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PACCAR INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 22, 2015)

Filed April 22, 2015For Securities:PCAR

Summary

PACCAR Inc (PCAR) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2015, detailing key events from its annual stockholder meeting held on April 21, 2015, and adjustments to executive compensation. The report provides a look into the company's governance and compensation practices. Investors will be interested in the results of the annual meeting, particularly the election of directors and the outcome of two significant stockholder proposals concerning director elections and proxy access. Additionally, the filing discloses the approval of a Long Term Performance Cash Award for Named Executive Officers for the 2012-2014 performance cycle, which impacts reported total compensation for these individuals. This provides transparency into how executive pay is structured and awarded based on performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1PACCAR's annual stockholder meeting was held on April 21, 2015.
  • 2Directors M. C. Pigott, C. R. Williamson, and R. E. Armstrong were elected to serve as Class II directors until 2018.
  • 3A stockholder proposal regarding the annual election of all directors received majority approval.
  • 4A stockholder proposal related to proxy access did not receive majority approval.
  • 5The Compensation Committee approved Long Term Performance Cash Awards for Named Executive Officers for the 2012-2014 performance cycle.
  • 6The LTIP Cash Awards significantly increased the reported total compensation for several Named Executive Officers for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily reports on the outcomes of PACCAR Inc's annual stockholder meeting held on April 21, 2015, including director elections and the voting results on stockholder proposals. It also discloses the approval of Long Term Performance Cash Awards for executive officers.

A proposal for the annual election of all directors was approved by a majority of the shares present and entitled to vote. However, a proposal seeking proxy access did not achieve majority approval.

The Long Term Performance Cash Award, approved for the 2012-2014 performance cycle, was added to the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation for Named Executive Officers. This resulted in a substantial increase in their reported total compensation for the period, as detailed in the filing.

M. C. Pigott, C. R. Williamson, and R. E. Armstrong were elected as Class II directors, with their terms set to expire in 2018.