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SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2018

TO

THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 25, 2018

 

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This supplement amends and supplements the definitive joint proxy statement and prospectus, dated as of January 25, 2018, initially mailed to stockholders of Vistra Energy Corp. (“Vistra Energy”) and to stockholders of Dynegy Inc. (“Dynegy”) on or about January 29, 2018, for (i) a special meeting of Vistra Energy stockholders to be held at 1601 Bryan Street, 11th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201 on March 2, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., Central Time (the “Vistra Energy special meeting”) and (ii) a special meeting of Dynegy’s stockholders to be held at the Chase Center, 601 Travis Street, Houston, Texas 77002 on March 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., Central Time (the “Dynegy special meeting”). The purpose of the Vistra Energy special meeting and the Dynegy special meeting, among other things, is to consider and vote on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 29, 2017 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and between Vistra Energy and Dynegy, pursuant to which Dynegy will, subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, merge with and into Vistra Energy (the “Merger”), with Vistra Energy continuing as the surviving corporation. That proposal and the other proposals to be voted on at the Vistra Energy special meeting and the Dynegy special meeting are described in more detail in the joint proxy statement and prospectus. Each capitalized term used but not defined herein has the meaning given to them in the joint proxy statement and prospectus.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities regulatory authority has approved or disapproved of the Merger or the Stock Issuance and the joint proxy statement and prospectus or has passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of the disclosure in this supplement and the joint proxy statement and prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES TO JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND

PROSPECTUS

On February 28, 2018, Vistra Energy Corp. filed the attached current report on Form 8-K. The attached information modifies and supersedes, in part, the information in the joint proxy statement and prospectus. Any information that is modified or superseded in the joint proxy statement and prospectus shall not be deemed to constitute a part of the joint proxy statement and prospectus except as modified or superseded by this supplement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This communication is being made in respect of the Merger between Vistra Energy and Dynegy. In connection with the Merger, Vistra Energy has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which the SEC declared effective on January 24, 2018, and which includes the joint proxy statement and prospectus. Dynegy filed the joint proxy statement and prospectus with the SEC on January 25, 2018. Each of Vistra Energy and Dynegy initially mailed the joint proxy statement and prospectus to their respective stockholders on or about January 29, 2018. STOCKHOLDERS OF VISTRA ENERGY AND STOCKHOLDERS OF DYNEGY ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Vistra Energy and Dynegy will each provide free copies of their respective reports, proxy statements and other


information, including the joint proxy statement and prospectus, filed with the SEC by Vistra Energy and Dynegy at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by Vistra Energy with the SEC will be available free of charge on Vistra Energy’s website at www.vistraenergy.com or by contacting Vistra Energy Investor Relations at investor@vistraenergy.com or at (214) 812-0046. Copies of the documents filed by Dynegy with the SEC will be available free of charge on Dynegy’s website at www.dynegy.com or by contacting Dynegy Investor Relations at ir@dynegy.com or at (713) 507-6466.

Consummation of the Merger remains subject to satisfaction or waiver of additional conditions specified in the Merger Agreement, including, without limitation, approval of the stockholders of both Vistra Energy and Dynegy at their respective special meetings of stockholders to be held on March 2, 2018 If you have any questions about the Merger, the Vistra Energy special meeting or the Dynegy special meeting, need additional copies of the joint proxy statement and prospectus or need to obtain proxy cards or other information related to the proxy solicitation, you may contact Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s respective proxy solicitors, as follows:

 

If you are a Vistra Energy stockholder:

 

D.F. King & Co., Inc.

48 Wall Street

New York, NY 10005

Toll Free: (866) 406-2283

Email: vst@dfking.com

  

If you are a Dynegy stockholder:

 

MacKenzie Partners, Inc.

105 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10016

Toll Free: (800) 322-2885

Email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com

You will not be charged for any of the documents that you request. If you would like to request documents, please do so by February 23, 2018 in order to receive them before the Vistra Energy special meeting and the Dynegy special meeting.

Instructions for voting your shares at the Vistra Energy special meeting and the Dynegy special meeting on March 2, 2018 are included with the joint proxy statement and prospectus. If you have previously voted your shares and do not wish to change your vote, you do not need to take any further action. If you have previously voted your stock, voting again will supersede your previous vote, regardless of how you previously voted (i.e., by telephone, Internet or mail).

Investors may also consult Vistra Energy’s or Dynegy’s website for more information concerning the Merger and other related transactions described in the joint proxy statement and prospectus. Vistra Energy’s website is www.vistraenergy.com. Dynegy’s website is www.dynegy.com. Each company’s public filings are also available at www.sec.gov. The information contained on Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s websites is not part of the joint proxy statement and prospectus. The references to Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This supplement to the joint proxy statement and prospectus contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are predictions and generally can be identified by use of statements that include phrases such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “goal,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “predict,” “potential,” “likely,” or other words, phrases or expressions of similar import, or the negative or other words or expressions of similar meaning, and statements regarding the anticipated consequences and benefits of the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement or the future financial condition, results of operations and business of Vistra Energy, Dynegy or the combined company.


The management teams of each of Vistra Energy and Dynegy base these forward-looking statements on particular assumptions that they have made in light of their industry experience, as well as their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that they believe are appropriate under the circumstances. The forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s respective management teams and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are difficult to predict or beyond Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of Vistra Energy, Dynegy or the combined company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to other factors and matters contained in the joint proxy statement and prospectus, including those disclosed under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 35 of the joint proxy statement and prospectus, these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, among others: (i) the ability to obtain the required stockholder approvals to consummate the Merger and the issuance of the issuance of the Vistra Energy Common Stock, (ii) the timing of, and the conditions imposed by, regulatory approvals required for the Merger, (iii) the satisfaction or waiver of other conditions in the Merger Agreement, (iv) the risk that the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement may not be completed in the time frame expected by the parties or at all, (v) changes in the trading prices of Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s Common Stock, (vi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement and that a termination under certain circumstances could require Vistra Energy to pay Dynegy or Dynegy to pay Vistra Energy a termination fee and/or expense amount, (vii) the risk that the pendency of the Merger could adversely affect Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s respective businesses and operations, including on Vistra Energy’s and Dynegy’s relationships with their respective customers and their operating results and businesses generally (including the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues) (viii) the ability of the combined company to successfully integrate Vistra Energy’s business and Dynegy’s business and realize the anticipated cost savings, operational efficiencies and other expected benefits of the Merger on the anticipated timeframe or at all, (ix) the outcome of current and future litigation, including any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Vistra Energy, Dynegy or others related to the Merger, (x) events or circumstances that undermine confidence in the financial markets or otherwise have a broad impact on financial markets, such as the sudden instability or collapse of large financial institutions or other significant corporations, terrorist attacks, natural or man-made disasters, or threatened or actual armed conflicts, (xi) risks related to indebtedness, including unanticipated increases in financing and other costs and concentration of credit risks, (xii) the availability, terms and ability to effectively deploy short-term and long-term capital, (xiii) changes in business and growth strategies, (xiv) the dependence on third parties for key services and the ability to hire and retain highly skilled managerial, investment, financial and operational personnel, (xv) performance of information technology systems, (xvi) the adequacy of cash reserves and working capital, (xvii) financial and operating covenants contained in credit facilities, indentures and other financing arrangements that could restrict the business and investment activities, (xviii) effects of derivative and hedging transactions, (xix) actions and initiatives of the U.S., state and municipal governments and changes to governments’ policies that impact the economy generally and, more specifically, the energy market, (xx) changes in governmental regulations, tax laws and rates, and similar matters and increases in insurance costs, (xxi) actions of ratings agencies, including with respect to the Merger, (xxii) regulatory proceedings or inquiries, and (xxiii) other risks detailed in this joint proxy statement and prospectus (including with respect to Vistra Energy and the combined company) and in filings made by Dynegy with the SEC from time to time.


Although each of Vistra Energy and Dynegy believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made by it contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore there can be no assurance that such statements included in this supplement to the joint proxy statement and prospectus will prove to be accurate. Any forward-looking statement speaks only at the date on which it is made, and except as may be required by law, neither Vistra Energy nor Dynegy undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all of them; nor can Vistra Energy or Dynegy assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.


