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TARGET CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 2, 2013)

Filed July 2, 2013For Securities:TGT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Target Corporation announces a change to its Board of Directors. Effective July 2, 2013, Kenneth L. Salazar was elected as a director. Mr. Salazar brings significant experience, having served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 2009 to 2013, and currently holds a Partner position at WilmerHale. Investors should note that Mr. Salazar's appointment is a key event for governance oversight. He will receive compensation typical for non-employee directors, including a one-time grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) valued at $50,000 on the grant date. The filing also indicates that committee assignments for Mr. Salazar are yet to be determined by the Board. A press release detailing this board change is attached as an exhibit.

Key Highlights

  • 1Kenneth L. Salazar elected to Target Corporation's Board of Directors, effective July 2, 2013.
  • 2Mr. Salazar's background includes service as U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2009-2013) and current role as a Partner at WilmerHale.
  • 3Mr. Salazar will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors.
  • 4A one-time RSU grant with a $50,000 grant date fair value was awarded to Mr. Salazar.
  • 5The Board of Directors has not yet determined Mr. Salazar's committee assignments.
  • 6The filing includes a News Release dated July 2, 2013, as an exhibit detailing this board appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kenneth L. Salazar was elected to the Board of Directors on July 2, 2013. He brings a strong background, having served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and currently as a Partner at WilmerHale. His appointment is likely intended to enhance the Board's expertise and governance.

Mr. Salazar will receive the standard annual compensation provided to non-employee directors, as outlined in Target's most recent proxy statement. Additionally, he was granted a one-time award of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with a fair value of $50,000 on the grant date.

The filing states that the Board of Directors has not yet made a determination regarding any committee assignments for Mr. Salazar.

More details about Mr. Salazar's appointment can be found in the News Release dated July 2, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.