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Table of Contents
Summary of Pay Components and At
-Risk Pay
As a result of the above changes, our NEO pay components for Fiscal 2014 compared to Fiscal 2015 are reflected below:
CEO Compensation Components (Fiscal 2014 vs. Fiscal 2015)
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Other NEO Compensation Components (Fiscal 2014 vs. Fiscal 2015)
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Objectives of Above Changes for Fiscal 2015
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Increase focus on “at-risk” pay, particularly long-term PSUs that only become eligible to vest based on achievement of specific
performance goals
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Motivate our NEOs to achieve maximum results by giving them increased opportunity for reward upon financial, operational and
stock price performance achievements
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Achieve greater alignment of our NEOs’ interests with those of our stockholders
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Granting PSUs and RSUs is consistent with pay practices at our peers, helps us manage dilution and promotes retention of our
NEOs by balancing the risk associated with our stock price volatility with a larger portion of cash allocated to base salary
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The equity granted to our NEOs is more retentive than incentive award levels under the annual Variable Cash Plan
because our equity is subject to a 4 year vesting schedule
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The increase in equity granted to our NEOs reinforces our stock ownership culture
(1)
Represents the cash payable under the Variable Cash Plan upon achievement of target performance on the Non-
GAAP Operating Income goal.
(2)
Represents the aggregate fair value of the target amount of the equity awards the CC intended to deliver at the time the awards were approved by the CC.
(1)
Excludes compensation paid to Ms. Kress, who became our CFO on September 30, 2013.
(2)
Represents the cash payable under the Variable Cash Plan upon achievement of target performance on the Non-
GAAP Operating Income goal.