Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) 2026 proxy on pay, board and auditors
Littelfuse, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at a virtual annual meeting on April 22, 2026 to elect eight directors, approve executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors. Stockholders of record on February 25, 2026, when 25,162,113 common shares were outstanding, may vote.
The proxy highlights board independence, committee structure, cybersecurity and sustainability oversight, and stock ownership, anti-hedging and related‑party transaction policies. It explains director and executive pay, including a shift toward performance share units tied to relative total shareholder return after 2025 feedback, and notes 2025 results such as $2.39 billion in net sales and $433.8 million in operating cash flow.
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1. | To elect eight directors to serve a term of one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; |
2. | To conduct an advisory (non-binding) vote on the compensation of our named executive officers (“NEOs”); |
3. | To approve and ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 26, 2026; and |
4. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | 1 | ||||
Who may vote at, and attend, the Annual Meeting? | 1 | ||||
Will I be able to ask a question during the Annual Meeting? | 1 | ||||
How do I vote? | 1 | ||||
What shares are included on the proxy card? | 2 | ||||
What if I am a beneficial owner and do not give instructions to my broker? | 2 | ||||
What can I do if I change my mind after I vote my shares? | 2 | ||||
What are the voting standards for each of the Proposals to be voted on at the Annual Meeting? | 3 | ||||
How are abstentions and broker non-votes counted? | 3 | ||||
Who will tabulate and count the votes? | 3 | ||||
What is required for a quorum at the Annual Meeting? | 3 | ||||
What if I encounter technical difficulties during the Annual Meeting? | 3 | ||||
What if the Company encounters technical difficulties during the Annual Meeting? | 3 | ||||
How are proxies solicited and what is the cost? | 4 | ||||
What is Householding? | 4 | ||||
When will the Company announce the voting results? | 4 | ||||
PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 5 | ||||
Director Compensation | 9 | ||||
CERTAIN GOVERNANCE MATTERS | 11 | ||||
Governance Structure | 11 | ||||
Board Leadership | 11 | ||||
Attendance at Meetings | 11 | ||||
Director Independence; Financial Experts | 11 | ||||
Board Diversity, Skills, and Experience | 12 | ||||
Director Candidates | 13 | ||||
Director Nominations | 13 | ||||
Board Evaluation | 14 | ||||
Board Committees | 14 | ||||
Role in Risk Oversight | 16 | ||||
Cybersecurity Oversight | 17 | ||||
Sustainability Program | 17 | ||||
Stock Ownership Policy | 18 | ||||
Insider Trading Policy | 18 | ||||
Anti-Pledging and Anti-Hedging | 18 | ||||
Corporate Governance Guidelines; Code of Conduct | 18 | ||||
Related Person Transactions Policy | 19 | ||||
Related Party Transactions | 19 | ||||
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation | 20 | ||||
Board Communication | 20 | ||||
Stockholder Engagement | 20 | ||||
OWNERSHIP OF LITTELFUSE, INC. COMMON STOCK | 21 | ||||
Beneficial Ownership Table | 21 | ||||
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports | 23 | ||||
PROPOSAL 2: ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NEOs | 24 | ||||
Executive Compensation Vote | 24 | ||||
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | 25 | ||||
Executive Summary | 25 | ||||
Termination and Severance Arrangements | 26 | ||||
Total Rewards Philosophy | 26 | ||||
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Best Practices in Compensation Governance | 27 | ||||
Allocation between Short-Term and Long-Term Compensation | 27 | ||||
Benchmarking | 27 | ||||
Annual Compensation Process | 28 | ||||
Role of the Board, Compensation Committee, Management and Consultants | 29 | ||||
Compensation Risk | 30 | ||||
Impact of Accounting and Tax Issues on Executive Compensation | 30 | ||||
Components of Total Compensation | 31 | ||||
Clawback Policy | 40 | ||||
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT | 41 | ||||
COMPENSATION TABLES | 42 | ||||
Summary Compensation Table | 42 | ||||
All Other Compensation Table | 43 | ||||
Grants of Plan-Based Awards | 44 | ||||
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2025 Fiscal Year End | 46 | ||||
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2025 | 47 | ||||
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation | 48 | ||||
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL | 49 | ||||
Termination of Employment Generally | 49 | ||||
Long-Term Incentive Plan Termination Provisions | 49 | ||||
Award Agreement Termination Provisions | 50 | ||||
Change of Control Agreements Termination Provisions | 51 | ||||
Executive Severance Policy | 52 | ||||
Supplemental Plan Termination Provisions | 53 | ||||
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control | 53 | ||||
CEO PAY RATIO | 56 | ||||
POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO THE TIMING OF GRANTS OF CERTAIN EQUITY AWARDS | 57 | ||||
PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE | 58 | ||||
PROPOSAL 3: APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | 65 | ||||
Audit Related Matters | 65 | ||||
Report of Audit Committee | 66 | ||||
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS | 67 | ||||
OTHER PROPOSED ACTIONS | 68 | ||||
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4. | By Written Request: Littelfuse, Inc., Attention: Legal Department, 6133 North River Road, Suite 500, Rosemont, Illinois 60018. |
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◼ | By Phone: Call 1-800-690-6903 |
◼ | By Mail: Sign, date and return your proxy card to the address listed on the proxy card. |
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Proposal | Voting Standard* | Board Recommendation | ||||||
Proposal 1: Election of Director Nominees | Majority of votes cast** | FOR ALL the nominees for director | ||||||
Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation | Majority of votes cast | FOR | ||||||
Proposal 3: Approval and Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Auditors | Majority of votes cast | FOR | ||||||
◼ | such nominee must tender his or her resignation within ten days; |
◼ | the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board must recommend to our Board whether such resignation should be accepted or rejected; and |
◼ | our Board must take final action no later than 90 days after the stockholder vote. |
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Name | Position | ||||
Kristina A. Cerniglia | Director | ||||
Tzau-Jin Chung | Lead Independent Director | ||||
Maria C. Green | Director | ||||
Anthony Grillo | Director | ||||
Gregory N. Henderson | Director | ||||
Gordon Hunter | Chairman of the Board | ||||
William P. Noglows | Director | ||||
Holly B. Paeper | Director | ||||
![]() Committee Membership: Audit Chair Compensation | Kristina A. Cerniglia, 59 | Director since 2018 | ||||||
Ms. Cerniglia has served as Chief Executive Officer for Briggs & Stratton, a global producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and a designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products since July 2024. Prior to that, she served as interim CEO from February 2024 and as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer from June 2022 until February 2024. Before joining Briggs & Straton, Ms. Cerniglia was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), a global diversified industrial company with multiple market-leading brands that serve a wide variety of industries across the globe, from 2014 to June 2022. Ms. Cerniglia served as Vice President and Corporate Controller and in various other capacities at Stanley Black & Decker, a global provider of power and hand tools, mechanical access solutions and electronic monitoring systems from 1997 to 2014. Ms. Cerniglia holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley College. In nominating Ms. Cerniglia for election as a director, our Board focused on her 30 years of diverse financial and industry experience and leadership as important attributes to help enhance and shape our growth strategy. | ||||||||
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![]() Committee Membership: Compensation Nominating and Governance Technology | Tzau-Jin Chung, 63 | Director since 2007 | ||||||
Mr. Chung has served as a Founding Senior Partner of Core Industrial Partners LLC, a private equity firm investing in lower to middle market manufacturing companies in North America, since 2017. From 2013 to May 2016, Mr. Chung served as president and chief executive officer of Teletrac Navman, a global market leader in GPS-based fleet management solutions. From 2007 to December 2012, Mr. Chung was chief executive officer of Navman Wireless. Previously, Mr. Chung served as president of the New Technologies Division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) from 2002 to 2007. Mr. Chung served on the board of directors of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) from December 2016 through October 2022, and has served on the board of directors of Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG) since October 2018, and Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation (NYSE: FATH) from December 2021 until its acquisition in May 2024. Mr. Chung holds a bachelor’s degree in science, electrical and computer engineering from the University of Texas – Austin, an MS in computer science from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. In nominating Mr. Chung for election as a director, our Board focused on his past experience in developing new products, corporate-wide strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, information technology and his experience with operations in Asia as important attributes for his continuing to serve as one of our directors. | ||||||||
![]() Committee Membership: Audit Nominating and Governance Chair | Maria C. Green, 73 | Director since 2020 | ||||||
Ms. Green served as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE: IR), a diversified manufacturing company, from 2015 until her retirement in June 2019. Prior to that, she served in various capacities at Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a producer of engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems and specialty products, most recently as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, from 1997 to 2015. Ms. Green has served on the boards of directors of Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) since March 2019, WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) since July 2019, and Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation (NYSE: FATH) from July 2021 until its acquisition in May 2024. Ms. Green holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology/economics from the University of Pennsylvania and Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law. In nominating Ms. Green for election as a director, our Board focused on her experience as a global public company leader, her comprehensive skills including strategic planning, acquisitions and enterprise risk management and her expertise in matters of corporate governance as important attributes for her continuing to serve as one of our directors. | ||||||||
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![]() Committee Membership: Audit Nominating and Governance | Anthony Grillo, 70 | Director since 1991 | ||||||
Mr. Grillo was one of the founders of the American Securities opportunity funds established in 2005. Mr. Grillo served as Managing Director of the American Securities opportunity funds until his retirement in 2018. From 2001 through 2004, Mr. Grillo served as Senior Managing Director of Evercore Partners, Inc. (NYSE: EVR), an investment banking boutique providing advisory services to multinational corporations on significant mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and other strategic corporate transactions, where he founded the restructuring practice for the firm. From 1999 through 2001, Mr. Grillo served as Senior Managing Director of Joseph Littlejohn & Levy, Inc., a private equity firm. From 1991 through 1999, Mr. Grillo was a Senior Managing Director of the Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE:BX). Mr. Grillo has served on the board of directors of twenty-two closed end funds advised by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC since November 2024. Mr. Grillo served on the board of directors of Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE:OACB) from September 2020 until its merger with Alvotech Holdings S.A. in June 2022. He previously served on the board of directors of Oaktree Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: OAC) from June 2019 until its merger with Hims & Hers Health, Inc. in January 2021. Mr. Grillo holds a bachelor’s degree in economics as a Henry Rutgers Scholar from Rutgers University and an MBA from Wharton Business School. In nominating Mr. Grillo for election as a director, our Board focused on his past experience in the financial markets and his experience with corporate acquisitions as important attributes for his continuing to serve as one of our directors. | ||||||||
![]() Committee Membership: Technology Chair | Gregory N. Henderson, 57 | Director since May 2023 | ||||||
Dr. Henderson, President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Henderson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 10, 2025. He previously served as Senior Vice President of the Automotive & Energy, Communications, and Aerospace Group for Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), a semiconductor company specializing in data conversion, signal processing and power management technology from 2017 to 2024. Prior to this, Dr. Henderson served as the Vice President RF and Microwave Business for Analog Devices from 2014 to 2017, and as the Vice President RF and Microwave Business for Hittite Microwave Corporation until its acquisition by Analog Devices in 2014. Before joining Hittite, Dr. Henderson held various positions of increasing technical and leadership responsibility at Harris Corporation, Tyco Electronics, TriQuint Semiconductor, and IBM (NYSE: IBM). Dr. Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In nominating Dr. Henderson for election as a director, our Board focused on his comprehensive technical skills, management experience and familiarity with our industries as important attributes for his continuing to serve as one of our directors. | ||||||||
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![]() Committee Membership: Technology | Gordon Hunter, 74 | Director since 2002 | ||||||
