DEF 14A of Arcosa, Inc.
Filed Mar 26, 2024 · FY20230001739445-24-000051
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than The Registrant)
| | 51 - Outstanding Equity Awards at Year-End 53 - Stock Vested in 2023 53 - Nonqualified Deferred Compensation 54 - Deferred Compensation Discussion 54 - Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control | | 57 | CEO Pay Ratio | | 58 | Pay Versus Performance | | 62 | Director Compensation | | 64 | Proposal 3 - Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP 65 - Report of the Audit Committee 66 - Fees of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022 | | 67 | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | | 69 | Additional Information 69 - Shareholder Proposals for the 2025 Proxy Statement 69 - Director Nominations or Other Business for Presentation at the 2025 Annual Meeting 69 - Annual Report on Form 10-K | | 70 | Questions and Answers About the Meeting | | 73 | Other Business | | 74 | ANNEX A - Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
OTHER NEOS
| ■ PBRSU | ■ TBRSU | ■ AIP | ■ Base |
Director Nominee Highlights
Director Nominee Highlights
Director Nominee Highlights
| Director | Age | Tenure on Board* | Independence | Diversity** | | Joseph Alvarado | 71 | 6 | | | | Rhys J. Best | 77 | 19 | | | | Antonio Carrillo | 57 | 10 | | | | Jeffrey A. Craig | 63 | 6 | | | | Steven J. Demetriou | 65 | 1 | | | | John W. Lindsay | 63 | 6 | | | | Kimberly S. Lubel | 59 | 3 | | | | Julie A. Piggott | 63 | 3 | | | | Melanie M. Trent | 59 | 6 | | |
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* Includes years of service combined on both boards of Arcosa and Trinity Industries, Inc., the former parent company of Arcosa ("Former Parent" or "Trinity"). ** Reflects either racial or gender diversity.
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| | | Joseph Alvarado Mr. Alvarado's significant management experience provides the Board with additional perspective on Arcosa's operations, including its construction products and steel fabrication businesses. Mr. Alvarado received a B. A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. in Finance from Cornell University-Johnson College of Business. Professional Experience •Commercial Metals Company, global manufacturer, recycler, and marketer of steel and other metals –Chief Executive Officer (2011-2017) –President and Chief Operating Officer (2011) –Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2010-2011) •U.S. Steel Tubular Products of U.S. Steel Corp., President (2007-2009) •Lone Star Technologies, Inc., President and Chief Operating Officer (2004 to 2007) •Ispat North America Inc. (now Arcelor Mittal), Vice President (1998-2004) •Birmingham Steel Company, Executive Vice President (1997-1998) •Inland Bar Company –President (1995-1997) –Vice President and General Manager, Sales and Marketing (1988-1995) Current Public Company Boards: •PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (2019-present) •Kennametal, Inc. (2018-present) •Trinseo plc (2017-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •Commercial Metals Company, Chair (2013 to 2018) •Spectra Energy Corp (2011-2017) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •Board member of various industry trade associations and community organizations | | | Age: 71 Director Since: 2018 INDEPENDENT Board Committees: •Human Resources (Chair) | |
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| | | Rhys J. Best Mr. Best has extensive experience in managing and leading significant industrial enterprises. His executive experience and service on the boards of other significant companies provides the Board with additional perspective on Arcosa’s operations, including its construction products and engineered structures businesses, as well as its international operations and any future international opportunities. Mr. Best received a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of North Texas and an M.B.A. in Banking and Finance from Southern Methodist University-Cox School of Business. Professional Experience: •Lone Star Technologies, Inc., producer of casing, tubing, line pipe and couplings for oil and gas, industrial, automotive, and power generation industries –Chief Executive Officer (2004-2007) –President, and Chief Executive Officer (1999-2004) Current Public Company Boards: •Texas Pacific Land Corporation (2022-present), Non-Executive Chair (2023-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •MRC Global, Inc. (2008-2022), Non-Executive Chair (2016-2022) •Commercial Metals Company (2010-2022) •Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (2008-2021), Lead Director (2020-2021) •Trinity Industries, Inc. (2005-2018), Lead Director (2009-2011) •Crosstex Energy, L.P. (2004-2014), Non-Executive Chair (2009-2014) •Lone Star Technologies, Inc., Chair (1997-2007) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •Austin Industries, Inc. (2007-2018), Non-Executive Chair (2013-2018) •National Association of Corporate Directors, 2014 Director of the Year •Advisory Board of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute | | | Age: 77 Director Since: 2018 Non-Executive Chair INDEPENDENT Board Committees: None | |
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| | | Antonio Carrillo Mr. Carrillo brings significant knowledge and understanding of Arcosa’s products, services, operations, and business environment. In addition, he has broad experience in managing and leading a significant industrial enterprise in Mexico, where Arcosa has a number of operations. Mr. Carrillo received a B.S. in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico and an M.B.A. in Finance from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Professional Experience: •Arcosa, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer (2018-present) •Trinity Industries, Inc. (1996-2012; 2018) –Senior Vice President and Group President of Construction, Energy, Marine, and Components –Senior Vice President and Group President of Energy Equipment Group and responsible for Mexico operations •Orbia Advance Corporation (formerly Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V.), a specialty chemicals and construction materials company –Chief Executive Officer (2012-2018) Current Public Company Boards: •NRG Energy, Inc. (2019-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (2015-2018) •Trinity Industries, Inc. (2014-2018) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Board Member and Vice Chair •Dallas Citizens Council, Board of Directors •Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Chairman of Executive Board for Latin America | | | Age: 57 Director Since: 2018 Board Committees: None | |
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| | | Jeffrey A. Craig Mr. Craig's significant management experience provides the Board with additional perspective on Arcosa’s operations, including its transportation products businesses. Mr. Craig received a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University and an M.B.A. from Duke University-The Fuqua School of Business. Professional Experience: •Meritor, Inc., a global supplier for commercial vehicle manufacturers –Chief Executive Officer and President (2015-2021) –President and Chief Operating Officer (2014-2015) –Senior Vice President and President of Commercial Truck & Industrial (2013-2014) –Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2009-2013) •General Motors Acceptance Corp. –President and CEO of Commercial Finance (2001-2006) –President and CEO of Business Credit Division (1999-2001) Current Public Company Boards: •Hyliion Holdings Corp., Chair (2022-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •Meritor, Inc. (2015-2021), Executive Chair (2021) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •Dean’s Advisory Board at Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business | | | Age: 63 Director Since: 2018 INDEPENDENT Financial Expert Board Committees: •Audit (Chair) | |
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| | | Steven J. Demetriou Mr. Demetriou's international business experience and over 35 years in senior management roles, combined with his extensive background, provide the Board with an additional perspective on Arcosa’s operations, including its engineered structures businesses, and driving ESG initiatives. Mr. Demetriou received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University. Professional Experience: •Jacobs Solutions Inc., a global professional services company that designs and deploys technology centric solutions –Executive Chair (2023-present) –Chief Executive Officer (2015-2023) •Aleris Corporation, Chief Executive Officer (2004-2015) •Noveon, Inc., Chief Executive Officer (2001-2004) •IMC Global Inc., Executive Vice President (1999-2001) •Cytec Industries, Inc. (1997-1999) •Exxon Mobil Corporation (1981-1997) Current Public Company Boards: •Jacobs Solutions, Inc., Chair (2016-present) •FirstEnergy Corporation (2017-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •C5 Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), Chair (2021-2023) •Kraton Performance Polymers (2009-2017) •Foster-Wheeler, Non-Executive Chair (2011-2014) •OM Group (2005-2015) •Aleris Corporation, Chair (2004-2015) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •PA Consulting Group Limited, Director •U.S.-Saudi Business Council, Co-Chair •Cuyahoga Community College Foundation, Board Member Additional Information: The G&S Committee considered Mr. Demetriou’s current commitment as Executive Chair of Jacobs when examining his ability to dedicate sufficient time to fulfill his duties as a member of the Board, with the following relevant to the decision to nominate him for election: – Mr. Demetriou’s prior service on the board of C5 Acquisition Corporation has concluded. – Mr. Demetriou has assured the Board that he is fully committed to continuing to dedicate the appropriate amount of time to fulfill his duties on the Board and the G&S Committee. The Board believes it is in the best interest of the shareholders that Mr. Demetriou continue to serve as a director and a member of the G&S Committee to leverage his skills of driving sustainability initiatives. | | | Age: 65 Director Since: 2023 INDEPENDENT Board Committees: •Governance & Sustainability | |
