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Public Storage 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 28, 2010)

Filed June 28, 2010For Securities:PSAPSA-PRPSA-PFPSA-PGPSA-PHPSA-PIPSA-PJPSA-PMPSA-PNPSA-POPSA-PPPSA-PQPSA-PSPSA-PKPSA-PL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Public Storage (PSA) on June 28, 2010, primarily announces the departure of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark C. Good. Mr. Good will be leaving the company by year-end 2010 for personal reasons to pursue new opportunities. The filing details the terms of his separation agreement, including his continued service until December 31, 2010, and financial and equity compensation contingent on his departure terms and timing. Investors should note the structured transition and the financial implications associated with Mr. Good's exit. The agreement includes provisions for salary continuation through the end of the year, a potential additional payment of $100,000, and accelerated vesting of certain stock options and restricted share units under specific conditions. This information provides insight into executive transition management and potential near-term costs for Public Storage.

Key Highlights

  • 1Mark C. Good, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will depart Public Storage by year-end 2010 for personal reasons.
  • 2Mr. Good will continue to serve in his current role through December 31, 2010.
  • 3Mr. Good will receive his current salary of $41,666 per month for continued service.
  • 4A lump sum payment equal to his remaining salary through December 31, 2010, is provided if he leaves before year-end for reasons other than cause.
  • 5An additional $100,000 payment is contingent upon Mr. Good not terminating the agreement and executing a general release.
  • 6Specific stock options (15,000) and restricted share units (1,250) will vest immediately upon departure if Mr. Good voluntarily terminates without cause before September 8, 2010, and executes a release.
  • 7All other unvested equity awards for Mr. Good will be canceled upon his departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mark C. Good is departing for personal reasons, as he wishes to return to the San Francisco Bay area to pursue new business opportunities.

Mr. Good is expected to depart Public Storage by December 31, 2010. He will continue to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer until that date.

Mr. Good will receive his regular salary through December 31, 2010. He may also receive a lump sum of his remaining salary if he leaves before year-end (other than for cause), an additional $100,000 payment, and accelerated vesting of certain stock options and restricted share units under specific conditions.

Yes, the additional $100,000 payment and the accelerated vesting of equity awards are contingent upon Mr. Good not terminating the agreement and executing a general release, and specific timing for voluntary termination without cause in the case of equity.