What is the main event reported in this 8-K filing?

The main events reported are the planned retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel R. Pearson and the approval of various executive compensation actions for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, including incentive payouts, base salary adjustments, stock options, and performance share awards.

What is the significance of the executive compensation details for investors?

The compensation details provide insight into how L3Harris Technologies aligns executive pay with company performance and shareholder value. The performance metrics for incentive plans and equity awards (e.g., revenue, operating income, ROIC, total shareholder return) indicate the company's strategic priorities and how executive compensation is linked to achieving these goals.

What were the key performance metrics used for fiscal year 2012 executive payouts?

For fiscal year 2012, cash payouts under the Annual Incentive Plan were based on the company's revenue and operating income, weighted equally. Performance share awards for the 2010-2012 period were based on three-year cumulative operating income and average annual return on invested capital (ROIC), weighted equally, and compared against the S&P 500.

What are the performance measures for the fiscal year 2013 incentive plans?

For fiscal year 2013, the performance measures for cash incentive plans include company revenue (40%), operating income (30%), and free cash flow (30%). For performance share units, the metrics are three-year cumulative operating income and average annual ROIC (weighted equally), along with the company's total shareholder return relative to a peer group.

LHX 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) filed an 8-K report on August 28, 2012, detailing significant executive compensation actions and an officer's planned retirement. The report announced the upcoming retirement of Daniel R. Pearson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 9, 2013, after 35 years of service. This filing also outlines the compensation adjustments and awards for key executives, including CEO William M. Brown, covering fiscal year 2012 payouts and fiscal year 2013 incentive plans and equity grants. The compensation details include cash payouts under the Annual Incentive Plan for fiscal 2012, performance share award payouts based on a three-year performance period, updated base salaries for continuing officers, and the establishment of minimum, target, and maximum cash award levels for fiscal 2013. Additionally, the company granted stock options and performance share unit awards for fiscal 2013, with exercise prices and performance metrics clearly defined, reflecting the company's strategy to align executive compensation with corporate performance and shareholder value.

Key Highlights

1Daniel R. Pearson, EVP and COO, announced his retirement effective January 9, 2013, after 35 years with the company.
2Fiscal 2012 cash incentive payouts were approved for named executive officers based on company revenue and operating income.
3Performance share awards for the fiscal 2010-2012 period were approved based on cumulative operating income and average return on invested capital (ROIC).
4Base salaries for continuing named executive officers were adjusted, effective August 25, 2012.
5Fiscal 2013 annual incentive plan targets and performance measures (revenue, operating income, free cash flow) were established for executive officers.
6Stock options were granted to certain named executive officers with an exercise price of $46.53, vesting over three years.
7Performance share unit awards for the fiscal 2013-2015 period were granted, with payouts contingent on achieving targets for cumulative operating income, average annual ROIC, and relative total shareholder return.

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 29, 2012)

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