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INTEL CORP 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (May 22, 2009)

Filed May 22, 2009For Securities:INTC

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing by Intel Corporation is an amendment to a previous 8-K filing, primarily correcting the date of the report and the relevant item number. The core information pertains to stockholder approval on May 20, 2009, of amendments to the Intel Corporation 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. Key changes include an extension of the plan's term to June 30, 2012, and an increase in the authorized shares for issuance under the plan, along with provisions for a potential stock option exchange program. Additionally, the filing notes that Intel's Board of Directors approved amendments to the company's Bylaws on May 19, 2009. These amendments permit the Board to elect a non-employee Chairman of the Board and include other conforming changes. Investors should note these updates relate to corporate governance and long-term executive compensation strategies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intel's 2006 Equity Incentive Plan was amended and extended by stockholders, now set to expire on June 30, 2012.
  • 2The total authorized shares for issuance under the Equity Incentive Plan increased to 428 million, with an additional 235 million shares reserved for a potential stock option exchange program.
  • 3The plan allows for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and RSUs to employees and non-employee directors.
  • 4New limits are placed on award terms (e.g., maximum 7-year term for options, with exceptions for long-term retention), and specific share limits per employee and director per year.
  • 5Vesting requirements generally require continued employment, passage of time, or performance criteria, with minimum vesting periods stipulated.
  • 6Intel's Board amended its Bylaws to enable the election of a non-employee Chairman of the Board.
  • 7This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to correct previous reporting details, including the report date and item number.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous 8-K report. It corrects the 'Date of Report' on the cover page to May 19, 2009, and specifies that the first event discussed should be under Item 5.02, not another item.

The plan's term was extended to June 30, 2012, and the total authorized shares for issuance were increased to 428 million. An additional 235 million shares were authorized for a potential stock option exchange program. The plan also has updated share limits per employee and director, and specified vesting and term conditions.

Intel's Board of Directors approved amendments to the company's Bylaws to allow for the election of a non-employee Chairman of the Board. This change impacts the composition and leadership structure of the Board.

The extension and increase in authorized shares for the Equity Incentive Plan primarily affect the company's long-term compensation strategy for employees and executives. It allows Intel to continue using equity-based incentives. Shareholders should monitor the dilution impact of new share issuances and the effectiveness of these incentives in retaining talent and driving performance.