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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment
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Proposal
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Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board Prepare a Report on How
the Company is Addressing the Impact of its Climate Change Strategy
on Relevant Stakeholders Consistent with the “Just Transition”
Guidelines
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Proposal
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Shareowner Proposal Requesting the Board Prepare a Report on Risks
or Costs Caused by State Policies Restricting Reproductive
Rights
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Proposal
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Shareowner
Proposal Requesting the Board Prepare a Report on the Impact of the
Company’s DE&I Policies on Civil Rights, Non-Discrimination and
Returns to Merit, and the Company’s Business
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United Parcel Service, Inc.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328
March 20, 2023
Dear Fellow Shareowners:
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It is my pleasure to invite you to the 2023 Annual Meeting of
Shareowners. This is your opportunity to share your views with the
Company and the board. We value your feedback and take it into
account as we execute our board responsibilities.
UPS achieved a number of important milestones in 2022. We
celebrated the Company’s 115th anniversary and successfully
implemented the Company’s
Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven
strategy. This resulted in revenue of over $100
billion for the first time in our 115-year history! The Company
also reached its consolidated operating margin and return on
invested capital goals one year earlier than originally
anticipated, confirming management’s successful execution of
its
Better not Bigger
strategic framework, including efforts to optimize operations and
improve the Company’s cost structure.
These results were delivered through a relentless focus on
outstanding customer service, facilitated by the
hard
work and dedication of approximately 536,000 UPSers around the
globe. The Company continued to create value for its customers and
shareowners, even during a challenging operating environment, and
despite evolving competitive pressures. Because of this success, we
were able to return over $8.6 billion to shareowners in 2022
through dividends and share repurchases.
The board understands that short-term operational and financial
results alone are not enough. I am proud to be affiliated with a
Company that also has a long history of environmental and social
responsibility and a culture of doing the right thing. Furthermore,
our board has implemented a number of governance measures to
enhance its oversight of matters important to key stakeholders,
including our customers, investors, employees and communities. We
have a diverse board, which facilitates better decision-making and
contributes to the success of our Company. We also continue to
oversee the Company’s progress towards its environmental and social
goals. This commitment to good governance practices is an important
driver of long-term value creation for shareowners.
The information in this Proxy Statement and the Company’s other
disclosures provide a glimpse into how this culture has helped the
Company thrive and execute its strategy with a sense of
purpose.
Finally, it is with regret that I am announcing Ann Livermore’s
retirement from the board at the Annual Meeting. When Ann joined
the board in 1997, UPS was a private company. Ann has ably served
on every committee of the board during her tenure and has been
highly effective serving as chair of the Compensation and Human
Capital Committee since 2013. She is a role model for countless
women in the business community, and a leader on our board. On
behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Ann for her exemplary
service.
In closing, I want to encourage all my fellow shareowners to vote.
As we approach the Annual Meeting, please contact us with any
questions or feedback at 404-828-6059.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, thank you for your
continued support.
William Johnson
UPS Board Chair
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Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareowners and 2023 Proxy
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Notice of Annual Meeting
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328
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•Date
and Time:
May 4, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
•Place:
The United Parcel Service, Inc. 2023 Annual Meeting of shareowners
will be held exclusively online via webcast at:
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2023.
•Record
Date:
March 9, 2023
•Distribution
Date:
A Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or the Proxy
Statement is first being sent to shareowners on or about March 20,
2023.
•Voting:
Holders of class A common stock are entitled to 10 votes per share;
holders of class B common stock are entitled to one vote per
share.
Your vote is important. Please vote as soon as possible through the
Internet, by telephone or by signing and returning your proxy card
(if you received a paper copy of the proxy card). Your voting
options are described on the Notice of Internet Availability of
Proxy Materials, voting instruction form and/or proxy card. Brokers
are not permitted to vote on certain proposals and may not vote on
any of the proposals unless you provide voting instructions. Voting
your shares will help to ensure that your interests are represented
at the meeting.
•Attending
the Meeting:
You or your proxy holder can participate, vote and ask questions at
the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2023
and using your 16-digit control number found on your proxy card,
voting instruction form or Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy
Materials. Shareowners who do not receive a 16-digit control number
should consult their voting instruction form or Notice of Internet
Availability of Proxy Materials and may need to request a legal
proxy from their bank, broker or other nominee in advance of the
meeting in order to participate. For more information, see page
93.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for
the Shareowner Meeting to be Held on May 4, 2023: The Proxy
Statement and our 2022 Annual Report are available at
www.proxyvote.com.
Questions? Call 404-828-6059 (option 2).
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By order of the Board of Directors
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Norman M. Brothers, Jr.
Secretary
Atlanta, Georgia
March 20, 2023
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United Parcel Service, Inc. 2023 Annual Meeting of
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Voting Choices
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Board Voting
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1.Elect
12 director nominees named in the Proxy Statement to serve until
the 2024 Annual Meeting and until their respective successors are
elected and qualified
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for all nominees
•Vote
against all nominees
•Vote
for some nominees and against others
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2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer
compensation
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approve named executive officer compensation |
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for an advisory vote every year
•Vote
for an advisory vote every two years
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for an advisory vote every three years
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4. Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our
independent registered public accounting firm for 2023
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5. - 11. Advisory votes on 7 shareowner proposals, only if properly
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Proxy Statement
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328
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This Proxy Statement contains important information about the 2023
Annual Meeting of Shareowners (the “Annual Meeting”). We are
providing these proxy materials to you because our Board of
Directors is soliciting your proxy to vote your shares at the
Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held online only on May
4, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPS2023. Shareowners can
participate, ask questions and vote during the meeting through this
website.
All properly executed written proxies, and all properly completed
proxies submitted through the Internet or by telephone, that are
delivered pursuant to this solicitation will be voted at the Annual
Meeting in accordance with the directions given in the proxy,
unless the proxy is revoked prior to the completion of voting at
the meeting. Only owners of record of shares of the Company’s
common stock as of the close of business on March 9, 2023 (the
“Record Date”) are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the
Annual Meeting (or any adjournment or postponement of the Annual
Meeting). We are first mailing this Proxy Statement on or about
March 20, 2023.
Proxy Statement Summary
The following summary highlights key information contained
elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.
Some of our key governance policies and practices
include:
•A
diverse and independent board;
all our directors are independent, other than our Chief Executive
Officer (“CEO”);
•An
independent Board Chair
who is highly engaged and experienced;
•Executive
sessions
of our
independent directors
at each board meeting;
•Annual
elections
for all directors;
majority voting
in uncontested director elections;
•Full
board engagement in the
strategic planning
process, including an in-depth annual strategy review and
overseeing progress throughout the year;
•A
Risk Committee consisting entirely of independent members that is
responsible for
oversight of enterprise risks, including cybersecurity
risks;
•Regular
evaluations of governance policies and practices, making changes
when appropriate; including recently delegating additional
cybersecurity oversight responsibilities
to the Risk Committee, delegating additional
human capital oversight
responsibilities
to the
Compensation and Human Capital Committee, and adopting a
director overboarding policy;
•Regular
engagement with stakeholders on environmental, social and
governance (“ESG”) matters;
during this proxy season management contacted holders of over 47%
of our class B common stock to discuss sustainability goals and
initiatives, commitments to social justice and executive
compensation matters;
•Annual
board and committee
self-evaluations,
including one-on-one director discussions with the independent
Board Chair;
•Comprehensive
director orientation program;
•Robust
stock ownership guidelines,
including a target ownership of
eight times annual salary
for the CEO,
five times annual salary
for other executive officers and
five times the annual retainer
for directors; and
•Restrictions
on
executive officers and directors
hedging or pledging
their ownership in UPS stock.
Highlights
92%
Independent 61
years
Average
age 7.9
years
Average
tenure
42%
Female 33%
Ethnically diverse
Summary information about our director nominees is below. As a
group, we believe our 12 director nominees have the appropriate
skills and experience to effectively oversee and constructively
challenge management’s performance in the execution of our
strategy. Ann Livermore, who has served as a director since 1997,
is not up for re-election at the 2023 Annual Meeting. We thank Ann
for her years of dedicated service and for her significant
contributions to UPS. For more information about our director
nominees, see page 22.
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Director
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Rodney Adkins |
2013 |
Former Senior Vice President, International Business Machines
Corporation |
–Risk
(Chair)
–Compensation
and Human Capital
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Eva Boratto |
2020 |
Chief Financial Officer, Opentrons Labworks, Inc. |
–Audit
(Chair)
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Michael Burns |
2005 |
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dana
Incorporated |
–Audit
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Wayne Hewett |
2020 |
Senior Advisor to Permira, and Non-Executive Chairman of Cambrex
Corporation
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–Audit
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Angela Hwang |
2020 |
Chief Commercial Officer and President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals
Business, Pfizer, Inc.
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–Audit
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Kate Johnson |
2020 |
President and Chief Executive Officer, Lumen Technologies,
Inc.
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–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
–Risk
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William Johnson(1)
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2009 |
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, H.J. Heinz
Company |
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance (Chair)
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Franck Moison |
2017 |
Former Vice Chairman, Colgate-Palmolive Company |
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
–Risk
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Christiana Smith Shi |
2018 |
Former President, Direct-to-Consumer, Nike, Inc. |
–Compensation
and Human Capital
–Risk
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Russell Stokes |
2020 |
President and Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Engines and
Services, GE Aerospace
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–Compensation
and Human Capital
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
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Kevin Warsh |
2012 |
Former Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford
University |
–Compensation
and Human Capital
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
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Carol Tomé |
2003 |
UPS Chief Executive Officer
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(1)Independent
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Compensation Practices
A significant portion of executive compensation is at-risk and tied
to Company performance. This aligns executive decision-making with
the long-term interests of our shareowners. We also have a
longstanding owner-manager culture. Compensation practices that
support these principles include:
•A
balanced
mix of
cash and equity,
providing a degree of financial certainty and appropriate
incentives to retain and motivate executives;
•Performance
incentive equity awards which vest over multiple years, furthering
both
retention
and
incentive
goals;
•Multiple
distinct goals
for annual and long-term performance incentive awards, avoiding
overemphasis on any one metric and mitigating excessive
risk-taking;
•Long-term
performance incentive awards with a
three-year performance period;
•Stock
option awards that
vest
over a
five-year period
and only provide value if our stock price increases;
•Incentive
compensation plans that include
clawback provisions;
•Incentive
compensation plan awards require a “double
trigger”
— both a change in control and a termination of employment — to
accelerate vesting; and
•No
tax gross-ups
on equity awards or golden parachute excise taxes.
2022 Compensation Actions
Key 2022 compensation decisions affecting our executive officers
included:
•Most
total direct compensation was performance-based and considered “at
risk” (90%
for the CEO and 86% for all other named executive officers (“NEOs”)
as a group), page 35;
•Base
salary increases as a result of the annual salary review process,
page 37;
•Bifurcated
performance period for the annual incentive awards in light of
continued economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, page
38;
•Annual
incentive awards were earned at target, page 40; and
•Previously
granted 2020 Long-Term Incentive Performance (“LTIP”) awards, which
had three-year performance goals ending in 2022, were earned above
target, page 43.
For a discussion of important decisions made by the Compensation
and Human Capital Committee during 2022 that will impact
compensation in future years, see page 40.
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Say on Pay Vote and Say on Pay Voting Frequency |
We maintain executive compensation programs that support the
long-term interests of our shareowners. We provide shareowners the
opportunity to vote annually, on an advisory basis, to approve the
compensation of our NEOs, as described in the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis section and in the compensation tables and
accompanying narrative disclosure in this Proxy Statement. For more
information, see page 65.
The board recommends you vote
FOR
the advisory vote to approve NEO compensation.
In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act and Section 14A of the Exchange Act
requires us to provide shareowners with the opportunity to
indicate, on an advisory basis at least once every six years, their
preferences as to the frequency of future advisory votes to approve
NEO compensation. Beginning in 2020, we voluntarily began providing
shareowners with an annual say on pay vote. For more information,
see page 66.
The board recommends that you vote for future advisory votes to
approve NEO compensation to be held
EVERY YEAR.
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Ratify the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm |
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has appointed
Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. The board
recommends you vote
FOR
the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche
LLP. For more information, see page 69.
For the reasons described in this Proxy Statement, the board
recommends you vote
AGAINST
the shareowner proposals. Information about these proposals starts
on page 72.
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The Board of Directors is accountable to shareholders and operates
within a governance structure that we believe provides appropriate
checks and balances to create long-term value.
The board’s responsibilities include:
•Establishing
an appropriate corporate governance structure;
•Supporting
and overseeing management in setting long-term strategic goals and
applicable measures of value-creation;
•Providing
oversight on the identification and management of materials
risks;
•Establishing
appropriate executive compensation structures; and
•Monitoring
business issues that have the potential to significantly impact the
Company’s long-term value.
We regularly review and update our corporate governance policies
and practices in response to the evolving needs of our business,
shareowner and other stakeholder feedback, regulatory changes, and
other corporate developments. Following is an overview of our
corporate governance structure and processes, including key aspects
of our board operations.
Selecting Director Nominees
Maintaining a board of individuals independent of management, with
the appropriate skills and experience, and of the highest personal
character, integrity and ethical standards, is critical to the
proper functioning of the board. The Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee seeks to promote
diversity in the boardroom with respect to
gender, age, ethnicity, skills, experience, perspectives, and other
factors.
Our directors’ biographies beginning on page 22
highlight factors that the board considered when nominating these
individuals.
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The board’s annual self-evaluation helps the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee identify needs by
assessing areas where additional diversity, perspectives,
expertise, skills or experience may be desired.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee also conducts
regular in-depth board composition reviews.
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee uses a variety of
sources to identify a diverse pool of potential candidates. Sources
include board members, members of management, independent
consultants and shareowner recommendations. Prospective candidates
are evaluated after taking into account feedback from consultants,
management and board members, candidate background and
qualification reviews, and open discussions between the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee and the full board. This process
allows for
active and ongoing consideration
of potential directors with a
focus on long-term
Company strategy.
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee maintains a
diverse list of potential director candidates according to desired
skills, experiences and backgrounds.
The list is reviewed at each Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee meeting and updated as appropriate. Each candidate is
evaluated to ensure that existing and planned future commitments
would not materially interfere with expected responsibilities to
the Company.
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Candidates recommended by the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee and approved by the board are nominated for
election.
Directors are elected annually.
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Shareowner Recommendations, Nominations and Proxy
Access |
Shareowner recommended director candidates are considered on the
same basis as recommendations from other sources. Shareowners can
recommend a candidate by writing to the following address: UPS
Corporate Secretary, 55 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia
30328. Submissions must contain the prospective candidate’s name
and a detailed description of the experience, qualifications,
attributes and skills that make the individual a suitable director
candidate. We also provide proxy access for shareowner director
nominees. A single shareowner,
or group of up to 20 shareowners, that has owned at least 3 percent
of UPS’s outstanding stock continuously for at least three years,
may include up to 20 percent of the board seats or two directors
(whichever is greater), as director nominees in UPS’s proxy
materials for an annual meeting of shareowners. Our Bylaws set
forth the requirements for the formal shareowner nomination process
for director candidates. For additional information, see page
97.