Mr. Hunter has served as the Chairman of the Board since January 2018. He previously served as Executive Chairman of the Board from January 2017 through December 2017. Prior to that, Mr. Hunter served as a director from 2002 to 2003, served as Chief Operating Officer from 2003 to 2005, and served as our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer from 2005 until January 2017. Prior to joining Littelfuse, Mr. Hunter served as vice president, Intel communications group, and general manager, optical products group for Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) from 2002 to 2003. Prior to joining Intel in 2002, he served as president of Elo TouchSystems, a subsidiary of Raychem Corporation. Mr. Hunter also served in a variety of positions during a 20-year career at Raychem Corporation, including vice president of commercial electronics and a variety of sales, marketing, engineering and management positions. Mr. Hunter has served on the board of directors of Veeco Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) since 2010. He previously served on the board of directors of CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) from 2011 to 2022. Mr. Hunter holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Liverpool, England and an MBA from London Business School. In nominating Mr. Hunter for election as a director, our Board focused on his leadership, vision and execution as Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer in growing and reshaping the Company and setting and communicating the proper cultural and behavioral tone as important attributes for his continuing to serve as one of our directors. | ||||||||
![]() Committee Membership: Compensation Chair | William P. Noglows, 68 | Director since 2007 | ||||||
Mr. Noglows served as chairman of the board of CMC Materials (f/k/a Cabot Microelectronics Corporation) (NASDAQ: CCMP), a leading worldwide supplier of consumable products used in the semiconductor manufacturing process, from January 2016 to July 2022. He previously served as executive chairman of the board from 2014 until December 2015, and served as chairman, president and chief executive officer of CMC Materials from 2003 through 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Noglows served as executive vice president and general manager at Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT). Mr. Noglows has served on the board of directors of Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) since 2014, and he also served on the Aspen board from 2011 to 2013. Mr. Noglows holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In nominating Mr. Noglows for election as a director, our Board focused on his experience as chief executive officer of a leading public company and his expertise in developing technology as important attributes for his continuing to serve as one of our directors. | ||||||||
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![]() Committee Membership: Technology | Holly B. Paeper, 52 | Director since March 2026 | ||||||
Ms. Paeper has served as President of Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane Technologies plc (NYSE: TT) since January 2024, where she leads a thermal management, building technologies, and energy services business, delivering innovative solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center customers. She also has served as a member of the board of directors at Mitsubishi Electric Trane US (METUS) since January 2024 and served as a member of the board of directors of LiquidStack from 2023 to 2025. Since joining Trane Technologies in 2016, Ms. Paeper has held several leadership positions, including President of the global Life Science Solutions business (2021-2024) and held Vice President and General Manager roles within the Commercial HVAC business (2016–2021). Prior to joining Trane Technologies, Ms. Paeper held executive leadership roles in general management, M&A, strategy, product management, and marketing at Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN), and Intel. Ms. Paeper holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota – Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. In nominating Ms. Paeper, our Board emphasized her leadership experience at a large public company, her track record driving organic and inorganic growth and innovation, and her background in industrial, high-tech, and energy markets. | ||||||||
Board Leadership Role | Annual Retainer | ||||
Board Chairman | $80,000 | ||||
Lead Director | $25,000 | ||||
Audit Committee Chairperson | $25,000 | ||||
Compensation Committee Chairperson | $20,000 | ||||
Nominating and Governance Committee Chairperson | $15,000 | ||||
Technology Committee Chairperson | $10,000 | ||||
◼ | Non-employee annual retainer was increased from $95,000 to $100,000 |
◼ | Board Chairman annual retainer was increased from $80,000 to $100,000 |
◼ | Lead Director annual retainer was increased from $25,000 to $30,000 |
◼ | Annual equity grant value was increased from $180,000 to $190,000 |
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Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($)(1) | Option Awards(2) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total | ||||||||||||
Kristina A. Cerniglia | $120,000 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $299,935 | ||||||||||||
Tzau-Jin Chung | $115,829 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $295,764 | ||||||||||||
Gayla J. Delly (3) | $95,000 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $274,935 | ||||||||||||
Maria C. Green | $97,486 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $277,421 | ||||||||||||
Anthony Grillo (4) | $107,514 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $287,449 | ||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson (5) | $10,556 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,556 | ||||||||||||
Gordon Hunter | $175,000 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $354,935 | ||||||||||||
William P. Noglows | $119,171 | $179,935 | $0 | $0 | $299,106 | ||||||||||||
(1) | On April 24, 2025, each director, then serving in office, received an annual RSU award of 1,019 shares of common stock. The amounts shown reflect the grant date fair value of restricted stock unit awards computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718, based on assumptions described in Note 12 to our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 27, 2025. Directors receive dividend equivalents on unvested restricted stock units. Dividend equivalents are credited as additional units and are paid only if and when the underlying restricted stock units vest. The value of these dividend equivalents is included in the grant date fair value of stock awards reported. As of December 27, 2025, each director held the following outstanding RSUs (including RSUs that have been deferred under the Long-Term Plan and any additional RSUs credited as dividend equivalents): Ms. Cerniglia, 1,532 shares; Mr. Chung, 8,840 shares; Ms. Delly, 1,464 shares; Ms. Green, 3,719 shares; Mr. Grillo, 2,480 shares; Mr. Hunter, 1,532 shares; and Mr. Noglows, 4,000 shares. |
(2) | In 2025, we transitioned away from granting stock options as part of our director compensation program to better align with prevailing market practices and our long-term stockholder objectives. As of December 27, 2025, each director held the following outstanding option awards: Ms. Cerniglia, 5,218 shares; Mr. Chung, 2,875 shares; Ms. Delly, 1,172 shares; Ms. Green, 4,307 shares; Mr. Grillo, 5,218 shares; Mr. Hunter, 5,218 shares; and Mr. Noglows, 5,218 shares. |
(3) | Ms. Delly is not standing for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting. |
(4) | Fees earned by Mr. Grillo include amounts deferred under the Directors Plan. |
(5) | Effective February 10, 2025, Dr. Henderson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Littelfuse, Inc. The amounts reported in the Director Compensation Table reflect compensation earned for service as a non-employee director prior to the effective date of the appointment. Following the appointment, Dr. Henderson no longer participates in the non-employee director compensation program. |
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◼ | Members of the Board of Directors: 8 |
◼ | Independent Directors: 7 |
◼ | Lead Independent Director |
◼ | Required Committees Consist of Entirely Independent Members |
◼ | Regular Non-Management Executive Sessions |
◼ | Mandatory Retirement Age: 75 |
◼ | Robust Self-Evaluation Process |
◼ | Majority Voting in Uncontested Director Elections |
◼ | Separate Chairman and CEO |
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◼ | Incorporated a mandatory retirement age into our Corporate Governance Guidelines where, absent a finding of exceptional circumstances by a majority of the Nominating and Governance Committee, no person 75 years or older at the time of election or re-election will be nominated to serve as a director. |
◼ | Maintained a robust evaluation process including individual interviews conducted by the Nominating and Governance Committee Chairperson with each director. |
◼ | A Nominating and Governance Committee charter reflecting that we recognize the benefit of a Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of the Company’s stockholders, employees and customers and the communities in which we operate and we shall actively seek qualified candidates for nomination and election to the Board of Directors in order to reflect such diversity. |
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◼ | Experience as an executive or director of a publicly traded company; |
◼ | Familiarity with our business and our industry; |
◼ | Availability to actively participate in meetings of the Board and attend the annual meeting of stockholders; |
◼ | Knowledge and experience in the preparation or evaluation of financial statements; |
◼ | Diversity of background, including knowledge, skills and experience to create a well-rounded Board; |
◼ | Satisfaction of the criteria for independence established by the SEC and NASDAQ listing standards, as they may be amended from time to time; and |
◼ | Ability to interact in a productive manner with the other members of the Board. |
◼ | The name and address of the candidate; |
◼ | A brief biographical description, including his or her occupation for at least the last five years, and a statement of the qualifications of the candidate, taking into account the qualification factors set forth above; and |
◼ | The candidate’s signed consent to be named in the Proxy Statement if nominated and to serve as a director if elected. |
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1. | Each director provides written responses to board and committee evaluations, assessing performance and identifying areas for improvement. |
2. | The Nominating and Governance Committee Chairperson conducts individual interviews with all members of the Board. |
3. | The Nominating and Governance Committee Chairperson reports to the Nominating and Governance Committee on the results of the individual interviews. |
4. | The Nominating and Governance Committee analyzes evaluation responses and reports on the results to the full Board. |
Director | Audit Committee | Compensation Committee | Nominating and Governance Committee | Technology Committee | ||||||||||
Kristina A. Cerniglia | Chairman | X | ||||||||||||
Tzau-Jin Chung | X (2) | X | X | |||||||||||
Gayla J. Delly | X | X | ||||||||||||
Maria C. Green | X | Chairman (2) | ||||||||||||
Anthony Grillo | X | X (2) | ||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | (1) | Chairman | ||||||||||||
Gordon Hunter | X | |||||||||||||
William P. Noglows | Chairman (2) | |||||||||||||
Holly B. Paeper | X | |||||||||||||
(1) | Dr. Henderson was removed from the Compensation Committee effective January 10, 2025. |
(2) | Effective November 1, 2025, William P. Noglows became the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, succeeding Tzau-Jin Chung. Additionally, Maria C. Green assumed the role of Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee, succeeding Anthony Grillo. |
◼ | Engage, compensate, oversee, and if applicable, terminate, the independent registered public accounting firm (including resolving any disagreements with management regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Company. |
◼ | Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting and financial controls and procedures of the Company. |
◼ | Review the annual internal audit plan and performance of the internal audit function. |
◼ | Review any legal or regulatory matters that may have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company or related Company compliance policies. |
◼ | Review the Company’s risk assessment and risk management process. |
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◼ | Review the Company’s policies and procedures related to cybersecurity risks and incidents and related disclosure controls and protocols. |
◼ | Review procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters and the confidential anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. |
◼ | Review swap transactions, reliance on end-user exception and related policies and procedures. |
◼ | Prepare the Audit Committee report required to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement. |
◼ | Review the Company’s compensation philosophy, practices and policies, and through an annual compensation risk assessment provide input to management regarding compensation arrangements that may incentivize unnecessary and excessive risk taking. |
◼ | Review and recommend to the Board for its consideration and determination the compensation for the Chief Executive Officer and the other executive officers. |
◼ | Review and recommend to the Board for its consideration and determination any employment agreements, severance agreements, change-in-control arrangements and any special or supplemental benefits for the executive officers of the Company. |
◼ | Establish and certify the achievement of performance goals for performance-based compensation. |
◼ | Evaluate Chief Executive Officer performance. |
◼ | Review and recommend to the Board for its consideration and determination the director compensation fees and equity-based awards. |
◼ | Review and report to the Board on the Company’s human capital management strategy and programs including organizational structure, leadership succession, talent pipeline development and culture initiatives. |
◼ | Oversee the stock ownership guidelines applicable to directors and executive officers. |
◼ | Oversee the administration of the Company’s clawback policy. |
◼ | Review (i) submission to stockholders of executive compensation matters, including advisory votes on executive compensation and the frequency of such votes, (ii) engagement with proxy advisory firms or other stockholder groups on executive compensation matters, and (iii) the results of such advisory votes from stockholders and consider any implications to the Company’s compensation programs. |
