Saturday, July 7, 2012

I want me this job...




In connection with the Merger described in Item 2.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, effective as of the effective time of the Merger, William D. Johnson, the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Progress Energy, was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Duke Energy.
Mr. Johnson, age 58, was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Progress Energy, from October 2007 through July 2, 2012. … Mr. Johnson previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Progress Energy, from January 2005 to October 2007.
Mr. Johnson subsequently resigned as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Duke Energy. See disclosure below under the heading “Resignation of Mr. Johnson and Reappointment of Mr. Rogers.”

He was hired, and fired, within three paragraphs. Oh, and within 5 days too.

Don't feel too bad for him though, for lookee what he gets

For his part, Mr. Johnson has received a lucrative exit package, according to a securities filing. He will receive payments of about $44 million, which includes a $7.4 million severance. He receives a lump-sum payment of $1.5 million so long as he does not disparage Duke and cooperates with the company.
See, even finance can be fun! Read those two links if you want to get  into all the nitty-gritties...

Yes, I know I promised I'd write about 'Indian' happenings... And I will, just as soon as I find something juicy enough! 

Oh, and be warned, more LIBOR juice to come in during the week! 

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