8-KLeadership Changes

RTX Corp 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 29, 2021)

Filed April 29, 2021For Securities:RTX

Summary

This 8-K filing from RTX Corp. on April 28, 2021, details compensation adjustments for its newly appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Neil Mitchill. The adjustments were approved by the Human Capital & Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on April 25, 2021, following Mr. Mitchill's appointment to the CFO role on April 7, 2021. These changes reflect the increased responsibilities associated with his new position and are designed to align his compensation with his executive duties. Key changes include a significant increase in his annual base salary and annual incentive target, along with a substantial long-term incentive award. These adjustments are effective retroactively to his appointment date for salary and bonus, with the long-term incentive award granted shortly after. Investors should note these changes reflect a standard practice for executive transitions into senior leadership roles and are intended to retain and motivate key talent.

Key Highlights

  • 1Neil Mitchill appointed as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer on April 7, 2021.
  • 2Compensation adjustments approved by the Human Capital & Compensation Committee on April 25, 2021.
  • 3Annual base salary increased from $675,000 to $800,000.
  • 4Annual incentive target increased from 70% to 110% of annual base salary.
  • 5Grant of an incremental 2021 long-term incentive award valued at $1,500,000.
  • 6Long-term incentive award comprised of 60% performance share units, 20% restricted stock units, and 20% stock appreciation rights.
  • 7Salary and incentive adjustments are retroactive to the April 7, 2021 appointment date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Neil Mitchill's compensation was adjusted following his appointment as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer on April 7, 2021. The adjustments reflect his increased responsibilities and are a standard practice to align executive compensation with senior leadership roles.

The new compensation package includes an increased annual base salary to $800,000, an increased annual incentive target to 110% of base salary, and a $1,500,000 long-term incentive award. The long-term award is a mix of performance share units, restricted stock units, and stock appreciation rights.

The annual base salary and annual incentive target adjustments are effective retroactively to Mr. Mitchill's appointment date of April 7, 2021. The incremental long-term incentive award was granted on April 26, 2021.

No, this filing pertains to standard executive compensation adjustments related to a promotion to a key financial leadership role. Such adjustments are common when an executive assumes significant new responsibilities and are typically designed to ensure competitive and performance-aligned pay.