 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2018

 

 

VISTRA ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-38086   36-4833255

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

6555 Sierra Drive

Irving, TX

  75039
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(214) 812-4600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Explanatory Note

On January 25, 2018, Vistra Energy Corp. (the “Company”) and Dynegy Inc. (“Dynegy”) filed a joint proxy statement and prospectus on Form S-4 (the “joint proxy and prospectus”). At the time of the filing of the joint proxy and prospectus, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) had not yet made any determination regarding bonus amounts to be awarded to management pursuant to the Company’s executive annual cash incentive compensation plan (“EAIP”). Consequently, such information was excluded from the joint proxy and prospectus as contemplated by the Instruction 1. to Item 402(c)(iii) of Regulation S-K. On February 22, 2017, the Company’s Board finalized its determination regarding bonus amounts to be awarded to management (including its named executive officers) pursuant to the Company’s EAIP. As a result, as contemplated by Instruction 1. to Item 402(v)(iii) of Regulation S-K, the Company is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K to include the compensation information with respect to its named executive officers that was not available at the time the Company filed the joint proxy and prospectus. For completeness, the Company is filing the entire text of its Compensation Disclosure & Analysis, as updated, to include such information.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The information included in Exhibit 99.1 to this report entitled “Compensation Disclosure & Analysis” is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Compensation Disclosure & Analysis


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Vistra Energy Corp.
Dated: February 28, 2018    

/s/ Carrie L. Kirby

    Name:   Carrie L. Kirby
    Title:   Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer


Exhibit 99.1

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Vistra Energy Corp. (“Vistra Energy”) is a recently formed entity created in connection with its emergence from bankruptcy on October 3, 2016. Throughout 2017, the Vistra Energy Compensation Committee (“Compensation Committee”) took steps to facilitate the transition of Vistra Energy’s compensation practices towards those of a public company and further strengthen the alignment between its executives’ interests and those of its stakeholders in accordance with Vistra Energy’s compensation philosophy. Most notably, in 2017, the Compensation Committee approved Vistra Energy’s first annual equity awards. These awards include stock options, restricted stock units that are subject only to time-vesting conditions (“RSUs”) and restricted stock units that are subject to both time and performance-vesting conditions (“PSUs”). These awards also include extended vesting schedules in order to align the annual grant process with an ongoing first quarter timeline.

Compensation Philosophy

Vistra Energy has a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, which places an emphasis on pay-at-risk; a significant portion of its executive officers’ compensation is comprised of variable compensation. Vistra Energy’s compensation program is intended to attract and motivate top-talent executive officers as leaders and compensate executive officers appropriately for their contribution to the attainment of Vistra Energy’s financial, operational and strategic objectives. In addition, Vistra Energy believes it is important to retain its top-tier talent and strongly align their interests with Vistra Energy’s stakeholders by emphasizing incentive-based compensation. To achieve the goals of its compensation philosophy, Vistra Energy believes that:

 

    the overall compensation program should emphasize variable compensation elements that have a direct link to overall corporate performance and stockholder value;

 

    the overall compensation program should place an increased emphasis on pay-at-risk with increased responsibility;

 

    the overall compensation program should attract, motivate and engage top-talent executive officers to serve in key roles; and

 

    an executive officer’s individual compensation level should be based upon an evaluation of the financial and operational performance of that executive officer’s business unit or area of responsibility as well as the executive officer’s individual performance.

2017 Named Executive Officers

 

Name    Title    Recent Experience
Curtis A. Morgan    President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)    Prior to joining Vistra Energy, he served as the CEO and President of EquiPower Resources Corp., a power generation company, since May 2010.
James A. Burke    EVP & Chief Operating Officer    Prior to joining Vistra Energy, he served as Executive Vice President of the Predecessor since February 2013 and President and Chief Executive of TXU Energy (a subsidiary of Vistra Energy) since August 2005.
J. William Holden    EVP & Chief Financial Officer    Prior to joining Vistra Energy, he served as an EVP and Senior Advisor at The Taffrail Group, LLC, an international strategic-advisory firm, since February 2013. From December 2010 until January 2013, Mr. Holden served as the EVP and CFO of GenOn Energy, Inc.
Scott A. Hudson    SVP & President of Retail    Prior to joining Vistra Energy, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of TXU Energy (a subsidiary of Vistra Energy) since 2011.
Stephen J. Muscato    SVP    Prior to joining Vistra Energy, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Luminant (a subsidiary of Vistra Energy) since 2011.

These five employees represent Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers for 2017 – while this joint proxy statement and prospectus specifically discusses the compensation relating to Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers, the practices and programs described herein generally extend more broadly across Vistra Energy’s executive leadership team.


PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

In this section, Vistra Energy provides highlights of its performance in 2017, reflecting factors considered by the Compensation Committee in assessing variable pay outcomes for the Named Executive Officers.

Pay for Performance

The Compensation Committee designed the majority of Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers’ compensation to be linked directly to corporate, business unit (or area of responsibility) and company stock price performance. For example, each Named Executive Officer’s annual performance-based cash bonus is based primarily on the achievement of certain corporate and business unit financial and operational targets, and the annual equity grants made in the fourth quarter of 2017 to the Named Executive Officers were awarded in the form of stock options, RSUs and PSUs.

 

CEO – Annualized 2017 Targeted Pay Mix

 

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Average Other Named Executive Officers – Annualized 2017 Targeted Pay Mix

 

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Performance Highlights

Highlights of our 2017 performance are summarized below. These, along with other factors detailed in the disclosure, resulted in annual bonus outcomes ranging from 132 to 195% of target.

Vistra Energy’s Executive Annual Incentive Plan (“EAIP”) places the greatest weighting on a combination of adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), total costs, and free cash flow. Together, these metrics show the results of the organization’s focus on achieving business results while exercising discipline in cost decisions. As seen below, Vistra Energy Adjusted EBITDA came close to meeting its target, which was set above the midpoint of guidance to drive performance, while cost management significantly outperformed its target, and adjusted free cash flow exceeded its target as well, collectively contributing to strong incentive plan payouts.

 

2017 EAIP Performance Summary; Select Metrics

   Target      Actual  

Vistra Energy Adjusted EBITDA ($ mm)

     1,482        1,455  

Cost Management ($ mm)

     705        640  

Adjusted Free Cash Flow ($mm)

     817        831  

 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES

In this section, Vistra Energy provides details of its corporate governance framework, procedures and practices as they relate to Named Executive Officer compensation.

 

Compensation Committee

Vistra Energy’s Compensation Committee is comprised of two independent directors (Gavin R. Baiera and Jennifer Box), whose primary responsibilities are to:

 

    Determine and oversee the compensation program of Vistra Energy, including making recommendations to the board of directors of Vistra Energy (the “Vistra Energy Board”) with respect to the adoption, amendment or termination of compensation and benefits plans, arrangements, policies and practices;

 

    Evaluate the performance of Vistra Energy’s executive officers;

 

    Approve compensation of Vistra Energy’s executive officers (other than the CEO) based on those evaluations, together with the CEO’s recommendations; and

 

    Recommend CEO compensation to the full Vistra Energy Board for approval.

Governance Structure

Vistra Energy Board of Directors

Compensation Committee

WTW – Independent Compensation Consultant

The Compensation Committee’s charter can be found on Vistra Energy’s website at:

https://www.vistraenergy.com/wp-

content/uploads/2016/12/Compensation-Committee-

Charter-2017-01-24-002.pdf

 

 

Advisors to the Compensation Committee

Independent Advisors

During 2017, Willis Towers Watson, who advised Vistra Energy’s Predecessor’s Compensation Committee as well, provided ongoing advisory services to Vistra Energy and its Compensation Committee on various aspects of its executive compensation and benefits practices, including, but not limited to, the development of the compensation structure.

In accordance with the Compensation Committee’s charter, the Compensation Committee determined that Willis Towers Watson is sufficiently independent to appropriately advise the Compensation Committee on compensation matters and that its relationship with Willis Towers Watson does not give rise to any conflict of interest. Going forward, the Compensation Committee expects that it will continue to engage compensation consultants when and as appropriate, and will conduct an assessment of consultants’ independence prior to any such engagement.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

In this section, Vistra Energy provides details of its Named Executive Officer compensation framework, practices and outcomes for 2017.

Compensation Philosophy

Vistra Energy’s compensation program is intended to attract and motivate top-talent executive officers as leaders and compensate executive officers appropriately for their contribution to the attainment of its financial, operational and strategic objectives. In addition, Vistra Energy believes it is important to retain its top tier talent and strongly align their interests with Vistra Energy stakeholders’ interests by emphasizing incentive-based compensation. Vistra Energy utilizes the following elements of compensation to achieve these objectives:

 

Compensation Element    Summary and Linkage to Philosophy
Base Salary   

✓  A fixed element of compensation to provide a stable source of income

 

✓  Provides market competitive compensation to attract and retain talent

Annual Incentive   

✓  A cash-based award that encourages executives to focus on specific corporate, business unit and individual performance goals

 

✓  Is earned only if threshold financial, operational and/or strategic objectives are met

Stock Options   

✓  Rewards long-term stockholder value creation as stock options only provide value when the stock price appreciates

 

✓  Provides wealth-building opportunity and aligns executives with stockholder interests

 

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Restricted Stock Units   

✓  Rewards long-term stockholder value creation

 

✓  Enhances executive stock ownership and promotes retention

Performance Share Units   

✓  Rewards long-term stockholder value creation and encourages executives to focus on long-term performance goals

 

✓  Emphasizes long-term view with three-year horizon

Benefits   

✓  Keeps program competitive and provides protection for executives

Perquisites   

✓  Perquisites are limited in amount and use

Compensation Determination Process

Use of Market Data

Vistra Energy establishes target compensation levels that are consistent with market practice and internal equity considerations (including position, responsibility and contribution) relative to base salaries, annual incentives and long-term incentives, as well as with the Compensation Committee’s assessment of the appropriate pay mix for a particular position. In order to gauge the competitiveness of its compensation programs, Vistra Energy reviews compensation practices and pay opportunities from the energy services industry and general industry survey data, as well as from a selection of publicly-traded peer companies. Vistra Energy attempts to position itself to attract and retain qualified senior executives in the face of competitive pressures in its relevant labor markets.

