8-K/ALeadership Changes

DTE ENERGY CO 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Feb 5, 2024)

Filed February 5, 2024For Securities:DTEDTKDTBDTGDTW

Summary

DTE Energy Company (DTE) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2024, primarily to disclose changes in executive compensation for its newly appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Joi M. Harris. Ms. Harris was appointed to this role in July 2023, and the recent filing details significant adjustments to her compensation structure, effective March 25, 2024. These adjustments reflect an increased base salary and higher target percentages for both annual and long-term incentive plans. Investors should note the substantial increase in Ms. Harris's compensation package, which includes a $200,000 base salary raise, an increase in her Annual Incentive Plan target from 75% to 85%, and a significant jump in her Long-Term Incentive Plan target from 165% to 215%. This compensation adjustment signals the company's commitment to retaining and incentivizing key leadership talent in critical operational roles. The filing directs investors to the 2023 Proxy Statement for further details on the incentive plans.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of Joi M. Harris as President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 3, 2023.
  • 2Effective March 25, 2024, Ms. Harris's base salary will increase by $200,000.
  • 3Annual Incentive Plan target percentage for Ms. Harris increases from 75% to 85%.
  • 4Long-Term Incentive Plan target percentage for Ms. Harris significantly increases from 165% to 215%.
  • 5Compensation adjustments were approved by the Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on January 31, 2024.
  • 6Further details on incentive plans are available in the Company’s 2023 Proxy Statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce significant changes to the compensation package of Joi M. Harris, the newly appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of DTE Energy.

The changes to Ms. Harris's compensation, including her increased base salary and incentive plan targets, are effective March 25, 2024.

Ms. Harris's Annual Incentive Plan target percentage increases by 10 percentage points (from 75% to 85%), and her Long-Term Incentive Plan target percentage sees a substantial increase of 50 percentage points (from 165% to 215%).

More detailed information regarding the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan can be found in DTE Energy's 2023 Proxy Statement.