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PayPal Holdings, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 1, 2023)

Filed November 1, 2023For Securities:PYPL

Summary

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) has announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 6, 2023. This leadership change is a significant development for investors as it brings a seasoned executive with extensive financial and operational experience to a critical role within the company. Ms. Miller's background includes senior financial positions at major corporations such as Ernst & Young, Cargill, and General Electric, where she held roles including Global Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Her broad experience across diverse industries and her tenure at GE Transportation as President and CEO suggest a strong understanding of large-scale operations and financial strategy. The compensation package for Ms. Miller reflects the importance of her role and includes a competitive base salary, significant bonus potential, and substantial equity awards. The equity awards are structured with a mix of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units, aligning her incentives with the company's long-term performance and shareholder value. This appointment signals a strategic move by PayPal to bolster its financial leadership as it navigates the evolving payments landscape. Investors should monitor how Ms. Miller's expertise will influence PayPal's financial strategy, operational efficiency, and future growth initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of Jamie Miller as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective November 6, 2023.
  • 2Jamie Miller brings extensive financial leadership experience from Ernst & Young, Cargill, and General Electric.
  • 3Ms. Miller's compensation includes a $750,000 base salary, up to 125% annual target bonus, and a $6,000,000 sign-on bonus.
  • 4Significant equity awards granted to Ms. Miller include RSUs ($6,250,000 target value) and PBRSUs ($6,250,000 target value).
  • 5The equity awards are subject to time-based vesting and performance-based conditions over a three-year period (2024-2026).
  • 6Gabrielle Rabinovitch will transition from Acting Chief Financial Officer to her prior roles.
  • 7Ms. Miller's appointment is effective as of October 31, 2023, with her role commencing on November 6, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jamie Miller has been appointed as PayPal's new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective November 6, 2023.

Jamie Miller has a extensive background in financial leadership, having served as Global Chief Financial Officer at Ernst & Young, Chief Financial Officer at Cargill, and in various senior financial roles at General Electric, including Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. She also has experience as President and CEO of GE Transportation.

Ms. Miller's compensation includes an annual base salary of $750,000, eligibility for an annual target bonus of 125% of her base salary, a $6,000,000 sign-on bonus, and significant equity awards including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with a target value of $6,250,000 and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) with a target value of $6,250,000.

Ms. Miller will receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest over time, with one-third vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and the remainder vesting quarterly thereafter. She will also receive Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs) whose vesting depends on the Company's performance over a three-year period (2024-2026).