Specifically, during 2017, Vistra Energy used information regarding the pay practices of the energy services industry and general industry companies provided by its compensation consultant, regressed to Vistra Energy’s revenue size. Vistra Energy believes that revenue is an appropriate indicator of the size and complexity of an organization, which should be considered in determining compensation levels. The compensation data resulting from this analysis was a significant factor considered by the Compensation Committee with respect to its executive compensation decisions for the Named Executive Officers.

During 2017, Vistra Energy also utilized a compensation peer group as an additional reference point when determining executive compensation. This peer group consisted of a select group of companies that the Compensation Committee believes are representative of the talent market in which Vistra Energy competes. Vistra Energy’s compensation peer group consisted of the following companies for 2017:

 

The AES Corporation    Calpine Corporation    Dynegy Inc.(1)
Entergy Corporation    FirstEnergy Corp.    NRG Energy, Inc.
PG&E Corporation    Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated    Talen Energy Corporation (1)

 

(1) Starting in 2018, assuming consummation of their respective pending acquisitions, Dynegy and Talen will be excluded from the peer group on an ongoing basis

The Compensation Committee does not target any particular level of total compensation or individual component of compensation against the peer group; rather, the Compensation Committee considers the range of total compensation provided by Vistra Energy’s peers, together with information from published surveys, in determining the appropriate mix and level of total compensation for its executives.

Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

In determining the compensation of the CEO, the Compensation Committee annually follows a thorough and detailed process. At the end of each year, the Compensation Committee reviews a self-assessment prepared by the CEO regarding his performance and the performance of Vistra Energy’s businesses and meets (with and without the CEO) to evaluate and discuss his performance and the performance of Vistra Energy’s businesses.

While the Compensation Committee tries to ensure that a substantial portion of the CEO’s compensation is directly linked to his performance and the performance of Vistra Energy’s businesses, the Compensation Committee also seeks to set his compensation in a manner that is competitive with compensation for similarly performing executive officers with similar responsibilities in companies Vistra Energy considers to be its peers.

 

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As discussed under “Employment Agreements” below, Vistra Energy has entered into an employment agreement with its current CEO, Curtis A. Morgan, which addresses certain elements of his compensation and benefit package.

Compensation of Other Named Executive Officers

In determining the compensation of each of Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers (other than the CEO), the Compensation Committee seeks the input of the CEO. At the end of each year, the CEO reviews a self-assessment prepared by each Named Executive Officer and assesses the Named Executive Officer’s performance against business unit (or area of responsibility) and individual goals and objectives. The Compensation Committee and the CEO then review the CEO’s assessments of such Named Executive Officers and, in that context, the Compensation Committee approves the compensation for each Named Executive Officer.

Role of the Compensation Consultant

To add rigor in the review process and to inform the Compensation Committee of market trends, the Compensation Committee engages the services of Willis Towers Watson, an independent executive compensation consultant, to analyze Vistra Energy’s executive compensation structure and plan designs and to assess whether the compensation program is competitive and supports the Compensation Committee’s goal to align the interests of executive officers with those of stockholders. Willis Towers Watson may also directly provide the Compensation Committee with market data, which the Compensation Committee references when determining compensation for executive officers. The Compensation Committee has authorized Willis Towers Watson to interact with Vistra Energy’s management, as needed, on behalf of the Compensation Committee. Willis Towers Watson does not provide any other services to Vistra Energy outside of matters pertaining to executive and director compensation and related corporate governance matters.

The Compensation Committee has the sole authority to approve the independent compensation consultant’s fees and terms of the engagement. Thus, the Compensation Committee annually reviews its relationship with, and assesses the independence of, Willis Towers Watson to ensure executive compensation consulting independence.

Base Salary

Vistra Energy believes that base salary should consider the scope and complexity of an executive officer’s position and the level of responsibility required to perform his or her job. It also believes that a competitive level of base salary is required to attract, motivate and retain qualified talent. Vistra Energy wants to ensure its cash compensation is competitive and sufficient to incent executive officers to remain with us, recognizing its high-performance expectations across a broad set of operational, financial, customer service and community-oriented goals and objectives.

The Compensation Committee regularly reviews base salaries and periodically uses independent compensation consultants to ensure the base salaries are market-competitive. The Compensation Committee may also review an executive officer’s base salary from time to time during a year, including if the executive officer is given a promotion or if his or her responsibilities are significantly modified.

The following table provides detail on the base salaries of Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers. Base salaries for Messrs. Morgan, Burke and Holden were initially set by their employment agreements, and base salaries for Messrs. Hudson and Muscato were determined based on market data and role and responsibilities. Subject to the Employment Agreements with Messrs. Morgan, Burke and Holden, which are described under “Employment Agreements” below, the Compensation Committee may change the base salaries for all of the Named Executive Officers at any time based on updated market data, updated roles and responsibilities and the CEO’s recommendation. Board approval is required to change the base salary for Mr. Morgan.

2017 Base Salaries

 

Name    2017 Salary  

Curtis A. Morgan

   $ 950,000  

James A. Burke

   $ 750,000  

J. William Holden

   $ 590,000  

Scott A. Hudson

   $ 500,000  

Stephen J. Muscato

   $ 500,000  

 

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Annual Incentive Plan

Summary

The EAIP provides an annual performance-based cash bonus for the successful attainment of certain financial and operational performance targets that are established annually by the Compensation Committee. Under the terms of the EAIP, performance against these targets, which are set at challenging levels to incentivize exceptional performance (while at the same time balancing the needs for safety and investment in Vistra Energy’s business), drives bonus funding.

Performance Framework

As a general matter, target-level performance is based on Vistra Energy’s board-approved financial and operational plan (the “Financial Plan”) for each upcoming year. The Compensation Committee sets high expectations for Vistra Energy’s executive officers and therefore annually selects a target performance level that constitutes above average performance for the business, which the Compensation Committee expects the business to achieve during the upcoming year. Threshold and superior levels are for performance levels that are below or above Financial Plan-based expectations, respectively. Based on the level of attainment of these performance targets, an aggregate EAIP funding percentage amount for all participants is determined.

 

Target Opportunity (as a % of Salary)

Performance payouts on financial metrics are equal to, for any particular metric, 100% if the target amount is achieved, 50% if the threshold amount is achieved and 200% if the superior amount is achieved.

Actual performance payouts are interpolated on a linear basis, as applicable, with a maximum performance payout for any particular metric being equal to 200%. These results are then adjusted by an individual performance modifier as described below.

2017 Annual Incentive Plan Target Opportunities    Target%(1)  

Morgan – Chief Executive Officer

     100

Burke – EVP & Chief Operating Officer

     90

Holden – EVP & Chief Financial Officer

     90

Hudson – SVP & President of Retail

     75

Muscato – SVP

     75

 

(1) Described as a percentage of base salary
 

 

Financial and Operational Performance Targets for 2017

The following table provides a summary (including relevant weighting) of the performance targets under the EAIP for Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers:

 

Named Executive Officer Vistra Scorecard Metrics

   Weight     Target     Performance     Payout  

Vistra Energy Adjusted EBITDA ($ mm)

     20     1,482       1,455       18

Cost Management ($ mm)

     20     705       640       40

Adjusted Free Cash Flow ($ mm)

     20     817       831       23

Luminant Operational and Financial Metrics (%)

     20     100     126     25

TXU Energy Operational and Financial Metrics (%)

     20     100     120     24
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

     100 %          130 % 
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

Vistra Energy focuses the majority of its metrics on financial parameters that align with shareholder value: Adjusted EBITDA, Cost Management, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Vistra Energy performed well against each of these metrics in 2017. The target for Adjusted EBITDA was set above the midpoint of guidance in order to drive strong performance. The organization took a disciplined approach to maximizing the combination of these three key metrics. In addition to the Vistra Energy financial metrics, the Compensation Committee set goals to ensure that the management team was continuing to drive the performance of each of the key business units, Luminant and TXU Energy. The Luminant Operational and Financial Metrics consist of core processes that lead to consistent and safe operations while also driving the Luminant portion of the Vistra Energy financial metrics. TXU Energy Operational and Financial Metrics focus on core customer operations that drive both high customer satisfaction and high performance of the TXU Energy portion of the Vistra Energy Financial metrics.

Individual Performance Modifier

After approving actual performance against the applicable targets under the EAIP, and on a basis independent of such target performance calculations, the Compensation Committee and the CEO review the performance of each of Vistra Energy’s executive officers on an individual and comparative basis. Based on this review, which includes an analysis of both objective and subjective criteria, as determined by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion, including the CEO’s recommendations (with respect to all executive officers other than himself), the Compensation Committee approves an individual performance modifier for each executive officer.

 

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Under the terms of the EAIP, the individual performance modifier can range from an outstanding rating (150%) to an unacceptable rating (0%). To calculate an executive officer’s final annual cash incentive bonus, the executive officer’s corporate/business unit payout percentages are multiplied by the executive officer’s target incentive level, which is computed as a percentage of annualized base salary, and then by the executive officer’s individual performance modifier, subject to the aggregate cap of 200% of such executive officer’s target bonus for executives under employment agreements.

