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EXELON CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 31, 2009)

Filed July 31, 2009For Securities:EXC

Summary

This 8-K filing from Exelon Corporation on July 31, 2009, details significant changes in corporate officers and their compensation, as well as an amendment to Commonwealth Edison Company's bylaws. Key personnel shifts include resignations and appointments within the principal accounting officer roles at Exelon's subsidiaries, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Exelon Generation Company. These changes appear to be part of an internal restructuring to better align executive responsibilities with financial oversight. Investors should note the adjustments in compensation for several senior executives, including Christopher M. Crane and William A. Von Hoene, Jr., reflecting expanded duties. Additionally, the appointment of Richard A. Mies to the Audit Committee, with the determination that he is an audit committee financial expert, signals a strengthening of corporate governance. The amendment allowing ComEd to issue shares without certificates is a procedural change that may streamline administrative processes but does not immediately impact financial performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Multiple principal accounting officer roles shifted across Exelon Corporation and its subsidiaries (ComEd, PECO, Exelon Generation).
  • 2Matthew Galvanoni resigned as VP & Controller of ComEd/PECO and principal accounting officer for both, now serving as VP & Assistant Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer for Exelon Generation.
  • 3Kevin Waden elected as VP & Controller of ComEd and its principal accounting officer.
  • 4Jorge Acevedo elected as VP & Controller of PECO and its principal accounting officer.
  • 5Richard A. Mies appointed to Exelon's Audit Committee and determined to be an audit committee financial expert.
  • 6Increased incentive compensation targets and performance share targets approved for Christopher M. Crane and William A. Von Hoene, Jr., reflecting expanded responsibilities.
  • 7Commonwealth Edison Company amended its bylaws to permit the issuance of shares without certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing reports several resignations and appointments related to the principal accounting officer and controller positions at Exelon Corporation and its subsidiaries, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Exelon Generation Company. Specifically, Matthew Galvanoni transitioned roles, while Kevin Waden and Jorge Acevedo were appointed to lead accounting functions at ComEd and PECO, respectively.

The filing indicates increased incentive compensation targets and performance share targets for Christopher M. Crane and William A. Von Hoene, Jr., due to their assumption of additional responsibilities overseeing Exelon's finance functions and Generation's Power Team. Compensation adjustments were also approved for Joseph R. Trpik, Jr. upon his election as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of ComEd.

Richard A. Mies was appointed to Exelon's Audit Committee. The board has determined that Mr. Mies is financially literate and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert, which can be viewed as a positive reinforcement of the board's oversight capabilities.

This amendment allows Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) to issue shares without physical certificates. This is typically a procedural update aimed at modernizing operations, potentially reducing administrative costs and improving efficiency in share management. It does not represent a change in the company's capital structure or reflect immediate financial performance.