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CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 9, 2021)

Reports
Leadership Changes
Filing Date
Filed April 9, 2021
Period End
April 6, 2021
Security
CRWD
In the record · 2019–202610-K710-Q238-K64

CRWD filed 7 annual reports (10-K), 23 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 64 current reports (8-K) between 2019 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’23Mar ’23
  2. Leadership change8-K · Apr ’26Apr ’26

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 9, 2021. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

This 8-K filing from CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), filed on April 9, 2021, primarily discloses the approved compensation packages for fiscal year 2022 for its senior executives, including the named executive officers.

The key takeaway for investors is the confirmation of competitive salary and incentive structures designed to retain and motivate top leadership as the company continues its growth trajectory. These adjustments, effective from the start of fiscal year 2022, are consistent with industry practices for technology sector leaders and align executive pay with company performance through the Corporate Incentive Plan. Specifically, the filing details the annual base salaries and target incentive compensation percentages for President and CEO George Kurtz, CFO Burt W.

Podbere, and COO Colin Black. These figures reflect the company's commitment to rewarding its executive team, signaling confidence in their continued leadership. Investors should view this as a standard corporate governance event, reinforcing the company's operational stability and its focus on long-term value creation under its current management team.

Key Highlights

  1. Disclosure of Fiscal Year 2022 compensation packages for key executives, including CEO, CFO, and COO.
  2. Annual base salary for CEO George Kurtz set at $750,000.
  3. Annual base salaries for CFO Burt W. Podbere and COO Colin Black set at $500,000 each.
  4. Target incentive compensation for CEO George Kurtz set at 100% of base salary.
  5. Target incentive compensation for CFO Burt W. Podbere and COO Colin Black set at 75% of base salary.
  6. Compensation adjustments are effective from the beginning of fiscal year 2022 (February 1, 2021).
  7. Incentive compensation is governed by the terms of the Company's Corporate Incentive Plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose the approved compensation packages, including base salaries and target incentive awards, for CrowdStrike's named executive officers for the fiscal year 2022. This information is a standard disclosure requirement for public companies regarding executive remuneration.

  2. When do these new compensation packages take effect?

    The new compensation packages, including the annual base salaries and target incentive compensation awards, are effective beginning February 1, 2021, which is the first day of CrowdStrike's fiscal year 2022.

  3. How is the incentive compensation structured for these executives?

    The incentive compensation for the named executive officers is determined and awarded pursuant to the terms of CrowdStrike's Corporate Incentive Plan. The target incentive compensation is set as a percentage of the executive's base salary: 100% for the CEO and 75% for the CFO and COO.

  4. Are there any significant changes in executive roles or board composition mentioned?

    No, this filing specifically focuses on executive compensation for fiscal year 2022 and does not report any departures, elections, or appointments of directors or officers, nor does it indicate any changes in the company's corporate governance structure beyond the compensation adjustments.