Actual Awards

The following table provides a summary of the 2017 performance-based cash bonus for each Named Executive Officer under the EAIP, and the discussion below highlights the key factors used in determining the awards. Vistra Energy paid 80% of the target bonus percentage to Named Executive Officers in December 2017 in anticipation of tax law changes that would impact deductions for executive compensation. Vistra Energy chose 80% based on a conservative review of projected year-end results and the fact that the Compensation Committee had not yet reviewed the recommendations for individual performance modifiers for the Named Executive Officers. The Compensation Committee and Vistra Energy Board (as applicable) have now certified financial results for 2017 and approved the individual performance modifiers for all Named Executive Officers. All of our Named Executive Officers earned in excess of 100% of their respective target bonuses and will be paid the additional earned amounts (the amounts in excess of 80% of their respective target bonuses previously paid) in March 2018.

Mr. Morgan led the Vistra Energy organization through a transformational year in 2017. Key CCGT acquisitions were made in the first half of the year, plant closure decisions were made in the second half of the year, and the Dynegy merger was announced in the fourth quarter, as well. While the generation business was transforming, the retail business continued to deliver strong performance. Throughout the year, Mr. Morgan continued to develop a strong team environment for high performance and consistent decision-making. Given these and other significant achievements, the Vistra Energy Board approved an individual performance modifier that increased Mr. Morgan’s incentive award.

Mr. Burke played a key role in all of the decisions around the generation fleet in 2017. The generation fleet had record-setting safety performance while implementing operational performance improvements across the fleet. The analysis that led to the announcement of plant and mine closures in 2017 positioned the fleet for a strong 2018. The retail business had another strong year in 2017, including both financial performance and customer satisfaction ratings. In addition, he continued to lead the retail organization to continued strong market share and innovation. Given these and other significant achievements, the Compensation Committee approved an individual performance modifier that increased Mr. Burke’s incentive award.

Mr. Holden also played a key role in the mergers and acquisitions activity conducted in 2017, while leading the finance organization and interfacing with external stockholders. Mr. Holden led the effort to develop key investor relations initiatives supporting the decisions to close power plants and to merge with Dynegy. Given these and other significant achievements, the Compensation Committee approved an individual performance modifier that increased Mr. Holden’s incentive award.

Mr. Hudson continued to drive performance in the competitive ERCOT retail market. The retail business continues to deliver market leading customer service and market leading innovation. The retail business delivered strong financial results in a continuously strong competitive market. Given these and other significant achievements, the Compensation Committee approved an individual performance modifier that increased Mr. Hudson’s incentive award.

Mr. Muscato led the commercial organization to a strong year. The commercial team supported the generation fleet and retail business and identified key market dynamics to drive value. Given these and other significant achievements, the Compensation Committee approved an individual performance modifier that increased Mr. Muscato’s incentive award.

 

Name

   Target
(% of salary)
    Target Award
($ Value)
     Actual Award ($)  

Curtis A. Morgan

     100     950,000      $ 1,858,058  

James A. Burke

     90     675,000      $ 1,093,000  

J. William Holden

     90     531,000      $ 700,300  

Scott A. Hudson

     75     375,000      $ 605,000  

Stephen J. Muscato

     75     375,000      $ 605,000  

 

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Long-Term Incentive Plan

The Vistra Energy Board awarded its first annual equity grants to Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers in the fourth quarter of 2017. Based on market data and consultations with Willis Towers Watson, the target mix of each Named Executive Officer’s equity award was allocated as follows: 45% in PSUs, 30% in RSUs and the remaining 25% in stock options.

These awards were intended to serve as a retention and motivational tool and align the interests of Vistra Energy’s executive officers with the interests of Vistra Energy’s stockholders. Award sizes were determined based on an evaluation of internal pay equity, and compensation levels for comparable positions among peer companies, the energy services industry and general industry. The award values were benchmarked against overall market data and proxy data from Vistra Energy’s peer group. The vesting schedules for these October 2017 grants were extended approximately five months in order to better align future grants and vesting schedules with a traditional first quarter grant date timeline. The awards fully vest in March 2021.

 

Awards Granted in 2017

 

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2017 Equity Grants

   Total Grant Value  

Morgan – Chief Executive Officer

   $ 5,000,000  

Burke – EVP & Chief Operating Officer

   $ 2,100,000  

Holden – EVP & Chief Financial Officer

   $ 1,250,000  

Hudson – SVP & President of Retail

   $ 1,000,000  

Muscato – SVP

   $ 1,000,000  
 

 

Performance Share Units (45% of 2017 Equity Grants)

45% of the targeted equity value was granted in the form of PSUs that vest based on performance over a three-year period. The initial metric approved for the PSUs was achieving positive net income in 2017. This metric was set for purposes of satisfying Section 162(m) of the Code. In the first quarter of 2018, the Compensation Committee approved final metrics for the PSUs. As seen below, these metrics include Adjusted EBITDA, a metric to be set each year but measured based on cumulative three-year outcome; Generation Availability Index, a metric set each year but measured based on a three-year performance average target of 100%; and Retail Performance Index, a metric set each year but measured based on a three-year performance average target of 100%.

 

Performance Share Units Metrics Summary

   Weight  

Vistra Energy Adjusted EBITDA ($ mm)

     70

Generation Availability Index (%)

     15

Retail Performance Index (%)

     15
  

 

 

 

Total

     100
  

 

 

 

The Compensation Committee believes these metrics will focus the Vistra Energy management team on long-term shareholder value creation and the development of a sustainable high performing business.

Restricted Stock Units (30% of 2017 Equity Grants)

30% of the targeted value was granted in the form of RSUs that vest ratably over a three-year period (with an extended vesting schedule for 2017 grants). The number of RSUs awarded to each executive was determined by dividing the targeted RSU value for each executive by the closing price of Vistra Energy Common Stock on the grant date as reported on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 (“ASC 718”).

 

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Stock Options (25% of 2017 Equity Grants)

25% of the targeted equity value was granted in the form of non-qualified stock options that vest ratably over a three-year period (with an extended vesting schedule for 2017 grants) and expire after 10 years. The exercise price of each option was the closing price of Vistra Energy Common Stock on the date of grant as reported on the NYSE. The number of options granted was determined by dividing the targeted stock option value for each executive by the value of each option, which was computed using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the same assumptions that Vistra Energy uses in calculating the compensation expense attributable to such grants under ASC 718.

2017 Equity Awards

The values included in the following table reflect the fair value of such equity awards as of the grant date.

 

Name    # of
Stock
Options
     Stock
Option
Value ($)
    

# of

RSUs

    

RSU Value

($)

    

# of

PSUs

    

PSU

Value ($)

    

Total

Value ($)

 

Curtis A. Morgan

     206,270      $ 1,250,000        79,365      $ 1,500,000        119,047      $ 2,250,000      $ 5,000,000  

James A. Burke

     86,633      $ 525,000        33,333      $ 630,000        50,000      $ 945,000      $ 2,100,000  

J. William Holden

     51,567      $ 312,500        19,841      $ 375,000        29,761      $ 562,500      $ 1,250,000  

Scott A. Hudson

     41,254      $ 250,000        21,164      $ 400,000        18,518      $ 350,000      $ 1,000,000  

Stephen J. Muscato

     41,254      $ 250,000        21,164      $ 400,000        18,518      $ 350,000      $ 1,000,000  

Future Equity Awards

In the future, the Compensation Committee may provide additional grants and forms of equity to drive certain aspects of Vistra Energy’s operating and financial performance as the Compensation Committee sees fit, and as supported by market data and the executive’s performance. The Compensation Committee believes that long-term incentive compensation is an important component of Vistra Energy’s compensation program because it has the potential for retaining and motivating executives, aligning executives’ financial interests with the interests of stockholders, and rewarding the achievement of Vistra Energy’s long-term strategic and financial goals.

Benefits and Perquisites

Benefits

Vistra Energy’s executive officers generally have the opportunity to participate in certain of Vistra Energy’s broad-based employee compensation plans, including Vistra Energy’s Thrift (401(k)) Plan (the “Thrift Plan”), and health and welfare plans. Please refer to the footnotes to the Summary Compensation Table below.

Perquisites

Vistra Energy provided its executives with certain perquisites, including financial planning services, during 2017.

Employment Arrangements and Severance Benefits

Vistra Energy has entered into employment agreements with Mr. Morgan, Mr. Burke and Mr. Holden. Each of the employment agreements provides that certain payments and benefits will be paid upon the expiration of the agreement or an earlier termination of the Named Executive Officer’s employment under various circumstances, including a termination without cause, a resignation for good reason and a qualifying termination of employment within a fixed period of time following a change in control of Vistra Energy.

In addition, Mr. Hudson and Mr. Muscato are participants in Vistra Energy’s Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”) and Executive Change in Control Policy (the “Change in Control Policy”). The Severance Plan provides certain severance benefits to Vistra Energy’s executive officers and other qualified employees upon the employee’s termination under various circumstances, including a termination without cause and a resignation for good reason. The Change in Control Policy provides certain severance benefits to Vistra Energy’s executive officers and other qualified employees upon the employee’s termination of employment within a fixed period of time following a change in control of Vistra Energy.

 

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The change in control severance benefits for our Named Executive Officers include a “double trigger” provision, which requires both (a) a change in control of Vistra Energy and (b) a termination of employment before any applicable Named Executive Officer is entitled to receive any severance payment.

