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PACCAR INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 3, 2019)

Filed May 3, 2019For Securities:PCAR

Summary

PACCAR Inc (PCAR) filed an 8-K on May 3, 2019, primarily detailing executive compensation and the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on April 30, 2019. Key information for investors includes the approval of Long Term Performance Cash Awards (LTIP Cash Awards) for the 2016-2018 cycle for Named Executive Officers, which increased their total reported compensation for that period. The filing also provides the CEO pay ratio, showing the Chief Executive Officer's compensation of $13,007,482 compared to the median employee's compensation of $71,830, resulting in a ratio of 181 to 1. Furthermore, the 8-K outlines the outcomes of the annual stockholder meeting, where all nominated directors were elected to serve until 2020 with overwhelming support. Notably, a stockholder proposal to allow action by written consent did not receive majority approval. Investors should note the executive compensation adjustments and the strong endorsement of the company's board of directors.

Key Highlights

  • 1PACCAR Inc approved Long Term Performance Cash Awards (LTIP Cash Awards) for its Named Executive Officers for the 2016-2018 cycle.
  • 2These LTIP Cash Awards significantly increased the total reported compensation for the Named Executive Officers for the 2016-2018 period.
  • 3The company disclosed a CEO pay ratio of 181 to 1, with CEO annual total compensation at $13,007,482 and median employee annual total compensation at $71,830.
  • 4All nominated directors were elected to serve on the Board of Directors with strong majority support at the annual stockholder meeting on April 30, 2019.
  • 5A stockholder proposal to allow stockholders to act by written consent was not approved by a majority vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily serves to report on the approval of Long Term Performance Cash Awards for PACCAR's Named Executive Officers and to disclose the voting results from the company's annual stockholder meeting held on April 30, 2019.

The LTIP Cash Awards for the 2016-2018 cycle were approved and added to the compensation of Named Executive Officers. This resulted in a recalculated and higher total compensation figure for these executives for that period, as detailed in the filing.

PACCAR's CEO pay ratio for 2018 was 181 to 1. The annual total compensation for the CEO was $13,007,482, while the annual total compensation for the median employee (excluding the CEO) was $71,830.

Yes, all nominated directors were elected to serve on the Board of Directors with substantial support from shareholders, indicating strong confidence in the current board leadership.

The stockholder proposal to allow stockholders to act by written consent did not receive the required majority vote and was therefore not approved.