,4 ($) |
Market or payout value of vested share-based awards not paid out or distributed5 ($) |
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Patrick D. Daniel | 366,000 | 28.78 | 14-Feb-21 | | 3,409,290 | 52,793 | 31-Dec-13 | 1,256,803 | 5,633,464 | |||||||||||
284,000 | 23.30 | 16-Feb-20 | 1,050,445 | 3,151,335 | 140,764 | 31-Dec-12 | 3,351,051 | |||||||||||||
424,000 | 19.81 | 25-Feb-19 | 3,876,420 | 3,876,420 | ||||||||||||||||
424,000 | 20.21 | 19-Feb-18 | 5,685,840 | 1,895,280 | ||||||||||||||||
2,000,000 | 18.29 | 15-Aug-15 | 31,688,000 | 7,922,000 | ||||||||||||||||
298,000 | 19.13 | 9-Feb-17 | 5,650,080 | | ||||||||||||||||
358,200 | 18.24 | 13-Feb-16 | 7,112,061 | | ||||||||||||||||
333,690 | 15.84 | 3-Feb-15 | 7,424,603 | | ||||||||||||||||
255,824 | 12.86 | 4-Feb-14 | 6,454,440 | | ||||||||||||||||
280,800 | 10.42 | 6-Feb-13 | 7,771,982 | | ||||||||||||||||
J. Richard Bird | 100,000 | 28.78 | 14-Feb-21 | | 931,500 | 14,436 | 31-Dec-13 | 343,657 | 1,609,561 | |||||||||||
80,000 | 23.30 | 16-Feb-20 | 295,900 | 887,700 | 52,253 | 31-Dec-12 | 1,243,951 | |||||||||||||
120,000 | 19.81 | 25-Feb-19 | 1,097,100 | 1,097,100 | ||||||||||||||||
120,000 | 20.21 | 19-Feb-18 | 1,609,200 | 536,400 | ||||||||||||||||
660,000 | 18.29 | 15-Aug-15 | 10,457,040 | 2,614,260 | ||||||||||||||||
90,000 | 19.13 | 9-Feb-17 | 1,706,400 | | ||||||||||||||||
96,600 | 18.24 | 13-Feb-16 | 1,917,993 | | ||||||||||||||||
82,800 | 15.84 | 3-Feb-15 | 1,842,300 | | ||||||||||||||||
46,800 | 12.86 | 4-Feb-14 | 1,180,764 | | ||||||||||||||||
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Stephen J. Wuori | 100,000 | 28.78 | 14-Feb-21 | | 931,500 | 14,436 | 31-Dec-13 | 343,657 | 1,609,561 | |||||||||||
80,000 | 23.30 | 16-Feb-20 | 295,900 | 887,700 | 52,253 | 31-Dec-12 | 1,243,951 | |||||||||||||
120,000 | 19.81 | 25-Feb-19 | 1,097,100 | 1,097,100 | ||||||||||||||||
120,000 | 20.21 | 19-Feb-18 | 1,609,200 | 536,400 | ||||||||||||||||
660,000 | 18.29 | 15-Aug-15 | 10,457,040 | 2,614,260 | ||||||||||||||||
90,000 | 19.13 | 9-Feb-17 | 1,706,400 | | ||||||||||||||||
96,600 | 18.24 | 13-Feb-16 | 1,917,993 | | ||||||||||||||||
91,600 | 15.84 | 3-Feb-15 | 2,038,100 | | ||||||||||||||||
78,000 | 12.86 | 4-Feb-14 | 1,967,940 | | ||||||||||||||||
160,000 | 10.42 | 6-Feb-13 | 4,428,480 | | ||||||||||||||||
Al Monaco | 100,000 | 28.78 | 14-Feb-21 | | 931,500 | 14,436 | 31-Dec-13 | 343,657 | 1,287,649 | |||||||||||
80,000 | 23.30 | 16-Feb-20 | 295,900 | 887,700 | 52,253 | 31-Dec-12 | 1,243,951 | |||||||||||||
100,000 | 19.81 | 25-Feb-19 | 914,250 | 914,250 | ||||||||||||||||
90,000 | 20.21 | 19-Feb-18 | 1,206,900 | 402,300 | ||||||||||||||||
500,000 | 20.21 | 15-Aug-15 | 5,364,000 | 3,576,000 | ||||||||||||||||
28,400 | 19.13 | 9-Feb-17 | 538,464 | | ||||||||||||||||
32,600 | 18.24 | 13-Feb-16 | 647,273 | | ||||||||||||||||
37,600 | 15.84 | 3-Feb-15 | 836,600 | | ||||||||||||||||
54,800 | 12.86 | 4-Feb-14 | 1,382,604 | | ||||||||||||||||
David T. Robottom | 75,800 | 28.78 | 14-Feb-21 | | 706,077 | 10,930 | 31-Dec-13 | 260,198 | 869,163 | |||||||||||
57,000 | 23.30 | 16-Feb-20 | 210,829 | 632,486 | 35,831 | 31-Dec-12 | 852,995 | |||||||||||||
70,000 | 19.81 | 25-Feb-19 | 639,975 | 639,975 | ||||||||||||||||
70,000 | 20.21 | 19-Feb-18 | 938,700 | 312,900 | ||||||||||||||||
150,000 | 18.29 | 15-Aug-15 | 1,188,300 | 1,425,960 | ||||||||||||||||
33,500 | 19.13 | 9-Feb-17 | 635,160 | | ||||||||||||||||
56,800 | 17.28 | 1-Jun-16 | 1,182,292 | | ||||||||||||||||
Value vested or earned in 2011
Executive | Option-based awards value vested during the year ($) |
Share-based awards value vested during the year1 ($) |
Non-equity incentive plan compensation value earned during the year2 ($) |
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Patrick D. Daniel | 8,242,868 | 5,633,464 | 2,396,000 | ||||
J. Richard Bird | 2,593,833 | 1,609,561 | 592,620 | ||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 2,593,833 | 1,609,561 | 625,240 | ||||