Vistra Energy believes that these provisions are important in order to attract, motivate and retain the caliber of executive officers that its business requires and provide incentive for its executive officers to fully consider potential changes that are in Vistra Energy’s and its stockholders’ best interests, even if such changes could result in the executive officers’ termination of employment.

Other Compensation Policies

Insider Trading Policy

Under Vistra Energy’s insider trading policy, members of the Vistra Energy Board and all of Vistra Energy’s officers and employees shall not engage in any derivative transactions involving any securities of Vistra Energy, including, hedging transactions, pledges of Vistra Energy securities as collateral or short sales thereof.

Accounting, Tax and Other Considerations

Accounting Considerations

Vistra Energy follows ASC 718 for its stock-based compensation awards, and the compensation that it pays to its executives is expensed in Vistra Energy’s financial statements as required by U.S. GAAP.

As one of many factors, the Compensation Committee considers the financial statement impact in determining the amount of, and allocation among the elements of, executive compensation.

Income Tax Considerations

Given changes to 162(m) of the Code effective in 2018, even though Vistra Energy’s full year-end performance review and bonus process had not yet been completed, it paid 80% of target bonuses for the Named Executive Officers in December of 2017. The remaining amounts due are being paid through the annual process that yielded the total payments described earlier.

Risk Assessment

Vistra Energy’s management team annually initiates Vistra Energy’s internal risk review and assessment process for Vistra Energy’s compensation policies and practices by assessing, among other things: (1) the mix of cash and equity payouts at various compensation levels; (2) the performance time horizons used by Vistra Energy’s plans; (3) the use of multiple financial and operational performance metrics that are readily monitored and reviewed; (4) the incorporation of both operational and financial goals and individual performance modifiers; (5) the inclusion of maximum caps and other plan-based mitigants on the amount of its awards; and (6) multiple levels of review and approval of awards (including approval of the Compensation Committee with respect to awards to executive officers and awards to other employees that exceed monetary thresholds). Following their assessment, Vistra Energy’s management team prepares a report, which is provided to the Compensation Committee for review. The Compensation Committee reviews the report and provides it to the Audit Committee. Vistra Energy management and the Compensation Committee have determined that the risks arising from Vistra Energy’s compensation policies and practices are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Vistra Energy.

Say-on-Pay Vote

In May 2017, Vistra Energy’s stockholders were asked to approve, on an advisory basis, Vistra Energy’s 2016 executive compensation programs. A substantial majority (99.9%) of the votes cast on the “say-on-pay” advisory proposal at that meeting were voted in favor of the proposal. The “say-on-pay” advisory vote serves as a tool to guide the Vistra Energy Board and the Compensation Committee in ensuring alignment of Vistra Energy’s executive compensation programs with stockholder interests. The Compensation Committee believes that these results reaffirm Vistra Energy’s stockholders’ support of Vistra Energy’s approach to executive compensation. The Compensation Committee will continue to use the “say-on-pay” vote as a guidepost for stockholder sentiment and believes it is critical to maintain and continually develop this program to promote ongoing stockholder engagement, communication and transparency.

 

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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

None of Vistra Energy’s directors who currently serve, or during the past year have served, as members of the Compensation Committee is, or has, at any time, been one of Vistra Energy’s officers or employees. None of Vistra Energy’s executive officers currently serves, or has served during the last completed fiscal year, as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of the Vistra Energy Board or Vistra Energy’s Compensation Committee.

 

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Summary Compensation Table—2017

The following table provides information for the period from October 3, 2016 – December 31, 2016 (the “2016 Stub Period”) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 regarding the aggregate compensation paid to Vistra Energy’s Named Executive Officers.

 

Name and

Principal Position

   Year      Salary
($)
     Bonus
($)(1)
     Stock
Awards
($)(2)
     Option
Awards
($)(3)
     Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)(4)
     Change in
Pension Value
and
Non-qualified
Deferred
Compensation
($)
     All Other
Compensation
($)(5)
     Total
($)
 

Curtis A. Morgan

President and Chief Executive Officer

    

2017

2016

 

 

    

950,000

233,846

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

3,750,000

2,500,000

 

 

    

1,250,000

2,500,000

 

 

    

1,858,058

1,900,000

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

226,095

17,056

 

 

    

8,034,153

7,150,902

 

 

James A. Burke

EVP and Chief Operating Officer

    

2017

2016

 

 

    

750,000

184,615

 

 

    

—  

1,000,000

 

 

    

1,575,000

2,000,000

 

 

    

525,000

2,000,000

 

 

    

1,093,000

1,228,907

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

26,570

2,529

 

 

    

3,969,570

6,416,051

 

 

J. William Holden

EVP and Chief Financial Officer

    

2017

2016

 

 

    

590,000

45,385

 

 

    

—  

150,000

 

 

    

937,500

1,250,000

 

 

    

312,500

1,250,000

 

 

    

700,300

—  

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

110,009

3,166

 

 

    

2,650,309

2,698,551

 

 

Scott A. Hudson

SVP & President TXU Energy

    

2017

2016

 

 

    

475,769

113,767

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

750,000

500,000

 

 

    

250,000

500,000

 

 

    

605,000

620,825

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

26,802

—  

 

 

    

2,107,571

1,734,592

 

 

Stephen J. Muscato

SVP and Chief Commercial Officer

    

2017

2016

 

 

    

475,769

116,346

 

 

    

—  

100,000

 

 

    

750,000

500,000

 

 

    

250,000

500,000

 

 

    

605,000

541,590

 

 

    

—  

—  

 

 

    

16,200

—  

 

 

    

2,096,969

1,757,936

 

 

 

(1) The amounts reported in this column for Mr. Burke and Mr. Muscato represent discretionary cash bonuses that each Named Executive Officer earned in 2016. The amount reported in this column for Mr. Holden is an agreed upon amount pursuant to his Employment Agreement that was paid in lieu of EAIP for 2016.
(2) The amounts reported as “Stock Awards” represent the aggregate grant date fair value (as computed in accordance with ASC 718, using the assumptions discussed in Note 18 to the Vistra Energy Corp. Consolidated Financial Statements included in Vistra Energy’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2018 (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”)) of certain RSUs and PSUs that were granted to the Named Executive Officers.
(3) The amounts reported as “Option Awards” represent the grant date fair value (as computed in accordance with ASC 718, using the assumptions discussed in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) of certain stock options that were granted to the Named Executive Officers.
(4) The amounts reported as “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” were earned by the respective Named Executive Officers under the EAIP.
(5) The amounts for 2017 reported as “All Other Compensation” are attributable to the Named Executive Officer’s receipt of compensation as described in the following table:

 

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Name

   Matching
Contribution
to Thrift
Plan(a)
     Financial
Planning(b)
     Executive
Physical(c)
     Relocation
Expenses(d)
     Spousal
Travel(e)
     Total  

Curtis A. Morgan

     16,200        12,401        3,760        193,734        —          226,095  

James A. Burke

     16,200        10,370        —          —          —          26,570  

J. William Holden

     16,200        —          4,681        89,128        —          110,009  

Scott A. Hudson

     16,200        —          —          —          10,602        26,802  

Stephen J. Muscato

     16,200        —          —          —          —          16,200  

For purposes of preparing this table, all perquisites are valued on the basis of the actual cost to Vistra Energy.

 

(a) Vistra Energy’s Thrift Plan allows participating employees to contribute a portion of their regular salary or wages to the plan. Under the Thrift Plan, Vistra Energy matches a portion of an employee’s contributions. This matching contribution is 100% of each Named Executive Officer’s contribution, not to exceed 6% of the Named Executive Officer’s salary (with the salary capped at the annual IRS compensation limit). All matching contributions are invested in Thrift Plan investments as directed by the participant.
(b) Vistra Energy offers to pay for its executive officers to receive financial planning services. This service is intended to support them in managing their financial affairs, which Vistra Energy considers especially important given the high level of time commitment and performance expectation required of its executive officers. Furthermore, Vistra Energy believes that such service helps ensure greater accuracy and compliance with individual tax regulations by its executive officers.
(c) The amounts received by Mr. Morgan and Mr. Holden include expenses related to medical examinations.
(d) The amounts received by Mr. Morgan include moving expenses related to his relocation and costs incurred in the sale of a home under Vistra Energy’s US Domestic Relocation Policy whereby Vistra Energy purchased Mr. Morgan’s home at appraised value. Any incremental cost on the sale of the home by Vistra Energy will be disclosed subsequently in the year in which the sale occurs. The amounts received by Mr. Holden include moving expenses related to his relocation.
(e) The amount received by Mr. Hudson includes taxable spousal travel expenses.

 

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards – 2017

The following table sets forth information regarding grants of compensatory awards to the Named Executive Officers for 2017.

