8-KLeadership Changes

PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 15, 2013)

Filed March 15, 2013For Securities:PNC

Summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) announced a key leadership transition in its finance department via an 8-K filing on March 15, 2013. Richard J. Johnson, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is set to retire after the second quarter 2013 reporting period. This change marks the end of Mr. Johnson's tenure, and investors will be looking for a smooth handover and continued financial stewardship. Robert Q. Reilly, who has a long history with PNC since 1987 and currently leads the Asset Management Group, has been appointed as the successor CFO. His extensive experience within various financial roles at PNC, including investment and commercial banking, positions him to take on this critical role. The filing also details Mr. Reilly's compensation package for the new role, providing transparency on the financial incentives tied to his executive responsibilities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Richard J. Johnson, EVP and CFO, to retire after the filing of PNC's second quarter 2013 Form 10-Q.
  • 2Robert Q. Reilly appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 3Mr. Reilly will assume the CFO role following Mr. Johnson's retirement.
  • 4Robert Q. Reilly has been with PNC since 1987 and currently heads the Asset Management Group.
  • 5Mr. Reilly's compensation package for the new CFO role includes a base salary of $500,000 and target incentive compensation of $2,500,000 (comprising $1,000,000 cash and $1,500,000 equity).
  • 6The incentive compensation for 2013 will be prorated to reflect the transition in responsibilities.
  • 7The filing is primarily focused on reporting the CFO transition under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

Richard J. Johnson is expected to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer following the filing of PNC's second quarter 2013 report on Form 10-Q.

Robert Q. Reilly, currently the Executive Vice President and head of PNC's Asset Management Group, has been appointed as the successor Chief Financial Officer.

Robert Q. Reilly has a long tenure at PNC, having joined in 1987. He has held numerous management positions in investment and commercial banking, and has served as the head of PNC's Asset Management Group since 2005. He was appointed Executive Vice President in February 2009.

Effective April 1, 2013, Mr. Reilly's compensation will include an annual base salary of $500,000. He will also be entitled to aggregate target incentive compensation of $2,500,000, split between $1,000,000 in annual cash incentive compensation and $1,500,000 in long-term equity-based incentive compensation. His 2013 incentive compensation will be prorated.