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EXELON CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 30, 2010)

Filed April 30, 2010For Securities:EXC

Summary

Exelon Corporation filed an 8-K on April 30, 2010, reporting on key outcomes from its annual shareholder meeting held on April 27, 2010. The most significant event for investors was the shareholder approval of the Exelon Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan authorizes the company to grant various forms of equity-based compensation, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock/units, with an aggregate of 5 million new shares authorized for grants, plus remaining shares from the 2006 plan. Additionally, the filing confirms the overwhelming re-election of all directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent accountant for 2010. The strong support for director elections and the new incentive plan signals shareholder confidence in the company's leadership and its approach to executive compensation and talent retention.

Key Highlights

  • 1Shareholders approved the Exelon Corporation 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, allowing for the issuance of various equity-based compensation awards.
  • 2The 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan authorizes up to 5 million new shares for grants, in addition to any remaining shares from the 2006 plan.
  • 3Approximately 925 employees are eligible to participate in the new long-term incentive plan.
  • 4All nominated directors were overwhelmingly re-elected by shareholders.
  • 5PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as Exelon's independent auditor for 2010 with substantial shareholder support.
  • 6The filing indicates strong shareholder approval for the key proposals voted on at the annual meeting, suggesting confidence in the company's direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan is designed to attract, retain, and motivate key employees by providing them with equity-based compensation. This includes instruments like stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and restricted stock units, which are intended to align employee interests with those of shareholders.

The plan authorizes an aggregate of 5 million new shares for grants. This is in addition to approximately 18.5 million shares that were remaining under the Exelon Corporation 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan upon its expiration at the end of 2010.

No, all incumbent directors were re-elected by a substantial majority of shareholder votes. This indicates continuity in leadership and shareholder confidence in the current board.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as Exelon's independent accountant for 2010. This appointment received very strong support from shareholders.