 

          Estimated Future Payouts Under
Non-Equity Incentive Plan
Awards (1)
    Estimated Future Payouts
Under

Equity Incentive Plan
Awards (2)
    All other
Stock
Awards:
Numbers
of
Shares
of Stock
or Units
(#) (3)
    All other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options (#)
    Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh) (4)
    Grant
Date Fair
Value of
Stock and
Option
Awards (5)
 

Name

  Approval/
Grant
Date
    Threshold
($)
    Target
($)
    Maximum
($)
    Threshold
(#)
    Target
(#)
    Maximum
(#)
         

Curtis A. Morgan

    10/03/17       —         —         —         59,523       119,047       238,094       —         —         —         2,250,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         79,365       —         —         1,500,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         206,270       18.90       1,250,000  
    12/19/16       —         950,000       1,900,000       —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

James A. Burke

    10/03/17       —         —         —         25,000       50,000       100,000       —         —         —         945,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         33,333       —         —         630,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         86,633       18.90       525,000  
    12/19/16       —         675,000       1,350,000       —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

J. William Holden

    10/03/17       —         —         —         14,880       29,761       59,522       —         —         —         562,500  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         19,841       —         —         375,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         51,567       18.90       312,500  
    12/19/16       —         531,000       1,062,000       —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Scott A. Hudson

    10/03/17       —         —         —         9,259       18,518       37,036       —         —         —         350,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         21,164       —         —         400,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         41,254       18.90       250,000  
    12/19/16       —         375,000       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stephen J. Muscato

    10/03/17       —         —         —         9,259       18,518       37,036       —         —         —         350,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         21,164       —         —         400,000  
    10/03/17       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         41,254       18.90       250,000  
    12/19/16       —         375,000       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the target and maximum amounts (where applicable) available under the EAIP for 2017 for each Named Executive Officer. Each payment is reported in the Summary Compensation Table in the year earned under the heading “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation,” and is described above under the section entitled “Annual Incentive Plan”.
(2) Represents the threshold, target and maximum amounts of PSUs granted on October 3, 2017. As described in further detail under the section entitled “Long-Term Incentive Plan”, the PSUs require performance goals to be attained over a three-year period scheduled to end on March 31, 2021. The PSUs are payable, if performance criteria are met, in common stock.
(3) Represents the RSUs granted in 2017.
(4) The stock options have an exercise price per share equal to the closing price of Vistra Energy Common Stock as reported on the NYSE on the date of grant.
(5) Represents the grant date fair value of the awards computed in accordance with ASC 718, using the assumptions discussed in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

For a discussion of certain material terms of the employment agreements with certain Named Executive Officers, please see “Compensation Philosophy” and “Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control.”

 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End – 2017

The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding equity awards to the Named Executive Officers at fiscal year-end for 2017.

 

     Option Awards      Stock Awards  

Name

   Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
    Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Unexercisable
    Option
Exercise
Price ($)
     Option
Expiration
Date
     Number
of Shares
or Units of
Stock that
have not
Vested (#)
    Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock that
have not
Vested ($)(1)
    Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number
of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
other
Rights
that have
not
Vested
(#)(2)
     Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or

other
Rights
that have
not
Vested
($)(1)
 

Curtis A. Morgan

     131,578 (3)      394,738 (3)      14.03        10/11/2026        —         —         —          —    
     —         206,270 (4)      18.90        3/31/2028        —         —         —          —    
     —         —         —          —          114,679 (3)      2,100,923 (3)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          79,365 (4)      1,453,967 (4)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          —         —         119,047        2,180,941  

James A. Burke

     105,263 (3)      315,790 (3)      14.03        10/11/2026        —         —         —          —    
     —         86,633 (4)      18.90        3/31/2028        —         —         —          —    
     —         —         —          —          91,743 (3)      1,680,735 (3)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          33,333 (4)      610,661 (4)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          —         —         50,000        916,000  

J. William Holden

     70,383 (5)      211,149 (5)      12.13        12/05/2026        —         —         —          —    
     —         51,567 (4)      18.90        3/31/2028        —         —         —          —    
     —         —         —          —          64,879 (5)      1,188,583 (5)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          19,841 (4)      363,487 (4)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          —         —         29,761        545,222  

Scott Hudson

     26,315 (3)      78,948 (3)      14.03        10/11/2026        —         —         —          —    
     —         41,254 (4)      18.90        3/31/2028        —         —         —          —    
     —         —         —          —          22,936 (3)      420,188 (3)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          21,164 (4)      387,724 (4)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          —         —         18,518        339,250  

Stephen J. Muscato

     26,315 (3)      78,948 (3)      14.03        10/11/2026        —         —         —          —    
     —         41,254 (4)      18.90        3/31/2028        —         —         —          —    
     —         —         —          —          22,936 (3)      420,188 (3)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          21,164 (4)      387,724 (4)      —          —    
     —         —         —          —          —         —         18,518        339,250  

 

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(1) The amount listed in this column represents the product of the closing market price of Vistra Energy’s stock on December 29, 2017 of $18.32, multiplied by the number of shares of stock subject to the award.
(2) The PSUs require performance goals to be attained over a three-year scheduled to end on March 31, 2021. The PSUs are payable, if performance criteria are met, in common stock. In the table above, the number and market value of the units that vest based on net income reflect target performance. The actual number of shares that will be distributed with relation to 2017 PSUs are not yet determinable.
(3) Granted on October 11, 2016 and vests ratably on the first four anniversaries of October 3, 2016.
(4) Granted on October 3, 2017 and vests ratably on the first three anniversaries of March 31, 2018.
(5) Granted on December 5, 2016 and vests ratably on the first four anniversaries of October 3, 2016.

 

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested – 2017

The following table sets forth information regarding the exercise of options and the vesting of stock awards by each Named Executive Officer during 2017.

 

     Option Awards      Stock Awards  

Name

   Number of Shares
Acquired on
Exercise

(#)
     Value Realized on
Exercise

($)
     Number of Shares
Acquired on Vesting(1)

(#)
     Value Realized on
Vesting (2)

($)
 

Curtis A. Morgan

     —          —          38,226        811,156  

James A. Burke

     —          —          30,581        648,929  

J. William Holden

     —          —          21,626        458,904  

Scott A. Hudson

     —          —          7,645        162,227  

Stephen J. Muscato

     —          —          7,645        162,227  

 

(1) The number of shares acquired on vesting are pre-tax and do not account for shares sold to pay taxes.
(2) The value realized on vesting represents the sum of (i) the closing price of Vistra Energy Common Stock on October 3, 2017 ($18.90), the vesting date, of all shares of stock subject to RSUs that vested, and (ii) the value of the 2016 Special Dividend ($2.32 per share) attributable to all shares of stock subject to RSUs that vested.

 

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Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control

The following tables and narrative below describe payments to each of the Named Executive Officers (or, as applicable, enhancements to payments or benefits) in the event of his or her termination, including if such termination is voluntary, for cause, as a result of death, as a result of disability, without cause or for good reason or in connection with a change in control of Vistra Energy.

Employment Arrangements with Contingent Payments

As of December 31, 2017, each of Messrs. Morgan, Burke and Holden had employment agreements with change in control and severance provisions. With respect to these employment agreements, a change in control is generally defined as (i) a transaction that results in the acquisition of 30% or more of Vistra Energy Common Stock, (ii) a change in the composition of the Vistra Energy Board such that members of the Vistra Energy Board during any consecutive 12-month period cease to constitute a majority of the Vistra Energy Board, (iii) the approval by the stockholders of Vistra Energy of a plan of complete dissolution or liquidation of Vistra Energy, or (iv) a transaction that results in a merger or sale of substantially all of Vistra Energy’s assets or capital stock to another person who is not an affiliate of Vistra Energy.

Each employment agreement includes customary non-compete and non-solicitation provisions that generally restrict the Named Executive Officer’s ability to compete with us or solicit Vistra Energy’s customers or employees for his or her own personal benefit during the term of the employment agreement and 24 months after the employment agreement expires or is terminated.

Executive Severance Plan and Executive Change in Control Policy

As of December 31, 2017, each of Messrs. Hudson and Muscato were participants in the Severance Plan and Change in Control Policy. With respect to the Change in Control Policy, a change in control is generally defined as (i) a transaction that results in the acquisition of 25% or more of Vistra Energy Common Stock, (ii) a change in the composition of the Vistra Energy Board such that the incumbent members of the Vistra Energy Board cease to constitute a majority of the Vistra Energy Board, (iii) the consummation of a plan of complete dissolution or liquidation of Vistra Energy, or (iv) a transaction that results in a merger or sale of substantially all of Vistra Energy’s assets or capital stock to another person who is not an affiliate of Vistra Energy.

The Severance Plan includes customary non-solicitation provisions that generally restrict the applicable Named Executive Officer’s ability to solicit any employee, consultant or contractor for his own personal benefit for a period of one year after a termination contemplated under the Severance Plan.

The following tables describe payments to which each Named Executive Officer is entitled under the employment agreement or Severance Plan and Change in Control Policy, as applicable, assuming termination of employment as of December 31, 2017.