◼ | Review our compensation discussion and analysis and recommend its inclusion in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Proxy Statement each year. |
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◼ | Identify individuals qualified to serve on our Board and to recommend director nominees to the Board for nomination at our annual meeting of stockholders. |
◼ | Evaluate and present to the Board of Directors on an annual basis its determination as to (a) the independence of each director and director nominee under the independence standards established by the SEC and NASDAQ listing standards, (b) the classification of each director and director nominee as “independent,” “interested,” “non-management,” or similarly situated for purposes of committee assignments, and (c) whether the Audit Committee has an “audit committee financial expert.” |
◼ | Initiate and oversee an annual self-evaluation of the Board and its committees. |
◼ | Monitor the orientation and training needs of directors. |
◼ | Review new legislation, rules, regulations and other developments affecting corporate governance and make recommendations to the Board, as appropriate. |
◼ | Review all potential related party transactions that require the Nominating and Governance Committee’s approval. |
◼ | Assist the Company’s oversight of its ethics and compliance program, including the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements other than those related to accounting or financial reporting and monitoring whether the Company’s Code of Conduct has been communicated by the Company to all directors, officers, and employees. |
◼ | Develop and annually assess the adequacy of the Corporate Governance Guidelines for the Company. |
◼ | Provide oversight and guidance with regards to the Company’s sustainability program and related environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) matters, receive updates from management regarding the Company’s ESG activities, and review and approve the annual Sustainability Report published by the Company. |
◼ | Review the technology program scope, direction, quality, investment levels and execution of the technology strategies presented by the Company’s management. |
◼ | Review significant emerging technology issues and trends that may affect the Company, its business and strategy. |
◼ | Review the Company’s technology competitiveness, including the effectiveness of its technological efforts and investments in developing new products and business. |
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◼ | Regular Nominating & Governance Committee and/or Board updates. |
◼ | Regular sustainability steering committee meetings to drive sustainability program initiatives, progress, and approval of overall strategy. |
◼ | Global ESG Policy that includes a commitment to publish annual ESG Reporting to stakeholders. |
◼ | Robust environmental, social and governance policies that serve as a strong foundation to ensure the health and safety of employees, respect for the environment and adherence to the highest ethical standards. |
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◼ | Each executive officer and non-employee director is required to reach specific stock ownership within five years of his or her election or appointment. The stock ownership requirements are established by the Compensation Committee on a periodic basis and are generally targeted at the following minimum amounts, calculated at the time the requirements are established: |
○ | Non-Employee Directors: 5 times annual retainer |
○ | Chief Executive Officer: 5 times base salary |
○ | Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice Presidents: 3 times base salary |
○ | Senior Vice Presidents: 2 times base salary |
◼ | Until such time as the director or executive officer achieves the required stock ownership level, the director or executive officer is required to retain 50% of the net after-tax shares of common stock acquired through the exercise of stock options, the vesting of restricted stock units, or the settlement of performance share units. |
◼ | Failure of a director or executive officer to satisfy the applicable stock ownership level within the required compliance period may result in their removal of participation in the Company’s annual equity grants, and/or being subject to a 100% retention requirement. |
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◼ | any person who is, or at any time since the beginning of our last fiscal year was, a director, executive officer, or a nominee to become a director of Littelfuse; |
◼ | any person who is known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities; |
◼ | any immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons, which means any child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of the director, executive officer, nominee, or more than 5% beneficial owner; |
◼ | any person (other than a tenant or employee) sharing the household of such director, executive officer, nominee, or more than 5% beneficial owner; |
◼ | any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed or is a partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such person has a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest; and |
◼ | any charitable or non-profit organization in which any of the foregoing persons is actively involved in fundraising or otherwise serves as a director, trustee or in a similar capacity. |
◼ | the benefits to the Company; |
◼ | the impact on a director’s independence in the event the Related Person is a director, an immediate family member of a director or an entity in which a director is a partner, stockholder or executive officer; |
◼ | the availability of other sources for comparable products or services; |
◼ | the terms of the transaction; and |
◼ | the terms available to unrelated third parties or to employees generally. |
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Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned (1) | Percentage of Common Stock (2) | |||||||
5% Principal Stockholders | ||||||||
The Vanguard Group (3) 100 Vanguard Boulevard Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 | 2,925,048 | 11.6% | ||||||
BlackRock, Inc. (4) 50 Hudson Yards New York, New York 10001 | 2,087,520 | 8.3% | ||||||
Directors | ||||||||
Kristina A. Cerniglia (5) | 6,700 | * | ||||||
Tzau-Jin Chung (6) | 13,923 | * | ||||||
Gayla J. Delly (7) | 2,333 | * | ||||||
Maria C. Green (8) | 5,409 | * | ||||||
Anthony Grillo (9) | 73,263 | * | ||||||
Gregory N. Henderson (10) | 5,917 | * | ||||||
Gordon Hunter (11) | 30,666 | * | ||||||
William P. Noglows (12) | 28,094 | * | ||||||
Holly B. Paeper (13) | — | * | ||||||
Named Executive Officers | ||||||||
David W. Heinzmann (14) | 121,599 | * | ||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal (15) | — | * | ||||||
Meenal Sethna (16) | 54,960 | * | ||||||
Ryan K. Stafford (17) | 57,440 | * | ||||||
Chad Marak (18) | 12,363 | * | ||||||
Deepak Nayar (19) | 7,385 | * | ||||||
Peter Kim (20) | 14,122 | * | ||||||
All current directors and executive officers as a group (16 persons) (21) | 260,164 | 1.0% | ||||||
* | Indicates ownership of less than 1% of common stock. |
(1) | Shares beneficially owned includes all outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, deferred restricted stock units, and associated dividend equivalents on unvested restricted stock units exercisable for or convertible into our common stock either currently or within 60 days after February 27, 2026. Unvested performance share units are not included in the table above, as they underlying shares are not acquirable within 60 days. Except as otherwise noted, the beneficial owners have sole voting and sole dispositive power with respect to such shares. |
(2) | Applicable ownership percentage is based upon 25,162,113 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 27, 2026. |
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(3) | The information is based on a Form 13G/A filed by The Vanguard Group with the SEC on October 31, 2025 reporting beneficial ownership as of September 30, 2025. The Vanguard Group reported that they have sole voting power with respect to no shares, shared voting power with respect to 148,280 shares, shared dispositive power with respect to 180,543 shares, and sole dispositive power with respect to 2,744,505 shares. |
(4) | The information is based on a Form 13G/A filed by BlackRock, Inc. with the SEC on January 25, 2024 reporting beneficial ownership as of December 31, 2023. BlackRock, Inc. reported that they have sole voting power with respect to 2,087,520 shares, and sole dispositive power with respect to all of the shares reported. |
(5) | Includes (i) 2,619 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,349 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(6) | Includes (i) 2,619 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,349 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. Mr. Chung also holds 7,308 deferred restricted stock units granted pursuant to the directors deferred compensation plan that are deferred until 10 days after termination of service from the Board, including by resignation or retirement. |
(7) | Includes (i) 781 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,193 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(8) | Includes (i) 4,051 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,349 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. Ms. Green also holds 3,719 deferred restricted stock units granted pursuant to the directors deferred compensation plan that are deferred until 10 days after termination of service from the Board, including by resignation or retirement. |
(9) | Includes (i) 4,051 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,349 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. Mr. Grillo also holds 2,324 deferred restricted stock units granted pursuant to the directors deferred compensation plan that are deferred until 10 days after termination of service from the Board, including by resignation or retirement. |
(10) | Includes (i) 949 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 4,469 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 39 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(11) | Includes (i) 4,051 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,349 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(12) | Includes (i) 4,051 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,349 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, (iii) 9 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iv) 5,000 shares held indirectly by trust. Mr. Noglows also holds 1,784 deferred restricted stock units granted pursuant to the directors deferred compensation plan that are deferred until 10 days after termination of service from the Board, including by resignation or retirement. |
(13) | Ms. Paeper was appointed as a director effective March 4, 2026, and does not beneficially own any shares as of February 27, 2026. |
(14) | Mr. Heinzmann retired as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 2025 and as a director effective April 2025. The information provided is based on Mr. Heinzmann’s final Form 4 filing on August 27, 2024, and 61,945 stock options currently exercisable. |
(15) | Mr. Khandelwal was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective June 18, 2025, and does not beneficially own any shares as of February 27, 2026. |
(16) | Ms. Sethna transitioned from her role as executive officer effective June 2025. The information provided is based on Ms. Sethna’s final Form 4 filing on May 14, 2025, and 30,843 stock options currently exercisable. |
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(17) | Includes (i) 35,675 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 3,724 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 14 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(18) | Mr. Marak transitioned from his role as an executive officer effective August 2025. The information provided is based on Mr. Marak’s final Form 4 filing on June 9, 2025. |
(19) | Includes (i) 4,620 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 2,753 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 12 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(20) | Includes (i) 10,171 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 1,595 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 7 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days. |
(21) | In addition to Dr. Henderson, Mr. Khandelwal, Messrs. Stafford, Nayar and Kim, our executive officers as of February 27, 2026 consist of Messrs. Ruppel and Hamed and Ms. Chu. The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by our current directors and executive officers as a group includes (i) 11,397 stock options currently exercisable or that become exercisable within 60 days, (ii) 2,518 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, and (iii) 15 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units that vest within 60 days, held by Messrs. Ruppel and Hamed and Ms. Chu. |
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◼ | Alignment of executive and stockholder interests through short and long-term incentives linked to operating performance; |
◼ | Short-term cash compensation based upon Company performance and individual contribution; |
◼ | Compensation structured to attract and retain the most talented industry leaders; and |
◼ | Compensation program based, in part, on the practices of peers in our industry and other comparable companies. |
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Name | Title | Notes | ||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | President and Chief Executive Officer | Appointed to role in February 2025. | ||||||
David W. Heinzmann | Former President and Chief Executive Officer | Served as President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2017 until February 2025. | ||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Appointed to role in June 2025. | ||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2016 until June 2025. | ||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | Appointed to Executive Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary in June 2021. Previously also served as CHRO and Executive Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions. Transitioning from current role effective April 30, 2026. | ||||||
Chad Marak | Former Senior Vice President and General Manager, Semiconductor Business | Served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Semiconductor Business Unit from April 2022 until August 2025. | ||||||
Deepak Nayar | Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronics Business | Appointed to role in May 2020. | ||||||
Peter Kim | Senior Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Business | Appointed to role in April 2022. | ||||||
