Children's Place grants CFO John Szczepanski $550,000 one-time retention award
The Children's Place granted its Chief Financial Officer, John Szczepanski, a one-time cash retention award of $550,000 on October 19, 2026, under a letter agreement. The award vests on the six-month anniversary of the effective date if he remains employed in good standing, and he must repay it if he leaves or is terminated for cause before vesting.
Key points
- One-time cash retention award of $550,000 granted to CFO John Szczepanski on October 19, 2026
- Award vests on the six-month anniversary of the effective date, provided he remains employed in good standing
- Repayment required if terminated for cause, or if he retires, resigns or otherwise leaves before vesting; not required if terminated without cause, subject to a release of claims
- Full retention letter to be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending October 31, 2026
The filing
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