TETRA TECH INC

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Termination and Change in Control

None of our NEOs has an employment agreement, which reflects our pay for performance philosophy. Subject to the terms of the Tetra Tech, Inc. Change of Control Severance Plan (CIC Severance Plan) described in this section, if an NEO is no longer performing at the expected level, they can be terminated immediately without receiving a contractually guaranteed payment. Our NEOs are eligible to participate in the CIC Severance Plan, which supersedes all prior change in control agreements we had with our NEOs.

Our NEOs are eligible for severance payments upon termination by us “without cause” or by the executive “for good reason,” in each case, during the two-year period following (or, in the case of a termination without cause, 90-day period immediately preceding) a “change in control” of our Company (each, a “qualifying termination”), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CIC Severance Plan. In the event of such a qualifying termination, the NEO would be eligible for (1) the following lump sum cash severance payments: (a) their current base salary plus target bonus for the fiscal year of employment termination times a multiple (the multiple is 2.0 in the case of Mr. Batrack, 1.5 in the cases of Mr. Burdick and Dr. Shoemaker, and 1.0 in the cases of Messrs. Hopson and Argus); (b) their prorated target bonus for the fiscal year of employment termination; (c) any earned but unpaid bonus for the fiscal year immediately preceding their employment termination; and (d) an amount equal to 102% of the cost of providing medical benefits (health, dental, and vision) to the NEO and the NEO’s dependents for 24 months (in the case of Mr. Batrack), 18 months (in the cases of Mr. Burdick and Dr. Shoemaker), and 12 months (in the cases of Messrs. Hopson and Argus); and (2) full vesting of outstanding unvested stock options, restricted stock, and RSUs that vest solely based on continued employment, and vesting of equity awards that vest in whole or in part on achievement of performance criteria based on actual performance results. No outstanding and unvested equity awards held by our NEOs would automatically vest upon a change in control.

In addition, if a participant’s employment is terminated because of their death or “disability” during the two years following a change in control, the NEO would receive their prorated target bonus for the fiscal year of employment termination and any earned but unpaid bonus for the preceding fiscal year. All payments are contingent on the execution of a release and continued compliance with certain restrictive covenants set forth in the CIC Severance Plan.

The payments and benefits provided for under the CIC Severance Plan would be reduced to the extent that they would trigger excise taxes under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, unless the NEO would be better off on an after-tax basis after taking into account all taxes, receiving the full amount of the payments and benefits. In this case, the payment and benefits would not be reduced. In no event is the Company obligated to provide any tax gross up or similar payment to the NEO.

Refer to the Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control section on page 64 in this proxy statement for additional information regarding change in control events and outstanding awards granted to the NEOs.

Compensation Setting Process and Tools

Process

Each November, following the conclusion of our fiscal year on or about September 30, the Compensation Committee meets to determine the compensation for each NEO as follows: (1) the base salary is set for the succeeding year; (2) the variable AIP award is determined for the prior fiscal year and a new AIP award target is determined for the succeeding fiscal year; and (3) the LTI awards are granted for the succeeding fiscal year. Accordingly, in November 2023, the Compensation Committee determined the base salaries for FY 2024, the AIP awards for FY 2023 based on FY 2023 performance, and the LTI and AIP targets for FY 2024. In November 2024, the Compensation Committee determined the base salaries for FY 2025, the AIP awards for FY 2024 based on FY 2024 performance, and the LTI and AIP targets for FY 2025.

Use of Market Survey Data and Peer Group

The Compensation Committee began its FY 2024 process of deciding how to compensate our NEOs by considering the competitive market data provided by our independent compensation consultant, Meridian, and our human resources staff.

The Compensation Committee uses the market survey data as a reference point to target TDC at or around the median, also considering factors such as tenure, individual performance, the individual’s responsibilities, market factors, and succession and retention.

The Compensation Committee retains and does not delegate any of its exclusive power to determine all matters of executive compensation and benefits, although it seeks input and recommendations from the CEO and our human resources staff. Further, the Compensation Committee and the Audit Committee jointly determine the individual performance of the CFO. The Compensation Committee reports to the Board of Directors on the major items covered at each Compensation Committee meeting.

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