Board Leadership Structure
Based on the periodic evaluation and recommendation of the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the board determines
the most appropriate board leadership structure, including who
should serve as Board Chair, and whether the roles of Board Chair
and CEO should be separated or combined. In making this
determination, the board evaluates a number of factors, including
professional experience, operational responsibilities and corporate
governance developments, into account.
Beginning in October 2020, in connection with Carol Tomé’s election
as CEO, the board determined that it was in the best interests of
the Company to enable Carol to focus on leading the Company, and
separated the roles of Chair and CEO. Bill Johnson, who had been
serving as our independent Lead Director, was appointed Board
Chair.
Bill has served on our board since 2009 and served as independent
Lead Director from 2016 until October 2020. He has deep
institutional knowledge of the Company and provides strong
continuity of leadership. He devotes significant time to
understanding our business and communicating with the CEO, and
other directors, between meetings. He
draws on his extensive knowledge of our business, industry,
strategic priorities and competitive developments to set the
board’s agendas in collaboration with the CEO, and he seeks to
ensure that board meetings are productive and interactions with the
directors facilitate a useful exchange of viewpoints. Carol is
available to all directors between meetings and meets regularly
with the Board Chair, and with the directors individually and as a
group, to receive feedback from the board. Bill’s collaboration
with Carol allows the board to focus attention on the issues of
greatest importance to the Company and its shareowners and our CEO
to focus primarily on leading the Company.
Furthermore, all the members of each of the Audit Committee, the
Compensation and Human Capital Committee, the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee and the Risk Committee are
independent. Each committee is led by a chairperson who sets the
meeting agendas and reports to the full board on the committee’s
work. Additionally, the independent directors meet in executive
session without management present at each board meeting, as
described below.
Executive Sessions of Independent Directors
Directors hold executive sessions without management present at
each regular board meeting. The Board Chair determines the agenda
and presides at each session. The Board Chair generally invites the
CEO to join a portion of the executive session to
receive feedback from the board and when deemed appropriate
otherwise. In addition, during the year the Board Chair meets
individually with each director to discuss issues that are
important to the board and to solicit and provide further
feedback.
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Board and Committee Evaluations
The board’s performance is critical to our long-term success and
the protection of stakeholders’ interests. The board employs both
an ongoing informal and a formal annual process to evaluate its
performance and the contributions of individual directors to the
successful execution of the board’s obligations. The Board Chair
frequently considers the performance of the board and the board’s
committees and has
informal discussions about individual director contributions to the
board. The Board Chair shares feedback from these discussions with
the full board and with individual board members. In addition,
during 2022 the Board Chair met individually with each director to
discuss overall board effectiveness and performance and potential
2023 board agenda items.
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The Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Compensation and Human
Capital Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee,
and Risk Committee each conduct an annual self-assessment. The
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee oversees the annual
board assessment process and the implementation of the annual
committee self-assessments.
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All board and committee members complete a detailed confidential
questionnaire each year. The questionnaire provides for
quantitative ratings in key areas, including overall board
effectiveness, meeting effectiveness, access to information,
information format, board committee structure, access to
management, succession planning, meeting dialogue, communication
with the CEO, operational reporting, financial oversight, capital
structure and financing, capital spending, long-term strategic
planning, risk oversight, crisis management and time management.
The questionnaire also allows directors to provide written feedback
and make detailed anonymous comments.
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The results of the committee self-assessments are reviewed by each
committee and discussed with the full board. The Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee Chair reviews the results of
committee self-assessments and discusses the responses with the
chairs of the other board committees as appropriate. The Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee Chair also reviews and discusses
the board evaluation results with the full board.
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Matters requiring follow-up are addressed by the Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee Chair or the chairs of the other
committees as appropriate.
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Feedback from evaluations has led to several improvements in board
operations, including the format and delivery of board meeting
materials, board meeting agendas and recurring topics, strategic
planning and oversight, director recruitment practices and
orientation, allocation of responsibilities among the board’s
committees and succession planning.
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regularly
evaluates board composition and necessary skills as our business
evolves over
time. We seek a balance of knowledge and experience that comes from
longer-term board service with new ideas and perspectives that can
come from newer directors. Since 2020, we have added five new
directors, and have had four directors retire. The average tenure
of the director nominees reflects an appropriate balance between
different perspectives brought by newer and long-serving
directors.
Board Oversight of Strategic Planning
The board’s responsibilities include oversight of strategic
planning. Effective oversight requires a high level of constructive
engagement between management and the board. The board leverages
its substantial experience and expertise and is fully engaged in
the Company’s strategic planning process. Management develops and
prioritizes strategic plans on an annual basis. Management then
reviews these plans with the board on an annual basis, along with
the Company’s challenges, opportunities, industry dynamics, and
legal, regulatory and governance developments, and other
factors.
Management provides the board comprehensive updates throughout the
year regarding progress on the Company’s strategic plans.
Management also provides regular updates regarding the achievement
of the Company’s financial and other goals. In addition, the CEO
communicates regularly with the board on important business
opportunities, financial and operational performance matters, risks
and other developments such as sustainability, human capital, labor
and customer relations, both during and outside the regular board
meeting cycle.
Management Development and Succession Planning
Succession planning and talent development are important at all
levels within our organization. The board oversees management’s
emergency and long-term succession plans at the executive officer
level, most importantly the CEO position. The board annually
reviews succession plans for senior management including the CEO,
all in the context of the Company’s overall business strategy and
with a focus on risk management. More broadly, the board and the
Compensation and Human Capital Committee are regularly updated on
key talent indicators for the overall workforce, including
diversity, recruiting and development programs.
The board’s succession planning activities are ongoing and
strategic and are supported by board committees and independent
third-party consultants as needed. In
addition, the CEO annually provides an assessment to the board of
senior leaders and their potential to succeed at key senior
management positions. As a part of this process, potential leaders
interact with board members through formal presentations and during
informal events.
We also utilize a formal director engagement program in which
directors meet with individual executive officers, visit Company
operations, participate in employee events and receive in-depth
subject matter updates outside of the regular board meeting
process. These additional engagements encourage the ongoing
exchange of ideas and information between directors and management,
facilitate the board’s oversight responsibilities, and support
management development and succession planning
efforts.
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Risk Oversight
Risk management oversight is an essential board responsibility. The
board regularly discusses our most significant risks and how these
risks are being managed. The Company’s enterprise risk management
process is designed to identify potential events that may affect
the achievement of the Company’s objectives or have a material
adverse effect on the Company. The board reviews periodic
assessments from this process and participates in the Company’s
annual risk survey. The board has delegated to its standing
committees specific risk oversight responsibilities as set out
below and receives regular reports from the committees on
appropriate areas of risk management.
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Oversees management’s identification and evaluation of strategic
enterprise risks, including risks associated with intellectual
property, operations, privacy, technology, information security,
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Oversees policies with respect to financial risk assessment,
including guidelines to govern the process by which major financial
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practices, with respect to both executive compensation and
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Considers risks related to certain ESG matters, including
succession planning, political contributions and lobbying,
sustainability and stakeholder engagement related
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The Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Chief Digital and
Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and the
Vice President of Compliance and Internal Audit each meet
individually with the Risk Committee on a regular basis. The Chair
of the Risk Committee also meets frequently with the Chief Digital
and Technology Officer between meetings.
The Risk Committee updates the board annually on the Company’s
enterprise risk management survey and risk assessment results. The
board provides feedback to the Company about significant enterprise
risks and assesses the Company’s identification of its most
significant risk areas. The Risk Committee also coordinates with
the Audit Committee, including through periodic joint meetings, to
enable the Audit Committee to perform its risk related
responsibilities.
In 2022, the Risk Committee’s charter was updated to provide
additional clarity around the Committee’s cybersecurity oversight
responsibilities. In addition to reviewing the Company’s approach
to cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation, the Risk
Committee;
•annually
reviews the Company’s cybersecurity insurance program;
•at
each meeting is briefed by the Chief Information Security Officer
on cybersecurity risks, compliance, cybersecurity training
programs, risk mitigation activities, key information security
projects, opportunities and industry developments;
•reviews
at least annually the Company’s cybersecurity budget;
•reviews
at each meeting the results of various internal cybersecurity
audits; and
•reviews
periodic independent third-party assessments and audits of the
Company’s cybersecurity programs.
The Risk Committee also periodically receives briefings by outside
experts on cybersecurity matters, and individual Risk Committee
members have participated in various cybersecurity training
programs.
The Audit Committee has additional risk assessment and risk
oversight responsibilities, specifically with respect to financial
risk assessment. The Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, CEO, Chief
Financial Officer and Vice President of Compliance and Internal
Audit each meet individually with the Audit Committee on a regular
basis.
In addition, the Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
reports directly to our CEO, providing visibility into the
Company’s risk profile. The board believes that the work undertaken
by its committees, together with the work of the full board and the
Company’s senior management, enables effective oversight of the
Company’s management of risk.
Stakeholder Engagement
Maintaining open and honest dialogs with our stakeholders is an
important component of our corporate culture. Our management team
participates in numerous investor meetings throughout the year to
discuss our business, strategy and financial results. This includes
in-person, telephone and webcast conferences, as well as key site
visits.
In addition, each year we undertake an ESG stakeholder outreach
program in which we discuss progress on our ESG journey. This year
we contacted holders of over 47% of our class B common stock as a
part of this program. Engagement
provides us with the opportunity to understand issues of
significant
importance to stakeholders and to receive feedback on our practices
and disclosures. Similarly, it provides us with an opportunity to
discuss how management believes its actions are aligned with
long-term value creation.
We also proactively correspond with other key stakeholders
throughout the year. We share feedback from our financial and ESG
engagements with the board, the Compensation and Human Capital
Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as
appropriate.
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We consider the views of our shareowners and other stakeholders
when evaluating our ESG policies and practices; for example, in
recent years we have:
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feedback, along with the market information and analysis provided
by its independent compensation consultant, when making decisions
about our executive compensation programs. We have:
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a number of environmental, social and human capital goals,
including a carbon neutral by 2050 goal;
•Accelerated
our sustainability reporting;
•Increased
disclosures around individual director racial, ethnic and gender
diversity;
•Increased
our commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, volunteerism
and charitable giving;
•Separated
the Board Chair and CEO roles;
•Appointed
an independent Board Chair;
•Increased
board diversity;
•Committed
to expanding reporting on lobbying activities;
•Revised
the Risk Committee charter to specifically identify cybersecurity
oversight responsibilities; and
•Revised
the Compensation and Human Capital Committee charter to include
oversight of performance and talent management, diversity, equity
and inclusion, work culture and employee development and
retention.
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the peer group for executive and director compensation market
comparisons;
•Enhanced
the competitiveness of our performance-based annual compensation
program;
•Eliminated
single-trigger equity vesting following a change in
control;
•Added
relative total shareowner return as a component of our Long-Term
Incentive Plan awards;
•Adopted
performance metrics under incentive compensation plans better
designed to tie payouts to increases in shareowner
value;
•Provided
additional detail around the performance measures used for our
annual and long-term incentive plans;
•Eliminated
tax gross-ups;
•Entered
into protective covenant agreements in favor of UPS with certain
executive officers; and
•Added
an individual payout cap to our annual incentive plan.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying
Responsible participation in the political process is important to
our success and the protection and creation of shareowner value. We
participate in this process in accordance with good corporate
governance practices. Our Political Contributions Policy (“policy”)
is summarized below and is available at www.investors.ups.com. In
addition, we have recently committed to expanding our reporting
around lobbying and trade association memberships.
•The
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee oversees the
policy;
•Corporate
political contributions are restricted;
•We
publish a semi-annual political contribution report on our investor
relations website; and
•Eligible
employees can make political contributions through a
Company-sponsored political action committee (“UPSPAC”). UPSPAC is
organized and operated on a voluntary, nonpartisan basis and is
registered with the Federal Election Commission.
•Political
contributions are made in a legal, ethical and transparent manner
that best represents the interests of stakeholders.
•Political
and lobbying activities require prior approval of the UPS Public
Affairs department and are subject to review (and in some cases
prior approval) by the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee.
•Senior
management works with Public Affairs on furthering our business
objectives and protecting and enhancing shareowner
value.
•The
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer reviews political and lobbying
activities and regularly reports to the board and the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee.
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Affairs coordinates our lobbying activities, including engagements
with federal, state, and local governments. UPS is also a member of
a variety of trade associations that engage in
lobbying.
•Lobbying
activities require prior approval of
Public Affairs.
•The
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regularly reviews
UPS’s participation in trade associations that engage in lobbying
to determine if our involvement is consistent with
UPS business objectives and whether participation exposes the
Company to excessive risk.
•Lobbying
activities are governed by comprehensive policies and practices
designed to facilitate compliance with laws and regulations,
including those relating to the lobbying of government officials,
the duty to track and report lobbying activities, and the
obligation to treat lobbying costs and expenses as nondeductible
for tax purposes.
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•We
believe we are transparent in our political
activities.
•We
publish a semi-annual political contribution report, which is
reviewed and approved by the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee.
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report provides:
–Amounts
and recipients of any federal and state Company political
contributions in the United States (if any such expenditures are
made); and
–The
names of trade associations that receive $50,000 or more and that
use a portion of the payment for political contributions, as
reported by the trade association to the Company.
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report is available on our investor relations website at
www.investors.ups.com.
•We
also publicly file a federal Lobbying Disclosure Act Report each
quarter, providing information on activities associated with
influencing legislation through communications with any member or
employee of a legislative body, or with any covered executive
branch official. This report discloses expenditures for the
quarter, describes the specific pieces of legislation that were the
topic of communications, and identifies the individuals who lobbied
on behalf of UPS. UPS files similar publicly available periodic
reports with state agencies reflecting state lobbying
activities.
Sustainability
We are the world’s premier package delivery company and a leading
provider of global supply chain management solutions. We offer a
broad range of industry-leading products and services through our
extensive global presence. Our services include transportation and
delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, air
freight, customs brokerage and insurance.
We operate one of the largest airlines and one of the largest
fleets of alternative fuel vehicles under a global UPS brand that
stands for quality and reliability. We deliver packages each
business day for approximately 1.6 million shipping customers to
1.1 million delivery recipients in over 220 countries and
territories. In 2022, we delivered an average of 24.3 million
packages per day, totaling 6.2 billion packages during the year.
Our success depends on economic stability, global trade and a
society that welcomes opportunity. We understand the importance of
acting responsibly as a business, an employer and a corporate
citizen.
The board regularly considers economic, environmental and social
sustainability risks and opportunities as part of its involvement
in UPS’s strategic planning process. The board also regularly
reviews the effectiveness of our risk management and due diligence
processes related to material sustainability topics. The board
delegates authority for day-to-day management of sustainability
matters to management. Our Chief Corporate Affairs and
Sustainability Officer reports directly to the Company’s CEO and
regularly reports to the board regarding sustainability strategies,
priorities, goals and performance. In addition, the board is
regularly briefed on issues of concern for customers, unions,
employees, retirees, investors, governmental entities and other
stakeholders. For additional information on board oversight, see
page 14.
