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Devon Energy grants retroactive dividend equivalent rights on converted WPX RSUs, CEO to receive $1.46M
DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE
- Board approved amendment to Converted RSUs (from WPX merger) granting dividend equivalent rights (DERs) retroactive to dividends declared since Jan 7, 2021 merger close.
- Holders of Converted RSUs, including former WPX directors/employees now at Devon, receive DERs upon vesting, aligning with Devon's other equity awards.
- CEO Richard Muncrief entitled to ~$1.46M cash DERs for 2021 dividends, plus future DERs during remaining vesting periods.
- Amendment aligns interests with Devon's 'fixed plus variable' dividend strategy and existing equity incentive practices.