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◼ | Attract, retain and motivate highly qualified executives; |
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◼ | Reward executives based upon our financial performance at levels competitive with peer companies; and |
◼ | Align a significant portion of the executive compensation with driving our performance and stockholder value in the form of performance-based executive incentive awards and long-term awards. |
✔ What We Do | ◼ Pay for performance and allocate individual awards based on actual results ◼ Provide an appropriate mix of short-term and long-term compensation ◼ Require stock ownership and retention of a significant portion of equity-based awards ◼ Prohibit pledging and speculative trading of company securities ◼ Engage an independent compensation consultant ◼ Annually assess and mitigate compensation risk ◼ Limit the annual incentive cash payout amounts and annual equity grants to any individual executive officer in a given year | ||||
✘ What We Don’t Do | ◼ No multi-year guaranteed incentive awards for executive officers ◼ No excise tax gross ups upon change in control payments and benefits ◼ No discounts, reloading or re-pricing stock options ◼ No incentives that encourage excessively risky behavior ◼ No excessive perquisites | ||||
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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS) | Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) | ||
Ametek, Inc. (AME) | ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) | ||
Belden, Inc. (BDC) | OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS) | ||
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS) | Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO) | ||
Coherent Corp (f/k/a II-VI, Inc.) (COHR) | Rogers Corp (ROG) | ||
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) | Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) | ||
Gentex Corporation (GNTX) | Synaptics Inc (SYNA) | ||
Gentherm, Incorporated (THRM) | TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTMI) | ||
Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | Visteon (VC) | ||
Knowles Corp (KN) | |||
Ametek, Inc. (AME) | ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) | ||
Belden, Inc. (BDC) Cirrus Logic, Inc. (CRUS) | OSI Systems, Inc. (OSIS) Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) * | ||
Coherent Corp (f/k/a II-VI, Inc. (COHR) | Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO) | ||
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) Gentex Corporation (GNTX) | Rogers Corp (ROG) Semtech Corp (SMTC) * | ||
Gentherm, Incorporated (THRM) | Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) | ||
Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | Synaptics Inc (SYNA) | ||
Knowles Corp (KN) | TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTMI) | ||
Visteon (VC) | |||
* | Indicates a new peer group company for 2026 compensation decisions |
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◼ | The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends the CEO’s business goals and objectives relevant to executive compensation to the members of the Board, other than the CEO, for approval, evaluates the performance of the CEO in light of those goals and objectives and recommends the CEO’s compensation level to such members of the Board based on this evaluation. The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends the CEO’s annual and long-term incentive target opportunities and payouts for approval by the members of the Board, other than the CEO. |
◼ | For NEOs other than the CEO, the Compensation Committee reviews and makes recommendations based on a review of compensation survey data and publicly-disclosed compensation information for our peer group, individual performance, internal pay equity and other relevant factors for approval by the full Board for all NEO compensation arrangements including base salary determination and annual and long-term incentive target opportunities and payouts. |
◼ | Compensation program design: Management makes recommendations in consultation with the independent compensation consultant on compensation program design and pay levels and implements the compensation programs approved by the Board. |
◼ | Develop performance measures: Management identifies appropriate performance measures, recommends performance targets that are used to determine annual awards, and develops individual performance objectives for each NEO. |
◼ | Compile competitive market data: Management works with the independent compensation consultant in compiling compensation information and preparing the data for presentation to the Compensation Committee. |
◼ | Develop compensation recommendations: Based on the compensation survey data and publicly-disclosed compensation information, our CEO and our Chief Human Resources Officer (“CHRO”) prepare recommendations for the NEOs (other than for the CEO) and present these recommendations to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee reviews these recommendations along with the competitive market data and other information and advice of the independent compensation consultant, and makes a recommendation to the full Board for approval. Our CEO also assists the Compensation Committee by providing input with regards to the fulfillment of the individual performance objectives of the other NEOs. Compensation recommendations for the CEO are made by the Compensation Committee based on the compensation survey data and are presented for approval to the directors other than the CEO. Our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer also assists in the preparation of performance |
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◼ | Our annual incentive program awards are capped to limit compensation in any given year; |
◼ | Our equity incentive awards vest over several years, so taking excessive risk for a short-term gain is discouraged because it would not maximize the value of equity incentive awards over the long-term; |
◼ | PSUs have been added to the current year long-term incentive grant, which generate value only when the Company’s total stockholder return (“TSR”) exceeds that of index companies, further aligning executive compensation with long-term performance and stockholder interests; and |
◼ | Our executive officers and directors are subject to a stock ownership policy with minimum stock holding requirements that aligns their interests with the interests of our stockholders. |
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Compensation Component | Purpose | Pay Mix Methodology | ||||||
Base Salary | Designed to attract, retain and motivate highly-qualified executives by paying a competitive salary. | Annualized base salary as of 12/27/2025. | ||||||
Short-Term Incentive – Annual Incentive Plan (cash awards) | Designed to provide a performance-based cash reward to executives and key employees of the Company for contributing to the achievement of our short-term company goals. | Based on an annualized target amount as a percentage of base pay. • Incentives, if earned, are typically paid in Q1 following the performance year. | ||||||
Long-Term Incentive Plan (PSU and RSU awards) | Designed to emphasize the goals of our equity compensation: (1) align each NEO’s financial interests with driving stockholder value; (2) focus the NEOs’ efforts on long-term financial performance of the Company; and (3) assist in the retention of our NEOs. • PSU awards - Generate value only when the Company’s TSR exceeds that of index companies, further aligning executive compensation with long-term performance and stockholder interests. Dividend equivalents, if any, are paid only to the extent the underlying PSU awards vest, further aligning NEO interests with long-term stockholder value. • RSU awards - Value of these awards increases if the Company’s stock price increases from stock price on the date of grant, and the value of these awards decreases if the stock price declines from stock price on the date of grant and aligns to interests of stockholders. Dividend equivalents are credited on unvested RSUs and are paid only upon vesting, ensuring that NEOs benefit from dividends only to the extent they earn the underlying RSUs, further reinforcing alignment with stockholder interests. | Based on 2025 annual grant value of long-term incentives. • Grants awarded are comprised of 50% PSUs and 50% RSUs. | ||||||
Health and Welfare Programs and Perquisites | Designed to provide competitive levels of health and welfare protection and retirement and savings programs. | |||||||
Retirement and Post-Employment Arrangements | ||||||||
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A. | Base Salary |
Name | 2025 Annualized Base Salary | 2026 Annualized Base Salary | ||||||
Gregory N. Henderson (1) | $1,000,000 | $1,100,000 | ||||||
David W. Heinzmann (2) | $1,045,214 | N/A | ||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal (3) | $650,000 | $676,000 | ||||||
Meenal A. Sethna (4) | $642,078 | N/A | ||||||
Ryan K. Stafford (6) | $609,615 | $609,615 | ||||||
Chad Marak (5) | $458,202 | N/A | ||||||
Deepak Nayar | $536,442 | $557,900 | ||||||
Peter Kim | $413,000 | $429,520 | ||||||
(1) | Dr. Henderson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective as of February 10, 2025. |
(2) | Mr. Heinzmann retired as President and Chief Executive Officer effective as of February 10, 2025. Mr. Heinzmann remained as a Special Advisor until August 10, 2025. |
(3) | Mr. Khandelwal was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 18, 2025. |
(4) | Ms. Sethna transitioned from her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 18, 2025. Ms. Sethna remained as a Special Advisor until September 1, 2025. |
(5) | Mr. Marak transitioned from his role as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Semiconductor Products effective August 11, 2025. Mr. Marak remained as a Strategic Advisor until October 1, 2025. |
(6) | Mr. Stafford will transition from his role as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary effective April 30, 2026. |
B. | Annual Incentive Plan |
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2025 AIP Target Opportunity (as a % of 2025 Base Salary) | |||||||||||
Name | Threshold | Target | Maximum | ||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | 62.5% | 125.0% | 275.0% | ||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | 42.5% | 85.0% | 187.0% | ||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | 42.5% | 85.0% | 187.0% | ||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | 42.5% | 85.0% | 187.0% | ||||||||
Chad Marak | 35.0% | 70.0% | 154.0% | ||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 40.0% | 80.0% | 176.0% | ||||||||
Peter Kim | 32.5% | 65.0% | 143.0% | ||||||||
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Name | AIP Corporate Sales | AIP Earnings per Share | AIP Cash Flow from Operations | Applicable Business Unit Metrics | Individual Performance | ||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | 30% | 30% | 20% | N/A | 20% | ||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | 30% | 30% | 20% | N/A | 20% | ||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | 30% | 30% | 20% | N/A | 20% | ||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | 30% | 30% | 20% | N/A | 20% | ||||||||||||
Chad Marak | 10% | 0% | 10% | 60% | 20% | ||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 10% | 0% | 10% | 60% | 20% | ||||||||||||
Peter Kim | 10% | 0% | 10% | 60% | 20% | ||||||||||||
Base Business Operations Performance Metric (1) | Threshold Performance (50%) | Target Performance (100%) | Maximum Performance (200%) | Actual Performance | Percentage Achievement | ||||||||||||
AIP Corporate Sales ($M) | $2,160 | $2,265 | $2,485 | $2,383 | 153% | ||||||||||||
AIP Earnings per Share (“AIP EPS”) | $9.00 | $10.05 | $11.55 | $10.69 | 143% | ||||||||||||
AIP Cash flow from Operations ($M) | $370 | $380 | $416 | $434 | 200% | ||||||||||||
Applicable Business Unit Metrics | (2) | (2) | (2) | (2) | (3) | ||||||||||||
(1) | The performance metrics were determined as follows: |
◼ | AIP Corporate Sales – represents our 2025 net sales as reported in our audited financial statements adjusted to exclude the Basler acquisition. |
◼ | AIP EPS – represents our 2025 AIP net income, as described below, divided by our diluted weighted-average shares and equivalent shares outstanding. “AIP net income” is calculated as our GAAP net (loss) income, as reported in our audited financial statements, excluding the after-tax impact of the following items: acquisition and integration costs; restructuring, impairment and other charges; non-operating foreign exchange gains and losses; the Basler acquisition and certain other significant and unusual items. |
◼ | AIP Cash flow from Operations – represents our 2025 cash flow from operations, as reported in our audited financial statements. |
(2) | The business unit target goals for Messrs. Marak, Nayar and Kim were set to be attainable with good performance. |
(3) | Based on the actual performance of his business unit, Mr. Marak’s percentage achievement for the semiconductor net sales metric was 125% and the semiconductor operating income metric was 56%. Based on the actual performance of his business unit, Mr. Nayar’s percentage achievement for the electronics segment net sales metric was 199%, the percentage achievement for the semiconductor sales metric was 125%, and the percentage achievement for the electronics operating income metric was 190%. Based upon the actual performance of his business unit, Mr. Kim’s percentage achievement for the industrial segment net sales metric was 108% and the percentage achievement for the industrial operating income metric was 0%. |
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AIP Target | AIP Maximum | 2025 AIP Payout (Paid in March 2026) | |||||||||||||||
Name | % of Base Salary (1) | Amount ($) | Amount ($) | % of AIP Target | Amount of AIP Payout ($) | ||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson (2) | 125% | $1,113,014 | $1,958,880 | 154.8% | $1,722,945 | ||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann (3) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal (2) | 85% | $298,199 | $771,771 | 154.8% | $461,611 | ||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna (4) | 85% | $545,766 | $1,200,686 | 148.8% | $542,883 | ||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | 85% | $518,173 | $1,139,980 | 148.8% | $771,041 | ||||||||||||
Chad Marak (4) | 70% | $320,741 | $705,631 | 116.5% | $280,504 | ||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 80% | $429,154 | $944,138 | 170.9% | $733,424 | ||||||||||||
Peter Kim | 65% | $268,450 | $590,590 | 91.7% | $246,169 | ||||||||||||
(1) | For AIP purposes, incentive opportunities are based on our NEO’s 2025 annualized base salary. |