Each year we publish corporate sustainability reports showcasing
the goals, recent achievements and challenges of our commitment to
balancing the economic, environmental and social aspects of
our business. In response to stakeholder interest, we are
accelerating the timing of these reports to more closely align with
our Annual Meeting.
Following is a list of key goals discussed in more detail in these
reports:
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women in full-time management globally
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https://about.ups.com/us/en/social-impact/reporting.html. Our
sustainability goals are aspirational and may change. Statements
regarding our goals are not guarantees or promises that they will
be met.
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Human Capital Management
Our success is dependent upon our people, working together with a
common purpose. We have approximately 536,000 employees (excluding
temporary seasonal employees), of which 443,000 are in the U.S. and
93,000 are located internationally. Our global workforce includes
approximately 90,000 management employees (44% of whom are
part-time) and 446,000 hourly employees (50% of whom are
part-time). More than 70% of our U.S. employees are represented by
unions, primarily those employees handling or transporting
packages.
In addition, approximately 3,400 of our pilots are represented by
the Independent Pilots Association (“IPA”).
We believe that UPS employees are among the most motivated,
highest-performing people in the industry and provide us with a
meaningful competitive advantage. To assist with employee
recruitment and retention, we continue to review the
competitiveness of our employee value proposition, including
benefits and pay, employee training, talent development and
promotion opportunities.
We are creating an inclusive and equitable environment that brings
together a broad spectrum of backgrounds, cultures and
stakeholders. Leveraging diverse perspectives and creating
inclusive environments improves our organizational effectiveness,
cultivates innovation, and drives growth.
Our board, directly and through the Compensation and Human Capital
Committee, is responsible for oversight of human capital matters.
Effective oversight is accomplished through a variety of methods
and processes including regular updates and discussions around
human capital transformation efforts, technology initiatives
impacting the workforce, health and safety matters, employee survey
results
related to culture and other matters, hiring and retention,
employee demographics, labor relations and contract negotiations,
compensation and benefits, succession planning and employee
training initiatives.
In addition, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee charter
was recently expanded to include oversight responsibility for
performance and talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion,
work culture and employee development and retention. We believe the
board’s oversight of these matters helps identify and mitigate
exposure to labor and human capital management risks, and is part
of the broader framework that guides how we attract, retain and
develop a workforce that aligns with our values and
strategies.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits. In addition, our
long history of employee stock ownership aligns the interests of
our management team with shareowners. In the U.S., benefits
provided to our non-union employees typically include:
•comprehensive
health insurance coverage;
•life
insurance;
•short-
and long-term disability coverage;
•child/elder
care spending accounts;
•work-life
balance programs;
•an
employee assistance program; and
•a
discounted employee stock purchase plan.
We invest in our people by offering a range of other benefits, such
as paid time off, retirement plans, and education assistance. In
the U.S., these other benefits are generally provided to non-union
employees without regard to full-time or part-time
status.
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As we seek to capture new opportunities and pursue growth, we need
employees to grow and innovate along with us. We believe that
transforming the UPS employee experience is foundational to our
success. This requires a thoughtful balance between the culture we
have cultivated over the years and the new
perspectives we need to take the business into the future. This
investment in capabilities to transform our business includes
investing in employee growth opportunities such as professionalism,
technical and other training.
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Employee health and safety |
We are committed to industry-leading employee health, safety, and
wellness programs across our workforce. We develop a culture of
health and safety by:
•investing
in safety training and audits;
•promoting
wellness practices which mitigate risk; and
•offering
benefits that keep employees safe in the workplace and
beyond.
Our local health and safety committees coach employees on UPS’s
safety processes and are able to share best practices across work
groups. Our safety methods and procedures are increasingly focused
on the variables associated with residential delivery environments,
which have become more common with the growth in e-commerce. We
monitor our performance in this area through various measurable
targets including lost time injury frequency and the number of
recorded auto accidents.
We bargain in good faith with the unions that represent our
employees. We frequently engage union leaders at the national level
and at local chapters throughout the United States. We participate
in works councils and associations outside the U.S., which allows
us to respond to emerging regional issues abroad. This work helps
our operations to build and maintain productive relationships with
our employees. We have approximately 330,000 employees employed
under a national master agreement and various supplemental
agreements with local unions affiliated
with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These agreements
run through July 31, 2023. We have approximately 3,400 pilots who
are employed under a collective bargaining agreement with the IPA
that becomes amendable September 1, 2023. In 2022, the IPA ratified
a two-year contract extension. Terms of the agreement become
effective September 1, 2023 and continue in effect through
September 1, 2025. The economic provisions in the agreement include
pay increases and enhanced pension benefits on substantially
similar terms.
Majority Voting and Director Resignation Policy
Our Bylaws provide for majority voting in uncontested director
elections. The number of votes cast for a nominee must exceed the
number of votes cast against that person. Any incumbent director
who does not receive a majority of the votes cast must offer to
resign from the board.
In such an event, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
will recommend to the board whether to accept or reject the
director’s offer to resign after considering all relevant factors.
The board will act on the recommendation within 90 days following
certification of the election results after considering all
relevant information.
Any director who offers to resign must recuse himself or herself
from the board vote, unless the number of independent directors who
were successful incumbents is fewer than three. The board will
promptly disclose its decision regarding any director’s offer to
resign, including its reasoning. If the board determines to accept
a director’s offer to resign, the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee will recommend whether and when to fill such
vacancy or whether to reduce the size of the board.
Board Meetings and Attendance
The board held five meetings during 2022. Also, during 2022, the
Audit Committee met nine times, the Compensation and Human Capital
Committee met five times, the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee met four times and the Risk Committee met four times.
Prior to board meetings, the Board Chair and the board’s committee
chairs work with management to determine and prepare agendas for
the meetings. Board meetings generally occur over two days. Board
committees generally meet on the first day, followed by the board
meeting. The second
day typically consists of reports from each committee chair to the
full board, additional presentations by internal business leaders
or others with expertise in various subject matters, and an
executive session consisting of only independent board members. The
executive sessions are chaired by our independent Board
Chair.
All directors except one attended 100% of the total number of board
and any committee meetings of which he or she was a member in 2022.
That individual attended over 93% of the total number
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their board and any committee meetings. Our directors are expected
to attend each annual meeting, and all thirteen directors attended
the 2022 Annual
Meeting. The independent directors met in executive session at all
board meetings held in 2022.
Code of Business Conduct
We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with the
highest ethical principles. Our Code of Business Conduct is
applicable to anyone who represents UPS, including our directors,
executive
officers and all other employees and agents of UPS. A copy of
our Code of Business Conduct is available on our investor
relations website at www.investors.ups.com.
Conflicts of Interest and Related Person Transactions
Our Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing our Code of
Business Conduct, which includes policies regarding conflicts of
interest. The Code requires employees and directors to avoid
conflicts of interest, defined as situations where the person’s
private interests conflict, or may appear to conflict, with the
interests of UPS.
We maintain a written related person transactions policy that
applies to any transaction or series of transactions in which: (1)
the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a participant; (2) any
“related person” (executive officer, director, greater than 5%
beneficial owner of the Company’s common stock, or an immediate
family member of any of the foregoing) has or will have a material
direct or indirect interest; and (3) the aggregate amount involved
since the beginning of the Company’s last completed fiscal year
will exceed or may reasonably be expected to exceed
$100,000.
The policy provides that related person transactions that may arise
during the year are subject to the Audit Committee’s reasonable
prior approval. If advance approval of a related person transaction
is not possible, then the transaction will be considered and, if
deemed appropriate, ratified no later than the Audit Committee’s
next regularly scheduled meeting. In determining whether to approve
or ratify a transaction, the Audit Committee will consider, among
other factors it deems appropriate, whether the transaction is on
terms no less favorable than terms generally available to an
unaffiliated third-party under the same or similar circumstance,
the extent of the related person’s interest in the transaction,
whether
the transaction would impair independence of a non-employee
director and whether there is a business reason for UPS to enter
into the transaction. A copy of the policy is available on our
investor relations website at www.investors.ups.com. The Company
did not engage in any related person transactions since January 1,
2022 that require disclosure in this Proxy Statement or under the
Company’s policy.
At least annually, each director and executive officer completes a
questionnaire in which they are required to disclose any business
relationships that may give rise to a conflict of interest,
including transactions where UPS is involved and where an executive
officer, a director or a related person has a direct or indirect
material interest. We also review the Company’s financial systems
and any related person transactions to identify potential conflicts
of interest. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
reviews a summary of this information and makes recommendations to
the Board of Directors regarding each board member’s
independence.
We have immaterial ordinary course of business transactions and
relationships with companies with which our directors are
associated. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
reviewed the transactions and relationships that occurred since
January 1, 2022 and believes they were entered into on terms that
are both reasonable and competitive and did not affect director
independence. Additional transactions and relationships of this
nature may be expected to take place in the ordinary course of
business in the future.
Transactions in Company Stock
We prohibit our executive officers and directors from hedging or
pledging their ownership in UPS stock. Specifically, they are
prohibited from purchasing or selling derivative securities
relating to UPS stock and from purchasing financial instruments
that are
designed to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of UPS
securities. Furthermore, our employees, officers and directors are
prohibited from engaging in short sales of UPS stock.
Corporate Governance Guidelines and Committee Charters
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters for each of
the board’s committees are available on our investor relations
website at www.investors.ups.com. Each committee reviews its
charter annually. In addition, the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee reviews our Corporate Governance Guidelines
annually and
recommends any changes to the board for approval. When amending our
committee charters or Corporate Governance Guidelines, we consider
current governance trends and best practices, changes in regulatory
requirements, advice from outside sources and input from
stakeholders.
Communicating with the Board of Directors
Stakeholders may communicate directly with the board, with the
non-management directors as a group, or with any specific director,
by writing to the UPS Corporate Secretary, 55 Glenlake Parkway,
N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30328. Please specify to whom your letter
should be directed. After review by the
Corporate Secretary, appropriate communications will be forwarded
to the addressee. Advertisements, solicitations for business,
requests for employment, requests for contributions, matters that
may be better addressed by management or other inappropriate
materials will not be forwarded.
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Proposal 1 — Director Elections
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What am I voting on?
Election of each of the 12 named director nominees to hold office
until the 2024 Annual Meeting and until their respective successors
are elected and qualified.
Board’s Recommendation:
Vote
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the election of each nominee.
Vote Required:
A director will be elected if the number of votes cast for that
director exceeds the number of votes cast against that
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The board has nominated the individuals named below for election as
directors at the Annual Meeting. Ann Livermore, who has served as a
director since 1997, is not up for re-election at the Annual
Meeting. We thank Ann for her service and for her significant
contributions to UPS. As of the Annual Meeting, the size of the
board will be reduced from 13 to 12 directors.
All nominees were elected by shareowners at our last Annual
Meeting. If elected, all nominees are expected to serve until the
next Annual Meeting and until their respective successors are
elected and qualified. If any nominee is unable to serve as a
director, the board may reduce the number of directors that serve
on the board or choose a substitute nominee. Any nominee who is
currently a director, and for whom more votes are cast against than
are cast for, must offer to resign from the board.
Diversity with respect to gender, age, ethnicity, skills,
experience, perspectives, and other factors is a key consideration
when identifying and recommending director nominees. Diversity in
our boardroom supports UPS’s continued success. While we do not
have a formal policy on board diversity, our Corporate Governance
Guidelines emphasize diversity, and the
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee actively considers
diversity in recruitment and nominations of director candidates.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee assesses board
diversity through periodic board composition
evaluations.
As a group, our director nominees effectively oversee and
constructively challenge management’s performance in the execution
of our strategy. Our directors’ broad professional skills and
experiences contribute to a wide range of perspectives in the
boardroom. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
regularly assesses the skills and experience necessary for our
board to function effectively and considers where additional
expertise may be needed.
Biographical information about the director nominees appears below,
including information about the experience, qualifications,
attributes, and skills considered by our Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee and board in determining that the nominee
should serve as a director, and director demographics. For
additional information about how we identify and evaluate nominees
for director, see page 10.
Director Nominee Skills, Experience and Diversity
Highlights
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Independent 61
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Female 33%
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Carol Tomé
UPS Chief Executive Officer
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Career
Carol was appointed UPS’s Chief Executive Officer effective June
2020. As CEO, Carol has primary responsibility for managing the
Company’s day-to-day operations, and for developing and
communicating our strategy. She was Chief Financial Officer of The
Home Depot, Inc., one of the world’s largest retailers, from 2001;
and Executive Vice President Corporate Services from 2007 until her
retirement in 2019. At The Home Depot, she provided leadership in
the areas of real estate, financial services and strategic business
development. Her corporate finance duties included financial
reporting and operations, financial planning and analysis, internal
audit, investor relations, treasury and tax. She previously served
as Senior Vice President Finance and Accounting and Treasurer from
2000 until 2001; and from 1995 until 2000 she served as Vice
President and Treasurer at The Home Depot.
Carol serves on the Board of Directors of Verizon Communications,
Inc. and served on the Board of Directors of Cisco Systems, Inc.
until 2020.
Reasons for election
Carol has a thorough understanding of our strategies and operations
as a result of serving as Chief Executive Officer, and from her
extensive experience gained from serving on the board and as Chair
of the Audit Committee prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer.
She has an in-depth knowledge of logistics and has broad experience
in corporate finance and risk and compliance gained throughout her
career at The Home Depot. She brings the experience of having
served as Chief Financial Officer of a complex, multi-national
business with a large, labor intensive workforce. Carol also has
experience with strategic business development, including
e-commerce strategy.
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66
Director since 2003
Board Committee
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(Chair)
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Rodney Adkins
Former Senior Vice President, International Business Machines
Corporation
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Rod is President of 3RAM Group LLC, a private company specializing
in capital investments, business consulting and property management
services. Prior to that role, Rod served as IBM’s Senior Vice
President of Corporate Strategy until retiring in 2014. Rod was
previously IBM’s Senior Vice President, Systems and Technology
Group, a position he held since 2009, and senior vice president of
STG development and manufacturing, a position he held since 2007.
In his over 30-year career with IBM, a multinational technology
company, Rod held a number of other development and management
roles, including general management positions for the PC Company,
UNIX Systems and Pervasive Computing.
Rod currently serves as non-executive Chairman of Avnet, Inc., in
addition to serving on the Boards of Directors of PayPal Holdings,
Inc. and W.W. Grainger, Inc. He also served on the Board of
Directors of PPL Corporation until 2019.
Reasons for election
As a senior executive of a public technology company, Rod gained a
broad range of experience, including experience in emerging
technologies and services, global business operations, and supply
chain management. He is a recognized leader in technology and
technology strategy. In addition, Rod has experience serving as a
director of other publicly traded companies.
