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Corporate GovernanceMay 22, 2026, 04:23 PM

Integer Holdings Stockholders Approve 2026 Incentive Plan, Executive Bonuses

AI Summary

Integer Holdings Corporation's stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which replaces the 2021 Plan and reserves a maximum of 1,000,000 new shares for issuance, alongside shares from the prior plan. Additionally, the Board and Compensation Committee approved cash retention bonuses for key executives, including $1,750,000 for CEO Payman Khales, with 50% vesting by December 31, 2026, and the remainder upon a change in control. Amendments to employment agreements were also approved, providing for accelerated vesting of performance-based equity awards for executives in certain change-in-control scenarios.

Key Highlights

  • Stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, replacing the 2021 Plan.
  • The 2026 Plan reserves 1,000,000 new shares plus available/forfeited shares from the 2021 Plan.
  • CEO Payman Khales was approved for a $1,750,000 cash retention bonus.
  • Diron Smith received a $980,000 cash retention bonus.
  • Lindsay K. Blackwood received an $816,750 cash retention bonus.
  • Andrew Senn received a $408,000 cash retention bonus.
  • Jim Stephens received a $451,350 cash retention bonus.
  • Non-employee directors have an annual $750,000 combined cash and equity compensation limit.