(2) | Messrs. Henderson and Khandelwal’s AIP Target amounts are prorated to reflect their hire dates, and the prorated values shown represent their actual AIP opportunities originally in effect. |
(3) | Mr. Heinzmann did not receive a 2025 AIP payout due to his termination of employment during the 2025 fiscal year. |
(4) | For Ms. Sethna and Mr. Marak, the AIP Target %, AIP Target Amount, and AIP Maximum Amount shown in the table reflect their original (non-prorated) AIP opportunities. The amounts paid were based on prorated AIP Targets as part of their severance arrangements. |
2026 AIP Opportunity (as a % of 2026 Base Salary) | |||||||||||
Name | Threshold | Target | Maximum | ||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | 62.5% | 125.0% | 250.0% | ||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | 42.5% | 85.0% | 170.0% | ||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 40.0% | 80.0% | 160.0% | ||||||||
Peter Kim | 35.0% | 70.0% | 140.0% | ||||||||
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C. | Long-Term Incentive Compensation |
◼ | Threshold performance at the 25th percentile results in a payout equal to 50% of the target number of shares. |
◼ | Target performance at the 50th percentile results in a payout equal to 100% of the target number of shares. |
◼ | PSU awards generally provide a maximum payout of 200% of target shares for performance at or above the 75th percentile. The PSU award granted to Dr. Henderson on February 10, 2025 allows for a maximum payout of 250% of target shares for performance at or above the 90th percentile. |
◼ | For performance levels that fall between these points, payouts are calculated using linear interpolation. If the threshold performance is not met, there is no payout. |
◼ | Notwithstanding the foregoing, the number of shares that will vest in respect of the PSUs shall not exceed 100% of target if the Company’s TSR for the performance period is negative. |
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Name | RSU Award | RSU Vesting Schedule (1) | PSU Award | PSU Vesting Schedule (2) | Grant Type (3) | Grant Date | ||||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | — | — | 29,822 | 3-year cliff | Sign-On | 2/10/2025 | ||||||||||||||
12,884 | 3-year vest | 12,884 | 3-year cliff | Annual | 4/24/2025 | |||||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | 7,523 | 3-year vest | 7,523 | 3-year cliff | Sign-On | 6/18/2025 | ||||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | 2,661 | 3-year cliff | — | — | Off-Cycle | 1/23/2025 | ||||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | 2,534 | 3-year cliff | — | — | Off-Cycle | 1/23/2025 | ||||||||||||||
4,661 | 3-year vest | 4,661 | 3-year cliff | Annual | 4/24/2025 | |||||||||||||||
Chad Marak | 4,253 | 3-year cliff | — | — | Off-Cycle | 1/10/2025 | ||||||||||||||
2,400 | 3-year vest | 2,400 | 3-year cliff | Annual | 4/24/2025 | |||||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 3,646 | 3-year vest | 3,646 | 3-year cliff | Annual | 4/24/2025 | ||||||||||||||
Peter Kim | 4,253 | 3-year cliff | — | — | Off-Cycle | 1/10/2025 | ||||||||||||||
2,163 | 3-year vest | 2,163 | 3-year cliff | Annual | 4/24/2025 | |||||||||||||||
(1) | 2025 grant of RSUs vest in annual installments of 33% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, or 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date, as noted. |
(2) | 2025 grant of PSUs vest 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Company’s TSR performance relative to a defined index over the performance period. |
(3) | Awards marked as “Sign-On” or “Off-Cycle” were granted outside the annual grant cycle. The grant date fair value of these awards is included in the Summary Compensation Table. |
Name | Number of Shares Required (1) | Number of Shares Owned (2) | ||||||
Gregory N. Henderson (3) | 16,600 | 13,951 | ||||||
David W. Heinzmann (5) | 15,900 | 59,654 | ||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal (4) | 6,500 | 7,567 | ||||||
Meenal A. Sethna (5) | 5,300 | 24,117 | ||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | 5,500 | 28,591 | ||||||
Chad Marak (5) | 2,200 | 12,363 | ||||||
Deepak Nayar | 3,200 | 6,009 | ||||||
Peter Kim | 2,000 | 10,175 | ||||||
(1) | Pursuant to the stock ownership policy, the Compensation Committee may adjust the share ownership requirements in the event of a significant increase in the price of the Company’s common stock. The current share ownership requirements are based on the 30-business-day average stock price for the period of December 13, 2021, through January 25, 2022, of $301.35 per share and the NEO’s annualized base salaries for 2022 or at the time of hiring, if later. At the time the share ownership requirements are established, the Compensation Committee uses a multiple of the NEO’s base salary to calculate the minimum share requirement, as described on page 18. |
(2) | Includes direct and indirect ownership of beneficially owned shares and unvested restricted stock/units, and accrued dividend equivalents associated with such unvested awards. |
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(3) | Gregory N. Henderson, who succeeded Mr. Heinzmann as President and Chief Executive Officer on February 10, 2025, owns 13,951 shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the stock ownership policy, Dr. Henderson is required to hold at least 16,600 shares of the Company’s common stock within five (5) years of his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer. |
(4) | Abhishek Khandelwal, who succeeded Ms. Sethna as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on June 18, 2025, owns 7,567 shares of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the stock ownership policy, Mr. Khandelwal is required to hold at least 6,500 shares of the Company’s common stock within five (5) years of his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. |
(5) | For Messrs. Heinzmann and Marak and Ms. Sethna, who terminated employment during the fiscal year, ownership is shown based on the information contained in their final Form 4 filings. |
D. | Health and Welfare Programs and Perquisites |
E. | Retirement and Post-Employment Arrangements |
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Compensation Committee: | |||
William P. Noglows (Chairman) | |||
Kristina A. Cerniglia | |||
Tzau-Jin Chung | |||
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Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) (1) | Bonus ($) (2) | Stock Awards - PSUs ($) (3) | Stock Awards - RSUs ($) (4) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) (5) | All Other Compensation ($) (6) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson President and Chief Executive Officer (7) | 2025 | $895,833 | $0 | $14,545,184 | $2,275,057 | $0 | $1,722,945 | $156,379 | $19,595,398 | ||||||||||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann Former President and Chief Executive Officer (8) | 2025 | $770,165 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,320 | $831,485 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $1,036,378 | $0 | $0 | $2,459,382 | $2,419,233 | $274,369 | $116,322 | $6,305,684 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | $997,691 | $0 | $0 | $2,291,379 | $2,304,434 | $900,000 | $148,002 | $6,641,506 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (9) | 2025 | $347,159 | $250,000 | $2,634,555 | $1,650,020 | $0 | $461,611 | $38,054 | $5,381,399 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (10) | 2025 | $476,265 | $850 | $0 | $608,065 | $0 | $0 | $3,980,013 | $5,065,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $613,182 | $663 | $0 | $824,074 | $810,550 | $133,527 | $71,938 | $2,453,934 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | $569,355 | $641 | $0 | $789,284 | $793,792 | $391,504 | $83,949 | $2,628,525 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary (11) | 2025 | $605,176 | $850 | $1,178,907 | $1,402,084 | $0 | $771,041 | $58,606 | $4,016,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $586,855 | $0 | $0 | $782,397 | $769,609 | $227,392 | $67,282 | $2,433,535 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | $566,346 | $0 | $0 | $717,295 | $721,412 | $384,279 | $82,479 | $2,471,811 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Chad Marak Former Senior Vice President and General Manager, Semiconductor Products (12) | 2025 | $380,088 | $0 | $607,032 | $1,388,883 | $0 | $0 | $1,154,045 | $3,530,048 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $430,350 | $0 | $0 | $479,171 | $471,353 | $88,437 | $41,263 | $1,510,574 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronics Business | 2025 | $532,536 | $0 | $922,183 | $634,811 | $0 | $733,424 | $46,618 | $2,878,572 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | $515,810 | $0 | $0 | $535,491 | $526,745 | $336,656 | $39,360 | $1,954,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | $495,971 | $0 | $0 | $527,763 | $530,638 | $180,283 | $59,865 | $1,794,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Peter Kim Senior Vice President and General Manager, Industrial Business | 2025 | $406,227 | $0 | $547,088 | $1,347,033 | $0 | $246,169 | $35,912 | $2,582,429 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | Base salary includes compensation deferred under the 401(k) Plan and the Supplemental Plan. |
(2) | For fiscal year 2025, represents discretionary payments made to NEOs. For Mr. Khandewal, amount includes a cash sign-on bonus of $250,000. For Ms. Sethna and Mr. Stafford, amount includes $850 in reimbursements for each individual in connection with the Company’s wellness initiatives. For fiscal year 2024, represents discretionary payments made to NEOs earned in connection with the Company’s wellness initiatives in the amount of $663 for Ms. Sethna. For fiscal year 2023, represents discretionary bonuses earned in connection with the Company’s wellness initiatives in the amount of $641 for Ms. Sethna. |
(3) | Represents the full grant date fair value of PSUs for fiscal year 2025 in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, based on assumptions described in Note 12 to our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025. |
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(4) | Represents the full grant date fair value of RSUs for fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, based on assumptions described in Note 12 to our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025. |
(5) | Represents payouts for performance under the Annual Incentive Plan. See pages 33-36 for information on how amounts were determined. |
(6) | The amounts shown are detailed in the supplemental “All Other Compensation” table below. |
(7) | Dr. Henderson joined the Company on February 10, 2025. The amount reported in the “Salary” column reflects the portion of base salary earned during fiscal year 2025. |
(8) | Mr. Heinzmann ceased serving as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 10, 2025. He continued to serve as a Strategic Advisor to the Company until his termination date of August 10, 2025. The amount reported in the “Salary” column reflects the portion of base salary earned during fiscal year 2025. |
(9) | Mr. Khandelwal joined the Company on June 18, 2025. The amount reported in the “Salary” column reflects the portion of base salary earned during fiscal year 2025. |
(10) | Ms. Sethna ceased serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 18, 2025. She continued to serve as a Special Advisor to the Company until her termination date of September 1, 2025. The amount reported in the “Salary” column reflects the portion of base salary earned during fiscal year 2025. |
(11) | Mr. Stafford was appointed as Executive Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary in June 2021 and previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer and Corporate Secretary. |
(12) | Mr. Marak was appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager Semiconductor Products in April 2022 and previously served as Vice President and General Manager Power Semiconductor Business. Mr. Marak ceased serving as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Semiconductor Products effective August 11, 2025. He continued to serve as a Strategic Advisor until his termination date of October 1, 2025. The amount reported in the “Salary” column reflects the portion of base salary earned during fiscal year 2025. |
Name | 401(k) Plan Company Matching Contributions ($) | Supplemental Plan Company Matching Contributions ($) | Severance Amounts ($) | Miscellaneous ($) | Total All Other Compensation ($) | ||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | $21,000 | $37,591 | − | $97,788(1) | $156,379 | ||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | $14,000 | $27,781 | – | $19,539(2) | $61,320 | ||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | $16,693 | $2,167 | – | $19,194(3) | $38,054 | ||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | $14,000 | $10,392 | $3,935,373(9) | $20,248(4) | $3,980,013 | ||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | $21,000 | $24,406 | – | $13,200(5) | $58,606 | ||||||||||||
Chad Marak | $14,000 | $4,741 | $1,126,266(10) | $9,038(6) | $1,154,045 | ||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | $21,000 | $24,418 | – | $1,200(7) | $46,618 | ||||||||||||
Peter Kim | $21,000 | $6,123 | – | $8,789(8) | $35,912 | ||||||||||||
(1) | The amount reported for Dr. Henderson includes the cost of: onboarding relocation ($79,588); an executive physical ($5,200); life and AD&D insurance ($1,000); and tax and financial planning services ($12,000). |
(2) | The amount reported for Mr. Heinzmann includes the cost of: an executive physical ($6,739); life and AD&D insurance ($800); and tax and financial planning services ($12,000). |
(3) | The amount reported for Mr. Khandelwal includes the cost of: an executive physical ($6,595); life and AD&D insurance ($600); and tax and financial planning services ($12,000). |
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(4) | The amount reported for Ms. Sethna includes the cost of: partial reimbursement of health club membership dues generally available to U.S. employees ($400); an executive physical ($6,948); life and AD&D insurance ($900); and tax and financial planning services ($12,000). |
(5) | The amount reported for Mr. Stafford includes the cost of: life and AD&D insurance ($1,200) and tax and financial planning services ($12,000). |
(6) | The amount reported for Mr. Marak includes the cost of: life and AD&D insurance ($1,000) and tax and financial planning services ($8,038). |
(7) | The amount for Mr. Nayar includes the cost of: life and AD&D insurance ($1,200). |
(8) | The amount reported for Mr. Kim includes the cost of: an executive physical ($7,589) and life and AD&D insurance ($1,200). |