 

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1. Mr. Morgan

Potential Payments to Mr. Morgan upon Termination as of December 31, 2017 (per employment agreement in effect as of December 31, 2017)

 

Benefit

   Voluntary
($)
     For Cause
($)
     Death ($)     Disability ($)     Without
Cause Or
For Good
Reason ($)
    Without Cause Or
For Good Reason
In

Connection With
 

Cash Severance

     —          —          —         —         3,800,000       6,631,000  

EAIP (1)

     —          —          1,238,705       1,238,705       1,238,705       —    

Unvested RSU Awards (2)

     —          —          788,990       788,990       788,990       3,820,946  

Unvested Stock Options (3)

     —          —          564,474       564,474       564,474       1,693,425  

Unvested PSU Awards

     —          —          726,908  (4)      726,908  (4)      726,908  (4)      2,843,729 (5) 

Health & Welfare:

     —          —          —         —         —         —    

- Medical/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         40,042       40,042  

- Dental/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         2,334       2,334  

- Vision/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         0       0  

Totals

     0        0        3,319,076       3,319,076       7,161,452       15,031,476  

 

(1) Calculated as target award multiplied by Company performance.
(2) The value of unvested RSU awards represents the sum of (i) (A) the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32), multiplied by (B) all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event, and (ii) the value of the 2016 Special Dividend ($2.32 per share) attributable to all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event and were granted at the time of the 2016 Special Dividend.
(3) The value of unvested stock options represents the difference in the exercise price and the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) of all stock options that would vest upon the triggering event.
(4) Both the time-based condition and the performance-based condition must be satisfied for the PSUs to vest. Upon a termination of Mr. Morgan’s employment due to death or disability, by the Company without cause or by him for good reason, the time-based condition is deemed satisfied as to 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs. Satisfaction of the performance-based condition does not occur until the Compensation Committee has certified financial results for fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020; therefore, these numbers are being reported based on the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) for all PSUs for which the time-based condition has been deemed satisfied.
(5) Upon change in control of Vistra Energy, both the time-based and performance-based conditions are deemed satisfied as to all of Mr. Morgan’s outstanding PSUs on the date of the change in control of Vistra Energy; therefore, this amount is calculated as the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) multiplied by the target number of PSUs multiplied by Company performance.

Mr. Morgan has entered into an employment agreement that provides for certain payments and benefits upon the expiration or termination of the agreement under the following circumstances:

 

  1. In the event of Mr. Morgan’s voluntary resignation without good reason or termination for cause:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination; and

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination.

 

  2. In the event of Mr. Morgan’s death or disability:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

  e. accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  f. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

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  3. In the event of Mr. Morgan’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. a lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  d. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  e. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

  f. certain continuing health care benefits;

 

  g. subject to delivery of a release agreement, accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  h. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  4. In the event of Mr. Morgan’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason within 18 months following a change in control of Vistra Energy:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a lump sum payment equal to 2.99 times the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  e. a lump sum payment equal to the product of (i) his annual bonus target under the EAIP and (ii) a percentage, determined based on the number of days of his employment in the fiscal year prior to his termination;

 

  f. certain continuing health care benefits; and

 

  g. accelerated vesting of all of his outstanding equity awards upon termination.

 

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2. Mr. Burke

Potential Payments to Mr. Burke upon Termination as of December 31, 2017 (per employment agreement in effect as of December 31, 2017)

 

Benefit

   Voluntary
($)
     For Cause
($)
     Death ($)     Disability ($)     Without
Cause Or
For Good
Reason ($)
    Without Cause Or
For Good Reason
In

Connection With
Change in Control
($)
 

Cash Severance

     —          —          —         —         2,850,000       4,935,750  

EAIP (1)

     —          —          880,133       880,133       880,133       —    

Unvested RSU Awards (2)

     —          —          631,193       631,193       631,193       2,504,239  

Unvested Stock Options (3)

     —          —          451,579       451,579       451,579       1,354,737  

Unvested PSU Awards

     —          —          305,303  (4)      305,303  (4)      305,303  (4)      1,194,372 (5) 

Health & Welfare:

     —          —          —         —         —         —    

- Medical/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         40,042       40,042  

- Dental/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         2,334       2,334  

- Vision/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         0       0  

Totals

     0        0        2,268,207       2,268,207       5,160,583       10,031,475  

 

(1) Calculated as target award multiplied by Company performance.
(2) The value of unvested RSU awards represents the sum of (i) (A) the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32), multiplied by (B) all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event, and (ii) the value of the 2016 Special Dividend ($2.32 per share) attributable to all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event and were granted at the time of the 2016 Special Dividend.
(3) The value of unvested stock options represents the difference in the exercise price and the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) of all stock options that would vest upon the triggering event.
(4) Both the time-based condition and the performance-based condition must be satisfied for the PSUs to vest. Upon a termination of Mr. Burke’s employment due to death or disability, by the Company for cause or by him for good reason, the time-based condition is deemed satisfied as to 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs. Satisfaction of the performance-based condition does not occur until the Compensation Committee has certified financial results for fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020; therefore, these numbers are being reported based on the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) for all PSUs for which the time-based condition has been deemed satisfied.
(5) Upon change in control of Vistra Energy, both the time-based and performance-based conditions are deemed satisfied as to all of Mr. Burke’s outstanding PSUs on the date of the change in control of Vistra Energy; therefore, this amount is calculated as the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) multiplied by the target number of PSUs multiplied by Company performance.

Mr. Burke has entered into an employment agreement that provides for certain payments and benefits upon the expiration or termination of the agreement under the following circumstances:

 

  1. In the event of Mr. Burke’s voluntary resignation without good reason or termination for cause:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination; and

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination.

 

  2. In the event of Mr. Burke’s death or disability:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination.;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

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  e. accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  f. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  3. In the event of Mr. Burke’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. a lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  d. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  e. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

  f. certain continuing health care benefits;

 

  g. subject to delivery of a release agreement, accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  h. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  4. In the event of Mr. Burke’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason within 18 months following a change in control of Vistra Energy:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a lump sum payment equal to 2.99 times the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  e. a lump sum payment equal to the product of (i) his annual bonus target under the EAIP and (ii) the percentage of days in the fiscal year prior to his termination;

 

  f. certain continuing health care benefits; and

 

  g. accelerated vesting of all of his outstanding equity awards upon termination.

 

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3. Mr. Holden

Potential Payments to Mr. Holden upon Termination as of December 31, 2017 (per employment agreement in effect as of December 31, 2017)

 

Benefit

   Voluntary
($)
     For Cause
($)
     Death ($)     Disability ($)     Without
Cause Or
For Good
Reason ($)
    Without Cause Or
For Good Reason
In

Connection With
Change in Control
($)
 

Cash Severance

     —          —          —         —         2,242,000       3,882,790  

EAIP (1)

     —          —          692,371       692,371       692,371       —    

Unvested RSU Awards (2)

     —          —          446,366       446,366       446,366       1,702,589  

Unvested Stock Options (3)

     —          —          435,671       435,671       435,671       1,307,012  

Unvested PSU Awards

     —          —          181,722  (4)      181,722  (4)      181,722  (4)      710,915 (5) 

Health & Welfare:

     —          —          —         —         —         —    

- Medical/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         40,042       40,042  

- Dental/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         2,334       2,334  

- Vision/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         0       0  

Totals

     0        0        1,756,130       1,756,130       4,040,506       7,645,682  

 

(1) Calculated as target award multiplied by Company performance.
(2) The value of unvested RSU awards represents the sum of (i) (A) the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32), multiplied by (B) all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event, and (ii) the value of the 2016 Special Dividend ($2.32 per share) attributable to all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event and were granted at the time of the 2016 Special Dividend.
(3) The value of unvested stock options represents the difference in the exercise price and the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) of all stock options that would vest upon the triggering event.
(4) Both the time-based condition and the performance-based condition must be satisfied for the PSUs to vest. Upon a termination of Mr. Holden’s employment due to death or disability, by the Company for cause or by him for good reason, the time-based condition is deemed satisfied as to 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs. Satisfaction of the performance-based condition does not occur until the Compensation Committee has certified financial results for fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020; therefore, these numbers are being reported based on the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) for all PSUs for which the time-based condition has been deemed satisfied.
(5) Upon change in control of Vistra Energy, both the time-based and performance-based conditions are deemed satisfied as to all of Mr. Holden’s outstanding PSUs on the date of the change in control of Vistra Energy; therefore, this amount is calculated as the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) multiplied by the target number of PSUs multiplied by Company performance.

Mr. Holden has entered into an employment agreement that provides for certain payments and benefits upon the expiration or termination of the agreement under the following circumstances:

 

  1. In the event of Mr. Holden’s voluntary resignation without good reason or termination for cause:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination; and

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination.

 

  2. In the event of Mr. Holden’s death or disability:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

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  e. accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  f. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  3. In the event of Mr. Holden’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. a lump sum payment equal to two times the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  d. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  e. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

  f. certain continuing health care benefits;

 

  g. subject to delivery of a release agreement, accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  h. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  4. In the event of Mr. Holden’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason within 18 months following a change in control of Vistra Energy:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a lump sum payment equal to 2.99 times the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  e. a lump sum payment equal to the product of (i) his annual bonus target under the EAIP and (ii) the percentage of days in the fiscal year prior to his termination;

 

  f. certain continuing health care benefits; and

 

  g. accelerated vesting of all of his outstanding equity awards upon termination.

