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Palo Alto Networks switches to majority voting for directors; creates deferred comp plan for executives
Palo Alto Networks Inc
- Board adopted majority voting standard for director elections (more for than against); incumbent directors failing to secure majority must tender resignation.
- If director fails to receive majority, resignation considered by ESG/Nominating Committee within 90 days; Board must disclose decision in SEC filing.
- Also adopted Deferred Compensation Plan for VP+ employees, including executive officers, allowing deferral of salary, bonuses, commissions, RSUs, and PSUs.
- Deferred amounts are unfunded and unsecured; investment options include notional shares of PANW common stock.
- Equity deferrals vest upon satisfaction of underlying award conditions; payments in shares from Equity Plan or cash if insufficient shares.