Define: Performance Period
What does "Performance Period" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 14 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (JPMORGAN CHASE & CO, seen in 2 filings)
Performance Period means the three-year period over which performance is measured.
Source: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 10-K
Definition 2 (CATERPILLAR INC, seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means any period designated by the Committee during which (i) the Performance Measures applicable to an award shall be measured and (ii) the conditions to vesting applicable to an award shall remain in effect.
Source: CATERPILLAR INC 10-K
Definition 3 (CATERPILLAR INC, seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means any period for which performance goals are established pursuant to Article IV. A Performance Period may be coincident with one or more fiscal years of the Company or a portion of any fiscal year of the Company.
Source: CATERPILLAR INC 10-K
Definition 4 (AMGEN INC, seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means a period of time with respect to which performance is measured as determined by the Committee. Performance Periods may overlap.
Source: AMGEN INC 10-Q
Definition 5 (ATMOS ENERGY CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means the time period designated by the Committee during which performance goals must be met.
Source: ATMOS ENERGY CORP 10-K
Definition 6 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means any period not exceeding 36 months as determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion. The Committee may establish different Performance Periods for different Participants, and the Committee may establish concurrent or overlapping Performance Periods.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Definition 7 (NVIDIA CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means the period of time selected by the Committee (or the Board, to the extent that an Award is not intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Board), in its sole discretion.
Source: NVIDIA CORP 10-Q
Definition 8 (Salesforce, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means the time period determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion during which the performance objectives must be met.
Source: Salesforce, Inc. 10-Q
Definition 9 (COMCAST CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means the calendar year, so such other period of at least 12 months designated in the Long-Term Incentive Awards Schedule during which a Grantee may earn Performance-Based Compensation.
Source: COMCAST CORP 10-K
Definition 10 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Performance Period means one or more periods of time, which may be of varying and overlapping durations, as the Committee may select, over which the attainment of one or more Performance Goals will be measured for the purpose of determining a Participant’s right to, and the payment of, a Performance-Based Award.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Data extracted from 30 SEC EDGAR filings across 14 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.