 

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4. Mr. Hudson

Potential Payments to Mr. Hudson upon Termination as of December 31, 2017 (per the Executive Severance Plan and Executive Change in Control Policy in effect as of December 31, 2017)

 

Benefit

   Voluntary
($)
     For Cause
($)
     Death ($)     Disability ($)     Without
Cause Or
For Good
Reason ($)
    Without Cause Or
For Good Reason
In

Connection With
Change in Control
($)
 

Cash Severance

     —          —          —         —         875,000       875,000  

EAIP (1)

     —          —          488,963       488,963       —         —    

Unvested RSU Awards (2)

     —          —          157,797       157,797       157,797       861,125  

Unvested Stock Options (3)

     —          —          112,895       112,895       112,895       338,684  

Unvested PSU Awards

     —          —          113,072  (4)      113,072  (4)      113,072  (4)      442,348  (5) 

Health & Welfare:

     —          —          —         —         —         —    

- Medical/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         20,021       20,021  

- Dental/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         1,167       1,167  

- Vision/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         0       0  

Totals

     0        0        872,727       872,727       1,279,952       2,538,345  

 

(1) Calculated as target award multiplied by Company performance.
(2) The value of unvested RSU awards represents the sum of (i) (A) the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32), multiplied by (B) all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event, and (ii) the value of the 2016 Special Dividend ($2.32 per share) attributable to all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event and were granted at the time of the 2016 Special Dividend.
(3) The value of unvested stock options represents the difference in the exercise price and the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) of all stock options that would vest upon the triggering event.
(4) Both the time-based condition and the performance-based condition must be satisfied for the PSUs to vest. Upon a termination of Mr. Hudson’s employment due to death or disability, by the Company for cause or by him for good reason, the time-based condition is deemed satisfied as to 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs. Satisfaction of the performance-based condition does not occur until the Compensation Committee has certified financial results for fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020; therefore, these numbers are being reported based on the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) for all PSUs for which the time-based condition has been deemed satisfied.
(5) Upon change in control of Vistra Energy, both the time-based and performance-based conditions are deemed satisfied as to all of Mr. Hudson’s outstanding PSUs on the date of the change in control of Vistra Energy; therefore, this amount is calculated as the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) multiplied by the target number of PSUs multiplied by Company performance.

Mr. Hudson is a participant under the Executive Severance Plan and Executive Change in Control Policy that provide for certain payments and benefits upon the termination of his employment under the following circumstances:

 

  1. In the event of Mr. Hudson’s voluntary resignation without good reason or termination for cause:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination; and

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination.

 

  2. In the event of Mr. Hudson’s death or disability:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

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  e. accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

  f. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  3. In the event of Mr. Hudson’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. a lump sum payment equal to the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP, prorated for the portion of the year prior to such termination;

 

  d. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  e. certain continuing health care benefits;

 

  f. subject to delivery of a release agreement, accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had she remained employed; and

 

  g. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  4. In the event of Mr. Hudson’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason within 24 months following a change in control of Vistra Energy:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a lump sum payment equal to the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  e. certain continuing health care benefits; and

 

  f. accelerated vesting of all of his outstanding equity awards upon termination.

 

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5. Mr. Muscato

Potential Payments to Mr. Muscato upon Termination as of December 31, 2017 (per the Executive Severance Plan and Executive Change in Control Policy in effect as of December 31, 2017)

 

Benefit

   Voluntary
($)
     For Cause
($)
     Death ($)     Disability ($)     Without
Cause Or
For Good
Reason ($)
    Without Cause Or
For Good Reason
In

Connection With
Change in Control
($)
 

Cash Severance

     —          —          —         —         875,000       875,000  

EAIP (1)

     —          —          488,963       488,963       —         —    

Unvested RSU Awards (2)

     —          —          157,797       157,797       157,797       861,125  

Unvested Stock Options (3)

     —          —          112,895       112,895       112,895       338,684  

Unvested PSU Awards

     —          —          113,072  (4)      113,072  (4)      113,072  (4)      442,348 (5) 

Health & Welfare:

     —          —          —         —         —         —    

- Medical/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         20,021       20,021  

- Dental/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         1,167       1,167  

- Vision/COBRA

     —          —          —         —         0       0  

Totals

     0        0        872,727       872,727       1,279,952       2,538,345  

 

(1) Calculated as target award multiplied by Company performance.
(2) The value of unvested RSU awards represents the sum of (i) the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) of all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event, and (ii) the value of the 2016 Special Dividend ($2.32 per share) attributable to all shares of stock subject to RSUs that would vest upon the triggering event and were granted at the time of the 2016 Special Dividend.
(3) The value of unvested stock options represents the difference in the exercise price and the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) of all stock options that would vest upon the triggering event.
(4) Both the time-based condition and the performance-based condition must be satisfied for the PSUs to vest. Upon a termination of Mr. Muscato’s employment due to death or disability, by the Company for cause or by him for good reason, the time-based condition is deemed satisfied as to 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs. Satisfaction of the performance-based condition does not occur until the Compensation Committee has certified financial results for fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020; therefore, these numbers are being reported based on the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) for all PSUs for which the time-based condition has been deemed satisfied.
(5) Upon change in control of Vistra Energy, both the time-based and performance-based conditions are deemed satisfied as to all of Mr. Muscato’s outstanding PSUs on the date of the change in control of Vistra Energy; therefore, this amount is calculated as the closing price of a share of Vistra Energy Common Stock on December 29, 2017 ($18.32) multiplied by the target number of PSUs multiplied by Company performance.

Mr. Muscato is a participant under the Executive Severance Plan and Executive Change in Control Policy that provide for certain payments and benefits upon the termination of his employment under the following circumstances:

 

  1. In the event of Mr. Muscato’s voluntary resignation without good reason or termination for cause:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination; and

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination.

 

  2. In the event of Mr. Muscato’s death or disability:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a prorated annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the year of termination;

 

  e. accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had he remained employed; and

 

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  f. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  3. In the event of Mr. Muscato’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. a lump sum payment equal to the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP, prorated for the portion of the year prior to such termination;

 

  d. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  e. certain continuing health care benefits;

 

  f. subject to delivery of a release agreement, accelerated vesting of the portion of his outstanding RSUs and stock option awards that would have vested in the 12 months following termination had she remained employed; and

 

  g. accelerated vesting of 33.33% of his outstanding PSUs.

 

  4. In the event of Mr. Muscato’s termination without cause or resignation for good reason within 24 months following a change in control of Vistra Energy:

 

  a. accrued but unpaid base salary and accrued but unused vacation, in each case, earned through the date of termination;

 

  b. unreimbursed business expenses incurred through the date of termination;

 

  c. accrued but unpaid annual bonus earned under the EAIP for the previously completed year;

 

  d. a lump sum payment equal to the sum of his (i) annualized base salary and (ii) annual bonus target under the EAIP;

 

  e. certain continuing health care benefits; and

 

  f. accelerated vesting of all of his outstanding equity awards upon termination.

 

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Director Compensation

The table below sets forth information regarding the aggregate compensation earned by or paid to the members of the Vistra Energy Board during the year ended December 31, 2017. Several board members joined the Vistra Energy Board during 2017 and their fees listed below were prorated from the date of their election to the Vistra Energy Board. Vistra Energy reimburses directors for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with their services as directors.

 

Name

   Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
     RSU
Awards ($)
    Total ($)  

Gavin R. Baiera (1)(2)(4)

     170,000        100,000 (6)      270,000  

Jennifer Box (1)(2)(3)

     195,000        —         195,000  

Brian K. Ferraioli (1)(2)

     72,349        100,000 (7)      172,349  

Scott B. Helm (1)(2)

     57,079        150,000 (8)      207,079  

Jeff D. Hunter (1)(2)

     147,500        100,000 (9)      247,500  

Michael S. Liebelson (1)(2)(5)

     290,000        —         290,000  

Cyrus Madon (1)(2)(3)

     195,000        —         195,000  

Geoffrey D. Strong (1)(2)(3)

     195,000        —         195,000  

 

(1) Members of the Vistra Energy Board who are not officers of Vistra Energy and not Chair of the Vistra Energy Board or Chair of the Audit Committee receive an annual board retainer of $80,000 and an annual committee retainer of $15,000. The Chair of the Vistra Energy Board receives an annual board retainer of $150,000. The Chair of the Audit Committee receives an annual board retainer of $90,000 and an annual committee retainer of $25,000.
(2) Members of the Vistra Energy Board who are not officers of Vistra Energy receive an annual equity award in the amount of $100,000. The Chair of the Vistra Energy Board receives an annual equity award in the amount of $150,000. Certain members of the Vistra Energy Board elected to be paid in cash in lieu of receiving their equity awards.
(3) Fees were directly paid to entities affiliated with the employer of such director for firm use and not redirected to individual directors.
(4) $113,750 of fees were directly paid to Angelo, Gordon & Co. for firm use and not redirected to Mr. Baiera. The remainder of the fees were paid directly to Mr. Baiera after his departure from Angelo, Gordon & Co.
(5) Michael S. Liebelson resigned from the Vistra Energy Board effective February 1, 2017, and in consideration of a General Release Agreement between Vistra Energy and Mr. Liebelson, he received a lump sum payment of $266,250 that was paid in February 2017. In addition, the RSUs held by Mr. Liebelson were fully vested in connection with his resignation.
(6) 5,291 RSUs, based on a grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. All such units remained outstanding as of December 31, 2017.
(7) 6,357 RSUs, based on a grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. All such units remained outstanding as of December 31, 2017.
(8) 8,702 RSUs, based on a grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. All such units remained outstanding as of December 31, 2017.
(9) 5,265 RSUs, based on a grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. All such units remained outstanding as of December 31, 2017.

 

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