TIC Solutions, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 27, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 27, 2025
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation
Introduction
As an “emerging growth company,” we are permitted to and rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are applicable to other companies that are not emerging growth companies. Accordingly, we have not included a compensation discussion and analysis of our executive compensation programs or tabular compensation information other than the Summary Compensation Table and the Outstanding Equity Awards table. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, our named executive officers (each a “NEO” and collectively, the “NEOs”) and their positions were as follows:
Talman Pizzey, President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Grigsby, Former Chief Financial Officer
Lourinda St. John, Chief Human Resources Officer
Fiona Sutherland, General Counsel
Effective December 3, 2024, we appointed Ms. Kristin Schultes as our Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Grigsby remained with the Company until December 31, 2024 to assist with transition matters.
We did not have any executive officers prior to the completion of the Acuren Acquisition.
Summary Compensation Table for Fiscal 2024
The following table summarizes the compensation to our NEOs for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024:
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($)(1) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)(2) | All Other Compensation ($)(3) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talman Pizzey(4) | 2024 | $599,100 | $— | $2,200,000 | $369,734 | $10,435 | $3,179,269 |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | 2023 | 533,611 | — | — | 647,499 | 8,890 | 1,190,000 |
| Lourinda St. John | 2024 | 274,038 | — | 600,000 | 72,246 | 7,352 | 953,636 |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 2023 | 211,538 | — | 937,464 | 105,821 | 9,621 | 1,264,444 |
| Fiona Sutherland(4) | 2024 | 243,188 | — | 600,000 | 58,896 | 1,132 | 903,216 |
| General Counsel | |||||||
| Michael Grigsby(5) | 2024 | 430,191 | — | 1,700,000 | — | 9,063 | 2,139,254 |
| Former Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | 382,212 | — | — | 343,300 | 8,669 | 734,181 |
(1) The amount reported represents the aggregate grant date fair value of the restricted stock units granted to our NEOs calculated in accordance with Topic 718, Share-based Compensation, as discussed in “Note 17 — Share-Based Compensation” of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements. This amount does not reflect the actual value that will be recognized by the recipient upon the vesting of the restricted stock units or the sale of the underlying shares.
(2) Amounts reported in this column represent amounts paid under the short- term incentive plan as described in the “Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table” section below.
(3) Amounts reported in this column represent, in each case, the following payments to, or on behalf of, the NEOs: health expenses and, in the case of Mr. Pizzey, a car allowance. None of the items reported in this column individually exceeded $10,000.
(4) Mr. Pizzey and Ms. Sutherland are paid in CAD. The table has been converted to USD at a 0.69 rate as of December 31, 2024.
(5) Mr. Grigsby forfeited 170,000 restricted stock units upon the termination of his employment.
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
In 2024, the NEOs’ executive compensation program was comprised of (1) base salary, (2) an annual short term incentive award and (3) other compensation, each as more fully discussed in the Summary Compensation Table and below. Under the short-term incentive program, the NEOs were entitled to receive a cash incentive ranging from 40 to 130% of their base salary, based on EBITDA growth in 2024. Amounts earned by the NEOs under the 2024 short-term incentive program are set forth above in the “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” column in the “Summary Compensation Table for Fiscal 2024”.
On July 30, 2024, in connection with the Acuren Acquisition, Mr. Pizzey was granted (i) 110,000 restricted stock units which vest in equal installments on the first through third anniversaries of the grant date and (ii) 110,000 performance based restricted stock units. The performance based restricted stock units vest, subject to the volume weighted average price ("VWAP") of our common stock reaching a specified price over a ten (10) consecutive trading day period at any time during the period commencing on the date on which the common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and ending on July 30, 2029 (the "VWAP Achievement Period"), on the later of (x) July 30, 2025 and the calendar day following the last day of the VWAP Achievement Period.
On July 30, 2024, in connection with the Acuren Acquisition, Ms. St. John was granted (i) 30,000 restricted stock units which vest in equal installments on the first through third anniversaries of the grant date and (ii) 30,000 performance based restricted stock units. The performance based restricted stock units vest, subject to the VWAP of our common stock reaching a specified price over a ten (10) consecutive trading day period at any time during the VWAP Achievement Period, on the later of (x) July 30, 2025 and the calendar day following the last day of the VWAP Achievement Period.
On July 30, 2024, in connection with the Acuren Acquisition, Ms. Sutherland was granted (i) 30,000 restricted stock units which vest in equal installments on the first through third anniversaries of the grant date and (ii) 30,000 performance based restricted stock units. The performance based restricted stock units vest, subject to the VWAP of our common stock reaching a specified price over a ten (10) consecutive trading day period at any time during the VWAP Achievement Period, on the later of (x) July 30, 2025 and the calendar day following the last day of the VWAP Achievement Period.
