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PACCAR INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 30, 2021)

Filed April 30, 2021For Securities:PCAR

Summary

PACCAR Inc (PCAR) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2021, reporting on executive compensation adjustments and the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on April 27, 2021. The Compensation Committee approved Long Term Performance Cash Awards (LTIP Cash Awards) for the 2018-2020 cycle, which have been incorporated into the total compensation figures for Named Executive Officers. This filing also discloses the CEO pay ratio for 2020, showing a ratio of 111 to 1, calculated based on the CEO's total compensation of $8,770,878 and the median employee's total compensation of $78,950. Furthermore, the 8-K details the voting outcomes from the annual stockholders' meeting. All nominated directors were elected to serve until 2022, with strong majority support. A stockholder proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions also received affirmative votes from a majority of the shares present and entitled to vote, indicating a shift towards simpler majority voting requirements for future corporate actions.

Key Highlights

  • 1PACCAR's Compensation Committee approved Long Term Performance Cash Awards (LTIP Cash Awards) for 2018-2020, impacting executive compensation.
  • 2The CEO's total compensation for 2020, including LTIP Cash Awards, was $8,770,878.
  • 3The CEO-to-median employee pay ratio for 2020 was reported as 111 to 1.
  • 4The median employee's total annual compensation for 2020 was $78,950.
  • 5All nominated directors were successfully elected to the Board of Directors.
  • 6A stockholder proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions passed with a majority vote.
  • 7The filing provides details on the methodology used to determine the median employee and their compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The LTIP Cash Awards are performance-based bonuses tied to the 2018-2020 performance cycle for PACCAR's Named Executive Officers. The Compensation Committee approved these awards on April 26, 2021, and they are being reported as part of the total compensation for these executives, recalculating figures previously reported in the proxy statement.

The CEO pay ratio of 111 to 1 shows the relationship between the compensation of PACCAR's CEO and the median employee. This disclosure is a regulatory requirement intended to provide transparency regarding executive compensation relative to the broader employee base. It helps investors understand the company's compensation philosophy and distribution.

The annual stockholder meeting on April 27, 2021, resulted in the election of all nominated directors. Additionally, a significant outcome was the passage of a stockholder proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions, meaning future proposals will likely require only a simple majority to pass, rather than a higher threshold.

PACCAR identified its median employee by considering its global employee population of approximately 23,000 as of October 1, 2020. Compensation was annualized for employees not employed for the full preceding nine-month period. The total compensation of the median employee for fiscal year 2020 was calculated to be $78,950, consistent with regulatory requirements.