What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially document the retirement agreement between Mondelez International and its former CEO and Chairman, Irene B. Rosenfeld, including the terms of her continued compensation and restrictive covenants.

What happens to Irene Rosenfeld's unvested performance share units?

Ms. Rosenfeld's unvested performance share units as of her retirement date (April 1, 2018) will continue to vest according to the normal vesting schedule. However, the actual number of shares awarded will depend on the company's financial results, as determined by the Board's Human Resources and Compensation Committee.

What are the restrictive covenants Ms. Rosenfeld agreed to?

Ms. Rosenfeld agreed to several restrictive covenants, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement provisions. She also agreed to confidentiality terms.

When did Irene Rosenfeld officially retire from Mondelez?

Irene B. Rosenfeld's official retirement date from the company and the Board was April 1, 2018. She had previously stepped down as CEO in November 2017 and served as Chairman for a transition period until March 31, 2018.

MDLZ 8-K: Leadership Changes

Summary

This 8-K filing from Mondelez International (MDLZ) on May 4, 2018, primarily details the formalization of retirement benefits and restrictive covenants for former CEO and Chairman, Irene B. Rosenfeld. Following her departure as CEO in November 2017 and as Chairman on March 31, 2018, Ms. Rosenfeld received a retirement letter on April 30, 2018. This letter outlines continued vesting of her unvested performance share units, contingent upon actual company financial results. The agreement also includes standard restrictive covenants such as non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement clauses, along with a release of claims.

Key Highlights

1Formalization of retirement terms for former CEO and Chairman, Irene B. Rosenfeld.
2Ms. Rosenfeld's retirement effective April 1, 2018, after stepping down as CEO in November 2017 and Chairman on March 31, 2018.
3Continuation of vesting for Ms. Rosenfeld's unvested performance share units, dependent on company financial performance.
4Agreement includes standard restrictive covenants: non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement.
5Confidentiality provisions are also part of the retirement letter agreement.
6The retirement letter is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.
7The full retirement letter is filed as an exhibit (Exhibit 10.1).

Mondelez International, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 4, 2018)

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