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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 12, 2013)

Filed June 12, 2013For Securities:AMD

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) filed an 8-K on June 12, 2013, detailing the adoption of the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Executive Severance Plan for Senior Vice Presidents (the "Plan"). This plan establishes a uniform framework for providing separation pay to senior vice presidents in the U.S. in the event of an involuntary termination without Cause, death, or disability. The primary objective is to ensure a consistent and predictable process for executive departures, thereby aiming to support executive retention and provide a safety net during transitions. The Plan mandates specific severance benefits, including a lump sum payment equivalent to 12 months of base pay, 12 months of COBRA insurance premium coverage, and continued access to the Employee Assistance Plan. These provisions are subject to the executive executing a general release and are intended to be the exclusive severance benefits, excluding those provided under change-in-control agreements. While the Company anticipates maintaining the plan indefinitely, it reserves the right to amend or terminate it, meaning these benefits are not guaranteed.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMD adopted a new Executive Severance Plan for Senior Vice Presidents effective June 7, 2013.
  • 2The Plan provides severance benefits for involuntary termination (excluding for Cause, death, or disability).
  • 3Eligible participants will receive 12 months of base pay as a lump sum severance payment.
  • 4The company will cover COBRA medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for 12 months.
  • 5Access to the Employee Assistance Plan is also provided for 12 months post-termination.
  • 6Severance benefits are contingent upon the executive signing a general release.
  • 7This Plan is intended to be the exclusive severance benefit, excluding benefits from change-in-control agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Executive Severance Plan for Senior Vice Presidents is to implement a uniform process for providing separation pay to its senior vice presidents in the United States upon certain types of involuntary terminations, aiming to standardize executive departure provisions.

The severance package includes a lump sum payment equal to 12 months of the participant's base pay, 12 months of company-paid COBRA medical, dental, and/or vision insurance premiums, and continued access to the Employee Assistance Plan for a period of 12 months.

Yes, an executive would not receive benefits if the termination is for 'Cause' (defined by actions like criminal offenses, gross neglect, insubordination, or poor job performance), or if the termination is due to death or disability. Additionally, executives who receive benefits under a change-in-control agreement are prohibited from also receiving benefits under this severance plan.

No, while AMD expects to maintain the plan indefinitely, the company reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate the plan at any time. Therefore, entitlement to these severance benefits is not guaranteed and could be eliminated in the future.