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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LTD/CN 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 21, 2017)

Filed February 21, 2017For Securities:CP

Summary

This 8-K filing from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) on February 21, 2017, reports on an adjustment to the executive compensation for its Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Nadeem Velani. The Board of Directors approved an increase in his base salary, target award level for the short-term incentive plan, and long-term incentive opportunity. This compensation adjustment reflects the company's recognition of Mr. Velani's role and aims to align his incentives with company performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Executive Compensation Adjustment: The filing details an increase in compensation for Mr. Nadeem Velani, VP and CFO.
  • 2Base Salary Increase: Mr. Velani's base salary will rise to $460,000 annually.
  • 3Short-Term Incentive Plan: His target award level under the short-term incentive plan is increased to 75% of his base salary.
  • 4Long-Term Incentive Opportunity: The long-term incentive opportunity for Mr. Velani is set at 225% of his base salary.
  • 5Total Compensation Value: The total annual compensation package for Mr. Velani is projected to increase to $1,840,000.
  • 6Board Approval: These compensation changes were approved by the Company's Board of Directors on February 14, 2017.
  • 7Exhibit Filed: A compensation letter detailing these changes was filed as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose an adjustment to the compensation package of Mr. Nadeem Velani, the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited.

Mr. Velani's base salary has increased to $460,000. Additionally, his target award for the short-term incentive plan is now 75% of his base salary, and his long-term incentive opportunity is 225% of his base salary. The total annual compensation is expected to reach $1,840,000.

The compensation changes were approved by the Company's Board of Directors on February 14, 2017.

This filing specifically addresses executive compensation and does not directly provide information on the company's financial performance or outlook. However, increases in executive compensation, particularly tied to incentive plans, often suggest management's confidence in future performance or the company's desire to retain key talent.