8-KLeadership Changes

ADOBE INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 22, 2021)

Filed October 22, 2021For Securities:ADBE

Summary

This 8-K filing from Adobe Inc. (ADBE) reports on a specific executive compensation matter. The key event is the approval of a one-time cash bonus for John Murphy, the outgoing Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. This bonus, amounting to $664,950, was granted in recognition of his significant contributions to the company. It also addresses a compensation nuance related to his retirement timing, which would have otherwise made him ineligible for the standard annual incentive plan bonus.

Key Highlights

  • 1John Murphy, EVP and CFO of Adobe Inc., is retiring.
  • 2A one-time cash bonus of $664,950 was approved for Mr. Murphy.
  • 3The bonus recognizes Mr. Murphy's significant contributions to Adobe.
  • 4The bonus payment is specifically to compensate for Mr. Murphy not receiving his annual incentive plan bonus due to the timing of his retirement.
  • 5The Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the bonus.
  • 6The event date for this compensation decision was October 19, 2021.

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