Based on Resideo achieving a TSR rank of 78 out of the 527 companies in the S&P 600 Index, which represents a 85.36 percentile ranking, the 2023 PSU awards achieved a maximum payout of 200% of the target award.
Special LTI Awards Granted to Mr. Surran and Mr. Geldmacher
As we disclosed last year, the Committee approved a special grant with a value of $3 million in RSUs for Mr. Surran in February 2025 for retention purposes (the “Surran Special Grant”). Unlike our standard annual RSU awards, the special RSU awards vest 50% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and do not provide for continued vesting in the event of retirement.
The Committee considered a variety of factors when making the decision to provide the special grants, including the outstanding leadership of Mr. Surran in driving performance by his division, P&S. Mr. Surran, who was hired late in 2023, was tasked with restructuring the P&S business to drive shareholder value. We believe that his focus on new product introduction has led to greater market adoption of our products. In addition, he has expanded his role with the added oversight of corporate innovation and revenue, making his role more complex. The leadership demonstrated by him during periods of transition, his importance to the future of the organization, and the need to ensure retention and business stability, were all important factors. Lastly, the total value of his outstanding equity in absolute and relative terms was considered in the Committee's decision to make this special award.
As disclosed above, as a result of the contemplated CEO Retirement, Mr. Geldmacher was not granted a long-term incentive award in 2025. As the CEO Retirement date has extended beyond what was originally contemplated, as disclosed on February 20, 2026, the Committee approved a grant with a value of $3 million in RSUs to Mr. Geldmacher to compensate him for his continued employment with Resideo. The RSU will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date so long as Mr. Geldmacher (i) remains employed through the vesting date or (ii) if he remains employed for at least six months following the date a new Chief Executive Officer commences employment but before the first anniversary of the grant date and provided Mr. Geldmacher remains in compliance with the noncompete and other restrictive covenant agreements as of the vesting date (the “2026 Equity Grant”).
Each of the Surran Special Grant and the 2026 Equity Grant are special grants that we do not expect to be recurring. Instead, these grants are to facilitate the necessary executive transitions contemplated in connection with the ADI Spin-Off, to address retention considerations, and for Mr. Surran, to reward him for exceptional business results as he transitioned into his new role with P&S.
Other Components of Our Compensation Program
Severance Plan
Each of our NEOs, other than Mr. Geldmacher, participates in the Resideo Technologies, Inc. Severance Plan for Designated Officers (the “Severance Plan”). Mr. Geldmacher will be eligible for certain benefits upon the CEO Retirement, as described under “Letter Agreements with Jay Geldmacher, President and Chief Executive Officer” below.
Under the Severance Plan, our NEOs are eligible for benefits upon a termination without “cause” (as defined in the Severance Plan) or a resignation for good reason (as defined in the Severance Plan) following a change in control (“CIC”). Such a provision is considered to be a “double trigger” and is intended to ensure the continued attention of our NEOs to their roles and responsibilities without the distraction that may arise from the possibility of a job loss concurrent with a CIC of the Company. These benefits include two years of continued salary and target bonus, payable in a lump sum, a pro-rata target bonus, and the Company will continue to pay its portion of employee benefits.
A “CIC” is defined in the Severance Plan, and generally includes the sale of 30% or more of the Company’s stock, the purchase of stock pursuant to a tender or exchange offer, a sale of substantially all assets of the Company, certain mergers, or certain changes in the composition of the Board.
In addition, the Severance Plan provides for severance payments and benefits that become payable if the employment of one of our NEOs is terminated by us without cause, not in connection with a CIC. These benefits include 18 months of continued salary and a pro-rated annual bonus based on actual performance.
All severance benefits under the Severance Plan are subject to such individual signing and not revoking a release of claims, and complying with certain restrictive covenants.