BEP updates and restates restricted unit plan
Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. filed a Form 6-K to furnish its Amended and Restated Brookfield Renewable Restricted Unit Plan, effective as of January 30, 2026.
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Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. filed a Form 6-K to furnish its Amended and Restated Brookfield Renewable Restricted Unit Plan, effective as of January 30, 2026.
The plan grants restricted units to non‑Canadian officers and employees, aligning their long-term compensation with BEP unitholders and encouraging retention. Eligible participants may elect to receive all or part of their annual bonus in the form of restricted units. Units received in lieu of cash bonus generally vest immediately, while other awards typically vest in equal 20% installments on each of the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date.
The plan addresses forfeiture, tax withholding, and U.S. tax provisions, including Section 83(b) elections and compliance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. It may be amended, suspended, or terminated by the committee, with protections against materially adverse changes to outstanding awards without participant consent.
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