Why are AMD's executive salaries increasing?

The base salary increases for named executive officers are part of a regular compensation review process, intended to ensure competitive pay packages and to align executive compensation with the company's strategic goals and market standards. These increases are effective July 1, 2022.

What is the structure of the long-term incentive awards?

The long-term incentive awards, to be granted on August 9, 2022, will consist of 50% Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs), 25% Stock Options, and 25% Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The actual number of shares and options will be determined based on the company's stock price around the grant date.

How will the Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs) be earned?

The PRSUs have a dual performance metric. Between 0% and 200% of the target PRSUs can be earned based on AMD's stock price return compared to the S&P 500's return over a three-year period. An additional 0% to 50% of target PRSUs can be earned based on AMD's non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance for fiscal year 2024 (or fiscal year 2023 in certain change of control scenarios). There is a potential 50% reduction in earned PRSUs if the company's stock price performance over the period is negative.

What is the total value of the long-term incentive awards being granted?

The target award values for the named executive officers range significantly, with CEO Lisa Su's target value set at $22,400,000. Other executive target values include $7,500,000 for the CTO, $6,000,000 for the Chief Sales Officer, $5,000,000 for the CFO, and $4,200,000 for the EVP of Computing and Graphics.

AMD 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) announced on June 23, 2022, via an 8-K filing, material changes to its named executive officer (NEO) compensation structure. Effective July 1, 2022, the company implemented base salary increases for its top executives, including a notable rise for CEO Lisa Su. In addition to salary adjustments, AMD detailed forthcoming long-term incentive awards to be granted on August 9, 2022, comprising performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs), stock options, and time-based restricted stock units (RSUs). The long-term incentive awards are heavily weighted towards performance, with a significant portion tied to stock price performance relative to the S&P 500 and the company's non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) for fiscal year 2024. The PRSUs have a broad potential payout range of 0% to 250% of the target award, with specific performance conditions and a potential negative adjustment if stock price performance is negative. These compensation adjustments signal a strong focus on aligning executive incentives with key company performance metrics and shareholder value creation.

Key Highlights

1Effective July 1, 2022, all named executive officers (NEOs) received base salary increases.
2CEO Lisa Su's base salary increased from $1,097,000 to $1,200,000.
3On August 9, 2022, NEOs will receive long-term incentive awards with significant target values, ranging from $4.2 million to $22.4 million for the CEO.
4The long-term incentive awards will be a mix of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs), Stock Options, and Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
5PRSUs have a performance period from August 9, 2022, to August 9, 2025, with potential payouts ranging from 0% to 250% of the target.
6PRSU payouts are contingent on company stock price performance relative to the S&P 500 and fiscal 2024 non-GAAP EPS, with adjustments for change of control scenarios.
7Stock options vest over four years, and RSUs also vest over four years, indicating a multi-year commitment and alignment with company performance.

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 28, 2022)

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