On July 30, 2024, in connection with the Acuren Acquisition, Mr. Grigsby was granted (i) 85,000 restricted stock units which vest in equal installments on the first through third anniversaries of the grant date and (ii) 85,000 performance based restricted stock units. The foregoing restricted stock units were forfeited upon Mr. Grigsby’s termination of employment in December 2024.
2024 Employment Arrangements
Mr. Pizzey
In connection with the Acuren Acquisition, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Pizzey, dated September 19, 2024 (the “Pizzey Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which he will be entitled to (i) an annual base salary of CAD $947,810, (ii) an annual cash incentive with a target opportunity equal to 100% of his annual base salary, (iii) an annual long-term equity incentive award having a grant date value of not less than $2.2 million and (iv) participate in our employee benefits plans.
In addition, if we terminate Mr. Pizzey’s employment without cause or if Mr. Pizzey terminates his employment for good reason, Mr. Pizzey would be entitled to receive (i) his base salary for two years from the date of termination, (ii) an amount equal to two times his target annual bonus, payable in equal installments over a 12-month period, (iii) his pro-rata annual bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, (iv) any earned and accrued but unpaid base salary up to the date of termination, (v) any unpaid annual bonus with respect to any completed fiscal year, (vi) accrued but unused PTO, (vii) his vested employee benefits and (viii) continued COBRA benefits for 24 months following the date of termination. Mr. Pizzey would not be entitled to any unearned salary, bonus or other benefits if we were to terminate his employment for cause or if Mr. Pizzey were to terminate his employment voluntarily without good reason. Mr. Pizzey also agreed to non-competition, confidentiality and non-solicitation covenants.
Ms. Schultes
On November 20, 2024, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Kristin Schultes to serve as Chief Financial Officer (the “Schultes Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which she will be entitled to (i) an annual base salary of $450,000, (ii) an annual cash incentive opportunity equal to 100% of her annual base salary, (iii) an annual long-term equity incentive award having a grant date value of not less than $900,000 and (iv) participate in our employee benefits plans. In addition, subject to her continued employment through the payment date, Ms. Schultes is entitled to (i) a relocation allowance equal to $275,000 which is payable in a lump sum, less applicable taxes, on or around January 2, 2025 and (ii) reimbursements or coverage of reasonable temporary housing and air travel expenses through August 1, 2025.
In addition, if we terminate Ms. Schultes’ employment without cause or if Ms. Schultes terminates her employment for good reason, Ms. Schultes would be entitled to receive (i) her base salary for one year from the date of termination, (ii) an amount equal to one times her target annual bonus, payable in equal installments over a 12-month period, (iii) her pro-rata annual bonus for the year in which the termination occurs, (iv) any earned and accrued but unpaid base salary up to the date of termination, (v) any unpaid annual bonus with respect to any completed fiscal year, (vi) accrued but unused PTO, (vii) her vested employee benefits and (viii) continued COBRA benefits for 12 months following the date of termination. Ms. Schultes would not be entitled to any unearned salary, bonus or other benefits if we were to terminate her employment for cause or if Ms. Schultes were to terminate her employment voluntarily without good reason. Ms. Schultes also agreed to non-competition, confidentiality and non-solicitation covenants.
Ms. St. John
We do not have an employment agreement with Ms. St. John, however, pursuant to the terms of her offer letter dated February 10, 2023, Ms. St. John is entitled to (i) an annual base salary of $275,000 (which was increased for 2024 based on an annual performance review), (ii) an annual cash incentive with a target opportunity equal to 40% of her annual base salary and (iii) participate in our employee benefits plans.
Ms. Sutherland
We do not have an employment agreement with Ms. Sutherland, however, pursuant to the terms of her offer letter, Ms. Sutherland is entitled to (i) an annual base salary of US $235,466 (which was increased for 2024 based on an annual performance review), (ii) an annual cash incentive with a target opportunity equal to 40% of her annual base salary and (iii) participate in our employee benefits plans.
Mr. Grigsby Separation Agreement
On November 18, 2024, we entered into a General Release of Claims and Separation Agreement with Mr. Michael Grigsby (the “Grigsby Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the Grigsby Separation Agreement, if Mr. Grigsby faithfully carries out his duties as CFO through December 31, 2024 (or such earlier date if requested by us in our discretion), including aiding in an orderly transition of his duties to Ms. Schultes, and timely executes and does not revoke a supplemental release, he will be entitled to (i) $450,000, payable in a lump sum no later than January 31, 2025 and (ii) $20,000 to offset Mr. Grigsby’s COBRA premiums, payable within fourteen (14) days of Mr. Grigsby’s execution of the supplemental release. In exchange for the consideration provided by the Grigsby Separation Agreement, Mr. Grigsby agreed to non-competition, confidentiality and non-solicitation covenants for a period of twelve (12) months following the separation date.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal 2024 Year End
The following table provides information concerning unvested restricted stock units and performance stock units held by each of our named executive officers as of December 31, 2024.
