Moog Inc. adopts deferred comp plan; deferrals up to 75%
Moog Inc. announced that its Board approved a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moog Inc. announced that its Board approved a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2026. The plan is a “top hat” arrangement under ERISA for a select group of management or highly compensated employees and is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.
Eligible participants may elect to defer up to 75% of base salary and up to 75% of discretionary or annual incentive cash compensation, subject to annual adjustment by the committee. Deferred amounts are unsecured general obligations of the company, credited to individual accounts, with immediate vesting on employee deferrals. The company may make additional contributions at its discretion, which may be subject to a vesting schedule.
Distributions generally occur as a lump-sum upon separation from service, unless installments or a scheduled date are elected. Payouts also occur upon a change in control or death. Administrative rules govern the timing and method of deferral elections and changes.
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New deferred compensation plan for select employees; shifts cash timing and adds unsecured obligations, with neutral near-term impact.
The Board approved a Non‑Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan effective
This structure changes payment timing rather than increasing stated pay levels. It can reduce near‑term cash outflows while creating future payment obligations reflected as unsecured liabilities tied to participant accounts. The plan includes administrative rules on election timing consistent with 409A and allows distributions at separation (lump sum by default, or installments if elected), at a scheduled date, upon a change in control as defined in the plan, or upon death.
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