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LNC reduces CEO change-of-control severance multiple from 3.0 to 2.99; removes automatic good reason clause
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP
- CEO cash severance capped at 2.99x base salary plus target bonus, down from 3.0x.
- Provision allowing CEO to trigger 'good reason' for any termination in 2-year post-change-of-control window removed.
- Amendment effective May 12, 2023, adopted by Executive Committee of Board.
- No changes to severance multipliers for other executives (remain at 2.0x).