S. LEE KLING - Corporate Board Profile

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-08-27	S. Lee Kling has served as Chairman of the Board of Kling Rechter & Co., a merchant banking company, since December 1, 1991. Mr. Kling served as Chairman of the Board of Landmark Bancshares Corp., a bank holding company located in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1974 through December 1991, when the Company merged with Magna Group, Inc. He served additionally as that company's Chief Executive Officer from 1974 through October 1990. Mr. Kling also serves on the Board of Directors of Bernard Chaus, Inc., Electro Rent Corp., Falcon Products, Inc., Kupper Parker Communications, Inc., Learn 2.Com, Inc. and Engineered Support System, Inc. The members of the Company's Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. During Fiscal 2001, the Audit Committee held four meetings. The members of the Company's Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Klock (Chairman), Kling, Hathorn and Joseph G. Caporella. During Fiscal 2001, the Compensation and Stock Option Committee held one meeting. The members of the Company's Nominating Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman) and Nick A. Caporella. During Fiscal 2001, the Nominating Committee held two meetings. The members of the Company's Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Hathorn, Nick A. Caporella and Cecil D. Conlee. During Fiscal 2001, the Strategic Planning Committee held two meetings. Officers of the Company who are also directors do not receive any fee or remuneration for services as members of the Board of Directors or of any Committee of the Board of Directors. In Fiscal 2001, non-management directors received a retainer fee of $17,500 per annum, a fee of $750 for each board meeting attended and a fee of $500 ($750 in the case of a committee chairman) for each committee meeting attended. Each non-management member of the Strategic Planning Committee received a fee of $1,250 for each meeting attended.
2002-08-26	S. Lee Kling has served as Chairman of the Board of The Kling Company, a merchant banking company, since December 1, 1991. The members of the Company's Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The members of the Company's Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Klock (Chairman), Kling, Hathorn and Joseph G. Caporella. The members of the Company's Nominating Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman) and Nick A. Caporella. The members of the Company's Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Hathorn, Nick A. Caporella and Cecil D. Conlee. In Fiscal 2002, non-management directors received a retainer fee of $17,500 per annum, a fee of $750 for each board meeting attended and a fee of $500 ($750 in the case of a committee chairman) for each committee meeting attended. Each non-management member of the Strategic Planning Committee received a fee of $1,250 for each meeting attended.
2003-08-26	S. Lee Kling has served as Chairman of the Board of The Kling Company, a merchant banking company, since December 1, 1991. The members of the Company27s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The members of the Company27s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Klock (Chairman), Kling, Hathorn and Joseph G. Caporella. The members of the Company27s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman) and Kling. The members of the Company27s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Hathorn, Nick A. Caporella and Cecil D. Conlee.
2004-08-30	S. Lee Kling has served as Chairman of the Board of The Kling Company, a merchant banking company, since 2002 and prior thereto was Chairman of Kling Richter & Company, a merchant banking company, since 1991. The members of the Company’s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Klock (Chairman), Kling, Hathorn and Joseph G. Caporella. The members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman) and S. Lee Kling. The members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Hathorn, Nick A. Caporella and Cecil D. Conlee.
2005-08-29	S. Lee Kling has served as Chairman of the Board of The Kling Company, a merchant banking company, since 2002. The members of the Company’s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The members of the Company’s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Klock (Chairman), Kling, Hathorn and Joseph G. Caporella. The members of the Company’s Nominating Committee are Messrs. Nick A. Caporella (Chairman) and S. Lee Kling. The members of the Company’s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Hathorn, Nick A. Caporella and Cecil D. Conlee. In Fiscal 2005, non-management directors received a retainer fee of $20,000 per annum, a fee of $1,000 for each board meeting attended and a fee of $750 ($1,000 in the case of a committee chairman) for each committee meeting attended.
2006-08-28	S. Lee Kling has served as Chairman of the Board of The Kling Company, a merchant banking company, since 2002. The members of the Company27s Audit Committee are Messrs. Hathorn (Chairman), Kling and Klock. The members of the Company27s Compensation and Stock Option Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Klock, Hathorn and Joseph G. Caporella. The members of the Company27s Strategic Planning Committee are Messrs. Kling (Chairman), Hathorn, Nick A. Caporella and Cecil D. Conlee.
2007-08-28	S. Lee Kling, age 78, Chairman of the Board of The Kling Company. Member of the Board, member of Audit Committee, Chairman of Compensation Committee, member of Nominating Committee. Director compensation table shows fees earned of $30,250 in cash for fiscal year 2007.