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Apple adopts Executive Cash Incentive Plan and amends bylaws on shareholder meeting procedures
Apple Inc.
- Compensation Committee approved Executive Cash Incentive Plan on August 17, 2022 for executive team; payouts based on performance goals in cash.
- Performance goals may include financial metrics (operating income, EPS, revenue) and non-financial goals (ESG, Apple values, product development).
- Amended and restated bylaws effective August 17, 2022; enhanced disclosure for shareholder director nominations and business proposals, including Rule 14a-19 compliance.
- Bylaw changes allow Board to call special meetings on less than 48 hours' notice and add emergency governance provisions under California law.
- Shareholders soliciting proxies must use a proxy card color other than white; disclosures updated as of meeting record date and ten business days before meeting.