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Targa Resources Corp. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 21, 2014)

Filed January 21, 2014For Securities:TRGP

Summary

Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2014, to report on the approval of its 2014 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Bonus Plan"). This plan is designed to provide discretionary annual cash bonuses to all employees, including executive officers, to incentivize and retain talent by rewarding contributions towards the company's strategic, financial, and operational objectives for 2014. The plan's funding is tied to the achievement of ten key business priorities set by the Compensation Committee, which include financial targets like EBITDA and distribution growth, operational goals such as system expansion and safety, cost control, risk management, and strategic growth opportunities. The Bonus Plan outlines a framework where the total cash bonus pool is determined by the Compensation Committee, with recommendations from the CEO based on overall company performance against objectives. Individual bonus opportunities are a percentage of base salary, ranging from 6% to 100%. The Committee retains full discretion over bonus pool allocation and individual executive officer awards, while executive officers manage allocations for other employees. This filing provides insight into management's incentive structure for the upcoming fiscal year and their alignment with key company performance indicators.

Key Highlights

  • 1Targa Resources Corp. approved its 2014 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (Bonus Plan) on January 14, 2014.
  • 2The Bonus Plan is a discretionary cash bonus plan for all employees, including executives, to drive performance and retention.
  • 3Bonus pool funding is directly linked to the achievement of ten key business priorities for 2014, covering financial, operational, safety, compliance, talent, cost, risk, and growth objectives.
  • 4Key 2014 priorities include meeting EBITDA and distribution/dividend growth guidance, expanding system capabilities (Targa Badlands), maintaining safety and compliance, cost control, and pursuing growth opportunities.
  • 5The Compensation Committee, with CEO recommendations, determines the total bonus pool amount based on company performance against objectives.
  • 6Individual target bonus opportunities range from approximately 6% to 100% of eligible earnings (base salary and overtime).
  • 7The Compensation Committee has ultimate discretion in determining bonus awards, especially for executive officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the 2014 Annual Incentive Compensation Plan is to reward Targa Resources Corp. employees, including executive officers, for their contributions towards achieving the company's strategic, financial, and operational objectives for 2014. It also aims to aid in retaining and motivating key talent.

The total cash bonus pool is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The CEO typically recommends an amount based on the company's overall performance relative to the established business objectives, which can range from 0 to 2 times the aggregate target bonus opportunities. The Committee has the final discretion to adjust this pool.

Key business priorities for 2014 include achieving 2014 guidance for EBITDA and distribution/dividend growth, expanding system capabilities and commercializing Targa Badlands, maintaining a strong safety record and compliance, controlling costs (operating, capital, G&A), managing financial risks, executing major capital projects on time and budget, and pursuing strategic growth opportunities.

No, bonuses are not guaranteed. The plan is discretionary, and the funding of the bonus pool is directly tied to the company's achievement of specific, pre-defined business priorities and objectives set for 2014. The Compensation Committee has the sole discretion in determining the bonus pool and individual awards.