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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
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ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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September 11, 2020
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VIRTUAL MEETING
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The 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or Annual Meeting, will be held virtually via a live webcast, which can be accessed on the Internet by visiting
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DECK2020.
To access the Annual Meeting, you will need a 16-digit control number. The control number is provided on the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials you received in the mail, on your proxy card (if you requested to receive printed proxy materials), or through your broker or other nominee if you hold your shares in "street name."
Stockholders will be able to attend, vote and submit questions virtually during the Annual Meeting.
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July 13, 2020
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PROPOSALS TO BE VOTED ON
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PROPOSAL NUMBER
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MATTER
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BOARD VOTING RECOMMENDATION
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PAGE REFERENCE
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Election of nine directors
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Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as
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Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis,
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HOW TO VOTE
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PROPOSAL NO. 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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Michael F. Devine, III
Corporate Director
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2011
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Private Investor, Entrepreneur and Corporate Director
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Chief Executive Officer and President
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RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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We are asking our stockholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers, which we sometimes refer to as our NEOs, as disclosed in the section of this Proxy Statement titled "
Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
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Our Board of Directors recommends that you vote "
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because it believes our compensation program reflects our strong "pay-for-performance" philosophy and is effectively designed to encourage achievement of our business and strategic objectives as discussed in greater detail below.
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Transform our organization to meet the challenges of a changing global marketplace, with an enhanced focus on digital.
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Focus investments in identified growth opportunities within our brand portfolio, as well as technology and analytical tools designed to support our evolving business.
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Deliver top-tier operating profit margins and return on invested capital for stockholders.
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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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Election of Directors
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Elect nine directors to serve until the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2021, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
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Ratification of Selection of Accounting Firm
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Ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2021, which covers the period from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.
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Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the section of this Proxy Statement titled "
Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
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Consider and vote upon any other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or at any postponements or adjournments thereof.
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Dave Powers
Chief Executive Officer and President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PROXY STATEMENT
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND VOTING
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If, on the Record Date, your shares were registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Computershare, then you are a "holder of record." As a holder of record, you may vote at the virtual Annual Meeting, or you may vote by proxy. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting virtually, we urge you to vote your shares using one of the voting methods described in this Proxy Statement and the Notice. If you are a holder of record and you indicate when voting that you wish to vote as recommended by our Board, or if you submit a vote by proxy without giving specific voting
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If, on the Record Date, your shares were held in an account at a bank, broker, dealer, or other nominee, then you are the "beneficial owner" of shares held in "street name" and this Proxy Statement is being made available to you by that nominee. The nominee holding your account is considered the holder of record for purposes of voting at the virtual Annual Meeting. As a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your nominee on how to vote the shares in your account. You are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting virtually. However, since you are not the holder of record, you may not vote your shares at the Annual Meeting unless you request and obtain a valid "legal proxy" or obtain a 16-digit control number from your nominee. Please contact your nominee directly for additional information.
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Proposal No. 1
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Election of Directors
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Elect nine director nominees to serve until the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2021, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified
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Proposal No. 2
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Ratification of Selection of Accounting Firm
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Ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2021
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FOR
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Proposal No. 3
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
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Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers, as disclosed in the section of this Proxy Statement titled
"Compensation Discussion and Analysis"
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FOR
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VOTING REQUIREMENT
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EFFECT OF ABSTENTIONS
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Proposal No. 1
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Election of Directors
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Each director nominee in an uncontested election
(1)
will be elected by a majority of the votes cast by the shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the election of directors at the Annual Meeting (assuming that a quorum is present).
A "majority of the votes cast" means that the number of votes "FOR" a director nominee must exceed 50% of the total votes cast in the election of directors.
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A "WITHHOLD" vote with respect to a director nominee will not count as a vote cast for that nominee, will not be included in the total number of votes cast, and thus will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on this proposal.
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Broker non-votes will not count as votes cast on this proposal and will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on this proposal.
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Proposal No. 2
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Ratification of Selection of Accounting Firm
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Requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the proposal at the Annual Meeting (assuming that a quorum is present).
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An "ABSTAIN" vote will be included in the total number of shares present and entitled to vote on this proposal, and will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" this proposal.
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Because a bank, broker, dealer or other nominee may generally vote without instructions on this proposal, we do not expect any broker non-votes to result for this proposal.
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
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Requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the proposal at the Annual Meeting (assuming that a quorum is present).
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An "ABSTAIN" vote will be included in the total number of shares present and entitled to vote on this proposal, and will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" this proposal.
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Broker non-votes will not count as shares present and entitled to vote on this proposal and will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on this proposal.
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An "uncontested election" is an election in which the number of director nominees is not greater than the number of directors to be elected. A "contested election" is an election in which the number of director nominees nominated by (i) our Board of Directors, (ii) any stockholder, or (iii) a combination of our Board of Directors and any stockholder, exceeds the number of directors to be elected. In a contested election, directors will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the election of directors at the Annual Meeting.
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You may vote to "WITHHOLD" authority for one or more director nominees and may "ABSTAIN" from voting on one or more of the other proposals described in this Proxy Statement. Shares for which authority is withheld or that a stockholder abstains from voting will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting.
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Pursuant to applicable NYSE rules, if you are a beneficial owner of shares held in street name and do not provide the nominee that holds your shares with specific voting instructions, the nominee may generally vote in its discretion on “routine” matters (such as Proposal No. 2). However, if the nominee that holds your shares does not receive instructions from you on how to vote your shares on a “non-routine” matter (such as Proposal Nos. 1 and 3), it will be unable to vote your shares on that matter. When this occurs, it is generally referred to as a “broker non-vote.” Broker non-votes will be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting.
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Beneficial Owners
- If you are the beneficial owner of your shares, you should have received the Notice or a proxy card (if you requested to receive printed proxy materials) with this Proxy Statement from your nominee rather than from us. Simply (i) use the 16-digit control number to vote on the Internet before the Annual Meeting or virtually at the Annual Meeting, or (ii) if you requested to receive printed proxy materials, vote by following the instructions provided on the proxy card you received from your nominee. Your 16-digit control number may be included in the voting instruction form that accompanied the proxy materials. If your nominee did not provide you with a 16-digit control number, you may be able to log onto the website of your nominee prior to the start of the Annual Meeting, on which you will need to select the stockholder communications mailbox link through to the Annual Meeting, which will then automatically populate your 16-digit control number in the virtual Annual Meeting interface. To vote virtually at the Annual Meeting, you must first obtain a valid "legal proxy" from your nominee. Follow the instructions from your nominee to request a "legal proxy."
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Holders of Record
- If you are a holder of record, you may change your vote by (i) providing written notice of revocation to Deckers Outdoor Corporation, 250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California 93117, Attention: Corporate Secretary, (ii) executing a subsequent proxy using any of the voting methods discussed above (subject to the deadlines for voting with respect to each method), or (iii) attending the virtual Annual Meeting and voting electronically via live webcast. However, simply attending the virtual Annual Meeting will not, by itself, revoke your proxy.
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Beneficial Owners
- If you are a beneficial owner of your shares and you have instructed your nominee to vote your shares, you may change your vote by following the directions received from your nominee to change those voting instructions, or by attending the virtual Annual meeting and voting via live webcast, which can be accomplished as described above.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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Cynthia L. Davis
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Brian A. Spaly
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Juan R. Figuereo
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Victor Luis
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Board Chairman Succession
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Michael F. Devine, III
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John M. Gibbons,
Appointed as new Audit Committee Chair
Cynthia L. Davis,
Appointed as new Compensation Committee Chair
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Lauri Shanahan,
Appointed as new Corporate Governance Chair,
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Juan R. Figuereo,
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Michael F. Devine, III
Corporate Director
Chairman of our Board of Directors
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Nelson C. Chan
Private Investor, Entrepreneur and Corporate Director
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Corporate Director
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Juan R. Figuereo
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Corporate Director
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Corporate Director
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Dave Powers
Chief Executive Officer and President
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Lauri M. Shanahan
Corporate Director
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Private Investor, Entrepreneur and Corporate Director
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Bonita C. Stewart
Vice President, Global Partnerships at Google Inc.
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2014
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MICHAEL F. DEVINE, III
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Age: 61
Director Since: 2011
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Chairman of our Board
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Public Company Directorships:
Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR)
FIVE Below, Inc. (NYSE: FIVE)
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High Level of Financial Literacy
- In addition to experience as the current and former member and chair of four audit committees and experience at Coach, Inc., served as chief financial officer and vice president-finance of Mothers Work, Inc., a maternity apparel retailer that was previously listed on NASDAQ, from February 2000 to November 2001. From 1997 to 2000, was chief financial officer of Strategic Distribution, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRD), a Nasdaq-listed industrial store operator. From 1995 to 1997, was chief financial officer at Industrial System Associates, Inc., and for the prior six years was the director of finance and distribution for McMaster-Carr Supply Company. Holds a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from Boston College and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Public Company Executive
- Experience at Coach, Inc. involved in managing a public company during a period of high growth. Serves as a corporate director and chair of the audit committees of Express, Inc. and FIVE Below, Inc.
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Compliance and Risk Oversight
- 14 years of experience as a corporate director with risk oversight responsibilities.
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Premium Branding
- Coach, Inc. is a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories.
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International
- Involved in a global brand with worldwide operations while at Coach, Inc.
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Industry
- In addition to experience at Coach, Inc., serves as a director of Express, Inc., a nationally-recognized specialty apparel and accessory retailer offering women’s and men’s merchandise.
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Supply Chain Management and Retail
- Involved in supply chain and wholesale and retail distribution channels while at Coach, Inc.
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NELSON C. CHAN
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Age: 59
Director Since: 2014
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Board Committees:
Audit
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Public Company Directorships:
Synaptics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA)
Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST)
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Entrepreneurial
- Expertise in building technology companies.
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High Level of Financial Literacy
- Has held numerous senior management positions with leading companies, including chief executive officer at Magellan Corporation.
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•
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Public Company Executive
- Extensive experience with several leading public and private companies, both as an executive and as a director.
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Sales and Marketing
- Held key sales, marketing and engineering positions at SanDisk Corporation, Chips and Technologies, Signetics and Delco Electronics.
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International
- Was the executive vice president and general manager of consumer business, at SanDisk Corporation, a global multi-billion dollar company.
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Compliance and Risk Oversight
- Currently serves as a member of our Audit Committee and has over 11 years of experience as a corporate director with risk oversight responsibilities.
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Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
- Extensive experience in technology-based companies including sales, marketing and engineering.
