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DOLLAR TREE, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 22, 2011)

Filed June 22, 2011For Securities:DLTR

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) reports on key decisions made at their 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 16, 2011. Most notably, shareholders approved the new "Omnibus Incentive Plan," which will replace several prior equity and cash incentive plans. This new plan allows for a variety of equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units, and performance bonuses, designed to incentivize executive performance and align their interests with shareholders. The filing also details the approved target award values for key Named Executive Officers under the Omnibus Plan, effective July 1, 2011. These awards are split between cash and Restricted Stock Units and are performance-based, tied to a three-year cumulative operating income goal. Additionally, the shareholder meeting saw the election of directors and the advisory approval of executive compensation and the frequency of future say-on-pay votes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Shareholders approved the new Dollar Tree, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, superseding previous equity and cash incentive plans.
  • 2The Omnibus Plan allows for various award types, including stock options, restricted stock units, and performance bonuses.
  • 3New award agreements for the Omnibus Plan were adopted by the Compensation Committee.
  • 4Target award values for Named Executive Officers under the Omnibus Plan were approved, effective July 1, 2011.
  • 5Executive awards under the Omnibus Plan are split equally between cash and Restricted Stock Units.
  • 6Awards are tied to achieving a three-year cumulative operating income goal (2011-2014) with potential payouts between 0% and 200% of target.
  • 7The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2011 was ratified by shareholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Omnibus Incentive Plan is designed to motivate and reward executives based on achieving long-term performance goals, thereby aligning their interests with those of shareholders. The introduction of this plan signifies the company's commitment to a performance-driven compensation structure.

Executive compensation will be divided equally between cash and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The actual payout can range from 0% to 200% of the target award, contingent upon the achievement of pre-established three-year cumulative operating income goals.

The primary performance metric disclosed for executive awards is the achievement of a three-year cumulative operating income goal, covering the period from January 30, 2011, to February 1, 2014.

The filing indicates that specific individuals, Macon F. Brock, Jr., Mary Anne Citrino, and Thomas E. Whiddon, were elected to the Board of Directors. The voting results show strong support for these nominees.