Al Monaco | 1,447,784 | 1,287,649 | 507,490 | ||||
David T. Robottom | 1,455,066 | 869,163 | 450,380 | ||||
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The value of the option-based awards is based on the following:
Grant date | Grant price | 2011 vesting date |
Closing price on 2011 vesting date |
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12-Nov-10 | 27.84 | 12-Nov-11 | 27.30 | ||||
16-Feb-10 | 23.30 | 16-Feb-11 | 28.70 | ||||
25-Feb-09 | 19.81 | 25-Feb-11 | 28.88 | ||||
19-Feb-08 | 20.21 | 19-Feb-11 | 28.74 | ||||
15-Aug-07 | 18.29 | 15-Aug-11 | 31.47 | ||||
9-Feb-07 | 19.13 | 9-Feb-11 | 28.80 | ||||
Enbridge shares used for purposes of equity compensation
We currently grant stock options under our stock options plans, which were approved by shareholders in 2007:
Before these plans were approved, we issued incentive stock options and performance stock options under our legacy incentive stock option plan (2002) (legacy stock option plan). While we no longer grant options under this plan, there are still some options outstanding.
Enbridge shares reserved for equity compensation as of December 31, 2011
Plan | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (#) (a) |
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights ($) (b) |
Number of securities remaining available for future issue under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (#) (c) |
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Stock option plans | 23,935,031 | 23.31 | 26,909,072 | ||||
Legacy stock option plan | 7,657,034 | 15.90 | | ||||
Plan restrictions
Enbridge shares we can reserve for issue under all stock option plans |
52,000,000 in total, or 6.6% of our total issued and outstanding Enbridge shares as of March 2, 2012 for an employee no more than 5% of the total Enbridge shares issued and outstanding; and for an executive or other insider no more than 10% of the total Enbridge shares issued and outstanding. |
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Enbridge shares that can be issued in a one-year period | For an insider or his or her associate no more than 5% of the total Enbridge shares issued and outstanding for insiders as a group no more than 10% of the total Enbridge shares issued and outstanding. |
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The number of Enbridge shares that can be issued as incentive stock options (within the meaning of the US Internal Revenue Code) to designated employees of our US subsidiaries |
Up to 2,000,000 Enbridge shares can be issued to these employees under each stock option plan unless, at the time of the grant: the employee owns Enbridge shares that give him or her more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares in his or her employer or of its parent or subsidiary, unless the grant price is at least 110% of the fair market value of the shares and the options are to be exercised within five years of the grant date; or the employee has options that can be exercised in a single calendar year for Enbridge shares that have a total fair market value of more than US$100,000 (or the amount set out in the US Internal Revenue Code). |
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Options the Chief Executive Officer can grant to new executives when they join the company | Up to 2% of the total Enbridge shares outstanding at the time of the grant (undiluted) or the amount stated in the policies of the HRC Committee (whichever is less). | ||
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Termination provisions
The termination provisions for the stock option plans are summarized below. Performance stock options have the same termination provisions as incentive stock options except:
We pro-rate based on active employment during the vesting period (any notice period for an involuntary not for cause termination is included as active employment) and we treat the pro-rated options as time vested.