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CYNTHIA (CINDY) L. DAVIS
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Age: 58
Director Since: 2018
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Board Committees:
Compensation (
Chair
)
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Public Company Directorships:
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT)
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT)
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•
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Premium Branding
- Experience as vice president of Nike, Inc. and president of Nike Golf at Nike, Inc., a company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services.
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Sales and Marketing; Retail
- In addition to leading the division’s sales, marketing, and strategy while serving as senior vice president of golf sponsorships, sports marketing and new media at Golf Channel, led the $800 million global golf business for Nike, Inc.
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High Level of Financial Literacy
- Served on the audit committee of Kennametal Inc. Holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from the University of Maryland College Park. Oversaw the profit and loss of a separate operating unit within Nike, Inc.
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International
- Involved in global brands with worldwide operations while at Nike, Inc. and Kennametal Inc.
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Public Company Executive
- Held various executive management positions at Nike, Inc. and Golf Channel, currently serves as a director of Kennametal Inc. and Brinker International, Inc., and previously served as a director and chair of the compensation committee of Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
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Industry
- Extensive experience in the footwear, apparel and equipment industries through various positions at Nike, Inc.
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Compliance and Risk Oversight
- In addition to leadership roles at Nike, Inc., served as a corporate director on the audit committee and serves on the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees of Kennametal, Inc., and serves on the board of directors, as well as the compensation and corporate governance committees, of Brinker International, Inc. Previously served as chair of the compensation committee and on the governance committee of Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
- Serves as a director and on the compensation and nominating and governance committees of Kennametal Inc., a technology-based company.
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JUAN R. FIGUEREO
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Age: 64
Director Since: 2020
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Board Committees:
Audit
(Chair)
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Public Company Directorships:
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL)
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Public Company Executive
- Previously served as chief financial officer of several public companies with global footprints, including Revlon and Newell Brands, and held executive leadership roles at Walmart and PepsiCo.
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High Level of Financial Literacy
- Served as chief financial officer of several public companies and as chair of the audit committee of PVH Corp. In addition, he serves as a member of the Audit Committee of our Company. Holds a B.B.A. from Florida International University, and previously worked for eight years as a certified public accountant.
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International
- Significant executive leadership experience supporting global brands with worldwide operations.
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Supply Chain Management
- Extensive experience in worldwide supply chain operations while in management roles for global companies.
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Sales and Marketing; Retail
- Served as executive vice president of several global marketers, including Revlon and Newell Brands, and held senior management positions at Walmart and PepsiCo.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
- Previously served as the vice president in charge of Mergers & Acquisitions at Walmart.
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VICTOR LUIS
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Age: 53
Director Since: 2020
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Board Committees:
Compensation
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Public Company Directorships:
None
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International
- Significant experience in managing multi-national teams while at Coach, Inc. and Moët-Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group.
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Retail
- Previously served as chief executive officer of several global luxury retailers.
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Premium Branding
- Premium global branding experience spanning over two decades as chief executive officer of Tapestry, Inc., overseeing its modern luxury brands, and as chief executive officer of Baccarat, Inc. and Givenchy, Japan Incorporated.
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Industry
- Experience in footwear, apparel and accessories while on the board of Tapestry, Inc. with the brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.
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Public Company Executive -
Executive management experience, including service as chief executive officer of publicly traded companies.
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DAVE POWERS
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Age: 54
Director Since: 2016
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Chief Executive Officer and President
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Public Company Directorships:
None
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Industry
- Extensive experience in the footwear and apparel industry through a variety of positions at three different footwear companies and a global apparel retailer.
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Supply Chain Management; Retail
- While at Converse Inc., was responsible for global owned and distributor Direct-to-Consumer operations as part of the Nike, Inc. retail leadership team. During tenure at Timberland LLC and Gap Inc., held leadership roles with a variety of retail responsibilities from merchandising to store design.
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Sales and Marketing
- Graduated
cum laude
from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Marketing. Throughout his career, has been responsible for the development of marketing strategy, with a focus on consumer engagement and digital marketing. While President of Brands of our Company, led the Omni-Channel organization, elevating and advancing the Omni-Channel platform.
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International
- While serving in leadership roles at Timberland LLC, led worldwide retail merchandising, marketing, visual and store design, and oversaw European retail operations.
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Public Company Executive
- Serves as our Chief Executive Officer and President with global responsibilities and oversight. Other leadership roles have been with public companies.
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LAURI M. SHANAHAN
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Age: 57
Director Since: 2011
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Board Committees:
Corporate Governance (
Chair
)
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Public Company Directorships:
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN)
Treasury Wine Estates Limited (ASX: TWE)
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Public Company Executive
- Joined Gap Inc. in 1992 and served for 16 years in numerous leadership roles including chief administrative officer, chief legal officer and corporate secretary and chairman of the foundation board. Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, footwear, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, children, and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Intermix, and Athleta brands.
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International
- Directly involved in global brands development, supply chain and worldwide operations while at Gap Inc. and as a director and consultant.
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Supply Chain Management and Retail
- Involved in retail, franchise, online licensing and other distribution channels, as well as sourcing and supply chain, while at Gap Inc. and as a consultant.
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Sales and Marketing
- Acquired sales and marketing experience throughout her career at Gap Inc.
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Industry
- Experience in footwear, apparel and accessories at Gap Inc., Charlotte Russe Holdings, Inc. and through retail consulting firm.
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Premium Branding
- Premium and luxury branding experience at Gap Inc., through serving on the board of Treasury Wine Estates Limited and through retail consulting firm.
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Compliance and Risk Oversight
- In addition to other leadership roles at Gap Inc., served as chief compliance officer and chief legal officer, overseeing the global corporate risk committee, as well as the global governance and compliance organization.
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BRIAN A. SPALY
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Age: 43
Director Since: 2018
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Board Committees:
Corporate Governance
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Public Company Directorships:
None
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•
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Premium Branding
- Founded and served as chief executive officer of Trunk Club, Inc., where he focused on making it easy for men and women to discover and acquire stylish clothing without the hassles of the traditional shopping experience. Founded and served as chairman and as a designer of Bonobos, Inc., which started as a company focused on creating well-fitting pants.
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Supply Chain Management and Retail
- Extensive experience with various distribution channels, including retail and e-commerce, through leadership roles at Trunk Club, Inc. and Bonobos, Inc.
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•
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Sales and Marketing
- Acquired significant sales and marketing experience as founder of Trunk Club, Inc. and Bonobos, Inc., and through director positions at various consumer goods companies.
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•
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High Level of Financial Literacy
- Led Trunk Club, Inc. during its acquisition by Nordstrom and serves as a private investor and adviser to entrepreneurs. Holds an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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•
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Industry
- In addition to experience with Trunk Club, Inc. and Bonobos, Inc., has significant experience as a private investor and adviser to entrepreneurs, with a portfolio of over 75 angel investments.
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Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
- Experience as founder and chief executive officer of Trunk Club, Inc., an e-commerce company. Serves as corporate director for companies in various industries facing cybersecurity and consumer data issues.
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BONITA C. STEWART
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Age: 63
Director Since: 2014
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Board Committees:
Compensation
Corporate Governance
|
Public Company Directorships:
Pluralsight, Inc. (NASDAQ: PS)
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•
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Industry
- Over 27 years of experience in brand management, digital strategy and execution.
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•
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High Level of Financial Literacy
- Leads strategy, business development and revenue growth plans for Google Inc.'s largest publisher partnerships. Holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
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•
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Consumer Technology/Big Data
- Extensive experience in digital transformation, digital engagement data across multiple industries.
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Entrepreneurial
- Served as president, chief operating officer, and co-founder of Nia Enterprises, LLC, a web-based company, and founder and chief executive officer of One Moment in Time, a women's formal-wear rental company.
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•
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Sales and Marketing
- Acquired sales, marketing, product distribution and online advertising experience.
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•
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International
- Led publisher partnerships for Latin America and Canada and has worked for Daimler AG and IBM Corporation, which are multi-billion dollar global companies.
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•
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Public Company Executive
- Strategic planning and large-scale operations experience with Google Inc. and IBM Corporation.
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Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
- Extensive experience in technology-based companies and fluency in digital transformation including digital strategy, mobile, video, programmatic, online advertising, cloud solutions, analytics and execution.
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Specific Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience
|
Michael F.
Devine, III
|
Nelson C.
Chan
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Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis
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Juan R. Figuereo
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Victor Luis
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Dave Powers
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Lauri M.
Shanahan
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Brian A. Spaly
|
Bonita C.
Stewart
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Industry
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Premium Branding
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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International
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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High Level Financial Literacy
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X
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X
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X
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Retail
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Consumer Technology/ Big Data
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Sales and Marketing
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Supply Chain Management
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Compliance and Risk Oversight
|
X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Corporate Governance
|
X
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X
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X
|
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X
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X
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Mergers and Acquisitions
|
X
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X
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X
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X
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|
X
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Public Company Executive
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Human Resources
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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BOARD RECOMMENDATION
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE
"
FOR
"
THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
|
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OUR POLICY OR PRACTICE
|
DESCRIPTION AND BENEFIT TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS
|
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STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS
|
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Annual Election of Directors
|
• Our directors are elected annually, reinforcing their accountability to our stockholders. We do not employ a classified board structure.
|
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Single Class of Outstanding Voting Stock
|
• Our common stockholders control our Company, with equal voting rights.
|
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Majority Voting Standard
|
• We have a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections.
|
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|
BOARD STRUCTURE
|
|
Director Independence
|
• Based on the director independence requirements set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, as well as under applicable SEC and NYSE rules, our Board has determined that each of our directors, other than Mr. Powers, is an "independent director."
|
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Committee Governance
|
• Our three standing Board Committees: Audit, Compensation and Corporate Governance, consist exclusively of independent directors and have adopted written charters. Committee composition and charters are reviewed annually by our Board.
|
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Board Leadership and Structure
|
• Our Corporate Governance Guidelines allow our Board to determine whether to separate or combine the roles of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Currently, Mr. Devine, a member of our Board, serves as our Company's independent Chairman. We believe this is the most appropriate leadership structure for our Company at this time.
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Annual Board Self-Evaluations
|
• The Corporate Governance Committee conducts and oversees annual self-evaluations of our Board, and of each Board committee, to ensure they are effective and continue to serve the best interests of our stockholders.
|
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Board Oversight of Risk
|
• Our Board is generally responsible for risk management activities, but has delegated the oversight of risk management to our Audit Committee. Our full Board regularly engages in discussions of the most significant risks we face and how these risks are managed.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
|
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Annual Say-on-Pay Vote
|
• Annually, our stockholders have the opportunity to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers, which we sometimes refer to as our Say-on-Pay Vote. This affords our stockholders the ability to provide routine feedback on our compensation program.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
|
• Each of our Directors attended at least 75% of Board meetings and meetings of the Board committees on which he or she served.
