8-KLeadership Changes

CBRE GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 27, 2014)

Filed February 27, 2014For Securities:CBRE

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from CBRE Group, Inc., dated February 27, 2014, primarily details significant changes in the company's executive leadership team, effective March 4, 2014. The most notable change is the appointment of James R. Groch as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Global Director of Corporate Development, replacing Gil Borok. Mr. Borok will transition to the role of Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. Arlin E. Gaffner will also relinquish his Chief Accounting Officer title and move to Chief Financial Officer—Americas. These executive shifts indicate a strategic realignment of key financial leadership positions within the company. The filing also discloses the 2014 compensation arrangements for several named executive officers, including base salaries and performance/long-term incentive award targets, reflecting adjustments for certain individuals and a one-time equity grant for Mr. Borok.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of James R. Groch as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Global Director of Corporate Development, effective March 4, 2014.
  • 2Gil Borok relinquishes CFO title to become Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • 3Arlin E. Gaffner moves from Chief Accounting Officer to Chief Financial Officer—Americas.
  • 4The changes in executive roles are effective March 4, 2014.
  • 5The filing outlines the 2014 compensation packages for key executives, including base salaries and incentive award targets.
  • 6Gil Borok will receive a one-time equity retention grant valued at approximately $1.5 million, vesting on March 4, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary changes involve the CFO role. James R. Groch is appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer and Global Director of Corporate Development. Gil Borok transitions from CFO to Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, and Arlin E. Gaffner moves to Chief Financial Officer—Americas.

All announced changes to the executive officer roles are effective on March 4, 2014.

The filing outlines the base salaries, performance award targets, and long-term incentive award targets for 2014 for Robert E. Sulentic, James R. Groch, Michael J. Lafitte, Calvin W. Frese, Jr., and Gil Borok. Adjustments to compensation relative to 2013 are noted for some officers.

While James R. Groch's compensation for 2014 is detailed, the filing specifically mentions a one-time equity retention grant for Gil Borok, valued at approximately $1.5 million, which vests on March 4, 2017, subject to continued employment.