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| | | John W. Lindsay Mr. Lindsay's significant management experience provides the Board with additional perspective on Arcosa's operations, including its engineered structures businesses. Mr. Lindsay received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa. Professional Experience: •Helmerich & Payne, Inc., a provider of drilling services and technologies (1987-present) –President and Chief Executive Officer (2014-present) –President and Chief Operating Officer (2012-2014) –Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2010-2012) –Executive Vice President, U.S. and International Operations (2006-2010) –Vice President, U.S. Land Operations, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (1997-2006) Current Public Company Boards: •Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (2012-present) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •Advisory Board of University of Tulsa Petroleum Engineering •Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Board Member •Tulsa Regional Chamber, Board Member •The Nature Conservancy Oklahoma Chapter, Board Member | | | Age: 63 Director Since: 2018 INDEPENDENT Financial Expert Board Committees: •Audit •Human Resources | |
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| | | Kimberly S. Lubel Ms. Lubel’s strong legal background, strategic leadership skills and experience as a public company CEO and independent board member provide the Board with additional perspective on Arcosa’s operations. Ms. Lubel received a B.A. in Spanish and International Studies from Miami University (Ohio), an M.A. in International Relations from Baylor University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. She is also a graduate of the Executive Program at Stanford University. Professional Experience: •CST Brands, Inc., a publicly traded fuel and convenience retailer –President and Chief Executive Officer (2013-2017) •Valero Energy Corporation –Executive Vice President and General Counsel (2006-2013) –Vice President of Legal Services (2003-2006) Current Public Company Boards: •Westlake Corporation (formerly Westlake Chemical) (2020-present) •PBF Energy Inc. (2017-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •WPX Energy, Inc. (2013-2020) •CST Brands, Inc., Chair (2013-2017) •CrossAmerica GP, LLC (2014-2017) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •United Ways of Texas, Board Chair •Southwest Research Institute, Vice Chair •Inspire Trust Company, Director •The ExCo Group, Executive Coach & Mentor | | | Age: 59 Director Since: 2021 INDEPENDENT Board Committees: •Governance & Sustainability •Human Resources | |
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| | | Julie A. Piggott Ms. Piggott’s strategic leadership skills, financial expertise and background in the supply chain industry provide the Board with invaluable knowledge regarding the financial and other aspects of business operations, including Arcosa's transportation products businesses. Ms. Piggott received a B.S. in Accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead, an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University-Cox School of Business, and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. She has an inactive CPA license from the state of Minnesota. Professional Experience: •BNSF Railway Company, leading freight transportation company in North America –Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2014-2021) –Vice President, Planning & Studies and Controller (2009-2014) –Vice President, Finance and Treasurer (2008-2009) –Vice President, Finance (2006-2008) •Prior to her career at BNSF, Ms. Piggott’s experience includes finance, accounting and tax roles at a private investment management company and Ernst & Young LLP (formerly Ernst & Whinney) Current Public Company Boards: •Olin Corporation (2023-present) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •Lena Pope, a non-profit charity, Board Member •Advisory Board of College of Business, Analytics & Communications at Minnesota State University Moorhead | | | Age: 63 Director Since: 2021 INDEPENDENT Financial Expert Board Committees: •Audit •Governance & Sustainability | |
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| | | Melanie M. Trent Ms. Trent’s strong legal and executive management experience, diverse background, and knowledge of oil and gas industry provide the Board with additional perspective on Arcosa’s operations. Ms. Trent received a B.A. in Italian from Middlebury College and a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University. Professional Experience: •Rowan Companies plc (now Valaris plc), a global offshore contract drilling company –Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer (2014-2017) –Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Corporate Secretary (2011-2014) –Vice President and Corporate Secretary (2010-2011) –Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary (2005-2010) •Reliant Energy Incorporated, VP, Investor Relations (1998-2003) Current Public Company Boards: •Diamondback Energy, Inc., Lead Independent Director (2018-present) •Hyliion Holdings Corp. (2023-present) Prior Public Company Boards: •Noble Corporation (2021-2022) •Frank’s International N.V. (now Expro Holding N.V.) (2019-2021) Private Boards & Other Affiliations: •Women Corporate Directors, Co-Chair of Houston Chapter •Houston Endowment Inc., Chair •YES Prep Public Schools, Board Member | | | Age: 59 Director Since: 2018 INDEPENDENT Board Committees: •Governance & Sustainability (Chair) | |
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The Role of the Compensation Consultant
The Role of the Compensation Consultant For 2023, the HR Committee retained Pay Governance LLC (the "Compensation Consultant") to provide a variety of executive compensation consultant services as an independent compensation consultant. The services provided by the Compensation Consultant in 2023 included: (i) reviewing and assisting in the design of our executive compensation programs, (ii) providing insight into executive compensation practices used by other companies, (iii) benchmarking our executive compensation pay levels with relevant peer survey data, (iv) providing proxy disclosure information for comparator companies, and (v) providing input to the HR Committee on the risk assessment, structure, and overall competitiveness of our executive compensation programs. The Compensation Consultant’s ownership structure, limited service lines, and policies and procedures are designed to ensure that such Compensation Consultant’s work for the HR Committee does not raise any conflicts of interest. The amount of fees paid in 2023 to the Compensation Consultant by Arcosa represented less than one percent (1%) of such Compensation
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Consultant’s total annual revenues for 2023. The internal policies of the Compensation Consultant prohibit its members, partners, consultants, and employees from engaging in conduct that could give rise to conflicts of interest and from acquiring securities in their client organizations. The employees of the Compensation Consultant providing consulting services to the HR Committee have no other business or personal relationship with any member of the HR Committee or any executive officer of Arcosa. After a review of these factors and the considerations outlined in applicable SEC and NYSE rules, the HR Committee has concluded that the work of the Compensation Consultant has not raised any conflicts of interest and that the Compensation Consultant is independent from Arcosa and from management.
2023 COMPENSATION PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
| | Support Arcosa’s overall business strategy and results to drive long-term shareholder value creation without incentivizing excessive risk taking. | | Attract, retain, and motivate key executives by providing market-competitive total compensation opportunities. | | | Emphasize a strong link between pay and performance with predefined short- and long-term performance goals that place the majority of total compensation at risk. | | Align executive and investor interests by establishing market-relevant metrics that address shareholder expectations. |
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM Payouts to the NEOs and other key executives under our 2023 AIP reinforced our strong pay-for-performance philosophy. In designing the AIP for 2023, the HR Committee approved performance metrics that were in furtherance of our strategic goals and in line with our initial 2023 earnings guidance. The HR Committee linked a significant portion of each of the NEO’s AIP awards to the performance of the business at the enterprise level or the group level of businesses, as applicable. In 2023, the HR Committee approved four AIP plans for the NEOs -- the Corporate Plan and three Group President Plans, with each Group President Plan comprised of the businesses reporting to the particular Group President.
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| CORPORATE PLAN (Antonio Carrillo, Gail Peck, and Bryan Stevenson) Enterprise | GROUP PRESIDENT PLAN A (Reid Essl) Natural Aggregates Recycled Aggregates Specialty Materials | | GROUP PRESIDENT PLAN B (Kerry Cole) Utility and Related Structures Marine Products | GROUP PRESIDENT PLAN C (Jesse Collins) Steel Components Wind Towers Shoring Products |
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The HR Committee approved the design of the 2023 AIP plans to include a measure of the percentage of non-production costs to our revenue ("Adjusted Corporate SE&A") and Adjusted EBITDA margin ("Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin") as new metrics for the Corporate and Group President Plans, respectively. The new design focused management's attention on cost and expense control for each of the Corporate Plan and the Group President Plans to complement the already established profitability goals reflected in the Adjusted EBITDA metrics.
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| Corporate Plan (CEO, CFO, CLO) | | Group President Plans (3 Group Presidents) | | | Performance Metric | Weighting | Performance Metric | Weighting | | Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA | 60% | Group Adjusted EBITDA | 60% | | Adjusted Corporate SE&A | 20% | Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 20% | | Execution of Strategic Initiatives | 20% | Execution of Strategic Initiatives | 20% |
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LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM In 2023, the performance-based restricted stock units ("PBRSUs") for our NEOs remain weighted as follows:
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| ■ Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital | ■ rTSR | ■ Cumulative Adjusted Earnings per Share |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM
We continued to align management's interest with those of our shareholders by linking the payout of the performance-based portion of our long-term compensation ("LTI") program to our financial performance and our TSR performance relative to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index ("rTSR").
