AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · GoDaddy (GDDY)

GoDaddy names Phontip Palitwanon chief accounting officer, replacing Nicholas Daddario

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

GoDaddy said its chief accounting officer, Nicholas Daddario, left the role on November 6, 2024 as part of an accounting department restructuring, and it appointed Phontip Palitwanon, a nine-year employee who was previously vice president of finance and corporate controller, to the position the same day. The filing gives her a $350,000 base salary and a $500,000 one-time equity award, which matter to shareholders mainly as a record of compensation for the company's principal accounting officer.

Key points

  • Nicholas Daddario's employment as chief accounting officer ended November 6, 2024; he will support the transition through December 13, 2024.
  • Phontip Palitwanon (age 39) was appointed chief accounting officer on November 6, 2024.
  • Palitwanon's employment letter sets a $350,000 annual base salary and a bonus opportunity of 50% of base salary.
  • She will receive a one-time equity award with a target grant date value of $500,000 in restricted stock units, vesting over three years.

The filing

CompanyGoDaddy (GDDY)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 8, 2024, 4:44 PM ET
Accession number0001609711-24-000172

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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