Reason for termination | Provision | ||
Resignation | Can exercise vested options up to 30 days from the date of termination or until the option term expires (whichever is sooner). | ||
Retirement | Options continue to vest. Vested options can be exercised up to three years from retirement or until the stock option term expires (whichever is sooner). | ||
Death | All options vest and can be exercised up to 12 months from the date of death or until the option term expires (whichever is sooner). | ||
Disability | Stock option plans: Options continue to vest based on the regular provisions of the plan. Legacy stock option plan: Options continue to vest. Vested options can be exercised up to three years from the date of disability or until the option term expires (whichever is sooner). |
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Termination involuntary, not for cause |
Stock option plans: Unvested options continue to vest and vested options can be exercised up to 30 days after the notice period expires or until the option term expires (whichever is
sooner). Legacy stock option plan: Can exercise vested options up to 30 days from the date of termination or until the option term expires (whichever is sooner). |
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involuntary, for cause | Stock option plans: All options are cancelled on the date of termination. Legacy stock option plan: Can exercise vested options up to 30 days from the date of termination or until the option term expires (whichever is sooner). |
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change of control or reorganization | Stock option plans: For a change of control, options vest on a date determined by the HRC Committee before the change of control. For any other kind of reorganization, options are to be assumed
by the successor company. If they are not assumed, they will vest and the value will be paid in cash. Legacy stock option plan: Options will be assumed by the successor company. If they are not assumed, they will vest and the value will be paid in cash. |
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Copies of our stock option plans are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
Retirement plan benefits
Defined Benefit Plans
The following table outlines estimated annual retirement benefits, accrued pension obligations and compensatory and non-compensatory changes for the named executives under the defined benefit pension plans. All information is based on the assumptions and methods used for purposes of reporting financial statements.
Number of years of |
Annual benefits payable ($) |
Accrued obligation |
Non- | Accrued obligation |
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credited service |
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At age 65 | at start of year ($) |
Compensatory change1 ($) |
compensatory change2 ($) |
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Patrick D. Daniel3 | 35.75 | 1,485,000 | 1,485,000 | 18,449,000 | 862,000 | 4,062,000 | 23,373,000 | ||||||||
J. Richard Bird4 | 16.92 | 383,000 | 402,000 | 4,696,000 | 300,000 | 799,000 | 5,795,000 | ||||||||
Stephen J. Wuori | 31.56 | 473,000 | 629,000 | 6,028,000 | 213,000 | 1,657,000 | 7,898,000 | ||||||||
Al Monaco5 | 13.08 | 187,000 | 355,000 | 1,899,000 | 221,000 | 693,000 | 2,813,000 | ||||||||
David T. Robottom6 | 5.58 | 133,000 | 273,000 | 1,344,000 | 317,000 | 388,000 | 2,049,000 | ||||||||
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Defined Contribution Plan
Mr. Monaco participated in the defined contribution plan from 1997 to 1999 inclusive. None of the named executives are currently participating in the defined contribution pension plan and we have not made contributions to the defined contribution pension plan on behalf of the named executives since 1999.
The values shown below reflect the current year end market value of assets for the prior participation in the defined contribution pension plan.