Our Compensation Policies and Practices
| | Require Double Trigger for Receipt of Severance Payments. Our NEOs participate in the 2022 Arcosa, Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan (the "2022 CIC Plan"), which contains a "double trigger" provision that requires both a change in control of Arcosa and a qualifying termination of the participating executive in order for such executive to receive severance payments and accelerated vesting of equity awards, except for those certain awards granted prior to December 6, 2018 by our Former Parent. We believe that the 2022 CIC Plan provides a mechanism for retaining our NEOs' services and eliminating the distractions inherent in change in control events. See "Other Compensation Plans" and "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control." | | | Maintain a Clawback Policy. The Board has adopted a clawback policy compliant with New York Stock Exchange listing requirements that requires the HR Committee to recover excess compensation received by our Section 16 Officers pursuant to short-term or long-term incentive compensation plans if, subsequent to any compensation being received, there has been an accounting restatement with respect to Arcosa's financial statements. | | | Retain an Independent Compensation Consultant. The HR Committee directly retains an independent compensation consultant each year to provide guidance on executive compensation-related matters, to perform an annual total compensation study including compensation benchmarking information from peer group companies, and to advise on matters relating to executive and director compensation. | | | Prohibit Hedging and Pledging Our Shares. Our insider trading policy prohibits executive officers, employees, and directors from pledging our securities or engaging in hedging or short-term trading of our securities, including, without limitation, short sales or transactions in puts, calls, or other derivative transactions. See "Corporate Governance—Employee, Officer, and Director Pledging and Hedging Policy." |
Our Compensation Policies and Practices
| What We Don't Do: | | | X | Dividends on Unvested Restricted Stock Units. During the vesting period, recipients do not receive dividend payments on time-based or performance-based restricted stock units issued by Arcosa. Unvested PBRSUs also do not accrue dividend equivalents. Unvested awards of TBRSUs accrue dividend equivalents, which will be paid in cash only if and when such awards vest. | | X | Excise Tax Gross-Ups for Participants in the 2022 CIC Plan. The 2022 CIC Plan provides that no excise or other tax gross-ups will be paid under the plan, and that severance benefits will be available only upon voluntary termination of employment for "good reason" by a participating officer or for termination without "cause" by Arcosa within six months prior to and in connection with a "change in control" or within two years following a "change in control." See "Other Compensation Plans" and "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control." | | X | Employment Contracts. None of the NEOs or senior officers have employment contracts. |
Compensation Approach and Benchmarking
Compensation Approach and Benchmarking
COMPENSATION APPROACH
COMPENSATION APPROACH The HR Committee, in consultation with management and its Compensation Consultant, oversees our executive compensation philosophy and reviews and approves compensation for our NEOs and other key executives, with the exception of the CEO. The independent directors of the Board approve the CEO’s compensation following a review and recommendation by the HR Committee. The HR Committee retains the Compensation Consultant, who provides guidance on executive compensation-related matters and who performs an annual total compensation study. The Compensation Consultant provides compensation benchmarking information (the "Peer Survey Data") for our NEOs and other key executives from peer group companies (the "Peer Group"). After evaluating the Peer Survey Data, our CEO discusses with the HR Committee his evaluation of each NEO and other key executives, excluding himself. The Compensation Consultant’s analyses, along with the CEO’s compensation
BENCHMARKING AND PEER SURVEY DATA FOR 2023 COMPENSATION
BENCHMARKING AND PEER SURVEY DATA FOR 2023 COMPENSATION We engaged the Compensation Consultant to assist in designing our executive compensation program, including review of our compensation benchmarking Peer Group. In September 2022, the HR Committee, with the advice of the Compensation Consultant, reviewed and approved our Peer Group for use in benchmarking 2023 compensation. The Compensation Consultant used regression analysis to provide size-adjusted market data for a company of our revenue size to the HR Committee. The Peer Group was developed based on the following attributes:
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| Industry | Companies that operate in a similar industry | | • | | | Growth Profile | Similar revenue size (target 0.5 to 4.0 times the size of Arcosa) | | • | | | Executive Positions | Similar positions in breadth, complexity, and scope of responsibility | | • | | | Talent | Competition for executive talent |
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Based on these attributes, the HR Committee approved the following companies as our Peer Group for use in benchmarking 2023 compensation:
BENCHMARKING AND PEER SURVEY DATA FOR 2023 COMPENSATION
| Arcosa Peer Companies | | | | | | AZZ Inc. | ESAB Corporation | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | Barnes Group, Inc. | Flowserve Corporation | Nordson Corporation | | | Carpenter Technology Corporation | Gibraltar Industries, Inc. | Summit Materials, Inc. | | | Chart Industries, Inc. | Graco Inc. | The Greenbriar Companies, Inc. | | | Commercial Metals Company | Granite Construction Incorporated | Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | Dycom Industries, Inc. | ITT Inc. | Vulcan Materials Company | | | Eagle Materials, Inc. | Kirby Corporation | Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | | | EnPro Industries, Inc. | | |
BENCHMARKING AND PEER SURVEY DATA FOR 2023 COMPENSATION
The Peer Survey Data includes data from each company named in the Peer Group for base salary, target annual and long-term incentive compensation, and total target compensation obtained from the Radford Global Compensation Survey, as well as public filings. In December 2022, the HR Committee reviewed benchmarking analyses for each NEO and other key executives based on the Peer Survey Data in developing 2023 total compensation consisting of base salaries, annual incentive compensation, and long-term incentive compensation. As a point of reference, when available for the NEOs, the Compensation Consultant also provided the HR Committee with the most recently available proxy disclosure data for the 2023 Peer Group.
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2023 Annual Target Total Compensation Opportunities
| Named Executive Officer | Annual Base Salary Rate ($) | Annual Incentive Plan Target Award ($) | Long-Term Incentive Plan Target Award ($) | Total ($) | | Antonio Carrillo | 980,500 | 1,078,550 | 4,020,050 | 6,079,100 | | Gail M. Peck | 525,000 | 367,500 | 840,000 | 1,732,500 | | Kerry S. Cole | 482,500 | 337,750 | 627,500 | 1,447,750 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | 425,000 | 297,500 | 552,500 | 1,275,000 | | Reid S. Essl | 515,000 | 360,500 | 721,000 | 1,596,500 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | 465,000 | 325,500 | 511,500 | 1,302,000 |
ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION The HR Committee selects performance metrics, performance goals, and other elements of annual incentive compensation with the objective of placing management’s focus on appropriate operational and financial objectives consistent with our annual operating plan. The HR Committee believes that there should be clear accountability for the performance of one’s business group. As a result, under our AIP, the group president NEOs are compensated primarily upon the results of their respective group of businesses, whereas the corporate NEOs are compensated primarily upon the results of the enterprise. Under our AIP, the HR Committee may choose to, among other things, (i) modify or discontinue annual incentive compensation at any time; and (ii) increase or decrease an NEO’s annual incentive compensation on a discretionary basis; and will recoup excess compensation erroneously awarded consistent with our clawback policy if Arcosa restates its financial statements. The HR Committee may remove any unusual or infrequently occurring or non-recurring items of income or expense from the calculation of financial goal attainment and incentive compensation. The HR Committee approved the following financial metrics and performance targets for the AIP for each of the NEOs to incentivize performance:
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| Corporate Plan (CEO, CFO, CLO) | | Group President Plans (3 Group Presidents) | | | Performance Metric | Weighting | Performance Metric | Weighting | | Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA | 60% | Group Adjusted EBITDA | 60% | | Adjusted Corporate SE&A | 20% | Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 20% | | Execution of Strategic Initiatives | 20% | Execution of Strategic Initiatives | 20% |
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2023 payouts are calculated from the actual performance of Arcosa, at the enterprise level and at the group level, with respect to measurement of the Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Corporate SE&A, and Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin. To evaluate management's performance against the established goals making up the Execution of Strategic Initiatives metric, the HR Committee considered the following non-exhaustive list of parameters:
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| ESG (including Safety) | Evaluation parameters to consider: •Progress on ARC-100 Safety Program driving positive and engaged culture of safety at all levels of the organization •Tracking ahead of our short-term Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity reduction goals •Social engagement, including community and corporate culture-focused efforts •Shareholder outreach and engagement | | Growth | Evaluation parameters to consider: •Progress on redeploying proceeds from the Storage Tanks' divestiture •Success with bolt-on acquisitions •Advancement on large organic capital projects | | Maintain Progress on Working Capital | Evaluation parameters to consider: •Minimizing working capital as a use of cash in 2023 •Continued focus on driving down days sales remain outstanding |
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The HR Committee approved the following 2023 target AIP opportunities for each NEO based on such officer’s position. These target opportunities are set forth in the table below:
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| | 2022 | | 2023 | | | Named Executive Officer | Target Annual Incentive Opportunity ($) | % of Annual Base Salary Rate | Target Annual Incentive Opportunity ($) | % of Annual Base Salary Rate | | Antonio Carrillo | 1,017,500 | 110% | 1,078,550 | 110% | | Gail M. Peck | 339,500 | 70% | 367,500 | 70% | | Kerry S. Cole | 324,450 | 70% | 337,750 | 70% | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | 284,900 | 70% | 297,500 | 70% | | Reid S. Essl | 344,050 | 70% | 360,500 | 70% | | Bryan P. Stevenson | 264,000 | 60% | 325,500 | 70% |
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The HR Committee approved for Messrs. Carrillo and Stevenson, and Ms. Peck the following financial metrics and actual results for 2023, evaluated at an enterprise level. The HR Committee excluded the impact of the recognition of any Advanced Manufacturing Production ("AMP") tax credits for wind tower manufacturing when establishing the target levels and calculating the actual performance for Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA.
