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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001764046-26-000043"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLVT"
cik: "0001764046"
company_name: "CLARIVATE PLC"
filed_at: "2026-03-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:51:53.722829+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Clarivate amends executive severance plan; CEO now eligible, good reason triggers added

## Summary
- CEO added as eligible ESP participant under amended severance plan.
- Good reason resignation in connection with change in control qualifies for severance.
- RSU vesting upon non-CIC termination: pre-2027 grants accelerated over 18 months; post-2027 grants prorated.
- Upon CIC termination: all RSUs and PSUs vest in full; PSUs at HRCC-determined performance level.
- Severance multiples: 18 months base + bonus (non-CIC); 24 months (CIC); COBRA lump sum.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001764046-26-000043
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLVT
- cik: 0001764046
- company_name: CLARIVATE PLC
- filed_at: 2026-03-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1764046/000176404626000043/0001764046-26-000043-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1764046/000176404626000043/clvt-20260323.htm

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