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Equinix (EQIX) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 10, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Olivier Leonetti appointed CFO effective ~March 16, 2026, succeeding retiring Keith Taylor; prior CFO roles at Eaton and Johnson Controls.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Olivier Leonetti appointed CFO effective ~March 16, 2026, succeeding retiring Keith Taylor; prior CFO roles at Eaton and Johnson Controls
- Base salary $700,000 with 100% target annual bonus (prorated year 1)
- Initial 2026 equity grant $10M: 33% time-based RSUs, 47% performance RSUs (financial metrics), 20% TSR-based PSUs
- Sign-on package: $200K cash bonus (1-year clawback) plus $5M RSU award vesting equally over 3 years
- Total first-year compensation opportunity significant; equity-heavy structure (~$15M grants) aligns CFO incentives with shareholder returns
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- CFO appointment announced March 10, 2026 via press release (Exhibit 99.1)
- Leadership transition at CFO level is material: impacts financial strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation credibility
- Reg FD disclosure ensures all investors receive appointment news simultaneously, signaling formal succession process
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