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| Corporate AIP | Metric Weight | Threshold (20%) | Target (100%) | Maximum (200%) | 2023 Actual | 2023 Payout % | Weighted Payout | | Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA ($M) | 60% | $260.5 | $320.6 | $365.7 | $342.3 | 148% | 89% | | Adjusted Corporate SE&A | 20% | 2.70% | 2.50% | 2.35% | 2.62% | 52% | 10% | | Execution of Strategic Initiatives(1) | 20% | 20% | 100% | 200% | 100% | 100% | 20% | | Total | | | | | | | 119% |
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(1) Execution of Strategic Initiatives is evaluated at the discretion of the HR Committee. The HR Committee approved for Mr. Essl the following financial metrics and actual results for 2023, evaluated primarily based on the performance of the Natural Aggregates, Recycled Aggregates, and Specialty Materials businesses:
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| Group President Plan A (Reid Essl) | Metric Weight | Threshold (20%) | Target (100%) | Maximum (200%) | 2023 Actual | 2023 Payout % | Weighted Payout | | Group Adjusted EBITDA ($M) | 60% | $171.3 | $209.1 | $237.5 | $218.8 | 134% | 80% | | Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) | 20% | 19.5% | 21.5% | 23.5% | 22.4% | 145% | 29% | | Execution of Strategic Initiatives(2) | 20% | 20% | 100% | 200% | 100% | 100% | 20% | | Total | | | | | | | 129% |
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(1) Calculation of the target level excludes the impact of the large land sale gain recorded in the first quarter of 2023 as such sale was nonrecurring. (2) Execution of Strategic Initiatives is evaluated at the discretion of the HR Committee. The HR Committee approved for Mr. Cole the following financial metrics and actual results for 2023, evaluated primarily based on the performance of the Utility and related structures, and Marine Products businesses:
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| Group President Plan B (Kerry Cole) | Metric Weight | Threshold (20%) | Target (100%) | Maximum (200%) | 2023 Actual | 2023 Payout % | Weighted Payout | | Group Adjusted EBITDA ($M) | 60% | $100.9 | $126.1 | $145.0 | $123.2 | 91% | 55% | | Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 20% | 12.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 76% | 15% | | Execution of Strategic Initiatives(1) | 20% | 20% | 100% | 200% | 100% | 100% | 20% | | Total | | | | | | | 90% |
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The HR Committee approved for Mr. Collins the following financial metrics and actual results for 2023, evaluated primarily based on the performance of the Steel Components, Wind Towers, and Shoring Products businesses. The HR Committee excluded the impact of the AMP tax credits when establishing the target levels and calculating the actual performance for Group President Plan C Adjusted EBITDA.
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| Group President Plan C (Jesse Collins) | Metric Weight | Threshold (20%) | Target (100%) | Maximum (200%) | 2023 Actual | 2023 Payout % | Weighted Payout | | Group Adjusted EBITDA ($M) | 60% | $26.0 | $37.7 | $61.4 | $55.9 | 177% | 106% | | Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) | 20% | 14.0% | 15.5% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 157% | 31% | | Execution of Strategic Initiatives(2) | 20% | 20% | 100% | 200% | 100% | 100% | 20% | | Total | | | | | | | 157% |
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(1) Calculation of the target level excludes the Adjusted EBITDA impact of the Wind Towers business. (2) Execution of Strategic Initiatives is evaluated at the discretion of the HR Committee. For the Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Corporate SE&A, and Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin components, performance at the target level resulted in 100% payout of the target award at the respective metric weighted percentage, performance below the minimum threshold level resulted in no payout, and performance above the maximum level was capped at a maximum total payout of 200% of the target award at the respective metric weighted percentage. The amount of incentive compensation earned with respect to these components was linearly interpolated for performance falling between the specified performance levels. With respect to the Execution of Strategic Initiatives component (with parameters discussed above), performance was evaluated holistically at the enterprise level at the discretion of the HR Committee. Performance at the target level resulted in 100% payout of the target award at the metric weighted percentage, and performance above the maximum level was capped at a maximum total payout of 200% of the target award at the metric weighted percentage. When combining each of the components of the AIP, actual payouts for 2023 could range from 0%-200% of the target. In February 2024, the HR Committee evaluated the Company's performance and certified 2023 actual results in accordance with the predefined performance metrics and targets and the holistic evaluation of parameters for the Execution of Strategic Initiatives component under the AIP. Please see the "2023 Performance Highlights" section above for highlights of management's performance against these parameters considered in the payout of the 2023 AIP. Based on our actual performance and the review of the Execution of Strategic Initiatives, the HR Committee approved the following 2023 award payouts for the NEOs:
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| Named Executive Officer | 2023 Annual Incentive Compensation Total Payout | | | | % | ($) | | Antonio Carrillo | 119% | 1,283,475 | | Gail M. Peck | 119% | 437,325 | | Kerry S. Cole | 90% | 303,975 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | 157% | 467,075 | | Reid S. Essl | 129% | 465,045 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | 119% | 387,345 |
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2023 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
2023 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION LTI compensation opportunities are a key part of the total target compensation for our NEOs. The LTI program objectives are to:
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| | Support a strong performance-based culture. | | Align executives’ interests with those of shareholders. | | | Attract and retain key leaders and other participants through the use of equity programs. | | Maintain a well-defined line of sight between performance and award. |
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The NEOs' 2023 LTI awards consist of 60% PBRSUs for the performance period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and 40% TBRSUs. The 2023 LTI award opportunity details are as follows: Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. 60% of each NEO’s target 2023 LTI award opportunity is made in the form of PBRSUs, which will not vest unless the performance metric is met. The awarding of PBRSUs is designed to (i) increase the visibility of the long-term incentive performance goals for the program’s participants, (ii) align their efforts toward achieving these goals, and (iii) reinforce pay-for-performance philosophy through settlement of awards following the end of the relevant performance period. These units are non-voting and do not receive dividends or dividend equivalents during the performance period. The HR Committee approves performance targets and payout ranges at the beginning of the 3-year performance period. Our actual performance during the performance period determines the number of PBRSUs that will be ultimately earned following the end of the performance period. After the HR Committee certifies the actual results of the performance period, the earned PBRSUs are settled in shares of Common Stock upon the established vesting date. The HR Committee approved the following company-wide performance metrics and weighting for the PBRSUs to incentivize long-term growth of shareholder value:
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| | Weighting of Total Performance-Based Equity Award | | Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital | 40% | | Cumulative Adjusted Earnings per Share | 40% | | Relative Total Shareholder Return | 20% |
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The awards will settle in March 2026 following determination of results of the 2023-2025 performance period. Each NEO may receive from 0% to 200% of the target PBRSUs based on actual performance against the target levels set by the HR Committee. The NEOs will earn 0% of the target value if the threshold performance level is not achieved. For performance falling between the specified levels, the amount of PBRSUs earned will be interpolated accordingly between the specified performance levels. Time-Based Restricted Stock Units. 40% of the target 2023 LTI award opportunity was made in the form of TBRSUs to promote long-term executive retention and alignment with shareholders. The TBRSUs vest 33⅓% on each of March 15, 2024, 2025, and 2026 if the NEO remains continuously employed by Arcosa through such date. All TBRSUs are non-voting and provide for dividend equivalent units payable in cash, which will vest on the same schedule as the corresponding TBRSUs. On May 9, 2023, the HR Committee, following consultation with the Compensation Consultant, approved one-time retention grants (the "Retention Grants") to Ms. Peck and Mr. Essl. The Retention Grants, each comprised of 21,985 TBRSUs with grant date values of $1,500,000, will vest over a four-year period beginning with 25% of the TBRSUs on May 15, 2025, 25% on May 15, 2026, and the remaining 50% on May 15, 2027. The HR Committee determined that retaining Ms. Peck and Mr.
