8-KLeadership Changes

FLEX LTD. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 20, 2016)

Filed June 20, 2016For Securities:FLEX

Summary

Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX) filed an 8-K on June 20, 2016, primarily to report the upcoming retirement of its Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Jonathan S. Hoak. Mr. Hoak's retirement is effective June 30, 2016, but he has agreed to provide transitional services through June 30, 2017. This transition is formalized through a Separation Agreement and Release with the company's subsidiary. The filing details the compensation and benefits Mr. Hoak will receive in exchange for his cooperation and release, which include a quarterly bonus based on FY17 Q1 results, continued vesting of certain equity and cash incentives scheduled to vest before his separation date, a separation payment of $1,050,000, and payment for 18 months of COBRA insurance premiums. This information is important for investors to understand executive transitions and potential associated costs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Jonathan S. Hoak, EVP and General Counsel, to retire effective June 30, 2016.
  • 2Mr. Hoak will provide transitional services for one year, through June 30, 2017.
  • 3A Separation Agreement and Release has been executed with Mr. Hoak.
  • 4Mr. Hoak will receive a $1,050,000 separation payment.
  • 5Continued vesting and payout of certain equity and cash incentives are provided, contingent on vesting dates.
  • 6The company will cover COBRA insurance premiums for 18 months.
  • 7Unvested awards not vesting by the Separation Date will terminate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the retirement of Flextronics International Ltd.'s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Jonathan S. Hoak, and to disclose the terms of his separation agreement.

Mr. Hoak will receive his quarterly bonus for FY17 Q1 based on actual results, continued vesting and payout of incentives scheduled to vest by his separation date, a separation payment of $1,050,000, and 18 months of COBRA insurance premium payments.

Yes, Mr. Hoak has agreed to provide transitional services to the company for one year, from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

Yes, any restricted share units, performance share units, and long-term, performance-based cash incentives that do not vest on or before his Separation Date (June 30, 2016) will terminate and be forfeited.