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PACCAR INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 2, 2014)

Filed May 2, 2014For Securities:PCAR

Summary

This 8-K filing by PACCAR Inc (PCAR) details significant executive compensation adjustments and the outcomes of their annual stockholder meeting held on April 29, 2014. The Compensation Committee approved a Long Term Performance Cash Award (LTIP Cash Award) for the 2011-2013 cycle, recalculating total compensation for Named Executive Officers. Notably, CEO M.C. Pigott's total compensation for this cycle was significantly boosted by this award. The filing also announces M.C. Pigott's transition from CEO to Executive Chairman, effective April 28, 2014, with provisions for his incentive awards during this transition. Furthermore, the report outlines the voting results from the annual stockholder meeting. Key decisions included the election of Class I directors, the approval of the Second Amended and Restated PACCAR Inc Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, and an advisory vote to approve executive compensation, all of which received majority support. However, a stockholder proposal regarding supermajority vote provisions did not pass.

Key Highlights

  • 1PACCAR Inc's Compensation Committee approved a Long Term Performance Cash Award (LTIP Cash Award) for the 2011-2013 performance cycle.
  • 2The LTIP Cash Award significantly increased the total compensation for Named Executive Officers, with M.C. Pigott receiving $10,538,315 for the 2011-2013 cycle.
  • 3M.C. Pigott transitioned from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman, effective April 28, 2014.
  • 4Mr. Pigott's future incentive awards will be based on his CEO compensation level for transition periods, with proration for certain cycles.
  • 5The annual stockholder meeting on April 29, 2014, saw the election of Class I directors, with nominees receiving substantial 'For' votes.
  • 6Stockholders approved the Second Amended and Restated PACCAR Inc Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
  • 7An advisory resolution to approve executive compensation received majority shareholder support.
  • 8A stockholder proposal to amend supermajority vote provisions failed to gain majority approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily reports on changes to executive compensation, specifically the approval of a Long Term Performance Cash Award for the 2011-2013 cycle, and the results of PACCAR's annual stockholder meeting held on April 29, 2014. It also notes a change in the CEO's role.

M.C. Pigott is a Named Executive Officer of PACCAR Inc. Effective April 28, 2014, he transitioned from his role as Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman. His compensation for incentive programs moving forward will reflect this transitional role.

The annual stockholder meeting resulted in the election of Class I directors, the approval of the Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. However, a proposal to change supermajority vote provisions was not approved.

The LTIP Cash Award for the 2011-2013 cycle significantly increased the total reported compensation for Named Executive Officers. For instance, M.C. Pigott's total compensation for this period was $10,538,315, largely due to this award, in addition to his non-equity incentive plan compensation.