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Essl, who are valuable members of the senior executive team and serve a critical role in executing the Company's business strategy, was in the Company's best interest. The HR Committee, working with the Compensation Consultant, designed the payout of the Retention Grants to motivate Ms. Peck and Mr. Essl to continue their considerable efforts in their roles in recognition of the competitive nature of the marketplace for the roles held by Ms. Peck and Mr. Essl. The 2023 target LTI award opportunity for each NEO was set as a specified target dollar value as set forth below. The number of TBRSUs and PBRSUs awarded to the NEOs in March 2023 was calculated by dividing the target value for each NEO by our closing stock price on the grant date of March 2, 2023, which was $61.52 per share. The Retention Grants were not included in the Target Value of LTI Awards reflected below.
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| Named Executive Officer | Target Value of Time-Based Restricted Stock Units ($) | Target Value of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units ($) | Total Target Value of LTI Award ($) | | Antonio Carrillo | 1,608,020 | 2,412,030 | 4,020,050 | | Gail M. Peck | 336,000 | 504,000 | 840,000 | | Kerry S. Cole | 251,000 | 376,500 | 627,500 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | 221,000 | 331,500 | 552,500 | | Reid S. Essl | 288,400 | 432,600 | 721,000 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | 204,600 | 306,900 | 511,500 |
2021-2023 PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
2021-2023 PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS In May 2021, each of the NEOs received an annual LTI award opportunity, which included a grant of 2021-2023 PBRSUs. The payout of these units is based on Arcosa’s Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital and Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share ("Adjusted EPS") for the 2021-2023 performance period. In March 2024, the HR Committee approved the 2021-2023 performance period based on the Company's performance with such approval reflecting an update to the Adjusted EPS target levels to provide parity after the divestiture of the Storage Tanks business in 2022 and an exclusion of the impact of any AMP tax credits related to wind tower manufacturing in the calculation of the average return on capital and the adjusted EPS totals in the performance period. The 2021-2023 PBRSUs will settle upon vesting in May 2024, resulting in a payout of 168% of target as illustrated below.
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| | Arcosa 2021-2023 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units | | | | | | Named Executive Officer | Target Units | | Payout Percentage | | Final Unit Payout | | Antonio Carrillo | 34,435 | × | 168% | = | 57,851 | | Gail M. Peck | 3,631 | × | 168% | = | 6,101 | | Kerry S. Cole | 5,608 | × | 168% | = | 9,422 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | 4,372 | × | 168% | = | 7,345 | | Reid S. Essl | 5,058 | × | 168% | = | 8,498 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | 3,860 | × | 168% | = | 6,485 |
CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN
CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN Arcosa’s Board continues to believe it is appropriate to reinforce and encourage the attention and dedication of members of Arcosa’s senior management to the interests of shareholders without distraction in potential circumstances arising from the possibility of a change in control of Arcosa. On March 3, 2022, our Board approved the 2022 CIC Plan. Each of the NEOs entered into a participation agreement under the 2022 CIC Plan upon which such officer became subject to the 2022 CIC Plan and any prior individual change in control agreements were terminated. The 2022 CIC Plan has a three-year term that automatically renews with one-year extensions unless notice of termination is otherwise provided. The 2022 CIC Plan contains a "double trigger" provision that requires both a change in control of Arcosa and a qualifying termination of the NEO’s employment before compensation will be paid under the 2022 CIC Plan or for acceleration of equity awards that are granted after December 6, 2018. Pursuant to the 2022 CIC Plan, if an NEO’s employment is terminated by Arcosa without "Cause" or by the participant for "Good Reason," in each case, within six months prior to and in connection with a "Change in Control" or within two years following a "Change in Control" (each, as defined in the 2022 CIC Plan), then: •the NEO will receive a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to (i)(x) the sum of the NEO’s annual base salary and target annual incentive bonus, or, if higher and the Change in Control or date of termination occurs more than six months into a fiscal year, the annual incentive bonus payable on actual performance multiplied by (y) three for the Chief Executive Officer, two for the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Legal Officer, and group presidents, and one and a half for all other participants; plus (ii) a prorated annual incentive bonus for the year in which the termination occurs based on target performance; •all then-outstanding and unvested equity awards that were granted on or after December 6, 2018 will become 100% vested; •all benefits under any then-outstanding deferred compensation arrangements will become 100% vested; and
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•for 24 months following the NEO’s termination, (i) the NEO will continue to receive medical, dental, vision, health, and life insurance benefits no less favorable than were provided prior to termination, provided that such coverage will cease if the NEO obtains comparable coverage under a subsequent employer’s benefit plan; and (ii) the NEO will receive executive level outplacement services, up to a maximum of $15,000. The NEOs are required to execute a release in favor of Arcosa in exchange for receiving 2022 CIC Plan benefits. Each NEO is subject to non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-recruitment covenants for 12 months following termination of employment, as well as confidentiality obligations and non-disparagement covenants that survive indefinitely. The 2022 CIC Plan does not include excise tax gross ups. In the event payments under the 2022 CIC Plan would trigger the "golden parachute" excise tax under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code, such payments will be reduced if such reduction would result in a greater after-tax benefit to the NEO. Arcosa considers the compensation payable under the 2022 CIC Plan upon specified events of termination following a Change in Control to be appropriate in light of the unique mix of the industries in which it is engaged, the limited number of companies in many of those industries, and the uncertain length of time necessary to find new employment. The level of payments and benefits provided under the 2022 CIC Plan are considered appropriate. These benefits are recognized as part of the total compensation package and are reviewed periodically but may not be specifically considered by the HR Committee when making changes in base salary, annual incentive compensation, or long-term incentive compensation. The Change in Control severance benefits are discussed in the Compensation of Executives section under "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control." Arcosa does not have severance agreements with NEOs other than in connection with the 2022 CIC Plan.
Tax and Accounting Implications of Executive Compensation
Tax and Accounting Implications of Executive Compensation Section 162(m) of the Code limits the federal income tax deduction for public corporations to $1.0 million per year for compensation paid in any fiscal year to the NEOs. The HR Committee will establish executive compensation arrangements that it believes are in the best interests of Arcosa and our shareholders, even if those arrangements are not fully deductible under Section 162(m). Arcosa recognizes the compensation expense for all equity awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, stock appreciation rights and other awards, in our financial statements based on the principles of ASC Topic 718.
DEFINITION OF NON-GAAP AND OTHER PERFORMANCE MEASURES USED IN THE CD&A
DEFINITION OF NON-GAAP AND OTHER PERFORMANCE MEASURES USED IN THE CD&A The following sets forth the definitions of the non-GAAP and other performance measures that were approved by the HR Committee in establishing performance levels under our incentive plans. In determining final awards, the HR Committee retains the discretion to make adjustments for incentive plan purposes to eliminate the impact (positive or negative) of items that the HR Committee deems are appropriate: •Adjusted Corporate SE&A: non-production costs recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense on the Company’s externally reported financial statements including, but not limited to, corporate department payroll costs; external legal, accounting, audit, IT; public company reporting and compliance costs and before material restructuring/reorganization expenses, acquisition, or divestiture-related gains/losses or expenses (including transaction expenses and purchase price accounting adjustments), expenses to comply with COVID-related or other compliance policies or regulations, the impact of changes in accounting rules all measured as a percentage of Enterprise Revenue in each case as approved by the HR Committee and any other adjustments the HR Committee deems appropriate.
