Following a comprehensive review of the current Remuneration Policy and a consultation exercise with PayPoint’s major investors (the top 15) and the main representative bodies, the Remuneration Committee is proposing to make a number of changes to the Remuneration Policy at the 2020 AGM, with the main proposal being a switch from LTIP awards to granting Restricted Share Awards (RSAs) under a Restricted Share Plan.
The proposed switch from LTIPs to RSAs is being suggested for the following reasons:
In addition, given challenges facing all companies in respect of setting long-term targets in respect of COVID-19, this feels now feels like an appropriate time to make the change.
A summary of the proposed Policy changes are set out below. Full details of the proposed changes, and how the Policy will be implemented during 2020/21 is set out in the 2019/20 Directors' Remuneration Report contained in the Annual Report 2020.
LTIP awards will be replaced by Restricted Share Awards (“RSAs”). The ability to grant LTIP awards, up to 300% of salary, will therefore be removed from the Policy. Following the 2020 AGM, and then annually thereafter, Executive Directors may receive RSAs:
Underpin: For RSAs granted to Executive Directors to vest, the Committee must be satisfied that PayPoint’s underlying performance and delivery against its strategy and plans is sufficient to justify the level of vesting having regard to such factors as the Committee considers to be appropriate in the round (including revenue, earnings and share price performance) and the shareholder experience more generally (including the risk of windfall gains)
Other: Conventional best practice share plan provisions regarding dividend equivalents, leaver and change of control arrangements will operate.
Given the above, in addition to seeking shareholder approval for the new Policy, approval will also be sought to amend the rules of the 2019 Restricted Share Plan to enable Executive Directors to receive RSAs on the terms permitted within the proposed Remuneration Policy.
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