• Time is scheduled for our independent directors to meet in an executive session at every Board meeting.
• Our Corporate Governance Guidelines state that directors are expected to attend each of our annual meetings of stockholders. Nine members of our Board attended the annual meeting of stockholders held in September 2019.
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Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020: 10
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
|
• Oversees management's conduct of, and the integrity of, our financial reporting functions.
• Oversees the qualifications, engagement, compensation, independence and performance of the registered public accounting firm that audits our annual financial statements and reviews our quarterly financial reports.
• Oversees our legal and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees the performance of our internal audit function.
• Oversees the application of our related person transaction policy as established by our Board.
• Oversees our systems of internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures.
• Oversees the application of our code of business conduct and ethics as established by our Board.
|
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Members:
Juan R. Figuereo
(Chair)
Nelson C. Chan
John M. Gibbons
(1)
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020
: 8
All members of the Audit Committee meet the independence and experience standards set forth in applicable SEC and NYSE rules.
The Chair of the Audit Committee has been determined by our Board to be an "audit committee financial expert" under applicable SEC rules.
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(1)
|
Mr. Gibbons will not be standing for re-election at the Annual Meeting.
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
|
• Oversees the design of our executive compensation program, and responsible for oversight of our employment practices and policies.
• Reviews and approves goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of our executives.
• Evaluates the performance of our executives in light of those goals and objectives.
• Determines and approves the compensation of our executives based, in part, on these evaluations, including each element of compensation.
• Makes recommendations to our Board regarding any action that is required to be submitted to our stockholders for approval with respect to incentive compensation plans and equity-based plans.
• Administers and approves our equity-based plans, and approves (or delegates authority to approve, below the executive level) individual award grants under those plans, or recommends award grants to our Board for approval.
• Produces report on executive compensation for inclusion in our proxy statement for our annual meeting of stockholders.
|
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Members:
Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis
(Chair)
Bonita C. Stewart
Victor Luis
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020:
6
All members of the Compensation Committee meet the independence standards set forth in applicable SEC and NYSE rules.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
|
• Develops and recommends to our Board a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines that establish a framework of governance principles applicable to us.
• Identifies individuals qualified to become directors, consistent with criteria specified in the Corporate Governance Guidelines.
• Recommends to our Board the qualified director nominees to be selected by our Board.
• Recommends to our Board membership of our Board committees.
• Ensures that our certificate of incorporation and bylaws are structured in a manner that best serves our objectives and recommends amendments as appropriate.
• Oversees the evaluation of management, our Board and Board committees.
• Oversees and approves the management continuity planning process.
• Reviews and evaluates the development and succession plan relating to our Chief Executive Officer and our other executive officers.
• Reviews and discusses with management environmental, social and governance efforts that management has implemented to monitor and address the Company's impact on environmental and social issues.
|
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Members:
Lauri M. Shanahan
(Chair)
Bonita C. Stewart
Brian A. Spaly
Meetings in Fiscal Year 2020:
4
All members of the Corporate Governance Committee meet the independence standards set forth in applicable NYSE rules.
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reviewing and discussing with management, our highest ranking manager of internal audit and the independent registered public accounting firm our financial risk exposures and assessing the policies and processes management has implemented to monitor and control such exposure;
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•
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assisting our Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding our policies and processes with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including any significant non-financial risk exposures;
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•
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reviewing our annual disclosures concerning the role of our Board in the risk oversight of our Company, such as how our Board administers its oversight function; and
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•
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overseeing our internal audit function.
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Incorporate 50% more certified responsible and sustainable materials into our products
(including recycled, renewable, regenerated, and natural).
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Sustainably reduce waste generated at our facilities and partner facilities through refuse, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
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Reduce water usage and improve water quality throughout our operations and the communities we operate in.
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Reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions throughout our operations.
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Reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals throughout our operations.
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Positively impact the communities in which we operate, including championing industry leading human rights practices within our supply chain.
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Promote diversity, gender equality, female empowerment, and inclusion for all.
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100%
Leather Working Group Certified Tanneries
(in sheepskin category)
|
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97.3%
Leather Working Group Certified Tanneries (
in leather and sheepskin categories
)
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97.9%
Wool used by our brands was repurposed
|
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20.87%
Polyester used by our brands was recycled
|
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$1.8 million
|
|
Amount donated to various non-profit organizations during fiscal year 2020
|
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Areas of Focus for Giving
|
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41% Community, 25% At-Risk Youth,
13% Environment, 11% Education,
9% Diversity and Inclusion,
1% Family and Children
|
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24 hours
|
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Hours we compensate employees for volunteer time each year
|
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Over 1 million pairs
|
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Number of pairs of shoes donated to non-profit organizations to distribute to those in need since 2006
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
|
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER
|
AGE
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POSITION
|
|
|
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Dave Powers
|
54
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Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
|
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Steven J. Fasching
|
52
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Chief Financial Officer
|
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David E. Lafitte
|
56
|
Chief Operating Officer
|
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Stefano Caroti
|
57
|
President of Omni-Channel
|
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Andrea O'Donnell
|
51
|
President of Fashion Lifestyle
|
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Wendy Yang
|
56
|
President of Performance Lifestyle
|
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Thomas Garcia
|
47
|
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Sustainability & Compliance Officer
|
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
|
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
|
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COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
|
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COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND PEER GROUP
|
|
ELEMENTS OF FISCAL YEAR 2020 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
|
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OTHER COMPENSATION CONSIDERATIONS
|
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
|
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NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
|
CURRENT POSITION AND DATE APPOINTED
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Dave Powers
|
• Chief Executive Officer and Director - June 2016
• President - March 2015
|
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Steven J. Fasching
|
• Chief Financial Officer - July 2018
|
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David E. Lafitte
|
• Chief Operating Officer - February 2015
|
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Stefano Caroti
|
• President of Omni-Channel - November 2015
|
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Andrea O'Donnell
|
• President of Fashion Lifestyle - April 2016
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•
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Total revenue growth of 5.6%, representing an increase of $112 million as compared to the prior year.
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•
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Major contributions from various brands including incremental growth of $129 million and $26 million from the HOKA ONE ONE brand and the KOOLABURRA brand, respectively.
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•
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Increased diluted earnings per share by 8.8% to $9.62, demonstrating our ability to deliver value while investing in key growth drivers to fuel the future organization.
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(1)
|
Amounts presented for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 are presented on a Non-GAAP basis. Amounts for the fiscal year 2020 have been presented on a GAAP basis as there were no Non-GAAP adjustments.
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•
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The HOKA ONE ONE brand, generating increased brand awareness and supporting the brand globally as it builds market share with core running styles and expands into incremental categories of performance footwear.
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The UGG brand, focusing on growth within the Men's product offering as well as category extensions within its Women's product offering and through non-core styles. We also intend to re-ignite brand heat in the UGG brand's international markets through localized marketing initiatives paired with strategic distribution shifts.
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•
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Technology and analytical tools that will enhance our capabilities as we look to support our evolving business, including opportunities to connect with consumers through digital avenues as well as expanding our ecommerce platform.
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•
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Pay for performance
by ensuring that a significant portion of compensation is made available to our executives in the form of variable, performance-based components.
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•
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Align interests of executives with stockholders
by tying a significant portion of compensation to Company performance that creates long-term value for our stockholders and is correlated to increases in the value of our stock price.
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•
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Attract and retain
executives with the background and experience necessary to lead the organization and achieve our strategic objectives.
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•
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Reward achievement
by offering meaningful and appropriate incentives for achieving both short-term and long-term Company financial goals that have been established by the Committee that are directly tied to the achievement of strategic objectives, while potentially adjusting the required performance objectives as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
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•
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Base salaries;
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•
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Cash incentive awards, or 2020 Cash Incentive Awards;
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•
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Annual performance-based restricted stock units, or 2020 Annual PSUs;
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•
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Time-based restricted stock units, or 2020 Time-Based RSUs; and
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•
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Long-term incentive plan performance-based restricted stock units, or 2020 LTIP PSUs.
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COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS
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UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY/ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
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• Pay-for-performance alignment.
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• We emphasized strong pay-for-performance alignment by providing a significant portion of the overall compensation opportunity for our NEOs in the form of performance-based compensation that is at risk and directly tied to the achievement of specific Company financial and operational performance objectives.
• Our performance-based compensation is designed to align the interests of our NEOs with those of our stockholders and encourage the achievement of strategic objectives that the Committee believes are critical to our short and long-term success.
• For fiscal year 2020, only 17% of the total compensation opportunity for our President and Chief Executive Officer was fixed, while 83% of his total compensation opportunity was directly tied to the achievement of specific performance conditions and therefore at risk.
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• Alignment of performance metrics with strategic objectives.
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• Selecting the appropriate performance metrics for our performance-based awards is critical to achieving our business and strategic objectives, motivating our executives and advancing our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• In light of our strategic focus on increased revenue, enhanced profitability, improved operating margins, and the creation of long-term stockholder value, the Committee selected (i) consolidated operating income and revenue for all NEOs (and business unit operating income and revenue targets for certain executives with business unit oversight responsibilities) as the performance metrics for our 2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards, (ii) "earnings per share," or EPS, for fiscal year 2020 as the performance metric for our 2020 Annual PSUs, and (iii) both “pre-tax income” and consolidated revenue for fiscal year 2022 as the performance metrics for our 2020 LTIP PSUs. Consolidated revenue was added for fiscal year 2020 to reflect our focus on top line growth.
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• Limited overlap in performance conditions.
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• Our performance metrics involve multiple performance conditions over multiple time periods to ensure our compensation program encourages healthy and sustained growth across our business, while eliminating excessive overlap between the goals. For fiscal year 2020, these metrics focused on a combination of revenue, income, margins and EPS.
• This approach further mitigates against risk associated with our compensation program as it de-emphasizes the impact of any one performance metric.
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• Adoption of a "median" pay philosophy.
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• Consistent with our prior disclosures, we have actively reformulated our executive compensation program to benchmark the target total compensation opportunity for our NEOs at the median compared to our peer group.
• In adopting this philosophy, the Committee carefully considered a number of factors, including specific feedback received from our stockholders during our stockholder engagement efforts.
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• Use of PSUs for LTIP awards.
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• LTIP awards were designed to align the interests of our executives with those of our stockholders by focusing performance conditions on both profitability and revenue and issuing awards that increase in value if and as our stock price increases.