Accumulated value at the start of the year ($) |
Compensatory change1 ($) |
Accumulated value at the end of the year ($) |
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Al Monaco | 39,162 | | 38,050 | ||||
You can find more information about the pension plans starting on page 48.
Termination of employment and change of control arrangements
We have an employment agreement in place for each named executive. The terms in the agreements are competitive and part of a comprehensive compensation package that helps us attract and retain top executive talent.
The agreements generally provide benefits for the executives in three situations:
Messrs. Monaco and Robottom's employment agreements do not include a single trigger voluntary termination right following a change of control because in 2007 we made it a policy not to include single trigger voluntary termination rights in favour of an executive. The agreements with the other executives were signed before we introduced this policy.
The table below lists the additional compensation that would be paid to the named executives if any of them were terminated.
Type of termination |
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Resignation |
None |
Payable in full if executive has worked the entire calendar year. Otherwise none. |
Performance stock options are prorated to resignation date. Vested stock options must be exercised within 30 days of resignation or by the end of the original term (whichever is sooner). Unvested stock options are cancelled. Performance stock units are forfeited. |
None |
No longer earns credited service. |
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Retirement |
None |
Current year's incentive is prorated based on retirement date. |
Performance stock options are prorated to retirement date. Stock options continue to vest and can be exercised for three years after the retirement date or until the end of the original term (whichever is sooner). Performance stock units are prorated to retirement date. |
Post-retirement benefits begin. |
No longer earns credited service. |
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Termination (involuntary, not for cause) Termination (constructive dismissal) Termination (change of control) |
Base salary is paid out in a lump sum: three years for chief executive officer; and two years for other executives; |
Two times (three times for the chief executive officer) the average of short-term incentive awards received in the past two years. plus The current year's short-term incentive, prorated based on service before employment was terminated. |
Vested stock options can be exercised according to stock option terms.1 Unvested stock options are paid in cash. Performance stock units are prorated to date of termination and the value is assessed and paid at the end of the term. ----------------------------------- All stock options vest. All performance stock units mature and value is assessed and paid based on performance measures achieved to that time. |
The value is paid out in a lump sum: three years for chief executive officer; and two years for other executives. |
Additional years of pension accrual are added to the final pension calculation: three years for chief executive officer; and two years for other executives. |
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The table below shows the additional amounts that would have been paid if the named executive had been terminated on December 31, 2011, whether the termination was involuntary (without cause), constructive dismissal or termination following a change of control.
Base salary1 ($) |
Short-term incentive ($) |
Longer-term incentive2 ($) |
Benefits ($) |
Pension3 ($) |
Total payout ($) |
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Patrick D. Daniel | 3,837,000 | 5,134,500 | 31,313,176 | 377,845 | 2,136,000 | $40,662,521 | ||||||||
J. Richard Bird | 1,153,600 | 962,000 | 9,877,219 | 149,359 | 681,000 | $12,142,178 | ||||||||
Stephen J. J. Wuori | 1,210,960 | 883,000 | 9,877,219 | 152,485 | 785,000 | $12,123,664 | ||||||||
Al Monaco | 1,050,000 | 844,000 | 10,522,009 | 143,295 | 800,000 | $12,559,305 | ||||||||
David T. Robottom | 886,200 | 651,000 | 6,389,060 | 122,555 | 1,163,000 | $9,211,815 | ||||||||
The table below shows the additional longer-term incentive amounts that would have been paid if the named executive had resigned or retired on December 31, 2011. These amounts include accelerated vesting of performance stock options only. No other benefits apply. For the executives who are eligible for retirement (Messrs. Daniel, Bird and Robottom), resignation is considered retirement.
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Patrick D. Daniel | $9,215,710 | ||
J. Richard Bird | $3,175,216 | ||
Stephen J.J. Wuori | $0 | ||
Al Monaco | $0 | ||
David T. Robottom | $2,226,385 | ||
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4. Loans to directors and senior officers
No current or former directors or officers of Enbridge or any of our subsidiaries, or their associates, had any loans with Enbridge or any of our subsidiaries at any time in 2011, other than routine indebtedness previously outstanding as defined under Canadian securities laws.