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Director since 2013
Board Committees
–Risk
(Chair)
–Compensation
and Human Capital
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Eva Boratto
Chief Financial Officer, Opentrons Labworks, Inc.
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Eva is the Chief Financial Officer at Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a
private biotechnology company leveraging its integrated lab
platform to accelerate the pace of innovation in life sciences. She
has served in this role since February 2022.
Eva served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
for CVS Health Corporation, a diversified health services company,
from 2018 until her retirement in 2021. In this role, Eva was
responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial strategy and
operations, including accounting and financial reporting, investor
relations, mergers and acquisitions, treasury and capital planning,
investments, risk management, tax, budgeting and planning, and
procurement.
Prior to this role, from 2017 to 2018, Eva was Executive Vice
President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for CVS Health.
She served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of
CVS Health from 2013 to 2017. Eva joined CVS in 2010 and served as
Senior Vice President for pharmacy benefit management finance until
2013.
Reasons for election
Eva has extensive corporate finance experience gained throughout
her career at CVS Health and during her time at Opentrons Labworks.
She also brings the experience of having served as Chief Financial
Officer of a complex healthcare business with a large workforce and
extensive retail presence, and at a smaller, growth oriented
business, including deep knowledge of financial reporting and
accounting standards. Eva also provides experience with strategic
risk management and significant expertise in healthcare
matters.
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Director since 2020
Board Committee
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Former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President, Dana Incorporated
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Mike was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Dana Incorporated, a global manufacturer of technology driveline,
sealing and thermal-management products, from 2004 until his
retirement in 2008. He joined Dana Incorporated in 2004 after 34
years with General Motors Company. During his tenure at General
Motors, Mike held various positions of increasing responsibility,
including serving as President of General Motors Europe AG from
1998 to 2004.
Reasons for election
Mike has years of senior leadership experience gained while
managing large, complex businesses and leading an international
organization that operated in a highly competitive industry. He
also has experience in design, engineering, manufacturing, and
sales and distribution. Mike also brings deep knowledge of
technology and the supply of components and services to major
vehicle manufacturers.
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Director since 2005
Board Committee
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Wayne Hewett
Senior Advisor to Permira
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Since 2018, Wayne has served as a senior advisor to Permira, a
global private equity firm, and since 2020, as Non-Executive
Chairman of Cambrex Corporation, a leading contract developer and
manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients and a private
portfolio company of Permira Funds. In addition, since 2021, he has
served as a director of Lytx, a telematics solutions provider and a
portfolio company of Permira Funds. From 2018 to 2021, Wayne also
served as Non-Executive Chairman of DiversiTech Corporation, a
manufacturer and supplier of HVAC equipment.
Wayne served as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the
Board of Directors of Klöckner Pentaplast Group, a leading supplier
of plastic films for pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and
other specialty applications, from 2015 to 2017. He also served as
President and as a member of the Board of Directors of Platform
Specialty Products Corporation during 2015, and as President, Chief
Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of
Arysta LifeScience Corporation from 2010 to 2015. Arysta was
acquired in 2015 by Platform Specialty Products
Corporation.
Prior to joining Arysta, he served as a senior consultant to
GenNx360, a private equity firm focused on sponsoring buyouts of
middle market companies. He also spent over two decades at General
Electric Company, serving in a variety of executive
roles.
Wayne currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Home
Depot, Inc. and Wells Fargo, Inc.
Reasons for election
Wayne has extensive experience in general management, finance,
supply chain, operational and international matters gained through
serving in various executive roles. He has significant experience
executing company-wide initiatives across large organizations,
developing proprietary products, optimizing supply chains, and
using emerging technologies to provide new products and services.
He brings insights on business operations and risk management
through his senior management roles. In addition, Wayne has
valuable experience serving as a director of other publicly traded
companies.
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Director since 2020
Board Committee
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Angela Hwang
Chief Commercial Officer and President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals
Business, Pfizer, Inc.
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Angela has been a member of Pfizer, Inc.’s Executive Team since
2018 and currently is Chief Commercial Officer and President of the
Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Business, a position she has held since
2019. In this role, Angela leads Pfizer’s entire commercial
business which includes six different businesses reaching patients
in more than 125 countries. Angela has been with Pfizer since 1997,
working across all geographies and therapeutic areas.
Prior to her current role, during 2018 she served as Group
President, Pfizer Essential Health; and from 2016 to 2018 she was
Global President Pfizer Inflammation and Immunology. Angela has
served in various roles with increasing responsibility, including
senior roles in Pfizer Vaccines, Primary Care, and Emerging
Markets.
Angela sits on the boards of the European Federation of
Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, the Pfizer Foundation,
a charitable organization that addresses global health challenges,
and the US China Business Council.
Reasons for election
Angela has significant expertise in the healthcare sector and in
managing large complex businesses, including supply chain
management and logistics. She also has experience in emerging
markets gained through her work across many geographies. Angela is
also a strong advocate for women’s leadership and sustainable
global health equity.
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Director since 2020
Board Committee
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Kate Johnson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Lumen Technologies,
Inc.
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Kate is the President, CEO and a member of the board of directors
of Lumen Technologies, Inc., a multinational technology company
that integrates network assets, cloud connectivity, security
solutions and voice and collaboration tools into one platform for
businesses. She has served in these roles since November 2022.
Previously, Kate served as President of Microsoft U.S., a division
of Microsoft Corporation, from 2017 until 2021. She had
responsibility for Microsoft’s U.S. activities, including growing
the company’s solutions, services, and support revenues. Prior to
Microsoft, she held various senior positions with GE, including
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer GE Digital,
from 2016 to 2017; Chief Executive Officer GE Intelligent Platforms
Software, from 2015 to 2016; and Vice President and Chief
Commercial Officer, from 2013 to 2015.
Reasons for election
Kate has significant public company leadership experience,
including CEO experience and experience leading businesses within
large companies undergoing transformation, large systems companies,
and technology companies. She brings a strong commercial
orientation, strategic experience and technical
acumen.
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Director since 2020
Board Committees
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William Johnson
Former Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer, H.J. Heinz
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Bill currently serves as UPS’s Board Chair, and previously served
as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of H.J. Heinz
Company, a global packaged foods manufacturer, from 2000 until his
retirement in 2013. He became President and Chief Operating Officer
of H.J. Heinz in 1996, and assumed the position of President and
Chief Executive Officer in 1998.
Bill serves on the Board of Directors of Sovos Brands, Inc. He
previously served on the Board of Directors of PepsiCo, Inc. until
2020.
Reasons for election
Bill has significant senior management experience gained through
over 13 years of service as the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of H.J. Heinz, a corporation with significant international
operations and a large, labor intensive workforce. He also has deep
experience in operations, marketing, brand development and
logistics. He served as our lead independent director from 2016 to
2020, and he has served as our independent Board Chair since 2020,
during which time he has gained significant knowledge and expertise
about our board functions, operations, business and
strategy.
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Director since 2009
–Board
Chair since 2020
–Lead
Director 2016 – 2020
Board Committees
–Nominating
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Franck Moison
Former Vice Chairman, Colgate-Palmolive Company
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Career
Franck was Vice Chairman for the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a
global consumer products company, a position he held from 2016
until his retirement in 2018. He led Colgate-Palmolive’s operations
in Asia, South Pacific and Latin America, and he also led Global
Business Development. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer of
Emerging Markets from 2010 until 2016, and he was given additional
responsibility for Business Development in 2013. Beginning in 1978,
Franck served in various management positions with
Colgate-Palmolive, including President, Global Marketing, Global
Supply Chain & R&D from 2007 to 2010; and President,
Western Europe, Central Europe and South Pacific from 2005 to
2007.
He serves on the Boards of Directors of Hanes Brands, Inc. and
SES-imagotag in France. He is the Chairman of the International
Advisory Board of the EDHEC Business School (Paris, London,
Singapore) and is a member of the International Board of the
McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
Reasons for election
Franck has extensive experience as a senior executive at a large
organization engaged in international business. He is a leader in
consumer product innovation, strategic marketing, acquisitions, and
emerging market business development. He is a highly accomplished
marketing and operating executive in the global consumer products
industry. In addition, Franck has experience serving as a director
of other publicly traded companies.
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69
Director since 2017
Board Committees
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
–Risk
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Christiana Smith Shi
Former President of
Direct-to-Consumer, Nike, Inc.
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Christiana is the founder and principal at Lovejoy Advisors, LLC,
an advisory services firm that assists clients with digitally
transforming consumer and retail businesses. She was the President,
Direct-to-Consumer, for Nike, Inc., a global apparel company, from
2013 until 2016. From 2012 through 2013, she was Nike’s Vice
President and General Manager, Global Digital Commerce. She joined
Nike in 2010 as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global
Direct-to-Consumer. Prior to joining Nike, Christiana spent 24
years at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company,
the last 10 as a senior partner. She began her career at Merrill
Lynch & Company in 1981 and served in various trading,
institutional sales and investment banking roles.
Christiana also serves on the Boards of Directors of Mondelēz
International, Inc. and Columbia Sportswear Company. She served on
the Board of Directors of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. until
2019.
Reasons for election
Christiana has substantial experience in digital commerce, global
retail operations and helping companies with transformative change.
She also has strong supply chain and cost management expertise in
the global consumer industry. She gained experience advising senior
executives at consumer companies across North America, Europe,
Latin America and Asia on leadership and strategy. Christiana also
has extensive public company board experience.
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63
Director since 2018
Board Committees
–Compensation
and Human Capital
–Risk
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Russell Stokes
President and Chief Executive Officer Commercial Engines and
Services, GE Aerospace
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Career
Russell is President and Chief Executive Officer, Commercial
Engines and Services, GE Aerospace, a world-leading provider of jet
engines, components and integrated systems for commercial and
military aircraft, and a provider of services to support these
offerings. He has served in these roles since July 2022 and is
responsible for an industry-leading portfolio of engines and
services.
Russell previously served as President and CEO of GE Aviation
Services from 2020 until 2022, where he was responsible for
commercial growth, operating performance and customer experience
across its global Overhaul and Repair footprint. Prior to this
role, Russell was president and CEO of GE Power Portfolio from 2019
to 2020, GE Power from 2017 to 2019, GE Energy Connections from
2015 to 2017, and GE Transportation from 2013 to 2015. He has held
other senior roles at GE Transportation and GE Aviation. Russell
joined GE in 1997 as part of GE’s Financial Management
Program.
Reasons for election
During his more than 25-year career at GE, Russell has gained deep
finance and operating experience through navigating multiple
industries, business segments, and market cycles. He has extensive
experience in transforming businesses by moving complex business
issues into focused, targeted actions for improvement. He has
experience in developing solutions and technology required to
successfully implement business strategies.
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51
Director since 2020
Board Committees
–Compensation
and Human Capital
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
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Kevin Warsh
Former Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford
University
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Career
Kevin serves as the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in
Economics at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, a public
policy think tank, and as a Dean’s Visiting Scholar and lecturer at
Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. He also serves as advisor
at Duquesne Family Office LLC and is a member of the Group of
Thirty (G30) and the Panel of Economic Advisers of the
Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
from 2006 until 2011. From 2002 until 2006, Kevin served at the
White House as President George W. Bush’s special assistant for
economic policy and as executive secretary of the National Economic
Council. Kevin was previously employed by Morgan Stanley & Co.,
eventually serving as vice president and executive director of the
Mergers and Acquisitions department.
He also serves on the Board of Directors of Coupang,
Inc.
Reasons for election
Kevin has extensive experience in understanding and analyzing the
economic environment, the financial marketplace and monetary
policy. He has a deep understanding of the global economic and
business environment. Kevin also brings the experience of working
in the private sector for a leading investment bank gained during
his tenure at Morgan Stanley & Co.
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Age:
52
Director since 2012
Board Committees
–Compensation
and Human Capital
–Nominating
and Corporate Governance
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Director Independence
Having a significant majority of non-management independent
directors encourages robust debate and challenged opinions in the
boardroom. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines include director
independence standards consistent with the New York Stock Exchange
(“NYSE”) listing standards. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines are
available on the governance section of our investor relations
website at www.investors.ups.com.
The board has evaluated each director’s independence and considered
whether there were any relevant relationships between UPS and each
director, or any member of his or her immediate family. The board
also examined whether there were any relationships between UPS and
organizations where a director is or was a partner, principal
shareowner or executive officer. Specifically, the board evaluated
certain ordinary course business transactions and relationships
between UPS and the organizations that currently or in the prior
year employed Eva Boratto, Mike Burns, Wayne Hewett, Angela Hwang,
Kate Johnson, Russell Stokes and Kevin Warsh, or their
immediate family members, as an executive officer. The board also
evaluated the ordinary course business transactions and
relationships between UPS
and any organizations where Rod Adkins, Wayne Hewett, Christiana
Smith Shi and Kevin Warsh, or their immediate family members, were
a partner or principal shareowner. In each case, no such
transactions exceeded the thresholds in UPS’s Corporate Governance
Guidelines. The board determined that none of these transactions or
relationships were material to the Company, the individuals or the
organizations with which they were associated.
The board has determined that each director nominee (other than our
CEO, Carol Tomé), is independent. With respect to Ann Livermore,
who currently serves as a director but has not been nominated for
re-election, the board has determined that she was independent. All
members of the Audit Committee, Compensation and Human Capital
Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Risk
Committee are independent, and all members of the Audit Committee
and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee meet the
additional independence criteria applicable to directors serving on
these committees under New York Stock Exchange listing
standards.
Committees of the Board of Directors
The board has four committees composed entirely of independent
directors as defined by the NYSE and by our director independence
standards. Information about each of these committees is provided
below. The board also has an Executive Committee that may exercise
all powers of the Board of Directors in the
management of our business and affairs, except for those powers
expressly reserved to the board under Delaware law or otherwise
limited by the board. Carol Tomé is the Chair, and Ann Livermore
and Bill Johnson also serve on the Executive
Committee.
