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DOMINION ENERGY, INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 3, 2005)

Filed March 3, 2005For Securities:D

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) on March 3, 2005, primarily concerns the approval and upcoming shareholder vote on the 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan. The plan outlines how executive compensation will be determined for the upcoming year, with a significant emphasis on performance-based metrics. Key elements include the potential for awards tied to consolidated operating earnings, free cash flow, and Six Sigma cost savings goals, indicating a management focus on financial performance and operational efficiency. Investors should note that the details of the 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan will be presented to shareholders for approval at the 2005 Annual Meeting, with the proxy statement expected around March 18, 2005. The plan's structure, particularly the weightings assigned to different performance indicators for various executive roles, suggests a strategic alignment between executive compensation and the company's financial and operational objectives. Understanding these performance targets will be crucial for assessing future executive compensation and its relationship to company performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dominion Resources, Inc. (Dominion) Board of Directors approved the 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan.
  • 2The 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan will be presented to shareholders for approval at the 2005 Annual Meeting.
  • 3The 2005 Proxy Statement, detailing the plan, is expected to be filed around March 18, 2005.
  • 4Executive compensation under the 2005 Annual Incentive Plan is primarily based on achieving consolidated operating earnings goals.
  • 5Performance metrics for executive awards include consolidated operating earnings, free cash flow, and Six Sigma cost savings.
  • 6Award payouts are weighted differently for top executives (CEO, COO, CFO) compared to other officers.
  • 7Target incentive awards are set as a percentage of base salary, with specific percentages outlined for named executive officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the approval of Dominion Energy's 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan by its Board of Directors and to inform investors that this plan will be put forth for shareholder approval at the upcoming 2005 Annual Meeting.

Executive bonuses will be performance-based, primarily tied to the achievement of consolidated operating earnings goals. Specific weightings are applied to metrics like consolidated operating earnings, free cash flow, and Six Sigma cost savings, with different allocations for top executives versus other officers.

More detailed information regarding the 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan will be available in Dominion's 2005 Proxy Statement, which the company expects to file on or around March 18, 2005. This document will be used to present the plan for shareholder approval.

Yes, for the Chief Executive Officer, the award payout is weighted 90% on consolidated operating financial performance (80% from consolidated operating earnings and 20% from free cash flow) and 10% on the achievement of a Six Sigma cost savings goal. The target award for the CEO is 130% of base salary.