01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 17, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) filed an 8-K on February 16, 2026, detailing executive compensation decisions made around February 10-11, 2026.
The primary focus for investors is the approval of fiscal year 2025 cash performance bonuses for key executives and a significant, long-term equity incentive award for CEO Lisa T. Su. These actions reflect the company's strategy to retain top talent and align executive compensation with shareholder value creation through rigorous performance metrics.
The company also announced a special, performance-based equity award for CEO Lisa T. Su, valued at a target of $75 milliona. This award, to be granted in March 2026, is structured as performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) with a five-year performance period.
The vesting and payout of these PRSUs are entirely contingent on achieving specific stock price hurdles, which are set substantially above current market levels and are tied to a 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). This long-term incentive is intended to reward Dr. Su for her strategic contributions and to strongly align her interests with long-term shareholder value creation.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Fiscal 2025 annual cash performance bonuses approved for key executives, including significant awards for CFO Jean Hu ($1.18M), CTO Mark Papermaster ($1.29M), EVP Forrest Norrod ($1.16M), and SVP Ava Hahn ($0.74M).
- CEO Lisa T. Su approved for a fiscal 2025 annual cash performance bonus of $3.13 million, payable in March 2026.
- A special CEO Value Creation Equity Award with a target value of $75 million granted to CEO Lisa T. Su, to be granted on March 15, 2026.
- The CEO equity award is structured as performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) with a five-year performance period (ending March 15, 2031).
- The PRSUs are 100% performance-based, tied to four stock price hurdles with vesting contingent on achieving specific 5-year CAGR stock price targets, significantly above current levels.
- Vesting of earned PRSUs is subject to continued service, with a tiered vesting schedule extending up to five years post-grant, promoting long-term retention.
- The equity award is designed to strongly align Dr. Su's compensation with long-term strategic goals and exceptional shareholder value creation, and is intended as a one-time special award.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key components of the executive compensation changes announced?
The filing details two main components: 1) Fiscal year 2025 annual cash performance bonuses for several key executives, including the CEO. 2) A special, long-term CEO Value Creation Equity Award for CEO Lisa T. Su, structured as performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs).
What are the performance conditions for CEO Lisa T. Su's $75 million equity award?
The award is entirely performance-based and tied to achieving specific stock price hurdles over a five-year period, ending March 15, 2031. These hurdles are defined by four stock price targets, linked to 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGRs), set substantially above the company's stock price at the time of award determination. Vesting of earned PRSUs also requires Dr. Su's continued service through the vesting dates.
When will the bonuses and equity awards be paid or granted?
The fiscal 2025 annual cash performance bonuses are expected to be paid in March 2026. The CEO Value Creation Equity Award is scheduled to be granted on March 15, 2026, with the performance period beginning on that date.
Is the CEO equity award part of her regular compensation, and could she receive more special equity awards?
No, the award is explicitly stated as not being part of her regular annual compensation. The Board intends for it to be a one-time special equity award. Absent extraordinary circumstances, she is not expected to receive any other special equity awards during the performance period.
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