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QUANTA SERVICES, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 11, 2015)

Filed March 11, 2015For Securities:PWR

Summary

Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) filed an 8-K on March 11, 2015, reporting the adoption of its 2015 Annual, Long-Term and Discretionary Incentive Plans by the Compensation Committee. This new incentive plan framework allows for awards to certain senior management employees, including executive officers, in various forms such as cash, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and performance units. The plan aims to align executive compensation with both annual and long-term performance objectives. For 2015, annual incentives will be tied to earnings per share targets and individual strategic goals like safety, operational metrics, and talent development. Long-term incentives, covering the 2015-2017 period, will focus on financial targets and strategic initiatives, potentially including return metrics and revenue/operating income goals. The plan also includes provisions for discretionary awards to further incentivize key personnel.

Key Highlights

  • 1Adoption of the Quanta Services, Inc. 2015 Annual, Long-Term and Discretionary Incentive Plans.
  • 2Eligibility for awards extends to certain senior management employees, including executive officers.
  • 3Compensation can be awarded in cash, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and performance units.
  • 4Annual incentive performance goals for 2015 include earnings per share (EPS) targets and individual strategic objectives.
  • 5Long-term incentive goals (2015-2017) focus on financial and strategic targets, such as return metrics and revenue/operating income.
  • 6The plan allows for discretionary awards to recognize executive officers and senior management.
  • 7All awards to executive officers require approval from the Compensation Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of the adopted 2015 Incentive Plans is to align the compensation of senior management and executive officers with the company's annual and long-term performance objectives, using a mix of cash and equity-based awards.

Executive performance will be measured through a combination of financial metrics, such as earnings per share targets (for annual incentives) and return metrics/revenue/operating income targets (for long-term incentives), as well as individual strategic objectives related to safety, management, talent development, and other key initiatives.

Compensation awards can be made in cash, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), and performance units. Equity-based awards will be granted under the existing 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan or other approved plans.

Yes, all awards made to executive officers under the Incentive Plan are subject to the approval of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors prior to being granted.