• Vesting is based on the achievement of long-term profitability and revenue-based metrics that align closely with our strategic objectives.
• 100% of the equity awards granted during fiscal year 2020 were subject to long-term vesting in order to promote retention of our executives.
• The vesting of each LTIP award is also subject to adjustment based upon the application of a TSR modifier, thereby correlating the vesting of the award to total and relative stockholder returns.
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• Appropriate mix of equity awards with focus on performance-based vesting.
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• We issued equity awards that vest as to 80% of the awards based on the achievement of Company performance conditions to ensure alignment with our pay-for-performance philosophy, and vest as to 20% of the awards based on the achievement of long-term, time-based vesting targets to attract and retain executives.
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• Continued focus on executive retention.
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• While we seek to develop our executive compensation program so that it closely aligns with our pay-for-performance philosophy and rewards achievement of performance goals, this objective must complement other critical objectives, including the retention of executives.
• For fiscal year 2020, we again granted a small portion of equity awards (20%) that vest solely based on the achievement of time-based targets, which promote executive retention because they vest over a long-term service period.
• Consistent with its historical practice, the Committee expects a majority of equity awards to continue to have performance-based vesting conditions.
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• Consideration of peer group data and the advice of our independent compensation consultant in setting executive compensation.
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• We generally use peer group compensation data as an initial starting point and guidepost in making compensation decisions for our executives, with respect to the aggregate compensation opportunity, as well as each element of compensation. We also evaluate and consider broader industry data.
• We work closely with our independent compensation consultant, which provides us with information on competitive pay practices and trends in our industry and makes recommendations regarding the design and structure of our compensation program, as well as the formulation of our peer group, which we reassess annually. The information and guidance provided by our independent compensation consultant is consistent with our median pay philosophy.
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COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
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PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
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ALIGN INTERESTS WITH STOCKHOLDERS
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• Offer a significant portion of the compensation opportunity made available to our executives in the form of variable, performance-based components.
• Ensure performance-based compensation is directly tied to the achievement of Company financial, operational and strategic goals that the Committee believes are important for our short and long-term success.
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• Align the interests of our executives with those of our stockholders by tying a significant portion of the compensation opportunity to financial and operational performance that the Committee believes will result in the creation of long-term stockholder value.
• Ensure that a significant portion of the compensation opportunity is directly tied to total and relative stockholder return.
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REWARD ACHIEVEMENT
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ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXECUTIVES
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• Offer meaningful and appropriate incentives for achieving both short-term and long-term Company financial and operational goals that have been established by the Committee that are directly tied to the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Ensure that the financial goals are appropriate for each executive given their respective titles, scope of responsibilities, and ability to impact results.
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• Attract key executives with the proper background and experience necessary to lead our Company and provide us the best opportunity to achieve our business and strategic objectives.
• Retain our key executives by offering compensation that is attractive and competitive in the marketplace, taking into consideration peer group and broader industry data.
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GOVERNANCE PRACTICE
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WHAT WE DO
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Independent Directors
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• All of the members of our Board, other than our President and Chief Executive Officer, are independent directors under applicable SEC and NYSE rules.
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Independent Compensation Committee
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• The Committee consists entirely of independent directors who meet the independence standards set forth in applicable SEC and NYSE rules.
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Independent Compensation Consultant
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• The Committee has retained, and routinely consults with, an independent compensation consultant who assists the Committee in gathering competitive pay data, selecting our peer group, and structuring our executive compensation program. The decision to engage the consultant was made solely by the Committee and the consultant reports directly to the Committee.
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Compensation Risk Assessment
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• The Committee performs an annual review of the risks related to our compensation practices. See the section of this Proxy Statement titled "
Compensation Risk Assessment
" for additional information.
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Frequency of "Say-on-Pay" Vote
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• We ask our stockholders to provide an advisory vote on our pay practices on an annual basis, and the Committee considers the outcome of the vote when establishing our executive compensation program.
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
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• We have adopted stock ownership guidelines for our executive officers and directors, which are reviewed annually. See the section of this Proxy Statement titled "
Stock Ownership Guidelines
" for additional information.
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Clawback Policy
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• We have voluntarily adopted a Clawback Policy related to our cash and equity incentive awards, which we believe reinforces our pay-for performance philosophy and contributes to a Company culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability in financial reporting. See the section of this Proxy Statement titled "
Clawback Policy
" for additional information.
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Equity Award Vesting Provisions
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• Our equity awards are subject to "double-trigger" vesting upon a change in control.
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No Tax Gross Ups
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• Our Change in Control and Severance Agreements do not contain provisions allowing for excise tax gross up payments
.
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No Repricing of Awards
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• Our 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, or 2015 Plan, explicitly prohibits the repricing of equity awards.
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No Hedging and Pledging
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• Our Insider Trading Policy specifically prohibits hedging or pledging our shares, and other similar practices.
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No Dividends on Unvested Equity Awards
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• Our equity award agreements do not provide for the payment of dividends on unvested equity awards.
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COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND PEER GROUP
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whether any other services had been or were being provided by FWC to our Company;
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•
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the amount of fees paid by our Company to FWC as a percent of FWC’s total revenues;
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•
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FWC’s policies and procedures designed to prevent conflicts, a copy of which was provided to the Committee prior to the meeting;
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•
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FWC’s ownership of our common stock (if any); and
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•
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any business or personal relationships between FWC and any Committee members or any of our executive officers.
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PEER GROUP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020
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• Carter's, Inc.
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• G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
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• Steven Madden, Ltd.
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• Caleres, Inc.
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• Genesco, Inc.
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• Tapestry, Inc.
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• Columbia Sportswear Company
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• Guess, Inc.
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• The Children’s Place, Inc.
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• Crocs, Inc.
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• Lululemon Athletica, Inc.
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• Under Armour Inc.
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• DSW Inc.
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• Oxford Industries, Inc.
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• Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
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• Express, Inc.
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• RH
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• Fossil Group, Inc.
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• Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
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ELEMENTS OF FISCAL YEAR 2020
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
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COMPENSATION
ELEMENT
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GUARANTEED
V.
AT-RISK
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PERFORMANCE-BASED V.
TIME-BASED
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CASH
V.
EQUITY
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Base Salary
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Guaranteed
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Not Applicable
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Cash
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2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards
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At-Risk
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Performance-Based (Short-Term Criteria)
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Cash
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2020 Annual PSUs
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At-Risk
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Performance-Based (Short-Term Criteria)
+
Long-Term Vesting
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20% of Equity Compensation
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2020 Time-Based RSUs
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At-Risk
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Time-Based
(Long-Term Vesting)
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20% of Equity Compensation
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2020 LTIP PSUs
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At-Risk
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Performance-Based
(Long-Term Criteria and Vesting)
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60% of Equity Compensation
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Employee Benefits
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Guaranteed
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Not Applicable
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Other
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Severance and Change in Control
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At-Risk
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Not Applicable
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Cash/Equity/Other
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COMPENSATION ELEMENT
BASE SALARY
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Compensation
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Considerations
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Performance Conditions
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• Guaranteed
• Cash
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• Provides a minimum level of guaranteed cash compensation necessary to attract and retain executives.
• Balance the level of fixed pay with at-risk pay to properly manage our compensation-related risk.
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• No specific vesting conditions associated with payment.
• Salary reviewed and set annually based on a number of factors, including tenure, experience, scope of responsibilities, individual and Company performance, and our Peer Group data.
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NAME
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BASE SALARY
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Dave Powers
(1)
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$1,100,000
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Steven J. Fasching
(2)
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$600,000
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David E. Lafitte
(3)
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$700,000
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Stefano Caroti
(4)
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$650,000
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Andrea O'Donnell
(5)
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$625,000
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(1)
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Prior to July 1, 2019, Mr. Powers base salary was $1,000,000.
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(2)
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Prior to July 1, 2019, Mr. Fasching's base salary was $500,000.
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(3)
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Prior to July 1, 2019, Mr. Lafitte's fiscal year 2019 base salary was $650,000.
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(4)
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Prior to July 1, 2019, Mr. Caroti's fiscal year 2019 base salary was $570,000.
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(5)
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Prior to July 1, 2019, Ms. O'Donnell's fiscal year 2019 base salary was $515,000.
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COMPENSATION ELEMENT
2020 ANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE AWARDS
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Compensation
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Description
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Performance Conditions/ Vesting Provisions
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Pay-for-Performance
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• At-Risk
• Performance-Based (
Short-Term
)
• Cash
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• Short-term Company performance conditions based on Committee-approved annual metrics derived from our annual and long-range business and strategic plan.
• Pay based on achievement of threshold, target and maximum Company financial performance levels to reward achievement and strike appropriate balance between compensation incentives and risks.
• The "target" performance condition level is typically in line with the level of Company performance projected for each metric.
• All NEOs have revenue based performance metrics to reflect a continued focus on profitability and top line growth.
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• Target bonus set as percentage of base salary.
• Actual bonus payout is based on achievement of fiscal year 2020 consolidated operating income and consolidated revenue targets for all NEOs (and business unit operating income and revenue targets for certain executives with business unit oversight responsibilities).
• For those executives with multiple components, the Committee assigned relative weighting to each component, which is expressed as a percentage of the targeted cash incentive amount.
• For threshold performance, 50% of the cash incentive relevant to that component would be earned. For target performance, 100% of the cash incentive relevant to that component would be earned. For maximum performance, 200% of the cash incentive relevant to that component would be earned.
• Achievement below threshold levels results in no payout.
• When determining Company achievement relative to the performance targets, the Committee relied upon our fiscal year 2020 audited financial statements.
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• Fiscal year 2020 consolidated operating income, Global Omni-Channel operating income and Global Omni-Channel revenue metrics were achieved above the threshold and target levels based on Company performance.
• Fiscal year 2020 consolidated revenue, Fashion Lifestyle operating income and Fashion Lifestyle revenue metrics were achieved above the threshold level based on Company performance.
• Cash incentive payments were made above threshold level for certain NEOs and above the target level (but below the maximum level) for other NEOs, as set forth in detail below.