| Stock Awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Grant Date | Number of Shares orUnits of Stock That HaveNot Vested(#)(1) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: # of Unearned Shares Not Vested(#)(3) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Value Unearned Shares Not Vested($)(2) |
| Talman Pizzey | 07/30/2024 | 110,000 | 1,402,500 | ||
| 07/30/2024 | 110,000 | 1,402,500 | |||
| Lourinda St. John | 07/30/2024 | 30,000 | 382,500 | ||
| 07/30/2024 | 30,000 | 382,500 | |||
| Fiona Sutherland | 07/30/2024 | 30,000 | 382,500 | ||
| 07/30/2024 | 30,000 | 382,500 | |||
| Michael Grigsby | 07/30/2024 | — | — | ||
| 07/30/2024 | — | — | |||
(1)The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
(2)These amounts are calculated by multiplying the closing price of the underlying shares of common stock on December 31, 2024, or $12.75 per share, by the number of units. The actual value realized could be different based upon the stock price at the time of settlement.
(3)Subject to the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of our common stock reaching a specified price over a ten (10) consecutive trading day period at any time during the period commencing on the date on which the common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and ending on July 30, 2029 (the “VWAP Achievement Period”), these performance based restricted stock units shall vest on the later of (x) July 30, 2025 and the calendar day following the last day of the VWAP Achievement Period.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None of our current committee members is or has been an officer or employee of Acuren. During 2024, none of our executive officers served as a director of another entity, one of whose executive officers served on the Compensation Committee, and none of our executive officers served as a member of the compensation committee of another entity, whose executive officers served as a member of our Board.
Director Compensation
2024 Compensation
From January 2024 until July 2024, we paid our non-founder directors an annual fee of $75,000 and our then-chairman, Rory Cullinan, an annual fee of $100,000.
In July 2024, we adopted the following non-employee director compensation policy:
Annual Retainer. Each non-employee director is entitled to an annual cash fee of $50,000. Our lead independent director is entitled to an additional $20,000 annual cash fee.
Committee Fees. Members of any of our Committees are entitled to an additional annual cash fee of $2,500. Each of the chairs of our Committees is entitled to an additional $7,500 annual cash fee.
Annual Equity Award. Each non-employee director will be granted annually a number of restricted stock units equal to $100,000 at the date of issue. The restricted stock units will vest and settle into shares of common stock on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant.
Non-employee directors with more than one year of service are expected to directly own at least 1,000 shares of our Common Stock. In addition, all of our directors are entitled to be reimbursed by the Company for reasonable expenses incurred by them in the course of their directors’ duties relating to the Company.
Messrs. Cullinan, Hochfelder, and Lillie and Ms. Bush and Ms. Hepding were paid compensation for their respective services on our Board of Directors. Sir Martin and Mr. Franklin did not receive any additional compensation for services as a director. In addition, Mr. Pizzey, who serves as our Chief Executive Officer, is not entitled to receive any additional compensation for his services as a director. Mr. Pizzey served on the board of directors of ASP Acuren but did not receive compensation for his service as a director.
2024 Director Compensation Table
The table below sets forth the non-employee director compensation for the year ended December 31, 2024.
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)(2) | Stock Awards ($)(3)(4) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Martin E. Franklin(1) | — | — | — |
| Robert A.E. Franklin(1) | — | — | — |
| Antoinette C. Bush(5) | 24,219 | 100,000 | 124,219 |
| Rory Cullinan(6) | 32,643 | 100,000 | 132,643 |
| Elizabeth Meloy Hepding(7) | 23,166 | 100,000 | 123,166 |
| Peter A. Hochfelder(8) | 25,272 | 100,000 | 125,272 |
| James E. Lillie(9) | 25,272 | 100,000 | 125,272 |
(1) Sir Martin and Mr. Franklin did not receive a fee in connection with their service as non-executive directors.
(2) For Messrs. Hochfelder and Lillie and Mses. Bush and Hepding amounts reflect a prorated annual retainer for services as a non-executive director from July 30, 2024, the date of the consummation of the Acuren Acquisition, through December 31, 2024.
(3) Represents the aggregate grant date fair values of restricted stock units granted during 2024, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For a discussion of valuation assumptions used in calculating the amounts in 2024, see “Note 17. Share-Based Compensation” of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) The following table sets forth the aggregate number of restricted stock units outstanding, as of December 31, 2024, for each of our independent directors.
| Name | Restricted Stock Units |
|---|---|
| Antoinette C. Bush | 10,000 |
| Rory Cullinan | 10,000 |
| Elizabeth Meloy Hepding | 10,000 |
| Peter A. Hochfelder | 10,000 |
| James E. Lillie | 10,000 |
(5) Includes prorated additional cash fee for service as a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
(6) Includes prorated additional cash fee for service as chair of the Audit Committee.
(7) Includes prorated additional cash fee for service as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
(8) Includes prorated additional cash fee for service as chair of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee.
(9) Includes prorated additional cash fee for service as chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee.
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