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•Adjusted Earnings Per Share: reported diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations before extraordinary adjustments to asset values (gains or losses), asset impairment charges, material restructuring/reorganization expenses, gains or losses on extraordinary dispositions, gain or losses from currency translation adjustments, acquisition or divestiture-related gains/losses or expenses (including transaction and separation expenses, and purchase price accounting adjustments), expenses to comply with COVID-related policies or regulations, any changes to federal, state, or local tax laws that impact the Company's tax liability, the impact of changes in accounting rules, in each case as approved by the HR Committee, and any other adjustments the HR Committee deems appropriate. •Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital: the average Pre-Tax Return on Capital for the three years of the performance period. •Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share: the sum of the Adjusted Earnings Per Share for each year in the three-year performance period. •Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA: enterprise operating income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, and amortization, extraordinary adjustments to asset values (gains or losses), asset impairment charges, material restructuring/reorganization expenses, gains or losses on extraordinary dispositions, gains or losses from currency translation adjustments, acquisition or divestiture-related gains/losses or expenses (including transaction expenses and purchase price accounting adjustments), expenses to comply with COVID-related policies or regulations, the impact of changes in accounting rules, any changes to federal, state, or local tax laws that impact the Company's tax liability, in each case as approved by the HR Committee, and any other adjustments the HR Committee deems appropriate. •Execution of Strategic Initiatives: measured holistically by progress in ESG initiatives including safety, growth in the businesses, and execution of working capital management. •Group Adjusted EBITDA: group operating income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, and amortization, extraordinary adjustments to asset values (gains or losses), asset impairment charges, material restructuring/reorganization expenses, gains or losses on extraordinary dispositions, gains or losses from currency translation adjustments, acquisition or divestiture-related gains/losses or expenses (including transaction expenses and purchase price accounting adjustments), expenses to comply with COVID-related policies or regulations, the impact of changes in accounting rules, any changes to federal, state, or local tax laws that impact the Company's tax liability, in each case as approved by the HR Committee, and any other adjustments the HR Committee deems appropriate. •Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Group Adjusted EBITDA divided by Group Revenues. •Pre-Tax Return on Capital: Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) Divided by ((Current Assets – Current Liabilities + Current Portion of Long-Term Debt) + Net Plant, Property and Equipment). Balance Sheet items will be calculated using an average of 5 points (Beginning of Q1, End of Q1, End of Q2, End of Q3, and End of Q4). •Total Shareholder Return: the annualized percent change in value from the beginning of the performance period to the end and including the reinvestment of dividends. A calendar-month average stock price measured at the beginning and the end of the performance period will be used.
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE The following table and accompanying narrative disclosure should be read in conjunction with "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" above, which sets forth the objectives of Arcosa’s executive compensation programs. The "Summary Compensation Table" below summarizes the total compensation paid to or earned by each of the NEOs for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
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| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($)(1) | Stock Awards ($)(2) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)(3) | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($)(4) | All Other Compensation ($)(5) | Total ($) | | Antonio Carrillo President and Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | 980,500 | 4,189,222 | 1,283,475 | 153 | 20,770 | 6,474,120 | | | 2022 | 925,000 | 3,943,232 | 1,434,675 | 622 | 19,267 | 6,322,796 | | | 2021 | 925,000 | 3,679,401 | 1,008,250 | 1,340 | 18,363 | 5,632,354 | | Gail M. Peck Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | 525,000 | 2,375,430 | 437,325 | — | 19,800 | 3,357,555 | | | 2022 | 485,000 | 826,012 | 478,695 | — | 18,300 | 1,808,007 | | | 2021 | 386,817 | 372,924 | 258,262 | — | 17,400 | 1,035,403 | | Kerry S. Cole Group President | 2023 | 482,500 | 653,894 | 303,975 | — | 19,800 | 1,460,169 | | | 2022 | 463,500 | 642,317 | 486,675 | — | 18,300 | 1,610,792 | | | 2021 | 463,500 | 599,236 | 284,280 | — | 17,400 | 1,364,416 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. Group President | 2023 | 425,000 | 575,815 | 467,075 | — | 19,800 | 1,487,690 | | | 2022 | 407,000 | 564,960 | 471,225 | — | 18,300 | 1,461,485 | | | 2021 | 391,400 | 467,170 | 272,950 | — | 17,400 | 1,148,920 | | Reid S. Essl Group President | 2023 | 515,000 | 2,251,449 | 465,045 | — | 19,800 | 3,251,294 | | | 2022 | 491,500 | 682,108 | 329,600 | — | 18,300 | 1,521,508 | | | 2021 | 444,250 | 540,447 | 324,632 | — | 17,400 | 1,326,729 | | Bryan P. Stevenson Chief Legal Officer | 2023 | 465,000 | 533,057 | 387,345 | — | 19,800 | 1,405,202 | | | 2022 | 440,000 | 469,017 | 372,240 | — | 18,300 | 1,299,557 | | | 2021 | 414,750 | 412,484 | 257,513 | — | 28,813 | 1,113,560 |
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(1) Amounts deferred pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan in 2023 for Mr. Essl are also reported in the "Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table" below. (2) Amounts reflect the grant date fair value of awards of TBRSUs and PBRSUs granted in the fiscal year computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718. The policy and assumptions made in the valuation of share-based payments are contained in Note 13 of Item 8 of the 2023 Annual Report. Amounts for PBRSUs are included at target value. The potential maximum values (200% of target) for the 2023-2025 PBRSUs are for Messrs. Carrillo, $5,162,302; Cole, $805,784; Collins, $709,547; Essl, $926,012; and Stevenson, $656,881; and Ms. Peck, $1,078,743. Mr. Essl's and Ms. Peck's stock award includes a one-time retention award. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis." (3) Non-equity incentive plan compensation represents cash awards earned under the Company AIP based on specified performance goal achievements. (4) Arcosa does not have a pension plan for its NEOs. For Mr. Carrillo, amounts represent the above market earnings from the interest rate equivalent on director fees previously earned as a non-employee director of our Former Parent and deferred under our Former Parent's deferred plan for director fees. See "Director Compensation." (5) Arcosa’s 401(k) Plan includes a dollar-for-dollar Company-matching contribution of up to six percent of the NEOs' eligible pay for each payroll period, with the total amount of such matching contribution capped at $19,800. For Mr. Carrillo, amounts in 2023 also include dividend equivalents on phantom stock units accrued in respect of deferred director fees previously earned as a director of our Former Parent prior to his April 2018 appointment as an officer of our Former Parent and CEO of Arcosa.
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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS The following table summarizes the 2023 equity and non-equity plan-based awards granted to the NEOs.
