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DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 9, 2010)

Filed March 9, 2010For Securities:DVN

Summary

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) filed an 8-K on March 9, 2010, to announce a significant executive change. Jeffrey A. Agosta was appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 3, 2010. Mr. Agosta, previously Senior Vice President and Treasurer since 2003, brings continuity to the role, having been with the company since at least 2003. The filing also details the compensatory arrangements made for Mr. Agosta in connection with his new position. These arrangements include the grant of 2,100 shares of restricted stock, which will vest over four years starting March 31, 2011, and 5,500 stock options to purchase common stock at the closing price on March 31, 2010, with a staggered vesting schedule over five years, expiring in March 2018. The execution of an employment agreement consistent with the company's standard form was also noted. This transition at the CFO level is a key point for investors to monitor.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of Jeffrey A. Agosta as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • 2Mr. Agosta previously served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since 2003.
  • 3Restricted stock grant of 2,100 shares to Mr. Agosta, vesting over four years starting March 31, 2011.
  • 4Stock option grant of 5,500 options to Mr. Agosta.
  • 5Stock options have an exercise price equal to the March 31, 2010 closing price.
  • 6Stock options vest over five years, starting March 31, 2010, and expire March 30, 2018.
  • 7Mr. Agosta entered into an employment agreement consistent with Devon's standard form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jeffrey A. Agosta has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Devon Energy Corporation.

Mr. Agosta has been with Devon Energy since at least 2003, serving as Senior Vice President and Treasurer during that time.

His compensation includes 2,100 shares of restricted stock that vest over four years starting March 31, 2011, and 5,500 stock options with a vesting schedule over five years, expiring in March 2018. The exercise price for the options is the closing stock price on March 31, 2010.

Mr. Agosta entered into an employment agreement consistent with Devon's standard amended and restated employment agreement, which was previously filed with the SEC.