What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose the compensation package for BB&T Corporation's board of directors for the year 2005, as approved by the board.

What are the cash components of director compensation?

The cash components include an annual retainer of $50,000, a $1,500 fee for each board meeting attended, a $1,500 fee for each committee meeting attended, and additional annual retainers for committee chair positions ($5,000 for Audit Committee Chair, $2,500 for Compensation Committee Chair).

What equity compensation will directors receive?

Directors will receive non-qualified stock options with a value of $30,000. These options are governed by the BB&T Corporation 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, have a five-year vesting period, and their exercise price will be determined by the stock price on the date of the Compensation Committee meeting in February 2005.

When will the stock options be priced?

The option price for the stock options will be based on the price of BB&T Common Stock as of the close of business on the date of the Compensation Committee meeting, which is scheduled to be held in February 2005.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K: Material Agreements

Summary

This 8-K filing from BB&T Corporation (now Truist Financial Corp, TFC) on December 20, 2004, details the compensation package for its board of directors for the year 2005. The filing outlines the various fees and stock options that directors will receive for their service. Key components of the compensation include an annual retainer, fees for attending board and committee meetings, and additional retainers for committee chair positions. Furthermore, directors are set to receive non-qualified stock options, with the award's value and exercise price determined by the company's stock performance.

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1BB&T Corporation disclosed its 2005 board of directors' compensation package.
2Directors will receive an annual retainer of $50,000.
3A fee of $1,500 will be paid for attendance at each board and committee meeting.
4Additional annual retainers are specified for the Chairman of the Audit Committee ($5,000) and the Compensation Committee ($2,500).
5Directors will be awarded non-qualified stock options valued at $30,000 under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.
6These stock options have a five-year vesting period.
7The option price will be based on BB&T's common stock price at the close of business on the date of the Compensation Committee meeting in February 2005.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 20, 2004)

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