Newell Brands approves 2025 long-term incentive plan and bonus program for executives
On February 17, 2025, Newell Brands' Compensation and Human Capital Committee approved the 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan and set performance criteria for the 2025 executive bonus program. The filing covers how executive pay will be tied to free cash flow, adjusted earnings per share, and segment or corporate goals, which matters to shareholders because it shows the metrics used to reward management.
Key points
- 2025 long-term awards are 50% performance-based and 50% time-based restricted stock units by value
- Performance-based units may vest at 0% to 200% based on free cash flow productivity and annual adjusted EPS goals
- Target bonus payouts range from 90% to 175% of base salary for the five named executive officers, including 175% for Christopher Peterson
The filing
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