8-KLeadership Changes

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 22, 2021)

Filed February 22, 2021For Securities:AMD

Summary

This 8-K filing from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reports on the approval of annual cash performance bonuses for its Named Executive Officers for Fiscal Year 2020. The bonuses were determined based on a combination of corporate financial performance (80% weighting) and strategic milestones (20% weighting). Key financial metrics evaluated included revenue, adjusted non-GAAP net income, and adjusted free cash flow, alongside product tape outs, launches, and commercial/operational metrics for strategic goals. The bonuses are a reflection of the company's performance in Fiscal Year 2020 and are expected to be paid out in March 2021. Investors can view these awards as a direct incentive tied to the company's financial and strategic achievements during the past fiscal year.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMD's Compensation Committee approved Fiscal Year 2020 annual cash performance bonuses for Named Executive Officers.
  • 2Bonus determination was based 80% on corporate financial performance (revenue, adjusted non-GAAP net income, adjusted free cash flow) and 20% on strategic milestones (product tape outs, launches, commercial/operational metrics).
  • 3CEO Lisa T. Su received a bonus of $2,546,770.
  • 4Other Named Executive Officers, including the CFO Devinder Kumar and EVPs for Computing/Graphics and Sales, received bonuses ranging from approximately $789,000 to $887,000.
  • 5Mr. Grasby's bonus was denominated in British Pounds and converted to USD.
  • 6The approved bonuses are expected to be paid out in March 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing reports on the Compensation and Leadership Resources Committee's approval of annual cash performance bonuses for AMD's Named Executive Officers for the fiscal year 2020. It details the amounts awarded and the performance criteria used for their determination.

The bonuses were calculated based on two main components: 80% weighted towards the company's corporate financial performance (specifically revenue, adjusted non-GAAP net income, and adjusted free cash flow) and 20% weighted towards the achievement of pre-established strategic milestones, such as new product tape outs, launches, and commercial/operational metrics.

These annual cash performance bonuses are expected to be paid out in March 2021.

Yes, the bonuses are explicitly tied to performance. A significant portion (80%) is based on key financial metrics like revenue and profitability, while the remaining portion (20%) is linked to strategic product and operational achievements, aligning executive compensation with company performance.