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COMPONENT
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RELATIVE
WEIGHT FOR EACH NEO
|
THRESHOLD PERFORMANCE
(1)
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TARGET PERFORMANCE
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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
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PERFORMANCE AND PAYOUT
(1)
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Consolidated Operating Income
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• 70% for Messrs. Powers, Fasching and Lafitte
• 30% for Mr. Caroti and Ms. O’Donnell
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• Consolidated operating income of $289.1 million
|
• Consolidated operating income of $321.2 million
|
• Consolidated operating income of $369.4 million
|
• Consolidated operating income was $338.1 million, resulting in a payout of 135.09%
|
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Consolidated Revenue
|
• 30% for Messrs. Powers, Fasching and Lafitte
|
• Consolidated Revenue of $2,049.6 million
|
• Consolidated Revenue of $2,135 million
|
• Consolidated Revenue of $2,305.8 million
|
• Consolidated Revenue was $2,132.7 million, resulting in a payout of 98.64%
|
|
Business Unit Operating Income
|
• 40% for Mr. Caroti
|
• Global Omni-Channel operating income of $449.9 million
|
• Global Omni-Channel operating income of $489.1 million
|
• Global Omni-Channel operating income of $562.4 million
|
• Global Omni-Channel operating income was $501.1 million, resulting in a payout of 113.61%
|
|
• 40% for Ms. O’Donnell
|
• Fashion Lifestyle operating income of $475.54 million
|
• Fashion Lifestyle operating income of $516.9 million
|
• Fashion Lifestyle operating income of $594.4 million
|
• Fashion Lifestyle operating income was $508.1 million, resulting in a payout of 89.33%
|
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Business Unit Revenue
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• 30% for Mr. Caroti
|
• Global Omni-Channel revenue of $1,776.3 million
|
• Global Omni-Channel revenue of $1,850.4 million
|
• Global Omni-Channel revenue of $1,998.4 million
|
• Global Omni-Channel revenue was $1,864.9 million, resulting in a payout of 109.80%
|
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• 30% for Ms. O’Donnell
|
• Fashion Lifestyle revenue of $1,577.3 million
|
• Fashion Lifestyle revenue of $1,622.9 million
|
• Fashion Lifestyle revenue of $1,752.7 million
|
• Fashion Lifestyle revenue was $1,590.9 million, resulting in a payout of 64.88%
|
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(1)
|
Regardless of the level of performance with respect to the other performance metrics, in order to receive any payments for the 2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards, a consolidated operating income threshold of at least $273.0 million and a consolidated revenue threshold of $1,921.5 million was required to be achieved. These thresholds were selected by the Committee based on a number of factors, including our long-range strategic plan and our financial performance during the previous fiscal year. The operating income and consolidated revenue thresholds were achieved.
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NAME
|
TARGET PERCENTAGE OF SALARY
|
COMPONENT
|
TARGET CASH INCENTIVE AMOUNT
|
PERCENTAGE OF TARGET EARNED FOR COMPONENT
|
RELATIVE WEIGHT OF COMPONENT
|
PAYOUT FOR EACH COMPONENT
|
TOTAL PAYOUT
|
|
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Dave Powers
|
125%
|
Consolidated Operating Income
|
$940,745
|
135.09%
|
70%
|
$1,270,852
|
$1,668,545
|
|
|
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Consolidated Revenue
|
$403,176
|
98.64%
|
30%
|
$397,693
|
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
75%
|
Consolidated Operating Income
|
$301,947
|
135.09%
|
70%
|
$407,900
|
$535,546
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Revenue
|
$129,406
|
98.64%
|
30%
|
$127,646
|
|
|
David E. Lafitte
|
75%
|
Consolidated Operating Income
|
$360,973
|
135.09%
|
70%
|
$487,639
|
$640,238
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Revenue
|
$154,703
|
98.64%
|
30%
|
$152,599
|
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
75%
|
Consolidated Operating Income
|
$141,775
|
135.09%
|
30%
|
$191,523
|
$561,952
|
|
Global Omni-Channel Operating Income
|
$189,033
|
113.61%
|
40%
|
$214,760
|
|
||
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|
Global Omni-Channel Revenue
|
$141,775
|
109.80%
|
30%
|
$155,669
|
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
75%
|
Consolidated Operating Income
|
$134,471
|
135.09%
|
30%
|
$181,657
|
$429,067
|
|
Fashion Lifestyle Operating Income
|
$179,295
|
89.33%
|
40%
|
$160,164
|
|
||
|
|
|
Fashion Lifestyle Revenue
|
$134,471
|
64.88%
|
30%
|
$87,245
|
|
|
COMPENSATION ELEMENT
2020 ANNUAL PSUs
|
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|
Compensation
|
Description
|
Performance Conditions/ Vesting Provisions
|
Pay-for-Performance
|
|
• At-Risk
• Performance-Based (Short-Term) and Long-Term Vesting
• 20% of Equity Compensation
|
• Structured as restricted stock units, or RSUs, that may be settled for our common stock.
• Company performance condition is based on a Committee-approved metric derived from our annual and long-range business and strategic plans.
• EPS is an important indicator of profitability, which is a strategic focus and aligns executives’ interests with those of our stockholders.
• Awards vest based on achievement of threshold and target Company financial performance levels to reward achievement and strike appropriate balance between compensation incentives and risks.
• The "target" performance condition level is typically in line with the level of Company performance projected for the metric.
|
• Vest subject to achievement of EPS target for fiscal year 2020, the year in which they were granted.
• If performance conditions are met above the threshold level for the EPS target, the number of 2020 Annual PSUs that will vest will increase up to a maximum of 100% of the underlying shares. No additional payouts for performance beyond 100% of target.
• Achievement below threshold level results in no vesting.
• If performance conditions are met, awards vest based on continued employment in three equal installments over three years commencing August 15, 2020.
• When determining Company achievement relative to the performance target, the Committee relied upon our fiscal year 2020 audited financial statements.
|
• The EPS threshold level for fiscal year 2020 was $7.93; the target level was $8.81.
• Fiscal year adjusted 2020 EPS was $9.36
(1)
.
• Since the fiscal year 2020 EPS threshold level was achieved above the target level based on strong Company performance, the awards were earned as to 100% of the underlying shares.
• The value of these awards increases over time as the value of our stock price increases.
|
|
(1)
|
Consistent with the terms of the 2015 Plan pursuant to which the 2020 Annual PSUs were granted, and in line with our historical practice, the Committee adjusted our fiscal year 2020 financial results for certain non-recurring items when determining Company achievement relative to the EPS performance target. For fiscal year 2020, this adjustment primarily related to the exclusion of the impact of share repurchases made during the fiscal year. The Committee determined this adjustment was appropriate because the impact of share repurchases were not (i) related to our core operating results, or (ii) indicative of the performance of our ongoing business operations. The fiscal year 2020 EPS was achieved above the target level.
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NAME
|
|
NUMBER OF SHARES EARNED
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dave Powers
|
|
4,605
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
|
864
|
|
David E. Lafitte
|
|
1,152
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
|
978
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
|
921
|
|
COMPENSATION ELEMENT
2020 TIME-BASED RSUs
|
|||
|
Compensation
|
Description
|
Performance Criteria/ Vesting Provisions
|
Pay-for-Performance
|
|
• At-Risk
• Time-Based (Long-Term)
• 20% of Equity Compensation
|
• Balance the level of performance-based pay with time-based pay to properly manage our compensation-related risk.
• Primarily used for retention of our executives.
• Customary among our Peer Group.
|
• Awards vest based on continued employment in three equal installments over three years commencing August 15, 2020.
|
• Each of our NEOs were granted 2020 Time-Based RSUs in an amount equal to 20% of their total equity compensation for fiscal year 2020.
• The value of these awards increases over time as the value of our stock price increases.
|
|
COMPENSATION ELEMENT
2020 LTIP PSUs
|
|||
|
Compensation
|
Description
|
Performance Conditions/ Vesting Provisions
|
Pay-for-Performance
|
|
• At-Risk
• Performance-Based (Long-Term)
• 60% of Equity Compensation
|
• Vesting of awards dependent on achievement of profitability and consolidated revenue targets, which are consistent with achievement of our strategic objectives.
• Company performance condition is based on Committee-approved metrics derived from our long-range business and strategic plan.
• Pre-tax income and revenue support our focus on profitability and consolidated revenue as key strategic initiatives and align executives’ interests with the execution of our long-range plan.
|
• 50% of each award will vest subject to the achievement of a pre-established pre-tax income target
measured in fiscal year 2022, based on our three-year long range plan.
• 50% of each award will vest subject to the achievement of a pre-established consolidated revenue target
measured in fiscal year 2022, based on our three-year long range plan.
• No vesting of any portion of the award will occur if the Company fails to achieve revenue and pre-tax income thresholds. To the extent Company financial performance is achieved above the threshold, the number of PSUs that will vest from the threshold to the target, and then from the target to the maximum, will increase as determined by linear interpolation.
• To the extent Company performance is achieved above the threshold level for each of the performance metrics (pre-tax income and consolidated revenue), the number of PSUs that will vest will be increased, provided that the maximum number of PSUs that may vest with respect to a particular award will not exceed 200% of the targeted amount for that award regardless of the level of Company performance.
• The executive must provide continued service through March 31, 2022.
• Following a determination that the performance metrics have been achieved, the vesting of the awards will be subject to adjustment based upon the application of a TSR modifier, thereby correlating the vesting of the awards to total and relative stockholder returns.
• When determining Company achievement relative to the performance target, the Committee will rely upon our fiscal year 2022 audited financial statements, as may be adjusted by the Committee for certain non-recurring items.
|
• We continue to assess the impact of COVID-19 on our ability to achieve the threshold and target levels of the performance metrics.
• We may reevaluate the performance targets and/or metrics and exercise discretion to effect adjustments as appropriate to take into account the impact of COVID-19.
• As further described below, the number of shares that are subject to vesting under the awards will be further adjusted based on the TSR generated by our Company relative to our peer group to ensure we take into account our performance on both an absolute and relative basis.
|
|
Company TSR Relative to Peer Group TSR (Percentile)
|
TSR Modifier
(Multiplier)
|
|
|
|
|
≥75th
|
125%
|
|
55th
|
100%
(no modification)
|
|
≤25th
|
75%
|
|
COMPENSATION ELEMENT
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
|
|||
|
Compensation
|
Considerations
|
Benefits
|
|
|
• Key employee benefits granted or paid
|
• Generally reflect benefits provided to all of our US-based full-time employees.
• Provides a standard package of benefits necessary to attract and retain executives.
|
• 401(k) defined contribution plan.
• 401(k) plan Company match of 50% of each eligible participant's tax-deferred contributions on up to 6% of eligible compensation on a per payroll period basis, with a true-up contribution if such eligible participant is employed by our Company on the 1st day of the calendar year.
• Premiums for long-term disability insurance and life insurance for the benefit of the employees.
• Health and welfare benefit plans.
• Relocation expenses for new hires.
• Standard employee product discounts.
