What is the significance of the Separation mentioned in the filing?

The Separation refers to the planned distribution by Arconic Inc. of all outstanding shares of Arconic Rolled Products Corporation (which will be renamed Arconic Corporation). This event will result in two independent publicly traded companies: Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation. The Co-CEO appointments are in preparation for this split.

What are the key terms of John C. Plant's new employment agreement?

Mr. Plant's agreement runs from the Separation through March 31, 2023, with a base salary of $1.6 million. He will not be eligible for annual incentive compensation but will receive significant equity awards: 1,000,000 time-vesting restricted stock units and 1,800,000 performance-vesting restricted stock units, subject to vesting conditions tied to continued employment and stock price targets.

What compensation will Tolga Oal receive as Co-CEO?

Mr. Oal will receive an annual base salary of $875,000, a target annual bonus of 100% of his base salary, and annual equity awards. For 2020, these equity awards include a restricted share unit award valued at $1,400,000 and a performance-based restricted share unit award with a target value of $2,100,000, both vesting over three years subject to employment and performance conditions. He will also receive relocation benefits.

What is the purpose of the investor days scheduled for February 25, 2020?

The investor days are being held in connection with the Separation. Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation will each host their own event to provide information and present materials to investors regarding their respective businesses and the upcoming separation strategy. Presentation materials will be made available online.

HWM 8-K: Leadership Changes & Regulation FD

Summary

This 8-K filing from Howmet Aerospace Inc. (formerly Arconic Inc.) announces key leadership appointments and provides details regarding an upcoming investor day. In preparation for the Separation of Arconic Rolled Products Corporation (to be renamed Arconic Corporation), the company has entered into employment agreements with its current CEO, John C. Plant, and Tolga Oal, who will serve as Co-Chief Executive Officers post-separation. Mr. Plant's agreement outlines his compensation and equity awards, with a focus on time-vesting and performance-vesting restricted stock units. Mr. Oal's agreement details his base salary, bonus potential, equity awards, relocation assistance, and a non-competition clause. Furthermore, the filing confirms that both Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation will host separate investor days on February 25, 2020. Presentation materials for these events are being furnished and will be made available on the respective company websites. These appointments and investor events are significant as they precede the planned separation, indicating progress in the company's strategic restructuring and future leadership structure.

Key Highlights

1John C. Plant and Tolga Oal appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officers of Howmet Aerospace Inc. effective upon the completion of the Separation.
2John C. Plant's employment agreement includes a base salary of $1.6 million and significant equity awards, including 1,000,000 time-vesting and 1,800,000 performance-vesting restricted stock units.
3Tolga Oal's compensation package includes a base salary of $875,000, a target annual bonus of 100% of base salary, and equity awards totaling $3,500,000 in grant date value (restricted and performance-based).
4The effectiveness of the new Co-CEO employment agreements is contingent upon the Separation occurring no later than June 1, 2020.
5Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation will host separate investor days on February 25, 2020, to present materials related to the Separation.
6Mr. Oal is subject to a confidentiality, developments, non-competition, and non-solicitation agreement, including a one-year post-termination non-compete.
7The filing serves as notification of these executive changes and provides details on their compensation and the upcoming investor presentations.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 25, 2020)

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