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| | | Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards(2) | | | Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(3) | | | All Other Stock Awards Number of Shares of Stock or Awards (#)(4) | Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Awards ($)(5) | | Name | Grant Date(1) | Threshold ($) | Target ($) | Maximum ($) | Threshold (#) | Target (#) | Maximum (#) | | | | Antonio Carrillo | | | | | | | | | | | AIP | | — | 1,078,550 | 2,157,100 | | | | | | | Performance-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | — | 39,208 | 78,416 | | 2,581,151 | | Time-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | | | | 26,139 | 1,608,071 | | Gail M. Peck | | | | | | | | | | | AIP | | — | 367,500 | 735,000 | | | | | | | Performance-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | — | 8,193 | 16,386 | | 539,371 | | Time-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | | | | 5,462 | 336,022 | | Time-Based RSUs | 5/9/2023 | | | | | | | 21,985 | 1,500,037 | | Kerry S. Cole | | | | | | | | | | | AIP | | — | 337,750 | 675,500 | | | | | | | Performance-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | — | 6,120 | 12,240 | | 402,892 | | Time-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | | | | 4,080 | 251,002 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | | | | | | | | | | | AIP | | — | 297,500 | 595,000 | | | | | | | Performance-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | — | 5,389 | 10,778 | | 354,774 | | Time-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | | | | 3,593 | 221,041 | | Reid S. Essl | | | | | | | | | | | AIP | | — | 360,500 | 721,000 | | | | | | | Performance-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | — | 7,033 | 14,066 | | 463,006 | | Time-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | | | | 4,688 | 288,406 | | Time-Based RSUs | 5/9/2023 | | | | | | | 21,985 | 1,500,037 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | | | | | | | | | | | AIP | | — | 325,500 | 651,000 | | | | | | | Performance-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | — | 4,989 | 9,978 | | 328,441 | | Time-Based RSUs | 3/2/2023 | | | | | | | 3,326 | 204,616 |
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(1) The grant date of all stock awards is the date of the HR Committee meeting or Board meeting at which such award was approved. (2) Represents the potential amounts payable under the 2023 AIP for attainment of specified performance goals. Actual amounts earned were paid in March 2024 and are disclosed in the 2023 Summary Compensation Table. Threshold, target, and maximum amounts each assume that the performance level was met for all applicable financial metrics. Performance below the minimum threshold results in no payout, and performance above the maximum level is capped at a maximum total payout of 200% of the target award. For performance falling between the specified levels, the amount earned will be interpolated accordingly. The performance metrics and targets used to determine the amounts of the awards paid are described above under "Compensation Discussion and Analysis." (3) Represents the potential number of PBRSUs of Arcosa that could be earned based on financial performance for 2023 through 2025. Actual amounts of PBRSUs will vest and settle in shares of Common Stock on March 15, 2026, based on attainment of performance goals. Awards will pay out between 0% to 200% of the target PBRSU based on actual performance against the performance levels set by the HR Committee. For performance falling between the
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specified levels, the amount of PBRSUs earned will be interpolated accordingly. The performance metrics and targets used to determine the amounts of the awards paid are described above under "Compensation Discussion and Analysis." (4) Represents TBRSUs of Arcosa, of which 33 1/3% will vest on each of March 15, 2024, 2025, and 2026 (except with respect to the one-time retention award with a grant date of May 9, 2023 for Mr. Essl and Ms. Peck, which will vest over four years with 25% on May 15, 2025, 25% on May 15, 2026, and the remaining 50% on May 15, 2027, if the NEO remains an employee on such date). TBRSUs accrue dividend equivalent units payable in cash, which vest on the same vesting schedule as the underlying award. (5) The grant date fair value of the stock awards is calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 718.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE AND GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS
DISCUSSION REGARDING SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE AND GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS In 2023, the NEOs were granted 40% of their respective target LTI compensation opportunity as TBRSUs. These awards were granted to reflect the HR Committee’s desire to incentivize the long-term commitment of key executives to build shareholder value. These TBRSUs vest over three years with 33 1/3% on each of March 15, 2024, 2025, and 2026, if the NEO remains an employee on such date. All TBRSUs are non-voting and provide for dividend equivalent units payable in cash, which will vest on the same schedule as the corresponding TBRSUs. The remaining 60% of the NEO's target LTI compensation opportunity was granted in the form of PBRSUs for the 2023-2025 performance period based on three-year average Pre-Tax Return on Capital, Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Total Shareholder Return relative to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Each PBRSU earned will convert into either one share of Common Stock or the cash value of one share of Common Stock and vest on March 15, 2026. During the vesting period, recipients do not earn dividends on, and are not entitled to vote with respect to, the PBRSUs. See "2023 Annual Compensation Determination—2023 Long-Term Incentive Compensation" under "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" above for a description of the terms of 2023 LTI compensation. In the "Grants of Plan-Based Awards" table, the estimates for future payouts under the 2023 AIP awards represent potential payments of annual incentive compensation for 2023 based on achievement of specified performance metrics. See "2023 Annual Compensation Determination—Annual Incentive Compensation" under "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" above for a description of the 2023 AIP awards. We have a 401(k) plan that permits employees to elect to set aside a portion of their compensation (subject to the maximum limit on the amount of compensation permitted by the Code to be deferred for this purpose) in a trust to pay future retirement benefits. For 2023, we matched up to six percent of the employee’s eligible compensation set aside for this purpose with the cumulative amount of our match capped at $19,800. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Other Compensation Plans—Post-Employment Benefits."
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT YEAR-END
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT YEAR-END The following table summarizes as of December 31, 2023, for each NEO, the number of shares of unvested stock awards held in both Arcosa and Former Parent. The market value of the stock awards was based on the closing price of the Common Stock as of December 29, 2023 (the last trading day of the year), which was $82.64 for Arcosa (stock ticker "ACA") and $26.59 for our Former Parent (stock ticker "TRN").
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| Name | Stock Awards | | | | | | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($) | | Antonio Carrillo | 74,726(1) | 5,210,512(1) | 40,468(3) | 3,344,276(3) | | | 57,851(2) | 4,780,807(2) | 39,208(4) | 3,240,149(4) | | Gail M. Peck | 51,573(1) | 3,439,963(1) | 8,477(3) | 700,539(3) | | | 6,101(2) | 504,187(2) | 8,193(4) | 677,070(4) | | Kerry S. Cole | 28,253(1) | 1,494,078(1) | 6,592(3) | 544,763(3) | | | 9,422(2) | 778,634(2) | 6,120(4) | 505,757(4) | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | 7,140(1) | 590,050(1) | 5,798(3) | 479,147(3) | | | 7,345(2) | 606,991(2) | 5,389(4) | 445,347(4) | | Reid S. Essl | 48,681(1) | 3,275,739(1) | 7,000(3) | 578,480(3) | | | 8,498(2) | 702,275(2) | 7,033(4) | 581,207(4) | | Bryan P. Stevenson | 6,323(1) | 522,533(1) | 4,813(3) | 397,746(3) | | | 6,485(2) | 535,920(2) | 4,989(4) | 412,291(4) |
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(1) Represents the actual number of unvested restricted shares and TBRSUs at market value. Includes TRN awards that were granted by our Former Parent prior to the Separation, and corresponding Arcosa awards received in respect of such TRN awards through the Separation. The following table provides the vesting date of the awards:
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| Vesting Date | Antonio Carrillo | | Gail M. Peck | | Kerry S. Cole | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | | Reid S. Essl | | Bryan P. Stevenson | | | | ACA (#) | TRN (#) | ACA (#) | TRN (#) | ACA (#) | TRN (#) | ACA (#) | TRN (#) | ACA (#) | TRN (#) | ACA (#) | TRN (#) | | 3/15/2024 | 8,713 | — | 1,821 | — | 1,360 | — | 1,198 | — | 1,563 | — | 1,109 | — | | 3/28/2024 | — | — | — | — | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 5/15/2024 | 16,645 | — | 3,186 | 2,667 | 3,711 | 3,000 | 2,259 | — | 4,013 | 4,000 | 1,928 | — | | 6/7/2024 | — | — | 393 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 3/15/2025 | 8,713 | — | 1,821 | — | 1,360 | — | 1,198 | — | 1,563 | — | 1,109 | — | | 5/15/2025 | 8,992 | — | 7,380 | — | 1,464 | — | 1,288 | — | 7,163 | 333 | 1,069 | — | | 3/15/2026 | 8,713 | — | 1,820 | — | 1,360 | — | 1,197 | — | 1,562 | — | 1,108 | — | | 5/15/2026 | — | — | 6,608 | 3,333 | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | 5,608 | 333 | — | — | | 5/15/2027 | — | — | 11,657 | 2,000 | — | — | — | — | 11,213 | 666 | — | — | | 5/15/2028 | — | — | 1,333 | 4,000 | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | | 5/15/2029 | — | — | 888 | 2,666 | — | — | — | — | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | | 4/3/2033 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | | 4/3/2046 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 666 | 2,000 | — | — | | Qualifying termination(a) | 5,736 | 17,214 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Retirement(b) | — | — | — | — | 2,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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(a) Outstanding deferred TBRSUs that have vested but will be converted to shares of Common Stock upon a qualifying termination event. (b) Outstanding TBRSUs that will vest at retirement in accordance with the grant.
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(2) Represents the actual number of 2021-2023 PBRSUs that will vest and settle in shares of Common Stock on May 15, 2024 as certified by the HR Committee based on Arcosa's Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital and Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share for the performance period and the corresponding market value of such shares. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—2023 Annual Compensation Determination—2021-2023 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards." (3) Represents the target number or value, as applicable, of 2022-2024 PBRSUs that could be earned if target financial performance goals are achieved. Actual amounts of PBRSUs will vest and settle in shares of Common Stock on May 15, 2025 based on Arcosa's Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital and Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share for the performance period. Awards will pay out between 0% to 200% of the target PBRSU based on actual performance against the performance levels set by the HR Committee. For performance falling between the specified levels, the amount of PBRSUs earned will be interpolated accordingly. (4) Represents the target number or value, as applicable, of 2023-2025 PBRSUs that could be earned if target financial performance goals are achieved. Actual amounts of PBRSUs will vest and settle in shares of Common Stock on March 15, 2026 based on Arcosa's Average Pre-Tax Return on Capital, Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Total Shareholder Return relative to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index for the performance period. Awards will pay out between 0% to 200% of the target PBRSU based on actual performance against the performance levels set by the HR Committee. For performance falling between the specified levels, the amount of PBRSUs earned will be interpolated accordingly. See "Compensation Discussion and Analysis—2023 Annual Compensation Determination—2023 Long-Term Incentive Compensation."