• NEOs and certain other senior executives are eligible to contribute to our Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, or NQDC Plan, and our Company may choose to match any or all such contributions. The NQDC Plan is described in further detail in the section of this Proxy Statement titled "
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation.
"
|
|
|
COMPENSATION ELEMENT
SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL PROVISIONS
|
||
|
Compensation
|
Considerations
|
Terms
|
|
• Certain cash payments to NEOs, and vesting of certain equity awards in the event of a separation of employment
|
• The employment of our NEOs is "at will," meaning we can terminate them at any time and they can terminate their employment with us at any time.
• "Double-trigger" provisions preserve morale and productivity and encourage executive retention in the face of the potentially disruptive impact of a change in control.
• These provisions are considered a typical component of a competitive executive compensation program for executives among our Peer Group.
• The provisions take into account the expected time it takes a separated executive to find a similarly situated job.
|
Change in Control and Severance Agreements
:
• Provide for certain cash payments, and the vesting of certain equity awards, in the event there is a separation of employment under various circumstances.
Equity Award Agreements
:
• Provide for accelerated vesting of awards upon a change in control if the recipient is terminated by the acquiring entity in connection with the change in control under specified circumstances. In addition, vesting of awards will be accelerated in full if the acquiring entity does not agree to provide for the assumption or substitution of the awards, and for certain outstanding historical awards if the transaction is not approved by a majority of the continuing directors.
|
|
|
|
OTHER COMPENSATION CONSIDERATIONS
|
|
|
|
•
|
Our compensation program consists of both guaranteed pay and at-risk pay, and the Committee reviews this mix annually.
|
|
•
|
Our Peer Group and industry compensation data is reviewed regularly to ensure that our compensation program is appropriate and competitive.
|
|
•
|
We have adopted a median pay philosophy whereby we remain focused on setting our executives’ target total compensation, as well as individual components of compensation, at the median compared to our Peer Group.
|
|
•
|
Performance-based awards are earned based on the achievement of pre-established Company and business unit performance goals covering multiple time periods. Separately, we seek to limit overlap between our applicable performance conditions to ensure our compensation program is encouraging healthy and sustained growth across our business.
|
|
•
|
Our performance-based awards are subject to maximum award amounts to cap the potential compensation amount associated with an award.
|
|
•
|
Our executive compensation program encourages executive retention through long-term vesting provisions. For fiscal year 2020, all of the equity awards we granted were subject to three-year long-term vesting.
|
|
•
|
We have adopted stock ownership guidelines, which encourage executives to have a significant, long-term equity position in our Company.
|
|
•
|
Our performance-based awards are subject to clawback provisions.
|
|
•
|
Our insider trading policy prohibits our NEOs and other executive officers from hedging the economic interest in our securities, and from pledging our securities.
|
|
•
|
Our severance and change in control benefits are designed to attract and retain executives without providing excessive benefits.
|
|
•
|
Our equity awards are intended to provide for “double-trigger” vesting upon a change in control. We adopted changes to our equity award agreements in fiscal year 2018 to ensure our awards continue to be viewed as “double-trigger” awards.
|
|
•
|
the incentive compensation payment or award (or the vesting of such award) was based upon the achievement of financial results, as reported in a Form 10-Q, Form 10-K or other report filed with the SEC, that were subsequently the subject of a restatement to correct an accounting error due to material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement under the federal securities laws;
|
|
•
|
a lower payment or award would have been made to such executive officer (or lesser or no vesting would have occurred with respect to such award) based upon the restated financial results; and
|
|
•
|
the need for the restatement was identified within three years after the date of the first public issuance or filing of the financial results that were subsequently restated.
|
|
POSITION
|
STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES
|
|
|
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
6x Annual Base Salary
|
|
Other NEOs
|
3x Annual Base Salary
|
|
Directors
|
5x Annual Board Retainer Fee
|
|
|
|
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
|
|
|
|
Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis (Chair)
|
|
|
|
Bonita C. Stewart
|
|
|
|
Victor Luis
|
|
|
|
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
|
|
|
|
Name and Principal Position
|
|
Year
|
|
Salary
($)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
($)
(1)(2)
|
|
|
Option
Awards
($)
(1)
|
|
|
Non-Equity Incentive
Plan
Comp.
($)
(3)
|
|
|
All Other Comp ($)
(4)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Dave Powers
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
2020
|
|
1,069,231
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
3,999,689
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,668,545
|
|
|
10,679
|
|
|
6,748,144
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
987,534
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
2,999,747
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
2,468,836
|
|
|
10,355
|
|
|
6,466,472
|
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
950,000
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,199,964
|
|
|
1,800,007
|
|
|
2,108,397
|
|
|
11,129
|
|
|
6,069,497
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Steven J. Fasching
(5)
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
2020
|
|
569,231
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
750,128
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
535,546
|
|
|
11,140
|
|
|
1,866,045
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
408,493
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
649,989
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
561,918
|
|
|
18,857
|
|
|
1,639,257
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
David Lafitte
Chief Operating Officer
|
|
2020
|
|
684,615
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,000,220
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
640,238
|
|
|
11,551
|
|
|
2,336,624
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
642,521
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
900,280
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
963,781
|
|
|
10,778
|
|
|
2,517,360
|
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
620,000
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
360,031
|
|
|
539,997
|
|
|
825,604
|
|
|
10,032
|
|
|
2,355,664
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Stefano Caroti
President of Omni-Channel
|
|
2020
|
|
625,385
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
849,689
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
561,952
|
|
|
12,566
|
|
|
2,049,592
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
565,014
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
824,693
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
703,498
|
|
|
57,650
|
|
|
2,150,855
|
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
550,000
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
329,959
|
|
|
494,993
|
|
|
656,204
|
|
|
76,332
|
|
|
2,107,488
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
Andrea O'Donnell
President of Fashion Lifestyle
|
|
2020
|
|
591,154
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
899,794
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
429,067
|
|
|
10,840
|
|
|
1,930,855
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
511,260
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
649,946
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
567,471
|
|
|
10,251
|
|
|
1,738,928
|
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
249,998
|
|
|
374,999
|
|
|
558,436
|
|
|
27,655
|
|
|
1,711,088
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of the respective awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For information about the assumptions underlying these computations, please refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In accordance with applicable SEC rules, for those awards that are subject to the satisfaction of performance conditions, the amounts reported reflect the value at the grant date based upon the probable outcome of such conditions.
|
|
(2)
|
These amounts reflect grants made to our NEOs of 2020 Annual PSUs, 2020 Time-Based RSU and 2020 LTIP PSUs. Refer to the sections of this Proxy Statement titled "2020 Annual Performance Stock Units,” “2020 Time-Based Restricted Stock Units” and "2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units" for additional information.
|
|
(3)
|
These amounts reflect the cash incentive payments paid to our NEOs under our 2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards. Refer to the section of this Proxy Statement titled "2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards” for additional information.
|
|
(4)
|
Except as otherwise specifically noted in the footnotes below, the amounts in this column reflect payments to certain NEOs of our matching contributions under the 401(k) plan and NQDC Plan, as well as life insurance premiums paid on policies that have been adopted for the benefit of our NEOs.
|
|
(5)
|
Mr. Fasching was appointed Chief Financial Officer in July 2018, and initially became a NEO in fiscal year 2019.
|
|
|
|
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS IN
FISCAL YEAR 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potential Payouts as of Grant Date Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards
(1)
|
Potential Payouts as of Grant Date Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards
|
All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares (#)
(4)
|
|
All Other Option Awards: Number of Shares Underlying Options
(#)
|
|
Exercise Price of Option Awards ($/Sh)
|
|
Grant Date
Fair Value
of Awards
($)
(5)
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
Name
|
Grant Date
|
Threshold
($)
|
|
Target
($)
|
|
Max.
($)
|
|
Threshold
(#)
|
|
Target
(#)
|
|
Max.
(#)
|
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
Dave Powers
|
|
671,961
|
|
1,343,921
|
|
2,687,842
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
2,303
(2)
|
|
4,605
(2)
|
|
4,605
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
799,842
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
4,605
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
799,842
|
|
|
9/19/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
8,166
(3)
|
|
16,331
(3)
|
|
32,662
(3)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
2,400,004
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
|
215,677
|
|
431,353
|
|
862,706
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
432
(2)
|
|
864
(2)
|
|
864
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
150,068
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
864
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
150,068
|
|
|
9/19/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
1,531
(3)
|
|
3,062
(3)
|
|
6,124
(3)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
449,992
|
|
David E. Lafitte
|
|
257,838
|
|
515,676
|
|
1,031,352
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
576
(2)
|
|
1,152
(2)
|
|
1,152
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
200,091
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
1,152
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
200,091
|
|
|
9/19/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
2,042
(3)
|
|
4,083
(3)
|
|
8,166
(3)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
600,038
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
|
236,292
|
|
472,583
|
|
945,166
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
489
(2)
|
|
978
(2)
|
|
978
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
169,869
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
978
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
169,869
|
|
|
9/19/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
1,735
(3)
|
|
3,470
(3)
|
|
6,940
(3)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
509,951
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
|
224,119
|
|
448,237
|
|
896,474
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
461
(2)
|
|
921
(2)
|
|
921
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
159,968
|
|
|
6/26/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
921
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
159,968
|
|
|
6/27/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
570
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
99,887
|
|
|
9/19/19
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
1,633
(3)
|
|
3,266
(3)
|
|
6,532
(3)
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
479,971
|
|
(1)
|
The amounts in this column reflect the potential payouts under the 2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards as of the grant date of such awards. Each of the performance conditions for fiscal year 2020 was achieved above target, with the exception of Fashion Lifestyle Group operating income and revenue. Fashion Lifestyle Group achievements were above threshold, but below target. Cash incentive payments were made in June 2020. Refer to the section of this Proxy Statement titled "2020 Annual Cash Incentive Awards" for additional information.
|
|
(2)
|
The awards in this row reflect the grant of 2020 Annual PSUs. The performance condition was achieved above the target level in fiscal year 2020 and the awards were earned with respect to 100% of the underlying shares. Following achievement of the performance condition, these awards vest over three years in equal annual installments on August 15, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Refer to the section of this Proxy Statement titled "2020 Annual Performance Stock Units" for additional information.
|
|
(3)
|
The awards in this row reflect the grant of 2020 LTIP PSUs. These awards may vest based upon our achievement of a performance target for fiscal year 2022. As of the date of this Proxy Statement, we consider the performance conditions to be probable of being achieved at target of 100% and the awards will vest up to a maximum of 200% of the target amount. Refer to the section of this Proxy Statement titled "2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units" for additional information.
