Thryv Holdings, Inc. current report, 19 December 2013

SEC Filing Summary: Dex Media, Inc. (Form 8-K)

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Dex Media, Inc. (Note: The request metadata references "Thryv Holdings, Inc.", but the filing text identifies the registrant as Dex Media, Inc.) on December 19, 2013. The report discloses an executive compensation update regarding the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter J. McDonald.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on executive compensation terms.

Material Changes

The primary material change is the execution of an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with CEO Peter J. McDonald, effective December 19, 2013. Key terms include:

  • Contract Term: Expires December 31, 2016, unless extended.
  • Base Salary: Increased to $1,050,000 annually, effective January 1, 2014.
  • Incentive Compensation: Eligible for a target annual short-term incentive award of 100% of base salary, contingent on performance goals.
  • Equity and Benefits: Eligible for future equity awards and standard senior executive benefit programs.
  • Severance: Provisions for varying severance payments and benefits upon termination, depending on circumstances.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding business operations. The only risk disclosure noted is the inclusion of covenants prohibiting the CEO from disclosing confidential information or engaging in competitive activities.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the full text of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to understand specific severance triggers and performance criteria.
  • Confirm the corporate name change history, as the registrant is listed as Dex Media, Inc. in this 2013 filing, while the request metadata references Thryv Holdings, Inc.
  • Review the Compensation and Benefits Committee's established performance goals to assess the likelihood of the 100% target incentive payout.