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Compensation and Human
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Nominating and Corporate
Governance
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Risk Committee |
Eva Boratto, Chair
Michael Burns
Wayne Hewett
Angela Hwang |
Ann Livermore, Chair
Rodney Adkins
Christiana Smith Shi
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh |
William Johnson, Chair
Kate Johnson
Franck Moison
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh |
Rodney Adkins, Chair
Kate Johnson
Ann Livermore
Franck Moison
Christiana Smith Shi |
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Primary Responsibilities |
Primary Responsibilities
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Primary Responsibilities
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Primary Responsibilities
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•Assisting
the board in discharging its responsibilities relating to our
accounting, reporting and financial practices
•Overseeing
our accounting and financial reporting processes
•Overseeing
the integrity of our financial statements, our systems of
disclosure controls and internal controls
•Overseeing
the performance of our internal audit function
•Engaging
and overseeing the performance of our independent
accountants
•Overseeing
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as our
Code of Business Conduct
•Discussing
with management policies with respect to financial risk
assessment
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•Assisting
the board in discharging its responsibilities with respect to
compensation of our senior executive officers
•Reviewing
and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to the
compensation of our CEO
•Evaluating
the CEO’s performance
•Overseeing
the evaluation of risk associated with our compensation strategy
and programs
•Overseeing
any outside consultants retained to advise the
Committee
•Recommending
to the board the compensation for non-management
directors
•Overseeing
performance and talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion,
work culture and employee development and retention
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•Addressing
succession planning
•Assisting
the board in identifying and screening qualified director
candidates, including shareowner submitted candidates
•Recommending
candidates for election or reelection, or to fill vacancies, on the
board
•Aiding
in attracting qualified candidates to serve on the
board
•Recommending
corporate governance principles, including the structure,
composition and functioning of the board and all board committees,
the delegation of authority to subcommittees, board oversight of
management actions and reporting duties of management
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•Overseeing
management’s identification and evaluation of enterprise
risks
•Overseeing
and reviewing with management the Company’s risk governance
framework
•Overseeing
risk identification, tolerance, assessment and management practices
for strategic enterprise risks, including cybersecurity risks and
cyber incident response
•Reviewing
approaches to risk assessment and mitigation strategies in
coordination with the board and other board committees
•Communicating
with the Audit Committee to enable the Audit Committee to perform
its statutory, regulatory, and other responsibilities with respect
to oversight of risk assessment and risk management
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(1)All
members of the Audit Committee have been designated by the Board of
Directors as audit committee financial experts. Each member of the
Audit Committee meets the independence requirements of the NYSE and
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations
applicable to audit committee members, and each is financially
literate.
(2)Each
member of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee meets the
NYSE’s independence requirements applicable to compensation
committee members. In addition, each member is a non-employee
director as defined in Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. None of the members is or was during 2022 an employee or
former employee of UPS, and none had any direct or indirect
material interest in or relationship with UPS outside of his or her
position as a non-employee director. The Compensation and Human
Capital Committee may delegate its responsibilities to
subcommittees of one or more directors as it may deem appropriate.
For information regarding the role of our executive officers and
the committee’s independent compensation consultant in determining
or recommending the amount or form of executive and director
compensation (as applicable), please see the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis section and the Director Compensation
section below in this Proxy Statement.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation:
None of our executive officers serves or served during 2022 as a
member of a board of directors or compensation committee of any
entity that has one or more executive officers who serve on our
Board of Directors or Compensation and Human Capital
Committee.
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Director Compensation
The Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board of
Directors evaluates director compensation with the assistance of
its independent compensation consultant, Frederic W.
Cook & Co., Inc. (“FW Cook”).
For service in 2022, our non-employee directors received a cash
retainer of $111,250 and a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award
valued at $175,000. Equity compensation links director pay to the
value of Company stock and aligns the interests of directors with
long-term shareowners. Directors are also reimbursed for board
related expenses.
Our independent Board Chair received an additional cash retainer of
$160,000 and an additional RSU award valued at $70,000 to reflect
the additional responsibilities and time commitment associated with
the position. The chairs of the Compensation and Human Capital,
Nominating and Corporate Governance and Risk Committees received an
additional cash retainer of $20,000, and the Chair of the Audit
Committee received an additional cash retainer of $25,000. Our CEO
does not receive any compensation for board service.
Cash retainers are paid on a quarterly basis. Non-employee
directors may defer retainer fees by participating in the UPS
Deferred Compensation Plan, but the Company does not make any
contributions to this plan. There are no preferential or
above-market earnings in the UPS Deferred Compensation
Plan.
RSUs are fully vested on the date of grant and are required to be
held by the director until he or she separates from the board, at
which time the RSUs convert to shares of class A common stock.
Dividends earned on shares underlying their RSUs are deemed
reinvested in additional units at each dividend payable date and
are subject to the same terms as the original grant. This holding
period increases the strength of the alignment of directors’
interests with those of our long-term shareowners.
Prior to August 2022, director compensation had not increased since
2019. Following a review of Company peer group and broader industry
practices, in August 2022, the Board increased non-employee
director annual cash retainers to $115,000 and increased the annual
RSU award value to $180,000. The changes were made to improve the
competitiveness of non-employee director compensation.
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2022 Director Compensation and Outstanding Stock Awards |
The following tables set forth the cash compensation paid to
individuals who served as directors in 2022 (other than our CEO)
and the aggregate value of stock awards granted to those persons in
2022, as well as outstanding director equity awards held as of
December 31, 2022.
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2022 Director Compensation
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Outstanding Director Stock Awards
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Name |
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
($)
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Stock
Awards
($)(1)
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All Other Compensation ($)(2)
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Total
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Name |
Restricted
Stock Units
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Phantom
Stock Units
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Rodney Adkins(3)
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131,250 |
174,936 |
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306,186 |
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Rodney Adkins |
18,069 |
— |
Eva Boratto(3)
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136,250 |
174,936 |
9,550 |
320,736 |
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Eva Boratto |
2,728 |
— |
Michael Burns |
111,250 |
174,936 |
— |
286,186 |
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Michael Burns |
29,954 |
— |
Wayne Hewett |
111,250 |
174,936 |
— |
286,186 |
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Wayne Hewett |
2,728 |
— |
Angela Hwang |
111,250 |
174,936 |
5,350 |
291,536 |
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Angela Hwang |
3,078 |
— |
Kate Johnson |
111,250 |
174,936 |
5,350 |
291,536 |
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Kate Johnson |
2,414 |
— |
William Johnson(3)(4)
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291,250 |
244,874 |
4,622 |
540,746 |
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William Johnson
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32,104 |
— |
Ann Livermore(3)
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131,250 |
174,936 |
5,350 |
311,536 |
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Ann Livermore |
29,954 |
2,827 |
Franck Moison |
111,250 |
174,936 |
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286,186 |
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Franck Moison |
9,938 |
— |
Christiana Smith Shi |
111,250 |
174,936 |
— |
286,186 |
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Christiana Smith Shi |
8,018 |
— |
Russell Stokes |
111,250 |
174,936 |
— |
286,186 |
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Russell Stokes |
2,414 |
— |
Kevin Warsh |
111,250 |
174,936 |
— |
286,186 |
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Kevin Warsh |
20,167 |
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Carol Tomé(5)
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26,052 |
1,336 |
(1)The
values of stock awards in this column represent the grant date fair
value of RSUs granted in 2022, computed in accordance with
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards
Codification (“FASB ASC”) Topic 718. RSUs are fully vested on the
date of grant and are settled in shares of class A common stock
upon the director’s separation from service from UPS.
(2)From
time to time, when it is in the best interests of the Company,
directors may be allowed or encouraged to bring a spouse to Company
sponsored events. In such event, the incremental cost to the
Company for spousal attendance is treated as compensation to the
director. Amounts in this column represent such cost.
(3)Includes
cash compensation for committee chair service.
(4)Includes
compensation and stock awards for independent board chair
service.
(5)Only
includes outstanding stock awards that were granted while serving
as an independent director.
Compensation and Human Capital Committee Report
The Compensation and Human Capital Committee (as used in this
Executive Compensation section, the “Committee”) is responsible for
setting the principles that guide compensation decision-making,
establishing the performance goals under our executive compensation
plans and programs, and approving compensation for the executive
officers. The Committee is also responsible for overseeing
performance and talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion,
work culture and employee development and retention.
We are focused on maintaining an executive compensation program
that supports the long-term interests of the Company’s shareowners.
We align the interests of our executive officers with those of all
shareowners by linking a significant portion of compensation to
Company performance and shareowner returns. The Company’s programs
are also designed to attract, retain, and motivate executives who
make substantial contributions to the Company’s performance by
allowing them to share in the Company’s success.
Our significant efforts in the past year included developing and
implementing an appropriate executive compensation structure and
performance
goals in the midst of the lingering effects of a global pandemic,
and analyzing and updating the pay mix for our executive officers
through structural changes to the annual incentive program,
beginning in 2023. The Committee’s compensation framework, with the
support of our independent compensation consultant, enabled us to
successfully navigate these challenges consistent with our
compensation principles. Also during 2022, the Committee continued
to execute on its human capital oversight responsibilities,
including supporting succession planning efforts at the Executive
Leadership Team level, and overseeing progress towards the
Company’s diversity in management goals.
We have reviewed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and
discussed it with management. Based on our review and discussions,
we recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis be included in the 2023 Proxy Statement and
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
The following Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes the
Committee’s principles, strategy and programs regarding 2022
executive compensation.
The Compensation & Human Capital Committee
Ann Livermore, Chair
Rodney Adkins
Christiana Smith Shi
Russell Stokes
Kevin Warsh
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis
UPS’s executive compensation principles, strategy and programs for
2022, and certain aspects of the 2023 programs, are described
below. This section explains how and why the Committee made its
2022 compensation decisions for our executive officers, including
details regarding the following Named Executive Officers
(“NEOs”):
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Title |
Carol Tomé |
Chief Executive Officer |
Brian Newman |
Chief Financial Officer |
Nando Cesarone |
President U.S. and UPS Airline |
Kate Gutmann |
President International, Healthcare and Supply Chain
Solutions |
Bala Subramanian (joined UPS in July 2022) |
Chief Digital and Technology Officer |
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Executive Compensation Strategy |
UPS’s executive compensation programs are designed to drive
organizational performance by tying a significant portion of pay to
Company performance; attract, retain and motivate by competitively
and fairly compensating our executive officers; encourage long-term
stock ownership and careers with UPS; and align the interests of
our executives to long-term value creation.
We believe it is appropriate to have a clear link between variable
pay and operational and financial performance.
We seek to develop performance metrics aligned with the Company’s
strategy and business model. Long-term incentive awards vest over
timeframes aligned with the delivery of long-term shareholder
value.
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Key Elements of UPS Executive Compensation |
Total target direct compensation (generally, base salary and annual
and long-term incentives, but excluding any special awards) for our
NEOs in 2022 consisted of the following key elements.
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Target Direct Compensation |
A substantial majority of NEO total target direct compensation is
“at risk” and subject to the achievement of annual or long-term
performance goals and/or continued employment with UPS. The charts
below highlight the elements of our CEO and an average of other
NEOs’ target direct compensation for 2022.

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generally participate in the same plans as other
employees.
üIncludes
medical, dental and disability plans.
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further details on page 45.
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üLimited
in nature; we believe benefits to the Company outweigh the
costs.
üIncludes
financial planning and executive health services that facilitate
the NEOs’ ability to carry out responsibilities, maximize working
time and minimize distractions.
üConsidered
necessary or appropriate to attract and retain executive
talent.
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further details on page 45.
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and most non-union U.S. employees participate in the same qualified
plans with the same formulas.
üIncludes
non-qualified and qualified pension, retirement savings and
deferred compensation plans.
üSee
further details on page 45.
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Roles and Responsibilities |
The Committee is responsible for setting the principles that guide
compensation decision-making, establishing performance goals under
our executive compensation plans and programs, and approving
compensation for the executive officers. The Committee may engage
the services of outside advisors and other consultants. In 2022,
the
Committee retained FW Cook to act as its independent compensation
advisor. FW Cook reported directly to the Committee and provided no
additional services to UPS. The following table summarizes the key
roles and responsibilities in the executive compensation
decision-making process.
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The Committee
•develops
principles underpinning executive compensation
•sets
performance goals upon which incentive payouts are
based
•evaluates
the CEO’s performance
•reviews
the CEO’s performance assessment of other executive
officers
•reviews
and approves incentive and other compensation of the executive
officers
•reviews
and approves the design of other benefit plans for executive
officers
•oversees
the risk evaluation associated with our compensation strategy and
programs
•considers
whether to engage any compensation consultant, and evaluates their
independence
•reviews
and discusses the Compensation Discussion and Analysis with
management
•recommends
to the board the inclusion of the Compensation Discussion and
Analysis in the Proxy Statement
•approves
the inclusion of the Committee’s report on executive compensation
in the Proxy Statement
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•review
the Committee’s assessment of the CEO’s performance
•complete
a separate evaluation of the CEO’s performance
•approve
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for inclusion in the Proxy
Statement
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Independent Compensation Consultant
•serves
as a resource for market data on pay practices and
trends
•provides
independent advice to the Committee
•provides
competitive analysis and advice related to outside director
compensation
•reviews
the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
•conducts
an annual risk assessment of the Company’s compensation
programs
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Executive Officers
•the
CEO makes compensation recommendations to the Committee for the
other executive officers
•the
CEO and CFO recommend performance goals under incentive
compensation plans and provide an assessment as to whether
performance goals were achieved
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Compensation Consultant Independence |
In November 2022, the Committee reviewed FW Cook’s independence and
evaluated any potential conflicts of interest.
The Committee evaluated all relevant factors, including: (1) other
services provided to UPS by FW Cook (if any); (2) fees paid by
UPS as a percentage of FW Cook’s total revenue; (3) policies or
procedures maintained by FW Cook that are designed to prevent a
conflict of interest; (4) any business or personal relationships
between the individual consultants involved in the engagement and a
member of the
Committee; (5) any Company stock owned by the individual
consultants involved in the engagement; and (6) any business or
personal relationships between UPS executive officers and FW Cook
or the individual consultants involved in the
engagement.
After evaluating these factors, the Committee concluded that FW
Cook was independent, and that the engagement of FW Cook did not
raise any conflict of interest.
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Peer Group and Market Data Utilization |
In determining compensation targets and payouts, the Committee
evaluates, among other things, pay practices and compensation
levels at a peer group of companies. In addition to peer group
analyses, the Committee considers other market data, including
general compensation survey data from comparably sized companies.
Compensation is not targeted to a particular percentile within that
peer group or otherwise.
With assistance from its independent compensation consultant, the
Committee evaluates the peer group annually to determine if the
companies included in the group are the most appropriate
comparators for measuring the success of our executives in
delivering
shareowner value. The Committee seeks to select a compensation peer
group that is aligned with the Company’s business strategy and
focus. Quantitative considerations consist of historical revenue,
operating income and free cash flow, as well as total shareholder
return. Other more general considerations include market
capitalization, percentage of foreign sales, capital intensity,
operating margins and size of employee population.
Following a comprehensive reevaluation and revisions to the peer
group in 2021, no further changes were made to the compensation
peer group in 2022. The compensation peer group consists of the
following:
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AT&T, Inc. |
FedEx Corporation |
McDonald’s Corp. |
The Boeing Company |
The Home Depot, Inc. |
PepsiCo, Inc. |
Caterpillar Inc. |
Intel Corporation |
The Procter & Gamble Company |
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
Johnson & Johnson |
Target Corp. |
Comcast Corporation |
Lockheed Martin Corporation |
Walmart, Inc. |
Deere & Company |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. |
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Reviews |
The Committee also generally considers the compensation
differentials between executive officers and other UPS positions,
and the additional responsibilities of the CEO compared to other
executive officers. Internal comparisons help ensure that executive
officer compensation is reasonable when compared to that of direct
reports.