STOCK VESTED IN 2023
STOCK VESTED IN 2023 The following table summarizes for the NEOs in 2023 the number of shares acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units and the value realized, each before payout of any applicable withholding tax. No stock options were exercised in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, Arcosa had no stock options outstanding.
STOCK VESTED IN 2023
| Name | | Stock Awards | | | | Stock Ticker | Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting (#) | Value Realized on Vesting ($)(1) | | Antonio Carrillo | ACA | 130,591 | 8,962,460 | | Gail M. Peck | ACA | 10,536 | 725,031 | | | TRN | 4,000 | 83,320 | | Kerry S. Cole | ACA | 19,493 | 1,337,805 | | | TRN | 2,000 | 41,660 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | ACA | 15,870 | 1,089,158 | | Reid S. Essl | ACA | 18,607 | 1,276,998 | | | TRN | 2,000 | 41,660 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | ACA | 14,462 | 992,527 |
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(1) The amounts shown are calculated based on the closing stock price of Common Stock on the date of vesting.
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION The table below shows the contributions by the NEOs and Arcosa, the aggregate earnings on nonqualified deferred compensation in 2023, and the aggregate balance at year-end under nonqualified deferred compensation plans of Arcosa. Arcosa does not provide matching contribution amounts under the Deferred Compensation Plan.
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| Name | Executive Contributions in Last Fiscal Year ($)(1) | Aggregate Earnings in Last Fiscal Year ($)(2) | Aggregate Withdrawals/Distributions ($) | Aggregate Balance at Last Fiscal Year End ($)(3) | | Antonio Carrillo | — | 140,856 | — | 455,263 | | Gail M. Peck | — | 39,564 | — | 638,438 | | Kerry S. Cole | — | 70,339 | — | 444,008 | | Jesse E. Collins, Jr. | — | — | — | — | | Reid S. Essl | 77,377 | 100,193 | — | 563,948 | | Bryan P. Stevenson | — | — | — | — |
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION
(1) Salary and incentive compensation deferrals to the Deferred Compensation Plan. The amounts are also included in the "Salary" and/or "Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation" columns, as applicable, in the Summary Compensation Table for 2023. (2) Represents earnings or losses in the Deferred Compensation Plan for Messrs. Cole and Essl, and Ms. Peck. For Mr. Carrillo, this column represents earnings in respect of deferred director fees previously earned as a director of our Former Parent. (3) Includes salary and incentive compensation deferrals to, and Company matching amounts under, the Deferred Compensation Plan in the aggregate that are reported in the Summary Compensation Table for Mr. Essl, $62,450 in 2022 and $54,676 in 2021.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
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| | Summary Compensation Table Total to PEO ($)(1) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO ($)(1)(5) | Average Summary Compensation Table Total to Non-PEO NEOs ($)(2) | Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO NEOs ($)(2)(6) | Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On: | | Net Income ($)(4) | Company Selected Measure: Adjusted EBITDA ($)(7) | | Year | | | | | Company TSR ($) | Peer Group TSR ($)(3) | | | | 2023 | 6,474,120 | 16,822,141 | 2,192,382 | 3,890,255 | 188 | 268 | 159,200,000 | 367,600,000 | | 2022 | 6,322,796 | 8,628,851 | 1,540,270 | 1,742,629 | 123 | 168 | 245,800,000 | 325,100,000 | | 2021 | 5,632,354 | 6,069,101 | 1,041,392 | 811,732 | 119 | 165 | 69,600,000 | 283,300,000 | | 2020 | 5,442,103 | 15,314,301 | 1,221,695 | 2,125,492 | 124 | 115 | 106,600,000 | 283,700,000 |
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Most Important Measures to Determine 2023 Compensation Actually Paid
Most Important Measures to Determine 2023 Compensation Actually Paid We selected the following measures as the most important financial performance measures used by us to link compensation actually paid to Arcosa's performance. We identified Adjusted EBITDA as the "company selected measure," which represents the single most important financial measure. For additional discussion on these measures and how they factor into our named executive officers' compensation in 2023, please see the discussion in our "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" in the "Annual Incentive Compensation" and "2023 Long-Term Incentive Compensation" sections.
Most Important Measures to Determine 2023 Compensation Actually Paid
| Most Important Performance Measures | | | | Adjusted EBITDA | | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | | | Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Per Share | | | Pre-Tax Return on Capital | | | Total Shareholder Return | | | Working Capital |
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| Additional Annual Director Compensation | | | | | $120,000 | Non-Executive Chair Retainer Fee(2) | | | $20,000 | Audit Committee Chair Retainer Fee | | | $20,000 | Human Resources Committee Chair Retainer Fee | | | $15,000 | Governance & Sustainability Committee Chair Retainer Fee | | | $2,000 | Board and Committee Additional Meeting Fee per meeting attended(3) | | | $2,000 | Ad hoc or special assignment work performed for or at the request of the CEO, per diem |
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)(1) | Stock Awards ($)(2)(3) | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($)(4) | All Other Compensation ($)(5) | Total ($) | | Joseph Alvarado | 130,000 | 130,046 | — | 5,000 | 265,046 | | Rhys J. Best | 230,000 | 130,046 | — | — | 360,046 | | Jeffrey A. Craig | 130,000 | 130,046 | — | — | 260,046 | | Steven J. Demetriou | 100,833 | 162,559 | — | — | 263,392 | | Ronald J. Gafford | 110,000 | 130,046 | — | 10,534 | 250,580 | | John W. Lindsay | 110,000 | 130,046 | — | 1,470 | 241,516 | | Kimberly S. Lubel | 110,000 | 130,046 | — | 5,000 | 245,046 | | Julie A. Piggott | 110,000 | 130,046 | 473 | 4,000 | 244,519 | | Melanie M. Trent | 125,000 | 130,046 | 699 | 5,000 | 260,745 |
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(1) Reflects the cash fees earned by directors for Board and committee service to Arcosa. Includes amounts deferred under the Director Deferred Plan. (2) Reflects awards of restricted shares and restricted stock units granted on May 9, 2023 that vest on May 9, 2024. For Mr. Demetriou, this amount also includes awards of restricted shares granted upon election to the Board. The grant date fair value dollar amounts are computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718. The policy and assumptions made in the valuation of share-based payments are contained in Note 13 of Item 8 of the 2023 Annual Report. (3) As of December 31, 2023, the directors had Arcosa restricted stock and restricted stock units totaling as follows: Messrs. Alvarado, 1,906; Best, 34,749; Craig, 1,906; Demetriou, 2,458;Gafford, 24,995; and Lindsay, 11,263; and Mses. Lubel, 1,906; Piggott, 4,276; and Trent, 10,081. In addition, Messrs. Best and Gafford held deferred restricted stock units of our Former Parent for which they received Arcosa deferred restricted stock units based on the same distribution ratio of one Arcosa share for every three shares of Trinity that the Trinity shareholders received. As of December 31, 2023, these directors held the following deferred restricted stock units of our Former Parent: Messrs. Best, 69,970 and Gafford, 69,276. (4) Represents for Mses. Piggott and Trent the above market earnings from the interest rate equivalent under the Director Deferred Plan. See "Director Compensation." (5) For each of Mr. Alvarado and Mses. Lubel, Piggott, and Trent, includes a matching contribution by Arcosa in his or her name pursuant to Arcosa’s matching gifts program. The maximum annual contribution that may be matched under that program is $5,000 per individual. Also includes dividend equivalents earned on phantom stock units for Messrs. Gafford and Lindsay.
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| Proposal Three Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP | | | Ernst & Young LLP | The Audit Committee has appointed Ernst & Young as the independent registered public accounting firm of Arcosa for the year ending December 31, 2024. Although the Amended and Restated Bylaws do not require that we seek shareholder ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as our independent registered public accounting firm, we are doing so as a matter of good corporate governance. If the shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee will reconsider whether or not to retain Ernst & Young. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee in its discretion may change the appointment at any time during the year if it determines that a change would be in the best interests of Arcosa and its shareholders. | | | Arcosa has been advised by Ernst & Young that the firm has no relationship with Arcosa or its subsidiaries other than that arising from the firm’s engagement as auditors, tax advisors, and consultants. Arcosa has also been advised that representatives of Ernst & Young will be present at the Annual Meeting where they will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so and will be available to respond to appropriate questions. | | | "FOR" The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. |
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