(9) | The amount reported for Ms. Sethna includes the cost of severance benefits, which include 1.5 times the base salary and target annual bonus, the pro-rated actual annual bonus for 2025, the cost of continued coverage under our group health plans for twelve months, the cost of outplacement services for one year, the value of all unvested stock options, and the value of unvested RSUs except for the award granted on January 23, 2025, for which 50% of the value vested. |
(10) | The amount reported for Mr. Marak includes the cost of severance benefits, which include 1 time the base salary and target annual bonus, the pro-rated actual annual bonus for 2025, the cost of continued coverage under our group health plans for twelve months, and the cost of outplacement services for one year. |
Name | Type of Award | Grant Date | Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards | All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or Units (#) | Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards (1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Threshold ($) | Target ($) | Maximum ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | RSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 12,884(3) | $2,275,057 | ||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 2/10/25 | 29,822(5) | $11,286,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 12,884(4) | $3,258,750 | |||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | 625,000 | $1,250,000 | $2,750,000 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | RSUs | 6/18/25 | – | – | – | 7,523(6) | $1,650,020 | ||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 6/18/25 | – | – | – | 7,523(5) | $2,634,555 | |||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | $276,250 | $552,500 | $1,215,500 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | RSUs | 1/23/25 | – | – | – | 2,661(7) | $608,065 | ||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | $272,883 | $545,766 | $1,200,686 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | RSUs | 1/23/25 | – | – | – | 2,534(7) | $579,044 | ||||||||||||||||
RSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 4,661(3) | $823,039 | |||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 4,661(4) | $1,178,907 | |||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | $259,086 | $518,173 | $1,139,980 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Chad Marak | RSUs | 1/10/25 | – | – | – | 4,253(7) | $965,091 | ||||||||||||||||
RSUs | 4/24/25 | 2,400(3) | $423,792 | ||||||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 4/25/25 | – | – | – | 2,400(4) | $607,032 | |||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | $160,371 | $320,741 | $705,631 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | RSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 3,646(3) | $643,811 | ||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 3,646(4) | $922,183 | |||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | $214,577 | $429,154 | $944,138 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
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Name | Type of Award | Grant Date | Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards | All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or Units (#) | Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards (1) | ||||||||||||||||||
Threshold ($) | Target ($) | Maximum ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Peter Kim | RSUs | 1/10/25 | – | – | – | 4,253(7) | $965,091 | ||||||||||||||||
RSUs | 4/24/25 | 2,163(3) | $381,943 | ||||||||||||||||||||
PSUs | 4/24/25 | – | – | – | 2,163(4) | $547,088 | |||||||||||||||||
Annual Cash(2) | – | $134,225 | $268,450 | $590,590 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Represents the full grant date fair value of 2025 awards calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, based on assumptions described in Note 12 to our audited financial statements included in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There can be no assurance that amounts shown under the Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards column will ever be realized by the NEOs. |
(2) | These amounts represent 2025 annual incentive cash awards granted under the Annual Incentive Plan. The actual 2025 annual incentive cash award achievements were determined by the Compensation Committee and approved by the full Board in January 2026 and are reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column. In addition, the actual earned bonuses for Messrs. Henderson, Khandelwal and Marak, and for Ms. Sethna, were prorated to reflect the portion of the year each NEO was employed. Refer to pages 33–36 for additional information concerning these awards. |
(3) | Represents the 2025 annual grant of RSUs awarded under the Long-Term Incentive Plan that typically vest annually in installments of 33% on each anniversary of the grant date such that the RSUs are fully vested on or after three years from the date of grant. Dividend equivalents are credited on unvested RSUs and are paid only to the extent the underlying awards vest. Refer to pages 37–38 for additional information concerning these awards. |
(4) | Represents the 2025 annual grant of PSUs awarded under the Long-Term Incentive Plan which are subject to cliff vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date, contingent upon the achievement of a pre-established performance goal. Dividend equivalents are credited on unvested PSUs and are paid only to the extent the underlying awards vest. Refer to page 37 for additional information concerning these awards. |
(5) | Represents the sign-on grant of PSUs awarded under the Long-Term Incentive Plan which are subject to cliff vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date, contingent upon the achievement of a pre-established performance goal. Dividend equivalents are credited on unvested PSUs and are paid only to the extent the underlying awards vest. Refer to page 37 for additional information concerning these awards. |
(6) | Represents the sign-on grant of RSUs awarded under the LF/IXYS plan which vest annually in installments of 33% on each anniversary of the grant date such that the RSUs are fully vested on or after three years from the date of grant. Dividend equivalents are credited on unvested RSUs and are paid only to the extent the underlying awards vest. Refer to page 37 for additional information concerning these awards. |
(7) | Represents a special one-time grant of RSUs awarded under the Long-Term Incentive Plan which was, upon grant, subject to cliff vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date. Refer to page 37 for additional information concerning these awards. |
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Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Name | Date of Grant | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) | Option Exercise Price ($) (1) | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) (4) | ||||||||||||||||
Exercisable | Unexercisable | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | 5/15/2023 | 437 | 218 | $261.02 | 5/15/2030 | 143 | $37,482 | ||||||||||||||||
4/25/2024 | 256 | 512 | $230.39 | 4/25/2031 | 348 | $91,214 | |||||||||||||||||
2/10/2025 | 0 | 0 | 30,187 (5) | $7,912,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
4/24/2025 | 0 | 0 | 26,000 (5) | $6,814,860 | |||||||||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | 4/23/2020 | 42,711 | 0 | $132.08 | 4/23/2027 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||
4/22/2021 | 18,844 | 0 | $267.84 | 4/22/2028 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/28/2022 | 28,190 | 0 | $231.64 | 4/28/2029 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/27/2023 | 29,800 | 0 | $240.76 | 4/27/2030 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/25/2024 | 32,145 | 0 | $230.39 | 4/25/2031 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | 6/18/2025 | – | – | – | – | 15,134 (5) | $3,966,773 | ||||||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | 4/22/2021 | 6,793 | 0 | $267.84 | 4/22/2028 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||
4/28/2022 | 9,808 | 0 | $231.64 | 4/28/2029 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/27/2023 | 10,265 | 0 | $240.76 | 4/27/2030 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/25/2024 | 10,770 | 0 | $230.39 | 4/25/2031 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
Ryan Stafford | 4/23/2020 | 16,839 | 0 | $132.08 | 4/23/2027 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||
4/22/2021 | 10,023 | 0 | $267.84 | 4/22/2028 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/28/2022 | 9,506 | 0 | $231.64 | 4/28/2029 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/27/2023 | 6,219 | 3,110 (2) | $240.76 | 4/27/2030 | 1,013 | $265,517 | |||||||||||||||||
4/25/2024 | 3,409 | 6,817 (3) | $230.39 | 4/25/2031 | 2,315 | $606,785 | |||||||||||||||||
1/23/2025 | – | – | – | – | 2,534 | $664,187 | |||||||||||||||||
4/24/2025 | – | – | – | – | 9,404(5) | $2,464,882 | |||||||||||||||||
Chad Marak | 4/22/2021 | 1,330 | 0 | $267.84 | 1/1/2026 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 4/22/2021 | 4,300 | 0 | $267.84 | 4/22/2028 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||
4/27/2023 | 4,575 | 2,287(2) | $240.76 | 4/27/2030 | 745 | $195,272 | |||||||||||||||||
4/25/2024 | 0 | 4,666(3) | $230.39 | 4/25/2031 | 1,584 | $415,182 | |||||||||||||||||
4/24/2025 | – | – | – | – | 7,360(5) | $1,929,130 | |||||||||||||||||
Peter Kim | 7/10/2020 | 5,488 | 0 | $166.63 | 7/10/2027 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||||||||
4/22/2021 | 1,355 | 0 | $267.84 | 4/22/2028 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/28/2022 | 2,486 | 0 | $231.64 | 4/28/2029 | 0 | $0 | |||||||||||||||||
4/27/2023 | 2,190 | 1,095(2) | $240.76 | 4/27/2030 | 357 | $93,573 | |||||||||||||||||
4/25/2024 | 1,523 | 3,045(3) | $230.39 | 4/25/2031 | 1,034 | $271,022 | |||||||||||||||||
1/23/2025 | – | – | – | – | 4,253 | $1,114,754 | |||||||||||||||||
4/24/2025 | – | – | – | – | 4,364(5) | $1,143,848 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | The exercise price shown for individual optionees is the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant (determined based on the closing stock price on that date reported by NASDAQ). |
(2) | Options vest annually in installments of 33% beginning April 27, 2024, such that the options are fully exercisable on or after three years from the date of grant. |
(3) | Options vest annually in installments of 33% beginning April 25, 2025, such that the options are fully exercisable on or after three years from the date of grant. |
(4) | Values are based on the closing stock price of $262.11 per share of our common stock on the NASDAQ on December 26, 2025, the last trading day of the 2025 fiscal year. The number of PSUs reported reflects the target number of units granted. There is no assurance that, if or when the PSUs and RSUs vest they will have this value. To the extent applicable, the market value of shares that have not vested also reflects accrued dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs and PSUs. |
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(5) | Includes dividend equivalents credited in the form of additional units, which remain subject to the same vesting and performance conditions as the underlying award. The number of units shown reflects both the original grant and any dividend equivalents accrued through the end of the fiscal year. |
Name | Option Awards | Stock Awards | ||||||||||||
Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise (#) | Value Realized on Exercise ($) (1) | Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting (#) | Value Realized on Vesting ($) (2) | |||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | 0 | $0 | 317 (3) | $61,588 | ||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | 25,888 | $1,735,119 | 20,262 (4) | $4,346,040 | ||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | ||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | 39,157 | $3,364,221 | 8,218 (5) | $1,858,974 | ||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | 10,206 | $633,830 | 3,140 (6) | $555,716 | ||||||||||
Chad Marak | 13,711 | $720,927 | 1,531 (7) | $270,609 | ||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | 9,823 | $264,246 | 2,301 (8) | $407,388 | ||||||||||
Peter Kim | 2,049 | $282,191 | 1,127 (9) | $199,174 | ||||||||||
(1) | Value Realized on Exercise represents the difference between exercise price and market price at the time of exercise, excluding any tax obligation in connection with such exercises. |
(2) | Determined based on the closing stock price of the Company common stock on the vesting dates, excluding tax obligations incurred in connection with such vesting. |
(3) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on May 15, 2023 and April 25, 2024 while serving as a member of the Board of Directors, prior to becoming the President and Chief Executive Officer. |
(4) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on April 28, 2022, April 27, 2023 and April 25, 2024 with the remaining unvested portion accelerated upon termination on August 10, 2025. Number of shares includes 8,340 shares withheld by the Company to pay for minimum withholding tax due upon the vesting of the RSU awards on April 28, 2025, April 27, 2025, April 25, 2025, and August 10, 2025. |
(5) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on April 28, 2022, April 27, 2023 and April 25, 2024 with the remaining unvested portion accelerated upon termination on September 1, 2025. Also represented is the RSU award granted on January 23, 2025, in which 50% accelerated upon termination on September 1, 2025. Number of shares includes 3,140 shares withheld by the Company to pay for minimum withholding tax due upon the vesting of the RSU awards on April 28, 2025, April 27, 2025, April 25, 2025 and September 1, 2025. |
(6) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on April 28, 2022, April 27, 2023 and April 25, 2024. Number of shares includes 920 shares withheld by the Company to pay for minimum withholding tax due upon the vesting of the RSU awards on April 28, 2025, April 27, 2025, and April 25, 2025. |
(7) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on April 28, 2022, April 27, 2023 and April 25, 2024. Number of shares includes 373 shares withheld by the Company to pay for minimum withholding tax due upon the vesting of the RSU awards on April 28, 2025, April 27, 2025, and April 25, 2025. |
(8) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on April 28, 2022, April 27, 2023 and April 25, 2024. Number of shares includes 824 shares withheld by the Company to pay for minimum withholding tax due upon the vesting of the RSU awards on April 28, 2025, April 27, 2025, and April 25, 2025. |
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(9) | Represents 33% installment vesting of RSU award granted on April 28, 2022, April 27, 2023 and April 25, 2024. Number of shares includes 329 shares withheld by the Company to pay for minimum withholding tax due upon the vesting of the RSU awards on April 28, 2025, April 27, 2025, and April 25, 2025. |