|
|
(4)
|
The awards in this column reflect the grant of 2020 Time-Based RSUs. These awards vest over three years in equal annual installments on August 15, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Refer to the section of this Proxy Statement titled "2020 Time-Based Restricted Stock Units" for additional information.
|
|
(5)
|
The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of the respective awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For information about the assumptions underlying these computations, please refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In accordance with applicable SEC rules, for those awards that are subject to
|
|
|
|
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT
2020 FISCAL YEAR END
|
|
|
|
|
Stock Options
|
Stock Awards
|
||||||||||||||
|
Name
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
exercisable
(#)
|
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
unearned
options
(#)
|
|
Option
exercise
price
($)
|
|
Option
expiration
date
|
|
Number of
shares that
have not
vested
(#)
|
|
Market
value of
shares that
have not
vested
($)
(3)
|
|
Number of
unearned
shares that
have not
vested
(#)
(4)
|
|
Market
value of
unearned
shares that
have not
vested
($)
(5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
Dave Powers
|
68,089
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
61.86
|
|
3/31/2026
|
|
21,724
(6)
|
|
2,911,016
|
|
31,301
|
|
4,194,334
|
|
|
|
71,914
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
69.29
|
|
6/13/2024
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
4,450
(7)
|
|
596,300
|
|
6,056
|
|
811,504
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
David E. Lafitte
|
20,427
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
61.86
|
|
3/31/2026
|
|
6,060
(8)
|
|
812,040
|
|
8,574
|
|
1,148,916
|
|
|
|
21,574
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
69.29
|
|
6/13/2024
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
18,725
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
61.86
|
|
3/31/2026
|
|
5,396
(9)
|
|
723,064
|
|
7,587
|
|
1,016,658
|
|
|
|
19,776
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
69.29
|
|
6/13/2024
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
14,185
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
61.86
|
|
3/31/2026
|
|
5,076
(10)
|
|
680,184
|
|
6,510
|
|
872,340
|
|
|
|
14,982
(2)
|
|
—
|
|
69.29
|
|
6/13/2024
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
(1)
|
These awards reflect 2017 LTIP NQSOs that were granted in November 2016. Our Compensation Committee has determined that the performance condition was achieved, and the options are fully vested and exercisable.
|
|
(2)
|
These awards reflect 2018 LTIP NQSOs that were granted in June 2017. Our Compensation Committee has determined that the performance condition was achieved, and the options are fully vested and exercisable.
|
|
(3)
|
In accordance with applicable SEC regulations, the market value of the shares has been determined based on the closing price of our common stock on March 31, 2020, which was $134.00.
|
|
(4)
|
The stock awards are 2019 LTIP PSUs and 2020 LTIP PSUs that were granted in September 2018 and September 2019 respectively, which remain outstanding and subject to long-term performance and service conditions. The shares included reflect achievement of the performance conditions at the target level of 100%. However, the maximum performance level for these awards is 200%. The 2019 LTIP PSUs will vest on March 31, 2021, and the 2020 LTIP PSUs will vest on March 31, 2022, each subject to achievement of certain performance criteria.
|
|
(5)
|
In accordance with applicable SEC regulations, the market value of the shares has been determined based on the closing price of our common stock on March 31, 2020, which was $134.00. The market value of 2019 and 2020 LTIP PSUs was calculated as to 100% of the shares underlying the awards.
|
|
(6)
|
This amount consists of (i) 2,887 2018 Annual PSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (ii) 2,887 2018 time-based RSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (iii) 3,370 2019 Annual PSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (iv) 3,370 2019 time-based RSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (v) 4,605 2020 Annual PSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022, and (vi) 4,605 2020 time-based RSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022.
|
|
(7)
|
This amount consists of (i) 369 2018 Annual PSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (ii) 738 2018 time-based RSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (iii) 674 2019 Annual PSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (iv) 674 2019 time-based RSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (v) 267 2019 time-based RSUs granted in January 2019, which shares vest as to 50% on January 7, 2021 and 2022, (vi) 864 2020 Annual PSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022, and (vii) 864 2020 time-based RSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022.
|
|
(8)
|
This amount consists of (i) 866 2018 Annual PSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (ii) 866 2018 time-based RSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (iii) 1,012 2019 Annual PSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (iv) 1,012 2019 time-based RSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (v) 1,152 2020 Annual PSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on
|
|
(9)
|
This amount consists of (i) 794 2018 Annual PSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (ii) 794 2018 time-based RSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (iii) 926 2019 Annual PSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (iv) 926 2019 time-based RSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (v) 978 2020 Annual PSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022, and (vi) 978 2020 time-based RSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022.
|
|
(10)
|
This amount consists of (i) 602 2018 Annual PSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (ii) 602 2018 time-based RSUs granted in June 2017, which shares vest as to 100% on August 15, 2020, (iii) 730 2019 Annual PSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (iv) 730 2019 time-based RSUs granted in June 2018, which shares vest as to 50% on August 15, 2020 and 2021, (v) 921 2020 Annual PSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022, (vi) 921 2020 time-based RSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15 2020, 2021 and 2022, and (vii) 570 time-based RSUs granted in June 2019, which shares vest as to 33.33% on August 15, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
|
|
|
|
FISCAL YEAR 2020 OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
|
|
|
|
|
Option Awards
|
Stock Awards
|
||||||
|
Name
|
Number of
Shares
Acquired on
Exercise
(#)
|
|
Value Realized on
Exercise
($)
|
|
Number of
Shares
Acquired on
Vesting
(#)
(1)
|
|
Value Realized
on Vesting
($)
(2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Dave Powers
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
12,650
|
|
1,681,691
|
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
2,837
|
|
382,499
|
|
|
David E. Lafitte
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
3,797
|
|
504,773
|
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
5,818
|
|
773,445
|
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
5,489
|
|
816,504
|
|
|
(1)
|
The total number of shares actually received by our NEOs, net of shares withheld for taxes, was as follows: 6,381 for Mr. Powers, 1,852 for Mr. Fasching, 1,970 for Mr. Lafitte, 3,275 for Mr. Caroti, and 3,587 for Ms. O'Donnell.
|
|
(2)
|
Pursuant to applicable SEC rules, the amounts in this column reflect the value realized upon the vesting of the stock awards, which is based on the closing price of our common stock on the applicable vesting dates.
|
|
|
|
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
|
|
|
|
Name
|
Executive contributions during fiscal year 2020 ($)
(1)
|
|
Registrant contributions during fiscal year 2020 ($)
|
|
Aggregate losses during fiscal year 2020 ($)
|
|
Aggregate withdrawals/distributions during fiscal year 2020 ($)
|
|
Aggregate balance at end of fiscal year 2020 ($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Dave Powers
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
(663
|
)
|
—
|
|
35,147
|
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
David Lafitte
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
(17,740
|
)
|
—
|
|
167,403
|
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
45,000
|
|
—
|
|
(102,942
|
)
|
—
|
|
656,779
|
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
|
Total
|
45,000
|
|
—
|
|
(121,345
|
)
|
—
|
|
859,329
|
|
|
(1)
|
The amounts reported in this column reflect contributions made by our NEOs under the NQDC Plan during fiscal year 2020. These amounts are separately included in the "
Summary Compensation Table
" above, and do not reflect amounts in addition to those amounts.
|
|
|
|
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
|
|
|
|
•
|
payment of his or her accrued base salary, accrued vacation, reimbursement for reimbursable expenses, accrued and vested benefits under our plans or programs and other benefits required to be paid by law, accrued but unpaid non-equity incentive bonus for the prior fiscal year (excluding any non-equity incentive bonus for the year of termination); and
|
|
•
|
right to exercise all vested equity awards pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement.
|
|
•
|
pro-rated portion of his or her non-equity incentive bonus for the current fiscal year based on actual length of service during the year of termination and actual achievement by our Company of the performance conditions in respect of such bonus previously established by the Committee.
|
|
•
|
payment of his or her then effective annual base salary for one year following his or her termination, subject to such executive signing a release; and
|
|
•
|
receipt of health benefits for a period of one year following his or her termination or his or her attainment of alternative employment that provides health benefits, whichever is earlier.
|
|
•
|
subject to such executive signing a release, payment of a specified proportion of his or her then effective annual base salary plus the greater of (i) one and one-half times the targeted non-equity incentive bonus immediately prior to the termination or (ii) one and one-half times the average actual non-equity incentive bonus for the previous three years; and;
|
|
•
|
receipt of health benefits for a specified period of months following his or her termination or his or her attainment of alternative employment that provides health benefits, whichever is earlier.
|
|
•
|
If the executive is terminated by our Company without Cause then, in addition to those benefits provided upon a termination due to death or total disability, the NEO will receive (i) payment of his or her then effective annual base salary for, in the case of the CEO, 18 months, or, in the case of any other NEO, 12 months following his or her termination, subject to such executive signing a release; and (ii) receipt of health benefits for a period of one year following his or her termination or his or her attainment of alternative employment that provides health benefits, whichever is earlier.
|
|
•
|
If the executive is terminated by our Company without Cause and upon a Change in Control, then, in addition to those benefits provided upon a termination due to death or total disability, the NEO will receive (i) payment of, in the case of the CEO, two times, or, in the case of any other NEO, 1.5 times his or her then effective annual base salary, subject to such executive signing a release; and (ii) receipt of health benefits for, in the case of the CEO, a period of two years, or, in the case of any other NEO, a period of 18 months following his or her termination or his or her attainment of alternative employment that provides health benefits, whichever is earlier.
|
|
•
|
The definition of “Good Reason” has been revised to mean, without the consent of the executive, if within two years of a change in control, there is a material reduction of the executive’s total compensation, benefits, and perquisites (excluding a material reduction resulting from a decrease in value of the Company’s stock), our Company's relocation is greater than 50 miles from the location where the executive performs services, or a material change in the executive’s authority, duties, or responsibilities; provided, however, no such event shall constitute Good Reason unless the executive shall have given written notice to our Company of the executive’s intent to resign for “Good Reason” within 30 days after the executive first becomes aware of the occurrence of any such event (specifying the nature and scope of the event) and such event or occurrence shall not have been cured within 30 days of our receipt of such notice, and the executive resigns no later than 90 days after the expiration of the 30-day cure period.