The CEO assesses the performance of all other executive officers
each year and provides feedback to the Committee. In addition, the
Committee evaluates
the CEO’s performance on an annual basis. The Committee Chair
discusses the results of this evaluation with the full board (other
than the CEO) in an executive session. As part of this evaluation,
the board considers the CEO’s strategic vision and leadership,
execution of UPS’s business strategy, and achievement of business
goals. Other factors include the CEO’s ability to make long-term
decisions that create a competitive advantage, and overall
effectiveness as a leader.
Base salaries provide our NEOs with a fixed level of cash
compensation and are designed to provide an appropriate level of
financial certainty. The Committee considers several factors in
determining NEOs’ annual base salaries, including Company and
individual performance, scope of responsibility,
leadership,
market data and internal compensation comparisons. Taking all of
those factors into account, in March 2022, the Committee approved a
9.9%
base salary increase for our CEO and increases of between 3.3% and
12.5% for the other NEOs (other than Bala Subramanian, who joined
the Company in July 2022).
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Management Incentive Program - Annual Awards Overview |
The UPS Management Incentive Program (“MIP”) motivates management
and aligns pay with annual Company performance. This is
accomplished by linking payouts to the achievement of
pre-established metrics, individual performance and stock
ownership.
Annual MIP performance incentive award opportunities are provided
as a percentage of base salary. Incentive award payouts are
determined by the Committee, taking into
consideration:
•actual
performance compared to MIP targets (described below);
•the
MIP payout as a percent of target to non-executive officer MIP
participants;
•individual
performance; and
•the
overall business environment and economic trends.
In addition, we encourage employees to maintain a substantial
ownership interest in UPS stock. Like prior years, 2022 MIP
participants were eligible for an ownership incentive award of up
to the equivalent of one month’s salary by maintaining significant
ownership of UPS equity securities.
The amount of the award is equal to the value of the participant’s
equity ownership as of December 31, 2022, multiplied by an
ownership incentive award percentage set out below, up to a maximum
award of one month’s salary. The MIP ownership incentive award, to
the extent earned, is paid in the same proportion of cash and
equity as the MIP performance incentive award.
Ownership levels are determined by totaling the number of UPS
shares in the participant’s family group accounts and the
participant’s eligible unvested restricted units and deferred
compensation shares. The number of UPS shares determined for
purposes of an NEO’s ownership level is multiplied by the closing
price of a class B share on the NYSE on the last trading day of the
year.
MIP awards are considered fully at risk based on Company
performance and subject to a $5 million maximum for each NEO.
Following the Committee’s approval, the earned portion of the award
is paid two-thirds in restricted performance units (“RPUs”) and
one-third in cash. The number of RPUs granted is determined by
dividing the dollar value of the portion of the MIP award paid in
RPUs by the closing price of our class B common stock on the NYSE
on the grant date.
When dividends are paid on UPS common stock, an equivalent value is
credited to the participant’s bookkeeping account in additional
RPUs. RPUs granted under the 2022 MIP vested on December 31, 2022
and are transferable beginning on the first anniversary of the
grant date. RPUs are settled in shares of class A common
stock.
Initial MIP awards earned by newly hired employees are paid
entirely in vested class A shares, with no cash
component.
2022 MIP Performance Incentive Awards
In February 2022, the Committee adopted financial performance
metrics for the NEOs’ MIP performance incentive awards as
follows:
•Adjusted
Consolidated Revenue Growth (weighted 20%),
which is measured as year-over-year growth in consolidated revenue.
Revenue growth is calculated on a constant currency basis and is
important to generating profits and maintaining our long-term
competitive positioning and viability.
•Adjusted
Consolidated Operating Profit Growth (weighted
40%),
which is measured as year-over-year growth in operating profit on a
constant currency basis. For purposes of measuring this growth,
operating profit was determined by reference to our publicly
reported adjusted operating profit for each of 2021 and 2022. This
growth is directly impacted by our effectiveness in achieving our
targets in other key performance elements, including volume and
revenue growth and operating leverage.
•Adjusted
Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) (weighted
40%),
which is calculated as the trailing twelve months of adjusted
operating income divided by the average of current assets, current
liabilities, goodwill, intangible assets, net property, plant and
equipment, other assets, and operating lease right-of-use assets.
We consider ROIC to be a useful measure for evaluating the
effectiveness and efficiency of our long-term capital investments.
ROIC is calculated by reference to our publicly reported adjusted
operating profit.
After monitoring and considering the economic impact and
uncertainty caused by continued impacts from the coronavirus
pandemic, including the challenges around longer-term forecasting,
as well as the perceived effectiveness of a similar approach in
2021, the Committee determined it remained appropriate to bifurcate
the performance period for the 2022 MIP award into two six-month
performance periods, with each performance period accounting for
50% of the overall award.
2022 MIP Award
The Committee approved financial performance goals after discussing
with management and its independent compensation consultant
expected financial performance, risks related to the continued
impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and the other matters described
above. The goals for the first performance period were set in
February 2022 and the goals for the second performance period were
set in August 2022, in each case without a threshold or maximum
goal level. The goals approved by the Committee, and the
performance results, were as follows:
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First
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2022
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First
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2022
Actual
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Second
Half
2022
Goal
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2022
Actual
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Adjusted Consolidated Revenue Growth |
5.1% |
6.3% |
4.1% |
0.9% |
Adjusted Consolidated Operating Profit Growth |
7.3% |
10.5% |
4.6% |
1.7% |
Adjusted ROIC |
31.4% |
31.8% |
30.5% |
29.8% |
(1)Non-GAAP
financial measures. See footnote on page 42.
The Committee maintains discretion to adjust awards earned under
the MIP up (but not above the maximum amount for each NEO) or down
based on its qualitative assessment of each NEO’s individual
performance. With respect to the CEO’s MIP award, the Committee
considers the results of the board’s annual evaluation of the CEO,
which includes ratings on:
•leadership
qualities;
•strategic
planning and execution;
•managing
for financial results;
•retaining
and developing a diverse executive management team;
•providing
equal opportunity employment, and understanding and addressing
issues facing employees;
•ensuring
the Company contributes to the well-being of the communities in
which it operates;
•promoting
compliance and ethical behavior; and
•board
relations.
For NEOs other than the CEO, the Committee takes into consideration
the recommendations of the CEO. Individual accomplishments during
2022 that were considered by the Committee are described
below.
Carol Tomé
Throughout 2022, Carol led the team to be “better and bolder” by
responding rapidly and decisively to changing macro conditions. She
skillfully focused on what mattered most and could be controlled.
Carol’s commitment to customers remained paramount, as UPS led the
industry in U.S. service levels, enhanced the customer experience
across the globe, and increased opportunities for small and
medium-sized businesses to thrive using initiatives like the UPS
Digital Access Program. Carol oversaw the strategic acquisition of
Bomi Group, expanding UPS healthcare capabilities in Europe and
Latin America. She activated a refreshed, simplified leadership
model which encourages all UPSers, regardless of their positions,
to use their Head to Strategize, Heart to Inspire, and Hands to
Deliver.
Carol’s relentless quest to position UPS as a digital leader was
demonstrated by several bold actions in 2022. Carol oversaw the
acquisition of Delivery Solutions, a SaaS technology company. She
ignited an enterprise-wide data strategy program and increased the
digital fluency of the entire senior leadership team through
completion of a customized, university-led course. To supercharge
the Company’s digital transformation, Carol hired an experienced
technology executive into the newly created role of Chief Data and
Technology Officer. Through Carol’s leadership, UPS exceeded $100
billion in revenue, a Company record, with operating margin and
return on invested capital results that exceeded targeted
goals.
Brian Newman
In 2022, Brian safeguarded UPS’s financial health during
challenging economic times. He continued to lead the finance
transformation journey which is delivering process and internal
control improvements while reaping cost savings. Brian launched a
new capital life cycle process and is overseeing several impactful
financial systems upgrades. He returned value to shareowners
through the execution of $3.5 billion in share repurchases and the
payment of over $5 billion in dividends. Brian supported the
Delivery Solutions and Bomi Group acquisitions. Under his
leadership, adjusted operating margin and adjusted ROIC targets
were achieved ahead of the original schedule, and UPS surpassed
$100 billion in revenue.
Nando Cesarone
Nando’s role expanded in 2022 to include the sales, automotive, and
the building and systems engineering teams. Under his leadership,
UPS was recognized for the fifth straight year for providing the
best service during the holiday season. Nando posted excellent
financial results, leading his team to create positive operating
leverage by adapting operating plans and
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optimizing the network for profit as part of the Total Service
Plan. He continued to drive initiatives that enhance the employee
experience, including the Operator Experience and Health and Safety
redesign, while increasing investments in training.
Kate Gutmann
In 2022, Kate moved into a new role leading International Small
Package Operations, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions. She
focused the team on selling One UPS, and led using a global,
holistic approach that optimized strengths in key markets to offset
challenges in others. Despite weakening global economic conditions
and unanticipated external pressures, Kate delivered strong results
by controlling cost and unlocking growth wherever possible. Under
her leadership, service levels, productivity and safety improved,
and customer satisfaction increased. Kate oversaw two successful
deals that expand the UPS
footprint: a partnership with Movin in India and the acquisition of
Bomi Group, a global leader in healthcare logistics.
Bala Subramanian
Since joining UPS in July 2022, Bala quickly assessed the UPS
technological landscape, immersed himself in the business, and
created a three-year strategy and roadmap. Without hesitation, he
accelerated the digital strategy and made investments in
infrastructure and staffing models to shift the technology team
from supporting the business to being the business. Bala revamped
the IT outsourcing philosophy to reduce third-party investments,
hired experienced external talent, formed strategic partnerships
and kickstarted a development center build in India.
2022 MIP Payout
The Committee approved the following MIP award payouts for each
NEO.
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Incentive
Target (%
Base Salary) |
Incentive
Target Value
($) |
Actual Incentive Value
($) |
Ownership
Award
Percentage (%
of ownership) |
Maximum
Ownership
Award Value
($) |
Actual
Ownership
Award Value
($) |
Total 2022
MIP Award
Payout ($)
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Carol Tomé |
200 |
3,000,000 |
3,000,000 |
1.25 |
125,000 |
107,795 |
3,107,795 |
Brian Newman |
130 |
1,027,900 |
1,027,900 |
1.50 |
65,891 |
65,190 |
1,093,090 |
Nando Cesarone |
130 |
1,027,000 |
1,027,000 |
1.50 |
65,833 |
65,833 |
1,092,833 |
Kate Gutmann |
130 |
1,027,000 |
1,027,000 |
1.50 |
65,833 |
65,833 |
1,092,833 |
Bala Subramanian(1)
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130 |
942,500 |
471,250 |
1.50 |
60,417 |
44,133 |
515,383 |
(1) Bala Subramanian’s Actual Incentive Value was prorated based on
his July start date.
Pay Mix Redesign
Employee engagement and satisfaction are key components of the
Company’s
People Led
strategic pillar and are critical to attracting and retaining
employees. As part of a recent employee engagement survey,
employees indicated a desire for updates to the Company’s pay
structure. As a result, the Committee worked with FW Cook to
examine base and incentive pay trends among the compensation peer
group and more broadly.
Based on that evaluation, in November 2022, the Committee approved
changes to the overall pay mix for MIP participants, including the
NEOs. These changes result in better alignment of annual incentive
pay with market practices, improve the competitiveness of base
salaries and simplify compensation design. The key changes are
effective
beginning with the 2023 MIP award to be made in 2024, and include
the following (which we expect to discuss in greater detail in next
year’s proxy statement):
•MIP
awards will be paid in cash, unless a participant elects to receive
the award in shares;
•Ownership
Incentive portions of awards will be discontinued, with a generally
equivalent value incorporated into base salary; and
•MIP
award targets as a percentage of base salary will be reduced for
all participants (other than the CEO) to account for increases in
base salaries for participants.
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Our two long-term incentive programs, the Long-Term Incentive
Performance (“LTIP”) program and the Stock Option program, provide
participants with equity-based incentives that reward performance
over a multi-year period and serve as a retention
mechanism. Overlapping LTIP performance cycles incentivize
sustained financial performance. The Stock Option program rewards
stock price appreciation, which is directly linked to shareowner
returns. A summary of these two programs follows:
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Performance Measures and/or Value
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Payment Form and Program Type |
Program Objectives |
LTIP |
Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Relative Total Shareowner Return as a modifier
Value increases or decreases with stock price
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If earned, RPUs are settled in stock
If earned, RPUs generally vest at the end of the three-year
performance period
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Supports long-term operating plan and business
strategy
Significant link to shareowner interests
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Stock Option |
Value recognized only if stock price appreciates |
Stock options generally vest 20% per year over five years and have
a ten-year term |
Significant link to shareowner interests
Enhance stock ownership and shareowner alignment
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Total Long-Term Equity Incentive Award Target Values
Long-term equity incentive award target values are determined based
on internal pay comparison considerations and market data regarding
total compensation for comparable positions at similarly
situated companies. Differences in the target award values are
based on levels of responsibility among the NEOs. In connection
with the Committee’s March 2022 evaluation of CEO target total
direct compensation as described above, the Committee determined it
was appropriate to increase the CEO’s LTIP target opportunity from
760% to 835%. The LTIP target opportunity and Stock Option award
value granted to eligible NEOs in 2022, expressed as a percentage
of base salary, is shown below (Based on his July 2022 start date,
Bala Subramanian’s final 2022 LTIP award payout will be prorated
and he did not receive a 2022 Stock Option award).
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LTIP Target
RPU Value
(% Base Salary)
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Option
Value
(% Base
Salary)
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Total
Value
(% Base
Salary)
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Carol Tomé |
835 |
90 |
925 |
Brian Newman |
550 |
50 |
600 |
Nando Cesarone |
450 |
50 |
500 |
Kate Gutmann |
450 |
50 |
500 |
Bala Subramanian |
450 |
50 |
500 |
LTIP Program Overview
The LTIP program strengthens the performance-based component of
executive compensation, promotes longer-term focus, enhances
retention of key talent, and aligns the interests of shareowners
with the incentive compensation opportunity for executives.
Approximately 500 members of our senior management team, including
the NEOs, participate in this program. The program combines
internal and external relative business performance measures with
the goal of motivating and rewarding management for operational and
financial success, while helping to align with shareowner interests
and returns.
Participants receive a target award of RPUs at the beginning of the
three-year performance period. The number of RPUs that NEOs can
earn is shown in the “Grants of Plan-Based Awards” table. The
actual number of RPUs that NEOs earn is determined following the
completion of the performance period and is based on achievement of
the performance measures described below.
Dividends payable on shares underlying participants’ RPUs are
allocated in the form of dividend equivalent units (“DEUs”). DEUs
are subject to the same conditions as the underlying award. Awards
that vest are settled in shares of class A common
stock.
Special vesting rules apply to terminations subject to the UPS Key
Employee Severance Plan or terminations by reason of death,
disability or retirement during the performance period. These
special vesting rules are discussed under “Potential Payments Upon
Termination or Change in Control.”