Name | Executive Contributions in Last Fiscal Year ($) (1) | Company Contributions in Last Fiscal Year ($) (2) | Aggregate Earnings (Losses) in Last Fiscal Year ($) (3) | Aggregate Withdrawals / Distributions ($) | Aggregate Balance at Last Fiscal Year-End ($) | ||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | $158,333 | $37,591 | $10,520 | $0 | $206,444 | ||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | $154,033 | $27,781 | $759,089 | $0 | $6,285,300 | ||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | $0 | $2,167 | $0 | $0 | $2,167 | ||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | $37,166 | $10,392 | $299,589 | $0 | $2,487,342 | ||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford | $30,259 | $24,406 | $137,873 | $0 | $1,063,936 | ||||||||||||
Chad Marak | $16,972 | $4,741 | $35,211 | $0 | $232,039 | ||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | $0 | $24,418 | $35,204 | $0 | $358,873 | ||||||||||||
Peter Kim | $0 | $6,123 | $11,261 | $0 | $82,684 | ||||||||||||
(1) | Reflects amounts that have been reported in the Salary column of the Summary Compensation Table. |
(2) | These amounts reflect Company and matching contributions made under the Supplemental Plan. These amounts were reported in the All Other Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table for 2025. These amounts include contributions that are attributable to the 2025 fiscal year but that were made in 2026 after the end of the 2025 fiscal year. |
(3) | These amounts represent interest earnings/losses credited to each NEO’s account in the Supplemental Plan. Interest earnings/losses credited to these accounts are derived from the actual returns on the same investment options that are available under the 401(k) Plan, and the allocation the executives make amongst those qualified plan investment options. Given that these investment options are available to all employees participating in the non-discriminatory, tax-qualified 401(k) Plan, the interest earnings credited to the Supplemental Plan are not considered to be above market and, thus, do not need to be reported in the Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings column of the Summary Compensation Table, which column is not included in our Summary Compensation Table. |
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(1) | a lump sum payment equal to two times (three times in the case of the CEO) his or her annual base salary and the greater of: (i) the average of the NEO’s annual bonus for the three years prior to termination from service and (ii) the target bonus amount applicable to the NEO for the fiscal year in which the termination occurs; |
(2) | a pro-rata amount equal to the greatest of such NEO’s (i) target annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination occurs, (ii) annual bonus for the year in which the termination occurs based on performance through the termination date, and (iii) average annual bonus for the last three fiscal years for the three years prior to the termination date; |
(3) | during the two years (three years in the case of the CEO) following termination, reimbursement of the premium cost in excess of the normal active employee rate for his or her peer group to continue group medical benefits under COBRA (or reimbursements of excess individual insurance policy costs, if COBRA is not available) plus reimbursement of any post-tax difference; |
(4) | for a period of up to two years (three years in the case of the CEO) after termination, or until the NEO accepts employment with any third party if earlier, reasonable outplacement services to the NEO; |
(5) | any option or right granted to the NEO under any of our equity-based plans will be exercisable by the NEO until the earlier of the date on which the option or right terminates in accordance with the terms of its grant |
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(6) | the payment or provision of other amounts or benefits required to be paid under any of our plans, programs, policies, practices, contracts or agreements. |
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◼ | Severance benefits equal to a specified multiple of base salary and target annual bonus (2x for CEO, 1.5x for Executive Vice Presidents, and 1x for Senior Vice Presidents); |
◼ | Pro-rated actual annual bonus for the year of termination; |
◼ | Payment of premiums for continued group health coverage for a specified period (18 months for CEO and Executive Vice Presidents, and 12 months for Senior Vice Presidents), or, if shorter, the maximum period provided by law; and |
◼ | Continuation of perquisites through the end of the year of termination, and outplacement services for up to one year after the date of termination. |
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Name | Voluntary Resignation or Retirement (1) | Resignation for Good Reason or Involuntary Termination other than for Cause within 2 years of a Change of Control (2) | Death (3) | Disability (4) | Termination for Cause (5) | Involuntary Termination other than for Cause, Death, Disability or Change of Control (6) | ||||||||||||||
Gregory N. Henderson | $206,444 | $23,748,352 | $4,947,309 | $3,947,309 | $206,444 | $6,527,696 | ||||||||||||||
David W. Heinzmann | $9,396,928 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||
Abhishek Khandelwal | $2,167 | $7,071,506 | $1,663,208 | $663,208 | $2,167 | $2,351,953 | ||||||||||||||
Meenal A. Sethna | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $6,422,715 | ||||||||||||||
Ryan K. Stafford (7) | $5,347,941 | $8,512,182 | $3,475,739 | $2,475,739 | $1,063,936 | $7,226,835 | ||||||||||||||
Chad Marak | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1,358,305 | ||||||||||||||
Deepak Nayar | $3,095,290 | $5,870,315 | $2,252,133 | $1,252,133 | $358,873 | $4,849,514 | ||||||||||||||
Peter Kim | $82,684 | $4,564,686 | $1,949,401 | $949,401 | $82,684 | $1,064,047 | ||||||||||||||
(1) | This amount represents, for Messrs. Stafford and Nayar, (i) the value of all unvested stock options (actual value to be determined upon exercise), (ii) the value of all unvested RSUs and related dividend equivalents, (iii) the value of all unvested PSUs and related dividend equivalents (with the number of PSUs shown based on target performance; the actual number of shares earned will be determined at the end of the applicable performance period), and (iv) the value of each NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. For Messrs. Henderson, Khandelwal, and Kim, this amount represents the value of each NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. Mr. Heinzmann retired from the Company effective August 10, 2025. The amount shown reflects actual payments and benefits provided upon retirement, including the accelerated value of unvested stock options as of termination date, unvested RSUs as of termination date, and his Supplemental Plan account balance as of the fiscal year ended 12/27/2025. Mr. Heinzmann’s actual payment related to his Supplemental Plan account balance is subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and will be paid following a six-month delay, as required under 409A rules for specified employees. |
(2) | This amount represents (i) two years of annual base salary (three years for Dr. Henderson) payable in a lump sum on the 30th day following separation of service, (ii) two times (three times for Dr. Henderson) the greater of the average AIP bonuses for the previous three years and the AIP target bonus for 2025 payable in a lump sum on the 30th day following separation of service, (iii) an amount equal to the greatest of the average AIP bonuses for three years, the AIP target bonus for 2025, and the AIP bonus for 2025 based on performance through separation of service payable in a lump sum on the 30th day following separation of service, (iv) the cost of two years of continued coverage under our group health and dental plans (three years for Dr. Henderson), and (v) the cost of outplacement services for two years, assuming the value of this benefit is 15% of the NEO’s annual base salary. In addition, this amount includes the value of all unvested stock options (actual value to be determined upon exercise), all unvested RSUs and related dividend equivalents which vest upon termination, all unvested PSUs and related dividend equivalents which vest upon termination, and the value of the NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. The value of PSUs is based upon the target number of shares; however, in accordance with the terms of the award, the actual number of shares subject to the PSU award upon a change of control will be determined based on the greater of the target level of performance and the actual level of performance measured through the date of the change of control. If the change of control and severance payments and benefits are above the threshold which triggers an excise tax under Section 280G of the Code, either the severance is reduced to the amount such that the excise tax is avoided or the full severance is paid with the excise tax imposed, whichever is more favorable to the executive on an after-tax basis. |
(3) | This amount represents (i) life insurance coverage equal to the lesser of three times the executive’s annual base salary and $1,000,000, (ii) the value of all unvested stock options which vest upon termination (actual value to be determined upon exercise), (iii) the value of a pro-rata portion of all unvested RSUs and related dividend equivalents which vest upon termination, (iv) the value of a pro-rata portion of all unvested PSUs and related dividend equivalents which vest upon termination, with the number of PSUs included at the prorated target |
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(4) | This amount represents (i) the value of all unvested stock options which vest upon termination (actual value to be determined upon exercise), (ii) the value of a pro-rata portion of all unvested RSUs and related dividend equivalents which vest upon termination, (iii) the value of a pro-rata portion of all unvested PSUs and related dividend equivalents which vest upon termination, with the number of PSUs included at the prorated target number of shares ; upon termination, such prorated PSUs shall become immediately vested, with the number of shares determined based on the actual level of performance measured through the date of termination (as if the date of termination were the last day of the performance period), and (iv) the NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. |
(5) | This amount represents the value of each NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. |
(6) | This amount represents (i) severance benefits equal to a multiple of base and target annual bonus (2 times for Dr. Henderson, one and a half times for Mr. Khandelwal and Mr. Stafford, and one time for Messrs. Nayar and Kim), (ii) AIP target bonus for 2025, (iii) the cost of continued coverage under our group health and dental plans (eighteen months for Messrs. Henderson, Khandelwal and Stafford and twelve months for Messrs. Nayar and Kim), and (iv) the cost of outplacement services for one year, assuming the value of this benefit is 7.5% of the NEO’s annual base salary. In addition, this amount represents, for Messrs. Stafford and Nayar, (i) the value of all unvested stock options (actual value to be determined upon exercise), (ii) the value of all unvested RSUs and related dividend equivalents, (iii) the value of all unvested PSUs and related dividend equivalents (with the number of PSUs shown based on target performance; the actual number of shares earned will be determined at the end of the applicable performance period), and (iv) the value of each NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. For Messrs. Henderson, Khandelwal, Stafford, Nayar and Kim, this amount represents the value of each NEO’s Supplemental Plan account balance. For Ms. Sethna, who terminated employment on September 1, 2025, the amount includes actual payments and benefits received, consisting of one and a half times base salary and target annual bonus, pro-rated AIP for 2025, continued coverage under group health plans, the cost of outplacement services for one year, the value of unvested stock options as of her termination date, and the value of unvested RSUs through her termination date. The amount also includes her Supplemental Plan account balance as of fiscal year end 12/27/25. For Mr. Marak, who terminated employment on October 1, 2025, the amount includes actual payments and benefits received, consisting of one times base salary and target annual bonus, pro-rated AIP bonus for 2025, continued coverage under group health plans, the cost of outplacement services for one year, and his Supplemental Plan account balance as of fiscal year end 12/27/25. Ms. Sethna’s and Mr. Marak’s payment related to their Supplemental Plan account balance is subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and will be paid following a six-month delay, as required under 409A rules for specified employees. |
(7) | On January 7, 2026, the Company and Mr. Stafford agreed to Mr. Stafford’s separation from employment, effective April 30, 2026. In connection with his separation, Mr. Stafford is entitled to receive $1,968,305, composed of the following severance benefits: (i) one and a half times his base salary and target annual bonus, (ii) his 2026 AIP target bonus, (iii) the cost of continued coverage under the Company’s group health and dental plans for eighteen months, and (iv) the cost of outplacement services for eighteen months. In addition, Mr. Stafford will receive (v) accelerated vesting of 50% of the restricted stock units granted to him on January 23, 2025, (vi) the value of all unvested stock options (actual value to be determined upon exercise), (vii) the value of all unvested restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents, (viii) the value of all unvested performance stock units and related dividend equivalents (with the number of PSUs shown based on target performance; the actual number of shares earned will be determined at the end of the applicable performance period), and (ix) the value of his Supplemental Plan account balance subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and will be paid following a six-month delay, as required under 409A rules for specified employees. |
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◼ | the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of our company (other than Dr. Henderson, our Chief Executive Officer), was $17,578; |
◼ | the annual total compensation of Dr. Henderson, our Chief Executive Officer, was $19,783,359; and |
◼ | the ratio of the annual total compensation of our Chief Executive Officer to the median of the annual total compensation of all employees, which represents a reasonable estimate calculated in accordance with SEC regulations and guidance, is 1,125 to 1. |
