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CBRE GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 9, 2009)

Reports
Leadership Changes
Filing Date
Filed January 9, 2009
Period End
January 9, 2009
Security
CBRE
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K149

CBRE filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 149 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’17Mar ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’19Apr ’19
  3. Material agreement8-K · Jul ’21Jul ’21
  4. Leadership change8-K · Aug ’25Aug ’25

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 9, 2009. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

This Form 8-K filing from CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE), dated January 9, 2009, primarily reports on the compensation for a key executive.

Specifically, the Board of Directors established the 2009 base annual salary and cash incentive compensation target for Laurence H. Midler, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary.

This information, while specific to an individual executive's compensation, is relevant to investors as it provides insight into how the company is managing executive compensation during what was a challenging economic period. The established figures of $495,000a for base salary and a $327,000 target for cash incentive compensation, effective December 26, 2008, indicate a structured approach to incentivizing senior leadership.

Key Highlights

  1. The CBRE Board of Directors has set the 2009 base annual salary for Laurence H. Midler at $495,000.
  2. The 2009 cash incentive compensation target for Laurence H. Midler has been set at $327,000.
  3. These compensation figures for Mr. Midler are effective as of December 26, 2008.
  4. Laurence H. Midler holds multiple key roles: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary.
  5. The filing was made on January 9, 2009, concerning events on January 8, 2009.
  6. The report is filed as a Form 8-K, indicating a significant event requiring prompt disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

    The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the establishment of the 2009 base annual salary and cash incentive compensation target for Laurence H. Midler, a key executive officer of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc.

  2. Who is Laurence H. Midler and what is his role at CBRE?

    Laurence H. Midler is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc.

  3. What are the specific compensation details for Laurence H. Midler mentioned in this filing?

    The filing states that Mr. Midler's 2009 base annual salary was set at $495,000 and his 2009 cash incentive compensation target was set at $327,000. These figures are effective as of December 26, 2008.

  4. Why is executive compensation disclosed in an 8-K filing?

    An 8-K filing is used to announce major events that shareholders should be aware of. Disclosing the compensation for key executive officers is often required to ensure transparency regarding how the company is compensating its leadership, especially when establishing new salary and incentive structures.