|
|
•
|
The definition of "Change in Control" has been revised to mean the occurrence of a merger, consolidation, sale of all or a major portion of the assets of our Company (or a successor organization) or similar transaction or circumstance where any person or group acquires, in one or more transactions, beneficial ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of voting stock of our Company (or a successor organization), or a change in a majority of the members of our Board.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upon Termination
|
|||||||
|
Name
|
|
Type of Compensation
or Benefit
|
|
Due to Death or
Total Disability
($)
|
|
|
By our Company
Without Cause
($)
|
|
|
In Connection with a Change
in Control
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Dave Powers
|
|
Cash payments
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,100,000
|
|
|
4,772,889
|
|
|
|
|
Value of health benefits
|
|
—
|
|
|
18,593
|
|
|
27,889
|
|
|
|
|
Value of stock awards
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
7,105,350
|
|
|
|
|
Value of option awards
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,118,593
|
|
|
11,906,128
|
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
|
Cash payments
|
|
—
|
|
|
600,000
|
|
|
1,540,385
|
|
|
|
|
Value of health benefits
|
|
—
|
|
|
21,815
|
|
|
21,815
|
|
|
|
|
Value of stock awards
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,407,804
|
|
|
|
|
Value of option awards
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
—
|
|
|
621,815
|
|
|
2,970,004
|
|
|
David E. Lafitte
|
|
Cash payments
|
|
—
|
|
|
700,000
|
|
|
2,264,811
|
|
|
|
|
Value of health benefits
|
|
—
|
|
|
18,593
|
|
|
18,593
|
|
|
|
|
Value of stock awards
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,960,956
|
|
|
|
|
Value of option awards
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
—
|
|
|
718,593
|
|
|
4,244,360
|
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
|
Cash payments
|
|
—
|
|
|
650,000
|
|
|
1,935,827
|
|
|
|
|
Value of health benefits
|
|
—
|
|
|
15,444
|
|
|
15,444
|
|
|
|
|
Value of stock awards
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,739,722
|
|
|
|
|
Value of option awards
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
—
|
|
|
665,444
|
|
|
3,690,993
|
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
|
Cash payments
|
|
—
|
|
|
625,000
|
|
|
1,714,987
|
|
|
|
|
Value of health benefits
|
|
—
|
|
|
18,593
|
|
|
18,593
|
|
|
|
|
Value of stock awards
(1)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,552,524
|
|
|
|
|
Value of option awards
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
—
|
|
|
643,593
|
|
|
3,286,104
|
|
|
(1)
|
The stock awards reflect all of the performance-based and time-based RSUs that remained outstanding as of March 31, 2020, including: (i) the 2018 time-based RSUs, (ii) the 2018 performance-based RSUs, (iii) the 2019 time-based RSUs, (iv) the 2019 performance-based RSUs, (v) the 2020 time-based RSUs, (vi) the 2020 performance-based RSUs, (vii) the 2019 LTIP PSUs, (viii) the 2020 LTIP PSUs, and (ix) certain additional time-based RSUs granted in fiscal years 2020 as discretionary or new-hire awards.
|
|
|
|
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
|
|
|
|
Name
|
|
Fees
Earned
($)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
($)
(1)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Michael F. Devine, III
|
|
172,500
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
289,348
|
|
|
Nelson C. Chan
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
196,848
|
|
|
Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis
|
|
94,583
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
211,431
|
|
|
Juan R. Figuereo
(2)
|
|
6,666
|
|
|
7,460
|
|
|
14,126
|
|
|
John M. Gibbons
(3)
|
|
181,250
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
298,098
|
|
|
William L. McComb
(4)
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
102,962
|
|
|
142,962
|
|
|
James E. Quinn
|
|
95,416
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
212,264
|
|
|
Lauri M. Shanahan
|
|
108,750
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
225,598
|
|
|
Brian A. Spaly
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
196,848
|
|
|
Bonita C. Stewart
|
|
95,000
|
|
|
116,848
|
|
|
211,848
|
|
|
(1)
|
The amounts in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of the awards computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
|
|
(2)
|
Mr. Figuereo was appointed to serve as a member of our Board effective as of February 20, 2020.
|
|
(3)
|
Mr. Gibbons will not be standing for reelection at the Annual Meeting.
|
|
(4)
|
Mr. McComb resigned from the Board effective as of September 13, 2019.
|
|
|
|
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
Plan category
|
|
Number of securities
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options or settlement of outstanding RSUs
(1)(2)
|
|
|
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options
(3)
|
|
|
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
(4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
|
|
623,025
|
|
|
$
|
66.02
|
|
|
1,348,520
|
|
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
623,025
|
|
|
$
|
66.02
|
|
|
1,348,520
|
|
|
(1)
|
This amount includes shares underlying all equity awards outstanding pursuant to the 2006 Plan and the 2015 Plan as of March 31, 2020. For awards subject to performance-based vesting conditions, the amount reported reflects the number of shares to be issued if the relevant performance conditions are achieved.
|
|
(2)
|
There are no stock appreciation rights outstanding pursuant to the 2006 Plan and the 2015 Plan. In addition, there are no outstanding warrants to purchase shares of our common stock.
|
|
(3)
|
This amount reflects the weighted-average exercise price of the outstanding 2017 LTIP NQSOs and 2018 LTIP NQSOs, based on the closing price of our common stock on the respective grant dates. This amount does not take into account shares issuable upon the vesting of outstanding time-based and performance-based RSUs, which have no exercise price.
|
|
(4)
|
This amount reflects the shares reserved for issuance under the 2015 Plan less the number of shares reported in the first column. This amount is subject to increase depending on our achievement with respect to certain performance conditions as discussed in footnote 1 above, and will increase to reflect any shares that are forfeited or otherwise terminated under the 2015 Plan.
|
|
|
|
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
|
|
|
|
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
(1)
|
Amount and
Nature of Beneficial
Ownership
(2)(3)
|
|
Percent
of Common Stock
(3)
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Named Executive Officers
|
|
|
||
|
Dave Powers
|
159,381
|
|
*
|
|
|
Steven J. Fasching
|
8,961
|
|
*
|
|
|
David E. Lafitte
|
51,883
|
|
*
|
|
|
Stefano Caroti
|
46,954
|
|
*
|
|
|
Andrea O'Donnell
|
33,702
|
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*
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Directors(4)
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||
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Michael F. Devine, III
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15,599
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|
*
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|
|
Nelson C. Chan
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8,424
|
|
*
|
|
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Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis
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1,768
|
|
*
|
|
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Juan R. Figuereo
|
0
(5)
|
|
*
|
|
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John M. Gibbons
|
21,721
(6)
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|
*
|
|
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Victor Luis
|
—
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|
*
|
|
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Lauri M. Shanahan
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7,223
(7)
|
|
*
|
|
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Brian A. Spaly
|
2,768
|
|
*
|
|
|
Bonita C. Stewart
|
14,055
|
|
*
|
|
|
All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (14 persons)
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372,439
|
|
—
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|
|
5% Stockholders
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Blackrock, Inc.
(8)
|
3,275,670
|
|
11.7
|
%
|
|
The Vanguard Group Inc.
(9)
|
2,871,878
|
|
10.3
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%
|
|
FMR LLC
(10)
|
2,808,811
|
|
10.0
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%
|
|
*
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Percentage of shares beneficially owned does not exceed 1.0% of our outstanding shares of common stock.
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(1)
|
Unless otherwise noted, the address of each beneficial owner is 250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California 93117.
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(2)
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Unless otherwise noted, we believe each individual or entity named has sole investment and voting power with respect to the shares of our common stock reported as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws, where applicable.
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(3)
|
Pursuant to applicable SEC rules, shares not outstanding which are subject to options, warrants, rights or conversion privileges exercisable on or before the date that is 60 days after June 30, 2020 are deemed outstanding for the purpose of calculating the number and percentage owned by a person, but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of calculating the number and percentage owned by any other person.
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(4)
|
The reported amounts include shares held by certain directors through one or more family trusts over which shares the respective directors may have shared voting and/or investment power.
|
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(5)
|
An additional 223 shares previously earned by this director have been deferred pursuant to an election made under our Deferred Stock Unit Compensation Plan. These deferred shares have been excluded from the table.
|
|
(6)
|
An additional 357 shares previously earned by this director have been deferred pursuant to an election made under our Deferred Stock Unit Compensation Plan. These deferred shares have been excluded from the table.
|
|
(7)
|
An additional 4,023 shares previously earned by this director have been deferred pursuant to an election made under our Deferred Stock Unit Compensation Plan. These deferred shares have been excluded from the table.
|
|
(8)
|
This information is based solely on Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13G filed on February 4, 2020. This stockholder's business address is 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. This stockholder has sole voting power with respect to 3,220,647
of such shares and sole dispositive power over all 3,275,670 of such shares.
|
|
(9)
|
This information is based solely on Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13G filed on February 12, 2020. This stockholder's business address is 100 Vanguard Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355. This stockholder has sole voting power over 59,528 of such shares, shared voting power over 6,175 of such shares, sole dispositive power over 2,810,237 of such shares, and shared dispositive power over 61,641 of such shares.
|
|
(10)
|
This information is based solely on Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G filed on April 10, 2020. This stockholder's business address is 245 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210. This stockholder has sole voting power with respect to 375,850
of such shares and sole dispositive power over all 2,808,811 of such shares.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
|
|
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THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
|
|
|
|
Juan R. Figuereo (Chair)
|
|
|
|
Nelson C. Chan
|
|
|
|
John M. Gibbons
|
|
|
|
RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
|
|
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|
PROPOSAL NO. 2
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
|
|
|
|
FEES ($)
|
|
FISCAL YEAR 2020
|
|
FISCAL YEAR 2019
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Audit Fees
|
|
2,602,000
|
|
2,587,000
|
|
Audit-Related Fees
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
Tax Fees
|
|
10,000
|
|
12,000
|
|
All Other Fees
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
|
Total Fees
|
|
2,612,000
|
|
2,599,000
|
|
BOARD RECOMMENDATION
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE
"
FOR
"
PROPOSAL NO. 2 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021.
|
|
|
|
PROPOSAL NO. 3
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
|
|
|
|
BOARD RECOMMENDATION
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE
"
FOR
"
PROPOSAL NO. 3 TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS,
THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER BUSINESS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANNUAL REPORT
|
|
|
|
|
|
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dave Powers
Chief Executive Officer and President
|
No information found
* THE VALUE IS THE MARKET VALUE AS OF THE LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER FOR WHICH THE 13F WAS FILED.
| FUND | NUMBER OF SHARES | VALUE ($) | PUT OR CALL |
|---|
| DIRECTORS | AGE | BIO | OTHER DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIPS |
|---|
No information found
Customers
| Customer name | Ticker |
|---|---|
| The Gap, Inc. | GPS |
| Nordstrom, Inc. | JWN |
No Suppliers Found
Price
Yield
| Owner | Position | Direct Shares | Indirect Shares |
|---|