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Wayland R. Hicks served as the CEO of United Rentals, Inc. until June 2007. He opted for no bonus in his final year as a leader, receiving a one-time retirement payment of $2.45 million instead. This payout reflected his dedication...

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Wayland R. Hicks

Ex-CEO of United Rentals

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

July 30, 2024 - 0 years ago

CEO of United Rentals for

1 year 0 months (Jun 2006 - Jun 2007)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Holdings

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During his time at United Rentals, Hicks faced significant fluctuations in his equity holdings towards the end of his tenure. After retiring, he had to forfeit over 200,000 unvested restricted stock units, impacting his overall wealth. Yet, he secured a...

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Compensation History

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In 2007, Wayland R. Hicks' total compensation was $3.25 million, including an $800,000 salary. Retiring mid-year meant he received no bonus but a lump-sum retirement payment of $2.45 million. His previous year, he earned a considerable sum of $710,576, which included a notable bonus of over $3.84 million. This was attributed to his performance metrics that included earnings per share and cash flow. Hicks’ compensation strategy illustrated a commitment to aligning executive pay with company performance, understanding the importance of driving shareholder value. This alignment emphasized not just immediate company success but also long-term growth, keeping in mind the competitive landscape of the equipment rental market.

Year

2007

Total Compensation

$3.25M

Salary

$800.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to align executive compensation with the achievement of the Company’s business objectives and individual performance, while being competitive with peer companies.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Hicks was not awarded a bonus for 2007 as he retired on June 4, 2007.

Other

$2.45M

Board Justification

This includes a one-time lump-sum retirement payment of $2,454,000, which is equal to 1.5 times his annual base salary at the time of retirement plus the highest annual bonus paid to him in the preceding three years.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSUs)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2007 as Mr. Hicks did not receive any new grants during the year, and the contingent RSUs granted in June 2007 expired without value.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics included earnings per share (EPS), return on invested capital (ROIC), and free cash flow, among others.

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