This routine indebtedness consists solely of loans for relocating to another business location or incentive loans offered to new hires. We offered these types of loans to some officers in the past.
We have not granted, renewed or extended any loans to our directors and officers since Sarbanes-Oxley was enacted on July 29, 2002.
5. Directors and officers liability insurance
We have liability insurance for our directors and officers and those of our subsidiaries, to protect them against liabilities they may incur in their capacity as directors and officers. We maintained coverage of US$200 million which renews annually on October 30 of each year. We paid premiums for the current coverage years of US$1,625,000. There is a deductible of US$1 million for each claim that we grant indemnification for.
We review this coverage every year and compare it to the level of directors' and officers' liability coverage at other energy companies. The Canada Business Corporations Act also contains provisions regarding directors' and officers' liability coverage.
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SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Background
NEI Investments along with two co-filers, Vancity Investment Management on behalf of IA Clarington Inhance SRI Funds and Desjardins Investment (formerly known as Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec), have submitted a shareholder proposal (the NEI Investments Proposal) to be considered at our 2012 annual meeting of shareholders. The NEI Investments Proposal, substantially in the form it was submitted to us, including supporting comments, is set out in italics below:
Shareholder Proposal "Be it resolved: That the Board of Directors provide a report to shareholders by May 2013 (at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information) that details how the board has assessed the risks associated with First Nations' opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline (Northern Gateway). The report should discuss how First Nations' opposition will factor into the final decision to pursue Northern Gateway. If the project will be pursued regardless of opposition, the report should entail how the company will mitigate the operational, reputational, and legal risks of such opposition. |
In this appendix, you and your mean holders of Enbridge common shares. We, us, our, company and Enbridge mean Enbridge Inc. Board or Board of Directors means the Board of Directors of Enbridge Inc. |
Whereas:
The company's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline is a $5 billion project that involves over 80 Aboriginal communities and organizations. Numerous court rulings have reaffirmed that Aboriginal communities must be consulted and accommodated on developments that potentially impact their title and rights, as guaranteed in the Constitution. Northern Gateway faces vocal opposition from several Aboriginal communities who state the project will be detrimental to these rights.
For example:
The potential risks of moving forward if current levels of opposition continue include:
Currently, Enbridge has communicated to investors that it hopes to gain the approval of affected First Nations, but it has not explained if this approval is required for moving forward with the project. Should the NEB approve Northern Gateway despite First Nations' opposition, the risks facing the project will not diminish. Enbridge has not explained to investors how it will mitigate these risks if the current level of opposition remains."
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Management's Response
The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote against the NEI Investments Proposal for the reasons set out below:
The Board of Directors and Enbridge's Management have spent considerable time assessing the risks associated with the opposition to Northern Gateway that has been expressed by Aboriginal groups and other stakeholders. Enbridge's annual and quarterly management's discussion & analysis (MD&A), which is available on its website and on www.sedar.com, contains substantial disclosure on Northern Gateway and the risks to which our business, operations and financial condition are subject, including risks relating to Aboriginal Relations, special interest groups and reputation. We currently make extensive information on Northern Gateway available to the public on Northern Gateway's website (www.northerngateway.ca). This information includes our Northern Gateway Report, which discusses, among other matters, our engagement with Aboriginal groups and certain groups' opposition to Northern Gateway.
Enbridge has been engaging with Aboriginal groups along the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline route since 2005, and in some cases, since 2002. After extensive engagement and dialogue with more than 50 Aboriginal groups along the proposed Northern Gateway corridor, Enbridge elicited First Nations' concerns regarding the potential impacts of the Northern Gateway project on their rights and interests, and has actively worked to reduce, mitigate or address adverse impacts. In addition, we have focused on partnerships with Aboriginal groups, through equity participation, education, training and employment, directed procurement and community investment, in order to achieve sustainable benefits flowing from the Northern Gateway project for Aboriginal communities. As of March 2, 2012, Enbridge has signed equity ownership agreements with over 20 of the approximately four dozen eligible and individual Aboriginal groups along the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline corridor and continues in dialogue with others with an expectation of executing additional agreements. Management believes this represents a significant level of support for the Northern Gateway project, in both Alberta and British Columbia. Support from Aboriginal groups is strongly sought and desired, but is not legally required except in those instances where we are proposing to cross Indian Reserve lands (in a number of locations, First Nations have asked that we consider locating portions of the project on Reserve lands, so that they may have access to tax related revenues that would otherwise flow to surrounding municipalities). Although the Constitution of Canada has afforded constitutional recognition and affirmation to existing Aboriginal rights, these rights are not absolute and remain subject to justifiable infringement by the Crown, so long as appropriate consultation, and if necessary, accommodation, has taken place.
