01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 21, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Prudential Financial, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on February 21, 2025 under Item 5.02 reporting two governance changes.
First, director Douglas A. Scovanner notified the Board on February 19, 2025 that he will not stand for reelection at the Company's annual shareholder meeting on May 13, 2025, when he will have served more than 11 years on the Board. The filing states he is departing for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company on its operations, policies or practices.
Second, the Company announced that Robert Boyle, 59, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer effective April 7, 2025, succeeding Robert Axel. Boyle has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Prudential's International Insurance Businesses since 2023, previously served as Vice President and CFO of Prudential's Retirement Strategies business, and joined the Company in 1998 after ten years at Deloitte & Touche. The Board set Boyle's compensation effective April 7, 2025: salary of $470,000a per year, a 2025 target annual incentive of $611,000, and a target long-term incentive beginning with February 2026 annual grants of $719,000, for an annual target total compensation of $1,800,000.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Director Douglas A. Scovanner will not stand for reelection at the May 13, 2025 annual shareholder meeting; he has served on the Board for more than 11 years
- Scovanner's departure is stated to be for personal reasons, not a disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices
- Robert Boyle appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer effective April 7, 2025, succeeding Robert Axel
- Boyle currently serves as Vice President and CFO for Prudential's International Insurance Businesses, and joined the Company in 1998
- Boyle's salary set at $470,000 per year effective April 7, 2025
- Boyle's target annual incentive for 2025 is $611,000 and target long-term incentive (from February 2026 grants) is $719,000
- Annual target total compensation for Boyle totals $1,800,000
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is director Douglas A. Scovanner leaving the Board?
The filing states Scovanner is departing for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to its operations, policies or practices. He will not stand for reelection at the May 13, 2025 annual meeting.
Who is replacing Robert Axel as Principal Accounting Officer?
Robert Boyle, 59, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective April 7, 2025, succeeding Robert Axel.
What is Robert Boyle's background?
Boyle has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Prudential's International Insurance Businesses since 2023. He previously served as Vice President and CFO of Prudential's Retirement Strategies business, joined the Company in 1998, and spent ten years at Deloitte & Touche before that.
What compensation has been set for Robert Boyle?
Effective April 7, 2025, Boyle's salary is $470,000 per year, his 2025 target annual incentive is $611,000, and his target long-term incentive, starting with the annual grants made in February 2026, is $719,000. This gives an annual target total compensation of $1,800,000.
When will the leadership changes take effect?
Boyle's appointment and compensation take effect April 7, 2025. Scovanner's departure takes effect at the expiration of his term, with the Company's annual shareholder meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025.
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