◼ | As of December 27, 2025, we had 15,794 employees of Littelfuse, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, with 44% of these employees located in the Americas (including U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil), 13% located in Europe (primarily in Lithuania, France, United Kingdom and Germany), and 43% located in various countries in Asia-Pacific (primarily in China and the Philippines). |
◼ | After taking into consideration the adjustments permitted by the SEC rules, we have excluded 723 employees of Basler Electric, and 243 employees of the Dortmund fab, both of which were acquired during fiscal year 2025. As a result, our employee population for purposes of identifying our median employee consisted of 15,794 individuals. The majority of these employees are full-time (or full-time equivalent) employees, with less than 1% who are employed on a part-time basis. |
◼ | To find the median of the annual total compensation of all our employees (other than our Chief Executive Officer) as of December 27, 2025, we used the annual base pay, including salary or hourly wages, from our global payroll records. We annualized the compensation of all permanent employees who were hired in fiscal 2025 and remained employed at the end of fiscal 2025, although they did not work for the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries for the entire fiscal year. We did not make any cost-of-living adjustments in identifying the median employee. |
◼ | Our median employee is a full-time, hourly employee located in the Americas, with a base salary of $9,446. Once the median employee was identified, we collected, from local HR, all other compensation elements, including overtime pay, productivity awards, and transportation and housing benefits to calculate the median employee’s total annual compensation in the amount of $17,578. |
◼ | All compensation components for non-U.S. employees were converted into U.S. dollars using fiscal year 2025 annually set internal exchange rates. |
◼ | With respect to the annual total compensation of our Chief Executive Officer, we used the amount reported in the “Total” column of our 2025 Summary Compensation Table included in this Proxy Statement on page 42 and incorporated by reference under Item 11 of Part III of our Annual Report. |
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Year | Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO (Henderson) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO (Henderson) (1) | Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO (Heinzmann) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO (Heinzmann) (2) | Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO NEOs (1) | Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers (3) | Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On: | Net (Loss) Income (5) | Adjusted Earnings Per Share (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Shareholder Return | Peer Group Total Shareholder Return (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2025 | $ | $ | $ | ($ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ($ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | N/A | N/A | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | N/A | N/A | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | N/A | N/A | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | N/A | N/A | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) | The table below outlines the amounts included as additions and deductions in the calculation of Compensation Actually Paid (CAP) for our Principal Executive Officer (PEO), |
Year | Reported Summary Compensation Table total for PEO (Henderson) | Reported Value of Equity Awards | Equity Award Adjustments (a) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO (Henderson) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
($) | ($) Stock Awards - PSUs (b) | ($) Stock Awards - RSUs (c) | ($) Option Awards (d) | ($) Stock Awards - PSUs (e) | ($) Stock Awards (f) | ($) Option Awards (g) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||
2025 | $ | $ | $ | N/A | $ | $ | ($ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
2023 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
(a) | The methodology for estimating the fair value of performance share awards at each applicable measurement date is consistent with the Monte Carlo methodology as described in Note 12 “Stock-Based Compensation” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Reports on Form 10-K. The methodology for estimating the fair value of restricted stock unit awards is consistent with the methodology as described in Note 12 “Stock-Based Compensation” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Reports on Form 10-K. The methodology for estimating the fair value of stock option awards at each applicable measurement date is consistent with the Black Scholes methodology as described in Note 12 “Stock-Based Compensation” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2021-2025 Annual Reports on Form 10-K, with the exception of the expected life assumption. The expected life assumption used in estimating the stock option valuations noted above ranges from |
(b) | The reported value of performance share awards represents the grant date fair value of performance share awards as reported in the “Stock Awards - PSUs” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year, and includes dividend equivalents on unvested shares if applicable to that award. |
(c) | The reported value of restricted stock awards represents the grant date fair value of restricted stock awards as reported in the “Stock Awards - RSUs” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year, and includes dividend equivalents on unvested shares if applicable to that award. |
(d) | The reported value of option awards represents the grant date fair value of stock option awards as reported in the “Option Awards” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year. |
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(e) | The performance share equity award adjustments incorporate the following additions (or subtractions, as applicable): |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ( |
(f) | The restricted stock equity award adjustments incorporate the following additions (or subtractions, as applicable): |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(g) | The option award adjustments for each applicable year include the addition (or subtraction, as applicable) of the following: |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(2) | The table below outlines the amounts included as additions and deductions in the calculation of Compensation Actually Paid (CAP) for our Principal Executive Officer (PEO), |
Year | Reported Summary Compensation Table total for PEO (Heinzmann) | Reported Value of Equity Awards | Equity Award Adjustments (a) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO (Heinzmann) | ||||||||||||||||
($) | ($) Stock Awards - RSUs (b) | ($) Option Awards (c) | ($) Stock Awards - RSUs (d) | ($) Option Awards (e) | ($) | |||||||||||||||
2025 | $ | N/A | N/A | ($ | ($ | ($ | ||||||||||||||
2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ($ | $ | ||||||||||||||
2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
(a) | The methodology for estimating the fair value of restricted stock unit awards is consistent with the methodology as described in Note 12 “Stock-Based Compensation” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Reports on Form 10-K. The methodology for estimating the fair value of stock option awards at each applicable measurement date is consistent with the Black Scholes |
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(b) | The reported value of restricted stock awards represents the grant date fair value of restricted stock awards as reported in the “Stock Awards - RSUs” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year. |
(c) | The reported value of option awards represents the grant date fair value of stock option awards as reported in the “Option Awards” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year. |
(d) | The restricted stock equity award adjustments incorporate the following additions (or subtractions, as applicable): |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: $($ |
(e) | The option award adjustments for each applicable year include the addition (or subtraction, as applicable) of the following: |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(3) | The table below outlines the amounts included as additions and deductions in the calculation of compensation actually paid (CAP) for Non-PEO NEOs. |
Year | Reported Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO NEOs | Reported Value of Equity Awards | Equity Award Adjustments (a) | Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO NEOs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
($) | ($) Stock Awards - PSUs (b) | ($) Stock Awards - RSUs (c) | ($) Option Awards (d) | ($) Stock Awards - PSUs (e) | ($) Stock Awards - RSUs (f) | ($) Option Awards (g) | ($) | |||||||||||||||||||
2025(h) | $ | $ | $ | N/A | $ | $ | ($ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
2024(i) | $ | N/A | $ | $ | N/A | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
2023(j) | $ | N/A | $ | $ | N/A | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
2022(k) | $ | N/A | $ | $ | N/A | ($ | ($ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
2021(l) | $ | N/A | $ | $ | N/A | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
(a) | The methodology for estimating the fair value of performance share awards at each applicable measurement date is consistent with the Monte Carlo methodology as described in Note 12 “Stock-Based Compensation” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2025 Annual Reports on |
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(b) | The reported value of performance share awards represents the grant date fair value of performance share awards as reported in the “Stock Awards - PSUs” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year, and includes dividend equivalents on unvested shares if applicable to that award. |
(c) | The reported value of restricted stock awards represents the grant date fair value of restricted stock awards as reported in the “Stock Awards - RSUs” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year, and includes dividend equivalents on unvested shares if applicable to that award. |
(d) | The reported value of option awards represents the grant date fair value of stock option awards as reported in the “Option Awards” column of the Summary Compensation Table for each applicable year. |
(e) | The performance share equity award adjustments incorporate the following additions (or subtractions, as applicable): |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ( |
(f) | The restricted stock equity award adjustments for stock in each applicable year include the addition (or subtraction, as applicable) of the following |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are both outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(iv) | for all awards granted in prior years that failed to meet vesting conditions in the applicable year, the amount equal to the reduction in fair value due to forfeiture compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(g) | The option award adjustments for each applicable year include the addition (or subtraction, as applicable) of the following: |
(i) | the respective year-end estimated fair value of any equity awards granted in the applicable year that are outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: ( |
(ii) | the amount of change in estimated fair value as of the end of each applicable year as compared to the prior fiscal year for all awards granted in prior years that remain outstanding and unvested as of each year; 2025: $ |
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(iii) | for all awards granted in prior years that vest in the applicable year, the amount equal to the change in fair value as of the vesting date compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(iv) | for all awards granted in prior years that failed to meet vesting conditions in the applicable year, the amount equal to the reduction in fair value due to forfeiture compared to the estimated fair value from the prior fiscal year; 2025: ($ |
(h) | For fiscal year 2025, the following NEOs are included in the calculation: Abhishek Khandelwal, Meenal A. Sethna, Ryan K. Stafford, Chad Marak, Deepak Nayar, and Peter Kim |
(i) | For fiscal year 2024, the following NEOs are included in the calculation: Meenal A. Sethna, Ryan K. Stafford, Chad Marak, and Deepak Nayar |
(j) | For fiscal year 2023, the following NEOs are included in the calculation: Meenal A. Sethna, Ryan K. Stafford, Maggie Chu, and Deepak Nayar |
(k) | For fiscal year 2022, the following NEOs are included in the calculation: Meenal A. Sethna, Ryan K. Stafford, Maggie Chu, and Deepak Nayar |
(l) | For fiscal year 2021, the following NEOs are included in the calculation: Meenal A. Sethna, Ryan K. Stafford, Maggie Chu, and Deepak Nayar |
(4) | For years 2021 – 2025, the Peer Group used for Total Shareholder Return (TSR) is the group of companies consisting of the Dow Jones Electrical Components and Equipment Industry Group Index consistent with the peer group as disclosed in Item 5 in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
(5) | Net (Loss) Income is shown in millions, as reported in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
(6) | Company Selected Measure used is |
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Deloitte & Touche LLP Fiscal Year 2025 | Grant Thornton LLP Fiscal Year 2025 | Deloitte & Touche LLP Fiscal Year 2024 | Grant Thornton LLP Fiscal Year 2024 | |||||||||||
Audit Fees (1) | $4,718,153 | $75,000 | $4,029,680 | $150,000 | ||||||||||
Audit-Related Fees (2) | — | — | — | $35,674 | ||||||||||
Tax Fees (3) | $155,879 | — | $146,900 | — | ||||||||||
All Other Fees (4) | $3,790 | — | $3,790 | — | ||||||||||
Total | $4,877,822 | $75,000 | $4,180,370 | $185,674 | ||||||||||
(1) | Includes fees related to U.S. GAAP audit and statutory audits of foreign subsidiaries in 2024, and in 2025, includes fees related to the 2025 10-K. |
(2) | Includes fees related to audits of employee benefit plans in each year. |
(3) | Includes fees related to tax, transfer pricing and expatriate tax advice and compliance in each year and other miscellaneous services. |
(4) | Includes fees related to subscription access to Deloitte & Touche LLP’s on-line accounting research tool in each year. |
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Kristina A. Cerniglia (Chairperson) | |||
Gayla J. Delly | |||
Maria C. Green | |||
Anthony Grillo | |||
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