01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 1, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) filed an 8-K on March 1, 2024, primarily announcing changes to its Board of Directors.
The company elected Mr. Thomas L. Bené as an additional director, increasing the board size to 10 members. Mr. Bené, currently CEO of Breakthru Beverage Group and formerly of Sysco Corporation, brings significant executive experience and has been appointed to the Management Development & Compensation Committee.
His appointment is effective immediately and he will receive standard pro-rated compensation for his service. Concurrently, the company announced that Director John C. Pope will not stand for re-election at the upcoming 2024 annual meeting due to reaching the retirement age.
His departure will lead to a reduction in the board size to nine members. These changes reflect ongoing governance and board composition adjustments within Waste Management.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Election of Thomas L. Bené as a new independent director to the Board of Directors.
- Mr. Bené, CEO of Breakthru Beverage Group, brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Sysco Corporation.
- Mr. Bené has been appointed to the Management Development & Compensation Committee.
- The Board of Directors' size has been increased to 10 members with Mr. Bené's election.
- Director John C. Pope will retire and not seek re-election at the 2024 annual meeting.
- The Board's size is planned to reduce to nine members upon Mr. Pope's term expiration.
- The filing includes a furnished News Release dated March 1, 2024.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Thomas L. Bené and why has he been appointed to the board?
Thomas L. Bené is the President and CEO of Breakthru Beverage Group, LLC. He has been elected as an additional director to Waste Management's Board of Directors. His appointment aims to leverage his significant executive experience, particularly from his past roles as CEO of Sysco Corporation, to contribute to the company's governance and strategic oversight. He has also been appointed to the Management Development & Compensation Committee.
What is the impact of John C. Pope's retirement on the board?
Director John C. Pope will not stand for re-election at the 2024 annual meeting as he has reached the company's retirement age for directors. His departure will result in a planned reduction of the Board of Directors' size from 10 members to nine members, effective at the end of his current term.
How will Mr. Bené be compensated for his board service?
Mr. Bené will receive standard compensation for non-employee directors. This includes a pro-rated stock award valued at approximately $67,770 and a cash payment of $45,180 for his service during the current compensation period ending July 15, 2024.
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