Enbridge formally launched the regulatory process for the Northern Gateway project in May 2010 by filing its regulatory application with the National Energy Board (NEB). The federal government of Canada is required by law to ensure the review of the project under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and the National Energy Board Act (NEBA). The federal government established the Joint Review Panel (JRP), with representatives appointed by the NEB and the federal Ministry of the Environment, to consult with stakeholders and study the application. The JRP process will play a key role in the federal government's consultation with Aboriginal groups. The JRP outlined its process in terms of its assessment of consultation with Aboriginal groups:
"The evidence of potential impacts of the [Northern Gateway] Project on Aboriginal interests, including asserted and proven Aboriginal rights, will be fully considered and taken into account before we make any recommendations or decisions. Therefore, in assessing the potential impacts of the Project and determining whether it is in the public convenience and necessity, we will consider the nature and extent of the Aboriginal interests in the context of how the Project may affect such interests. We will also take into consideration proposed measures that would avoid or mitigate Project impacts on Aboriginal interests.
It is only after carrying out this analysis that we will submit our report under the CEAA to the Minister of the Environment or make a decision under section 52 of the NEBA.
In order to obtain as much relevant evidence as possible on Aboriginal concerns about the Project, potential Project impacts and possible mitigation measures, we have established the following approach. The applicant is required to make all reasonable efforts to consult with potentially affected Aboriginal groups and to provide information about those consultations to us. This includes evidence on the nature of the interests potentially affected, the concerns that were raised and the manner and degree to which those concerns have been addressed. We will assess the sufficiency of the applicant's consultation process, evaluate the adequacy of its evidence on the potential impact of the Project on Aboriginal interests, and consider potential Project impacts along with mitigation measures to address possible impacts. Further, those Aboriginal groups who choose to participate in the Joint Review Panel process may submit evidence or comments and question the applicant's or other parties' evidence. Parties other than the applicant and Aboriginal groups, including government authorities, may also submit
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evidence that would inform our understanding of the Project impacts on Aboriginal interests and potential mitigation measures.
Once we have received all the evidence and before making any recommendations or decisions, we will consider all of the relevant information we have before us, including information regarding the consultation undertaken with Aboriginal groups, the views of Aboriginals groups, Project impacts on Aboriginal interests, and proposed mitigation measures. Given the comprehensiveness of our process and our broad (but not unlimited) remedial powers, concerns related to the Project should be brought to our attention either through consultation with the applicant or through participation in the review process.
Recognizing the concerns raised and the importance of this consultation and assessment process, we are of the view that this process should be highlighted on the revised List of Issues. In addition to Issue 5, we have clarified the types of interests included within "Aboriginal Interests" in Issue 2.1. Although we have indicated that Aboriginal interests are in part aligned with socio-economic matters, we recognize that Aboriginal groups may have concerns in relation to other issues identified on the revised List of Issues."
Enbridge has made extensive filings with the NEB as part of the JRP process. These filings are available to the public on the NEB's website at http://bit.ly/eWo2Y9. The JRP Secretariat held information sessions for Aboriginal groups in various locations to provide guidance on the joint review process and how to participate. Many Aboriginal communities have registered as intervenors, submitted information requests and filed written evidence. As part of the JRP process, interested parties, including Aboriginal groups and the federal government, were allowed to file two separate rounds of information requests (IRs) with respect to the Northern Gateway project. To date, Enbridge has responded to over 3,500 IRs. Several IRs requested information on the assessment of the potential effects of the project on Aboriginal rights and interests. The responses Enbridge has provided to IRs under the JRP process can be viewed at http://bit.ly/dC40me.