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The performance measures selected by the Committee for the 2022
LTIP awards were adjusted earnings per share growth and adjusted
free cash flow. Each measure will be evaluated independently and
applied equally in determining final payouts. The payout percentage
for the award will be subject to modification based on the
Company’s total shareowner return (“RTSR”) as a percentile rank
relative to the total return on the stocks of the companies listed
on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (the
“Index”). The maximum LTIP award that can be earned is 220% of
target. A description of each performance measure and the operation
of the RTSR modifier follows.
Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth1
Adjusted earnings per share growth measures our success in
increasing profitability as compared with targets adopted at the
beginning of the performance period. Adjusted earnings per share is
determined by dividing the Company’s adjusted net income available
to common shareowners by the diluted weighted average shares
outstanding during the performance period. For this purpose,
adjusted net income is determined by reference to our publicly
reported adjusted net income. The adjusted earnings per share
growth target is the projected average annual adjusted earnings per
share growth during each of the years within the applicable
performance period. The actual adjusted earnings per share growth
for each year of the applicable performance period will
be
compared to the target and assigned a payout percentage; the
average of the three payout percentages will be used to calculate
the final payout percentage under this metric. Following the
completion of the applicable performance period, the Committee will
certify (i) the actual adjusted earnings per share growth for the
performance period; (ii) the actual adjusted earnings per share
growth for the performance period as compared to the target; and
(iii) the final payout percentage for this metric.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow1
Adjusted free cash flow measures our ability to generate cash after
accounting for capital expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is
determined by reducing the Company’s cash flow from operations by
capital expenditures and proceeds from disposals of fixed assets,
and adjusting for net changes in finance receivables, other
investing activities and discretionary pension contributions. The
adjusted free cash flow target is the projected aggregate adjusted
free cash flow generated during the applicable performance period.
Following the completion of the applicable performance period,
the Committee will certify (i) the actual adjusted free cash flow
for the performance period; (ii) the actual adjusted free cash flow
for the performance period as compared to the target; and (iii) the
final payout percentage for this metric.
(1)Non-GAAP
financial measures. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are
appropriate for the determination of our incentive compensation
award results because they exclude items that may not be indicative
of, or are unrelated to, our underlying operations and provide a
useful baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying business.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to,
and not as an alternative for, our reported results prepared in
accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial information does not
represent a comprehensive basis of accounting. Therefore, our
non-GAAP financial information may not be comparable to similarly
titled measures reported by other companies.
Relative Total Shareowner Return
RTSR is the total return on an investment in UPS stock (stock price
appreciation plus dividends). Total return is compared with the
total return on the stock of the companies in the Index at the
beginning of the performance period. Following the completion of
the performance period, the Committee will certify
the Company’s RTSR and the payout modifier for that
performance period, if any, as follows:
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Between 25th
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percentile
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Below 25th
percentile
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2020 LTIP Award Payout
The 2020 LTIP award payout was determined following the completion
of the Company’s 2022 fiscal year. The performance metrics for the
2020 LTIP award were adjusted earnings per share and adjusted free
cash flow, each evaluated independently and equally weighted. The
final payout was subject to modification based on
RTSR.
For the 2020 LTIP award, which was granted in the first quarter of
2020, the Committee considered the economic impact and uncertainty
resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, including the challenges
around longer-term forecasting. After discussions with management
and the Committee’s independent compensation consultant, the
Committee bifurcated the performance period for the 2020 LTIP award
into two separate performance periods.
In February 2020, the Committee approved performance goals for a
one-year period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the
“2020 performance period”), and in March 2021 the Committee
approved performance goals for a two-year period from January 1,
2021 through December 31, 2022 (the “2021-2022 performance
period”), with the 2020 performance period accounting for 20% of
the overall award and the 2021-2022 performance period accounting
for 80% of the overall award. Performance targets and actual
results for the completed performance period for the 2020 LTIP
award are set out below. RPUs awarded under the 2020 LTIP are
considered earned and vested and are settled in shares of class A
common stock.
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Adjusted Free Cash Flow(2)
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RTSR
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Threshold
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2020
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$1.56
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$4.72
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$6.28
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$8.16
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$2,653
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$3,790
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$4,927
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11.6%
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Performance Period
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Adjusted EPS Payout
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Adjusted FCF Payout
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Performance Payout (Avg)
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RTSR Modifier
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Result
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Weighting
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Payout
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2020
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200%
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220%
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2021-2022
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177%
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(1)For
2021-2022, growth in adjusted earnings per share is measured
annually, with payout maximized if growth of at least 11.6% is
achieved in that year. The final result is an average of the
outcomes within the performance period. This method may result in a
higher or lower payout than a compound growth calculation,
depending upon performance in each of the individual
years.
(2)For
2021-2022, adjusted free cash flow is measured on a cumulative
basis.
Stock Option Program and 2022 Stock Option Awards
Stock option awards create a direct link between Company
performance and shareowner value, as well as provide retention
value. Stock option awards generally vest 20% per year over five
years and expire ten years from the date of grant. Beyond vesting
periods, we do not impose additional holding period requirements.
Stock option awards generally require continued employment during
the vesting period. Unvested stock options vest
automatically
upon termination of employment due to death, disability or
retirement. Stock option awards are also subject to the UPS Key
Employee Severance Plan as discussed under “Potential Payments Upon
Termination or Change in Control”. Grants do not include DEUs or
reload features. The number of stock options granted to the NEOs in
2022 is shown in the “Grants of Plan-Based Awards”
table.
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Employment Transition Awards, Retention Arrangements and
Recognition Awards |
Generally, we do not pay discretionary bonuses in cash or stock, or
make other discretionary payments, to our executives. In recent
periods, however, to attract and retain senior executive talent,
the Committee approved certain limited payments to external
executives hired to the Company’s Executive Leadership Team. A
portion of the payments to the external hires was made to
compensate the executives for compensation forfeited at their prior
employers and transition them into our incentive programs. In
addition, in connection with the hiring of Carol Tomé as CEO in
2020, the Committee provided certain incentives to various
executive officers in order to help ensure the retention of their
services through a transition period.
Bala Subramanian joined the Company in July 2022 as Chief Digital
and Technology Officer. The Committee, working with FW Cook and
considering benchmarking and internal pay equity factors, approved
his compensation package described below. Under the terms of his
employment offer letter, Bala was entitled to: (i) a RSU grant
valued at $3,000,000, vesting 50% in July 2023 and 50% in July
2024; (ii) cash transition payments of $250,000 in each of August
2022, January 2023, July 2023 and January 2024; (iii) a RPU grant
valued at $1,000,000, vesting in December 2023, with the actual
payout determined based on the Company’s performance under its 2021
LTIP program; and (iv) a prorated 2022 LTIP award. Payments are
subject to his continued employment through the applicable vesting
or payment dates, or termination without cause.
Further, in 2021 the Committee granted Kate Gutmann a special award
valued at $350,000 in recognition of her extraordinary
contributions and performance during 2020. This award consisted
of
$175,000 in RSUs which vest as follows: 25 percent on March 25,
2022; 25 percent on March 25, 2023; and 50 percent on March 25,
2024; and a stock option award with a grant date fair value of
$175,000 which vests 20% per year over five years beginning on
March 25, 2022, provided generally that she remains an employee
through the applicable vesting dates.
In connection with our 2020 CEO transition, we entered into
retention arrangements with each of Nando Cesarone and Kate
Gutmann. The Committee initially intended that these agreements
contain both performance and time vesting components, and that the
performance components be different than the metrics under our MIP
and LTIP programs. Due to the uncertainty created by the
coronavirus pandemic and the importance of the retention agreements
to the Company, the Committee ultimately determined that the awards
would only be time based. Nando and Kate each received RSUs valued
at $3.0 million which generally vest as follows: 25% on May 13,
2021, 25% on May 13, 2022 and 50% on May 13, 2023, provided they
remain employed through the applicable vesting date. These
agreements contain customary non-competition, non-solicitation and
non-disclosure covenants in favor of the Company.
Under the terms of his 2019 employment offer letter, Brian Newman
was entitled to: (i) a grant of RSUs with a value of $5,500,000,
which vested in March 2020; (ii) a performance-based cash award
with a target value of $3,000,000, payable in equal installments in
March 2021 and March 2022, with the actual payout equal to the
Company’s LTIP payout percentage based on the Company’s performance
under the LTIP for periods ending December 31, 2020 and December
31, 2021, respectively; and (iii) a cash transition payment of
$600,000 paid in March 2020.
The benefits and perquisites provided to our NEOs are not a
material part of executive compensation and are largely limited to
those offered to our employees generally, or that we otherwise
believe are necessary or appropriate to attract and retain
executive talent.
We believe certain perquisites help facilitate our NEOs’ ability to
carry out their responsibilities, maximize working time and
minimize distractions. Additional information on these benefits can
be found in the following program descriptions.
UPS 401(k) Savings Plan
The UPS 401(k) Savings Plan is open to all U.S.-based employees who
are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement and who are
not eligible to
participate in another savings plan sponsored by UPS or one of its
subsidiaries. We generally match 50% of up to 5% of eligible pay
contributed to the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible employees
hired on or before December 31, 2007, 100% of up to 3.5% of
eligible pay contributed to the plan for eligible employees hired
on or after January 1, 2008, and 50% of up to 6% of eligible
pay contributed to the plan for employees hired on or after July 1,
2016. The match is paid in shares of class A common stock. For
newly eligible plan participants on or after July 1, 2016, we also
generally provide a Retirement Contribution based on years of
service and expressed as a percentage of eligible compensation (5%
for 0-4 years, 6% for 5-9 years, 7% for 10-14 years and 8% for 15
or more years).
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Certain executive officers are eligible to participate in our
qualified retirement program, the UPS Retirement Plan. Benefits
payable under the plan are subject to the maximum compensation
limits and the annual benefit limits for a tax-qualified defined
benefit plan as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
Amounts exceeding these limits are paid pursuant to the UPS Excess
Coordinating Benefit Plan, which is a non-qualified restoration
plan designed to replace the benefits limited under the
tax-qualified plan. Without the Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan,
the executive officers would receive a lower benefit as a percent
of final average earnings than the benefit received by other
participants in the UPS Retirement Plan. In accordance with the
terms of the Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan, following a
participant’s retirement, the Company pays an amount equal to the
Social Security
and Medicare taxes due on the present value of the benefits
provided under the plan.
Financial Planning Services
Our executive officers are eligible for a financial services
benefit. The Company reimburses fees from financial and tax service
providers up to $15,000 per year, including the cost of personal
excess liability insurance coverage.
Executive Health Services
Our executive officers are eligible for certain executive health
services benefits, including comprehensive physical examinations.
UPS’s business continuity is best facilitated by avoiding any
prolonged or unexpected absences by members of its senior
management team.
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
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Other Executive Officers |
= 5x annual salary |
Directors |
= 5x annual retainer |
Our stock ownership guidelines apply to executive officers and
members of the board. Shares of class A common stock (excluding any
pledged shares), deferred units and vested and unvested RSUs and
RPUs awarded under our equity incentive plans are considered owned
for purposes of calculating ownership. Executive officers and
directors are expected to reach target ownership within five years
of the date that the executive officer or director became subject
to the guideline.
As of December 31, 2022, all of the NEOs who have been subject to
the guidelines for at least five years exceeded their target stock
ownership. In addition, all non-employee directors who have been
subject to the guidelines for at least five years exceeded their
target stock ownership. RSUs are required to be held by
non-employee directors until separation from the
board.
Hedging and Pledging Policies
We prohibit our executive officers and directors from hedging their
ownership in UPS stock. Specifically, they are prohibited from
purchasing or selling derivative securities relating to UPS stock
and from purchasing financial instruments that are designed to
hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of UPS securities.
Additionally, we prohibit our directors and executive officers from
entering into pledges of
UPS securities, including using UPS securities as collateral for a
loan and holding UPS securities in
margin accounts. Furthermore, our employees, officers and directors
are prohibited from engaging in short sales of UPS
stock.
Clawback Policies
Our incentive compensation plans contain clawback provisions
applicable to all outstanding awards. If the Committee determines
that financial results used to determine the amount of any award
are materially restated, and that an executive officer engaged in
fraud or intentional misconduct, the Committee is entitled to seek
repayment or recovery of the award from that executive officer. In
connection with the SEC’s recent rulemaking related to clawback
policies, we expect to review and consider changes to our clawback
provisions.
Employment and Severance Arrangements; Change in Control
Payments
UPS has created a culture where long tenure for executives is the
norm. Consequently, we do not enter into agreements providing for
the continuation of employment, or separate change in control
agreements with any of our executive officers, including our NEOs,
or other U.S.-based non-union employees.
However, in recent periods, to attract and retain senior executive
talent and in furtherance of the board’s succession planning
efforts, we have entered into various employment offer letters,
transition agreements, retention arrangements and non-compete
agreements in favor of UPS. These arrangements may provide for
compensation to an executive, but do not guarantee an employment
term; employment is on an at-will basis. Some of the agreements
were designed to compensate the
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individuals for compensation forfeited at their prior employers, to
transition them into our incentive programs or to provide
consideration for their agreement not to compete with UPS following
their potential separation. In addition, retention arrangements are
intended to incentivize those individuals to maintain their
employment with UPS.
Employment Offer Letters
In connection with his appointment as Chief Digital and Technology
Officer, on May 24, 2022, the Company entered into an employment
offer letter with Bala Subramanian providing for: (i) an annual
base salary of $725,000 (subject to future increase); (ii) a MIP
award target for 2022 of 130% of base salary; (iii) an LTIP program
award target of 450% of base salary (his final 2022 LTIP award
payout will be prorated based on his July 2022 start date); (iv) a
stock option grant target of 50% of base salary (commencing in
2023); (v) an initial grant of RSUs valued at $3,000,000, which
generally vests 50% in July 2023 and 50% in July 2024; (vi) cash
transition payments of $250,000 in each of August 2022, January
2023, July 2023 and January 2024; and (vii) an initial RPU grant
valued at $1,000,000, generally vesting in December 2023, with the
final number of RPUs subject to performance under the 2021 LTIP
award. Payments are subject to his continued employment through the
applicable vesting or payment dates, or termination without cause.
Certain of these amounts are subject to repayment on a prorated
basis if he is terminated for cause within 36 months following his
July 2022 start date.
In connection with her appointment as Chief Executive Officer, on
March 11, 2020, the Company entered into an employment offer letter
with Carol Tomé which set out the terms of her initial compensation
as previously disclosed. In connection with his appointment as
Chief Financial Officer, on August 7, 2019, the Company entered
into an employment offer letter with Brian Newman which set out the
terms of his initial compensation as previously
disclosed.
Protective Covenant Agreements
Bala Subramanian, Carol Tomé and Brian Newman have entered into
protective covenant agreements with the Company, which protect
UPS’s confidential information and include non-competition and
non-solicitation covenants in favor of UPS. In the event that
either Carol or Brian is terminated without cause, the Company is
obligated to make separation payments equal to two years’ salary if
it elects to enforce the post-termination non-compete
covenants.