The JRP has also facilitated community hearings in locations along the proposed pipeline route to allow interveners to give a portion of their evidence orally (specifically oral evidence by Aboriginal elders) as well as oral statements.
Following the completion of this extensive hearing process, the JRP will issue its reasons for decision pursuant to the NEBA, and determine whether or not the project is in the public interest. The JRP's decision is expected in 2013. The decision will be issued in two parts. The JRP will release its Environmental Assessment Report first. After the JRP has released the report, the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC), in collaboration with federal departments, and on behalf of the federal government, will consult with Aboriginal Groups to which it has a legal obligation to consult, about the report and its recommendations. This consultation will seek to establish whether all concerns about potential project impacts on potential or established Aboriginal and treaty rights have been characterized accurately. It will also consult on the manner and extent to which any recommended mitigation measures might serve to accommodate these concerns, and whether there remain any outstanding issues.
The CCC will then report to the federal Cabinet on the adequacy of consultation. The federal Cabinet could decide that further consultation with Aboriginal groups is required. The approved government response will be sent to all Aboriginal groups and made public.
The JRP will then issue its "Reasons for Decision" pursuant to the NEBA. If it determines that the Northern Gateway project is in the public interest, Federal Cabinet approval will also be required for the NEB to issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Certificate).
Following the conclusion of the regulatory process, Enbridge will carefully review all of the evidence presented at the hearings along with the decision of the JRP, including, if the JRP decision is to recommend the issuance of a Certificate, any conditions that the JRP attaches to a Certificate and the government report on the Crown consultation. Following the careful review of evidence presented and potential Certificate conditions, we and our partners will decide whether to proceed with Northern Gateway and the balance of capital expenditures. If we and our partners proceed with Northern Gateway, consultation will continue with neighbouring Aboriginal groups to address areas of concern. We are committed to environmental stewardship and to maximize the economic participation of Aboriginal groups to the extent practicable in the benefits that will flow from project construction and operations.
We believe that we have responded to the questions raised by NEI Investments by providing the information referred to above. The Board of Directors believes it is premature to commit to providing the report requested by NEI Investments by May 2013. The final decision by the Board of Directors on the Northern Gateway pipeline project cannot be made until the regulatory process has been completed and all relevant issues have been addressed. Therefore, the Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote against the NEI Investments resolution.
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Proxy form | ||
Registered holders of common shares Your common shares give you the right to vote at our 2012 annual meeting of shareholders. You can vote in person at the meeting, or vote by proxy using this form. |
This proxy is solicited by management and our Board of Directors. Throughout this document, we, us, our and Enbridge mean Enbridge Inc. You and your mean the securityholder completing this form. |
When Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:30 p.m. eastern daylight time (EDT) Where Le Meridien King Edward Hotel, Vanity Fair Ballroom 37 King Street East Toronto, Ontario (Canada) |
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Our board of directors recommends that shareholders vote for all of the resolutions below except the "vote on our
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Elect the directors
(see page 7 of the management information circular)
For | Withhold | For | Withhold | ||||||||||
1. | David A. Arledge | o | o | 8. | David A. Leslie | o | o | ||||||
2. | James J. Blanchard | o | o | 9. | Al Monaco | o | o | ||||||
3. | J. Lorne Braithwaite | o | o | 10. | George K. Petty | o | o | ||||||
4. | Patrick D. Daniel | o | o | 11. | Charles E. Shultz | o | o | ||||||
5. | J. Herb England | o | o | 12. | Dan C. Tutcher | o | o | ||||||
6. | Charles W. Fischer | o | o | 13. | Catherine L. Williams | o | o | ||||||
7. | V. Maureen Kempston Darkes | o | o |
Appoint the auditors |
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Vote on our approach to executive compensation. | o | o | o | |||
While this vote is non-binding, it gives shareholders an opportunity to provide important input to our Board. | ||||||
Vote on our shareholder proposal |
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Vote on the shareholder proposal submitted by NEI Investments and two co-filers | o | o | o |
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