Under the terms of retention arrangements with Nando Cesarone and
Kate Gutmann, each entered into customary non-competition,
non-solicitation and
non-disclosure agreements in favor of the Company. If either of
them is terminated without cause or resigns for “good reason”,
their RSU awards will continue to vest on the schedule
above.
Key Employee Severance Plan
In May 2022, the Committee approved the UPS Key Employee Severance
Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides for severance compensation and
benefits upon certain terminations of employment of key employees,
including the NEOs. The severance protections under the Plan
replace cash severance benefits (if any) to which a participating
employee would have otherwise been entitled under their protective
covenant agreements.
The Plan in general provides that if the Company terminates a
participant’s employment other than due to “Cause,” “Disability
Termination,” or death (a “Qualifying Termination”), the Company
will pay: (i) an amount in cash equal to a pro-rata portion of the
individual’s annual performance incentive award under the MIP that
would have been earned for the year of termination, based on actual
performance for the full performance period, with the pro-rata
portion calculated based on the number of months during which the
individual was employed by the Company during the applicable year;
(ii) an amount in cash equal to one times (or, for the CEO, two
times) the sum of the participant’s annual base salary plus the
participant’s target MIP performance award in effect as of the
termination date; (iii) if the participant timely and properly
elects continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”), payment of the portion of
their monthly COBRA premium for the participant and the
participant’s dependents that exceeds the premiums paid by the
participant for such coverage immediately prior to termination for
up to 18 months following termination, or, in certain
circumstances, an equivalent benefit (subject to certain tax-based
limitations); and (iv) career counseling services up to $20,000
(or, for the CEO, up to $30,000).
In addition, with respect to RPUs granted under the MIP or LTIP, in
each case granted on or after the effective date of the Plan, a
participant who experiences a Qualifying Termination will generally
be entitled to the same treatment that would apply in the event of
“retirement” under the terms of such awards. With respect to stock
options granted to a participant on or after the effective date of
the Plan, such stock options (to the extent vested as of the date
of the Qualifying Termination) will remain exercisable until the
earlier of the first anniversary of the termination date and the
original expiration date of the stock options.
Change in Control
All outstanding equity awards that are continued or assumed by a
successor entity in connection with a change in control require a
“double trigger” for
vesting to accelerate; that is, they also require a qualifying
termination of employment prior to any acceleration of
vesting.
Equity Grant Practices
Grants of awards to executive officers under our equity incentive
programs are approved by the Committee. Stock options have an
exercise price
equal to the NYSE closing market price on the date of
grant.
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Consideration of Previous “Say on Pay” Voting Results |
Our shareowners vote annually, on an advisory basis, to approve the
compensation of our NEOs as set out in the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis section and in the compensation tables and
accompanying narrative disclosure in the Proxy Statement. See
“Proposal 2 – Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer
Compensation.” In the most recent advisory vote to approve NEO
compensation, taken at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareowners,
nearly 92% of votes cast approved our NEO
compensation.
The Committee carefully considered the results of this vote as well
as many other factors in determining the structure and operation of
our executive compensation programs. In addition, we regularly
engage with our stakeholders, including on executive compensation
matters. We use the results of these engagements to inform board
discussions on our executive compensation policies and
programs.
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2022 Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth the compensation of our
NEOs.
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Principal Position
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Year |
Salary
($)(1)
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Bonus
($)
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Stock
Awards
($)(2)
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Option
Awards
($)(3)
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Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(4)
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Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)(5)
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All Other
Compensation
($)(6)
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Total
($)
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Carol Tomé
Chief Executive Officer
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2022 |
1,466,250 |
— |
15,046,968 |
1,228,547 |
1,035,932 |
— |
187,504 |
18,965,201 |
2021 |
1,336,251 |
— |
23,670,426 |
1,125,023 |
1,397,139 |
— |
92,054 |
27,620,893 |
2020 |
729,169 |
— |
1,833,812 |
1,125,010 |
— |
— |
84,919 |
3,772,910 |
Brian Newman
Chief Financial Officer
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2022 |
784,377 |
— |
5,563,543 |
382,755 |
364,363 |
— |
94,203 |
7,189,241 |
2021 |
760,764 |
— |
10,934,230 |
373,401 |
3,128,793 |
— |
56,690 |
15,253,878 |
2020 |
741,321 |
600,000 |
991,596 |
362,505 |
2,555,238 |
— |
96,784 |
5,347,444 |
Nando Cesarone President U.S. and UPS Airline
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2022 |
768,042 |
— |
4,348,893 |
351,117 |
364,278 |
— |
107,812 |
5,940,142 |
2021 |
683,361 |
— |
7,218,244 |
313,487 |
475,914 |
— |
98,089 |
8,789,095 |
2020 |
606,495 |
— |
3,699,097 |
163,548 |
357,008 |
— |
60,728 |
4,886,876 |
Kate Gutmann
President International, Healthcare and Supply Chain
Solutions
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2022 |
781,197 |
— |
4,674,444 |
377,426 |
364,278 |
— |
20,676 |
6,218,021 |
2021 |
745,803 |
— |
6,659,398 |
390,681 |
511,579 |
48,547 |
19,690 |
8,375,698 |
2020 |
688,896 |
— |
3,664,545 |
179,714 |
409,344 |
354,807 |
19,322 |
5,316,628 |
Bala Subramanian Chief Digital and Technology Officer |
2022 |
330,853 |
250,000(7)
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6,928,392 |
— |
— |
— |
932 |
7,510,177 |
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(1)Represents
the salary earned during the portion of the year that the executive
was employed.
(2)Represents
the aggregate grant date fair value for stock awards computed in
accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. These awards include LTIP RPUs,
MIP RPUs, and the awards described above under “Employment
Transition Awards, Retention Arrangements and Recognition Awards.”
Information about the assumptions used to value these awards can be
found in Note
13
“Stock-Based Compensation” in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The amounts reported for these awards may not represent the amounts
that the individuals will actually receive. The amounts received,
if any, ultimately will depend on Company performance and the
change in our stock price over time. An overview of the features of
these awards can be found in the “Compensation Discussion and
Analysis.”
In accordance with SEC rules, we also are required to disclose the
grant date fair value for awards with performance conditions
assuming maximum performance. The grant date fair value for the
2022 LTIP RPU awards, assuming maximum performance, is as follows:
Tomé — $26,955,496; Newman — $9,956,640; Cesarone — $7,473,062;
Gutmann — $8,032,806; and Subramanian - $6,334,038. The grant date
fair value for the performance-based component of Bala
Subramanian’s equity award made in connection with his employment
offer letter, assuming maximum performance, is
$2,308,131.
(3)Represents
the aggregate grant date fair value for option awards granted in
the applicable year, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
718. The assumptions used to value these awards can be found in
Note 13 “Stock-Based Compensation” in our 2022 Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The amounts reported for these awards may not
represent the amounts that the individuals will actually receive.
The amounts received, if any, ultimately will depend on the change
in our stock price over time. An overview of the features of these
awards can be found in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”
section.
(4)Represents
the cash portion of the MIP performance incentive award and the MIP
ownership incentive award. Also, for Brian Newman, represents the
cash portion of the performance-based cash award granted under his
employment offer letter.
(5)Represents
an estimate of the annual increase in the actuarial present value
of the NEO’s accrued benefit under our retirement plans for the
applicable year, assuming retirement at age 60 (or current age, if
later). The actuarial present value of Kate Gutmann’s accrued
benefit under our retirement plans decreased by $536,476 between
the measurement date used for 2021 and the measurement date used
for 2022. See “Executive Compensation — 2022 Pension Benefits” for
additional information, including assumptions used in this
calculation. The change in pension value can be impacted by a
number of factors, including additional credited service, changes
in amounts of compensation covered by the benefit formula, plan
amendments and assumption changes.
(6)All
other compensation consisted of the following:
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Name |
401(k) Plan
Retirement
Contributions(a)
($)
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Restoration
Savings Plan
Contributions(b)
($)
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401(k)
Plan
Match
($)
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Life
Insurance
Premiums
($)
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Financial
Planning
Services
($)
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Healthcare
Benefits
($)
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Other
(c)
($)
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Total
($)
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Carol Tomé |
14,500 |
120,713 |
9,150 |
21,584 |
15,000 |
5,549 |
1,008 |
187,504 |
Brian Newman |
14,500 |
48,633 |
9,150 |
2,027 |
14,344 |
5,549 |
— |
94,203 |
Nando Cesarone |
23,200 |
53,277 |
9,150 |
1,982 |
14,654 |
5,549 |
— |
107,812 |
Kate Gutmann |
— |
— |
7,625 |
2,018 |
5,484 |
5,549 |
— |
20,676 |
Bala Subramanian |
— |
— |
— |
932 |
— |
— |
— |
932 |
(a)For
plan participants hired after July 1, 2016, we generally provide a
retirement contribution based on years of service.
(b)For
plan participants hired after July 1, 2016, benefits payable under
the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan are subject to the maximum compensation
limits and the annual benefit limits for a tax-qualified defined
contribution plan as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
Amounts exceeding these limits are paid pursuant to the UPS
Restoration Savings Plan.
(c)From
time to time, when it is in the best interests of the Company,
executive officers may be allowed or encouraged to bring a spouse
to Company sponsored events. In such event, the incremental cost to
the Company for spousal attendance is treated as compensation to
the executive officer. Amounts in this column represent such
cost.
(7) See “Employment and Severance Arrangements; Change in Control
Payments” in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for a
description of cash transition payments made in connection with
Bala Subramanian’s hiring.
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2022 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table provides information about plan-based awards
granted during 2022 to each of the NEOs.
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Committee Approval Date
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Estimated Possible Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(1)
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Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(2)
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All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number
of Shares
of Stock
or Units
(#)(3)
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All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)(4)
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Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh)
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Grant
Date
Fair Value
of Stock
and
Option
Awards
($)(5)
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Name |
Threshold
($)
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Target
($)
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Maximum
($)
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Threshold
(#)
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Target
(#)
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Maximum
(#)
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Carol Tomé |
— |
— |
— |
1,000,000 |
1,666,667 |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
53,117 |
116,857 |
— |
— |
— |
12,252,498 |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
25,357 |
214.58 |
1,228,547 |
2/9/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
12,416 |
— |
— |
2,794,469 |
Brian Newman |
— |
— |
— |
342,633 |
1,666,667 |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
19,620 |
43,164 |
— |
— |
— |
4,525,745 |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
7,900 |
214.58 |
382,755 |
2/9/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
4,611 |
— |
— |
1,037,798 |
Nando Cesarone |
— |
— |
— |
342,333 |
1,666,667 |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
14,726 |
32,397 |
— |
— |
— |
3,396,846 |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
7,247 |
214.58 |
351,117 |
2/9/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
4,230 |
— |
— |
952,046 |
Kate Gutmann |
— |
— |
— |
342,333 |
1,666,667 |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
15,829 |
34,824 |
— |
— |
— |
3,651,275 |
3/23/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
7,790 |
214.58 |
377,426 |
2/9/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
4,546 |
— |
— |
1,023,168 |
Bala Subramanian |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
7/18/2022 |
6/8/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
5,554 |
12,219 |
— |
— |
— |
1,049,151 |
9/30/2022 |
6/8/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
16,830 |
37,026 |
— |
— |
— |
2,879,108 |
7/18/2022 |
6/8/2022 |
— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
16,660 |
— |
— |
3,000,133 |
(1)Reflects,
as applicable, the target and maximum values of the cash portion of
the 2022 MIP award for each NEO. A participant’s first MIP award is
paid entirely in vested class A stock. The potential payments for
the MIP award are performance-based and therefore at
risk.
(2)Potential
number of RPUs that could be earned under the 2022 LTIP if the
target or maximum performance goals are attained. Bala
Subramanian’s potential number of RPUs that could be earned under
the 2022 LTIP have been prorated based on his start date. For Bala,
also includes a one-time grant of LTIP RPUs made in connection with
his hiring, with the final payout subject to Company performance
under the 2021 LTIP Award.
(3)For
NEOs other than Bala Subramanian, represents the number of RPUs or
shares of class A stock granted in 2022 pursuant to the 2021 MIP.
For Bala Subramanian, represents an initial grant of RSUs made in
connection with his hiring, which generally vests in equal
increments on July 18, 2023 and 2024, provided he remains an
employee through the applicable vesting dates.
(4)Represents
stock options granted under the Stock Option program in 2022. Bala
Subramanian did not receive a Stock Option Award in 2022 based on
his July 2022 start date.
(5)Grant
date fair value under FASB ASC Topic 718 of the LTIP RPUs, MIP
RPUs, stock options and the initial awards to Bala Subramanian, as
applicable, granted to each of the NEOs in 2022. Fair values are
calculated using the NYSE closing price of UPS stock on the date of
grant for RPUs and RSUs, and the Black-Scholes option pricing model
for stock options. The grant date fair value of the units granted
under the 2022 LTIP and under the performance-based initial RPU
grant for Bala Subramanian, which have performance conditions, are
computed based on the probable outcome of the performance
conditions. There can be no assurance that any value will ever be
realized.
2022 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table shows the number of shares covered by
exercisable options, unexercisable options, and unvested RSUs and
RPUs held by the NEOs on December 31, 2022.
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Stock Awards |
Name |
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
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Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable
(#)(1)
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Option
Exercise
Price
($)
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Option
Grant
Date
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Option
Expiration
Date
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Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have
Not Vested
(#)(2)
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Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have
Not Vested
($)(3)
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Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That
Have Not
Vested
(#)(4)
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Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
($)(3)
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Carol Tomé |
40,504 |
60,757 |
99.28 |
6/1/2020 |
6/1/2030 |
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— |
— |
— |
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9,523 |
38,096 |
165.66 |
2/10/2021 |
2/10/2031 |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
25,357 |
214.58 |
3/23/2022 |
3/23/2032 |
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— |
— |
— |
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12,813 |
2,227,438 |
115,460 |
20,071,566 |
Brian Newman |
12,154 |
18,232 |
105.54 |
2/12/2020 |
2/12/2030 |
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— |
— |
— |
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3,161 |
12,644 |
165.66 |
2/10/2021 |
2/10/2031 |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
7,900 |
214,58 |
3/23/2022 |
3/23/2032 |
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— |
— |
— |
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— |
— |
— |
— |
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4,758 |
827,216 |
46,488 |
8,081,474 |
Nando Cesarone |
735 |
— |
106.87 |
3/1/2017 |
3/1/2027 |
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— |
— |
— |
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756 |
757 |
106.43 |
3/1/2018 |
3/1/2028 |
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— |
— |
— |
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633 |
633 |
104.45 |
3/22/2018 |
3/22/2028 |
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— |
— |
— |
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1,692 |
3,383 |
111.80 |
2/14/2019 |
2/14/2029 |
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— |
— |
— |
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2,742 |
8,226 |
105.54 |
2/12/2020 |
2/12/2030 |
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— |
— |
— |
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2,653 |
10,616 |
165.66 |
2/10/2021 |
2/10/2031 |
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— |
— |
— |
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7,247 |
214.58 |
3/23/2022 |
3/23/2032 |
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